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ITV DOCUMENTARY - CORONAVIRUS
SunnyYellowConfetti53898, 23 March, 2020 at 14:20

Shine TV, the makers of BBC’s MasterChef and Channel 4’s Hunted are making a documentary for ITV about coronavirus in Britain. We’d like to hear how coronavirus is affecting you. Do you have your...

Sanjeev-Nanda-offici, wednesday 1-Apr-20 2 958
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Coronavirus - anyone thinking of cancelling/postponing?
SunnyGoldConfetti509, 12 March, 2020 at 17:00

Hi everyone, wanted some advice from people in the same boat as me. Due to get married in Portugal at the beginning of July, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried about the coronavirus and how it...

Sanjeev-Nanda-offici, wednesday 1-Apr-20 20 3,288
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Just the two of us ceremony
RomanticPurpleCars37996, 30 March, 2020 at 21:57

This may be a strange question, but what does a ceremony look like when you are just meeting an officiant at a chosen location with only your to-be spouse? We wanted to go super simple and planned a...

HappyBlueCars582, wednesday 1-Apr-20 1 545
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Bridal Party Gifts
HappyYellowHair93052, 26 March, 2020 at 17:12

Hi everyone, Hope you're all keeping OK! I was just wondering if I could be nosy and ask what gifts you bought for your bridal party, please? I'm trying to get some ideas and stick to budget, but I'd...

Sanjeev-Nanda-offici, friday 27-Mar-20 763
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Has anyone ever got a deposit back from a cancelled supplier?
Mrs*W*2B, 20 April, 2014 at 21:29

We are thinking of cancelling our photographer as she has annoyed me on a few occasions since booking her nearly 2 years ago... The main two being: emailing us last year about 'final prep' and saying...

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Wedding Dress Insurance?
LuxuriousPinkHair74662, 17 March, 2020 at 16:01

Hi all, has anyone insured their wedding dress? I have found the dress and my parents have paid the deposit but they are now worrying that with the current Coronovirus situation that the shop may go...

Sanjeev-Nanda-offici, thursday 26-Mar-20 536
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Wedding in June 2020, too early to postpone?
xxxloloxxx, 23 March, 2020 at 13:17

Hi, my UK wedding is 26th June 2020, my venue feel postponing is inevitable but I feel it’s to early to make a decision?! What are your thoughts? I would rather wait until nearer the time as it’s just...

Sanjeev-Nanda-offici, thursday 26-Mar-20 1 719
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Budget Friendly Wedding Venue
SunnyPurpleDiamonds81285, 25 March, 2020 at 20:21

Hi All, Hoping that someone may be able to help. We had our venue booked for a 2021 wedding at Tower Hill Barns in Llangollen. Unfortunately my partner has had to take a 20% pay cut due to the ongoing...

SunnyPurpleDiamonds8, wednesday 25-Mar-20 488
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Makeup artist messing around
ExpensiveGreenConfetti46517, 24 March, 2020 at 11:53

Hi ive booked a makeup artist in September 2019 for a wedding in August 2020. I paid a deposit of £100. I now want to cancel or get her to just do hair instead. Her instagram does not state deposits...

Chris Giles Photogra, wednesday 25-Mar-20 1 613
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Covid 19 - 6th June 2020
HappyYellowDecor18566, 24 March, 2020 at 07:59

Hi Our wedding is due to be on 6th June. We are preparing ourselves for it only being 4 people there if registry offices are back up and running by then. We have decided if this is the case to have a...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 24-Mar-20 646
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Venue charging more for postponing (covid-19)
Windsorbridetobe, 24 March, 2020 at 07:15

Hi all please can you share whether your venue is charging you more for moving wedding to next year? We were due to get married on end June and have now postponed to the same weekend next year based...

Windsorbridetobe, tuesday 24-Mar-20 557
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Coronorvirus - Wedding in April, do we wait or postpone?
RomanticRedFlowers32817, 17 March, 2020 at 13:57

Hi everyone, We are in such a predicament with the coronovirus, we get married at the end of April in the UK. We really don't know whether to postpone to a later date or just to wade it out? Of course...

SunnyBrownHair83668, friday 20-Mar-20 4 977
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Wedding is April and Covid-19 issues
ExpensivePinkCakes54963, 18 March, 2020 at 13:04

Sooo unsure what to do. 2 wedding events from early to mid april. Vendors havent cancelled yet. Guests are 80 at one and 250 at the other. And looks like guest numbers will now be much lower due to...

ExpensivePurpleCakes, thursday 19-Mar-20 2 634
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Help. Wedding advice
ExpensivePinkCakes54963, 18 March, 2020 at 13:05

Sooo unsure what to do. 2 wedding events from early to mid april. Vendors havent cancelled yet. Guests are 80 at one and 250 at the other. And looks like guest numbers will now be much lower due to...

ExpensivePinkCakes54, wednesday 18-Mar-20 431
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Photography advice for late October wedding
HappyPinkDiamonds13554, 14 March, 2020 at 18:46

Evening all, my partner and I, are looking to get married late October and are thinking of a ceremony at 4pm, and we were trying to work out if this will make the photos potentially difficult in the...

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Gap filler
LuxuriousIvoryCars856, 15 March, 2020 at 08:36

Does anyone have ideas to fill a 2 hour gap in out day between the wedding breakfast and when the evening guests arrive. We have a dj, cassino tables and photo booth but not until 730 and the...

