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I've been meaning to post photos for a while now because I am so chuffed with how things turned out! We didn't have a definite colour scheme from the outset. I wanted pink for the BMs dresses for a...
Hello everyone, I'm looking for short/tea length wedding dresses and its proving a bit difficult, I can find photos of some online, but hardly any of the stockists I've spoken too actually have any in...
I'm researching where I could go to find my wedding dress, but I'm getting completely overwhelmed with how many there are out there, and very few seem to indicate their price range. The ones that do...
Hello, hoping for some answers really. Tried cab, CofE website and we are still stuck. The question is can someone who lives outside of the UK sign as a witness? I've been a witness in New Zealand but...
Hey folks. Found an incredible deal at a wedding fair £220 for 3 hours hire or a Photobooth, with unlimited prints, props and attendant. Went to book it the next day, no answer from supplier. A few...
Afternoon lovely ladies, I thought I would cheer myself up this miserable friday afternoon and put together a big flash as it's 5 weeks tomorrow to the big day!! Background: We met on the internet 5...
Just wondered if anyone had used this site for bridesmaids dresses? My BMs have seen this http://www.okdress.co.uk/2015-shining-v-neck-bridesmaid-dress-sku701153/ I think the dresses come from China...
Hello everyone! I started looking for my dress early on, when most stores didn't have their new collections in, which meant I've tried more than I expected to. I have tried loads of dresses by now...
Hello Brides, I'm considering Sheldrakes restaurant, Wirral, for our ceremony and reception venue. Has anyone been married there? Or know anyone who has used it as a venue? I would love to speak with...
Good luck on your special day x
Hello I had my hair and makeup trial today. I liked my makeup and my hair looked nice from the front. From the back it was awful though and not af all what I wanted. So now I don't know whether to...
Hi All I am looking for any thoughts or ideas on gift list. We are hoping to have an extension in the next 18 months so could write a list of things for our new bedroom. Downside to this is we will...
Hi all! We've got Hogarth's booked as our Wedding venue and I was just wondering whether any of you lovely lot had gotten married there? If you have, I would love to know who your photographer was...
I am planning on getting married in Venice, Italy in September 2015... I think we are about 60 people... we want a religious ceremony and for the reception... I don't konw!! Please, has anyone got...
Hi Everyone, I am wondering if you can kindly help us. We are looking to hire either a dry hire venue or pub with a function room in SE London but we are coming up a little stuck. Our budget all in is...
We are finally getting undeway with our menu planning! We are hosting a wedding weekend for our guests, so we have quite a few meals to plan. Thankfully the venue will be deciding the menu for the...
Hi all My fiance and I have been searching endlessly for a wedding venue in the Leeds/Harrogate/York area. We are yet to find one that suits all of our needs. We would like a venue that is quite...
how we met We met online in feb 2014. I am 34 and he is 40 so we knew we didn't want or need to date for a long time, luckily we clicked and started discussing the prospect of engagement/marriage in...
Has anyone taken their OH's surname, but kept maiden name for work? I've been grappling with this since we got engaged, as I do want to have the same surname as OH, but want to retain my name in some...
Good Morning everyone! I've been dress shopping for a few weeks now - I think I've finally found the one! It's Mori-Lee 2674. I've seen a few pictures of it around and it always looks better on real...
Our wedding planning started off fun and exciting. Then it got stressful. It's now fun and exciting again! We've been struggling to find venues that can accommodate a Friday reception, so we've given...
Hi everyone, Me again! So I've turned my attention to what my girls will be wearing on the big day. I have three adults and my younger cousin, who will be 9 by the wedding next October. I didn't want...
The OH and I are thinking of doing a father/daughter mother/son dance after the first dance but we're stuck for song ideas! There are a few that would suit one or the other but we want to do it at the...
I picked up my wedding dress just over a week ago. It needs quite a few alterations doing as I'm only 5 foot 1. The seamstress at the bridal shop I bought the dress from is leaving after 12 years so I...
Hi all, Just looking for a few suggestions/ideas for Top Table, but first I need to explain the situation. Firstly, my parents are separated (not divorced) due to my dad having an affair. He is still...
Hi all I've been quoted £425 for a 10x10 album for 70 photos and £130 for a duplicate 6x6 album for parents. I know albums are expensive but is this about right? We wanted them before Christmas so...
I've just chosen the Justin Alexander style 8799 dress for our wedding next September. I am a UK size 12/14 and a G cup. The girl said I would need to order a size 18 which I was fine with as I've...
Hello I have just made my appointment for me and OH to give our notice of marriage in a couple of weeks. I understand that whilst there they ask you questions. Just wondering if anyone could let me...
I'm trying to decide what to walk down the aisle to. ive told OH I'll be piped in but actually I'm planning to have the bridesmaids piped in and walk down myself to a song (if we can get it to work,...
I have been doing some virtual wedding dress shopping and have fallen in love with quite a few Maggie Sottero dresses. I have set a budget of £1000 for my dress, but I can't find any up to date prices...
Hello ladies, I'm a longtime (since Feb!) lurker but don;t post very often. However I wanted to share this with you. I was in Garforth in Leeds today and noticed that St Gemma's Hospice have a shop on...
Hi all, So the wedding isn't until next next December but I haven't yet found a hair and make up artist(s) and I'm starting to panic. How do I go about finding one? I've seen a couple at wedding fairs...