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2016bride88

United Kingdom · From July 2013

Happily married 🎉

6 February, 2016

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Help to stop tarnished silver jewellery
2016bride88 of Planning, 8 June, 2015 at 21:58

Hi ladies, I don't get married til February and I found a bargain for my bridesmaids gifts. I bought them bracelets sterling silver and the lady said to keep an eye on them and to take them out of the...

lisaloulou, wednesday 10-Jun-15 7 1,418
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Pageboy gifts - suggestions please
2016bride88 of Planning, 6 September, 2014 at 10:24

Hi ladies, 7 months til my wedding and trying to think of some page boy gifts. 3 boys will be coming up 3years and 1 coming up 5years, so ideally something they could use or play with as aposed to...

HelenSomerset, saturday 6-Sep-14 1 504
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Plum chiffon bridesmaid dress size 8
2016bride88 of For Sale, 4 September, 2014 at 07:52

Hi I have a gorgeous chiffon bridesmaid dress in plum for sale - size 8. It does have a corset back and they are quite forgiving so id say it should fit upto a 12. brand new unworn just no longer...

2016bride88, thursday 4-Sep-14 538
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3pm church service - usual flow of day
2016bride88 of Planning, 28 August, 2014 at 15:51

Hi ladies, I'm having a 3pm church ceremony and then my reception venue is literally 10mins from the church. i have a hot buffet with selection of curry/pasta/chicken/rice dishes etc to serve to my...

2016bride88, friday 29-Aug-14 5 1,088
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Catering dilemma - trying to cut costs (am I being stingy)
2016bride88 of Planning, 21 August, 2014 at 08:05

Hi ladies. We are getting married at 3pm, would it be stingy and wrong to just cater hot buns with roast potatoes (or possibly a hog roast) as my only catering for everyone (not sure we have many...

ClaireyLou85, saturday 23-Aug-14 8 1,284
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Suit hire - recommendations (burtons/greenwoods or debenhams)
2016bride88 of Planning, 18 August, 2014 at 08:30

Hi we're looking at booking suits best month and originally planned on going to greenwoods but my cousin used them for her wedding in June and a few things weren't right with suits etc. I don't think...

katie80uk, monday 18-Aug-14 849
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Wedding DIY is taking over my life lol! Anyone else?
2016bride88 of Planning, 14 August, 2014 at 08:08

I'm constantly thinking of things to create and do for my wedding. It's still 8 months away and my current project is confetti cones. what DIY projects are you currently doing? Surprisingly my oh is...

tonievans, thursday 14-Aug-14 10 1,271
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Confetti box - DIY help flash
2016bride88 of Planning, 12 August, 2014 at 17:35

Hi ladies I'm proving a confetti cone box at my church and bought a cream (what I would describe as a bathroom box lol) box to decorate up but I'm stuck as what to do with it. I'm going to get some...

2016bride88, tuesday 12-Aug-14 3 442
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Confetti cone box - flash (need DIY ideas) duplicate sorry
2016bride88 of Planning, 12 August, 2014 at 17:35

Hi ladies I'm proving a confetti cone box at my church and bought a cream (what I would describe as a bathroom box lol) box to decorate up but I'm stuck as what to do with it. I'm going to get some...

2016bride88, tuesday 12-Aug-14 444
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Confetti? Help please :)
2016bride88 of Planning, 9 August, 2014 at 19:07

I love the idea of making my own confetti cones (I'm sure Ive seen previous posts about it on here already so my apologies). I've seen the tutorial on how to make my own cones out of paper doilies but...

Wedding Photography, sunday 10-Aug-14 15 1,952
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Latest DIY *flashes*
2016bride88 of Planning, 5 August, 2014 at 21:31

Hi ladies still a while to go but been doing some DIY bits tonight My sweet sign, table numbers and scoops I'm loving the DIY bits xx

cantwait2bmrsj, tuesday 5-Aug-14 3 840
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Flowers? Importance
2016bride88 of Planning, 1 August, 2014 at 12:57

Hey ladies, some may have read I've got silk rose bouquets for myself and maids so waiting on them to be made. I'm now dwelling over them thinking I NEED to have something better, my budget won't...

Dilkara, friday 1-Aug-14 16 1,623
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Silk Bouquet help? Flash please
2016bride88 of Planning, 30 July, 2014 at 09:06

Hi ladies, I have an order placed and paid for for my flowers, which are artificial silk ivory roses for all bridal party. I'm now having second thoughts but having paid £130 already I don't really...

2016bride88, wednesday 30-Jul-14 1 277
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Under 9 months - cheeky flash :)
2016bride88 of Planning, 22 July, 2014 at 13:43

Dress my shoes Ceremony venue Reception venue Bridesmaid dresses Adult Little bm Adult bm gifts Young bm gifts

Sarah_88, tuesday 22-Jul-14 8 1,051
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Flowers - colour or no colour?
2016bride88 of Planning, 19 July, 2014 at 15:58

So I have booked and paid for my flowers (artificial silk) and I have decided on all ivory silk roses for myself, bridesmaids and button holes etc. I'm now wondering if I would like some colour in my...