Wedding Photography, sunday 15-Mar-20 417
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Wedding insurance.... Looking to book venue and registrar's this week
ExpensiveYellowStationery49117, 15 March, 2020 at 07:05

We are planning a wedding in late October and We will look to get some insurance if it is possible, (must admit I didn't know there was such a thing until someone said yesterday) I have had a quick...

ExpensiveYellowStati, sunday 15-Mar-20 215
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Where can I find work for wedding entertainment?
EntertainersWorldwide, 13 March, 2020 at 16:27

I thought I'd ask the community where you have looked at types of entertainment to book for your wedding? I would like to get more enquiries (I am a singer) but when I see the sheer volume of...

EntertainersWorldwid, saturday 14-Mar-20 1 442
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Wedding day schedule
ExpensiveIvoryCakes56071, 13 March, 2020 at 18:42

Hi everyone! I’m on the 4 week countdown and now starting to think about my wedding day schedule- mainly the reception. My ceremony is at 10:45am and the reception starts from 12 until about 6/6:30...

ExpensiveIvoryCakes5, friday 13-Mar-20 302
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Guests not sending rsvps back
Expensivepurplebridesmaid50886, 4 March, 2020 at 11:22

Hi there! I’m looking for some advice and if anyone else has experienced this. Me and my fiancé sent our wedding invitations back in January and have asked for the rsvps to be sent back by 1st April....

ExpensiveIvoryCakes5, friday 13-Mar-20 6 846
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Help! 40s or 50's inspired wedding dress
SunnyYellowConfetti93187, 12 January, 2020 at 15:20

Hi all. My search for the prefect wedding outfit has become a bit of a saga and I'd really appreciate some help, as I feel like I'm going around in circles atm! I'd really like a vintage look, with a...

Ellajackson, friday 13-Mar-20 2 633
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Help! witnesses needed
SunnyBrownStationery97706, 12 March, 2020 at 10:43

My partner and I are planning a secret mixed sex Civil Partnership within the next month - the problem is, we need two witnesses to attend the registry office to witness us sign the required...

SunnyBrownStationery, thursday 12-Mar-20 287
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Hen Crafts to Take Away on the Day
RomanticGreenStationery27135, 9 March, 2020 at 19:46

Hi, I'm not having any bridesmaids or a proper hen do, but two of my best friends are flying in from abroad, shortly before the wedding, and I thought it would be nice if we could have a low key 'hen...

SunnyOrangeFlowers95, tuesday 10-Mar-20 329
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Can’t attend my sisters hen!
ExpensivePinkDiamonds49983, 9 March, 2020 at 09:28

Hi everyone, First time posting, not a bride but a bridesmaid! My sister is getting married in the summer, has her hen in April. I live in Abu Dhabi, we are both teachers so luckily for me she...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 10-Mar-20 418
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When to start planning wedding if moving across country in 7 months
FreeElf, 2 February, 2020 at 21:31

Hi, My fiance and I are planning to move house in August (7 months from now)- somewhere which is a 4-5 hour drive away from where we currently live. We've heard that planning a wedding long-distance...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 10-Mar-20 2 493
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LVL lashes and waterproof mascara
Tractorette, 4 March, 2020 at 19:56

Hello! Hoping to get LVL lashes before my wedding and honeymoon (end of May). I had it done last week for the first time and am fairly impressed, but still feel I'd want to wear mascara on top AND...

Happybride71, tuesday 10-Mar-20 418
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Secret civil ceremony marriage then wedding in a few years?
Thesingingbride, 9 January, 2020 at 05:52

Hi, My partner and I have two children together and have been together for 13 years. We have both recently had health scares that have made getting quickly and legally married more urgent in our...

Happybride71, tuesday 10-Mar-20 3 723
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Village Hall wedding
JayJayxox , 7 March, 2020 at 11:34

Hi we are thinking of going down the diy wedding route and booking a village hall as our venue. We really love the shabby chic vibe. Not sure where to start with regards to finding the ideal venue....

MissCakeyBun, sunday 8-Mar-20 1 416
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Mother of the Bride hates chosen wedding venue - AITA? What should I do?
SunnyYellowHair89358, 3 March, 2020 at 18:52

Background info: Me (Bride, 23F) and Groom (26M) moved into our first home October 2018 and got engaged in September 2019. We are planning to get married in May/ June 2022. Mother of the Bride (MoB)...

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Blushing Bride Box
HappyYellowHair93052, 6 March, 2020 at 14:37

Hi, Just wondering if anyone's subscribed to a Blushing Bride Box, and - if so - if it's worth it? I'm really tempted to sign up, you seem to get some good stuff in it - but I've read a small few...

RomanticGreenStation, saturday 7-Mar-20 441
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Pampas grass /gold cutlery
HappyGreenBridesmaid33731, 5 March, 2020 at 09:14

Hi, Can anyone suggest places or links where I can purchase fluffy pampas grass and gold cutlery. Everywhere I have looked is very very expensive, I've been quoted nearly £900 for the cutlery alone....

HappyGreenBridesmaid, thursday 5-Mar-20 295
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Dress dilemma
LuxuriousRedConfetti66736, 26 February, 2020 at 14:59

I bought my wedding dress with one of my bridesmaids. She came to the dress shops and we found a dress I loved. Sadly, she's decided not to come to my wedding and left her bridesmaid dress in my...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 2-Mar-20 406

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