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Umbrellacademic

United Kingdom · From August 2009

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Hugo Brambles
Wedding Gift Lists
Hugo Brambles, 3 December, 2009 at 22:55

Do you have to go to the shop to do them or can you make them online? I'm thinking John Lewis, Debenhams etc?

cola, saturday 5-Dec-09 5
GeordieBarbie
What's everyone doing the nigfht before the wedding...
GeordieBarbie, 30 November, 2009 at 14:41

As you know, I'm getting married in a different town to where I live or our family and friends live. As it happens, his Dad lives there now so D will be spending the night at his Dad's and I'll be in...

WeddingPrincess, wednesday 2-Dec-09 25
Steelgoddess
One bridesmaid?
Steelgoddess, 30 November, 2009 at 00:24

Just wondered if anyone only had one bridesmaid and if they were happy with thier choice to do so...

Mel B, thursday 28-Jan-10 26
bethanw
Eastenders Wedding
bethanw, 26 November, 2009 at 20:22

Anyone watching? I'm watching it on Sky+ a bit behind at the moment. A purple wedding dress with a red colour scheme? Interesting........................... And murdering your soon to be wife's ex...

bethanw, friday 27-Nov-09 9
Hugo Brambles
Alternative songs to walk down the aisle to
Hugo Brambles, 23 November, 2009 at 19:44

OH likes the Pachelbels Cannon in D thingie which I like, but has anyone got any alternative suggestions? I saw a programme on TV and think she walked in to Damian Rice The Blowers Daughter which I...

Nikki1888, wednesday 2-Dec-09 32
CupcakeQueen
O/T When do you....
CupcakeQueen, 22 November, 2009 at 20:49

Put up your Christmas Tree? I am trying to resist but feel too Christmassy!

HatTrick, monday 23-Nov-09 28
Jumbly Girl
What are your "something borrowed" and "something blue"?
Jumbly Girl, 22 November, 2009 at 21:30

Are any of you lovely ladies following tradition/superstition and having these things? If so, what are they going to be? Much as I hate to admit any superstition, I'm thinking about following this one...

fvj199, monday 23-Nov-09 26
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Name change tips!
Umbrellacademic, 16 October, 2009 at 20:36

I want to go double barrelled after I get married but there is a plethora of different companies who do deed polls- curious to know your experiences.....Scared to pay lots of money and then not be...

Gillsy, saturday 17-Oct-09 2 739
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Totally OT - Bullied at Work UPDATED
Umbrellacademic, 15 October, 2009 at 22:09

I know I am not really on a lot and tend to ask for help rather than give it. But I am scared and sick and need to say this. I am being bullied by a supervisor at work. I seem to attract it as I left...

The BFG, friday 16-Oct-09 14
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Anyone getting wed 16 Dec 09?
Umbrellacademic, 14 October, 2009 at 22:25

Wondering if I have a '9 weeks to go' chum?

woo-woo, friday 16-Oct-09 6
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Internet Rings?
Umbrellacademic, 11 October, 2009 at 12:08

OH and I buy most things online and as we lived in different countries our courtship was conducted online. I couldn't help notice some of the amazing ring bargains at online sellers - both advertising...

sarahdawson, thursday 29-Oct-09 10
nayso
How to save money on your wedding...
nayso, 9 October, 2009 at 10:11

I thought seeing as there is so much budget talk going on...what with the current climate and all.... It would be good o open up the floor to a few savvy brides who can help us all save a few pennies....

woo-woo, monday 12-Oct-09 18
Hugo Brambles
Anyone having/had a winter wedding - tips needed!
Hugo Brambles, 6 October, 2009 at 20:03

I'm after tips or hints or tips for a winter wedding, things like this I guess - bear in mind it gets dark early so you may not be able to have photos taken outside Hunter white welly's for bad...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 24
teeheeyoucrazyguys!
My surname doesnt feel my own...????
teeheeyoucrazyguys!, 6 October, 2009 at 15:57

Tis weird. Having inherited my mothers name as my surname, it doesnt feel that much of a jump. Yet, the name doesnt feel like mine. The kids at school - when they remember - call me it, and the staff...

