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Ellie_S
What happens in a civil ceremony?
Ellie_S, 14 September, 2008 at 13:11

Ive never even been to a civil ceremony for a wedding and now im planning one. does anybody know what it entails? Can you write your own vows? My head really hurts

kezzybabe, sunday 14-Sep-08 8 5,718
K
Dress pics anyone???
kezzybabe, 13 September, 2008 at 17:11

Just tried on my dress and veil and im so excited Would anyone like to see?

donnaj36, sunday 14-Sep-08 17 1,739
Mel_ODrama
Wedding webcams - UDATED Live wedding on now!
Mel_ODrama, 13 September, 2008 at 08:17

What ever happened to these? We used to spend many a happy hour nosing watching other people's weddings we hadn't been invited to of a Saturday morning, but we haven't done it for aaaaaaaages. I'm...

freckleface30, saturday 13-Sep-08 11 859
Diamond Star Halo
White/ivory/bridal trouser suits
Diamond Star Halo, 12 September, 2008 at 19:17

Has anyone seen any around anywhere? Or any bright ideas where to look? Any HIBs see any at Harrogate? Had a couple in the shop today, and they are looking for a white/ivory trouser suit. Needs to be...

The Sock Chicken, saturday 13-Sep-08 5 10,136
lyni
Pretty Wild
lyni, 12 September, 2008 at 14:30

Hi Suzanne, There seems to be a problem with your website, I'm sure if it is just me, but thought you'd like to know! x

prettywild, friday 12-Sep-08 2 381
shionaf
Charity Pins
shionaf, 10 September, 2008 at 20:03

I know that quite a few girls have had charity pins as favours and wonder if anyone can let me know best place to see about getting some. I am really looking for generic cancer research type as...

Masal, wednesday 10-Sep-08 5 6,664
Bubbub
Park Circus Glasgow
Bubbub, 10 September, 2008 at 11:11

Im planning to get married at Park Circus Registry Office in Glasgow but despite trawling the Glasgow Council website and a fair bit of googling I cant find any information on costs of ceremonies,...

ebee, wednesday 10-Sep-08 3 4,633
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How long have you got until your big day?
pinkstar780, 9 September, 2008 at 16:15

Oh my god, I am getting so excited, I only have 17days, really starting to sink in that its actually happening, picked up our honeymoon tickets today too! How long have you guys got? Any more 27th...

freckleface30, wednesday 10-Sep-08 30 2,656
lishdesigns
undercover wedding singers?
lishdesigns, 9 September, 2008 at 20:34

A friend of a friend was at a wedding recently, and said that after dinner, a 'waiter' stood up and said that he was from the hotel, and that they had some comments about the wine, saying that it made...

Teri_M, wednesday 10-Sep-08 1 3,114
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OT Contact lenses
PenelopeP, 7 September, 2008 at 22:22

I am suddenly having a wibble. I have worn glasses my entire life and never worn contact lenses - mostly because I'm as blind as a bat and very squeamish so worry about being able to put them...

bluewater, tuesday 9-Sep-08 17 1,066
Drunken Castaway
Back from Mattdonna's wedding (piccies)
Drunken Castaway, 8 September, 2008 at 14:23

Hi Just to let you know I have been given permission from the bride to post some piccies! It was a brill day and the rain held off for the ceremony and photos. It was a beautiful wedding and Donna...

INeverThought, tuesday 9-Sep-08 14 1,891
QueenBee
full church vows (scotland)
QueenBee, 8 September, 2008 at 15:38

Does anyone have the scottish marriage ceremony wording? I'm from NI and now live in scotland. I would like to know what the full vows are for the church of scotland. OH and i were talking about them...

QueenBee, monday 8-Sep-08 3 10,377
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Mod Style Suits
lents302, 7 September, 2008 at 21:50

Hi can anyone help? My partner is looking for a Mod Style suit for our wedding does anyone know a good website we can check out or details of a retailer? Thanks Jenny

AnotherMrsSmith2B, monday 8-Sep-08 1 5,863
J
Is your Vicar/Priest being a nightmare?
Just Imagine Video, 2 September, 2008 at 21:55

This has been a pet peeve of mine for a while now but this year has been particularly bad with regard to church ministers being downright rude and inflexible in a lot of cases marring the day for the...

Mintyslippers, sunday 7-Sep-08 24 4,667
mummy
what to put on the information sheet with invites?
mummy, 6 September, 2008 at 17:55

What do I need to include on here? Details of hotel where wedding and reception is, map of hotel cost of rooms at that hotel details of a few other travel type lodges in area and taxi number? Present...

Mrs Bloom, saturday 6-Sep-08 4 6,612
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Hairdressers at Wedding Fayre?
Mrs Bloom, 6 September, 2008 at 09:58

Hi everyone Just a bit of research really............... I'm the manager of a hair salon, we do a lot of bridal work, and in a couple of weeks time we are doing the hair for a fashion show at a...

