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Aisle etiquette - too small for tradition!
QueenBee91, 20 January, 2016 at 16:00

Hi everyone, I'm getting married at a local chapel which is very old and cosy, shall we say. I've not officially measured the aisle as such but it's very narrow and I can just about walk comfortably...

QueenBee91, friday 22-Jan-16 6 2,106
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Cheap but nice bridal shoes
Wifeytobe88, 23 January, 2014 at 20:27

Hi all! So I had my dress fitting today for my wedding in 4 weeks, and it was the first time I'd tried it on with everything ie shoes, veil and shrug. All went very well...but the shoes I was planning...

KinkyBride, friday 22-Jan-16 12 2,976
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Wedding shoes
Bridally, 1 May, 2015 at 14:00

Hey ladies, I really need some wedding shoe inspiration. I LOVE high heels but unfortunately I cannot wear them on the day. I'd be taller than my H2B and also my dress isn't long enough either. Cue...

Karen84, friday 22-Jan-16 17 5,792
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How soon is too soon to attend wedding fayres?
Willowdragon1988, 21 January, 2016 at 16:14

My fiance and I have picked the wedding date: 17th May 2018. The date has meaning for us, and we figure that's the time we need to save. Depending on a whether he gets a windfall he is expecting, we...

Karen84, friday 22-Jan-16 10 2,520
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Best friend refused to be bridesmaid
SunnyBrownFlowers491, 20 January, 2016 at 00:10

Hello, I'm after a bit of bridesmaid advise. I am getting married in about 7 months, last year I asked 3 girls to bebridesmaids (and my sister mob), all said yes! This month I have bought my...

Karen84, friday 22-Jan-16 10 1,597
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Buying Engagement Ring in Jewellery Quarter - Advice
MrsSquirrel2B, 21 January, 2016 at 12:48

Hi Everyone! We have just got engaged and would like to pick the ring together so we are thinking about going to the jewellery quarter this weekend. Has anyone else done this? I wanted to know if we...

emma_lou1, thursday 21-Jan-16 6 2,794
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Confused about hair and make up bookings/trials
Mrsjones2024, 20 January, 2016 at 18:26

Hi ladies, So, as the title suggests, I am a bit confused about booking someone for my hair and make up. I am getting married in July 2017 so I have a way to go. I read a post on here about a lady who...

Mrsjones2024, thursday 21-Jan-16 12 4,017
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Ceilidh Band
Flutterberg, 20 January, 2016 at 16:34

Hi All, We're thinking of having a ceilidh for our evening reception but I have no idea how to go about choosing a ceilidh band! Any ideas? I wonder if anyone might be able to recommend a ceilidh band...

Scottish_Sarah, thursday 21-Jan-16 4 886
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Top Table Troubles
speckled-cookie-, 19 January, 2016 at 15:36

The Top Table Plan will all be traditional, apart from the Maid of Honour. Im not having one. Just two bridesmaids. I wouldnt want to pick between the two, to choose one to sit on the Top Table. Who...

Dolce Gusto, thursday 21-Jan-16 13 1,846
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All Hail the Veil
DreamcatcherVN, 11 January, 2016 at 20:25

Hi! Did anyone catch this on E4... What are your thoughts? I thought the "cheaper" dresses were the nicer ones! It's got me excited to go dress shopping on Saturday:-D. My budget won't be close to the...

Justkeepswimming, thursday 21-Jan-16 19 4,568
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Which foundation to wear on the big day? Has anyone worn Bare Minerals for their wedding makeup?
Galbear, 20 January, 2016 at 13:54

Hi, I am doing my own hair and makeup on my wedding day as I feel most comfortable doing my own so may as well save some money as well! I always wear Bare Minerals for my foundation and I love it from...

MrsW2017, wednesday 20-Jan-16 5 1,985
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How to get copies of marriage certificate?
imabusybee, 19 January, 2016 at 22:28

Hope someone can help as I have googled and no answers! I got married on Saturday and need a few copies of my wedding certificate, but online applications say they can't be for weddings within the...

Daisy Bell, wednesday 20-Jan-16 3 618
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how many wedding cars are you having?
Irisbride, 12 September, 2012 at 14:44

The thread about mother of groom transport has got me thinking- and worried! How many wedding cars are you having? does the groom normally travel to the church/ceremony venue in a wedding car? I...

Goujon, tuesday 19-Jan-16 22 5,664
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Provisionally booked our wedding venue!!!
Miss-b, 17 January, 2016 at 18:07

We went to an open day today at our venue to see it all set up and provisionally booked our date!! We've gone for Sunday 14th August 2016!! Almost 7 months to the day! Need to check registra tomorrow...

Click Clack Photo, tuesday 19-Jan-16 10 1,587
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Personalised Bride Hanger
MrsLBtoB, 19 January, 2016 at 12:18

Hi All Maybe a slightly random question but I've seen on a lot of wedding reports/flashes that some brides have had a special hanger for their wedding dress that either says "Bride" or "Mrs XXX" I...

