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Brian Parkes LSWPP (HIB)

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help for a male wedding magazine
Tash849, 23 of June of 2012 at 19:32

Hi there. My name is Natasha and I’m a journalist. I’m currently doing a bit of research into the possible launch of a wedding magazine for men. There isn’t one out there at the moment and I would...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, monday 25-Jun-12
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Rainy wedding photos- OM/ TOG flashes?
irrelephant, 8 of June of 2012 at 17:01

With all this rain going on at the moment i'm getting more and more worried about it raining on the day. I know that by the end of august it might be a really lovely weekend, however, in an attempt to...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, monday 25-Jun-12 46
DaffyB
photographers or anyone who has printed their own photos
DaffyB, 24 of June of 2012 at 19:59

Which is the best website or shop to get good quality prints of photos done? Thanks

SingleNoMore, thursday 28-Jun-12 6
before40
mega-child friendly venue in Sth London / Surrey needed!
before40, 28 of May of 2012 at 15:16

New to all this - all newly engaged and smiley My other half & I have children, most of our friends have young children and we have teensy families so really it's going to be a big friends get...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, tuesday 29-May-12 6
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How to change username?
BatsGirl, 28 of May of 2012 at 23:35

Does anyone know how to change a username? I tried and it looked like it was letting me then kicked me out of the forum and when I logged back in the username area was greyed out? Ta!

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, tuesday 29-May-12 2
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Photograph list
furture mrs yates, 29 of May of 2012 at 10:37

i was just wondering if anyone had a photograph list or know where i could get one?

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, tuesday 29-May-12 5
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Wedding photographer - Vintage style?
mikesbigbeetle, 29 of May of 2012 at 01:26

Hi all Thinking of getting a vintage style photographer at our wedding. I love the retro look and think it would be awesome to get a photographer who specialises in this style. Has anyone had thier...

Simon and Alison, thursday 31-May-12 12
Kylie541
Photographer advice please.
Kylie541, 22 of May of 2012 at 13:17

After reading a few posts on here I wonder if you could clarify how many shots should be in my tog list? I take it I don't list shots like: bride with parents, bridemaids etc? Photo's with my little...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, friday 25-May-12 6
michellethekiwi
Northcote House Sunningdale Park - anyone booked here?
michellethekiwi, 12 of April of 2012 at 19:23

We're booked here for 2013, just wondering if anyone has booked as would be good to share ideas etc!

teena, monday 18-Jun-12 17
Sloth
Need some perspective - WWYD
Sloth, 23 of May of 2012 at 19:50

Would you care if someone had the same Wedding Cake as you? My good friend is getting married 6 months after me, we are both bridesmaids for each other. So far we have been lucky as we have both gone...

venart, friday 25-May-12 17
*gnashers*
Choosing a Date
*gnashers*, 23 of May of 2012 at 15:00

So this is my first wedding related post, and I'm just after opinions really. Boy and I don't have a specific date in mind when we're looking at venues - we know we don't want a long engagement so...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, friday 25-May-12 36
amihohu
Sussex/Surrey venues
amihohu, 21 of May of 2012 at 15:52

I don't suppose anyone know of any lesser known venues in Surrey/Sussex? We will be getting married in a church in Horsham, so ideally not too far to travel from there. We're thinking 100 people for...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, friday 25-May-12 15
overtherainbow
Fancy a chandelier made out of flowers for your wedding!
overtherainbow, 24 of May of 2012 at 16:23

This was the brief for the Young Florist of the Year at Chelsea Flower Show. This was the winner:- Must have taken him hours and hours and hours to do!

3d jewellery, friday 25-May-12 11
BridalButterfly2012
FAO Togs
BridalButterfly2012, 24 of May of 2012 at 19:39

I was wondering if any of you have any advice to offer of how to hold yourself and create better stance for the photo's. We are having a friend of a friend take ours to save money and so he won't have...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, friday 25-May-12 5
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Father of the bride position
shiningfaery, 24 of May of 2012 at 21:48

Hi all, I am hoping some can point me in the right direction here really. As it stands I currently have no one to walk me down the aisle so thinking of my family mum, sister (bridesmaid) and 2...

shiningfaery, monday 28-May-12 11
amihohu
bbq/hog roast experience
amihohu, 24 of May of 2012 at 10:41

Hello! I'm after peoples experiences with BBQ/Hog roasts/hot buffets for the main meal at a reception. The problem is, our guest list looks to be about 100 for the day, and although we'd love a sit...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, friday 25-May-12 38
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Wedding Venues in Surrey
Firefly2105, 24 of May of 2012 at 17:35

My fiance and I are both originally from Surrey (Hanworth and Staines, respectively), although we now live in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. This means visiting venues is difficult, and we are only able to a...

