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Table plan and VW camper ideas
excited bride2015, 17 March, 2015 at 13:20

Hi I am having a wedding with a slight VW camper van theme running through the reception. Not too much but am using it for table names, favours , cake and would like the table plan to have it too....

Hazel, monday 26-Oct-26 44 2,072
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Buffet for wedding breakfast
lisalufc, 2 December, 2017 at 16:27

Hi all. I'd love to hear your opinions of having a buffet for the wedding breakfast. I did think I wanted a proper three course meal for the day guests as they're more formal and 'weddingy' but...

Jack, monday 26-Oct-26 30 1,168
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Photographer - how many hours/pics?
FutureMrsT123, 18 May, 2017 at 08:55

Hi all, My partner and I are getting married next summer and are starting to look around for photographers. We've found one that we love, the style really seems to suit us, so he's definitely our...

Talha, monday 26-Oct-26 11 1,416
Tracey86
Water Beads/Aqua Beads Question
Tracey86, 1 July, 2012 at 07:33

These are my centrepieces (this one was just a practise) The purple stuff in the base of the vase is those aqua/water bead thingy's, we're making the centrepieces ourselves and wondered if anybody...

Cars, monday 26-Oct-26 11 10,286
hannioli
Cake size question
hannioli, 18 July, 2011 at 21:27

I've been getting quotes for cakes and have realised that I don't know what size we want/need... One lady has quoted on a 12" fruit, 10" chocolate and 8" sponge cake. Am I right in thinking that the...

Garedol, monday 26-Oct-26 8 1,978
*Ducky*
Foam or silk flowers?
*Ducky*, 30 January, 2012 at 14:14

Hi Ladies, I have decided on a cream/ivory tulip bouquet for myself, and a smaller version for my BMs. Can you recommend which looks better, foam or silk flowers? I will send for a sample when I have...

Jack, monday 26-Oct-26 31 4,177
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Wheelchair accessible venue
Christiane, 23 August, 2009 at 19:45

I'm new to this forum and I'm searching for a nice and wheelchair accessible wedding venue in Kent or SE London, which seems like a mission for me. I'm the bride and a wheelchair user. Also other...

Jack, monday 26-Oct-26 31 2,851
rubyfirecracker
HELP - Vinyl Record Label Template
rubyfirecracker, 9 November, 2012 at 19:09

I am looking for a template in word or publisher to make our own custom 7" single record labels (poss table centres). Any ideas?

OwenPrescott, monday 26-Oct-26 15 10,203
MrsLtobe
'Daisy' wedding dress?
MrsLtobe, 30 May, 2011 at 19:18

Hey all My wedding theme is 'Daisies' and I'm looking for a dress with some daisy details.. but I think I'm looking for the impossible... closest I found was Alan Hannah's 'Anais' but they're not...

Jack, monday 26-Oct-26 30 9,823
Kolawole
How do i validate my guest on event day?
Kolawole, 5 May, 2025 at 11:57

How do i validate my guest on event day?

Harper, monday 26-Oct-26 8 81
Kirsty
Cars
Kirsty, 14 February, 2025 at 20:10

Can someone please tell me why wedding cars are massively expensive?! I am happy to pay a high price if I was needing the cars for going to and from destinations but I literally need them to go from a...

Harry, monday 26-Oct-26 22 184
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Buttonhole Politics...!
Jennie228, 20 December, 2012 at 14:25

Hi All, Been looking on here for a while, so thought its about time I get involved! Here's my dilemma... I want buttonholes/corsages to be worn by the wedding party only, to distinguish who they are....

Jack, monday 26-Oct-26 30 19,531
Mrs_Rolfe_2b
Cost of wedding flowers?
Mrs_Rolfe_2b, 15 April, 2011 at 14:18

I am trying to do my budget, and i have no idea how much flowers cost! I know its a broad question and i know it will vary according to location (im in west midlands) flower type etc. I'm having small...

Harenok, monday 26-Oct-26 28 171,126
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Light hearted readings for ceremony
rach_S_, 1 June, 2014 at 19:35

Hi There, I want to find a reading that I can read to my H2B during the ceremony, I would like it to be light hearted, any ideas? thank you Rachel

Voocccie, monday 26-Oct-26 11 3,414
Mrsjones2024
Getting ready timings on the day
Mrsjones2024, 30 July, 2016 at 22:36

Hi all, My hairdresser has a friend's wedding on the same day as my wedding. She has just contacted me to ask what time I am thinking of having my hair and make up done so that she can plan her day....

Voocccie, monday 26-Oct-26 11 2,390 1
Victoria
Alternatives to walking down the aisle
Victoria, 1 October, 2023 at 12:02

Afternoon all! My girlfriend and I are getting married next December and we’re struggling with the walking down the aisle part. Neither of us have parents around to perform this and besides, neither...

