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Wedding singer North Yorkshire
ExpensiveIvoryHair51644, 4 November, 2019 at 19:17

Hi, Can anyone recommend any wedding singers or duos based in or happy to travel to North Yorkshire? It is an August wedding, hopefully outdoor ceremony, and we were hoping for someone to sing before...

ExpensiveIvoryHair51, monday 4-Nov-19 344
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Evening or night wedding ceremony
SunnyYellowHair90163, 30 October, 2019 at 22:42

Hi ? Has anyone had a evening or night wedding ceremony ? I would like to get married in the evening when it’s dark outside if possible Now in winter although this could be earlier 4-5pm it may be too...

Paula @ Ollievision, monday 4-Nov-19 517
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Chiavari Chair Hire
jimjams, 5 November, 2012 at 13:42

I have my heart set on white Chiavari chairs for my Reception like the ones below, but I'm struggling to find hire companies either in my local area or prepared to deliver. Can anyone help?? My venue...

RomanticRedDiamonds2, thursday 31-Oct-19 8 3,966
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Setting a date Monday or Thursday
SunnyBlueDiamonds82536, 29 October, 2019 at 20:28

Hello fellow Brides and Grooms and Guests! So I can't afford a Friday or Saturday end of. So the question is Monday or Thursday? Now at first glance I could guesstimate that most if you will say...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 30-Oct-19 1 451
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Is my wedding too princessy?
ExpensiveOrangeStationery59165, 17 September, 2019 at 06:14

Hi there, I'm getting married in spring next year at an estate in Somerset. The wedding will be at a small church on the house grounds, and the wedding breakfast will be at the house. My mother-in-law...

gypsybride, tuesday 29-Oct-19 6 1,372
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Need advice & support plz? Quick wedding
gypsybride, 26 October, 2019 at 09:21

I’ve been engaged for a week, due to marry on 28 Jan. I want a small wedding of around 40-50 people so how can we organise an evening reception? Our families are all over Britain and many won’t...

gypsybride, tuesday 29-Oct-19 2 602
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Is anyone else bored of waiting for their big day yet?
kentgirl2020, 28 October, 2019 at 18:21

I have 229 days exactly until I say I do, and im bloody bored of waiting for the date!!! We booked our wedding this time last year, and it feels like there is so much longer to go still! Anyone else...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 29-Oct-19 400
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Advice Please - Makeup Hating Bride-to-be!
RomanticGreenStationery27135, 28 October, 2019 at 10:46

Hi all I have never worn makeup in my life apart from in a school play as a teenager and when a friend persuaded me to try a 'natural' makeup look once - both times, I hated how it made me feel (and...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 28-Oct-19 1 413
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Hate my wedding dress - am I crazy to buy a different one
LuxuriousBrownConfetti65312, 23 September, 2019 at 22:35

So I bought a wedding dress and when I did that, I was definitely influenced by my mothers opinion. Now that it’s bought, I realised it is so not my taste. I’m so annoyed. I really want to purchase a...

SunnyPurpleStationer, monday 28-Oct-19 496
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How to handle bridesmaids?
BigYellowTaxi, 4 October, 2019 at 16:42

I have 4 bridesmaids inc a maid of honour, but im having a REALLY hard time with it all. Its been the hardest part of all the planning. My MOH wont reply in the group chat i set up to make it easier,...

SunnyPurpleStationer, monday 28-Oct-19 7 1,302
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Dry Hire Reception Only Venues - Essex
RomanticPinkFlowers36954, 19 October, 2019 at 16:46

Hoping someone can help! I’m looking for a wedding reception venue only, simply want a lovely venue which is dry hire so I can sort out alcohol and catering in Essex. Feel like there’s nothing out...

JollyPinkConfetti617, monday 28-Oct-19 1 496
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I want to talk to you
RomanticRedCars73816, 11 October, 2019 at 05:35

Hi, I was hoping to get some advice. My venue had a running order and I was very happy to go along with this. However that was based on a 2pm Ceremony, the registrar could only do 1pm or 3pm on that...

LuxuriousGreenHair66, friday 25-Oct-19 690
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Wedding Venues - Kent
Emmarose54321, 8 October, 2019 at 09:05

Hi everyone - I am new to hitched, so please be gentle! I was just wondering whether anyone had any recommendations for venues in Kent. I want it to be a great day, but I do want to try and keep the...

LuxuriousGreenHair66, friday 25-Oct-19 2 781
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diy centerpieces vs hiring
MrsGtobe2017, 29 October, 2015 at 11:00

Hi, I've just started looking to get an idea of what centrepieces I would like and I am wondering whether doing them yourself saves any money or not compared to hiring them? I was thinking I wanted...

HappyIvoryStationery, thursday 24-Oct-19 6 1,334
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Medication to delay period? (TMI for some people)
Mrs Bloom, 18 January, 2009 at 13:52

I have quite irregular periods so it's hard for me to predict when they're going to arrive, but judging from the past few months it's a possibility it may arrive around the time of wedding, which...

LuxuriousIvoryCakes6, thursday 24-Oct-19 7 10,142
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2 witnesses needed!
SunnyIvoryConfetti84225, 22 October, 2019 at 23:44

Hi, my partner & I are getting married on June 18th 2020 at 2.30 in Truro. It’ll be a simple “no frills” wedding so not very time consuming! Can anyone help us please? We arrive in Newquay on the...

