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Change of heart about my bridesmaid - but its too late . . .
, 26 February, 2009 at 09:33

I used to think one of my bridesmaids was my best friend. Before she moved abroad 18months ago she practically lived at my house and we had so much fun. I asked her to be my bridesmaid, but over the...

Athena7, thursday 26-Feb-09 19 4,658
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Pick N Mix
hanhan, 4 February, 2009 at 14:57

Hey We're thinking of having a pick n mix at our wedding as part of the evening buffet and am looking for inspiration. Does anyone have any snaps of theirs that they wouldn't mind sharing? Also would...

AutumnRose, thursday 26-Feb-09 8 3,697
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Constantina by Enzoani - latest collection - HELP where do I find them?
Athena7, 26 February, 2009 at 11:33

Hi girls, Please help me...I fell in love with the latest collection of dresses from Constantina by Enzoani (Benjamin Roberts family) but I cannot find them anywhere!! Can you recommend any shops in...

tahdah, thursday 26-Feb-09 3 1,623
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HELP please: roman catholic readings and hymns. What did/are you having?
weedancer, 26 February, 2009 at 13:49

We're meeting the priest tonight to discuss our service- we're not having a full mass as h2b is not catholic, so just the 30minute marriage ceremony. Can you give me some inspiration for hymns and...

weedancer, thursday 26-Feb-09 1 805
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this is the one for me x x x the dress x x x
louisep, 23 February, 2009 at 20:26

Hi girls, dont know how to import pics so i will have a go, if it dont work then it is here

Gillsy, wednesday 25-Feb-09 4 1,288
Weather Girl
Invitation wording re gift list
Weather Girl, 24 February, 2009 at 12:08

We're not having a gift list and I'm stuck for ideas as to how to word this when we send out the invitations. I've come across things like "your presence is present enough" , etc but I'd like to come...

Stazzle, tuesday 24-Feb-09 7 5,955
CountDuckula
Has anyone ordered this flower girl dress from Littlewoods?
CountDuckula, 24 February, 2009 at 13:03

Bit of a long shot.... Is it white? Or ivory? The description very helpfully says both ? http://www.littlewoods.com/rf/p.do?categoryId=8309423&spreadId=8304323&linkId=8325892

CountDuckula, tuesday 24-Feb-09 1 1,050
sara252
Got a cold and feeling sorry for myself...
sara252, 23 February, 2009 at 15:07

...mainly because our wedding is on Saturday! Can't believe its come round so quickly, but also can't believe I've managed the whole winter with barely a sniffle and now I have a full blown cold -...

sara252, monday 23-Feb-09 7 547
leni
Transport from Church to Venue
leni, 23 February, 2009 at 12:17

MIL2B wants us to provide transport for guests from the church to the reception venue (18 miles). I don't want to do this because of the organising it would need and think people would assume they get...

ebee, monday 23-Feb-09 8 1,907
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Do I need an order of service for a civil ceremony?
claireac, 23 February, 2009 at 15:08

As the title really - I can't remember the last civil marriage I actually went to, so I'm just not sure! Thanks x

BlurpImpala, monday 23-Feb-09 8 5,750
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Scratch cards as favours
lavender-to-be, 22 February, 2009 at 14:13

I'm planning to give scratch cards as favours for the male guests. Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a scratchcard in aid of charity, rather than just the normal lottery ones?

tahdah, sunday 22-Feb-09 1 706
kelly29
Crafty types - card weight?
kelly29, 20 February, 2009 at 23:10

I need to be sorting out some ivory card for my table numbers / menus and my seating plan display. In case I need to order it online, what weight (i.e. gsm) should I be looking for? I'm going to have...

crafty em, saturday 21-Feb-09 8 1,267
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aberdeen brides any Recommendations
Daisy hib, 19 February, 2009 at 11:29

We have the venue and the church but looking for bands, photographer, flowers, cakes and everything else lol nicky on a post roll this morning

cheska, thursday 19-Feb-09 5 1,326
lauralil
how much for mini wedding cakes? recs?
lauralil, 18 February, 2009 at 18:31

As the post said! anyone having them?? L xx

BespokeTailor, thursday 19-Feb-09 9 4,908
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Wedding Cake stand
BrideHannahB, 17 February, 2009 at 17:39

Hi All! My mum is making my wedding cake and our venue doesn't supply a cake stand, does anyone know where we can get one that isn't too expensive but that holds 2/3 tiers? I have looked online but...

Debbie Bone Cakes -, thursday 19-Feb-09 7 2,556
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PALE SKINNED BRIDES
wendy26, 19 February, 2009 at 12:37

I am very pale skinned and was looking for something that will make my skin look a bit "brighter" on my big day, I dont want to wear an instant tan that will ruin my day and I am also allergic to any...

