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jen-lou

United Kingdom · From October 2013

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....*stands up and clears throat*...."hi all my names Jen and ive just had my first internal bridzilla moment"...
jen-lou of Planning, 30 April, 2014 at 19:32

...I am ashamed to admit this but I'll fill you all in. I found out yesterday that one of our friends who's been engaged for about 8 years has set a date for their wedding...next year...a year before...

jen-lou, thursday 1-May-14 11 1,521
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After my first hobbycraft expereince *flash*
jen-lou of Planning, 30 April, 2014 at 13:36

Well, as I said yesterday. they have opened a hobby craft by me. I went last night, and was lucky I didnt take out a loan the amount of stuff I wanted to buy, but I did buy some card to make our...

laurafish, thursday 1-May-14 8 934
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..oh no...I may need an intervention
jen-lou of Planning, 29 April, 2014 at 22:03

...oh no, they've opened a hobby craft a mins drive away from home. Can see me spending a small fortune in there the next few months (well until 2016) so, if you ever fancied buying shares but them I...

jen-lou, wednesday 30-Apr-14 8 1,507
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Google Play
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 24 April, 2014 at 15:12

Hi, does anyone know how to unlink (and check) what card details they have entered in google play (not sure if that's what it's called anymore, its the place you get apps from). I need to check and...

jen-lou, thursday 24-Apr-14 1 440
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Question that's been bugging me
jen-lou of Planning, 23 April, 2014 at 12:45

I allow myself one "daft" question every week or so, so here's the latest. it has been bugging me for ages.. When you sign the register when you are married, do you sign it in your maiden name or...

InkedDoll, wednesday 23-Apr-14 3 752
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Skin Care help
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 21 April, 2014 at 15:34

Hi all, hope you all had a good easter and enjoyed the long weekend. Ok, i'm trying to find a new skin care routine, my skin isn't looking it's best at the moment and think I need a change. Part of me...

okydoke, tuesday 22-Apr-14 7 741
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Opinions *Flash*
jen-lou of Planning, 10 April, 2014 at 16:08

Hi all, A while ago I started to look into making my own invitations for the wedding. I originally wanted to have a pocket fold one as we would need a lot of information I made a few, they were ok,...

SillyWrong, thursday 10-Apr-14 15 1,351
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...sorry...
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 8 April, 2014 at 10:48

Sorry for the uber depressing post last night guys, please enjoy the following cute pictures and rubbish jokes (and yes, I did laugh a little too hard at those jokes, but the rubbish ones are the...

Ali_G, wednesday 9-Apr-14 8 1,183
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Balloons.....
jen-lou of Planning, 7 April, 2014 at 13:07

I was just wondering what your thoughts are of balloons as decorations at a wedding? I am undecided if I like the idea or not, so what do you guys think?

INeverThought, tuesday 8-Apr-14 42 3,799
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Sudden Loss *Poss sens*
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 7 April, 2014 at 21:40

Sorry, this may end up a pointless post, but it's just something I need to say and not too sure where else to say it. I have heard of so many loved ones being lost the last few weeks and months, one...

*Mini*, tuesday 8-Apr-14 17 1,919
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Car windscreen
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 30 March, 2014 at 17:49

Hi all, took advantage of the nice weather and got my car washed today. Once I was cleaning the inside I noticed the smallest chip in the windscreen ☹️. even though it is tiny, is it still worth...

H3LEN, monday 31-Mar-14 6 689
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Table centrepieces (again) - opinions & *flash*
jen-lou of Planning, 31 March, 2014 at 11:28

Hi all, the other weekend I went to see 2 lovely ladies about table decorations and bouquets etc. They took all my ideas and thoughts down, said they would get back to me, but i'm still waiting. To be...

jen-lou, monday 31-Mar-14 9 688
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wedding websites, wedsites, whatever you call them
jen-lou of Planning, 22 March, 2014 at 19:12

Hi all, im having a wedding night tonight, I was looking to start our wedding website, but not too sure who is the best to use. Ideally I want to use a free one, but will see how that goes. Has anyone...

Wedding Mouse, wednesday 26-Mar-14 10 2,295
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My first stupid question of the day
jen-lou of Planning, 25 March, 2014 at 13:38

I already know this is a really stupid question, but for those who have sent out day & night invitations, did you ask the night time guests to RSVP?

CrazyRatLady, tuesday 25-Mar-14 6 912
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Panic Setting in
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 18 March, 2014 at 11:47

A pointless post, but need to tell someone, i'll be leaving the house in about 15 minutes to go to a boudoir photo shoot, i'm totally panicking and freaking out. I'm sure i'll be fine when I get...

jen-lou, tuesday 18-Mar-14 10 709
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Struggling
jen-lou of Planning, 16 March, 2014 at 17:17

I'm really struggling at the minute. I want to make our invitations, I love doing stuff like that and have luckily got enough time for me to make them (getting married 2016), but I am really...

