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Afternoon tea
Jade1990, 17 November, 2015 at 20:11

Hi all Has anyone had/having/been to a wedding where afternoon tea was served as the wedding breakfast meal? I want informal and relaxed but don't want our wedding to resemble a kids tea party lol My...

Scottish_Sarah, monday 23-Nov-15 12 3,075
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Has anyone else ever made MAJOR changes to their wedding plans and lost deposits?
heavenly_elephant, 23 February, 2015 at 18:43

Helloooo! I'm just wondering if anyone else has ever made a major change in wedding planning that incurred deposit losses? I'm feeling like a proper numpty and need consoling lol! I'm reeling over the...

Daisy Bell, monday 23-Nov-15 14 4,333
Rosegoldsparkle
Engagement ring being resized!
Rosegoldsparkle, 13 November, 2015 at 11:11

Hi everyone! I had to take my ring to be resized the other day and I feel so wierd without it even though I'd had it in for less than a week! Originally the jeweller said it would be 2 weeks, but...

Pink Sparkle, sunday 22-Nov-15 7 1,962
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Essex brides please help
MrsMerritt2Be, 26 September, 2015 at 20:59

Hi were getting married at Langton House, Hornchurch, Essex. Now I am on the hunt for a wedding reception. I am happy for a nice hotel, or a nice venue without accommodation but can't seem to find...

RomanticYellowCars44, sunday 22-Nov-15 4 977
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Wedding Dress stress!
RomanticIvoryDiamonds239, 20 November, 2015 at 18:57

Hi everyone I picked up my wedding dress today, which I had ordered back in May, from a bridal store in Leeds. It is the Ronald Joyce Regina 68005 which is available in 3 lengths. I was shocked to...

Little_MrsA2B, sunday 22-Nov-15 6 896
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Small Dry hire/self-catering wedding venue London
JDubz, 19 November, 2015 at 13:29

Hey all, I am looking for a medium sized wedding venue (50 - 65 people) that will let us self-cater and doesn't charge corkage in/around London. Can anyone help? It would be easier if I wasn't so...

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Tails and tea length?
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Hi I have bought a tea length dress and we are wanting to book his suit hire in and we decided on tails but nowhere can I find a bride and groom combo to match. Everyone seems to be all vintage when...

Wedding Photography, friday 20-Nov-15 4 987
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Last few bits and bobs to go!
Choods87, 17 November, 2015 at 10:08

Hi Ladies, Two months after our wedding we still have some last bits and bobs to get rid of, especially as Christmas is nearly upon us and I don't have the space to hide presents!! Let me know if you...

Choods87, friday 20-Nov-15 15 1,811
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Cut off/shorten a long train?
reilly2b, 18 November, 2015 at 19:10

Hi, My dress is gorgeous, but it does have a very long train. Now, thinking about the practicalities of the day, I think it is too long. I am getting married in a church but then a reception in a barn...

reilly2b, thursday 19-Nov-15 13 9,066
Mrslh2b
Potential hen do clashes
Mrslh2b, 18 November, 2015 at 11:33

Just wanted some opinions on the following situation…. So 2 of my friends are getting married next year (as well as me) – my best friend is getting married end of June, I’m getting married August 1st...

Mrslh2b, thursday 19-Nov-15 17 2,199
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Hair and Make up - When to book
Tidal Wave, 11 November, 2015 at 18:17

Thought I'd be super organised tonight, and starting to cross a few things of the list, however - hair and make up, I know I want the same person/company to do both, but I keep reading really...

Juliet Cunnington (M, tuesday 17-Nov-15 20 7,787
Lapland2015
Buying a camera advice please - northern lights specifically
Lapland2015, 16 November, 2015 at 15:23

My partner has done a few photography courses when he was in the military and did a few bits and pieces for them so has a fair amount of knowledge about cameras but is by all means no expert! I am now...

Lapland2015, tuesday 17-Nov-15 7 1,010
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 1,060
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 2,833
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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 1,889
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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 6,345
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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 2 610
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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 2,358
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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 1,882
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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 2,373
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

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