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Rude Comments from In Laws
ExpensiveBrownDiamonds1257, 1 September, 2015 at 16:43

This is mostly just a vent, but I’m beginning to get frustrated with my future in-laws. Mainly OH’s brother and sister-in-law. Because OH and I have a long distance relationship I’ve only met them a...

bananacatdance, tuesday 1-Sep-15 7 1,607
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Bridesmaids dresses - Westfield Stratford/West London?
bananacatdance, 31 August, 2015 at 15:48

Hi, so I am thinking in the next couple of months of booking an appointment in David's Bridal in Westfield to go dress shopping for my two adult bridesmaids. I was thinking if we don't manage to find...

bananacatdance, tuesday 1-Sep-15 1 1,722
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No corkage venues
Lauralr88, 1 September, 2015 at 05:52

Hi all, I've been searching for venues that offer a no corkage option and you to choose caterers independently for sometime through various different websites and google searches but haven't had much...

GeorgieBird, tuesday 1-Sep-15 1,198
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Chasing down late RSVP's
Oct2015Bride, 28 August, 2015 at 14:44

So today is the deadline for our RSVP's and we're still waiting to hear back from around a third of the guests! We had written on the RSVP cards please respond no later than todays date, and we need...

hollyhollytree, monday 31-Aug-15 9 2,620
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Online bridesmaid dresses....anyone?
Mitteltobe, 17 August, 2015 at 10:26

Hi ladies! I'm a June 2016 bride and I am getting married in Ibiza. I have 4 adult bridesmaids and 4 child bridesmaids. I have a dressmaker who is going to make the little ones but she's not so happy...

Panda-gill, monday 31-Aug-15 15 2,891
bubblerawk
How did your mum and bridesmaids get to the venue?
bubblerawk, 30 August, 2015 at 11:20

Im just wondering how you got/how your planning to get your mum and bridesmaids to the wedding. ive only got 2 bridesmaids and my mum. im running out of money and im trying to find a cheap way of...

BridgetJonesNoLonger, monday 31-Aug-15 13 2,587
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Amelia Sposa wedding dress
Bridally, 17 August, 2014 at 14:42

Sometimes I love Pinterest and sometimes it can be a pain in the backside!! I haven't started trying on dresses yet but I've fallen in love with the designer Amelia Sposa. Does anyone know if any...

RomanticBlueDiamonds, monday 31-Aug-15 8 23,135
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Two Best Men - Can they have a ring each?
Sondy, 30 August, 2015 at 10:47

Hi, My groom couldn't choose between two best men (his brother and his best friend) so he's having both. I think this is lovely but we've just had paperwork through from the registrar and he's now...

Panda-gill, sunday 30-Aug-15 4 1,416
MrsPowellToBe
A few questions for past brides and bride to be's...
MrsPowellToBe, 22 August, 2015 at 10:26

Hi all, I have that issue where I have lots and lots of questions I was wondering if anyone could answer, but obviously I don't want to start multiple threads so hope it's ok if I put them into one...

nic-90, sunday 30-Aug-15 15 2,828
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Changing name on driving licence
porkchop, 4 October, 2012 at 14:44

Now I'm an old married I'm trying to sort out all the changing of name stuff! Have tried a search but all questions seems to be about certificates, rather than what I need to know! I'm probably just...

Featherpaw, sunday 30-Aug-15 13 50,311
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bridesmaid help!!!
, 26 August, 2015 at 22:43

Newbie alert!!! Looking for bridesmaid dresses that go up to size 24. Budget is around £50... can anyone help. Saw a lovely one in sale for 55 but only goes up to 22. Open to any styles at the moment....

Sondy, sunday 30-Aug-15 14 1,444
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OM's How long did you wait for your photographs - getting impatient!!
Kilner, 28 August, 2015 at 17:11

Hi Our photographer said we should receive the photos in 4 weeks. It has been 4 and a half weeks now although she did email me today and say we should get them by 18th September!! She has been...

Chris Giles Photogra, saturday 29-Aug-15 9 4,244
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Wedding dress BACK FAT
HappyGreenBridesmaid27, 26 August, 2015 at 19:28

Hi all, Getting married in 5(!) days and the dress situation is stressing me out! Back in Janary, ordered 'the' dress. At the time I remember feeling a bit unsure about the size they ordered as my...

MrsV-wasMissB, friday 28-Aug-15 16 5,859
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My photographer just cancelled 6 weeks before the wedding!!!
tiltedsanity, 26 August, 2015 at 13:58

So I'm just looking for somewhere to vent really. I booked my photographer 18 months ago, he was one of the first vendors I secured. Then last week he called and made arrangements to meet up in a...

Jayne E, friday 28-Aug-15 14 2,681
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Guest book
Fairycake135, 26 August, 2015 at 12:13

I'm wondering what everyone did re their guest book - did you have a traditional one for guests to write messages in, or an alternative? I think I'd like a traditional guest book, something simple...

RomanticBlueFlowers2, thursday 27-Aug-15 9 2,048
FrankeeDoodles
MOH - am I being a bridezilla?! Help!
FrankeeDoodles, 18 August, 2015 at 08:19

Hey guys i just need your opinions please, my MoH has been volunteering abroad for 3 months and is due back in September which is fine, our wedding is 30th April 2016. She has messaged me to tell me...

