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Brown Suits Hire.
chiefbm1805, 9 July, 2009 at 13:37

Hi I’m looking for brown wedding suits, have seen the Prince Edward ones in Debenhams but am looking for ones with a smaller jacket, I was just wondering if you could recommended some companies to...

BespokeTailor, thursday 9-Jul-09 2 3,164
MrsMcB2B
What name do you sign the register with?
MrsMcB2B, 9 July, 2009 at 12:02

Do you sign with your new married name (if you're taking his name) or your maiden name?

MrsMcB2B, thursday 9-Jul-09 3 8,635
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Update from our wedding in May with pictures(hopefully).
MRS BREWER 2B, 7 July, 2009 at 19:17

Hiya everyone just thought i would update you and tell you all about our wedding at the end of May. (hopefully some of you will remember both myself and my husband). I firstly will appologise for...

MRS BREWER 2B, wednesday 8-Jul-09 8 1,524
*Little_Jen*
Throwing confetti how much do I need?
*Little_Jen*, 6 July, 2009 at 10:08

Ok Throwing Confetti Question I am going to get these from the Hitched shop: https://www.hitched.co.uk/wedstore/confetti-cones-x-10-ivory-15938-0.html and fill them with these:...

*Little_Jen*, tuesday 7-Jul-09 10 8,870
hay
I've been married 2 years today!
hay, 7 July, 2009 at 08:53

And would do it all again in a heartbeat. Here's to all the 07.07.07 brides (of which there were hundreds! ?) ?

hay, tuesday 7-Jul-09 4 484
PennyFarthing
Poll - Pimm's vs Champagne
PennyFarthing, 2 July, 2009 at 13:52

For welcome reception drinks that is.... Would you prefer Pimm's or Champagne - I just can't decide and am erring on the side of Pimm's as Sainsbury's has the litre bottles on sale for £10 at the mo...

Melancholie, thursday 2-Jul-09 27 4,440
TMELLON
help! let down by hair and make-up artist
TMELLON, 27 May, 2009 at 18:52

Can anyone help - provisonally booked my hair and makeup artist a year in advance - but now they are not replying to emails or calls - I have six months to go to the big day and this part of the...

Kelly Hollands Make-, thursday 2-Jul-09 9 1,760
justengaged
Save the date template - photo booth style
justengaged, 4 June, 2008 at 12:01

Hi all, I have seen some save the dates somewhere which look like a photo booth template with pictures of you on saying save the date and your wedding date, where I can not remember. Does anyone know...

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, tuesday 30-Jun-09 3 4,568
cat26
N&P for Alex Beckett Wedding Photography - based in Cambridge
cat26, 29 June, 2009 at 10:04

Hi Gals Just wanted to put a huge recommendation up for Alex Beckett who did our photography for our wedding, reasonably priced, great eye for a good shot. Take a look here:...

chocoholic_claire, monday 29-Jun-09 3 641
teeheeyoucrazyguys!
Do Tigers come out in the Rain?
teeheeyoucrazyguys!, 28 June, 2009 at 08:32

ITS MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!! but most of you know that already and have wished me Happy so thank you for those messages. Weathers not looking great at the moment but I wanted to go to Blairdrummond...

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, sunday 28-Jun-09 1 278
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Molton Brown Favours for £2
dd2b, 27 June, 2009 at 10:55

Hiya, the John Lewis sale is on and they have Molton Brown mini packs of 10 for £20 on sale at the moment. MOLTON BROWN MINIS

dd2b, saturday 27-Jun-09 1,475
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Short hairstyles for brides
beccaboots, 25 June, 2009 at 14:15

Hi can anyone out there offer any advice for styles for short hair. I have an inverted bob with a blunt fringe and am struggling to find styles. Does anyone out there have short hair who has already...

busybee29, thursday 25-Jun-09 5 6,078
busybee29
Midnight blue/navy and gold wedding colours??!!
busybee29, 24 June, 2009 at 20:58

Hi Is anyone having these similar colours? Our venue has burgundy carpets and chairs so we originally thought about having that as our colour theme but ive never been that sold on it. I have been...

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, thursday 25-Jun-09 4 8,295
KateP
HELP! Florist appointment in an hour and have no ideas!!!!
KateP, 23 June, 2009 at 13:53

Hi hope you can help as I have trawled the internet for ideas but am getting nothing, I wanted to take some picture ideas with me to show her the sort of thing I am looking for but have realised I...

Weather Girl, tuesday 23-Jun-09 4 646
summer_sparkles
What are you doing to keep the kids entertained at your wedding?
summer_sparkles, 13 May, 2009 at 12:32

We've got potentially seven kids and a baby coming, I'm just waiting on RSVPs. I do worry about them being nosy in the ceremony or speeches but I also want them to have a good time. I spotted these:...

moomin8804, monday 22-Jun-09 16 10,227
rockclimbingtigger
Final Dress Fitting - 6-8 weeks before wedding?
rockclimbingtigger, 19 June, 2009 at 11:45

Hi all ? Well I got the call yesterday to say my wedding dress has arrived! Woop! ? The shop phoned my mum to let her know and said I'd need to schedule my final dress fitting 6/8 weeks before my...

laraluv42, monday 22-Jun-09 8 4,780
Lynseys Designs
Changing name on driving license
Lynseys Designs, 20 June, 2009 at 19:35

Am I correct that in order to do this I need to send my original marriage certificate along with all parts of my driving license to the dvla in the post along with a D1 form? I just don't feel...

