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purpleduck

United Kingdom · From June 2008

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ruthy_wuthy
WTF is going on?
ruthy_wuthy, 25 September, 2008 at 20:49

I'm all up for a good debate but goodness..... I've read 3 posts in particular this evening that have made my blood boil with anger and I've tried to reply to all of them several times but have ended...

bluewater, thursday 25-Sep-08 26
justengaged
Please can u show me your colour theme ideas?
justengaged, 25 September, 2008 at 21:00

Hi all, All throughout the planning i have always said i want pink and white with a bit of silver theme, with pink bridesmaid dresses. But am now a but unsure, spoke to h2b about it tonight who wasnt...

pink alien, thursday 25-Sep-08 4
purpleduck
Emmark!
purpleduck, 20 September, 2008 at 21:18

Are you married yet honey??? I know it was September, but I can't remember what date! T xxx

Emmark, thursday 25-Sep-08 605
purpleduck
Sorry for not being on for SO long!!
purpleduck, 20 September, 2008 at 21:14

I've started my PGDE - its brilliant and bloody hard work!! AND... Today I reserved our flights!!! WOOHOOO! 16 of us are heading ot to Florida! and we (H2B and son and me!!) are going for nearly a...

millymolly83, sunday 21-Sep-08 1 604
K
weight loss
kezzybabe, 19 September, 2008 at 13:42

Hi all Has anyone actually lost any weight for there big day and if so how areyou doing it? Im curious as im trying to lose my jelly belly for my wedding in may 2009 and have radically changed my diet...

Fordate, tuesday 18-Nov-08 49
chicken82
seperate invitations
chicken82, 20 August, 2008 at 14:35

My dad is paying for the wedding breakfast and my inlaws 2b are paying for the evning. MIL has reqested seperate invites for them to send for the evening, As this is what they did when their other son...

QueenBee, wednesday 20-Aug-08 26
purpleduck
Anyone got / getting married in Florida?
purpleduck, 6 July, 2008 at 00:17

Hey all We've decided that we are having our wedding in Florida next June/July, we're planning on going with close family and friends, I have my budget and have NO IDEA what to do next! Anyone doing...

purpleduck, wednesday 20-Aug-08 7
Lynseys Designs
I went bm shopping today (with pics)
Lynseys Designs, 16 August, 2008 at 20:33

I'm so excited. My bm and I went to Aliya Rose today and Kerri and Liz made the experience so great. We have picked the dress but waiting another few months to order as my bm wants to go on a diet...

Lynseys Designs, monday 25-Aug-08 44
Hepburn
One Pic...???
Hepburn, 17 August, 2008 at 23:19

Am about to go to bed but thought I'd pop on for a few seconds to post a couple of pics, will post more and better ones when I get home from my mystery honeymoon! We had such a wonderful day and...

Mrs Bloom, tuesday 19-Aug-08 34
teeheeyoucrazyguys!
Goodluck to us....
teeheeyoucrazyguys!, 17 August, 2008 at 19:54

...who are starting new jobs tomorrow!! I'm quite nervous really, though I dont meet my first school till tuesday and a strike is rumoured for wednesday with closure of the schools! gotta get back...

soon2bsummers, tuesday 19-Aug-08 22
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Please help me pass uni...UPDATE, 35 more please?
weedancer, 13 August, 2008 at 14:19

Update: Thanks to everyone so far but id really love for 35 more if anyone can spare 5-10mins please? Hi ladies, sorry not been around much lately, been studying lots!!! I would like to ask you all a...

BlurpImpala, saturday 16-Aug-08 33
purpleduck
Any HIB that do artificial bouquets???
purpleduck, 2 August, 2008 at 11:09

Hey everyone, I've been off here for a wee while, kind of lost the wedding excitement as it was taking age to get our dates confirmed, but they should be ready next week (shift work yuk!!) So my...

saz71, saturday 2-Aug-08 9 1,169
teeheeyoucrazyguys!
who uses Bio-oil?
teeheeyoucrazyguys!, 16 July, 2008 at 16:30

I recall someone talking about it on here but cant remember who......( I got some superdrug vouchers for my birthday and was thinking of getting some.) Anyone here use it and like it????

**Pip**, thursday 17-Jul-08 11
KateP
Can I have some opinions please? bridesmaid dilema
KateP, 15 July, 2008 at 14:56

Hi Everyone, We are currently planning our wedding for August next year and have almost booked church and venue now so have been thinking about the next things to do on my list!!!. I have always been...

bec84, thursday 17-Jul-08 22
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just found, gorgeous invitations, so helpful too!!!!!!
herecomeshebride, 16 July, 2008 at 11:13

Hi all brides to be out there! hope your plans are going better than mine ha ha! sent out a save the date cards a few months back but been struggling to find any invitations i like. but have found...

