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Granny wants to stay with me the night before the wedding!
Juno88, 16 July, 2017 at 17:22

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...

ExpensiveYellowConfe, thursday 10-Aug-17 4 1,081
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How to get lovely nails?
Lilacbouquet, 8 August, 2017 at 09:54

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...

MrsR2Be, wednesday 9-Aug-17 2 732
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Realistic Artificial Garlands - Do they do them anywhere?
ChristmasJazz1920s, 7 August, 2017 at 14:51

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...

ChristmasJazz1920s, wednesday 9-Aug-17 2 953
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Wedding dress regret
Hermione99654, 30 July, 2017 at 10:06

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...

ExpensiveYellowConfe, friday 4-Aug-17 3 3,069
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Second Thoughts
PinkGems254, 1 August, 2017 at 10:28

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...

ExpensiveYellowConfe, friday 4-Aug-17 2 931
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Wedding Venue - Refund!!
ExpensiveYellowConfetti904, 20 July, 2017 at 17:00

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...

ExpensiveYellowConfe, friday 4-Aug-17 3 2,189
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Bridesmaid's Dress Help
MissChipmonk, 2 August, 2017 at 16:51

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...

Bacchant, thursday 3-Aug-17 4 921
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Turning people away after the ceremony
Travellingbride2b, 22 July, 2017 at 21:19

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...

Sorbet, thursday 3-Aug-17 16 2,455
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Wedding dress fears
Hermione99654, 29 July, 2017 at 16:36

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...

VegasBride2017, tuesday 1-Aug-17 2 863
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Alternatives to chair sashes!
HappyYellowDiamonds675, 27 July, 2017 at 21:15

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...

Bacchant, tuesday 1-Aug-17 2 1,227
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Changing name
RomanticBlueCakes716, 13 July, 2017 at 22:29

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...

Chapples, monday 31-Jul-17 20 3,000
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Fiance's sister, my bridesmaid wants to get married before us
HappyIvoryFlowers732, 27 July, 2017 at 12:23

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...

HappyIvoryFlowers732, sunday 30-Jul-17 4 2,487
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Small Wedding
BlueBerry91, 16 July, 2017 at 18:09

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...

Sorbet, saturday 29-Jul-17 10 1,788
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I hate weddings
LuxuriousGreenCakes874, 20 July, 2017 at 15:34

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...

Sorbet, saturday 29-Jul-17 7 4,390
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Too early to buy dress?
pooksgirl, 27 July, 2017 at 23:14

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...

Meg101, friday 28-Jul-17 3 728
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Berketex Bridal
pooksgirl, 23 July, 2017 at 18:03

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...

Stephisaur, thursday 27-Jul-17 9 2,000
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Ronald Joyce Jodie size 12
SunnyYellowDecor889, 21 July, 2017 at 12:34

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...

GeorgieBea89, wednesday 26-Jul-17 456
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No evening entertainment, small wedding. Panic!
MrsPtoB, 25 July, 2017 at 12:39

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...

FutureMrsT123, wednesday 26-Jul-17 6 1,936
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Wedding reading for my friend to say at the church ceremony
SomethingBlue11, 21 July, 2017 at 19:58

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...

Catlady28, tuesday 25-Jul-17 5 3,277
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Wedding Breakfast - Choice of meal?
GeorgieBea89, 9 July, 2017 at 10:37

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...

Willows2B, tuesday 25-Jul-17 12 6,712
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Break between wedding breakfast and evening reception
LuxuriousYellowCakes823, 21 July, 2017 at 18:54

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...

Wedding Photography, tuesday 25-Jul-17 2 1,291
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Etiquette for inviting family members boyfriends/girlfriends
RomanticGreenDiamonds943, 23 July, 2017 at 10:45

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....

Montysmum, monday 24-Jul-17 4 2,231
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A new bridesmaid and asking a bridesmaid to step down
SunnyGoldHair613, 17 July, 2017 at 00:27

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...

Sorbet, thursday 20-Jul-17 3 1,951
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*advise needed* should I buy stepparents buttonholes and corsages
disneyfanatic95, 18 May, 2017 at 13:33

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...

SunnyBlueDecor836, thursday 20-Jul-17 14 1,802
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Struggling with affordable wedding ideas
LuxuriousYellowConfetti847, 5 June, 2017 at 18:03

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...

SunnyBlueDecor836, thursday 20-Jul-17 6 1,443
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Mid August - bad?
SunnyGreenCars840, 1 June, 2017 at 15:14

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...

SunnyBlueDecor836, thursday 20-Jul-17 14 3,638
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Anyone had a wedding dress that wasn't white/ivory?
HappyBlueDecor849, 10 July, 2017 at 16:17

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?...

SunnyBlueDecor836, thursday 20-Jul-17 4 801
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Hair and Makeup Airbrush - Sussex
FutureMrsT123, 20 July, 2017 at 09:37

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...

GeorgieBea89, thursday 20-Jul-17 2 669
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Reassurance - lack of bridesmaids and hen do
SomethingBlue11, 7 July, 2017 at 23:00

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...

RomanticRedFlowers88, wednesday 19-Jul-17 13 9,302 1
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Wedding venue contract - template
Copperheart, 17 July, 2017 at 14:28

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...

HappyBrownConfetti84, wednesday 19-Jul-17 1 1,625
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wedding evening invites - plus one
HappyGreenDecor711, 18 July, 2017 at 15:03

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...

HappyBrownConfetti84, tuesday 18-Jul-17 788
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Bridesmaids - should you choose sisters or friends?
Travellingbride2b, 14 July, 2017 at 20:05

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...

HappyBlueCars582, sunday 16-Jul-17 4 4,083

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