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AKWedding
Cracking the colour scheme/flower conundrum
AKWedding, 11 December, 2015 at 21:52

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...

AKWedding, wednesday 16-Dec-15 7 1,576
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Short Wedding Dresses
mbunnage, 25 November, 2015 at 13:34

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...

AKWedding, wednesday 16-Dec-15 22 3,280
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Reasonably priced wedding dress boutique in West Country?
lucyjo, 7 December, 2015 at 14:55

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...

2BMrsC, wednesday 16-Dec-15 9 1,435
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Random question on witness signing the marriage licence
Tidal Wave, 15 December, 2015 at 20:02

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...

bellaZ, wednesday 16-Dec-15 5 2,757
Charliebob
To Photobooth or not to Photobooth, that is the question?
Charliebob, 15 November, 2015 at 08:57

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...

Galbear, monday 14-Dec-15 13 2,065
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This time in 5 weeks... *BIG FLASH*
NoMoore, 11 December, 2015 at 15:50

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...

Tidal Wave, monday 14-Dec-15 14 1,932
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Has anyone used www.okdress.co.uk?
Little_MrsA2B, 12 December, 2015 at 21:52

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...

Paula @ Ollievision, monday 14-Dec-15 2 2,771
IngridHughes
Haven't found the dress yet and I'm getting confused!
IngridHughes, 30 November, 2015 at 04:47

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...

ExpensivePinkCars201, sunday 13-Dec-15 52 4,566
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[Venue] Sheldrakes, Wirral
BlondeBride307, 11 December, 2015 at 19:03

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...

Jayne E, sunday 13-Dec-15 306
Mrslh2b
December 19th - JennyPackhamBride
Mrslh2b, 23 November, 2015 at 12:37

Good luck on your special day x

rach_217, friday 11-Dec-15 10 769
sweetlikechocolate
Not happy with hair trial
sweetlikechocolate, 9 December, 2015 at 22:24

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...

ExpensivePinkCars201, friday 11-Dec-15 11 2,504
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Wedding Gift/Money
S and S Wedding , 9 December, 2015 at 18:28

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...

ExpensivePinkCars201, thursday 10-Dec-15 9 1,436
Stephisaur
Hogarths Hotel, Solihull - Photography?
Stephisaur, 7 December, 2015 at 14:32

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...

thespectrumband@hotm, tuesday 8-Dec-15 7 1,060
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Wedding in Venice, Italy 2015
Samantha_Kassol, 5 November, 2014 at 11:11

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...

Faye_575, monday 7-Dec-15 5 2,070
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Dry Hire Venues or Lovely Pub with Function Room in South East London
hillem, 30 November, 2015 at 10:36

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...

AKWedding, monday 7-Dec-15 3 2,944
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What are your thoughts on our menu?
ExpensiveBrownDiamonds1257, 2 December, 2015 at 17:20

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...

Karen84, monday 7-Dec-15 12 1,877
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HELP! Searching for a wedding venue around Leeds/Harrogate/York area with fireworks
Lisat87, 5 November, 2014 at 20:24

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...

Harriet253, saturday 5-Dec-15 9 1,991
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MrsFRtobe wedding report **very flash heavy!**
MrsFRtobe, 30 November, 2015 at 11:41

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...

jayannfernandez, friday 4-Dec-15 8 1,621
KJHC
Keeping maiden name at work
KJHC, 29 November, 2015 at 13:16

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...

inovermyhead, thursday 3-Dec-15 10 1,724
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White or Caramel? Mori Lee Dress Dilema!
chaisinrainbows, 1 December, 2015 at 10:26

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...

Wayne La, wednesday 2-Dec-15 6 2,496
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Alternatives to humanist ceremony?
ThirteenTenSeventeen, 4 September, 2015 at 06:59

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...

Simply Ceremonies Uk, tuesday 1-Dec-15 12 3,418
katieJ2b
9 year old bridesmaid
katieJ2b, 30 November, 2015 at 14:23

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...

Lapland2015, tuesday 1-Dec-15 19 4,254
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Ideas for Father/Daughter Mother/Son Dance
ExpensivePinkCars201, 29 November, 2015 at 18:24

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...

ExpensiveBrownDiamon, tuesday 1-Dec-15 8 1,619
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Am I being fussy? Seamstress has dogs!
RomanticIvoryDiamonds239, 28 November, 2015 at 12:52

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...

Jayne E, monday 30-Nov-15 15 1,820
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Top Table Seating Dilemma.
Gemz85, 26 November, 2015 at 13:08

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...

Mrsjones2024, saturday 28-Nov-15 9 4,750
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Wedding Album Prices
Kilner, 23 November, 2015 at 16:18

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...

Peter, thursday 26-Nov-15 18 9,795
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Justin Alexander 8799 sizing
Glasgowbride101, 2 November, 2015 at 14:20

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...

kay_, thursday 26-Nov-15 3 3,299
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Notice of Marriage
Miss-KEM, 25 November, 2015 at 16:29

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...

LorraineHull, thursday 26-Nov-15 7 1,058
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Mumford & Sons Instrumental...
NoMoore, 24 November, 2015 at 20:50

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,...

Jayne E, thursday 26-Nov-15 10 2,307
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Can I afford a Maggie Sottero dress?
Jade the Bride, 18 January, 2015 at 18:23

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...

SunnyGoldDecor363, wednesday 25-Nov-15 22 6,140
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charity shop in Leeds with wedding dress dept!
katiepoppycat, 24 November, 2015 at 14:25

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...

Paula @ Ollievision, tuesday 24-Nov-15 1 1,795
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Finding a hair and makeup artist
IceBlue, 23 November, 2015 at 12:10

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...

Tidal Wave, tuesday 24-Nov-15 5 455

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