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Is 13 people too many for the top table?
LilacsandDiamonds, 22 February, 2018 at 13:44

pinkdreams121, wednesday 28-Feb-18 7 1,423
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Hen Party woes
HappyOrangeCakes56074, 24 February, 2018 at 21:28

I am feeling deflated and torn about my hen party. For various reasons, i have found myself in a situation where I am organising it myself but the only way to actually get it to work is for me and h2b...

Susi-B, wednesday 28-Feb-18 6 1,343
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Aston Martin Car Hire
jojo1000, 27 June, 2008 at 09:31

Hello I would really like to hire an Aston Martin for My H2B to have on the morning of the wedding and to arrive to the venue in, however I have been looking through websites and they are just sooooo...

SunnyBrownDecor98820, tuesday 27-Feb-18 9 6,687
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4 or 5 Bridesmaids when Best Man is Father of Groom?
HappyRedDiamonds912, 25 February, 2018 at 00:08

I'm trying to work out the logistics for photos at my wedding. I'd always wanted 4 bridesmaids, but as the groom is likely to have his father as the best man and four groomsmen, I am now thinking I...

HappyRedDiamonds912, sunday 25-Feb-18 204
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DIY cheese wedding cake
RomanticPurpleDiamonds25398, 18 February, 2018 at 22:39

Hi, is anyone building their own wedding cheese cake? It seems that if I buy my cheeses from the cheese counter at the supermarket I can do it for about £80 instead of well over £100 for a ready made...

ExpensivePurpleCars4, friday 23-Feb-18 6 1,385
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Seamstress in Bedfordshire/Poss Hertfordshire Wanted
Jokaty82, 13 January, 2011 at 10:06

Hi All, I am trying to find a reasonably priced seamstress who can do good quality alterations to a wedding dress. I have searched google, but not much help. I think recommendations are the best way...

Sandra-Dee, friday 23-Feb-18 6 3,103
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Family Spread Out Everywhere!
RomanticPinkDecor30817, 12 February, 2018 at 17:21

Hi everyone! So my fiance and I have just started planning our wedding and are having some trouble as our families are spread out everywhere! We have family coming from Scotland, Newcastle upon Tyne,...

SunnyRedCars98276, friday 23-Feb-18 4 1,166
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Best mans wife not invited
jeffbadger, 13 February, 2018 at 18:49

Is it ok not to invite the best mans wife to a very small wedding?

Ziggysawdust, tuesday 20-Feb-18 7 952
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11.30am ceremony help!
HappyPurpleDiamonds4245, 15 February, 2018 at 17:43

Hi all, I’m looking for some advice. Me and my H2B have decided to have a bit of a last minute wedding and get married this September. We’ve found a beautiful venue at a considerable discount so I’m...

HappyPurpleDiamonds4, saturday 17-Feb-18 3 794
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marquee for reception.
Mummy.and.Bride.to.be1996, 15 January, 2018 at 13:51

Hi all, we are looking at getting married next summer, and we are having the ceremony in our vilage church, and then we are putting a marquee on the front field at my grandmas (farm-sized) house. we...

crao, friday 16-Feb-18 3 721
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Advise on Timescales!!
Sammyf2970, 2 February, 2018 at 11:31

Hi All, I am getting married in July 2019! Does anybody have any advice on good timescales to start looking for cakes, flowers, photo booths etc? I have booked the venues and I have found my...

RomanticIvoryHair772, saturday 10-Feb-18 3 761
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Tattoo cover up tape
durhambride1990, 9 February, 2018 at 18:19

Hello Everyone! I know the topic of covering tattoos up for weddings has been mentioned a lot on here, but after looking at tonnes of cover up make up products I don't any of them will be suitable for...

durhambride1990, friday 9-Feb-18 501
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Should I pay for my Bridesmaids hotel rooms?
HappyPinkDecor620, 23 January, 2018 at 12:23

I have fallen out with my sister over this! Our venue requires us to take for the night 8 rooms (one is complimentary for bride and groom) so we basically have to pay for 7. We have allocated so far a...

Paula @ Ollievision, friday 9-Feb-18 8 3,276
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Has any one got a different material wedding ring to engagement ring?
Mitzi50, 9 February, 2010 at 11:07

Morning, I have been looking at wedding rings lately and everyone has said I should get the same material wedding ring as engagement ring, otherwise they will rub and damage each other. For example my...

LittleBlueDot, monday 5-Feb-18 22 14,091
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Making your own wedding cake - advice please!
ExpensivePinkCars56269, 23 January, 2018 at 17:16

Hi I'm in need of some advice regarding making your own wedding cake. I really enjoy baking and sugar craft and have made birthday cakes for friends and families over the years, so i am keen to make...

HappyYellowConfetti1, monday 5-Feb-18 7 1,154
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Dissertation Survey about Eco-Brides. Please Help!
HappyGreenStationery11136, 4 February, 2018 at 16:21

Hello fellow brides-to-be! If you could spare some time to complete this survey for my data collection that goes towards my dissertation discussion it would be most appreciated. (Copy and paste link...

HappyGreenStationery, sunday 4-Feb-18 201
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No appointment dress shopping in bristol/Cardiff ?
bloodninja, 3 January, 2018 at 09:38

Is anyone able to suggest any places I’d just be able to turn up to, no appointment needed and try on dresses? I’m not a shopping or dressy type and the odds are I’ll make an appointment, look...

