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23 August, 2014
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I went to a wedding in the summer and they had put little boxes of cards with an 80's music quiz in them on the tables. It was a great way of breaking the ice between people who didn't previously know...
I've recently started taking the pill again after a while of not taking anything. I had a spell on Cerazette which really doesn't agree with me and previous to that I was on Cilest. It was around 6/7...
Has anyone ordered some personalised knickers that they can recommend? There are tonnes online but they don't always look the best quality and some are really, really expensive. I don't mind paying...
I'm getting worried about time ticking away so thought I would do this to help me feel better about what has been done! Venue Wedding rings For the morning I am making myself and the bridesmaids silk...
So, we finally got married last Sat and as cliched as it sounds it truly was the best day of my life. Currently on mini moon in Nice booked as a surprise by my groom which is gorgeous and hoping I...
Woah, where did the last month go?!?!? I've been a bit absent due to manic-ness I'm afraid! We have spent this week at my parents due to the Best Man arranging an engagement party in London last...
As most of you know a friend of mine is making my shoes for the wedding. She is being completely amazing about it, has given up lots of time to do it and is just generally pandering to my obsessive,...
Do you know anyone who is handy with a sewing machine? Vogue do this pattern. Option A would be very similar to the pink dresses you like. They would prob cost approx £50 each in fabric on the largest...
Anyone have any tips for making the skin on your arms/back/exposed-in-a-wedding dress bits look nice and glowy? I use the Soap and Glory Glow Lotion on a night out but not sure if this will make me...
We are in the last few days of trying to choose music for our ceremony and it's so much harder than I thought it would be! We don't really have a song so that's not helping and the music we listen to...
I'm getting married on august BH and i'm not sure if I should get a brolly? In theory we shouldn't need it but you know what good old England is like! Is anyone else getting one or am I being...
Hi, after your very helpful answers on another thread I wonder if you had any words of advice for make up for my pre-wedding shoot next week. I have quite pinky toned skin which shoes up in pics and I...
I'm not talking the ones where you start off swaying to Westlife then break out into MC Hammer I mean a waltz type thing or similar. I'm quite keen on the idea. I danced from being 4 until I went to...
....a very bad one....for an evening do only. It was the first thing out of the envelope so not a good first impression. I am aware I sound like a right cow but It really did offend me and I'm not...
So I bought OH a pocket watch from a website as a wedding gift. The plan is to get it engraved. It occured to me this morning that I have bought loads of other stuff since then that has all arrived...
I'm having a mini meltdown today. It's 75 days to go which sounds like alot I know but that's less than 11 weeks. Taking off the 3 days we are doing final meetings with suppliers, the 5 days off for...
Has anyone blinged up their shoes using crystals? My friend is making mine (shoes) and I spent ages trying to source little sew on crystals like the ones in the attached picture. I couldn;t find them...
So, as most of you know I am making my bridesmaid dresses and I said on another thread I would post a mini blog type thing of progress...and here it is. This is the inspiration for BM's dress. I let...
Inspired by the dates list and wondering if I have a Venue twin to congratulate on their excellent taste. Let me know if you want to be added and I'll attempt to keep up to date with it all! Avon...
I've been looking for a little clutch bag for the big day as I want to keep all my bits together. I don't want to spend loads as it's not a big part of the day but I'm useless at compromising. I've...
Has anyone used bio oil or something similar? I've got a few marks on my back from spots and also seem to have a hand full of scars from ironing (i'm very clumsy with the iron), straighteners and...
I realise this is useless without pictures but will add those later. My appointment is at 2 and I'm both excited and terrified I won't fit my bottom in it! The lady in the shop has assured me this has...
I know a couple of you ladies use Sensationail after a previous thread so I want to know what colours you have got. The selection in boots is poor and they are quite expensive to just buy from the...
I'm not sure what I'm expecting anyone to say to this but after a year and a half (since engagement, even longer in my mind) I've wanted black bridesmaid dresses. I was cutting out the first of the...
I'm feeling pleased with myself and have come up with the idea to get the ushers (and ushette) some beers to say thanks for being part of our day. i have visions on presenting them really beautifully...
Personally I don't like it at all but I know there are some who think it's delicious! I want to get my Dad a really nice bottle as a thank you for the wedding but I have no idea where to start. I'm...
Our venue allows you to supply your own alcohol and you pay a corkage per person or per bottle. We are providing the reception drinks, wine for dinner and bubbles for toast. They then do a cash bar in...
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So, I've just been discussing with the best men what colour shoes they and the Ushers will wear on the day (triggered by another post on here!) OH is planning to wear brown shoes but I am happy for...
The other night I dreamt I was marrying the best man. I hadn't left myself enough time to do my hair and make up and ended up rushing it completely then when I got to the end of the aisle it was not...