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Artificial Flowers?
LuxuriousGoldDecor405, 20 January, 2017 at 09:31

Hello Does anyone have any experience in using artificial flowers for the wedding or just buying buncheds from a wholesaler and making them yourself? I am looking at options for our flowers and saw a...

Bharat, wednesday 10-Nov-21 5 1,973
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Adding diamantes/sequins to a wedding dress?
these_days, 11 May, 2013 at 23:54

I was wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to add a bit of bling in the form of sequins or diamantes to an otherwise plain wedding dress? Obviously not something I'd want to have a DIY go at...

Linda, friday 5-Nov-21 12 5,250
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Experience with semi naked cakes
Sarah, 1 November, 2021 at 16:45

Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone that is married / been married before and had a semi naked cake or anyone that had information from their cake consultations has any experience of what to ask...

Sarah, monday 1-Nov-21 55
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First Dance Song Appropriateness?!
AVH1403, 25 May, 2013 at 22:32

I'm hoping you might all be able to help me out with this one as I feel that I don't want to tell friends what our first dance song is going to be so it's a surprise on the day, so I've not really...

Michelle, tuesday 26-Oct-21 25 6,313
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The Wedding Ring Studio @ Bluewater, Kent
mrsdagg2b, 5 December, 2011 at 22:53

Hi peeps! Just wondered if anyone has had any experience with this company? I didn't even know they were there (to be fair, I only go to Bluewater once a year!) but I went and had a little...

Expensiveivorydecor4, friday 22-Oct-21 4 2,881
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Making own invitations
Sarah, 14 October, 2021 at 15:53

Has anyone made their own invitations... like actually made them? I'm talking good old word or clip art and some scissors and glue . I have made a mock up invitation using wardrobe type ivory cards...

Sarah, wednesday 20-Oct-21 11 268
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Bride doing a speech?
Sarah, 7 October, 2021 at 14:33

I was looking at writing our own vows for the ceremony & have written what I feel is exactly what I want to say and it's perfect.... only problem is it's 88 words and the enhanced civil ceremony...

Charlotte, thursday 14-Oct-21 2 141
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i ordered a wedding dress
Jenny, 6 July, 2021 at 10:31

This is my wedding dress. It's great and I'm happy to wear it. I bought it on Etsy and I just need to provide measurements. they sewed to fit my body. I was a bit nervous at first but when I received...

PeterVance, thursday 14-Oct-21 16 1,010
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Evening Buffet Food
Apey, 25 January, 2015 at 16:07

Hi everyone We are meeting with our caterer in February to discuss menu planning (very exciting!) I'm looking for inspiration for evening buffet food! At the moment we are set on having a cheese board...

Melanie, wednesday 6-Oct-21 9 2,194
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Flat shoes?
MrsPtoB, 25 June, 2017 at 11:53

Is anyone wearing flat shoes? I need some suggestions. People keep telling me that I must wear heels but I rarely wear heels and our wedding ceremony is at a castle with around 300 steps to go up and...

CraigSpence, tuesday 5-Oct-21 5 1,228
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Adding maiden name to middle name
Kerrypug, 10 June, 2015 at 13:12

I'm struggling with the idea of totally getting rid of my maiden name when I get married in just less than 2 months. I've considered moving it to my middle name, so I was just wondering if anyone has...

Marcus, saturday 2-Oct-21 24 13,188
beccak
Nail polish - normal or Shellac? Any advice/experiences?
beccak, 8 August, 2014 at 12:25

I don't wear nail polish very often but want to have a french manicure for the wedding. I've read about Shellac and it sounds pretty good in that it should last longer and not chip. It doesn't seem...

MrsW, wednesday 29-Sep-21 22 5,431 1
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Photographer recommendation
Suzanne, 23 September, 2021 at 14:38

I've fallen in love with a photographer's style but unfortunately, she's fully booked and I would love to find someone else similar. I love the warmth of the photos so it's that element, in...

PhotographybyBillHad, thursday 23-Sep-21 1 123
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What does 'no corkage allowed' mean?
HappyPinkConfetti118, 26 May, 2014 at 12:45

Hi can anyone help? Looking online at a potential venue and it says 'no corkage allowed at the hotel' does this mean we aren't allowed to bring our own wine or does it mean we can and they won't...

DashikiCrowd, thursday 23-Sep-21 4 3,950
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Invites
Sarah, 22 September, 2021 at 15:09

Forgive me, I have only been to one wedding and that was my sisters so don't think I was sent an official invite.... On the individual invitations does each one have to be addressed to the person(s)...

Charlotte, wednesday 22-Sep-21 1 141
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Top Table Seating Plan
Sarah, 20 September, 2021 at 11:45

Hey everyone, I am creating the seating plan, I am having simply ivory cards with the names listed down and placing inside a multi photo style frame. Just wondering what order the names would be...

