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Hen party advice
Expensivepurplebridesmaid50886, 20 January, 2021 at 08:55

Hi guys, I was originally due to get married Summer 2020 with my hen party abroad being in June 2020. This was obviously cancelled and we managed to get everything moved over to this year with no...

April21Bride, wednesday 20-Jan-21 2 325
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What is your starter for your wedding breakfast?
janey2000, 31 July, 2010 at 16:57

My H2B would win the world's fussiest eater title. We need a starter and the one we picked (baked breaded brie) was so bad (frozen!?) when we had our menu tasting that it has scared us. They have...

Leticia, tuesday 19-Jan-21 33 43,047
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Wedding band recommendations - Devon and South West
RomanticPinkCakes21816, 18 April, 2018 at 10:52

Hi, First time posting here! We are looking for a wedding band for next year for our reception in Devon however I’m finding it very hard to judge based on all these promo videos they have that are...

ExpensivePinkCars562, wednesday 13-Jan-21 7 3,322 1
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hair styles!
, 11 April, 2012 at 14:07

Hi, I have absolutely zero idea what kind of hairstyle to have for my big day! My sister is a hairdresser so is doing my hair so I can have as many practices as I need really. I hate my hair stuck to...

Balckburn, tuesday 12-Jan-21 2 3,970
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Thank you Gifts
soon-to-be-MrsDennis, 22 April, 2015 at 21:47

Hi I'm struggling to find ideas that's not too expensive as thank you Gifts for the best men, bridesmaids and my brother who will be walking me down the aisle. I'm not planning on spending a lot of...

Jacqueline, monday 11-Jan-21 10 1,666
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Wedding date dilemma
Danielle, 4 January, 2021 at 20:21

Hey! I really need advise and would love honest feedback - My fiancé proposed on our 10year anniversary this year in the summer and we have since found a venue we both love! The venue confirmed that...

PhotographybyBillHad, wednesday 6-Jan-21 9 372
CupcakeQueen
Flash if you are brave enough!
CupcakeQueen, 14 December, 2010 at 20:54

Are you/did you bother with special wedding night lingerie? I dont know whether too, I am a 40F and finding nice underwear can be challenging and I cant decide if I can be bothered or if its worth it?...

Celia, wednesday 30-Dec-20 12 1,783
kath79
Wedding day lingerie
kath79, 1 June, 2008 at 14:16

What's everyone wearing under your wedding dress?? Could you please show me any pictures that you have?? I'm not sure whether or not to go for a bra and knickers or a corset? My dress doesn't have a...

Celia, wednesday 30-Dec-20 11 916
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wedding (and wedding night!) lingerie
, 7 May, 2012 at 16:18

What is everyone doing? sexy and / or functional? seems that everything I see veers from super cheap looking to dull! any help / direction would be gratefully received - not a conversation I really...

Celia, wednesday 30-Dec-20 27 5,364
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What hosiery are you / did you wear?
KimB1980, 27 September, 2012 at 06:54

I'm getting married on Saturday (yay!) and am happy with everything but I'm unsure on what to wear under my dress. The weather currently says dry but temps of 14 / 15 and the reception is very much...

Celia, wednesday 30-Dec-20 9 1,338
jimjams
Is anyone having fairy lights?? If so, I need your help!
jimjams, 18 October, 2012 at 21:08

Hi all, I am having real trouble finding suppliers of fairy lights and light curtains, and I wondered if any of you have already found anywhere to buy/hire fairy lights or light curtains in large...

Troy, tuesday 29-Dec-20 16 6,329
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Veil with Saree?
GretnaGreenBride, 21 April, 2012 at 21:59

As my evening dress I will be wearing a saree and was thinking of adding a matching veil of some sort? To try and incorporate both cultures in the wedding more ? Do you think this will look silly?...

April21Bride, tuesday 29-Dec-20 5 3,715
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Trying for Babies after wedding...
klm1, 19 November, 2010 at 21:31

Hello, How long are you all planning on waiting before trying for Babies? xx

Fiona, sunday 27-Dec-20 78 7,840
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which song to walk down the aisle to?
goingtobemrsmatthews, 6 December, 2013 at 21:58

Me and oh love both these songs, but we cannot pick? Help! We are having a church wedding.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-_4oxZH60A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zkYrYLYM0g Thanks! x ...

SamanthaBrandon, thursday 17-Dec-20 10 2,974
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Offering free wedding photography to anyone affected by Covid
tbd, 21 November, 2020 at 18:15

Hi all, Hope this okay to post. I'd like to offer a limited number of slots for free engagement & wedding photography to people whose wedding/financial situation has been affected by Covid in any...

tbd, monday 7-Dec-20 11 275
Danniellax
5 years too early?
Danniellax, 29 October, 2015 at 01:04

I am newly engaged, and we've set our wedding date for 24-10-2020 ...Because we've set the date so far in advance when do I want to begin actually planning and booking? I want to be excited and start...