Melancholie, thursday 19-Feb-09 10 1,970
Mrs S*
How long before your wedding did you buy your dress?
Mrs S*, 19 February, 2009 at 14:57

As subject really! My parents seem to have the idea that about 6 months is about right. I was thinking a year minimum! Opinions please! x

tory82, thursday 19-Feb-09 14 5,915
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ideas for ancient greek theme wedding
Daisy hib, 19 February, 2009 at 11:25

All ideas welcome. We know what we doing for the table centres we having statues out of plaster of paris on mirror with tea lights and rose petals. But what else could we do? nicky

Daisy hib, thursday 19-Feb-09 9 7,390
The Sock Chicken
How many for a buffet?
The Sock Chicken, 18 February, 2009 at 23:17

We will have about 60 people for the day and an extra 60 for the evening. WE originally thought to do buffet for 80, but the venue say 100 or 110, because its better to have too much rather than not...

sdaisy22, thursday 19-Feb-09 17 3,806
shoegal01
wedding at 2pm - what a bummer!
shoegal01, 18 February, 2009 at 14:20

Our registrar can only do the wedding at either 2 or 4pm - we wanted 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway have gone for 2pm as think 4pm is too late and leaves far to much time sitting around waiting and ill be...

Debntez, wednesday 18-Feb-09 28 4,811
zoej1983
HELP!!! What gift can I get my flower girl / daughter?
zoej1983, 17 February, 2009 at 13:47

I have a problem, my daughter is 5, I have no idea what to get her for a gift. I thought a necklace or braclet but then she cant wear it at school. Thought maybe something nice for room but she is a...

babyw, tuesday 17-Feb-09 13 1,690
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Flower HIB's and anyone else who can help, Make my own bouquets?
irrelephant, 16 February, 2009 at 12:32

I was talking to my mum the other day and suggested silks to her might be cheaper and would also mean i could keep them. Mum said she wasn't keen and so we discussed maybe having a go at trying our...

overtherainbow, tuesday 17-Feb-09 11 6,040
leni
Would you ask a bridal shop to price match?
leni, 17 February, 2009 at 09:25

I think I've found the dress and emailed lots of other bridal shops to ask the price of the dress. One about 30 miles away came back £125 cheaper. Now I don't mind going this 30 miles but would you be...

bluewater, tuesday 17-Feb-09 4 950
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London Double Decker Bus hire in Manchester
ingataylor, 16 February, 2009 at 10:22

Hi everyone, does anyone know of a London double decker bus hire company serving the Manchester / Cheshire Region, I've tried to google it but it mainly comes up with firms who only deal with London...

henheaven.com, tuesday 17-Feb-09 3 14,540
MsT to MrsB
recessional music ???
MsT to MrsB, 16 February, 2009 at 13:39

Hi wondered if anyone could help us out h2b and i are in 'discussions' regarding the music we walk out of the church too he wants something upbeat and funky originally we were going for nessun dorma...

Spring, monday 16-Feb-09 5 1,325
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Need some cheap Martini Asti Spumante - any ideas where is the cheapest?
MrsK, 15 February, 2009 at 21:41

As above, looking for about 60 bottles ideally. Needs to be Martini Asti, not others as tried most and didn't like them. Thanks. ps. cheapest so far is Asda online @ £5 per bottle. Thanks ladies. ...

MrsK, sunday 15-Feb-09 1,076
jen52637
My ring finger is bruised!
jen52637, 15 February, 2009 at 17:44

After two days of trying on about 50 wedding rings, my ringer is really sore and bruised. My engagement ring isn't tight but it catches on the knuckle and I have to twist it to get it off, so after...

missdeedee, sunday 15-Feb-09 7 3,006
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videographer in Kent
mrs k 2 b, 5 February, 2009 at 14:53

Hey fellow hitchers ? am just wondering if anyone can recommend a videographer in south kent? i have found 2 on the net but they were extorsionate = im sure i spelt that wong - whoops

Mintyslippers, sunday 15-Feb-09 4 819
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FAO: Tinkerbelle
, 15 February, 2009 at 19:17

I got your email but my email is still gubbed, Im gonna email you in a wee while from pauls email just need to wait on him coming in to get his password.xx

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Table confetti - how much?
the future mrs h, 12 February, 2009 at 12:22

How many of those little (14g) bags of table confetti do you think you need for one round table of 10 people? Thanks!

the future mrs h, saturday 14-Feb-09 7 15,077
tory82
Videographer Recommendations for Dartford/Swanley/Bromley Area
tory82, 27 January, 2009 at 16:15

Hiya, I am just looking into getting a videographer (have i even spelt that right???!!!). I live in Dartford but Church for wedding is in Swanley & reception in Bromley. Does anyone have any...

Stazzle, thursday 12-Feb-09 7 2,629
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How to politely say no children invited??
MrsHilson2B, 11 February, 2009 at 13:00

Help! We are only having 5 children at our wedding, one of which is my flower girl, 3 are my 2nd cousins who I was pretty much big sister to when they were growing up (now aged between (8 and 13), and...

MrsHilson2B, thursday 12-Feb-09 10 15,056

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