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So my grandmother is flying in from another country on her own the day before the wedding. She's 80 and in poor health, i.e. she walks with a cane and has to catch her breath every 20 steps. Although...
My nails are in awful shape, I have permanent hangnails, the cuticles grow too high up, and even though I use hand cream I have random bits that want to peel! Nice. Any ideas how I can improve the...
Hello All, I was wondering if someone may have spotted some Realistic Looking Artificial Greenery Garlands anywhere. I am aiming for the feel of the picture below but cannot find anything that looks...
Has anyone else had this feeling after buying their dress that they chose the wrong one? On the day I absolutely loved the one I bought and it got a massive thumbs up from my bridesmaids but now I've...
Hi, I'm just looking for some thoughts or advice. Our wedding is in 8 weeks and I am having massive second thoughts - not about marrying my fiance but about some aspects of the day and it is really...
Hi all! I was wondering if anyone has any advice. My wedding venue appeared to be all I wanted during their sales pitch, however since paying the deposit I was sent a contract that did not hold all of...
Hi Everyone, I am getting married next October. I have 8 bridesmaids (they'll be aged 28, 26, 24, 26, 23, 26, 24 and 6). I can't afford to spend a fortune on dresses for them all, and 2 of them live...
Hi all, We are in the middle of deciding where to have the ceremony for our wedding. Although we like the idea of a ceremony at our church, it is not te prettiest of buildings, and is 30-40 minutes...
I bought my wedding dress a couple of months ago but now I'm doing more and more planning the 'fear' has set in that I've chosen the wrong dress. On the day it was between 2 dresses, 1 very much like...
Hi!! I'm in need of help please! I'm looking for some ideas on how to decorate my chair at the reception. I havent got a large budget either. My reception is a small traditional pub with all the beams...
Hi all, What are everyone's thoughts regarding changing your name? I have to admit, it really bothers me but I'm not sure any of the other options are that good. I suppose it boils down to what, if we...
Bridezilla alert! I thought I'd never be the bridezilla, but this is starting to annoy me. Firstly, my bridesmaid (future sister-in-law) helped my then boyfriend to find my engagement ring, which is...
I have only just started with the planning for my wedding and already seem to be at a loss with all the things that have to be decided. I don't want to spend a stupid amount of money on a single day...
Alright, so I have a problem. I hate weddings. I've never enjoyed going to them because of the romance and the public displays of affection, and the dressing up. I don't even like cake. The problem...
Hi Folks, I posted a few days about asking about Berketex Bridal, but since then I visited the Wed2B store near to me and I've fell in love with a dress. But our wedding isn't until 30th Sept 2018 so...
Hey folks, I'm starting to look for my dress, and as much as I love some of the ones I've seen online I cannot for the life of me bring myself to pay ££££ for a dress I will wear once (and maybe a few...
Hello, I am fairly new here... just wonder if anyone could help? I tried on Ronald Joyce "Jodie" and fell in love! Just wonder if anyone is sellong it in 12 or 14. I am tempted to buy it from the...
Hey! So we are getting married at a beautiful castle and then have a meal organised for guests. It's a small wedding. 24 people in total including us and our children. We decided not to have evening...
Thought this would be easy but I'm finding it hard to find a reading for my friend to say at our church service. At the moment they all seem to be in the first person like 'I love you when...' etc...
Hey all, Just looking for some reassurance more than anything. Our caterers don't offer a choice of meal as standard (they will cater for vegetarians or dietary restrictions but we can't offer a...
We are having a church wedding at 11am. Wedding breakfast at the hotel which is literally next door to the church. Then our evening reception at the same hotel but different room. We anticipate the...
Hi, I really just wanted to get some opinions from those actually planning a wedding on what is considered correct. My boyfriend of 5 months', step sister (on his dads sides) is getting married soon....
I've just asked an extra girl to be one of my bridesmaids. We didn't know each other when I first chosen my BMs but we've clicked so quickly and I can't imagine her not being up there with me for the...
I have 30 days left until my wedding and I really don't know what to do? Both of my parents remarried although my dad and stepmum aren't together anymore but she is coming to the wedding and I still...
Hi, I recently got engaged to my boyfriend of 8 years We're really excited to get married but we're struggling with what to do for the wedding. We don't have much money to spend but also really don't...
So to cut a long story short, we've provisionally booked our wedding for 17th August next year. However a lot of family are giving input and saying it's a bad time weather-wise, as it's likely to rain...
Hi! Currently just browsing online for ideas of dresses. I've seen a beautiful mink coloured lace dress with open back - in my opinion it's stunning. Has anyone else gone for a non-traditional dress?...
Hi all, This might be a bit specific, but does anyone have any recommendations for hair and makeup artists in West Sussex that use Airbrush? I've found one I love but would be good to look around a...
Keep having to justify why I don't have bridesmaids, people are shocked every time! I don't have sisters, or female cousins, and the truth is as I moved away for uni and never went back to my hometown...
Hello, I have a wedding venue but no contract. I'm aware that if anything falls through I'd have needed to have a formal contract in place in order for my insurance policy to be valid. All being well...
Hi, I have all my wedding invitations ready to go but the way they're worded it doesn't let you write anywhere plus one. I could have written them on the envelopes but i got labels printed with the...
I am sure this is a topic that has been overly discussed in this fourm, but what do you do about choosing bridesmaids. Bascially I have 4 sisters, who I love dearly. I am not close to all of them...