Snow Patroller, saturday 19-Jul-08 67
leni
Can I have your opinions please? UPDATED (now with groom)
leni, 13 July, 2008 at 17:04

I've just made this bride, it's my first attempt and for a wedding in 2 weeks. I've made one other practice bride before but this is my first for a customer. Whats your thoughts? Would you be happy to...

kyleattie, monday 14-Jul-08 22
penguin1977
Veil paranoia
penguin1977, 14 July, 2008 at 15:31

To carry on from someone elses thread, I now have veil paranoia. When I bought my dress in Feb we completed the look with a full length 120" veil which looked AMAZING! I picked my veil up on Saturday...

penguin1977, tuesday 15-Jul-08 13
laraluv42
The list - does anyone have a copy?!
laraluv42, 14 July, 2008 at 12:10

Hello, Does anyone have a copy of the scary list of all the things I have to do before my wedding? I can't remember who created the list - sorry! Thanks guys x

purpleduck, monday 14-Jul-08 2
M
I've had the call!
Mrs Bloom, 14 July, 2008 at 09:10

Well, email! My dress is in! I only ordered it about 6 weeks ago and I don't get married until March 09 so I don't need to go for a fitting yet but I may well have to go 'visit' it in the shop!

wonderstuff, monday 14-Jul-08 3
Cracklin Rosie
When should you go shopping for your wedding dress?
Cracklin Rosie, 11 July, 2008 at 15:07

I'm getting married next next October, at what point should I be thinking about going shopping for both my dress and the bridesmaid dresses?

purpleduck, friday 11-Jul-08 13
purpleduck
What or How do you "file" stuff??
purpleduck, 11 July, 2008 at 15:13

I;ve noticed a few different posts are filed under "flowers" or "Dress" etc etc How do you do this? Or is it the powers that be?? Confused!!

claires, friday 11-Jul-08 2
justengaged
Does anybody have a bridesmaid that is trying for a baby?
justengaged, 11 July, 2008 at 15:30

My bridesmaid told m over the weekend she has been trying for another baby for the past 3 months. I dont know what to do about bridesmaid dresses now, say i get it and then she gets pregnant? Or if i...

Champagne, friday 11-Jul-08 7
claires
Good Luck messages for Sheffbride - Dont look missus!!!
claires, 10 July, 2008 at 09:38

Can we all put our messages on here and i will email them to her tomorrow as she gets married on Sunday. Good luck Mr and Mrs Sheffbride!! Have a fantastic day and cant wait to see the photos and just...

Duck no more, thursday 10-Jul-08 13
ashmegdj
O/T that's one for the album
ashmegdj, 10 July, 2008 at 12:52

GOOD GOD WOMAN!!!! Who went dress shopping with her?!

WelshBride2009, thursday 10-Jul-08 30
S
Confessions of a Hitcher...
soon2bsummers, 10 July, 2008 at 10:15

Come on, 'fess up! I dont understand the fuss about - Table diamonds?! What for??! and mirror centre pieces I secretly hate - Pearl jewellery I secretly love - Choreographed cheesy first dances Ok,...

Stupidgirl45, thursday 18-Dec-08 107
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Your first dance Song........?
WelshBride2009, 9 July, 2008 at 12:03

I was just wondering what types of songs everyone has chosen for their first dance? I'll be wearing a deep red dress and was thinking about using Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh. Or should I choose...

Laurella, sunday 13-Jul-08 46
bluewater
How about a few introductions?
bluewater, 8 July, 2008 at 18:50

It seems like there have been a number of new hitchers join and post on the forum in the last few days (or maybe it's just me). but as a relative newbie myself, it would be good to know a little about...

annie75, wednesday 9-Jul-08 120
chicken82
board lingo??
chicken82, 9 July, 2008 at 12:58

ok, i give up, i have to ask....What is a HIB? And what does n +p mean - and are there any other things i should know??

Zo�, wednesday 9-Jul-08 6
jmh740
help for invite wording
jmh740, 7 July, 2008 at 20:29

I'm making my invites and just thinking about the inserts not sure how to word it, we're having the ceremony then wedding breakfast the disco and buffet all in the same venue, all the examples i can...

purpleduck, monday 7-Jul-08 5
KLM
Table plan - DONE
KLM, 6 July, 2008 at 22:15

Yeah its done at last, me and my SIL2B and bridesmaid tackled and we think conquered (anyone that says they are not now coming is staying on it)lol Took a couple of pics (i am happy with it) ...

KLM, tuesday 8-Jul-08 20
MrsBunting
ive been getting crafty...with pics!!
MrsBunting, 6 July, 2008 at 18:38

my favours (gift wrapped), they are the two peas in a pod salt & pepper shakers! my guest book this is for our post box (when it arrives!) letters care of fabulous drunken castaway

lyni, monday 7-Jul-08 6

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