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NorthernLights
Getting married on a Thursday - Desperately need you opinions!
NorthernLights, 11 April, 2016 at 11:59

Hi Girlies (And Guys!), ? Please help - My lovely fiance and I are stuck in a bit of an awkward place at the moment! So - Just at the start of planning our wedding and we've found the perfect venue...

Much_ado_about_weddi, tuesday 12-Apr-16 14 4,308
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Help first dance worries....
RomanticPinkStationery290, 11 April, 2016 at 14:34

Ok so my partner really doesn't want to do an all eyes on is first dance and I can't say I'm overly bothered about it myself! However everyone keeps saying u have to have a first dance etc. Is there a...

lucyjo, tuesday 12-Apr-16 13 2,234
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Is it rude to ask for a plus one?
FutureMrsCC, 4 April, 2016 at 12:35

Warning - RANT! I sent out our save the dates last week and already have people asking if their partner is invited! We have set a rule of not giving out plus one's if we haven't met them. I understand...

NoMoore, tuesday 12-Apr-16 15 11,339
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Wording on invites - can you stipulate a certain dress code?
leffers5555, 9 April, 2016 at 14:29

Hi Would like some honest feedback please - is it rude to stipulate a certain dress code for the wedding guests on the wedding invite? I am worried about people wearing trainers/jeans/polo tops/t...

leffers5555, monday 11-Apr-16 20 12,086
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2nd fitting - worried and upset now :(
MrsLBtoB, 11 April, 2016 at 11:14

Hi Ladies I had my 2nd dress fitting on Friday and so worried and upset now I have barely slept since and with 5 weeks to go am really starting to panic.... basically my dress was too big, ordered in...

MrsLBtoB, monday 11-Apr-16 10 1,621
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Wedding Fair at Excel in London
MrsLloyd2b, 17 April, 2015 at 23:11

Is anyone else heading to the wedding fair tomorrow? I'm so excited! It will be my first wedding related event, I'm just hoping to gather ideas and get inspiration. Any wedding fair tips appreciated...

Hydeschnucke, monday 11-Apr-16 7 1,641
o0o_Charlie_o0o
Can anyone recommend online shop for bridesmaids dresses?
o0o_Charlie_o0o, 6 April, 2016 at 09:26

We are really struggling with days that one of my bridesmaids can go shopping and where I'm after the same dress in two different colours that is also becoming difficult! I'm after one mint green and...

Vixy1987, monday 11-Apr-16 14 2,016
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Foundation for wedding
Pink Sparkle, 10 March, 2016 at 21:52

Hi I am looking for some recommendations for foundation make up for the big day. My hairdresser also does make up so is going to help with my make up on day but i have said that i want to supply the...

Vixy1987, monday 11-Apr-16 17 7,031
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Jasmine bridesmaid dresses
, 9 April, 2016 at 17:40

Hi has anyone bought any dresses from the american bridalwear brand Jasmine? Are they good quality? And any idea on price range?

Lapland2015, sunday 10-Apr-16 6 1,399
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Anyone wrote to football club for signed letter of congratulations for Grooms wedding present?
clarem1986, 23 February, 2011 at 12:46

I wrote to Chelsea FC by email yesterday but not heard anything yet. I heard that if you write to some clubs and let them know you're getting married, groom is a huge fan etc, they send a letter or...

MrsJ_ToBe, sunday 10-Apr-16 43 28,953
Charliebob
Expectations Vs. Reality - Selling Wedding Items On..
Charliebob, 8 April, 2016 at 09:22

I just wanted to start a discussion about it and see what other views and opinions other people have. I am not intending to upset anyone, but it's just something I have noticed whilst wedding...

Scottish_Sarah, saturday 9-Apr-16 6 1,897
Vixy1987
8 Weeks to go - FLASH!
Vixy1987, 4 April, 2016 at 17:31

Hi All, So I've been on here a while and not really done a flash so I thought I would join in with these and give you an overview of the day! It's only 8 weeks away now and I can't quite believe it....

Pookie8911, friday 8-Apr-16 11 3,760
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Tips for suppliers
HappyBlueConfetti257, 8 April, 2016 at 09:58

This might be a weird subject that divides opinions but are you tipping your suppliers? Do most suppliers almost expect it? We've already paid our suppliers a lot of money to do their job and I'd like...

Paula @ Ollievision, friday 8-Apr-16 8 1,525
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In search of blush Reem Acra gown size 8- can anyone help?
Bohemian romance, 7 April, 2016 at 12:47

Hello I was wondering if anyone knows of where I can get my hands on the Blush Reem Accra Gown? It's vintage v necked lace. I'm more than happy to buy a second hand pre loved dress but can't seem to...

Bohemian romance, thursday 7-Apr-16 1 607
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Bank holiday sunday weddings
, 6 April, 2016 at 18:18

Hi everyone Just wondering if anyone has been married on a bank holiday sunday and how to supplier prices compare to a regular friday or saturday wedding? Venue wise we are going to be paying the same...

Andy_Magicman, thursday 7-Apr-16 9 2,454
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Ceilidh band recommendations?
Much_ado_about_weddings, 24 February, 2016 at 11:56

Hi all! I'm getting married July 2017 in South Wales and am looking for a good ceilidh band. However, my fiancé and I, and all our friends, are in our twenties, so I would ideally like a cool young...

