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LottaVictualia

United Kingdom · From February 2011

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Booze - is this enough?
LottaVictualia of Planning, 18 July, 2012 at 17:37

Hey folks We are stocking the bar ourselves and I am unsure about the quantities. Any thoughts welcome A bit of background: We are having an afternoon reception for about 38 (including 7 children). We...

LottaVictualia, wednesday 18-Jul-12 4 1,048
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Open church invitation - has anyone done this?
LottaVictualia of Planning, 15 May, 2012 at 17:30

Hello all H2B and I are living in a small village which has quite a busy community life. We are singing in the choir, H2B learns to bell ring and we occasionally help out in the village hall. Although...

Vanilla Pod, tuesday 15-May-12 4 1,052
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Keeping in touch with suppliers
LottaVictualia of Planning, 5 May, 2012 at 10:25

I booked most of them about 6 months ago, and, quite naturally, haven't heard from them since. Now that the day is approaching, should I wait till they contact me about finalising things or am I...

overtherainbow, saturday 5-May-12 1 331
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Mini moon - Spa Break in Cornwall
LottaVictualia of Planning, 11 March, 2012 at 12:42

Hi there everyone H2B and I won't have the money to afford a honey moon straightaway but still want to treat ourselves to 2-3 day mini moon, combining some pampering with long walks and maybe a...

shellsworth, monday 12-Mar-12 2 809
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*edited title* FAO Cricket Bride - wine monitors
LottaVictualia of Off Topic Posts, 21 January, 2012 at 20:06

Sorry, weird request I know, but can anyone remember who this was? I seem to remember hats or aprons in the wedding pictures? I am planning something similar and was wondering how the person in...

LottaVictualia, saturday 21-Jan-12 1 196
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wedding dress too plain? *flash*
LottaVictualia of Planning, 29 December, 2011 at 10:10

I absolutely love this dessy wedding dress but was wondering whether it is a little plain. What do the lovely hitchers think? Could it be accessorized?

LottaVictualia, thursday 29-Dec-11 5 1,120
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DIY side tiara help
LottaVictualia of Planning, 13 November, 2011 at 18:05

I quite like the idea of making my own side tiara. I have very short brown hair and want a plain (maybe ribbon covered band) with a stunning pearly and not too sparkly brooch or similar. Does anyone...

RebeccaC, friday 18-Nov-11 3 1,490
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DIY Stationary-What are inlays?
LottaVictualia of Planning, 18 August, 2011 at 17:53

What is says on the tin really. I've found some really nice 'grass' cards on the eco craft website but was wondering how to get the text inside. I don't think printing on to the paper would look that...

LottaVictualia, thursday 18-Aug-11 1 505
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Mini Cooper hire in the South West?
LottaVictualia of Planning, 15 August, 2011 at 09:24

We are looking to hire a (vintage) mini cooper as our wedding car and 'do a Will and Kate' (OH's words) from the church back to the venue. I am having trouble finding one though in the area. Does...

hannioli, wednesday 17-Aug-11 4 1,937
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SIL's 'demands'...am I being unreasonable?
LottaVictualia of Planning, 7 August, 2011 at 11:35

I just talked to my sister in law and am now a bit speechless. A bit of background: 80% of our day guests are coming from abroad and instead of booking them into hotels, which would turn our rather...

Purple Pixie, monday 8-Aug-11 29 3,365
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Cheesecake (the sweet stuff)
LottaVictualia of Planning, 5 August, 2011 at 16:06

Just wondering whether anyone is having one as their wedding cake. I am a bit unsure about quantities, as I am planning on making it (or rather them) myself. Mine would have to feed 80 people as a...

LuLu_x, friday 5-Aug-11 6 809
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Florist - Supply only flowers?
LottaVictualia of Planning, 29 July, 2011 at 11:28

I am looking into flowers at the moment. I want my bouquet, buttonholes etc done by a florist, but would like to do centrepieces myself (very simple jam jars/watering cans with flowers, no proper...

overtherainbow, friday 29-Jul-11 3 1,063
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Live band for smaller weddings?
LottaVictualia of Planning, 21 July, 2011 at 21:31

We are planning a small wedding, about 45 for the day and an additional 40 for the evening. H2b and I love live music, but were wondering whether a band would be a bit OTT for these numbers, also...

Frugal Splurger, friday 22-Jul-11 12 1,631
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FAO HannahHewitt1986 (sp) - re: photographer in Exeter area
LottaVictualia of Planning, 18 July, 2011 at 12:17

I hope you are still around....I remember you saying in a thread that a friend of yours is starting out as a photographer. I can't find the thread, but was wondering whether could give me his name....

LottaVictualia, monday 18-Jul-11 2 390
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FAO flower 'experts' (that's definitely not me)
LottaVictualia of Planning, 22 June, 2011 at 19:33

I found this picture online and it fits my colour scheme perfectly. I want to keep it simple white gerbera or daisies, but have no clue what the green flowers are. I think it's two types. Can anyone...

LottaVictualia, wednesday 22-Jun-11 1 493
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Pippa Middleton style wedding dresses
LottaVictualia of Planning, 4 May, 2011 at 18:10

Hello everyone, I really liked the simplicity as well as the shape of her dress and would like something similar for my own wedding. Has anyone seen anything similar around? I particularly liked the...

Mrs P 2 B, monday 30-May-11 16 6,883
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Venue booked up
LottaVictualia of Planning, 20 March, 2011 at 08:53

H2B and I started to research venues and only one seemed suitable in our area (budget, accommodation etc). I got in contact with the owner and it's booked up for the whole summer season 2012, not one...

LottaVictualia, sunday 20-Mar-11 16 1,510
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My first mood board...be gentle
LottaVictualia of Planning, 19 February, 2011 at 13:47

H2B is working and I am bored (although I should really get myself out the house as it's a gorgeous day), so here it is:

LottaVictualia, saturday 19-Feb-11 1 501
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Pub receptions (Devon)
LottaVictualia of Planning, 13 February, 2011 at 09:10

Is anyone having their reception in a pub or inn? If so, do you have the place for yourself? My OH and I want a very relaxed wedding with a hog roast or BBQ, and were looking at the option to have the...

sapphire_22, sunday 13-Feb-11 9 1,046
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New to all this
LottaVictualia of Planning, 7 February, 2011 at 19:10

Hey everyone, just wanted to say hello as I just joined the forums. I got enganged last October but won't get married till 2013. You can never start too early I guess...and I have it all planned in my...

Sherrie H, monday 7-Feb-11 5 576

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