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Em1982
teeth whitening?
Em1982, 21 February, 2011 at 10:03

I would like to do something with my teeth for my wedding day but dont want to pay the fortune that laser teeth whitening costs. my dentist said i can get something that costs £295 and they take a...

Kristenabbott, wednesday 16-Jul-25 22 11,128
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Card storage ideas needed
tash&ste, 16 April, 2015 at 13:30

Hi all. I need some inspiration (again!) What are you having for card and gift storage?

Myprepaid, tuesday 15-Jul-25 18 2,700
Dani
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED:🚨 Last chance! 🚨 Our £25,000 wedding giveaway ends Monday @11.59pm...have you entered?
Dani, 27 February, 2025 at 13:03

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Alternatives to chair sashes!
HappyYellowDiamonds675, 27 July, 2017 at 21:15

Hi!! I'm in need of help please! I'm looking for some ideas on how to decorate my chair at the reception. I havent got a large budget either. My reception is a small traditional pub with all the beams...

James, monday 14-Jul-25 4 1,445
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Glitzy Secrets - in a quandry over accessories
mrs2b2013, 19 June, 2012 at 07:59

Hello everyone, this is my gfirst post in a long time and i really need some advice. I love the accessories that Glitzy secrets currently have but I dont know whether what i want will be too OTT. I...

Stephen, sunday 13-Jul-25 15 2,743
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Small wedding - Seating plan
WelshSam, 27 November, 2013 at 13:28

I'm having a small wedding 27 max and I've been thinking as it's such a small wedding I probably won't be needing an official seating plan to show my guests where they'll be sitting.... I will be...

Dan, sunday 13-Jul-25 12 8,620
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Getting "legally" married before the big day.
Adsco, 25 September, 2014 at 18:14

Hi all, I was just wondering what people's opinions are on getting the legal side and the paperwork out the way before the big day? Is this a normal thing to do? The thing is, we have our hearts set...

Calina, saturday 12-Jul-25 16 9,972
RomanticIvoryCakes31498
Horse trailer conversion
RomanticIvoryCakes31498, 9 July, 2025 at 18:04

Im planning on starting a horse trailer conversion, but want to stay away from the traditional ones so my question is: What would you like to hire? Everything seems to be made for adults so one idea...

RomanticIvoryCakes31, friday 11-Jul-25 1 20
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Civil wedding
Taiye, 29 June, 2025 at 00:04

Hi, I'm new here🥺 I'm doing my civil wedding in September or October this year, I'm looking for a venue for our intimate reception and a planner in Bournemouth, and whilst feeling overwhelmed about...

Brian159james, friday 11-Jul-25 2 46
amandam
Getting Rings blessed
amandam, 14 June, 2008 at 18:24

I've been married just over 3 years now and me and H both have had to get new wedding rings ? Mine was stolen and his cracked and hes got to have it remade He suggested getting them both blessed by...

Robert, thursday 10-Jul-25 2 6,089
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Is 12 o clock too early??
hellsbells78, 6 June, 2009 at 16:24

Am having a little stress...the church is booked for 12..but then someone said to me that was too early for me and my 3 bms to have hair and make up done?. Has anyone else out there got married at...

VittoCheri, wednesday 9-Jul-25 10 4,222
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Order of service - yes or no?
Flowerfairy, 19 July, 2009 at 14:39

Hi all, Do you think that order of service is necessary? I’m trying to think back to friends Weddings and I’m sure they didn’t have them. Can’t decide whether to go for it or not? We're having a...

Kiri, wednesday 9-Jul-25 6 402
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FREE Wedding Photographer (looking to build up my wedding photography portfolio)
LuxuriousBrownStationery65387, 14 January, 2018 at 14:29

Hi there! I'm looking to build up my wedding photography portfolio and looking to shoot your wedding/engagement shoot for FREE. I'm not a cowboy looking to screw things up at the last minute - you'd...

Tasha, tuesday 8-Jul-25 4 2,144
MrsMac2be
Honeymoon Clothes?
MrsMac2be, 10 February, 2011 at 12:26

I already have 3 really pretty maxi dresses that I bought last year for my holidays, which will be coming on HM with us, I am looking for more dresses to wear and have just bought this from e-bay......

Perwyn, tuesday 8-Jul-25 19 5,333
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writing on a pebble
hanrh, 7 August, 2012 at 14:23

Hi all, I would like all of my guests to leave messages on a pebble much like the image below. Any ideas what sort of pen/paint could be used for this? Thank you Hannah xx

Robert, tuesday 8-Jul-25 5 1,792
Maldives2013
Writing your own vows
Maldives2013, 29 October, 2013 at 10:33

Hello, Has anyone on here written or going to write their own vows? We both really want to do this, but i am a tad nervous and have no clue what to write, how long they should be etc. I have had a...

