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Public Liability Insurance
loxtonm, 11 February, 2009 at 21:46

Have a problem any ideas to solve it would be so greatfull. I have found the perfect photographer, I love his work, he is great value for money but he hasn't got public liability insurance. The venue...

Tony Lewis HIB, thursday 12-Feb-09 3 1,399
The Sock Chicken
Things you secretly (or not so secretly) hate about weddings - Take 2
The Sock Chicken, 4 February, 2009 at 23:00

Ok, I know this has been done before.....and it was so much fun the first time around, plus we have lots of newbies since then.....so here we go............. (And remember its a bit of fun so dont be...

Mrs S*, sunday 8-Feb-09 99 8,082
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Wedding dresses with a train that doesn't hook up .....
kentishbride, 8 February, 2009 at 08:29

Did anyone find this a problem when it came to dancing at your evening reception? The dress i have fallen in love with has a train which isnt massive but i am just worried that it may get in the way....

Lynseys Designs, sunday 8-Feb-09 5 8,407
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Harpist....how much?
DizzyHeart, 4 February, 2009 at 17:58

Anyone know roughly how much it would cost to hire a harpist to play during the wedding breakfast? My Dad is getting married (!) in August, and would love to surprise him with a harpist......I realise...

Tony Lewis HIB, sunday 8-Feb-09 3 762
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How much does a suit cost for the groom?
Joss11-10-09, 6 February, 2009 at 15:32

Hello again!!! How much does a suit cost for the groom? And where do I go renting this? Thanks so much

busybee29, friday 6-Feb-09 2 2,787
chicken82
show me your tiara!! - updated - HIBS please.....
chicken82, 31 January, 2009 at 20:19

I would like to see what styles there are ......and maybe you could tell me the price too? Thanks for all your pics, and to those of who gave me links. I think they are all beautiful. Can anyone tell...

Lynseys Designs, thursday 5-Feb-09 21 4,291
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Ideas for a gift for a 5 year old page boy?
SAM83, 5 February, 2009 at 08:35

What would you suggest please? Cuflinks are a no go.

patients, thursday 5-Feb-09 6 3,954
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Writing to the Church!
Spandangley, 3 February, 2009 at 10:01

Hi everyone! I'm new here and already need help!! We have to write a letter to the Church basically asking them if we can get married there and I have no idea what to say really. It's not within our...

The Sock Chicken, wednesday 4-Feb-09 14 23,155
luvvie
Excellent Website for Quirky Weddings with...WEDDING PORN!! ;o)
luvvie, 4 February, 2009 at 14:07

I found this website.. It may have already been posted but I just thought I'd mention it in case it was of use to anyone.. Much love xx https://offbeatwed.com/

Little.Miss-Scatterb, wednesday 4-Feb-09 5 3,390
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Anyone married at Edinburgh Castle?
Lidders, 30 January, 2009 at 17:31

Hi, My h2b and I are looking into the possibility of a wedding at Edinburgh Castle. I wondered if anyone is going to be or has got married at the castle? Would love to get some more info on it apart...

tahdah, tuesday 3-Feb-09 3 13,255
Lynseys Designs
Sky lanterns
Lynseys Designs, 2 February, 2009 at 11:02

Hi, I think a few people have had these so I'm after some recommendations of where to buy them? Thanks Lx

Lynseys Designs, monday 2-Feb-09 8 1,061
Bridget Gump
Who wears button holes?
Bridget Gump, 1 February, 2009 at 14:06

As per the title, just trrying to work out how many I need. So far I have; Groom Best man Ushers My brothers H2B dad and step dad H2B mum and step mum My mum and dad Grandparents?

Jackiepatch, monday 2-Feb-09 11 43,036
diamondsragirlsbestfriend!
Top 10 Hymn List
diamondsragirlsbestfriend!, 2 February, 2009 at 07:58

My Mum just sent me an article out of the paper with the top 10 favourite hymns couples choose for their wedding. May be of interest to some of you getting married in church. 1. Amazing Grace 2. Make...

beckyakabetty, monday 2-Feb-09 1,289
sugar&spice2
Buffet ideas - evening and breakfast
sugar&spice2, 1 February, 2009 at 20:45

We are hiring a cottage for our wedding. We plan on serving a ploughmans lunch time buffet, for our 20 guests who are mainly family. We are going to have a buffet in the evening too but I am worried...

Finesse (HIB), monday 2-Feb-09 7 4,045
xxxsnowbunnyxxx
GGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Family Poltics again !
xxxsnowbunnyxxx, 2 February, 2009 at 11:03

I will give you some background first before I start woferling. OH's parent's are seperated and have been for 7 years they both have new partners, My mum is no longer with us and my dad has a partner...

Braw Wee Chanter, monday 2-Feb-09 9 1,028
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Can anyone recommend a good hairdresser in Varenna (lake Como) Italy?
Janemarie1, 4 November, 2008 at 13:55

I am getting married there in July 2009

leinlondon@hotmail.c, sunday 1-Feb-09 1 1,311
Weather Girl
Veil or tiara/headband or both?
Weather Girl, 1 February, 2009 at 09:37

Who is having a veil and who is having a tiara or who is having both? I'm interested to see what option everyone is going for. Originally I always wanted to go for a veil but having tried a couple on...

