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ruthy_wuthy
We gave notice this morning
ruthy_wuthy, 30 September, 2008 at 21:33

And I was sooooo nervous! Everything was ok though. I had to go in first with all our documents and the registrar asked me a few questions about me, then about OH...then I signed something to say...

debbydoo, wednesday 1-Oct-08 17 1,289
cat26
Tips for hiring a marquee?
cat26, 30 September, 2008 at 08:21

We are looking to hire a marquee on my fathers land near Oxfordhshire, has anyone had a good experience with a firm around this area and whats resonable for hire? First firm has quoted £1,600 just for...

Finesse (HIB), wednesday 1-Oct-08 3 1,392
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Dress alterations in Bristol
soon2bsummers, 1 October, 2008 at 10:10

I posted this before a loooong time ago but cant find it now. Am looking for recommendations for a dressmaker in Bristol. I tried on my dress yesterday for the first time since I got it (february) and...

soon2bsummers, wednesday 1-Oct-08 3 2,140
KEG
Vintage VW Beetle for hire in North Wales?
KEG, 24 September, 2008 at 12:09

Hi all, Been looking round for ages to try and hire one of the above for our wedding, any HIB's on here with any contacts? Every company I have contacted so far, wont travel to Wales, as it is too...

KEG, wednesday 1-Oct-08 25 4,403
justengaged
Thank you poem for OOS
justengaged, 28 September, 2008 at 18:45

Hi all, I would like to have a poem at the back of my order of service to thank all our guests for coming, do you have any nice ones i could look at? xxx

Debi*M, tuesday 30-Sep-08 5 4,175
The Sock Chicken
Wedding Path
The Sock Chicken, 29 September, 2008 at 21:54

Has anyone used it? What is it like?

The Sock Chicken, monday 29-Sep-08 5 451
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Help on dress alterations!!!! Alan Hannah.
MayDay, 29 September, 2008 at 20:08

Help!! I am completely confused by my dress maker and need some sense made of dress alterations. I've paid to have an Alan Hannah dress for my big day. When my dress lady measured me I was a size 12...

MayDay, monday 29-Sep-08 5 1,951
J
hymn help..... please!
Jgirl77, 29 September, 2008 at 18:26

Im getting married in less than two weeks so need to get my order of service sorted.... but am having problems finding a particular hymn.... Its called ' We come dear lord to celebrate the love our...

nefertari, monday 29-Sep-08 2 1,144
C
St Helens wedding - please help!!
coconutsandbananas, 29 September, 2008 at 12:22

My sister is getting married in the St Helens area next September, and I'm helping out with the organisation...so I have a few questions for anyone from the area. Can anyone recommend a good and...

coconutsandbananas, monday 29-Sep-08 1 362
Lollypoptee
Help! Shoes sticking to dress!
Lollypoptee, 26 September, 2008 at 23:10

Hi ladies Just wondered if anyone has had a similar problem before and can help me out. Went for my first dress fitting last week (will post pics when I have worked out how to get them off my mums...

cariad, saturday 27-Sep-08 6 7,747
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Anyone ordered D'Zage bridesmaid dresses?
wedding_gal, 23 September, 2008 at 18:48

Hi. As above really, I saw some I like but there aren't any prices. I am looking at adult bridesmaid dresses. How much did yours cost? Thanks! WG x

Karina (HIB), friday 26-Sep-08 6,424
chicken82
has anyone used marriagegiftlist.com?
chicken82, 25 September, 2008 at 21:45

It sounds really good to me, but i have no idea if other companies do very similar. im not really sure where to start with the gift list thing, as i hate shopping anyway!! lol!! - so i dont really...

bookgirl, friday 26-Sep-08 5 1,772
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1st Anniversary Paper Ideas
Deany, 25 September, 2008 at 11:31

I will have been married a year in November - wow its gone fast! and need some good ideas for a anniversary present please for my husband. I wanted to give him a voucher (paper) for a spa weekend, but...

louisep, thursday 25-Sep-08 11 1,655
chicken82
evening reception invitation wording help please.
chicken82, 25 September, 2008 at 10:00

The grooms parents are hosts of the evening reception. Would you put "celebrate the mariage of their son *mr full name* to *chicken82*" or would you have "celebrate the marriage of their son *first...

chicken82, thursday 25-Sep-08 8 3,845
K
Lindos, Rhodes - Greek wedding planners
katie_81, 23 September, 2008 at 15:13

HI, we are thinking of getting wed in Lindos on Rhodes next May (2009). We have never been there and although we have heard that it is nice I am a bit concerned that it might be really touristy and...

