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Passport Fees when changing name
Lou xxx, 1 December, 2008 at 13:01

Hi All, Am I correct in thinking that in order to have my name changed on my passport once married, it's going to cost the full £72 passport fee? I am really fuming as I only had my passport renewed...

Melancholie, monday 1-Dec-08 10 33,684
sdwrds
Cottons Hotel in Knutsford
sdwrds, 1 November, 2008 at 16:12

Hi everyone Just wondering has anyone been to or looking to get married at cottons in knutsford ? Just been for a viewing but wanted people's opinon on the venue ?

sdwrds, sunday 30-Nov-08 13 1,916
kittyboo
Holly Willoughby...Is lovely.
kittyboo, 28 November, 2008 at 21:46

My H2B is a big fan of hers and I had an idea to get her to sign a card for me to give him on the wedding..as a bit of fun. I couldnt find her management company on the net after searching a bit and i...

kittyboo, sunday 30-Nov-08 7 894
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Small "no fuss" wedding ideas.
LadyJane, 23 November, 2008 at 17:50

WOW, it's been a while since I was on here! I'm posting now on behalf of my Mum who is getting married in February and at the moment is calling me several times a day asking for ideas and running...

LadyJane, friday 28-Nov-08 11 9,543
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weddingworld Photographers St helens/Rainhill
Emmajaney, 6 November, 2008 at 20:46

Hello! We are thinking of booking wedding world photographers in rainhill merseyside for our wedding. Has anybody here used thme and what did you think? Im getting quite stressed as the wedding is...

Stupidgirl45, friday 28-Nov-08 6 2,475
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personalised pyjamas for my bridesmaids
sarahjj, 27 November, 2008 at 17:28

Hello - thankyou for coming to my rescue! Im after 4 sets of traditional styled pyjamas, with each bridesmaids name embroidered in the pocket as a present for the "getting ready" photos before my...

crafty em, friday 28-Nov-08 3 11,790
milna
One more hen do question? How long before do you organise/invite people?
milna, 27 November, 2008 at 12:53

My hen do is probably still about 6 months away (or 4.5 months away if I go for the earlier option). I have enquired about accommodation in a few palces, and some places are booked already for the...

snapdragon, thursday 27-Nov-08 4 422
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O/T Storm watch stockists in Glasgow area
, 26 November, 2008 at 08:39

Morning ladies, Does anyone know where i can buy Storm watches in the Glasgow or Lanarkshire area? I want to buy this one for H2b https://stormwatches.com/mens/watches/camera-10629 but the website is...

debbydoo, thursday 27-Nov-08 4 1,255
milna
Hen Do - how long before wedding?
milna, 26 November, 2008 at 13:49

Ok... I seem to have two date options for my hen do. It needs to be a weekend rather than a 'one night' thing really, as several friends will be travelling a long way to come. I do however want to...

bookgirl, thursday 27-Nov-08 7 2,282
AussieAngelxxx
OT - Moon Pig has ALOT to answer for!!!
AussieAngelxxx, 24 November, 2008 at 15:39

Today me and H2b were sitting chatting when the MoonPig ad was on....now you know the jingle Moooonpig dot cooooom wel under his breath so I could hear it H2B said...yes that is what my girl is... and...

Stupidgirl45, tuesday 25-Nov-08 29 2,681
Little.Miss-Scatterbrain
ive just booked my wedding!!
Little.Miss-Scatterbrain, 24 November, 2008 at 21:05

It's smaller during the day and 7months earlier than i thought. i cant wait!!!!!!

Ali_1978, tuesday 25-Nov-08 8 699
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Are there alternatives to fake tan?
misskd, 20 November, 2008 at 07:56

Hi Iam getting married in 9 days and I don't want to have a fake tan (including the moisturising ones) as I have really sensitive skin. I have had sun beds before but they don't seem to do anything...

misskd, sunday 23-Nov-08 13 10,530
mummy
Shoe hurt help!!
mummy, 22 November, 2008 at 09:39

Right, got my shoes a few weeks back in a bridal shop sale, for a bargainous £15. SO all is not lost if I change my mind, BUT I (am not marrying until March so have time to break them in!) I have them...

poosie-dee, saturday 22-Nov-08 6 1,029
EsmeWeatherwax
Hair/Makeup Recommendations, near Edinburgh?
EsmeWeatherwax, 18 November, 2008 at 21:22

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for hair and makeup, for around the Edinburgh area? We are getting married in Duns which is about an hour away from Edinburgh, but I live in...

lookgood, friday 21-Nov-08 6 4,956
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New Years Eve weddings- Good or Bad?
bonfireprincess, 19 November, 2008 at 14:06

Hi, My h2b has decided he loves the idea of a wedding on New Years Eve (either 09 or 10) I thinks its a lovely date but am worried about money as im sure it will cost us more to hire places and i am...

bluewater, thursday 20-Nov-08 17 12,491
nicandeuan
Bridal Shop Musselburgh.....Sale
nicandeuan, 19 November, 2008 at 18:54

Ok the shop Isabella Bridal in Musselburgh, East Lothian has a one day sale on the 23rd November from 11am til 4pm. I have never visited this shop as I already have my dress. I don't know what their...

nicandeuan, wednesday 19-Nov-08 1,220
Kerryblu
Another q for fellow HIBS - re: items lost in post!
Kerryblu, 17 November, 2008 at 18:04

It looks like some bridesmaids headbands i've recently completed for somebody have gone astray in the post. I sent them last Thursday first class recorded delivery but they've not been delivered and...

sarahjane82, wednesday 19-Nov-08 23 2,057
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weight loss
kezzybabe, 19 September, 2008 at 13:42

Hi all Has anyone actually lost any weight for there big day and if so how areyou doing it? Im curious as im trying to lose my jelly belly for my wedding in may 2009 and have radically changed my diet...

