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stripeyrache

United Kingdom · From September 2010

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25 February, 2011

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stripeyrache
Out of order or me being crazy?
stripeyrache of Planning, 23 January, 2011 at 23:03

FSIL was meant to bring OH's niece who is going to be our flowergirl over yesterday to try on her dress and meet our big BMs. In the end it didn't happen for a whole load of frustrating excuses, but...

SoontobeMrsSSmith, monday 24-Jan-11 8 934
stripeyrache
To-do tonight!
stripeyrache of Planning, 18 January, 2011 at 19:57

I am printing up the table markers. We're naming our tables after our pets because obviously they can't be there, but we still love them. I'm currently printing photos of the little darlings, each...

melissamatthew, tuesday 18-Jan-11 3 429
stripeyrache
Hair trial *flash*
stripeyrache of Planning, 17 January, 2011 at 13:43

miss.understood, monday 17-Jan-11 8 749
stripeyrache
OH's stag...
stripeyrache of Planning, 15 January, 2011 at 22:58

....was tonight. So all set for an evening at home. He rarely goes out so I'm looking forward to watching some films he'd never want to watch. I was 45 minutes into the 2nd half of Gone With the Wind...

stripeyrache, sunday 16-Jan-11 17 1,714
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OH's stag...
stripeyrache of Planning, 15 January, 2011 at 22:58

....was tonight. So there all set for an evening at home. He rarely goes out so I'm looking forward to watching some films he'd never want to watch. I was 45 minutes into the 2nd half of one With the...

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, sunday 16-Jan-11 292
stripeyrache
The Last Supper...
stripeyrache of Planning, 9 January, 2011 at 18:21

Nosey post... What is everyone planning for the night before their weddings? My bridesmaids and I staying in the hotel where the wedding is, we're going for dinner at a local pub with my mum, OHs...

VikingPrincess, sunday 9-Jan-11 14 806
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Need a bib
stripeyrache of Planning, 2 January, 2011 at 21:02

Not one for Baby Talk, promise!! I'm a notoriously messy eater and have very cleverly picked a tomato soup for our starter ? I'd rather not end up with a big red dribble down my big white dress and...

SoontobeMrsSSmith, monday 3-Jan-11 8 1,001
stripeyrache
Toilet paper wedding dresses
stripeyrache of Planning, 22 December, 2010 at 15:59

The 2010 winners of the Toilet Paper Wedding Dress contest are in https://charmweddings.com/wedding-contest-2010.html Plus check out the 2009 winner too. Pretty sure some of these look better than my...

stripeyrache, wednesday 22-Dec-10 2 504
stripeyrache
Just had a call...
stripeyrache of Planning, 22 December, 2010 at 14:53

...from the jeweller. My engagement ring is back from repair ? I don't think I've ever moved so fast! It's so sparkly and shiny and the emerald is well and truly secured on now ? That was the only...

fluffymalone, wednesday 22-Dec-10 8 543
stripeyrache
Photo props
stripeyrache of Planning, 20 December, 2010 at 22:03

Our lovely tog is staying on in the evening for us to take photos of all our guests which we are doing in place of a guest book. I'm putting together some 'wacky' (can't believe I just used the word...

Chris Giles Photogra, wednesday 22-Dec-10 8 1,286
stripeyrache
Naughty me...
stripeyrache of Planning, 20 December, 2010 at 11:52

...has spent the last 20 minutes running around the house in my wedding dress ? I felt like a naughty little kid sneaking about playing dress up in mums frocks! As OH is at work (he works locally, I...

stripeyrache, monday 20-Dec-10 7 703
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Would this work as a thank you gift?
stripeyrache of Planning, 17 December, 2010 at 19:43

We're having minimal flowers at our wedding, so not too keen on bouquets as thank yous for the mothers. I saw these frames in Past Times and think they're gorgeous. Was thinking we could give these,...

stripeyrache, friday 17-Dec-10 7 467
stripeyrache
What you do with my hair? *flash*
stripeyrache of Planning, 13 December, 2010 at 20:53

As the title suggests!! Flash me some inspiration! TIA ? Here is my dress and veil (I would like to wear the blusher over my face - does that make a difference??): Here is my side tiara:

stripeyrache, tuesday 14-Dec-10 2 620
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Wedding shoes - brand new - size 7
stripeyrache of For Sale, 5 December, 2010 at 19:32

I have a brand new pair of unworn Rainbow Club shoes in the 'Sandy' style in a size 7. Bought for my wedding in Feb, but after fracturing my ankle I'm not going to be able to wear them!...

stripeyrache, tuesday 14-Dec-10 568
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When to thank people?
stripeyrache of Planning, 12 December, 2010 at 00:00

We received our first wedding gift today, was unexpected but very exciting nonetheless!! The wedding isn't for another two and a bit months, should we send the Thank You now, or after the wedding? Not...

TheNinjaPigeon, sunday 12-Dec-10 366
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Help me find shoes!
stripeyrache of Off Topic Posts, 7 December, 2010 at 22:11

Works Xmas party on Thursday, I'm looking to buy this dress. What shoes would you put with it? Must be flats, still getting over fractured ankle !

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, wednesday 8-Dec-10 2 314
stripeyrache
Engagement ring just broke
stripeyrache of Planning, 21 November, 2010 at 21:59

My engagement ring just broke ? The emerald in the centre has loosened from its setting and is now slipping about on the band. Thankfully we have a policy on it so I can take it to the jewellers...

landy312, monday 22-Nov-10 2 527
stripeyrache
Shoe advice - what would you do?
stripeyrache of Planning, 20 November, 2010 at 18:14

I fractured my ankle a few months ago and although I'm fully walking on it now, it still gets very swollen and painful. I'm not yet back in heels and with the wedding three months away I'm starting to...

SuperSpud, sunday 21-Nov-10 6 988
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Chair covers *flash*
stripeyrache of Planning, 19 November, 2010 at 18:48

Well who'd have thought there were so many things you could do with a chair!! Met with the lady last night to play with bows, fabrics and colours and had a very successful evening. H2B even enjoyed...

stripeyrache, friday 19-Nov-10 4 795
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100 days!
stripeyrache of Planning, 17 November, 2010 at 22:32

Just went to send an email and noticed the countdown in my signature! 100 days to go ?

KristaltippsHall, wednesday 17-Nov-10 3 437
stripeyrache
RSVP question
stripeyrache of Planning, 21 October, 2010 at 18:30

I'm making a start on printing off my RSVP cards. Silly question...Do you normally ask evening guests to RSVP? I'm just thinking that I need my day guests to let us now on the card if they want a meat...

stripeyrache, thursday 21-Oct-10 3 496
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Bargains ladies!!
stripeyrache of Planning, 19 October, 2010 at 19:37

Just got back from Sainsbury's and they've got Champneys half price ? I bought 2 tubes of face masks and new cleanser, toner and moisturisers! Got to have beautiful skin for the wedding ?

Storky, wednesday 20-Oct-10 6 554
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Forgot my ring :(
stripeyrache of Planning, 15 October, 2010 at 08:06

I took my ER off this morning when putting on my moisturiser and forgot to put it back on Only realised in the car when we were halfway to the station and running late, so couldn't go back for it....

Flowmojo, friday 15-Oct-10 4 468
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Flowers: Fresh vs Artificial??
stripeyrache of Planning, 26 September, 2010 at 12:24

We're getting married at the end of February, budget wise its the perfect time of year as everything is so much cheaper except for flowers! Our date is smack inbetween valentines and mothers day so...

Sherrie H, sunday 26-Sep-10 1 664

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