Ethan, tuesday 8-Jul-25 4 1,309
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Writing to the Church!
Spandangley, 3 February, 2009 at 10:01

Hi everyone! I'm new here and already need help!! We have to write a letter to the Church basically asking them if we can get married there and I have no idea what to say really. It's not within our...

Ethan, tuesday 8-Jul-25 15 24,104
Jessica
Photographer 13th September
Jessica, 8 July, 2025 at 08:33

Hi, I am looking for a photographer for 13th September for a vow renewal in malvern Only need about an hour as a small ceremony, but like to capture the moment.

Jessica, tuesday 8-Jul-25 17
BrideMrsT2B
Nails - Gel Overlays or Biosculpting??
BrideMrsT2B, 12 March, 2011 at 17:48

Hi Ladies, Need some nail help please. My natural nails are quite short, don't usually grow over the end of my fingertip IYKWIM so I normally go for acrylic nail extensions. The only thing is the nail...

Faysal, monday 7-Jul-25 13 22,070 1
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Nails - professional or DIY?
maxinegallie, 22 June, 2012 at 22:00

Hi hitchers, I'm fairly sure I will do my own nails for the wedding, 4 weeks now so having to consider all these little details (headache time). Much as I'd love my nails done properly, I don't really...

Faysal, monday 7-Jul-25 13 1,977
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Anyone wore/wearing a juliet cap veil?
hotcookie, 13 April, 2016 at 08:48

I wasn't planning on wearing a veil at all (my dress has an awesome lace back) but I made an impulse buy in the local hospice shop yesterday of a gorgeous cathedral length juliet cap veil-it has a...

V1RUS, sunday 6-Jul-25 1 707
lady_esmerelda
cancer charity pins
lady_esmerelda, 19 April, 2008 at 13:37

Hi, We're looking at having cancer charity pins as our favours. We want breast cancer pins for the women, but dont know what to give the men. Does anyone know of any other charities with awareness...

Andriy, saturday 5-Jul-25 10 1,475
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How much should I pay for an adult bridesmaid dress?
sjgr, 22 May, 2011 at 17:02

Help please!!! I went shopping yesterday with my only adult bridesmaid and the only dress we found we could agree on is £260! This seems a lot to me, but don't really have an idea of average price....

Fatima, saturday 5-Jul-25 21 23,026
goldpants
***Find your dress twin***
goldpants, 6 December, 2013 at 10:59

So... as it says above.... do we have some dress twins knocking around and not realised? For anyone who has bought a dress, yet to wear it or an OM, post your dress designer and make below and I will...

The, friday 4-Jul-25 186 20,536
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What are you doing with your pets on your wedding day?
, 13 November, 2013 at 09:34

Web our wedding comes around in aug 2014 my website will be 3 ( well her bdays the next day) and my rottie will be 1 and a half, everyone who is trusted to look after them or even could look after...

Walter, friday 4-Jul-25 30 3,130
VikingPrincess
1st Wedding Coordinator Meeting - what to ask?
VikingPrincess, 15 November, 2010 at 21:12

Hi, everyone! Our venue is providing us with a wedding coordinator both before and on the day - it will be the same person (I have heard of brides who ended up with a new person on the day and hadn't...

Lisacald, thursday 3-Jul-25 5 4,602 1
cinnamonfairy
How many copies of Wedding Certificate? OMs??
cinnamonfairy, 21 November, 2012 at 16:12

Pretty much what the title says! We need to make an appointment for our legal preliminaries and give notice, and at the same time we need to order copies of our wedding certificates. How many...

Walter, wednesday 2-Jul-25 15 9,274
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Food tasting done!
Mr_P, 12 March, 2017 at 15:14

Hello. So, when booking our caterers last year, we knew we'd taken a bit of a risk. A new company, just a pair of lads who individually had a good pedigree but were setting up together. A special...

Bessie, tuesday 1-Jul-25 6 1,047
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...

Ronald, monday 30-Jun-25 2 1,831
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How much to spend on catering??
pandapops101, 6 June, 2012 at 21:33

Evening I'm finding it really hard to know what is a reasonable price to pay a caterer. I know I don't want to spend (and can't afford to spend) more than £30 per person on a 3 course wedding...

Bernard, sunday 29-Jun-25 11 11,811
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Guest plus one dilemma
SL, 16 June, 2025 at 14:02

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some outside perspective on this. My fiancé and I are have roughly finalised our wedding guest list, and as with many weddings, numbers and budget are tight. We’ve...

RomanticGreenStation, saturday 28-Jun-25 1 53
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How thick should a wedding ring practically be?
, 16 August, 2013 at 20:30

Since you lovely ladies helped me decide what sort of ring to have, I've had a look on Alba Rose and found that they do a plain 2mm (that's narrow enough right?) band and you can choose from light,...

, friday 27-Jun-25 13 5,549

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