LuxuriousIvoryConfet, sunday 4-Feb-18 3 591
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Catholic order of service template
LilacsandDiamonds, 3 February, 2018 at 15:52

Hi all, does anybody know of a good template on the web for a catholic wedding order of service please? We're having the full mass. I think it's a long time since a lot of the guests will have been to...

LilacsandDiamonds, saturday 3-Feb-18 903
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A very feminine and a tomboy bridesmaid - how to co-ordinate?!
HappyGoldDecor15657, 30 January, 2018 at 14:41

So my sister, cousin and my best friend are to be my three bridesmaids. My friend and cousin are both very feminine - they're both about a size 6, dancers, love having their hair done etc... you know...

Montysmum, saturday 3-Feb-18 3 2,695
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Good Groom's websites?
ji86, 4 November, 2013 at 13:05

Does anyone know any good UK based Groom's advice websites? I have found one good one called the Groom List - www.groomlist.co.uk - but was wondering if anyone had come across any others? My B2B has...

SunnyPinkConfetti859, saturday 3-Feb-18 4 2,493
MrsScott2be2018
Primark Suits
MrsScott2be2018, 27 January, 2018 at 19:26

Hello everyone My fiancee had a heart attack back in October and part of the reason was stressing about paying for the wedding. So we have cut back and saved a lot of money. We are getting lovely...

jeffshamphoto, friday 2-Feb-18 1 1,249
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Photographers
SkyrimBride, 13 January, 2018 at 22:03

Hi Ladies I just need some advice regarding photographers. Initially me and my H2B didn't want a photographer as we don't really like having our photos taken, and wedding photography seems to be...

jeffshamphoto, friday 2-Feb-18 9 1,267
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Wedding flowers delivered from the supermarket
ExpensiveBrownCakes789, 10 January, 2018 at 22:35

Hi Brides, 3 months to go for me! ? I am planning to have a little bit of flowers in the church and of course in the reception venue. I don't need a lot of them as I will be using other decoration...

ExpensivePurpleCars4, thursday 1-Feb-18 2 1,314
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Top table & divorced parents!
KatherineNx, 22 January, 2018 at 13:36

Hi all, Both my mum and dad are divorced and are remarried, and my soon-to-be husbands parents are still married. My parents and step parents don’t overly get along but will be civil under the...

ExpensivePurpleCars4, thursday 1-Feb-18 3 1,247
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Mori Lee, Provnovias and Stella York Price Ranges
RomanticGreenCakes946, 13 January, 2018 at 19:27

Hi ladies, I had my first ever dress trying on today which was exciting. I went to Wed2B in Liverpool and I had a really good experience - the girls in there were lovely and really helpful! Obviously...

VegasBride2017, tuesday 30-Jan-18 6 1,343
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Should we change ceremony time?
RomanticYellowCakes1033, 14 January, 2018 at 18:57

Hi all! We get married 1/9/19 and I am just researching some details when I suddenly wonder if Ive booked the ceremony too late. Its booked for 3:30pm. Our event coordinator suggested later rather...

Annelie @ Annelie Ed, monday 29-Jan-18 8 1,733
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Guest list - colleagues and plus-ones
HappyOrangeHair872, 12 January, 2018 at 00:15

Hi everyone, Opinions please! I started my job in April 2017 and my wedding is hopefully September 2018. We are hoping for 70-75 guests but list is currently at 90! Currently working on guest list....

Rachalan, sunday 28-Jan-18 4 1,442
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How much did you spend on your wedding?
HappyBlueBridesmaid10692, 21 January, 2018 at 23:10

I'm currently saving up for my wedding, I only have £72.60 so far (only started saving this month) I know I can get balloons and other decor cheap from the pound stores & eBay and am open to do...

ExpensiveGreenCakes6, saturday 27-Jan-18 3 2,086 1
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help please! bridesmaid dresses!
Brideofjuly, 4 January, 2018 at 00:05

Hi everyone, hope you are all OK and enjoying wedding planning! Only just found this website...its ace! Just wondered if people could give suggestions for bridesmaid dresses please? I have 4 so...

MrsScott2be2018, saturday 27-Jan-18 9 2,280
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Help please! Grandma problems
HollyHavisham, 11 January, 2018 at 21:37

Hello all! I'm going you can advise. Our wedding is set for March 2020 but I'm already having sleepless nights about my grandma (mum's side) Long story short, my parents are divorced and my maternal...

SasenachBride, wednesday 24-Jan-18 4 1,088
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Prezola - experiences/reviews
Caroline88xx, 22 January, 2018 at 15:43

Hello, if anyone ha used Prezola, specifically for gifts and cash funds, can you let me know how you found the service? Was it all smooth and easy to use? Did you have any problems? Thank you!

RomanticRedHair37464, tuesday 23-Jan-18 1,738
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When do we tell the guests about accommodation?!
GeordieDevonBride, 15 January, 2018 at 11:00

This is likely to be my first of MANY questions on this forum! After much searching, we have finally booked our wedding venue. We are originally from Newcastle and have been together over 7 years, but...

HappyBrownDecor18059, tuesday 23-Jan-18 5 1,196

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