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Dartford, Kent · From August 2010

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Advice needed re FIL2B suit
nicnol of Planning, 9 February, 2011 at 09:39

Basically I haven't included him as part of the wedding party. Brief background - FIL2b split with MIL2b when h2b was 2. Didn't see him reguarly for the next 10 years or so due living a couple of...

WhiteRose84, wednesday 9-Feb-11 1 344
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Opinions on our wording for information sheets
nicnol of Planning, 1 February, 2011 at 10:41

Hi all.......trying to get a first draft together of our info sheets (and have realised I need to get my @rse in gear re looking for accommodation!!) Anyhoo opinions needed on the below fo some of the...

Babybee12, tuesday 1-Feb-11 19 15,201
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When do you cut the cake and what time is your first dance
nicnol of Planning, 27 January, 2011 at 10:55

General daydreaming about weddings and thinking of questions i need to ask venue etc but these just popped into my head and I was wondering about them! I was thinking of previous weddings and I'm sure...

nicnol, thursday 27-Jan-11 3 9,271
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Dress nightmare....but I hope it gets sorted tonight. - UPDATED
nicnol of Planning, 24 January, 2011 at 10:43

I was so sad all over the weekend. I went to pick my dress up on Friday night and was soooooo excited all day as you can imagine and it was such a big disappointment. A brief background. I was so...

1Lucie, thursday 27-Jan-11 21 1,983
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Colour themes and trying to tie it all in.....HELP!!
nicnol of Planning, 11 January, 2011 at 13:52

Hi ladies I need help before I drive myself insane about things not looking right and me going round in circles for the next 9 months! The original colour theme is ivory, purple and champagne gold....

Kat44, tuesday 11-Jan-11 8 1,093
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RSVP cards
nicnol of Planning, 6 January, 2011 at 10:07

Hi first post of the new year ( I think) so happy new year to you all....ok RSVP cards. Seen a few hitchers posting their invites (all lovely btw) and seen some have their own rsvp cards. So a few...

queencrunchy, thursday 6-Jan-11 11 1,622
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Painted nails/french manicure on the day
nicnol of Planning, 16 December, 2010 at 14:47

I am trying to grow my nails and keep them in a decent shape to have my own nails on our wedding day - I was a sucker for a false nail but never keep them up and then they ruin my nails anyway! So...

BrideMrsT2B, friday 17-Dec-10 29 4,717
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Opinions on colour of favour bags on the table.
nicnol of Planning, 16 December, 2010 at 14:42

This is our room and we are having the gold sashes as the pic but the accent colour is purple. The flowers are going to be very light ivory, lilacs, maybe light pink/blush colouring. Then I'm havng...

nicnol, thursday 16-Dec-10 2 360
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I have my wedding ring and notice of marriage given!! Wedding mojo back!
nicnol of Planning, 14 December, 2010 at 11:28

Feeling a little bit useless wedding wise recently as want to plan plan plan but seem to have everything sorted and now just waiting for meetings etc in new year so now I have two things to tick off...

nicnol, tuesday 14-Dec-10 5 586
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A quick query on giving notice
nicnol of Planning, 8 December, 2010 at 09:03

Hi all We're giving notice on Monday which is all fine I have all the papers etc to take with me so I'm all clued up on that bit. What I am a bit confused about is after. I know I have to wait the x...

nicnol, thursday 9-Dec-10 6 515
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Does anyone know how much a harpist costs?
nicnol of Planning, 22 November, 2010 at 15:23

H2b is dead set on having a harpist play before ceremony and after while drinks reception is on so assume for about 3 hours max i'd assume. How much do you think this will cost if anyone out there is...

victoriamarie, monday 22-Nov-10 3 12,142
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O/T....My Bridesmaids's giving birth.....thought I'd share!
nicnol of Planning, 18 November, 2010 at 15:11

My BM went into be induced last night (although her due date is not till next week) and they have already given her 3 doses of inducing fluid (not sure that's a technicial term) and still no...

fluffymalone, thursday 18-Nov-10 2 514
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Dress wobbles (with a cheeky **FLASH**)
nicnol of Planning, 17 November, 2010 at 15:17

I know we have probably all been there and thought this and try to probe the OH's to what they "think" we'll be wearing but I know for sure that H2B will hate my dress now!!!!! Sooooo flicking through...

BumbleBrat, wednesday 17-Nov-10 14 2,151
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Hair and Tiara/Headband.....HIB help needed
nicnol of Planning, 11 November, 2010 at 15:12

My hair will be something like this and I wanted something like this but when I tried on something similar last night it didn't show up very well in my hair so thinking I may need a double band and or...

Katie V, friday 12-Nov-10 20 2,377
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Friday **FLASH**....my dress
nicnol of Planning, 12 November, 2010 at 10:13

Excuse the silly expressions!!!! But what do we all think? (Oh and anyone can remember the tiara question yesterday what do we think would go better!?)