Umbrellacademic, wednesday 7-Oct-09 33
Mitzi50
Just thought I would let you know...
Mitzi50, 1 October, 2009 at 16:42

I have sorted the TOG! Money is back in my account and he is very apologetic! He has been proactive and in touch to make sure money has gone in so all good there! Thanks everyone for all your support...

diamondsragirlsbestf, friday 2-Oct-09 22
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Please Very honest opinions required..
smoomoo, 30 September, 2009 at 14:01

Okay so me and dp will be payin for our wedding/breakfast reception ourselves along with dress/flowers/cars/dj/decorations/male suits. We dont have a massive budget and could do with saving anything...

irrelephant, thursday 1-Oct-09 26
Mitzi50
im in a massive state of confusion...
Mitzi50, 23 September, 2009 at 10:08

Morning everyone! I had a weddingy day yesterday and met the vicar and tried my dress on again...but disaster struck, it appears there is a fault with the bay of e dress. Mum found a stain on the...

diamondsragirlsbestf, wednesday 23-Sep-09 24
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Long Lasting Make Up Help!
Umbrellacademic, 22 September, 2009 at 18:00

Have tried to post this 3 times so apologies if it's popped up more than once! My budget is pretty small and there is no room for a make up artist on the day. So I need your help ladies! What make up...

overtherainbow, wednesday 23-Sep-09 9
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O My Bloody God!!! Help Please............ **UPDATED**
MrsWarburton2B, 21 September, 2009 at 22:48

Well my mum has just rang (she is arraigning the catering) and has just in formed me that the chef (the flipping' idiot) has rang and said he can not fulfill his commitments to my wedding with and...

Serafina, tuesday 22-Sep-09 17
thefuturemrsclarke
how did we all get on at our wedding fayres today?
thefuturemrsclarke, 20 September, 2009 at 16:07

Did anybody find anything useful?

littlelady01, sunday 20-Sep-09 10
debs1701
OT and ready to scream!!!! RANT RANT RANT!!!!!!!!!!....long
debs1701, 19 September, 2009 at 19:04

As some of you might remember we have a lodger...who is over from Bangladesh, an ex employee who used to work in our shop. The original plan was that he was coming to Belfast for 1 year and needed...

Umbrellacademic, sunday 20-Sep-09 9
Gillsy
Whats everyone up to today?
Gillsy, 20 September, 2009 at 08:48

I'm going to the Hotel where I'm getting married to meet the girl thats getting married the day after me there. Met her randomly on a Scottish wedding forum so we decided to meet up for a chat. Don't...

tiggywinkle, sunday 20-Sep-09 37
debs1701
Can we have an advertising rules post STUCK to the top of the 1st page?
debs1701, 19 September, 2009 at 17:11

As the title reads....getting fed up with people advertising their business when there are HIBS paying for that privelege (SP?)

Sherrie H, monday 21-Sep-09 18
GEMINIBEBE
Coating my gold engagement ring
GEMINIBEBE, 19 September, 2009 at 09:57

Morning ladies I have had my engagement ring for 10 years now and I still love the design, but the only thing is, its gold (18ct) and I havent worn gold jewellery for at least 8 years I always wear...

GEMINIBEBE, saturday 19-Sep-09 7
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Do ure bridesmaids pay 4 there own dressess ?
jordanwannab, 18 September, 2009 at 19:20

Help! I am so confused, my cusins (bridesmaids) say that thay should pay for there own dresses, but I have never heard of this and I dont think it is right? I always though I shuld pay for there...

snowiecat, saturday 19-Sep-09 23
Gillsy
Our Engraved Gifts Came today....
Gillsy, 12 September, 2009 at 15:53

We got the BMs engraved compact mirrors and my mum an engraved jewellery box (please ignore the dirty fingerprints - I'll clean them off before we hand them over...lol!!!) V pleased with them - what...

Umbrellacademic, saturday 12-Sep-09 3
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Wedding Cars In Nottingham- HIBs or anyone who is in the know!
Umbrellacademic, 12 September, 2009 at 15:33

My dad loves cars and actually met my mother while he was the chaffeur at a wedding...we have a miniscule budget but I would love to surprise him with a vintage car to take us from the house to the...

debs1701, saturday 12-Sep-09 2

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