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Wedding Bouquets Advice
LuxuriousRedStationery73751, 19 December, 2019 at 19:23

I feel worried when my sister told me I will be in charge of the wedding bouquets on her big day. My bridesmaid dress is Burgundy, could you please give some advice on how to choose the most suitable...

LuxuriousRedStatione, monday 30-Dec-19 1 667
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Pets and corkage
ExpensivePinkCars54207, 30 December, 2019 at 13:26

Hi looking to see if anyone’s found a pet friendly and corkage venue near stansted , bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. Got two lovely spaniels and want them to be there too, looking to spend £**** on...

ExpensivePinkCars542, monday 30-Dec-19 319
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Guest plus one advice
Expensivepurplebridesmaid50886, 28 December, 2019 at 12:11

Hi there! me and my partner are the stage in our wedding plans where we are just about to order our invitations. We have all of our guest numbers ready to go and know who we’d like to invite to the...

ExpensiveRedStatione, sunday 29-Dec-19 1 560
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Youth hostel really a cheap alternative wedding option??
SunnyYellowDiamonds94938, 29 December, 2019 at 18:52

Hi there. This is my first post. Partner and I recently got engaged. We want a civil ceremony but for a large group (around 150 or so). We're hippies so would love something quite low key and informal...

SunnyYellowDiamonds9, sunday 29-Dec-19 316
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Gorgeous
LuxuriousRedStationery73751, 29 December, 2019 at 18:37

I am the MOH. I received my bridesmaid dress a week ago and now had time to share the picture of my gorgeous dress. My sister, the bride told me to buy one dress from an online boutique called Mix...

LuxuriousRedStatione, sunday 29-Dec-19 242
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Eloping for Vow Renewal, woodland ceremony, HELP PLEASE!
Lorns, 13 December, 2019 at 22:14

Hi! My husband and I are going to renew our vows. We are going to elope, just him and I and we’d love to do it in a woodland setting, just the two of us and a celebrant. Can anyone help in...

Wedding Photography, thursday 26-Dec-19 1 1,381
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Looking for witness's
LuxuriousBrownCakes60890, 13 December, 2019 at 11:59

Looking for a couple of people available to be witness's in either York or london around the 17th found this website on google and people seems open minded, so thought i would ask

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Engagement ring damaged by wedding ring designer
GreenIvyRedBerries20, 14 December, 2019 at 11:22

Having a nightmare and not sure what to do. I have a very intricate enagement ring with a twisted band, it is extremely delicate, but I love it. I couldn't find a wedding ring anywhere that matched it...

HollyHavisham, saturday 21-Dec-19 1 648
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URGENT wedding advice needed
SunnyGoldDiamonds92969, 13 December, 2019 at 21:44

Hello, We live in the UK.We are getting married next February in walt Disney world resort in Florida. My twin 6 year old daughters will be bridesmaids. My 12 year old son wants to be a bridesmaid...

HollyHavisham, friday 20-Dec-19 4 694
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The most suitable colour of bouquets to match with my bridesmaid dress!
LuxuriousRedStationery73751, 19 December, 2019 at 19:15

My sister will get married next year and I will be the MOH. My bridesmaid dress is on the way and now my sister is asking me to find some bouquets and cards for the wedding. The colour of the...

LuxuriousRedStatione, thursday 19-Dec-19 2,265
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Videography app
RomanticGreenConfetti29223, 14 December, 2019 at 16:52

Me and my love are due to marry August 2020 in Sheffield. Pretty much everything major is booked including a photographer. A few weeks ago my maid of honour asked about our videographer, however, this...

RomanticGreenConfett, thursday 19-Dec-19 1 530
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Fresh flowers for wedding?
SunnyBlueCars88915, 14 December, 2019 at 11:55

Hello! How are you and your wedding preparations? In 4 years I have a wedding but I love to plan earlier so I hope that everything will go like I dream. I wanted to ask you what do you think about...

RomanticGreenStation, sunday 15-Dec-19 554
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Planning is hard!
MrsHowardtobe2020, 3 December, 2019 at 12:37

Hi! I've only just signed up to the forum, hoping to be able to chat to other brides and stop annoying my family and friends every day! I seem to have hit a bit of a wall, I've booked my venue and...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 10-Dec-19 6 918
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Wedding photography decisions
LuxuriousYellowCakes75128, 4 December, 2019 at 21:16

So I've been looking around at wedding photographers for the past couple of months, but I just can't seem to make up my mind if I should book up or not. I'm absolutely terrified of being in front of...

Wedding Photography, saturday 7-Dec-19 2 642
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How to save money on wedding?
SunnyPurpleCakes89580, 7 December, 2019 at 09:24

Get the most out of your flowers Price out multiple meal options Simplify your drink options Stick to in-season blooms Ask about excess inventory Shop sample gowns Use the venue’s resources Skip the...