Katie V, saturday 6-Sep-08 8 2,602
em-ster
O/T Can I wonderweb silk?
em-ster, 6 September, 2008 at 08:00

Hi Random question I know but I've bought this dress http://www.warehouse.co.uk/fcp/product/-/D...SLEY-DRESS/8213 (which is much nicer in the flesh!) and it fits a treat apart from where it starts to...

bygeorge, saturday 6-Sep-08 2 3,272
AussieAngelxxx
Gretna Green - The secret wedding.
AussieAngelxxx, 4 September, 2008 at 20:44

Hello All. First post on here (I have just worked out how to use all the doodads and whotsits!) ? I would like to know everyones opinion on this situation.... My wonderful wonderful (can I add a...

Snow Patroller, friday 5-Sep-08 19 3,017
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For those having later church weddings (2pm onwards)
Royalty, 5 September, 2008 at 14:47

Just a QQ What are your timings for the day? How many guests are you having? TIA xx

donnaj36, friday 5-Sep-08 7 966
ruthy_wuthy
What to wear to an evening reception
ruthy_wuthy, 4 September, 2008 at 11:29

I've never ever ever been to a wedding or evening reception so I really don't know what to wear. Can you please help? Don't want anything too expensive..and I have a round tum ( too many takeaways) so...

**Pip**, thursday 4-Sep-08 14 30,444
chicken82
trudy lee dresses
chicken82, 2 September, 2008 at 14:56

I was wondering if anyone else is having/ has had a trudy lee dress? Its one of the first designers i came across, and i am having one of her dresses, but i dont hear of her very often, or see pics in...

salemshal, thursday 4-Sep-08 4 1,047
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How long is a church of england wedding service?
berniebride, 4 September, 2008 at 13:17

Hi, This sounds like I want to rush through getting married but it is more of a practical thing as i have a little one and need to plan ahead! I just wondered if anyone knew how long an average...

berniebride, thursday 4-Sep-08 3 15,215
K
Please help - hall hire in kent
kentishbride, 31 August, 2008 at 17:36

We are getting married in maidstone, kent and were planning to hire a hotel and have a wedding breakfast followed by the evening reception. Due to finances and the impending credit crunch, there is no...

salemshal, wednesday 3-Sep-08 6 2,551
curly
Nina Wren hair and make-up
curly, 2 September, 2008 at 20:55

Hiya, I'm was until 5 minutes ago going to book to have my hair and make-up done with Nina Wren who is based in angelsey. But I've just googled her name and there are some negative comments about her...

curly, tuesday 2-Sep-08 1,297
crafty em
lyni.....
crafty em, 2 September, 2008 at 11:57

..........did you get the email yesterday?

crafty em, tuesday 2-Sep-08 1 167
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Reception decoration ideas - Cheshunt, Herts
hayleylondon, 29 August, 2008 at 13:31

Hi!! I have hired a hall for my reception and need to get some idea on how to decorate it without spending a fortune - i have had a quote on drapes but its such a lot of money on a bit of material!!...

hayleylondon, monday 1-Sep-08 12 1,933
annandy2007
h2b's bombshell...
annandy2007, 31 August, 2008 at 11:48

He wants to change the wedding plans completely! Original plans were humanist ceremony in Scottish castle with approx 50 guests. All booked - deposits paid. Save the date cards sent and the link to...

lucylu, sunday 31-Aug-08 24 2,989
bec84
Help...Dessy Destination Range
bec84, 31 August, 2008 at 17:09

I am looking for suppliers of the Dessy Destination Bridal range ideally in the North West around Manchester / Liverpool. Found a dress I quite like, just don't know who stocks them here in the UK!! I...

bec84, sunday 31-Aug-08 1 1,708
R
Wedding dress disaster .......please help :-(
roccoco1, 28 August, 2008 at 16:44

Hi All, I need some sanitity advice. I've just been for my final dress fitting today and whereas I thought I'd be really excited I've come out of the studio in tears. I am (sorry.....was) having my...

puddledops, friday 29-Aug-08 29 4,104
Nicki Noo
Marriage Survival Kit
Nicki Noo, 26 August, 2008 at 21:37

My H is Best man in a couple of weeks and he is trying to write his speech at the mo. He wants to incorporate into his speech this "kit" to present to the Groom. We have a few ideas as to what to put...

heath1980, wednesday 27-Aug-08 4 4,760
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Wedding finale-alternative to fireworks
emmajupp, 26 August, 2008 at 13:12

Hi! I'm desperately trying to find an alternative to fireworks & sky lanterns for the end of our wedding, as the venue does not allow them. I'm not keen on the laser shows, so I'm now a bit...

Finesse (HIB), wednesday 27-Aug-08 7,422
Katamari
I can't stop crying *UPDATED* I stopped!
Katamari, 25 August, 2008 at 21:31

My in laws today sent various emails pulling and picking the wedding pieces with issues ranging from people taking photos from behind the gazebo, to them not being given a big enough room, to the dj...

Katamari, wednesday 27-Aug-08 46 3,572

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