April21Bride, wednesday 2-Dec-20 9 4,056
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Terrible nightmare
Mary, 25 November, 2020 at 21:13

Hello everyone, it's the first time I'm writing here, last night I had a terrible nightmare. I was completely naked in the church in front of all the guests! what a terrible shame !!! I woke up...

Kathy, wednesday 2-Dec-20 4 167
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Help required for certificate and photography
Lampedusa1122, 5 April, 2020 at 23:40

Hi everyone, First time posting. I have a question regarding the certificate after it has been signed and photography. My mum has told me that right after the certificate is signed, the registrar...

Michal, sunday 29-Nov-20 6 991
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Re-Arranged Wedding. Alternative Entertainment, Games Ideas
LookingForward2020, 16 July, 2020 at 18:25

Hi Everyone, First of all, congratulations to all the brides to be and of course those already married who are reading this. Not sure where to put this question up but I guess here is as good as any....

ExpensivePinkFlowers, sunday 29-Nov-20 14 1,061
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Knickers.....
MrsB2015, 16 July, 2014 at 22:13

Might be a bit personal but what are u all doing for underwear? I won't be wearing a bra but don't know what to do about knickers. On normal nights out mine put Bridget jones to shame but guessing OH...

Marco, sunday 29-Nov-20 20 4,329
panda2011
Tights/Stockings/Bare Legs?
panda2011, 7 September, 2011 at 10:55

As the title says really! What is everyone having under their dress? I can't decide if I should dash out & buy stockings or tights for Saturday or if I would be more comfortable with bare legs. ...

Marco, sunday 29-Nov-20 26 11,882
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Kilts !!
, 16 October, 2012 at 14:55

So the OH family are scots ...some are more scots than others but the OH father is very much a "im a scot" guy. The OH was born in England but moved to Scotland when he was 8 or so, but doesnt think...

Kilts, saturday 28-Nov-20 55 6,110
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Chocolate Cake instead of Wedding Cake??
MacyLil, 3 February, 2012 at 15:33

So I'm a sucker for chocolate cake and I'm seriously, and I mean seriously, considering getting a chocolate wedding cake Anyone got any experience here??

Anna, monday 23-Nov-20 13 2,327
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How long does it take to walk down the aisle??????
kj82, 6 May, 2010 at 21:18

Lol, a bit of a strange thing to ask but we're just thinking about entrance music and most songs we like dont get going for at least 30 odd seconds. I really like the Jonathan Cain Here Comes The...

Michal, wednesday 18-Nov-20 9 15,578
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Dry hire / own caterer venue SE UK
katlake4, 7 July, 2014 at 08:30

Hi guys, I am struggling a great deal to find a self catered/dry hire venue. my fisnce and his family are all South African and I have found a great South African caterer to do our food. However I...

Scott, monday 16-Nov-20 3 1,061
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Cake topper (insanely cute flash)
, 25 August, 2011 at 21:53

So I wanted to try to make something like this but ended up finding this amazing lady on Etsy who carved these for us and added a bouquet at my request. She just put it up so I could buy the reserved...

+1231-821-5515, monday 16-Nov-20 16 4,365
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Unusual venues in Sheffield
LuxuriousGoldCars124, 25 March, 2014 at 11:35

Hi all We are just starting planning and I am finding searching for venues that meet all of our requirements quite tricky, I am not really looking for a hotel or stately home but really want somewhere...

Michal, thursday 12-Nov-20 10 2,637
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Engagement ring size
Rose25, 22 October, 2014 at 12:40

Hi folks! It's my first time on here so i hope i'm posting in the right section. Basically, i'm in a bit of a quandary over what to do with my engagement ring, and I'm hoping there might be some other...

MikeBcn, sunday 8-Nov-20 12 7,439
Skeptical78
Menu choices on invitations...HOW?!
Skeptical78, 9 January, 2013 at 10:03

Hi everyone, We've changed our mind and are now having a proper sit-down meal at the reception. Each guest gets a choice between 3 starters, 3 mains and 3 desserts. We need to get the choices to the...

Becca, tuesday 3-Nov-20 10 1,254
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Mallorca finca wedding on a budget
ExpensiveYellowStationery51116, 1 November, 2019 at 14:24

Hi, I am wondering if this is feasible - I want to have a blessing in Mallorca in an old farmhouse / finca. However my budget is under 6000 EUROS to include the venue hire and accommodation at the...

Sally, monday 2-Nov-20 663
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Flowers...Wholesale or other ideas?
Dana_leigh, 16 February, 2012 at 14:53

Hi I'm seriously thinking about making my own bouquets and flower arrangements. Does anyone know where I can get cheap/wholesale flowers so I can get what i need without going to a florist or trawling...

Akiles, tuesday 27-Oct-20 18 7,802
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What Colour Carpet For Aisle Outside On Grass?
, 16 May, 2013 at 11:43

I'm getting married in my dad's garden and the marquee company is providing 4' wide carpet for the aisle. They've just emailed asking what colour i want. I just presumed it came in red but now i'm...

Dubai, tuesday 27-Oct-20 4 795

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