Lynseys Designs, sunday 21-Jun-09 3 646
FIONATS73
What to write on Top Table Cards?
FIONATS73, 18 June, 2009 at 13:48

We have printed nearly all our place cards last night. But are stuck what to put for top table, there is me and h2b, both our parents. He wants brides mum grooms mum I am like no. Names it should be?...

FIONATS73, thursday 18-Jun-09 6 1,563
twf
I have wedding envy
twf, 17 June, 2009 at 22:41

Sat here flicking through the latest Perfect Wedding and in the real life section they have a wedding on a yacht, it just sounds so romantic. Bit late to change now though hey!

twf, wednesday 17-Jun-09 3 333
bluewater
does your wedding clash with any other big event?
bluewater, 17 June, 2009 at 11:35

I've just found out that my h2b's beloved celtic have selfishly decided to schedule a friendly match on the date of our wedding. it's not that big a deal at all though - i expect the match will be at...

Debntez, wednesday 17-Jun-09 40 3,710
vikki-04/07/09
how to fasten order of service together
vikki-04/07/09, 16 June, 2009 at 23:06

Hi all i have made a card outer and paper inner for my order of service and need a way to bind them together. Tried ribbon but i carnt get the ribbon to sit stright so does anyone have any suggestions...

Snow Patroller, tuesday 16-Jun-09 1 2,057
DianeB
Divorce update
DianeB, 14 June, 2009 at 22:06

I posted a few wekks ago about H2B's divorce not being finalised. He had a minute of agreement about finances and custody but didn't realise he had to then apply for a decree Nici. So it came as a...

DianeB, tuesday 16-Jun-09 13 944
summer_sparkles
Present for H2B on morning of wedding....UPDATE
summer_sparkles, 16 June, 2009 at 16:42

....I'm struggling! I'm thinking of making him up a pack of things and so far I have "Don'ts for husbands", a signed card from Paddy Hopkirk, and framed poem I've written him (the one I wanted to use...

summer_sparkles, tuesday 16-Jun-09 7 501
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WEDDING VENUES IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE
bridetobehaha, 4 June, 2009 at 13:44

Hi, does anyone know of any or can recommend any good wedding venues around Gloucester / Cheltenham / , we would like a civil ceremony and the meal at the same place, or a church wedding and a lovely...

bridetobehaha, monday 15-Jun-09 20 5,610
emmyroo22
If anyone knows of any lawful impediment....
emmyroo22, 14 June, 2009 at 13:10

Random bored sunday wondering.... Obviously in films and saops people interupt all the time with their undying love for the bride/groom, just wondered if this has actually happened in real life??...

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, sunday 14-Jun-09 8 9,794
emmyroo22
Wedding umbrellas/ parasol
emmyroo22, 13 June, 2009 at 19:00

I know it might be a bit cheesy, but i wonder if anyone knows where i can get a 'thank you' parasol type thing so we can do a shot like below to send to our guests after the wedding??? There are loads...

ooh la la, saturday 13-Jun-09 8 2,921
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Budget Kent Photographer Needed ...
misskavla, 12 June, 2009 at 21:21

Hi, Can anyone share some prices for Photographers based in Kent. I am getting married at Rowhill Grange, in Wilmington, Kent. I've received a few quotes, and mainly for the whole day but they are too...

ooh la la, saturday 13-Jun-09 5 3,942
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Ellis Bridal Gowns, anyone? ...
misskavla, 12 June, 2009 at 21:19

Hi, Has anyone one brought their dress from Ellis Bridals? I'm interested in 11103 but am on a tight budget and think it might be out of my price grange ... does anyone have any idea how much their...

HillierB2B, saturday 13-Jun-09 8 4,500
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Small but special venues for wedding/reception in/around Surrey
KookyK, 10 June, 2009 at 13:58

Hi! This is my 1st post here so hello to you all! I've looked in the venues section on here, and have contacted a few venues but as I am having such a small wedding not all places are suitable. Have...

KookyK, thursday 11-Jun-09 5 8,294
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Is Teal a good idea.......?
Mushy, 8 June, 2009 at 21:44

We're going dress shopping for my bridesmaid's dress on saturday but I wanted to ask you girls first about colours. We are getting at the end of November, so we're into late autumn/winter colours...

Monkeybear959, thursday 11-Jun-09 13 18,709
Stupidgirl45
6 weeks to go - have i forgotten anything
Stupidgirl45, 10 June, 2009 at 13:33

6 weeks to go. can you believe it. Anyway here is my list of stuff i've done, timings and stuff to do. Can you let me know (gently please, head is exploding here) if you think I've forgotten anything...

claireac, wednesday 10-Jun-09 13 9,922
HillierB2B
Cakes - How many ppl do you cater for?
HillierB2B, 10 June, 2009 at 12:06

Hi Ladies, Wondering if you can help. How many ppl do you cater for in regards to your wedding cake? We have 50ppl during the day & a possible 100ppl for the evening reception. We are unsure of...

HillierB2B, wednesday 10-Jun-09 2 885

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