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rach_217
PP - Only 200 days to go!
rach_217, 16 November, 2015 at 23:07

Am extremely bored & tired on a very delayed train back from London but I have realised its only 200 days to my wedding so that's cheered me up a little bit! Hope everyone else is doing ok, I'm...

Jayne E, tuesday 17-Nov-15 5 889
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Dress alterations Essex
GizmoSep15, 20 May, 2015 at 14:27

Hi all, Can anyone recommend somewhere or someone who does wedding dress alterations in Essex? I'm in the Hornchurch area.

Jayne E, tuesday 17-Nov-15 2 1,058
YellowDiamond
Scared of the dress...
YellowDiamond, 31 October, 2015 at 08:32

Hello ladies ive been thinking about posting this for a couple of weeks now but have been too nervous, I don't like to admit how shallow I am, but I am extremely uncomfortable in my own skin. I know...

Tidal Wave, monday 16-Nov-15 24 2,771
Kat Furlong
Found a designer I ADORE! But anyone know what prices are like?
Kat Furlong , 8 November, 2015 at 22:20

So after much searching (and a vague sense of panick that I'll never ever find a dress I love) I have stumbled upon a designer I absolutely adore! House of Mooshki. Has anyone had one of these dresses...

Kat Furlong, thursday 12-Nov-15 10 2,828
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Stuck for a ceremony venue - London
donkey86, 6 November, 2015 at 11:58

Hi guys - I wonder if anyone can help? We're a bit stuck for a ceremony venue. We've found a reception venue we really like - we're going for a boat on the Thames! (we were originally going for the...

donkey86, thursday 12-Nov-15 5 1,887
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Should the Groom's outfit be a surprise?
MrsMtobe2016, 10 November, 2015 at 13:45

I've literally no idea what the correct etiquette is with the groom's suite. Should i be involved in helping him choose, am i allowed to see it before the big day? x

Stephisaur, thursday 12-Nov-15 16 6,310
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Need help and reassurance with pretty much all our original plans
BekeeB, 12 November, 2015 at 10:01

Hiya! Long time lurker and first time poster here We have our wedding planned and booked (no deposits have been booked except for with the registry office which is £35) and i'm just getting a...

Jayne E, thursday 12-Nov-15 483
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What are you paying for for your BMs?
LauraLtobe, 3 November, 2015 at 18:45

So I've just seen the thread about buying BMs shoes or asking them to buy their own and what's the right etiquette and it's got me a bit worried about what I was planning on doing. A bit if...

Ash953, thursday 12-Nov-15 33 3,003
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Justin Alexander 8465 secondhand????
Sarahlm, 12 February, 2013 at 12:03

Bride on a budget!! I love this dress so much!! I am a uk size 6-8 and I'm 5ft 8. im open to the 3 colour options available I just need it at a good price.... I booked my venue then got made redundant...

Denhunt, wednesday 11-Nov-15 17 6,537
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Venue for around 60 guests in West Yorkshire
tomg, 11 November, 2015 at 13:52

I'm looking for a venue in West Yorkshire (preferably in or near Wakefield or Leeds), that can accommodate around 60 guests. Ideally for a ceremony and reception. In effect we're not looking for a...

MrsRees2B, wednesday 11-Nov-15 2 608
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Alcohol!!!!
mellis89, 9 November, 2015 at 10:27

Hey everyone! So trying to work out budget for alcohol for the wedding breakfast. We've got 26 people attending the sit down meal and want to provide a welcome drink (probs bucks fizz), 2 glasses of...

Mrs-Riley, wednesday 11-Nov-15 13 1,524
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Marquee & photobooth
FutureSamW, 9 November, 2015 at 08:05

Has anyone had or having a marquee wedding & having a photobooth? Actually any venue really. Are you having it in the main area? Are you separating it some how? I was planning on having it in a...

NathalieSB, tuesday 10-Nov-15 7 1,295
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Mini Wedding Cars
Jemmalou17, 2 November, 2015 at 12:30

I'm getting married in Aug 2017 and I have my heart set on a classic mini to arrive to the venue in. While looking online I have found a few companies that hire them out but they all seem to be in the...

NathalieSB, tuesday 10-Nov-15 4 912
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Wedding dress payments
RomanticGingerDesire, 2 November, 2015 at 11:52

Hey guys so getting ready to go dress shopping do you pay for the full balance on the dress or do you just pay deposit?

MadamRed, monday 9-Nov-15 19 2,351
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Giant Dresses
Chaffinch, 6 November, 2015 at 14:17

What do you think? Some of them are quite amazing

Mrslh2b, monday 9-Nov-15 28 3,217
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DISASTER - HELP NEEDED! Registrar cannot make our wedding slot :(
rhyminsimon07, 7 November, 2015 at 12:24

We booked our wedding venue - Smeetham Hall Barn - for May 21st 2016 ages ago BUT never booked a registrar! Crazy rookie mistake to make I know but we have just found out that the local rgistrars...

Chris Giles Photogra, monday 9-Nov-15 9 1,877
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Chair Covers
HappyBrownDiamonds179, 4 November, 2015 at 11:50

Hi guys, I was wondering how much is typical for chair covers and sashes? We are only using for the dinner and evening as having the wedding at a church. We have to use the venue supplier, and they...