Lynseys Designs, sunday 1-Feb-09 9 1,013
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Disco and buffet caterer recommendations Bristol/North Somerset
, 31 January, 2009 at 09:21

Hello, I haven't posted on here for ages but thank you all for helping me with thoughts when I have been 'lurking'! We're having a very informal evening party for about 100 in April and I really need...

Pipa, sunday 1-Feb-09 5 862
kelly29
Lingerie Shop Recommendations in East Anglia
kelly29, 29 January, 2009 at 12:45

I'm at work at the mo so can't google "lingerie" in case i get some dodgy results! I lve in Ipswich, which aside from the bridal shops, has a choice of Debenhams or Debenhams, whose ivory lingerie...

Laura_Lee, thursday 29-Jan-09 9 1,272
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Debenhams Suit hire - Any experiences?
Royalty, 28 January, 2009 at 16:35

Hi all We think we are getting the suits from Debenhams but wanted to see if anyone on here had had any good or bad experiences they would like to share before we order? Thanks xx

Royalty, thursday 29-Jan-09 3 5,315
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Best Man suit - who pays?
the future mrs h, 28 January, 2009 at 15:29

Hi My H2B is BM for a friend's wedding and has just been told (a year after being asked to be BM) that he has to pay half (£50) towards his suit. The bride and groom implied that they're doing him a...

cat26, wednesday 28-Jan-09 27 36,596
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Quick Poll: Does the Hen contribute to her Hen Party?
Mrs Bloom, 28 January, 2009 at 09:15

What has been your experience of this? Just to clarify, we are talking about some kind of afternoon activity and then karoake and a meal in the evening...

boogiebelle, wednesday 28-Jan-09 23 3,816
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glasgow and surrounding area- anyone used stardusts make-up/hair company
weedancer, 27 January, 2009 at 12:38

Just wondering if anyone has used this company? http://www.stardusts.co.uk/index.html What was your experience?xxx

weedancer, tuesday 27-Jan-09 5 1,199
ellie1
marriage gift list.com
ellie1, 19 January, 2009 at 18:35

Hi all, I'm an OT-er so don't post over here but thought you could help. I'm going to a wedding soon and the list is with marriage gift list. I'm probably being very stupid, but I can't work it out!...

chicken82, tuesday 27-Jan-09 6 2,248
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My boudoir shoot report...& Cheska how was yours?!
Mrs Bloom, 25 January, 2009 at 15:02

I loved it! I really would recommend anyone to do it, it was such good fun! I stayed at my BM's house last night so H2B wouldn't be suspicious about me leaving the house in full make up at 9.30am! I...

ashmegdj, tuesday 27-Jan-09 40 3,459
sparklyblue
hen night fancy dress ideas
sparklyblue, 25 January, 2009 at 12:33

Just popping in from BT? my sister's hen night is coming up and we are looking for a cheap and fairly straightforward fancy dress theme. any ideas? thanks x

kelly29, tuesday 27-Jan-09 16 2,466
chicken82
supermarket wedding cakes.
chicken82, 26 January, 2009 at 14:34

Has anyone tried them? Are they all similar or is one satnd out the best? M+S has such a good range, but is a lot more pricey than asda for example. Can get a 3 tier fruit cake from marks for £115, or...

MrsKitty, monday 26-Jan-09 4 1,535
debs1701
Invitations panic
debs1701, 25 January, 2009 at 13:01

OK, I know I have plenty of time to sort my invites but I will be ordering them over the internet and was wondering if anyone else has done this, did they work out ok?, where they what your expected?,...

debs1701, sunday 25-Jan-09 3 383
debs1701
Is 12 too old for a Pageboy?
debs1701, 25 January, 2009 at 10:43

I have a little foster brother who will be 12 when I get married next year, we are very close, he has been part of my family since he was 6 1/2 months old and I want him to be a part of our Bridal...

debs1701, sunday 25-Jan-09 9 4,596
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Bridemaid dresses in pistachio/ sage green
Lea8, 23 January, 2009 at 11:11

Just wondering if anyone can help. I'm looking for a bridesmaid dress in pistachio or sage green size 12/14 for a friends wedding in june. Just looking for ideas but don;t want to pay a fortune. Been...

debbydoo, sunday 25-Jan-09 9 12,012
jen52637
Church of Scotland wedding?
jen52637, 20 January, 2009 at 15:12

Has anyone had/is anyone having a Church of Scotland wedding? This may seem like a stupid question but what does it entail? I've found numerous suggested ceremonies online but I don't think that they...

AussieBride, saturday 24-Jan-09 4 4,720
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Anyone have/had paradox pink bridal shoes?UPDATE!
weedancer, 17 January, 2009 at 20:11

Hiya, I really wanted filippa scott shoes but have decided that £150-£200 is a bit much for shoes that will not actually be seen that much on the day! So i have found a pair in the style i really like...

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, friday 23-Jan-09 9 1,759

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