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United Kingdom · From April 2011

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Wedding Night Do / Evening Guests
helenparki of Planning, 14 September, 2011 at 21:38

We're having 50 people to our wedding during the day and then about another 60 people to the night do. I have a couple of questions...! Does each evening guest get a favour? Will the table get re-set...

Petter, wednesday 1-Apr-26 8 5,950
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My wedding plans - lots of flashes!
helenparki of Planning, 8 May, 2012 at 12:16

Well, seen as my wedding is just over 2 weeks away, I thought I’d do a quick flash of everything we have planned for the big day (I’m bored at work!) So, this is my gorgeous Maggie dress Shoes Tiara...

Purple Pixie, monday 14-May-12 13 2,688
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First Dance Song - I neeeeeeed inspiration!!!!
helenparki of Planning, 10 May, 2012 at 15:54

We're really struggling for ideas - I need some inspiration! What are you having?!

Jalapeno, thursday 10-May-12 14 2,621
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Glitter spray paint
helenparki of Planning, 2 May, 2012 at 15:15

Does anyone know where I can buy a can of turquoise glitter spray paint? I've got a wooden sign that I've painted in white for the top table but it looks to plain. I want to sparkle it up a little...

helenparki, wednesday 2-May-12 1 916
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Ebay wedding dress - my experience (share your own too!)
helenparki of Planning, 27 March, 2012 at 13:01

I just wanted to share my experience with other brides to be when to comes to buying copied wedding dresses from China off ebay as I’ve seen threads on here from ladies asking about dresses on ebay...

Emsypooh, thursday 29-Mar-12 20 13,854
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Beautiful diamond white wedding dress, size 10
helenparki of For Sale, 19 March, 2012 at 10:07

Sold

helenparki, monday 19-Mar-12 341
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Hen Night Spends
helenparki of Planning, 7 March, 2012 at 14:09

I'm going to Manchester for my Hen Night at the end of this month. Our coach picks us up at 7pm (arrive around 8pm-ish) and is bringing us back at 1am. I'm not sure what we're doing as my bridesmaids...

Shamy, thursday 8-Mar-12 425
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www.formallyyours.co.uk - Anyone used them?
helenparki of Planning, 7 March, 2012 at 10:47

I've ordered 4 suits from www.formallyyours.co.uk and so far, so good. I emailed them asking for a colour example of the suits and the turquoise cravats and they're lovely. The prices are really...

katgreene, wednesday 7-Mar-12 10 1,475
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Beautiful size 8 turquoise bridesmaid dress
helenparki of For Sale, 12 October, 2011 at 16:51

I am unfortunately selling my beautiful turquoise dress - originally for my sister but it is too short for her. It was made by ebay seller, Huiyunkitty It cost me £39.99 but will accept £20 ovno It is...

helenparki, monday 5-Mar-12 1,173
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Cupcakes
helenparki of Planning, 7 February, 2012 at 14:34

We're having cupcakes for our wedding, with a small top tier normal cake. I have ordered them but they're not being made until a few days before. We've order 45 of the above but having seen other...

Spangler, wednesday 8-Feb-12 4 1,270
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Wishing Well / Postbox alternatives
helenparki of Planning, 1 February, 2012 at 14:27

We have asked for vouchers or money as our wedding gift and rather than using the same Wishing Wells / Postboxes to collect the cards in, is there anything different? What are you using?

3d jewellery, sunday 5-Feb-12 21 24,212
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Order of Service - inspiration needed!!
helenparki of Planning, 2 February, 2012 at 11:09

I’m busy making our Order of Service for the wedding and have a spare page at the back. I have written “thank you for sharing our special day with us” on it but it looks a bit lost. I’m in need of...

maxinegallie, thursday 2-Feb-12 5 2,506
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Skin care - a bit O/T
helenparki of Planning, 17 January, 2012 at 11:12

It's my fiance's birthday in February and I want to get him some skincare that he can use in the tun run up to the wedding. I don't have much to spend so was thinking more Nivea and Olay compared to...

Gabbance, tuesday 24-Jan-12 389
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Quick evening invite question
helenparki of Planning, 23 January, 2012 at 13:24

Do you put an RSVP date on the evening invites?

pandorasbox, monday 23-Jan-12 3 653
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Ordered my ring!
helenparki of Planning, 23 January, 2012 at 09:49

Only a cheap one from Amazon as with paying for everything else, we can't really afford expensive rings. It's not what I want forever, but when we've got some spare cash, we're getting new ones. But...

helenparki, monday 23-Jan-12 2 360
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Dolly Bag/s Wanted
helenparki of Wanted, 19 January, 2012 at 10:16

Looking for an off white dolly bag for me to use on my wedding day.

Made By Debbie Howe, saturday 21-Jan-12 1,687
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Flowers in the church
helenparki of Planning, 17 January, 2012 at 11:17

We’re getting married in a church but we can’t afford to have flower displays. We’re decorating the pews with turquoise bows and having 2 topiary trees in the entrance of the church. The vicar keeps...

