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Cupcake26
Group shots
Cupcake26, 29 June, 2015 at 12:46

Hi Just started putting my list together - our photographer has recommended no more than 10 of these. Any must have ones you think I should add to my list? xXx

Peter, friday 29-Jun-18 14 2,757
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Changed my mind about the wedding venue!
SunnyGreenCakes99139, 22 June, 2018 at 16:11

Help! I have found a venue that i have fallen in love with, after i have already booked another venue and paid my non-refundable deposit. I was advised at the time of handing over my deposit that it...

LondonSquirrel, thursday 28-Jun-18 890
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Blessing or vow renewal
HappyPurpleDecor19460, 14 June, 2018 at 22:53

Hi there, hope someone can help! We got married at a registry office on 2016 and are having a ‘proper’ wedding day in August so all our friends and family can join us. We’re having it in a hotel and...

Thiebauld_WildRoses, tuesday 19-Jun-18 1 286
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DIY the wedding flowers
Lauriel18, 6 June, 2018 at 11:31

Hi everyone, Calling all DIYers for their tips and ideas ? My fiance and I have started planning our wedding, it's all going pretty well so far (except for our wallets but oh well...). We want a...

Marshmellow, saturday 16-Jun-18 7 1,180
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Wedding Photographer Gone AWOL - 18/08/18
ExpensiveGoldDecor53543, 9 June, 2018 at 20:06

Hi, Our wedding photographer has vanished into thin air and we are now in a panic! Wedding is in Torquay on 18/08/18 Budget is £800-£900

NathalieSB, saturday 16-Jun-18 4 1,118
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Family and Wedding Dress problems...help???
tjNdespair, 14 May, 2018 at 10:10

I never knew how horrible wedding planning was... The first problem and most important for me is my family. My Mom has 7 living brothers and sisters. Of those 7, 1 is for sure coming to my wedding, 1...

LuxuriousGoldCakes77, thursday 14-Jun-18 5 1,224
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Where to even begin?
RomanticGreenCars20432, 31 May, 2018 at 15:02

Afternoon all, my first post here and I'm a total wedding newbie. I've never been a big wedding type girl, never dreamed of my wedding day, find attending other people's weddings a chore and think the...

Have_you_met_Mrs_Jon, sunday 10-Jun-18 3 795
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Comfortable shoes - Too much to ask?!
AJC211, 1 May, 2013 at 20:06

I don't think I'm asking for much. I'm not one of those girls who wears heels regularly, I have big feet & long toes, and collapsing arches, so is this REALLY too much to ask... Where are all the...

HappyBrownDecor18059, monday 4-Jun-18 29 17,948
MrsR2B18
Has anyone used Smooch for they're wedding rings?
MrsR2B18, 24 October, 2016 at 13:18

Just wondering if anyone has any experience of Smooch for their wedding rings? I want a wedding ring to fit my shaped engagement ring and I have seen Smooch at a few wedding fairs but have read mixed...

ExpensiveGreenFlower, thursday 31-May-18 7 3,998
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David's Bridal - worth the visit?
Chapples, 14 June, 2016 at 16:03

So at the beginning of July I'm going to a dress shop in London in the morning that has a specific type of dress (a lot of tea length styles), & so to make a bit of a day of it, I've booked an...

ExpensiveGoldBridesm, thursday 31-May-18 11 2,643
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Wedding Website Builders - recommendations please!
Have_you_met_Mrs_Jones2019, 24 May, 2018 at 12:32

Hey, I'm going to be setting up a website where guests can RSVP and get info on everything from directions to accommodation. Ideally I'd like a site that I can customise with pictures and backgrounds,...

Fireworkandfairyligh, wednesday 30-May-18 6 1,191
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Is it rude??
LuxuriousIvoryFlowers889, 1 August, 2017 at 16:40

Is it rude to ask your bridesmaids to pay for their dress? I have 6 bridesmaids and 3 flower girls.. heard some people say It's not rude but other people seem to think it is.. really stressing me...

24.07.15, tuesday 29-May-18 16 2,798
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Plus size wedding dress retailers
maywedding19, 13 April, 2018 at 16:03

Hi, I’ve just found this lovely website. I’m getting married next May and need to start weddings dress shopping. I’m a plus size bride so feel a bit Apprehensive had a search of the forum but it...

RomanticBlueDiamonds, monday 28-May-18 6 1,313
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Flower girl dress help!
bloodninja, 19 May, 2018 at 07:53

So, after you amazing ladies got some dress shops spot on for the wedding dress, I need some serious help. Wedding is on 6th September and I need to find the flower girl dress. Ideally bristol/Cardiff...

PirateWench, saturday 26-May-18 2 1,006
Charlotte@hitched
Calling all couples who are planning to renew their vows (or already have)... fancy being featured on hitched?
Charlotte@hitched, 3 June, 2016 at 16:47

Hey everyone! Are you and your partner planning to renew your vows? Or perhaps you've already done it? This month I'll be writing a guide to renewing your vows and would love to include stories from...

HappyGoldHair19218, friday 25-May-18 2 20,842
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Outdoor food ideas - help!
AltBride13, 21 April, 2018 at 08:32

Hi! We are getting married in a fairly inaccessible place! The wedding is all outdoors and camping. We don't have access for any kind of portable food van etc. We were going to do a BBQ but then...

