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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 1,984
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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 1 708
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 1,476
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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 23,030
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 20,540
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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 3,131
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 4,625 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 9,354
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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 1,049
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 1,833
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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 11,812
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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 56
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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,...

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Veronica
Too cold in Spain in October??
Veronica, 21 February, 2025 at 15:39

Hello, Just need some advice, I was planning to get married in August but it doesn’t look like that’s happening now. I am happy to push back to October but I just wonder if it might be a bit too...

Mason, thursday 26-Jun-25 5 139
*tinkerbell*
is it bad luck to show people your dress?
*tinkerbell*, 7 August, 2012 at 21:13

I know its bad luck for the groom to see your dress. But is it bad luck for other people to see your dress? Obviously i want it to have a wow effect when i walk down the aisle in it so wont be showing...

Walter, wednesday 25-Jun-25 18 16,875
BrideCummins14
Getting married outside your Parish
BrideCummins14, 12 February, 2013 at 11:55

Can anyone help please (slight panic mode) I have just spoken to the registrars of Suffolk and they have said we need to be living in Suffolk for a minimum of 8 days before they can legally marry...

Emma, tuesday 24-Jun-25 10 1,359
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Stressed!! Got to change briidesmaid dresses
u_21@hotmail.co.uk, 10 May, 2016 at 07:34

Feeling stressed!! Bridesmaid dresses now don't fit and I can't get another size as discontinued! Need to sell these first before I get others. But I need to find cheap dresses no kore than £50...

johnalme, tuesday 24-Jun-25 16 3,755
MrsDaysh2b
Jigsaw puzzle guest book
MrsDaysh2b, 24 March, 2014 at 21:26

I'm looking for a jigsaw puzzle (preferably wooden) to use as a guest book for my wedding in September this year. We're having 60 guests in total so I guess I need about a 30-40 piece jigsaw? I've...

Witherellson, tuesday 24-Jun-25 6 4,858
Lofty86
Shoes for big feet!
Lofty86, 5 September, 2011 at 09:43

Hi, Another post from me today! My poor son has chicken pox and is currently asleep, leaving me to do some wedding planning! (should probably be cleaning though!) Anyhow, I just wondered if there were...

Hannah, monday 23-Jun-25 11 2,457
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One Bride, Two Sets of Bridesmaids
DanniWoodthorpe, 12 November, 2017 at 15:51

Hi everyone, I am in need of some advice regarding bridesmaids and dress colours but just to give fair warning I'm going to be the bride although technically I'm the groom, if this offends you or...

Patricia, sunday 22-Jun-25 2 958
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Overseas Bridesmaids
fatbunneh, 24 June, 2013 at 20:57

Hi everyone, I have two very close friends, both of whom live in Qatar. I live, and am getting married, in London. They're very excited about flying over for the wedding and have no problems doing so...

KHAN, friday 20-Jun-25 5 1,196
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Finding a bridal suite to get ready
Alicia, 6 September, 2023 at 09:11

Hi there About to secure a venue in the Cotswolds (cripps barn) that has no accommodation or bridal suite on site. So I’m looking for somewhere local to get ready in in the morning that’s big enough...

Marleigh, friday 20-Jun-25 3 217
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Thursday weddings
Spudnik, 20 April, 2015 at 07:51

Ho does any one have any experience on having a week day wedding. Me and my partner are looking at a Thursday as its 5k cheaper" my parents have got upset saying no one will come as they will need to...

Tanner, thursday 19-Jun-25 38 10,093
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Venue in the Yorkshire area
Emma, 15 June, 2025 at 14:10

Hi all. I'm looking for a venue in the Yorkshire dream preferably a barn type, we want a relaxed fun wedding. I've found a few but wondered if anyone had any suggestions? Would love there to be nice...

Fatima, thursday 19-Jun-25 1 47
Dani
Wedding decor ready? Let’s talk bookings! 🪩
Dani, 26 March, 2025 at 16:48

Hey nearlyweds, Have you already booked your decor team or still searching for the perfect match? Need help finding top decor pros near you? We’ve got you covered - let's bring that vision to life 👇 ...

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Kelsey
Booking registrar
Kelsey, 14 June, 2025 at 13:20

So we have decided to get married at our venue and they recommended we contact the registrar to ensure they can marry us that date etc. The venue to be paid directly to them is £520, how much is it...

Anderson786, monday 16-Jun-25 2 48
Kirsten
What questions to ask at venue appointment?
Kirsten, 29 January, 2024 at 11:14

Hi all Were off to see the venue we really like on Sunday and taking both parents for a show around but also for 2nd and 3rd head when asking questions. It's all overwhelming and I'm a sucker for...

Aristotle, friday 13-Jun-25 1 105 1
Jade
Looking for a service to steam my wedding dress
Jade, 8 June, 2025 at 10:21

Can anyone recommend a professional company that would come and professionally steam my wedding dress at my venue (DY10 area) so there is no creases etc as we are travelling in a well packed car for...

Susan, friday 13-Jun-25 1 57
Dani
Got your entertainment booked? 💃🪄🎨
Dani, 12 June, 2025 at 09:42

Whether you're dreaming of a dancefloor that never empties, a magician to wow your guests or a live painter creating unforgettable keepsakes - make sure your big day brings the magic ✨ Your guests...

Live painter

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Mini golf

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Photo booth

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Cocktail bar

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Theodora
How long does a civil ceremony last?
Theodora, 26 May, 2025 at 10:24

Hello, I'm having a really hard time with creating the timeline for the wedding day. I'm not British and have never attended a wedding in this country, so I have no clue how long things take and how...

PhotographybyBillHad, wednesday 11-Jun-25 2 123 1
Lynn
Save the Dates
Lynn, 26 May, 2025 at 14:27

Hey everyone, I was wondering how you're all handling save the dates. Are we only sending them to all-day guests, or are we sending them to evening guests, too? Thanks!

Robert, wednesday 11-Jun-25 1 40
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Rings - what's your engaement ring like and what wedding ring are you having?!
MrsB-to-be, 19 January, 2013 at 17:33

Went wedding ring shopping today and was certain I was just going to have a plain 2mm platinum band... My ring looks roughly like this... Platinum, 13 diamonds: So today I tried a 'bow tie' wedding...

Sardarzada, wednesday 11-Jun-25 45 8,490

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