HappyBrownDiamonds17, monday 9-Nov-15 11 1,445
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Military Wedding Insurance Technicality Crisis!
k.meekings@hotmail.co.uk, 2 November, 2015 at 16:45

Hi there, This is an exceptional long shot but I am failing almost everywhere else so I thought I would share my predicament and see if by some miracle someone might be able to help me! My fiance is...

hollyhollytree, sunday 8-Nov-15 5 2,370
sweetlikechocolate
Photo frames - bulk
sweetlikechocolate, 6 November, 2015 at 18:49

Any of you lovely hitched lot have any idea where I can get a job lot of pretty ornate looking photo frames? I need around 30. I have seen some lovely ones on ebay but they are between 5 and 10 each....

RachD90, sunday 8-Nov-15 4 1,019
MrsLT
3 weeks to go *little flash* :)
MrsLT, 2 November, 2015 at 14:47

Hello everyone Just thought I'd do a little flash as it's getting close now... This is our venue, a country house in East Devon This is a Morris similar to the one I'll have but with a dusky blue...

samwillow, saturday 7-Nov-15 21 2,481
Beckalina
Using a hire car instead of a wedding car
Beckalina, 6 November, 2015 at 20:27

I'm looking at transport from house to church to venue and I begrudge paying hundreds of pounds for something I'm not massively bothered about. I don't want to turn up in a taxi but at the same time,...

Neil Gratton Photogr, saturday 7-Nov-15 7 947
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Help! Small intimate wedding venues in Essex
Shelley Grimes, 4 November, 2015 at 16:54

We have decided to get married, just the 2 of us with 2 witnesses. I understand it is likely to be in a registry office and have been thinking about Chelsea Registry office as it is an iconic building...

Shelley Grimes, friday 6-Nov-15 3 1,115
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evening venue dressing
, 6 November, 2015 at 08:05

Hi, If you've seen any of my posts you may know I'm having 3 venues, ceremony/meal/evening. I still haven't gotten round to chasing the meal venue as I've been run off my feet but going to chase this...

Paula @ Ollievision, friday 6-Nov-15 1 532
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Ye Olde Plough House Bulphan
Christie91dan, 1 November, 2015 at 18:46

Hi, we are looking for wedding reviews on Ye Olde plough House in Bulphan, there are mixed reviews online. We have been to have a look around and it looks beautiful but just wondered if any one has...

Christie91dan, wednesday 4-Nov-15 1 764
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Anyone not having a traditional wedding dress?
Belle2007, 27 October, 2015 at 11:46

This is second time around for me (and him). We are having a small civil ceremony in the day (just 30 guests) followed by a big party in the evening. I really don't know what I want to wear. Whatever...

RachD90, wednesday 4-Nov-15 11 2,754
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Looking for tall gold trumpet vases
Sarahguni, 29 April, 2014 at 20:21

Hi All, I am on the look out for tall (atleast 70cm), slim gold trumpet vases for centrepieces. I have seen a picture on the net of a vase like this with the 'baby breathe' flower, and it looks...

BlossEm, wednesday 4-Nov-15 3 1,476
TheFutureMrsKay
Reception buffet
TheFutureMrsKay, 1 November, 2015 at 10:52

I got married 2 weeks ago and it was, for the most part, a truly magical day and everything that I had wanted. One of the issues that occurred on the day was to do with the evening buffet. We asked...

Jayne E, wednesday 4-Nov-15 13 2,237
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Help! Wedding fail!
Kcatnip, 25 July, 2015 at 21:51

Hi Everyone, I am really hoping to get some ideas and advice. My wedding is in 11 weeks. I found out last week that I have a tumor on my femur bone that need removing pretty quickly (non aggressive...

Runnergirl, wednesday 4-Nov-15 29 4,892
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Wedding Registry/Gift List
ExpensivePinkCars201, 3 November, 2015 at 09:19

We're looking at sending out our invites this month ? and wanted to put details of our wedding gift registry inside, which means it's time to actually choose a registry! We were actually considering...

Jayne E, tuesday 3-Nov-15 11 2,010
kizzi10000
Live bands and sound limiters
kizzi10000, 2 November, 2015 at 18:52

The OH is looking at getting some friends of his (a girl band trio) to do the reception music, but the venue has a sound limiter. Has anyone had a band at a venue with a limiter? Is it likely to keep...

kizzi10000, tuesday 3-Nov-15 8 1,706
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Bar company vs DIY
RomanticGingerDesire, 2 November, 2015 at 11:53

Hey we are planning a at in the village hall venue do we a) hire a company b) buy our own booze & get someone in to man the bar & charge £2 a drink

kizzi10000, monday 2-Nov-15 8 1,269
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Singing waiters...and reception entertainement alternatives
Jade1990, 27 October, 2015 at 10:35

Hi all, Looking for a few ways of surprising our guests on the big day at our reception, and wanted to know if anyone has any ideas, or has done this type of thing and what you did/how it went. With...

Bruce Neville Photog, monday 2-Nov-15 15 2,826

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