**Pip**, thursday 25-Sep-08 18 6,075
ruthy_wuthy
Giving Notice
ruthy_wuthy, 24 September, 2008 at 21:03

I'm finally giving notice of our marriage next week and I'm just in the process of getting all my documents ready etc.. I'm just wondering what happens when you give notice? Do they ask you questions?...

ruthy_wuthy, wednesday 24-Sep-08 17 1,198
chicken82
invitation question
chicken82, 24 September, 2008 at 11:22

We are having a wedding breakfast followed by evening reception. Would the wedding invites just say "wedding at ...... followed by reception at......" or do you go into more detail - eg "wedding...

bookgirl, wednesday 24-Sep-08 6 1,941
J
Irish Weeding thing? Betting on the Speeches!
JuniperConroy, 24 September, 2008 at 11:28

Hi, At a lot of weddings i've been to guests at the tables bet amongst themselves on the length of the speeches for a laugh. I've won it once or twice and the money always ends up getting recycled...

KEG, wednesday 24-Sep-08 1 1,138
kittyboo
MR and Mrs Quiz-Help!
kittyboo, 24 September, 2008 at 11:39

I need to pick your beautiful brains! Im organising a hen night for my friend and part of it will involve a Mr and Mrs Quiz in the evening well not quite..more like a how well do you know your hubby...

Alicatt, wednesday 24-Sep-08 6 32,465
tahdah
Marriage requirements - ceremony abroad
tahdah, 23 September, 2008 at 13:04

We're getting married in portugal next year, and are now receieving communications from the lawyer regarding documents etc. This was in her email today; - Birth certificates; - Certificates of no...

tahdah, wednesday 24-Sep-08 11 801 1
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childrens tiaras
misskd, 23 September, 2008 at 11:42

Hi I haven't posted for a while but was wondering if anyone can help with childrens tiaras. I am looking for two, for my daughters who are flower girls, one is 2yrs and the other 5yrs. I had got them...

misskd, tuesday 23-Sep-08 11 2,113
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Men's suit hire
hanhan, 21 September, 2008 at 19:39

Hey hey hey! Where are you all planning on hiring your suits from? Debenhams seems to be the best bet for us but I'm worried as I have heard some bad comments about their service so I thought I would...

workinghard, tuesday 23-Sep-08 9 9,763
K
Am i missing something?????
kezzybabe, 22 September, 2008 at 12:51

This a totally wierd feeling.Im getting married in may 2009 and just feel like i should be doing someting more than what i am or does that come later? Ive booked the date and going to see registrar in...

mummy, tuesday 23-Sep-08 12 1,439
sherry
Alternative wording to ' and request the pleasure of the company of'
sherry, 19 September, 2008 at 17:03

It sounds far to wordy for an invitation. What can be used instead?

Her Babyship, monday 22-Sep-08 10 24,415
debs1701
Cleaning White Gold Rings?
debs1701, 20 September, 2008 at 15:26

Can someone please help me. I have a white gold engagement ring and the weddigng rings will obviously be the same but apart from soapy water I don't know how to clean them. There are silver and gold...

bygeorge, saturday 20-Sep-08 1 1,823
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Bridal aprons......
freckleface30, 20 September, 2008 at 08:59

Does any one know where I can buy an apron that I can have mrs......... printed on it.... I am so worried about wasting something on my dress , I have decised to go for something gimmicky and...

Pure-Treats, saturday 20-Sep-08 14 3,054
ashmegdj
Dumb wonder web question
ashmegdj, 18 September, 2008 at 19:21

I have never used wonder web before and I'm not sure how to do it. ? I need to turn up my sons school trousers so does the wonderweb go over the new hem edge and the inside of the trouser leg like...

MD, thursday 18-Sep-08 4 7,531
The Sock Chicken
Don't tell the bride
The Sock Chicken, 16 September, 2008 at 21:14

Anybody watching it? Who thinks she is going to hate everything he chooses?

AliLindsey, thursday 18-Sep-08 32 3,543
AliLindsey
Thank you gifts: Who gets them?
AliLindsey, 18 September, 2008 at 11:49

Mother of the bride Father of the bride Mother of the groom Father of the groom Best man (no bridesmaids) Have I missed anyone out?

AliLindsey, thursday 18-Sep-08 4 11,944
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Is One Bridesmaid Enough?
WendyQ, 17 September, 2008 at 00:57

Hi everyone, our wedding is a reasonably large one (100 in the day, 250 in the night). H2B is having 2 best men (he couldn't pick out of his 2 brothers). I'm having my best friend as bridesmaid. I'm...

WendyQ, wednesday 17-Sep-08 15 3,005
crafty em
Just knocked my diamond out my engagement ring...............
crafty em, 16 September, 2008 at 15:54

Anyone know how much it will cost to have it repaired, i've got the diamond thank goodness!

crafty em, tuesday 16-Sep-08 13 1,723
The Sock Chicken
Photo challenge list
The Sock Chicken, 14 September, 2008 at 19:37

Does anyone please have this so I can print it off to go in my file. I want to give it to the children at the reception to keep them entertained.

pink alien, sunday 14-Sep-08 5 700

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