MrsLBtoB, tuesday 19-Jan-16 6 536
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Monsoon wedding dresses
ExpensivePurpleConfetti535, 19 January, 2016 at 02:25

Hi everybody, I just wondered if anyone has ever bought a Monsoon wedding dress? I'm mostly curious what the sizing is like. Thanks xx

Pooba, tuesday 19-Jan-16 2 1,034
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OH doesn't want to wear a tie - thoughts please
Julie48, 18 January, 2016 at 15:19

Hi Girls I somehow managed to lock my previous post (not sure how I did that!) What are your thoughts about grooms not wearing ties? We are having a non formal wedding and OH has decided he doesn't...

Hydeschnucke, tuesday 19-Jan-16 8 830
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Cheapest photo booth hire?
pandorasbox, 25 June, 2012 at 19:04

Exactly as the title says, we fancy one but can't be faffed doing our own, but don't have any budget left. What the cheapest quote anyone has had for North West/Cheshire areas?

LuxuriousOrangeCakes, tuesday 19-Jan-16 12 9,015
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Reading / Poem for anyone who needs one. From my Lapland magistrate.
Jayne E, 13 January, 2016 at 16:26

Our Finnish magistrate read this poem at our wedding. It may be well known, it may not but for anyone who wants to steal it please feel free. Now you will feel no rain for each of you will be shelter...

2BMrsC, monday 18-Jan-16 1 1,012
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Planning help for wedding abroad?
xgvs, 13 January, 2016 at 08:42

Hello everyone ? I am relatively new to this website only recently getting engaged on Halloween 2015! I've been thinking about things since then but only the last few weeks been looking properly and...

artisanwedding.co.uk, monday 18-Jan-16 9 1,652
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North west/Cheshire/Liverpool brides??
MrsTurner2017, 14 January, 2016 at 00:11

Hi ladies, I am having a meltdown and can't cope with this wedding planning!! Im looking for brides in my area to chat with and maybe even go for a coffee with to discuss weddings or anything else! ...

alibean84, monday 18-Jan-16 6 930
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WEDDING DRESS FOR THE MATURE BRIDE
ExpensiveIvoryFlowers498, 17 January, 2016 at 20:20

Hi I will be almost 52 when I get married for a second time in June 2017 and am struggling to find a suitable dress as all the shops seem to cater for the younger and slimmer bride! I have read some...

ExpensiveIvoryFlower, monday 18-Jan-16 7 1,151
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Gift List
MrsM2016, 16 January, 2016 at 15:29

What is everyone planning for their gift lists? My HB2 does not want to do one and is saying that we don't need anything. He is also saying he doesn't want to ask people for money and we should just...

samwillow, sunday 17-Jan-16 13 1,439
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Flower girl or junior bridesmaid
Lou37, 15 January, 2016 at 14:54

Im having 5 bridesmaids, when we get married next year they will be 18,13,11 and 10 would you look for junior bridesmaids or flower girl type dresses. Not the 18 year old obviously! thanks

FloLo, sunday 17-Jan-16 9 2,017
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Picking Catering Companies - Top Table or Sue Le Bonne
Anne2015, 3 December, 2013 at 21:56

Hi Ladies, So we've booked our venue and paid their expensive deposit. Now we need to choose the next costly thing... the caterers. We have to pick from one of 2 authorised companies ..... Sue Le...

Purplehotwaterbottle, saturday 16-Jan-16 6 3,002
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Veills... (Help! - where di you get yours?)
LiverpoolB2B, 13 January, 2016 at 12:39

Hi everyone, So I've order my dress/hoop and belt but didn't order a veil as I wasn't 100% on the idea. My mum wants me to have one thought, so I'm thinking about getting one just for the ceremony bit...

Fleur88, saturday 16-Jan-16 11 1,862
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Fiancée hates my dress; don't know what to do?!!!
SapphireGirl, 12 January, 2016 at 20:10

I bought my wedding dress 6 months ago, and I'm getting married in mid-April. And now I'm seriously panicking. I adore my dress, and I thought I looked wonderful in it. Up until last night, I couldn't...

LuxuriousGoldDiamond, friday 15-Jan-16 12 2,836
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Wedding taster menu
ExpensiveOrangeCakes470, 13 January, 2016 at 23:01

Hi, we have been invited to a taster evening at our venue. Details have been sent through of the menu, but the menu isn't what we have been given for our wedding day. Would you say that this is except...

Pink Sparkle, friday 15-Jan-16 4 583
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Marquee in own garden for the reception
Chale, 19 August, 2014 at 10:36

Hi everyone! I'm new here. We're getting married in August 2016, so I'm trying not to think about too many of the details at this stage (although I have done some extensive Googling on wedding favours...

FutureMrsMarshall, thursday 14-Jan-16 13 6,248
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KJHC, 13 January, 2016 at 11:57

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Church or civil ceremony
2bmrsk, 9 January, 2016 at 23:21

Hi everyone, this is my first post and am hoping I can get some advice here as I have tried everywhere else. I have a major issue, I have only just started planning my wedding, we are looking at...

2bmrsk, tuesday 12-Jan-16 8 1,508
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12 o'clock wedding
Slink, 8 January, 2016 at 15:41

I booked my registrar today (yey). I had wanted to get married around 2pm, I've been to a few weddings at this time and thought it was well spaced out. So did everyone else who is getting married so...

Love&Lavender, tuesday 12-Jan-16 11 3,903

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