Fordate, tuesday 18-Nov-08 49 6,124
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bought the wrong dress??!!
angeleyesmax, 13 November, 2008 at 20:23

Got a surprise day off work today and went to a pronuptua sale. Ended up being talked into buying a Maggie Sottero dress which whilst lovely isn't actually what I wanted and is over my budget.......

tahdah, monday 17-Nov-08 13 2,151
docshell
how long do iced cakes last in the air?
docshell, 13 November, 2008 at 21:17

How long could i leave iced sponge cakes out before they started going hard? Any ideas? Just wondering how we are going to store everything. Cheers

Mintyslippers, sunday 16-Nov-08 8 10,043
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O/T - Idea's for Dad's 50th birthday present needed...
Mrs Bloom, 15 November, 2008 at 10:36

I am the worst daughter ever... I knew it was my Dad's birthday next Sunday (23rd) but I didn't realise it was his 50th ? I was planning to just buy him the usual jumper/socks/cd/dvd but I would like...

overtherainbow, sunday 16-Nov-08 4 1,289
Silkveil HIB
Black Meringue wedding magazine
Silkveil HIB, 15 November, 2008 at 11:12

I wondered if anyone has heard of or bought this 'alternative' wedding magazine http://www.blackmeringue.co.uk/

Silkveil HIB, saturday 15-Nov-08 10 3,660
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dyeing satin shoes - advice needed please
cocoloco, 15 November, 2008 at 23:00

Hi, does anyone have experience of getting satin shoes dyed? I'm a guest at a wedding, but I have an unusual colour/shade of dress to wear, and don't think I'm going to be able to find exactly the...

cocoloco, saturday 15-Nov-08 1,178
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Dressmaker/seamstress in South London (Croydon and surrounding area)
, 13 November, 2008 at 20:43

Again - for my best mates wedding (isn't that a film??). She is looking for someone to alter bridesmaid dresses in Croydon/surrrounding area. Her dress will be altered by the shop she bought it from,...

Stupidgirl45, thursday 13-Nov-08 3 4,250
bluewater
anyone been to bali? or mauritius?
bluewater, 11 November, 2008 at 18:50

Am looking at the above two for our honeymoon in aug 09 - anyone been to either? good/bad? pros/cons? i am ideally looking for an all inc package, which might be better in mauritius - is it worth it...

icklemiss, wednesday 12-Nov-08 11 1,237
justengaged
Please can u show me your bridesmaid dresses?
justengaged, 9 November, 2008 at 16:53

Hi all, I am so confused about what to have for my bridesmaid dresses! Please could you all show me yours and your colour scheme? Thanks!!! xxx

EsmeWeatherwax, tuesday 11-Nov-08 19 6,559
Bink
Hatton Garden jewellers - can anyone recommend one?
Bink, 6 November, 2008 at 13:58

Hi Can anyone recommend one please? One of the diamonds has come out of my wedding ring ☹️ and I need to get it replaced. I can't really go back to the place that made the ring as they are local to...

lillie18, saturday 8-Nov-08 6 3,625
Duck24
Its my Hen party tomorrow!
Duck24, 7 November, 2008 at 15:38

OHHHHHH I can't wait!!! 13 of us are heading about 60 miles away to a place called Londonderry, and staying overnight! Im so excited....but VERY nervous.....I dont know what they've got planned for...

Duck24, friday 7-Nov-08 4 480
Monkeybear959
Seeing my nasty 'FAT' bridesmaid 7 months after wedding?
Monkeybear959, 6 November, 2008 at 19:12

Hi all It's been a while since I posted (I'm lurking on BT these days... no news to report though!) but I need to ask your advice on something... You may remember a while ago I found out why my...

claires, friday 7-Nov-08 14 2,394
Pina Colada
Wedding Insurance and Force Majeure?
Pina Colada, 7 November, 2008 at 14:41

Anyone know where you stand if supplier was to claim force majeure and you have wedding insurance?! Do they cancel each other out? Hope this makes sense?

Pina Colada, friday 7-Nov-08 530
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bloody fireworks
, 4 November, 2008 at 21:51

My poor wee dog is a nervous wreck tonight. there is a massive firework display where we live and all the bangs are terrifying my wee dog, he is shaking and peeing with the fright.

thirteentreasures, friday 7-Nov-08 10 1,162
summer_sparkles
Surprise for H2B on wedding day.
summer_sparkles, 5 November, 2008 at 17:57

Hiya. I need some inspiration for a surprise for H2B on our wedding day. I know Hitchers have asked football clubs etc to sign cards but he's not a footie or sports fan at all. The most important...

He11y, thursday 6-Nov-08 20 1,510

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