Tina Teaspoon, friday 12-Nov-10 2 573
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The age old debate of children at the wedding....opinions please!
nicnol of Planning, 8 November, 2010 at 09:19

Morning Ladies, We currently have 8 children on our day list age range betwen 1 and 12, but I have scrubbed off kids on the evening list, mainly due to my cousins having 2 or 3 kids each and putting...

nicnol, tuesday 9-Nov-10 16 1,644
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Who had the picture frame photo thing
nicnol of Planning, 4 November, 2010 at 17:21

I can't find it and want a pic of it so I can send it to my Dad to see if he'll make it for me!!! Cheers all xxx

nicnol, friday 5-Nov-10 11 849
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Themes
nicnol of Planning, 4 November, 2010 at 14:47

Reading all the the posts on themes whether they are vintage, butterflies, cala lillie's, peacock feathers etc etc I'm worried that mine doens't have a "theme" as such. My colur scheme is ivory,...

Karcher, thursday 4-Nov-10 6 361
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Dress Fittings
nicnol of Planning, 2 November, 2010 at 12:37

Having just seen the RSVP thread I thought I would spend my lunch hour doing a little timeline of when I want things done by/invites sent out/information given to x, y and z etc etc. So dress...

nicnol, tuesday 2-Nov-10 246
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DJ - opinions please
nicnol of Planning, 28 October, 2010 at 13:12

When I went to a wedding fayre 4 weeks ago there was a DJ there that I quite liked, had a chat with them and thought great one thing off the list. At the time they were also offering £75 off of the...

PianoDJ.co.uk, thursday 28-Oct-10 11 819
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Shoe help!
nicnol of Planning, 28 October, 2010 at 14:22

Hi all Having my first dress fitting February time so have started the search for shoes and boy is it tough! I know i want ivory closed toes, pointed, not sling back and at least a 3 inch heel. Reason...

Mrs S*, thursday 28-Oct-10 7 1,007
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Woo hoo.....1 year to go!!!
nicnol of Planning, 22 October, 2010 at 09:36

Well I suppose technically it is tomorrow I get married, but today is the date!! Me and H2B are having a pre-anniversary dinner tonight he he! So any of my date twins out there are you excited that it...

CLAIREYFAIRY2, friday 22-Oct-10 2 342
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Is anyone making their own invitations and......
nicnol of Planning, 22 October, 2010 at 13:34

If so how are you doing the wording on the front? Originally I was going to set the printer up and have Wedding Invitation in fancy writing printed on the front in black ink and then just print all...

nicnol, friday 22-Oct-10 7 404
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Catering for Evening reception guests
nicnol of Planning, 23 September, 2010 at 11:26

Hi All, All this talk of budgets etc has made me re look at costs and double check everything so i have no nasty surprises! When it comes to the evening catering I'm not sure what my venue stipulates...

nicnol, thursday 23-Sep-10 2 773
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Anyone booked honeymoon through Travel Counsellors/Greenbee?
nicnol of Planning, 9 September, 2010 at 10:20

Just looking at sorting the honeymoon out next as we have now agreed on a week in maldives with maybe a few days in dubai on the way back. As we want the mix of a traditional gift list and honeymoon...

nicnol, thursday 9-Sep-10 416
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Satin Jar toppers
nicnol of Planning, 27 August, 2010 at 14:25

Ok I was having a look through one of the many bridal magazines I accumulate on a monthly basis and one of the real life weddings had jars of jam/chutney for their favours but they were topped with...

nicnol, friday 27-Aug-10 521
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Cupcakes as a wedding cake
nicnol of Planning, 26 August, 2010 at 15:47

Has anyone had cupcakes for their wedding cake and if so 1. Did you have a cutting cake rather than cutting a cupcake? If so was it on the top tier? I'm wondering how this is possible unless you're a...

nicnol, friday 27-Aug-10 11 4,577
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Gift Lists.....when do you start
nicnol of Planning, 25 August, 2010 at 11:46

In planning mode today (which is no different to any other day) and just thinking about when to start the gift list. I think we have decided on a maybe having two lists (is this possible?). Basically...

The Sock Chicken, wednesday 25-Aug-10 4 614
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Dress question
nicnol of Planning, 20 August, 2010 at 15:36

2 weeks ago in all the exicitement of being newly engaged me and my Mum went to Oriental Pearl in Bluewater and had a "look" at dresses to get a feel for what design I liked! As you can imagine 6...

nicnol, monday 23-Aug-10 4 1,433
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Save the date magnets
nicnol of Planning, 20 August, 2010 at 11:25

Quick question. How many months before would you send these out and can anyone recommend a supplier for me? Cheers xx

nicnol, friday 20-Aug-10 12 1,055
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Official confirmation received for venue!
nicnol of Planning, 19 August, 2010 at 09:09

Woo hoo my venue has just called to say that the registrar can come out on the date and time we asked for! 22nd October 2011 here I come!

nicnol, thursday 19-Aug-10 3 565
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Table Flowers rough cost please
nicnol of Planning, 16 August, 2010 at 13:10

Ok with my venue dilema I'm trying to find out how much would cost me to go independent from venue's florist and not go for top package. I kind of started wanting simple arrangements but after seeing...

nicnol, monday 16-Aug-10 396

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