SunnyIvoryConfetti84, tuesday 22-Oct-19 336
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2 witnesses needed!
SunnyIvoryConfetti84225, 22 October, 2019 at 23:44

Hi, my partner & I are getting married on June 18th 2020 at 2.30 in Truro. It’ll be a simple “no frills” wedding so not very time consuming! Can anyone help us please? We arrive in Newquay on the...

SunnyIvoryConfetti84, tuesday 22-Oct-19 337
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0% PAYMENT PLANS FROM £8 PER WEEK - GOWNS FROM £50 MAIDS FROM £5.99 ACCESSORIES FROM £5
LoveMeDoBridesBoutique, 22 October, 2019 at 18:52

Buy all your wedding attire from us and take advantage of our 0% payment plan OFF THE PEG Gowns from £50-£699 Bridemaids from £5.99-£40 (online only) Shoes/Belts/jackets/veils/tiaras from £5 TO ORDER...

LoveMeDoBridesBoutiq, tuesday 22-Oct-19 245
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Am I being unfair?
SunnyBrownConfetti82416, 22 October, 2019 at 11:46

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Copycat bride
HappyBlueFlowers16552, 15 September, 2019 at 18:53

Hi all. I have a dilemma with a friend. She got engaged a few months after me and had stated she was not planning to marry soon due to finances, however, her parents are now paying. She has chosen to...

Chris Giles Photogra, monday 21-Oct-19 3 1,010
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Good Friday vs Easter Sunday wedding
SunnyGreenHair93266, 8 October, 2019 at 20:30

Hello! Looking for some honest opinions, we are considering getting married on either Good Friday or Easter Sunday. Mainly attracted to these dates as the vast majority of our guests would have a 4...

HappyBrownCars12359, monday 21-Oct-19 2 1,872
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Bandeoke Rockeoke
LuxuriousOrangeConfetti140, 16 October, 2019 at 14:19

Hi. We have been discussing the possibility of having a bandeoke/rockeoke style band at our wedding and wondered if anyone else had gone for it and how it went ? Obviously worried that with too many...

HappyBrownCars12359, monday 21-Oct-19 499
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John Lewis gift list reviews please
Cream&Blush, 12 February, 2017 at 21:07

Hiya, I'm not getting married until April next year so have plenty of time but was starting to think about where we might register. I was thinking of John Lewis as they have a good variety of products...

RomanticPinkConfetti, sunday 20-Oct-19 9 7,502 1
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Opinions on wedding dress?
SunnyOrangeDiamonds85487, 15 October, 2019 at 12:31

I bought my dress impulsively as it was only the 3rd I had tried on. I feel like I’ve fallen out of love with it but I really can’t afford a new one. What do you think? What can I do?

RomanticIvoryHair235, saturday 19-Oct-19 497
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Opinions on wedding dress?
SunnyOrangeDiamonds85487, 15 October, 2019 at 12:31

I bought my dress impulsively as it was only the 3rd I had tried on. I feel like I’ve fallen out of love with it but I really can’t afford a new one. What do you think? What can I do?

sayidowithlou, saturday 19-Oct-19 660
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No children Allowed - Causing massive stress!
HappyGoldBridesmaid6285, 17 September, 2019 at 08:57

Hiya All, I was just looking for a bit of advice on the whole "No Kids" thing. We originally were planning on having children at our wedding as we are the only ones on both sides of our families...

sayidowithlou, saturday 19-Oct-19 6 2,618
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Wedding Nannies
Weddingnanny4431, 18 October, 2019 at 19:51

Hi everyone! I’m a wedding nanny and looking for some peoples views on this? If there is anyone who has used a service like this before? Claire

Weddingnanny4431, friday 18-Oct-19 247
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Bridesmaid dresses from Dorothy Perkins!
Huggers2018, 16 October, 2019 at 07:37

Now I do know that Dorothy Perkins have amazing dresses but I cannot find a single shop anywhere that stocks the showcase bridesmaid range. Has anyone seen it anywhere? It doesn’t help that you can’t...

Huggers2018, wednesday 16-Oct-19 574
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adding sleeves to wedding dress
CharleeA, 9 February, 2013 at 14:29

Im getting married in nine week and as of yet my dress isnt in yet. Its a sweetheart neckline and as much as I love it I always right from the beginning wanted a dress with sleeves in. However, i love...

HappyPinkStationery1, monday 14-Oct-19 8 27,520
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Marquees and tipis
SunnyBlueBridesmaid85872, 13 October, 2019 at 23:19

Hi there, I’m in the very early stages of planning my wedding (don’t even have a year set yet) but I am curious about something; I’ve always loved the idea of a marquees and tipis but I don’t know...

SunnyBlueBridesmaid8, monday 14-Oct-19 1 460
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Hair & makeup
abi-94, 9 October, 2019 at 14:41

Hi I’m getting married in July next year and I’m wondering what time roughly I would need to book hair and make up in for My maid of honour and I will be using the same make up artist but different...

LuxuriousPurpleBride, wednesday 9-Oct-19 548
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Furniture Logistics?
ExpensivePinkDecor51060, 8 October, 2019 at 13:26

Hi All, I am in the very early stages of planning - we have visited a couple of venues & have reserved one potential. I am very overwhelmed already especially around making a decision so that we...

ExpensivePinkDecor51, tuesday 8-Oct-19 391

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