Charlotte, monday 20-Sep-21 124
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Invites
Sarah, 15 September, 2021 at 16:49

Hey everyone! Can anyone advise how to word the invitation where you are inviting someone who doesn't have a partner but you are giving them a plus one? We would obviously need to know if they are...

Marie, friday 17-Sep-21 3 174
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Cheap favour boxes?
, 8 January, 2012 at 21:13

Hi, does anyone know where I can get these cheap? I've looked on ebay but they still seems quite pricey! They need to fit a small box of smarties! Thanks Laura

TCB, friday 10-Sep-21 14 4,853
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Lego fans
Sarah, 9 September, 2021 at 14:18

Not sure if anyone else is a fan of Lego but my partner and I both have a passion for lego building and regularly buy each other sets throughout the year and I have been wanting to incorporate this...

Michelle, friday 10-Sep-21 2 100
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Has anyone had a morning ceremony with evening reception?
happycamper, 20 January, 2011 at 20:53

And if so what did you do with your afternoon?!! I have a few ideas of my own.... no not that!.... but wanted to see if anyone else has planned their day this way?

Angelique, wednesday 8-Sep-21 24 9,003
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cheap gucci bags online,wholesale gucci shoes,
weichen08506, 16 September, 2011 at 09:07

http://www.chinaclothing4sale.com http://www.onsalegucci.com http://www.jordanschinashop.com/ Sensible Totes provide ample place with regard to groceries, papers, bodily physical exercise products as...

Leo, monday 30-Aug-21 34
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Timing of make up & hair trial
Sarah, 20 August, 2021 at 15:52

Hey everyone I am bored at work so working on my wedding timeline spreadsheet! I'm trying to be super organized and keep a timeline of what I need to have done and by when in the hopes of making the...

Elena, wednesday 25-Aug-21 3 223
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Changing your name by Deed Poll
MrsB-to-be, 9 April, 2013 at 23:01

After some advice... I'm getting married in 6 weeks and I intend to double barrel my surname, rather than take my H2B's surname on it's own. To do this I know I have to change my name by deed poll,...

Marcus, sunday 22-Aug-21 12 1,340
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Order of Service
Sarah, 17 August, 2021 at 09:34

Is it a thing for each guest to have their own order of service card on their seat or more standard to have a sign somewhere? I thought I would like to make my own order of service cards and attach an...

Sarah, friday 20-Aug-21 5 237
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Emerald Cut Engagement Rings
Moonbeam88, 9 September, 2015 at 20:03

Long story but after an issue with the diamond falling out of my ring I am having to have a new one. I want to get it from the original jewelers that my OH picked my original ring from and there are...

Danielle, thursday 19-Aug-21 6 1,640
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Show me your sparkle!!
Bektoria, 23 April, 2015 at 11:10

Ladies! Can you please post pictures of your ER, Carat, specs, finger size and where you acquired it from? I'm looking for inspiration, its a toss up between an emerald cut and a round brilliant cut....

Danielle, thursday 19-Aug-21 38 9,976
MrsMac2be
Feeling old and ugly following make-up trial :( *Now updated with Flashes*
MrsMac2be, 18 July, 2014 at 22:01

I had my 1st make-up trial yesterday and I looked like a sodding clown, with gold and black eyeshadow, eyeliner on my waterline which made my eyes look small and "piggy" together with bright orange...

BABA, thursday 5-Aug-21 28 3,925
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Asking for contributions towards honeymoon
vivalasvegas, 15 April, 2012 at 08:30

Hi everyone, my H2B and I would like to ask people to contribute towards our honeymoon, rather than buy us gifts, as a) we have lived together for years and have everything we need, and b) live...

Chloe, thursday 5-Aug-21 28 34,404
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Honeymoon fund instead of gift list - rude?
thedawnbringer, 29 January, 2014 at 17:50

Hi, I'm thinking of setting up a list on justthething. One of the pre-made things on there is a honeymoon fund where people can buy vouchers from £10 - £250 and it goes towards your honeymoon. I'd add...

Chloe, thursday 5-Aug-21 212 17,332 1
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Dry hire venue with late late licence for German/English Wedding
ExpensiveYellowBridesmaid57720, 3 October, 2019 at 11:25

Hi all, we are currently looking for a dry-hire / very flexible wedding location that allows us to host 120-130 guests. We would love a big country house that also has rooms to sleep. In Germany...

Nathalie, tuesday 3-Aug-21 1 285
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Registrars have finally come back to me!!!!! :-) :-) :-)
Sarah, 29 July, 2021 at 15:00

So happy right now!!! After 7 anxious weeks the registrars have finally called me and confirmed my ceremony time. Even though I put my request in at 4.30am two years to the day I didn't get / couldn't...

Sarah, monday 2-Aug-21 6 173
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Timings
Sarah, 29 July, 2021 at 16:42

How long is recommended to leave between my hair and makeup being finished and the car arriving? Is it ok to have an hour and a half where I can chill and have some final photos before the bridesmaid...

PhotographybyBillHad, friday 30-Jul-21 2 133

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