3d jewellery, monday 17-Mar-14 13 1,707
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sample sale
jen-lou of Planning, 12 March, 2014 at 17:44

If anyone's in the northwest, the shop where I''ve got my dress from is having a sample sale, just thought I'd share. It's called j adore bridal boutique. It's in Altrincham.

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Work life
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 28 February, 2014 at 13:49

Hi all, i'm hoping someone will be able to give me some fresh persepctive/out look on some issues i've got going on with work at the moment. I've been in my current job for 7 years now, it's only a...

ATB, saturday 1-Mar-14 11 835
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android apps
jen-lou of Planning, 8 January, 2014 at 21:18

Is anyone using any apps to help with the planning?

pammy67, thursday 27-Feb-14 1 650
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bridesmaid issues (sort of rant & sort of pointless post....sorry)
jen-lou of Planning, 25 February, 2014 at 14:32

I've noticed a lot of the last few days that a lot of people are having bridesmaid issues in various forms, and I apologise if I upset anyone with the post, that is not my intention, but I wanted to...

jen-lou, tuesday 25-Feb-14 2 718
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Tendonitis & Exercise
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 20 February, 2014 at 12:41

Hi all, I started going the gym and various classes last spring after years of doing nothing, it was going great I felt better in myself, lost a few pounds, had more energy. Then in October I had...

Kriek, friday 21-Feb-14 17 1,024
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...can I ask a question?
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 21 February, 2014 at 15:02

? sorry if this is stupid and i've totally missed the point, but i've seen a lot of you using "otter".... what do you guys mean?

jen-lou, friday 21-Feb-14 1 509
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Inspiration *flash* - well sort of..
jen-lou of Planning, 19 February, 2014 at 14:37

Hi all, I'm struggling at the minute and need some help. As we are having a marquee BBQ wedding reception which is an open invitation (which i'm pretty sure I will end up picking your brains about...

emjjarvy, wednesday 19-Feb-14 7 686
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Crazy Dream
jen-lou of Planning, 13 February, 2014 at 13:53

Ok, I'm having a bit if a rubbish day, so thought i'd share with you all my crazy wedding dream I had last night. (just for context, my mum and dad are divorced, but my dad lives only a 5 minutes walk...

weddingspy27, friday 14-Feb-14 6 1,201
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Price Variations
jen-lou of Planning, 28 January, 2014 at 12:33

Hi all, I have been looking at shoes to go with my wedding dress (I need to get them for the next fitting so they can see if I need any alternations), I will need them within the next 6 - 9 months. I...

MrsBeckiW, wednesday 29-Jan-14 6 957
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Opinions Please.....is this too cheesey
jen-lou of Planning, 24 January, 2014 at 12:32

I have been thinking about music this week, (and invites, but that another post te he he ?) and I was trying to think of what to have for my processional I know I would like something instrumental....

natwock, sunday 26-Jan-14 8 1,353
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Question for the invitation DIY'ers
jen-lou of Planning, 21 January, 2014 at 14:25

Hi all, I want to make my own invitations, i've been looking to do the pocket fold ones, i've done a mini mock-up from A5 paper i had lying roundso they are easy enough to make, but my question to...

Trish2014, wednesday 22-Jan-14 21 2,891
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...well...i've only gone and done it...*FLASH*
jen-lou of Planning, 18 January, 2014 at 18:41

I don't know if anyone has seen any of my older posts, but I fell in love with a dress online, the nearest stockist was a 40 minutes drive away, so I has an appointment today to try it on.... So,...

Pompey, monday 20-Jan-14 21 1,932
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Alternative Wedding Jewlelry
jen-lou of Planning, 16 January, 2014 at 15:34

I'm not entirely sure how I cam across these..... /collections/bridal/view-all/ I so love the "Mrs" and "I do" necklaces I may have to get one, or would it look too weird, I suppose I could wear one...

miss pickle, thursday 16-Jan-14 1 422
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Food help
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 15 January, 2014 at 13:38

Hi all, I haven't really posted much in this thread, so hi ? Anyways, i'm having the girls round in a couple of weeks and need some inspiration for a side dish. I'm cooking something I call my friday...

jen-lou, wednesday 15-Jan-14 6 594
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Stupid Colours!
jen-lou of Planning, 6 January, 2014 at 11:01

Well, was talking to OH this morning on the way to work about his wedding suit and all the bits that go with it, he then says the tie is going to be red (football fan, what can I say, should have seen...

jen-lou, monday 6-Jan-14 5 839
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oopppssss....I forgot about the MIL
jen-lou of Planning, 4 January, 2014 at 10:57

Well, there is a wedding fair coming up next weekend and I got tickets for me and my MOH to go. I was talking to my H2B about it saying that there was no point asking my mum to go as she wouldn't be...

jen-lou, sunday 5-Jan-14 5 706

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