Chucklevision, saturday 19-Jul-14 1 296
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Decorative paper edge cutters - invite related
2016bride88 of Planning, 18 July, 2014 at 07:18

Hi, I noticed this invitation on a Facebook page. My invite is simple ivory backed onto plum card but I'm now thinking of doing something decorative around the ivory card to make it a bit more...

halloweeny, friday 18-Jul-14 6 784
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When to send out invites? :)
2016bride88 of Planning, 16 July, 2014 at 13:56

I get married April 17th and I'm not bothering with save the dates, so I was just wondering when to send out the invites? thank you xx

Mrs-S-to-be, wednesday 16-Jul-14 326
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DreamCatchMe :) FAO
2016bride88 of Planning, 16 July, 2014 at 08:44

Hi dream I hope your still lurking around here sometime, I'm dying to see your wedding report or mostly your dress (seen as we're dress twins) hope you had an amazing day xx

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Bridesmaids - when to give gifts?
2016bride88 of Planning, 12 July, 2014 at 17:48

Hi ladies, I have bought my bridesmaids some sterling knot earrings and also a Jon Richards necklace. Do you think it would it be appropriate to give them the earrings on morning of the wedding (I...

2016bride88, saturday 12-Jul-14 2 290
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Centrepiece dilemma!
2016bride88 of Planning, 27 June, 2014 at 18:21

Hi ladies I'm having a bit of a centre piece melt down. I have 14 vases and I had planned on filling them with water beads and a silk rose or Lilly. The thing is I didn't get enough of the flowers and...

2016bride88, friday 27-Jun-14 3 385
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Jazzing up my bm dresses
2016bride88 of Planning, 21 June, 2014 at 09:35

Hi I have these bridesmaid dresses I love them but was wondering if any ladies have any advice on how to jazz them up a little something ivory maybe? thanks xx

2016bride88, saturday 21-Jun-14 6 823
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More diy - bridesmaid gift bags
2016bride88 of Planning, 17 June, 2014 at 14:05

With still 10 months to go, I'm passing the time by doing a lot of diy projects. this is my latest, costing not much as had the items from other projects, what do you think? Another 4 to do xx ...

2016bride88, wednesday 18-Jun-14 3 911
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Making favours 10 months in advance? - chocolate
2016bride88 of Planning, 8 June, 2014 at 14:53

As some may know I am making chocolate lollies for favours in cellophane, ribbon and a brass heart tag. My question is the chocolate I'm using has a sell by date of sept next year and I get married in...

HeavyMetalMaiden, sunday 8-Jun-14 3 788
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Invitation diy *flash*
2016bride88 of Planning, 7 June, 2014 at 20:34

Hi ladies, thought I would flash my invitation I debated on getting someone to do them for me but I thought I'd give it a go myself, this is the end result. I'm pretty happy with them as wanted...

2016bride88, sunday 8-Jun-14 5 1,149
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Favours - *flash*
2016bride88 of Planning, 5 June, 2014 at 19:12

Hi as some may know I planned on making cake pops for my wedding but after thinking of the work in making them before the wedding I have changed my mind. I bought some lollipop moulds for a bargain £1...

2016bride88, friday 6-Jun-14 23 1,752
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Dressing a staircase diy
2016bride88 of Planning, 21 May, 2014 at 08:30

Hi ladies, my venue isn't the most spectacular but once it's dresses it's lovely, but I need to dress the staircase and the lady who's is dressing my room is quoting £25, which seems a lot for organza...

2016bride88, friday 23-May-14 12 1,841
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Bridesmaid gifts - is this too cheap
2016bride88 of Planning, 11 May, 2014 at 19:29

Hi ladies, I came across some knot earrings at work today (sainsburys) for £3, now their just silver plated and costume jewellery but I can't afford a great deal on presents as we haven't the money,...

WinterBride14, monday 12-May-14 18 2,393
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Latest DIY *flash*
2016bride88 of Planning, 6 May, 2014 at 15:59

Here's my latest DIY project! Will everything booked I'm trying to fill my time lol! What at do you ladies think? my room is pretty plain so wanted to little touches xx

2016bride88, wednesday 7-May-14 7 737
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Informal seating advice
2016bride88 of Planning, 5 May, 2014 at 13:47

Hi ladies, As I'm not having a sit down meal (marrying at 3pm) were having a hot buffet on around 6pm so I decided not to have a seating plan as I thought there wasn't a need for it. i do however now...

2016bride88, monday 5-May-14 11 1,853
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First dress fitting tomorrow - eeekkkk!!
2016bride88 of Planning, 30 April, 2014 at 08:42

My dress has arrived and I get to try it on tomorrow sooooo excited!!!!!! It is the maggie Emma so I will try and get a pic and flash for ladies who are wondering about it in light gold. Still under a...

pammy67, friday 2-May-14 14 1,908
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DIY table number inserts - help :)
2016bride88 of Planning, 26 April, 2014 at 12:55

Hi ladies, I've got 15 toslby frames to put my table numbers in but would rather print them myself. Could anyone recommend maybe a free download I can get please?. i also need advice on where to print...

2016bride88, saturday 26-Apr-14 4 915
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Wanted - cheap wooden easel
2016bride88 of Wanted, 24 April, 2014 at 08:31

Hi ladies, can anyone recommend where I can buy a floor standing wooden easel please? I'm making a sign for my wedding and here's the frame, but don't want to spend a small fortune on an easel. Sorry...

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