SunnyPurpleCakes8958, saturday 7-Dec-19 434
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Cake budget
HappyGreenFlowers3581, 6 December, 2019 at 11:52

We're getting married in Barbados next August so currently liaising with bakers. Being in England we're having to go off of recommendations. wondered how people get around suppliers that ask what's...

RomanticGreenStation, saturday 7-Dec-19 375
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Nice bridesmaid dresses
LuxuriousIvoryCakes71182, 5 December, 2019 at 15:08

I have 6 bridesmaids for my wedding next year and am struggling to find nice dresses that are not really old fashioned! I would be happy for them all to wear different styles but would want them in...

LuxuriousIvoryCakes7, thursday 5-Dec-19 352
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Bespoke suit for OH
, 17 June, 2014 at 22:31

Can anyone suggest a UK tailor who doesn't charge the earth to make a suit for the OH and his best man? Thanks so much xx

SunnyRedBridesmaid85, thursday 5-Dec-19 9 1,365
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Made to measure suits
*Pugsley*, 30 September, 2013 at 21:26

Heya, Has anyone's OH got a suit made to measure before? My OH is looking in to this but he just can't justify Saville Row prices but I'm not sure how much cheaper other tailors would be and whether...

SunnyRedBridesmaid85, thursday 5-Dec-19 15 6,704
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Is it weird not to have to put down a deposit for hair and makeup?
ExpensiveRedHair47253, 21 November, 2019 at 22:15

I'm in the process of booking a hair and makeup lady for my wedding next year. She said she doesn't take deposits and can pay for the trial on the trial day, and the wedding hair/makeup on the wedding...

HappyRedDiamonds1625, wednesday 4-Dec-19 2 667
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what color scheme can be best for june wedding?
Madeline1986, 23 November, 2019 at 18:39

I have two schemes in mind. 1. mixture of dark green and light green (mint-ish) 2. orange and coral pink.

Wildcoastflowers, wednesday 4-Dec-19 1 469
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Bridesmaids problems
ExpensiveOrangeConfetti57459, 3 December, 2019 at 14:17

Ive got 10 bridesmaids, who are wearing open toe shoes. I’ve asked them all to have french polish on hands and toes, but one bridesmaid has had orange gel done and is refusing to change it ?. My...

HappyBlueCars582, tuesday 3-Dec-19 2 537
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Hen day suggestions
RomanticBlueCars38288, 30 November, 2019 at 10:00

I'm at a loss of what to do for my hen day. A friend has offered to organise it, but so far the options are gin tasting, not good as half my friends don't drink it! Cup cake making or a spa day with...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 2-Dec-19 1 409
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Does anyone have any unique dress recommendations?
HappyBrownBridesmaid11850, 1 December, 2019 at 20:44

Really tired of seeing the same dresses! Would love an alternative to lace and chiffon...I like silk but not sure I've found the right one yet. Thank you

RomanticGreenStation, monday 2-Dec-19 329
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Invitations
NatashaHamer1988, 30 November, 2019 at 14:30

Hi all, im thinking of writing my save the dates soon and like the idea of posting them in family’s and friends Christmas cards. Im not getting married until 2021 but I think at least people have save...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 2-Dec-19 308
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Destination Bridal MUA?
ExpensiveBlueBridesmaid57992, 2 December, 2019 at 13:35

Hello i am getting married next February in Marrakesh and am looking for an MUA who will be willing to travel to Morocco ? I didn’t haven’t much luck online but wanted to do the trial in London and...

ExpensiveBlueBridesm, monday 2-Dec-19 225
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Saving the date
NatashaHamer1988, 30 November, 2019 at 15:14

Hi all, I would like to send my save the dates soon, I have an idea of sending them in peoples Christmas cards this year, which I personally think is a nice touch, but on one hand I don’t want to...

NatashaHamer1988, saturday 30-Nov-19 246
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Giving Notice
Helenb75, 24 November, 2019 at 17:13

Hello there My partner and I attended our local registry office on Friday to give notice. We took all the documentation I was told to bring, when I showed my decree absolute the registrar told me I...

HappyPinkHair15172, tuesday 26-Nov-19 349
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Seating plan and top table
, 25 November, 2019 at 23:15

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Finding a wedding ring to go with engagement!
SunnyGoldFlowers86760, 23 November, 2019 at 23:25

Hello! wonder if anyone could help or if anyone has experienced similar. I am struggling to find a wedding ring to match my engagement ring due to its shape and style (not typical solitaire). Pic...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 25-Nov-19 326
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Hen do letdowns
RomanticGreenConfetti30121, 24 November, 2019 at 23:54

So my MOH and bridesmaids have started organising my away hen party. As I have a big family the number of people I needed to invite was quite a large number. I’ve sent out a text to everyone to see...

HappyBlueCars582, monday 25-Nov-19 429
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Anyone married at Whitsand bay fort OR Blue bar porthtowan??
CornwallBride, 24 November, 2019 at 18:05

Hi there! I have looked at these two venues that suit my budget and needs, I'm wondering has anybody been here and has any views please? I really liked the idea of whitsand bay fort , sent emails back...

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