Dave@LeFunkWeddingBa, friday 25-May-18 2 885
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Last minute photos
DS-BE, 19 May, 2018 at 07:02

Hi all, We're getting married next Saturday! Little bit stressed now trying to coordinate everything but most things are sorted. We did decide to get a photographer in the end but also want to ensure...

DavidAdamsPhotograph, tuesday 22-May-18 1 869
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3 months to go. Sudden Catholic church fee. Agghh!!!
SunnyBlueDecor836, 17 May, 2018 at 23:19

We've had our date with Catholic church booked since June last year. We were under the impression it was just a donation to the church, as this was the case with others we know who have been married...

SunnyBlueDecor836, monday 21-May-18 5 2,643
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Dress regret - help!
Latesummerbride18, 11 May, 2018 at 09:00

Hello! I need some help and ideas from all you creative types with vision! I purchased the Maggie Sottero dress Greer, but I am now having major concerns that I've made a big mistake. I'm not sure if...

bloodninja, saturday 19-May-18 4 1,411
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Photographer cancelled wedding in 8 weeks!
LuxuriousOrangeHair771, 27 April, 2018 at 06:38

So my photographer (through no fault of her own) has cancelled last minute. I managed to find another through bark. Who said he cad a couple push their wedding back a year and he can do me a £1500...

Dave@LeFunkWeddingBa, thursday 17-May-18 8 1,508
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Confetti bags
RomanticYellowStationery654, 12 May, 2018 at 10:58

Hi all, Just needed some quick advice. I’ve dried all my own petals for confetti and will be putting them into organza bags. My question is when can I put the confetti in the bags? They’ve been drying...

Have_you_met_Mrs_Jon, wednesday 16-May-18 592
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Lounge suit, waistcoat and cravat acceptable?
SunnyRedDecor83357, 25 April, 2018 at 23:47

As per the question in the thread subject. Is a lounge suit with waistcoat and cravat OK? I usually see examples in tail coat style suits. In particular, i had a cobalt blue suit, thinking of getting...

LuxuriousBlueFlowers, tuesday 15-May-18 1 951
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Evening entertainment ideas for small wedding
ExpensiveOrangeStationery50284, 1 May, 2018 at 18:22

Help - really need ideas and inspiration Having a small wedding of 22 guests - including 4 children under 10 and a baby in arms Getting married at 4pm followed by a sit down meal in a hotel Thought I...

tjNdespair, monday 14-May-18 3 1,863
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Bridesmaid dresses - where did you buy yours from??
SunnyPinkDecor964, 12 April, 2018 at 21:11

Hi ladies, Where did you buy your bridesmaid dresses from? Im struggling to find any I like so looking for recommendations on where to buy nice ones ! Thanks so much x

tjNdespair, monday 14-May-18 10 1,973
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Borough of Hounslow
kte2019, 12 May, 2018 at 10:58

Hello, I’m after some advice on booking ceremony timings. We want to get married at Chiswick Town Hall which falls under the borough of Hounslow. I called them to book our registrar and they are...

kte2019, saturday 12-May-18 1 739
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Evening 'reception' without food - invites
Julywedding2018, 10 May, 2018 at 17:31

Hello! Me and my partner are getting married in less then 3 months. We are not having traditional wedding. We are simply going to the registry office with our nearest and dearest who we are inviting...

HappyBlueCars582, saturday 12-May-18 1 1,916
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Family troubles
SunnyIvoryCars98776, 11 May, 2018 at 08:11

Hi all, I am getting married on 30th June and the whole planning process for me has been a very emotional nightmare. My family are generally quite a dramatic and selfish bunch but have been even more...

BristolBride2812, friday 11-May-18 4 1,231
HappyRedCars2727
DRY HIRE WEDDING VENUES
HappyRedCars2727, 6 May, 2018 at 12:37

Hi everyone, My partner and I are in the early stages of planning our wedding (so excited!!). We are big foodies and like our alcohol. We ideally want to make our wedding really personal using...

thespectrumband@hotm, tuesday 8-May-18 1 2,022
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Invitations wording and format etc.
HappyBrownDecor18059, 22 April, 2018 at 14:43

This may be a silly question, but I've been looking at a lot of templates for wedding invitations, online and on various wedding and stationery websites, and none of them seem to actually have space...

ExpensiveBlueHair717, tuesday 1-May-18 3 1,361
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my maid of honour is unreliable... help please!
HappyPinkDiamonds704, 26 April, 2018 at 12:25

So me and my partner are getting married August 2019, we're super excited and we're in the middle of planning everything. I selected my oldest friend of 10 years to be my MOH, it's always been...

ExpensiveGoldBridesm, friday 27-Apr-18 4 1,331
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September wedding ....tweed??
HappyBlueDiamonds1306, 3 April, 2018 at 14:48

So ️our wedding had literally just been booked...September 14th my partner would like to make the wedding themed and wants to be wearing tweed ...Im not sure september and tweed will work, he wants...

PeteKelk, thursday 26-Apr-18 3 1,723
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Wedding Day schedule/times - midday ceremony
Have_you_met_Mrs_Jones2019, 24 April, 2018 at 13:59

I'm not getting married until September next year, but our photographers have asked us to get a rough schedule to them asap. We're having a midday ceremony, which will be approx. 1 hour, then were...

Wedding Photography, wednesday 25-Apr-18 5 1,490

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