Random Name, wednesday 18-Jan-12 22 1,851
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Non-biblical wedding readings - need ideas! Please share!
helenparki of Planning, 18 January, 2012 at 09:54

A while ago someone on here posted a lovely reading that they were having as part of their wedding service. It wasn't a biblical reading or a poem, it was really touching. I saved the link as a...

helenparki, wednesday 18-Jan-12 5 2,219
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Time between getting engaged and planning wedding / getting married
helenparki of Planning, 17 January, 2012 at 11:53

I’m just being nosey after reading the census on everyone’s weddings (mainly how big some people’s budgets are!) So I was wondering, how soon after you got engaged did you start planning and booking...

Helenia, tuesday 17-Jan-12 36 1,886
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Wedding bracelet/bangle
helenparki of Planning, 17 January, 2012 at 12:34

I’m struggling to find a bracelet or bangle to wear on my wedding day. I have a lovely, plain and simple silver necklace with matching ear-rings that are diamante and pearl. My dress has quite a lot...

helenparki, tuesday 17-Jan-12 307
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**WANTED** Someone who makes seating plans!!
helenparki of Planning, 12 January, 2012 at 16:12

Are there any suppliers out there that make seating plans at a reasonable cost? And also matching name cards? Thanks!

jellytotlou, friday 13-Jan-12 7 1,347
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Welcome Drinks
helenparki of Planning, 9 January, 2012 at 16:40

We were thinking of having a choice of Champagne and Corona as welcome drinks for our wedding reception. However, people we've mentioned this too have grumbled and it's put a downer on it for me now....

Sarah-March-2013, monday 9-Jan-12 10 2,327
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Size 7 ivory wedding shoes from Next
helenparki of For Sale, 9 January, 2012 at 16:34

Worn once. They have a kitten heel and diamante trim round the front, one tiny diamante is missing but not noticable. I bought them off ebay but they're too high so I need to sell. £10 plus P&P or...

helenparki, monday 9-Jan-12 688
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Hen Night and bridesmaid, advice needed!
helenparki of Planning, 28 November, 2011 at 16:58

Bit of background… my sister and “best friend” (I hate that term) are my C/B and B/M. I have asked them to start planning my hen do, which has been agreed as march next year. We’ve started an event on...

Doris 5/10, monday 28-Nov-11 5 787
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Brides with short hair?! Flashes needed!
helenparki of Planning, 25 November, 2011 at 12:39

I have short hair (like Frankie Sandford style, short at one side, long at the other) and I dont want to grow it - long hair isn't me. But, I'm struggling for inspiration for bridal hair styles for my...

helenparki, friday 25-Nov-11 307
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Quick RSVP Dates question
helenparki of Planning, 17 November, 2011 at 13:00

I'm getting married on the 25th May 2012 - what should our RSVP date be?

Peyaleed, thursday 17-Nov-11 1 388
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Wedding dress alterations
helenparki of Planning, 17 November, 2011 at 12:55

I bought my dress online from China. It fits perfectly at the moment but I want to lose a bit of weight and there are some other alterations that need doing. I’ve asked a local dress makers shop in my...

helenparki, thursday 17-Nov-11 298
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Thank You gifts and when to give them out
helenparki of Planning, 11 November, 2011 at 14:58

What are you getting your mum, dad, BM's, Best Man etc... as a thank you present? If anything? And if so, when will you give the gifts out? I'm thinking of getting personalised matching slippers...

karen945, friday 11-Nov-11 6 1,409
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Wedding Shoes - suggestions needed!
helenparki of Planning, 12 October, 2011 at 12:55

I can't seem to find any wedding shoes that I like. I want ivory shoes, with some sparkle but only a kitten heel. I don't want sandles, more pointy shoes really. And they have to be comfy! I don't...

helenparki, wednesday 12-Oct-11 5 671
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Formally Yours Suit Hire
helenparki of Planning, 6 October, 2011 at 15:21

Hello, Has anyone used the website www.formallyyours.co.uk - they have a large selection of mens suits for hire for just £57. Sounds too good to be true really so thought I'd see if anyone else has...

Browny, thursday 6-Oct-11 6 8,517
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Anyone selling any size 7 shoes?
helenparki of For Sale, 15 September, 2011 at 11:28

I'm looking for a pair of size 7 bridal shoes in either silver or ivory. Only want a small heel (2" - 3") and preferably a bit of sparkle!

helenparki, wednesday 21-Sep-11 1 563
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Wedding Themes?
helenparki of Planning, 13 April, 2011 at 15:49

Hi everyone, I'm new so I hope I'm ok just jumping straight in and starting a topic! I'm getting married May 2012 - I'm rather a novice when it comes to knowing what to plan etc... I was wondering...

JennyH10, saturday 20-Aug-11 14 1,652

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