Ash953, wednesday 26-Aug-15 8 2,014
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Partly PP: Self Indulgent Wedding Ring FLASH!! (With a side of bunting!)
Jade8, 25 August, 2015 at 15:29

So last weekend H2B went into town and unexpectedly chose our rings! I am absolutely in love with mine - I've had to go for one with a dip in it so that my engagement ring sits about. It's quite a...

CornishBride89, wednesday 26-Aug-15 12 1,511
Arpee
Ceremony - who sits where?
Arpee, 25 August, 2015 at 20:20

On my side in the ceremony, the front row will be my parents and my two BMs. Both BMs have OHs, where do they sit? Do they sit in the next row back, with my extended family, or do they sit further...

Mrslh2b, wednesday 26-Aug-15 5 1,017
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Essex venues no corkage fees
Glenny55, 16 August, 2015 at 13:45

Hello everyone, I need help please, I am looking to get married next year August and I am lookin for a venue in Essex where I can use my own private caters and supply my own drinks. Does anyone have...

artisanwedding.co.uk, wednesday 26-Aug-15 3 1,878
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Question about father of the bride suit
MrsLloyd2b, 24 August, 2015 at 20:04

Hey, does the father of the bride where the same suit as the best man and ushers? Or something different? My H2B is having a suit made and we are hiring suits for the rest of the men, just not sure if...

Panda-gill, tuesday 25-Aug-15 12 2,499
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First dance for everyone to join in
History man, 16 August, 2015 at 15:12

We have decided that instead of doing a first dance together, we would like everyone to join in the first song. Only trouble is, we can't decide on a song... What would you have for a...

Minna Rossi Photogra, tuesday 25-Aug-15 15 4,124
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order of service for non religious ceremony
VintageGal, 24 August, 2015 at 09:51

Are you having one? What goes on it? Is it a good idea?

Pooba, monday 24-Aug-15 5 2,179
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Any Somerset brides?
Stenners, 24 July, 2015 at 12:49

Just out of interest wondering how many of you are getting married in Somerset and when and how your planning is going? keen to share for contact for local suppliers etc!

Danteborderterrier, monday 24-Aug-15 34 2,943
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Wedding Dress Trying On Issue
RachD90, 14 May, 2015 at 10:23

Am from merseyside but booked to go to London to try on wedding dresses in July (my best friend and one of my bridesmaid's lives in london so only have to pay train fare). Now reason why am going to...

RachD90, sunday 23-Aug-15 12 3,299
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Dress help! Something similar to Naomi Neoh Clementine?
LuxuriousPinkDecor311, 22 August, 2015 at 11:02

Morning lovelies, I've not posted here before but really hoping someone can help with my dress search! I'm getting married abroad next year and have fallen in love with the Naomi Neoh Clementine...

Fleur88, sunday 23-Aug-15 5 1,410
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Headpieces?! Please advise xxx
Rdbridal, 20 August, 2015 at 20:17

Hi there. I was just wondering if any brides are wearing headpiece like tiaras or combs in their hair? I undecided and would appreciate some help. What sort of style? How much should I spend? Where is...

lavenderblue, sunday 23-Aug-15 13 2,107
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LED Cherry Blossom Trees / Fairy Light Trees?
imabusybee, 21 August, 2015 at 18:40

I'm getting married in January & our reception will be in a pretty basic, plain looking village hall. I've hired some LOVE letters to go on the stage as a focal point, and picking up odds and ends...

imabusybee, saturday 22-Aug-15 4 1,590
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Wiltshire Brides!
S.Miles, 6 January, 2015 at 15:23

Hello, I have recently got engaged and thought I would send a message out to see if there are any other brides to be in Wiltshire so we can compare notes and moan about the extortionate prices...

Ash953, saturday 22-Aug-15 13 1,667
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Advice/Help needed! Unlicensed venue etc
mrslang16, 18 August, 2015 at 22:42

I'm really struggling to find a venue for our ceremony. Basically, my fiancé and myself are booked for a big dream wedding next October but now I'm not sure I want a 'big' wedding. We now want to do...

Simply Ceremonies Uk, friday 21-Aug-15 2 788
TreacleTart
Treacletart's wedding report - with loads of flashes
TreacleTart, 20 August, 2015 at 13:16

Tiny background: Me and OH have been together five and a bit years – I met him where I used to work, and eight months after he left I tracked him down and asked him out!! old internet! We had our...

TreacleTart, friday 21-Aug-15 35 3,465
MrsV-wasMissB
Flashy Flashy! My Wedding Day Thank you Card :)
MrsV-wasMissB, 18 August, 2015 at 10:41

Just putting together my thank you card and need to choose a few images... these are the ones I've narrowed down so far!

MrsV-wasMissB, friday 21-Aug-15 15 1,905
Kittylove
Kittylove Wedding Report
Kittylove, 18 August, 2015 at 20:21

This is going to be a really long one. With loads of pictures, I just can't bare to leave any part out. Please bare with me. How we met. My OH and I met online. I had tried online dating before and...

Superhanka, thursday 20-Aug-15 34 3,536

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