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Wedding Favours
Natalie_G123, 29 June, 2017 at 10:52

Hi everyone, Is anybody doing wedding favours for the tables? Struggling to think of different favours that my guests will actually enjoy receiving!! Any help and ideas would be very much appreciated!...

LuxuriousYellowDiamo, wednesday 20-Sep-17 23 3,981
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Bridesmaids gifts, is it cheeky...?
HappyBrownConfetti849, 18 September, 2017 at 17:29

Okay, I’ve noticed that a few people have strong opinions on money etc. and I’m not looking for a rant, just a bit of advice on if what I’m going to propose is okay. I have four bridesmaids, and a...

LilacsandDiamonds, tuesday 19-Sep-17 4 1,633
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Wedding Dress Advice - plus size bride
RomanticGreenConfetti835, 14 September, 2017 at 20:13

Hello everyone Im getting married in 18 months and at the moment I'm a retail dress size 16-18. I'm super excited about organising details of my wedding such as the cake, photographer etc but I can't...

pooksgirl, monday 18-Sep-17 4 1,974
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Staying together the night before the wedding?
PinkGems254, 13 September, 2017 at 11:33

Hi, Does anyone have any thoughts or experience of staying together / apart the night before the wedding? We are really torn on what to do - on one hand we think it would be really nice to only see...

BlushBride2Be, monday 18-Sep-17 7 1,224
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Cheap Wedding packages for 20 guests
ExpensiveBlueStationery956, 14 September, 2017 at 11:26

Hi, Please help im looking for a cheap wedding venue where i can get married there, Sit down meal for a small amount of people Night stay etc. We dont want a big thing just a small little country...

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Pretty registry offices?
LuxuriousBlueFlowers951, 11 September, 2017 at 15:57

Hi, I am new to hitched and have spent the last few weeks pricing up different venues. I have always wanted a huge wedding with all the frills, but the more i look into it the less i want it because...

LuxuriousBlueFlowers, tuesday 12-Sep-17 3 2,443
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I was sacked as a bridesmaid- opinions please
ExpensiveGreenConfetti911, 10 September, 2017 at 11:03

My cousin has recently sacked me as her bridesmaid, I just want to get some opinions on the situation. When I was asked to be her bridesmaid (the only one at her wedding) she said my only duties were...

VegasBride2017, monday 11-Sep-17 9 2,519
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Venue deposit
ExpensiveIvoryDecor809, 11 September, 2017 at 01:39

I've fallen in love with a wedding venue where we would be for the ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception. It's quite a grand venue and the overall cost comes to just over £10,000. We don't have a...

Chris Giles Photogra, monday 11-Sep-17 2 8,453
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Hen party for breastfeeding bride to be
Yorkieblonde12, 10 September, 2017 at 22:25

Hi I am bridesmaid for my best friend and am looking at planning her hen party. It is a bit of a bizarre scenario as she has a baby who is currently 3 weeks old and is getting married on 13th October...

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Cornflower Blue Bridesmaid Dresses
Louise789, 24 February, 2017 at 17:49

I am getting married in September and I am desperately seeking Cornflower blue bridesmaid dresses (ideally that you can buy in a UK shop). Has anyone seen any? I have searched the usual Coast,...

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Groom Gift
HappyGreenFlowers958, 2 September, 2017 at 10:20

Hi Everyone! I get married 2 weeks today and i am super stuck on what to get my groom as a gift. I was originally going to get him a nice watch but he shut that idea down as he said he doesn't wear...

HappyBlueCars582, wednesday 6-Sep-17 4 928
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Feeling down about my wedding and wedding dress with 4 weeks to go
SunnyRedCars885, 2 September, 2017 at 21:16

Hi everyone, Just thought I would write on here about how I'm honestly feeling with under 4 weeks to go. I have received nearly all of my rsvp's back and almost none of my friends can make it but all...

SomethingBlue11, tuesday 5-Sep-17 3 915
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Candlelight wedding
SunnyRedCars946, 4 September, 2017 at 16:48

Hi everyone, hoping someone may be able to help me, I want to get married by candlelight as near to Christmas (2018) as possible, a week before would be ideal. I am thinking of a barn or medieval...

Paula @ Ollievision, tuesday 5-Sep-17 2 492
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Photographer - USB or Disc?
HappyPurpleCars874, 3 September, 2017 at 17:54

Hi everyone ? Looking into photographers for 2019! Does anyone know whether it's better to get your photos on a USB or a disc? And also, what are the questions I need to ask about copyright? I don't...

Mr_P, monday 4-Sep-17 3 497
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Name change after wedding - middle names!
RomanticIvoryCars939, 2 September, 2017 at 19:03

Hi, Hopefully somebody will be able to help me with this. After I get married i plan to take on my husband's surname, however I have numerous middle names which I want to drop after the wedding so...

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Grandmother of the bride
Wife In Training, 8 March, 2014 at 17:35

Hello there, Just wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of where to get a wedding outfit for my Nan who will be 83 when we get married in November. She hasn't been very well recently and...

Paula @ Ollievision, monday 4-Sep-17 4 1,354
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Lack of support!
Travellingbride2b, 3 September, 2017 at 22:28

Apologies but I just need a bit of a rant, as this has been stressing me out, and has been the main cause of stress between my H2b and I lately. We got engaged back at the beginning of the year, and...

