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COVID19 Wedding July
HappyGoldDiamonds10957, 17 April, 2020 at 15:06

Hi, I’m getting married 4th July. I have major concerns with this going ahead and feel stressed! I want to know what other people are doing or have experienced? I’m not getting married locally (still...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 7 2,910
ExpensivePinkFlowers63608
Sympathy to my fellow cancelled coronavirus brides!
ExpensivePinkFlowers63608, 1 April, 2020 at 18:31

Was due to get married on the 19th of April. Hen do was supposed to be this coming Saturday. Fiance's stag do was supposed to be last weekend. Was supposed to have my fitting a couple of days ago. I...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 16 1,760
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Coronavirus- Should we cancel wedding
Expensivepurplebridesmaid50886, 13 March, 2020 at 19:01

Hi all, Me and my partner are due to get married in June 2020 in this country and are really worried about the wedding going ahead. We aren’t covered with any wedding insurance and can’t get covered...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 5 1,064
SunnyBrownCars88088
When to postpone to?!
SunnyBrownCars88088, 3 April, 2020 at 08:16

We were due to be getting married on thursday 16 july in uk but we live abroad and my fiance is german so about 75% of our guests are flying in from all around the world so we have to make decisions...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 2 1,468
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time to panic?
RomanticBrownStationery35363, 24 April, 2020 at 14:04

We have our wedding August 13th, 2020 in the UK. But the thing is my fiance and I live in the Czech Republic, and 80% of our guests will be coming to the UK from Europe and the US. So with corona...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 1 1,060
Romanticdreamer0606
Postponing August 2020 Wedding
Romanticdreamer0606, 3 June, 2020 at 09:22

Hi, I was due to get married 21st August 2020 but with obvious Covid issues we have decided to post pone till June 2021, our venue rang us yesterday telling us we can keep waiting and waiting to see...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 8 1,883
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Anyone else getting married in October?!
Luxuriousorangeconfetti79769, 17 April, 2020 at 21:48

I’m due to get married 30th October - just wondering if anyone else is still planning on getting married in October due to the Coronavirus pandemic? I’m really hoping this will still go ahead as we...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 25 8,105
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Firle place wedding - COV-ID 19 what do we do
RomanticPurpleDecor31928, 22 March, 2020 at 09:08

My friends wedding is in May at Firle Place and they are currently not offering any sort of cancellation or refund. They are saying it will go ahead which seems highly unlikely. The only thing they...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 1 681
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Videographer taken deposit - now no contact!
RomanticBlueCars190, 13 April, 2016 at 11:50

Last June we booked a videographer based on a recommendation (for our wedding in May this year) and asked the vendor for a booking form. This was sent back to us and deposit paid as per normal. We had...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 4 1,475
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26th June 2020 UK- Covid19
xxxloloxxx, 23 March, 2020 at 13:12

Hi all, This is my first post. I am due to get married 26th June 2020 in the U.K. my venue have contacted today to say that postponing is inevitable ?. I feel it’s to early to say this, I would rather...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 5 784
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A postponed wedding - & still worried about 2021!
HappyGoldCakes18662, 5 May, 2020 at 11:29

Hi all I'm mostly writing just to hear from others in similar boats. We were due to get married on 16th May. I started to get really worried in February as things were not feeling good, then when they...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 2 864
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cleaning engagement ring
LC to be, 30 April, 2013 at 17:29

Does any one know how long it takes to send an engagement ring off to get cleaned?

Ben, friday 7-May-21 20 11,105
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HIBS Help!! Anyone make hypoallergenic jewellery??
Spells2B, 22 March, 2011 at 12:17

Hi all, I have seen some really lovely jewellery from HIBS on here, but none that seems to be hypoallergenic, could anyone help with this. Am allergic to metal and silver! Or does anyone else know...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 10 3,175
HappyRedDiamonds13869
Entertainment ideas
HappyRedDiamonds13869, 22 January, 2020 at 11:30

Myself and my partner are getting married in October and are having a micro wedding. Only 10 guests. With the advice of the hotel we are getting married later in the day 3.30pm but I'm struggling to...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 6 961 1
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any help with MOTB outfits would be wonderfull xx
ooh err, 11 April, 2012 at 16:10

Hi all, haven't been around in a while, just started planning properly now as only just over 5 months to wedding! I was wonderin if I could have a bit of help, my mum is realy strullin to find an...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 10 3,626
lisaanne
Invitation info sheet
lisaanne, 15 December, 2011 at 21:39

I'm putting together my invitations over Christmas and wondered if everyone could give me ideas of what we need to include on our info sheets. I've got gift list arrangements and RSVP date/ways to...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 8 2,390
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Hog Roast for the main meal
VillageHallBride954, 15 January, 2018 at 22:26

Ive only just discovered this website but am loving it so far! I’m getting married in September this year and haven’t sorted out catering yet. We’re doing a Village hall wedding in Surrey and are...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 6 1,031
miss_winter14
caaaaaaaaaake- oh my gosh!
miss_winter14, 13 May, 2015 at 09:29

Just seen this: https://groceries.asda.com/?cmpid=ahc-_-ghs-sna1-_-asdacom-dsk-_-hp how amazing is this? couple it with something like this: https://www.cakecraftshop.co.uk/white-peony-spray.html and...