Buzzee, sunday 10-Jun-12 16
HLT
Who walks down the aisle first?
HLT, 25 of May of 2012 at 09:57

I always thought the bride walked down first with her father, followed by the bridesmaids, but my recent research seems to be showing the opposite! Whats "on trend"?!!

eeyoring, sunday 27-May-12 34
naomiowen
poor h2b but what do i do?
naomiowen, 24 of July of 2010 at 12:46

My h2bs family have all been invited (about 40 of them) but only 6 are coming, to cut a long story short his mum hates me (no reason, just toke it upon herself without getting to know me) and because...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, saturday 24-Jul-10 8
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String Quartet nightmare
ady, 8 of March of 2010 at 12:05

Hello, I'm new to this forum, but wondered if I could please pick your brains...I would really like a String Quartet to play at my drinks reception and possibly in the Church, but they all seem...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, saturday 24-Jul-10 17
MrsBtobe1980
any tips for choosing a venue
MrsBtobe1980, 22 of July of 2010 at 06:51

Hi girls We have an appointment in 2 weeks to go and have a look at the venue we would like to hold our reception, we know the basic and usual questions to ask, any tips for what to ask would be much...

MrsBtobe1980, thursday 22-Jul-10 6
Four-Little-Monkeys
Has anyone heard of this photographer
Four-Little-Monkeys, 19 of February of 2010 at 18:44

I was wondering if anyone has heard of or using Ewa Labuda for their wedding photos. We have just been given what I think is a really good quote but wanted to see what everyone else had used them...

Peter, thursday 22-Jul-10 16
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Am I taking too much on?!?
Aleox, 21 of July of 2010 at 22:41

Basically I'm a nurse and work full time (37.5) shifts. I love my job and got told yesterday that I am being sent on a degree course to give me a qualification which will further my career and...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, thursday 22-Jul-10 11
lamby
Babies!
lamby, 22 of July of 2010 at 11:59

May be a bit of a personal question for some, but just wondered how many of you are planning are trying for a baba after getting wed? I'm just quite excited as started my last pill pack yesterday as...

brideseekingblush, friday 23-Jul-10 50
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Wedding Venues
Nat_Dubai, 12 of July of 2010 at 12:24

Hi one and all, I'm hoping that you may be able to help me (again!!) I'm trying to find a venue to have my wedding at and I'm hoping you girlies may be able to offer some suggestions or...

maddiecat, wednesday 21-Jul-10 3
Houdini
Tog Trouble
Houdini, 14 of July of 2010 at 14:01

So, I've been wary of posting this as I don't really want it to be true but I think my tog is very dodgy... When we booked him we gave him a £200 deposit which he said he'd confirm by post. 2 weeks...

Simon and Alison, thursday 15-Jul-10 28
lovelygirl
what is the best time for a wedding?
lovelygirl, 15 of July of 2010 at 11:52

Pretty much what the title says - i have booked for 2 pm but wondering if i should move it?

darkivy, friday 16-Jul-10 25
Frizzball
Am | being unreasonable ?
Frizzball, 27 of June of 2010 at 21:25

We asked PIL2B to print our wedding invitation inserts because they are photographers and have photo quality printers I have just found out that they have photocopied them! Im so pissed off if I...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, tuesday 29-Jun-10 3
MsJackson78
Help!!!!!!!!! Will I still fit in my dress???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MsJackson78, 4 of December of 2009 at 21:14

After waiting several days for the dreaded period to turn up decided to do a test and I am pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!! which we are over the moon about BUT...... I have ordered my wedding dress already!! How...

MsJackson78, friday 11-Dec-09 25
lizzyleek
Opinions on a Photographer I have found....
lizzyleek, 28 of November of 2009 at 22:16

Hi Ladies, 2nd advice post in 1 day lol sorry! I have found a photographer/ company called www.ezeeweddingphotography.co.uk They are offering an all in package of starting 1 hour before the ceremony...

PhotographybyRiddell, tuesday 1-Dec-09 14
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new years eve wedding
emmielou1983, 29 of November of 2009 at 14:14

Hi we are looking for a venue for new years eve 2011 and we're not having any luck, we live in shoreham west sussex, has anyone any ideas Many thanks Emm

Weather Girl, tuesday 1-Dec-09 8
shoegal01
Is this a nice touch or totally tw@tty and twee?
shoegal01, 17 of November of 2009 at 12:49

I am thinking of putting the meaning of peoples names on their place cards. for example - Laura - Laura means to wear the victorious crown, prize; it also means leader of the group. It comes from...

laineywhu, wednesday 18-Nov-09 54

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