RomanticBlueCakes716, sunday 3-Sep-17 5 698
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Not having a hen do and feeling guilty about it
SunnyRedCars885, 30 August, 2017 at 16:52

Hi everyone Ive decided not to have a hen party as I simply don't want want as I hate all the fuss and being the centre of attention. All I want to do really is chill out as my other half is away on...

VegasBride2017, thursday 31-Aug-17 11 2,237
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Wedding dress shopping... *sigh*
ExpensiveBlueBridesmaid839, 22 August, 2017 at 20:23

Hi, I am getting married in May 2018 and I am the first one from my friends and family to get married! Its all very exciting but I don't know what I'm doing or have anyone to turn to for advice! I am...

RomanticBlueCakes716, thursday 31-Aug-17 7 1,288
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I can't find bridesmaid dresses
LuxuriousOrangeCakes620, 20 August, 2017 at 21:03

Hi So I am due to get married in Feb 2018. I have spent months trying to find 2 adult bridesmaid dresses but I really am struggling to find anything we like. im looking for nude colour don't mind a...

Lilacbouquet, wednesday 30-Aug-17 4 1,107
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Tipping Etiquette?
FilleNouvelle, 28 August, 2017 at 01:55

Hi there, American bride getting married in Scotland over here! In the states, you're expected to pretty much tip every wedding vendor (and some places even charge a service free which they then...

HappyBrownConfetti84, wednesday 30-Aug-17 4 1,732
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Dry hire venue - complete clear out on the evening!
RomanticOrangeFlowers915, 28 August, 2017 at 15:15

So we are hoping to dry hire our chosen venue in Shoreditch to save money. However, this means that lighting, chairs, PA, decorations etc must be organised by ourselves. Now the bit I'm stuck on - the...

ClaireRosie, wednesday 30-Aug-17 454
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No seating plan!?
HappyPurpleFlowers941, 24 August, 2017 at 16:08

Hi Everyone Me and my other half are going for 2 or 3 long tables (barn style) and decided not to have a seating plan. Has anyone else done something similar that is willing to offer advice on how...

katiepoppycat, sunday 27-Aug-17 2 644
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Ceremony only venue in London?
speedybride, 20 February, 2013 at 22:03

Hello! ? I have just joined the forum although I have been sneaking some useful advice from here for the past few days! We got engaged last week...and hoping to get married in September this year....

SunnyBrownCars868, saturday 26-Aug-17 6 3,586
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Barn hire Northamptonshire
SunnyPinkCars699, 4 August, 2017 at 07:51

Hello. I was just wondering if anyone knows of any barns that can be hired out for weddings in Northamptonshire? I've got viewings booked at barns which provide everything for you, I just wanted to...

Wedding Photography, friday 25-Aug-17 1 518
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Barn venue hire only in warwickshire surrounding areas
ExpensivePinkDecor912, 27 July, 2017 at 19:36

Hello all. I'm looking at barn hire only for my wedding in May 2019 and I'm struggling to find any where that allows you to bring in your own catering and decorations. Does anyone have any ideas? I...

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'Open when' letters/gifts for the wedding day - ideas?
PinkGems254, 18 August, 2017 at 12:05

Hi, Our wedding day is just a few weeks away and I am trying to pull together a gift box for my OH. I really like the idea of 'Open When' letters/gifts that he can open at various points during the...

PinkGems254, thursday 24-Aug-17 7 3,405 1
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Paying out deposits
LuxuriousPinkDecor833, 21 August, 2017 at 15:38

Hi Everyone I have recently booked my wedding for 2019. I though i was being well prepared but no, the two photographers, ( one of whom i reaaaaally wanted) are both already booked. I have had a look...

LuxuriousPinkDecor83, wednesday 23-Aug-17 2 1,666
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Should we change wedding date?
GoldenRetriever, 21 August, 2017 at 11:49

HELP!!! I would appreciate any advice please, I'm not sure if I am being completely unreasonable or if I am right to stick to my guns? ? FI and I have booked our wedding venue and registrar for...

Chapples, tuesday 22-Aug-17 4 1,570
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Dress worries
Willows2B, 27 July, 2017 at 10:03

Hi lovely brides! I'm having some worries about my dress I'm getting married on November 19th, and bought my dress last October at a sample sale. It was actually brand new and I got it for a brilliant...

RomanticYellowFlower, tuesday 22-Aug-17 5 1,984
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Intervening parents???
Parafxckingnoir, 21 August, 2017 at 09:37

Someone PLEASE give me some advice.. Started planning with the h2b, he has fed our thoughts back to his parents who are saying "no, that's a bad idea, do this" or "no, it's just a day, don't throw...

HappyBrownConfetti84, monday 21-Aug-17 463
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Terrified of being lonely at my own wedding
Wigglemish, 9 August, 2017 at 11:28

Hi all, nice to meet you all. Posting here because I can't be the only one... I booked my wedding yesterday after being engaged just shy of 8 months, it's set for September of next year. And I've had...

Ash953, saturday 19-Aug-17 6 1,703

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