Thomas, wednesday 21-Apr-21 9 1,639
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C'mon then, let's see your wedding rings!
, 25 April, 2013 at 21:50

Me and OH are going to look around jewellers this weekend for wedding bands, and I'm pretty certain we'll just be going for plain bands with engraving on the inside (and I may have a diamond if our...

Charlotte, wednesday 21-Apr-21 27 10,305 1
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Wed2b priya dress
ExpensiveIvoryDecor539, 17 June, 2016 at 20:34

Is anyone selling their priya dress from wed2b??? They have sold out and was the only one I had my heart set on.......☹️

Boho, wednesday 21-Apr-21 3 1,559
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Wedding Cancelled
RomanticGreenStationery27135, 30 May, 2020 at 10:20

We were hoping against hope that the next round of lockdown reviews would enable weddings to take place with the legal minimum 2 witnesses, but there are no changes. Since the next review isn't due...

Zara, wednesday 31-Mar-21 6 1,064
Natalie2011
ANGRY ABOUT HEN NIGHT...................................and a general moan! RANT ALERT!
Natalie2011, 18 February, 2011 at 17:24

Hi Ladies just needed to vent really. Been saying since last July that i wanted my hen night in Dublin in June this year. Set up a facebook group for the event with about 15 invited but i only truely...

Sarah8712, thursday 11-Mar-21 34 25,406
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Venue ideas help - Peak District
DerbyshireBride, 21 January, 2013 at 10:10

Hi all I'm looking at wedding venues in the Peak District area - my family are mainly based in North Derbyshire and my fiance's family are based around Stockport/Manchester area so we thought the...

Michal, saturday 27-Feb-21 8 1,408
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Wedding photographer that doesn't cost the earth
Juliebb, 17 January, 2020 at 19:27

Hello folks, we're in the starting stages of sorting wedding planning and constantly cringe every time we try and find a photographer and see the price list. Surely there are people out there who...

Karen1357, sunday 21-Feb-21 11 1,101
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Wedding Invites
LuxuriousGreenFlowers798, 25 January, 2017 at 21:51

Am a bit OCD when it comes to things matching, so am looking to have my save the dates, invites, name places etc all matching. But when looking online I could be spending an absolute fortune to get...

Phillip, saturday 20-Feb-21 18 3,707
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if the dress is ivory should the shirts be too????
amythest76, 23 September, 2010 at 12:33

I was told if my dress is ivory and oh wears a white shirt (i have no idea if he is!) then my dress will look grubby.....is this true? should i give him the heads up and tell him to get an ivory...

Jerry, friday 19-Feb-21 15 2,510 1
zaraahmad
Can i wear wedding dress for whole day?
zaraahmad, 24 February, 2020 at 10:31

Our ceremony is at 10:00, and I'm guessing we'll be finished with photos by noon. I hate to think I'll be wearing that gorgeous dress for only two hours! Will any of you with an early ceremony be...

Ebony, friday 19-Feb-21 8 1,183
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How long to wait for suppliers to reply?
mkw, 15 April, 2015 at 19:37

How long should I wait after sending an initial inquiry for them to reply? I sent emails to a couple of florists over two weeks ago and no response as yet. I know Easter weekend is a very busy time...

JanessaBoehm, tuesday 16-Feb-21 9 3,682
kc 2b
Anyone wearing a suspender belt & stockings?
kc 2b, 15 August, 2008 at 16:26

Either right now or on your wedding day? I have a really dumb question- sorry in advance.... If your suspender belt goes over you knickers, how do you go for a wee? is there enough room for your...

Bethanie, monday 15-Feb-21 25 14,134
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Hair vine AND statement earrings?
Nibbler, 30 January, 2018 at 22:20

Is a hair vine AND statement earrings too much? I guess I'm a 'boho' bride... have quite an ethereal floaty dress, with a sweetheart neckline. I am having my hair half up / half down with a braided...

FabulosB, thursday 11-Feb-21 2 482
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Vistaprint Photobook Wedding Album
mum-wants-a-hat, 21 February, 2013 at 11:14

Not got one to flash I'm afraid, but for any bride on a budget like myself I can't recommend these highly enough!!! Mum showed me a couple she's had done... They have alot of amazing holidays so have...

Geoff, friday 5-Feb-21 18 6,093
Karen84
Where can I get table names printed?
Karen84, 15 June, 2016 at 09:45

I have designed my table names and I had originally intended to print them myself but the card I bought is too thick for the printer. So now I'm looking to get them printed elsewhere, but does anyone...

Daniela, wednesday 27-Jan-21 9 2,811 1

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