Much_ado_about_weddi, thursday 7-Apr-16 6 1,943
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Honeymoon fund instead of gift list - thoughts and suggestions
lejames82, 29 October, 2012 at 20:09

Hi all As many people nowadays, we have lived together for a long time and a gift list doesn't seem like the right thing to do however we wondered about having a honeymoon fund instead. However, I...

MadamRed, wednesday 6-Apr-16 17 6,236
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OH getting cold feet?
rusticbride90, 4 April, 2016 at 16:07

Just a little background first.. So we have been together 6 years, got engaged 7 months ago and was a total surprise. OH wanted to get Xmas out the way before any planning which I agreed was sensible....

katieJ2b, wednesday 6-Apr-16 12 2,121
Lapland2015
Finally booked our honeymoon!
Lapland2015, 5 April, 2016 at 12:53

We have finally booked our honeymoon! We spent longer deciding where we wanted to go than we did where we would get married! We eventually settled on Tanzania and Zanzibar but then my hubby changed...

Pooba, wednesday 6-Apr-16 11 1,321
Pookie8911
Printed.com for invitations
Pookie8911, 3 April, 2016 at 17:31

Hi, just looking to order our save the dates - going for something very simple that we've designed ourselves. We were going to go with Vistaprint, but would like them printed on Kraft card - wondering...

Pookie8911, tuesday 5-Apr-16 5 1,182
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Affordable Kent venues
poppymarble, 30 January, 2016 at 17:05

So we're getting married! But we want to have maximum control over the day and so aren't looking for a traditional hotel or marquee sort of place. Ideally we are looking for a barn style village hall...

SunnyOrangeStationer, monday 4-Apr-16 9 6,896 1
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Need to sort a DJ!!
BrideMMD, 27 March, 2016 at 19:39

Hi all, Our wedding is less than 7 weeks away & we still haven't sorted a DJ! We're having a band so efforts went into sorting that and the DJ bit got overlooked. Can anyone recommend a DJ in the...

AnthonyWinyardEntert, monday 4-Apr-16 5 1,158
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Wedding Cars Edinburgh area
ali-hamm, 2 April, 2016 at 18:24

Hi everybody, We are getting married in Musselburgh and we need 2 wedding cars travelling from different venues to the ceremony. Can anyone recommend any companies and how much you are roughly paying?...

RhonaH, monday 4-Apr-16 2 792
Miss-b
Bridal Party - Asking them to pay half towards suit?!
Miss-b, 30 March, 2016 at 14:50

Hi Ladies, I'm looking for some honest advice, which I know I will get here!! Our wedding budget has all but disappeared now and its looking like we will either have to borrow some money from family...

Miss-b, monday 4-Apr-16 13 2,381
Emmy1102
Dress too white for guest
Emmy1102, 2 April, 2016 at 12:18

Do you think that this dress is too white to wear as a guest to a wedding?

Karen84, monday 4-Apr-16 32 3,839
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13 days left!
K10mbd, 3 April, 2016 at 22:06

Hello! ive been looking on this site for a while! our wedding day is in 13 days! So excited, scared nervous...not entirely sure what I'm feeling in all honesty! Still doesn't feel real yet.....

Chapples, monday 4-Apr-16 1 466
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Not inviting partners...
Moonbeam88, 1 April, 2016 at 15:43

After reading another post on here today it has made me question some of our guest list choices and so i'm after people's opinions please I have three friends who are recentish friends (known around...

Justkeepswimming, sunday 3-Apr-16 8 3,601
MsCoffeeCrazy
Worried we haven't invited enough guests
MsCoffeeCrazy, 20 June, 2015 at 09:25

My wedding is 5 weeks away today and I'm starting to panic. When we started planning we agreed that we only wanted around 65 people at the wedding (all day) because of the budget and because we only...

HappyYellowHair540, saturday 2-Apr-16 17 7,443
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Wedding favours for teens...
ExpensivePinkCars201, 1 April, 2016 at 08:58

I suppose the title pretty much says it all. We're having scratch cards for our adult guests, but obviously this isn't really suitable for anyone under 18! We have a few children aged between 5 and 8...

Tidal Wave, friday 1-Apr-16 5 11,593
Miss-b
Seamstress Recommendation - Cheltenham / Gloucester
Miss-b, 31 March, 2016 at 15:49

Hi Ladies, I am looking for recommendations for a seamstress in Cheltenham/Gloucester if anyone can recommend someone? My Mum is looking to get a dress made for the wedding but is struggling to fine...

Arpee, friday 1-Apr-16 459
Justkeepswimming
Small wedding worries
Justkeepswimming, 30 March, 2016 at 16:09

We want a small wedding to save on cost and also because we are shy people and don't like being the centre of attention. I initially thought it would be 60 day guests and 40 extra evening guests. Now...

AnthonyWinyardEntert, thursday 31-Mar-16 7 2,521
DrBuffles
Personalised Knickers
DrBuffles, 24 July, 2013 at 09:38

Has anyone ordered some personalised knickers that they can recommend? There are tonnes online but they don't always look the best quality and some are really, really expensive. I don't mind paying...

jowells, thursday 31-Mar-16 5 2,918

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