Voocccie, monday 26-Oct-26 15 906 2
xoxoxo2017
Is upsizing a dress by 1 (maybe 2) sizes possible if you have the exact same fabric?
xoxoxo2017, 15 July, 2014 at 15:15

So following on recent dilemmas and another post just now….. I have ordered 1 extra dress in error. I am wondering if I should keep this dress in case a dress needs upsizing more than the hem will...

Voocccie, monday 26-Oct-26 7 1,527
Nessa_EssexBride
Ceremony TIMING?? 12 PM OR 1 PM??
Nessa_EssexBride, 15 January, 2015 at 14:01

Hello everyone, So I'm a bit behind with my wedding planning. I need major help over these next few days. I'm sure I’ll be asking for loads of advice like crazy(sorry). We've just moved into our new...

Voocccie, monday 26-Oct-26 15 3,009
Stacie
Venue pricing
Stacie, 10 September, 2024 at 13:50

Hiya We're just over 1 month away from our wedding day and have sent over the final numbers to our venue, however they haven't really reduced our original quote by much. Our estimated numbers were 90...

John, sunday 25-Oct-26 5 169 1
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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...

Julia, sunday 25-Oct-26 8 9,363
GeordieBarbie
Bride & Bridesmaid Iron on Transfers...?
GeordieBarbie, 1 December, 2009 at 20:34

Anyone bought any or used them? I found these on ebay - what do you think? They're £3 each and around 19cm x 9.cm. Was thinking of getting them for us to wear on the day of the wedding (will get a...

James, sunday 25-Oct-26 11 6,696
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When to send out Invitations...?
Sapphirebride, 5 May, 2016 at 11:40

I'm in a bit of a dilemma as of when to send out the wedding invites to our day and evening guests. I get married on 17th March 2017 and our venue want the final numbers 6 weeks before, so 3rd Feb.......

Julia, sunday 25-Oct-26 13 2,294
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Traditional Wedding Ceremony
Abi, 1 February, 2026 at 22:57

I’m sure I’m not the only one looking for threads specifically related to the different ceremonies that take place in the Yoruba (Nigerian) culture. There’s so much to think about, considering there’s...

Julia, sunday 25-Oct-26 14 102
Going2theChapel
Help! Can you come up with a humorous expression of surprise starting with. Well,... ending in call me...
Going2theChapel, 15 March, 2013 at 13:18

For example, So far we have Well, Paint me green and call me a pickle. Slap me with bread and call me a sandwich. Fry me in butter and call me a catfish. Well, Butter my butt and call me a biscuit...

Liam, sunday 25-Oct-26 6 58,379
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Small budget wedding
Rebekah, 10 May, 2026 at 20:57

Hi everyone! Me and my partner are looking to do a small wedding on a budget. Inviting close family and friends only (40-70 at a push) I'm not really sure where to start though or what's best, so if...

xaioji, sunday 25-Oct-26 48 1,358 5
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Looking for a Michael Myers (halloween) flower girl
Jane, 7 July, 2026 at 23:20

Random one I know. We are having speeches Halloween wedding and I am looking for a Micheal Myers scare actor to be our flower girl. I gave no idea where to start with looking anyone got any...

John, saturday 24-Oct-26 15 95 1
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Private Dining
Louisa, 10 July, 2026 at 16:30

We are looking for a private dining space following a legal ceremony at Marleybone Town Hall, London. It will be for 32 guests, including bride and groom. Ideally close by to the town hall. not...

John, saturday 24-Oct-26 54 361 1
Faye
The real figure
Faye, 12 July, 2026 at 17:13

Can someone please tell me why venues do this? They say for example of venue tyre is 11,000 and then they don’t disclose what else you have to add to that mandatory and it’s very frustrating when you...

John, saturday 24-Oct-26 25 315 1
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Average wedding cost?
Wade, 24 September, 2025 at 23:05

Hi, recently engaged and all new to this wedding planning. Just curious to on average how much people have paid for the full day.

Nikolambo, saturday 24-Oct-26 3 87
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I only want 1 bridesmaid... will this look odd?
swee_swee_23, 6 January, 2013 at 13:00

Hello everyone, Just wondered what your experiences or thoughts were on number of bridesmaids? I havent been to many weddings myself but the ones I have the Brides had 5 or 6 bridesmaids. Now I feel...

Voocccie, saturday 24-Oct-26 18 8,449
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Venue in the Yorkshire area
Emma, 15 June, 2025 at 14:10

Hi all. I'm looking for a venue in the Yorkshire dream preferably a barn type, we want a relaxed fun wedding. I've found a few but wondered if anyone had any suggestions? Would love there to be nice...

Azan, saturday 24-Oct-26 2 57
Jennifer
Website
Jennifer, 25 April, 2024 at 04:04

I’m a tech phone can anyone tell me how to add guests names to website so they RSVP please

Azan, saturday 24-Oct-26 5 45

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