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BigRedCandle

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Babies before or after wedding?
MrsCtobe2016, 28 of December of 2014 at 00:26

Hi Ladies, Just after some advice really. Me and my OH have set a date for our wedding, 10th September 2016, the thing is these past few months a lot of friends or people I know have either had or...

I-go-by-many-names, sunday 28-Dec-14 4
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Band timeline help
Milly_Bride, 6 of December of 2014 at 18:57

Hi all! Our wedding planning is coming along nicely for our wedding on 5th September next year, but some of the logistics are giving me a headache! Not sure if it's too early to be thinking about the...

Milly_Bride, sunday 7-Dec-14 2
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16 weeks pregnant on wedding day...
joeyno1, 6 of December of 2014 at 11:08

Just found out that I am roughly 4/5 weeks pregnant, which if all goes well means I will be about 16 weeks on the day. I am still in a bit of shock, even though we were trying/not trying and have a...

HappyBrownHair5828, sunday 13-Jan-19 8
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No photographs - how to word without annoying?
Scottish_Sarah, 25 of October of 2014 at 11:43

I'm in a bit of a dilema - our church does not allow any photographs at all during the ceremony other then the official photographer who cannot move from the spot they are positioned in - something I...

rambosmum, sunday 26-Oct-14 10
Benjaminsmum
Wedding Day underwear practicalities
Benjaminsmum, 20 of October of 2014 at 19:26

So I bought myself some big 'hold me in' knickers for my wedding day to wear under my dress (nothing at all sexy about them), however I had a sudden realisation yesterday that the top of the knickers,...

Miss-b, wednesday 22-Oct-14 14
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A piece of advice for us newbie brides?
MissExcited, 15 of October of 2014 at 21:26

Hello everyone. As I've been feeling pretty organised about my wedding planning I wanted to take some time off to relax and ask you guys for a piece of advice for any bride out there. My big day is 7...

kharv, wednesday 12-Nov-14 17
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Are you following the tradition..
catnor, 9 of October of 2014 at 10:26

Are you following the tradition, Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue? if so what are you using. I get married next Sat and have only just thought about this.

Susiegirl1984, monday 13-Oct-14 19
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Are any brides TTC before the wedding?
MissExcited, 12 of October of 2014 at 12:52

Hi ladies. I was just wondering if any of you have thought about trying to get pregnant before your big day or waiting to enjoy being married first? We're getting married next June and I've felt...

halloweeny, tuesday 9-Dec-14 76
MrsKHbutterfly
September 2014 OMs :-)
MrsKHbutterfly, 1 of October of 2014 at 16:12

Crazyratlady has just suggested we set up a new OM thread now that we are all sitting on the bench!!! so here we are........

Sarah_88, saturday 10-Oct-15 181
CrazyRatLady
Crazyratlady's Wedding Report! *with a BT ref* and a sad update
CrazyRatLady, 15 of September of 2014 at 13:39

Hi all. Finally getting round to doing my report. Where to start? I met OH on 31 March 2012. We met on Match.com. I had separated from my *** of an ex husband 5 months beforehand and wasn't looking...

CrazyRatLady, wednesday 17-Sep-14 35
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Urgently needed: Thicker skin!!! Invites sent and problems already!
*CrazyCatLady*, 17 of September of 2014 at 07:38

I am so angry right now, and have barely slept because of it. Yesterday evening, my OH's cousin posted a status on Facebook that said something along the lines of: "Isn't it horrible to receive an...

Lorns, thursday 18-Sep-14 37
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what would you do?
dragoneye454, 16 of September of 2014 at 20:40

So we had our meeting booked with our photographer at 19:00 tonight. At 19:30 we ring him to find out that he is still at home and has completely forgot (professional photographer btw) He only lives...

Wedding Photography, wednesday 17-Sep-14 14
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**BT related** advice about being a bridesmaid?
Mrs.R.to-be, 14 of September of 2014 at 21:24

Hi :-) This is BT related so please don't read on if this may cause offence (I apologise in advance if it does...) There are a group of us ladies who have been good friends since we were all 11 years...

x-talie-x, wednesday 17-Sep-14 11
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Wedding Breakfast HELP!
samantha31.26, 13 of September of 2014 at 16:08

Hi everyone, Really hoping you can all help me! My best friend gets married on 11th April next year, and we're really struggling with ideas for her wedding breakfast! The main reason for this is that...

BigRedCandle, sunday 14-Sep-14 6
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Extra Suggestions Please
*RMD*, 1 of September of 2014 at 13:21

Hi Im putting together a box of bits like inflatable guitars, microphones, feather boas and hats that people can have fun with on the dance floor in the evening. Can anyone think of anything that...

Cricstay, friday 30-Sep-22 16
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Maid of Honour
Soon to be Mrs G!, 1 of September of 2014 at 12:34

Hi everyone! I get married in just 5 weeks time! I know there has been posts before on this topic but im not sure what to do myself.. I do not have alot of friends, and I have lost a few during my...

BigRedCandle, monday 1-Sep-14 4
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Beauty treatments before the big day
Shamy, 28 of August of 2014 at 10:09

I love a pamper and so I'm treating our wedding day as a perfect excuse to indulge :-) I'm having a facial, eyebrow threading and a mani/pedi. I was planning on having my regular cut and blow dry too...

DerbyshireBride94, saturday 30-Aug-14 20
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Anyone else on a weight loss mission?
emabee, 13 of June of 2014 at 07:13

So I've lost a total of 24.5lb in the last year and I'm desperate to shift another 14lb before the wedding and have recently joined Slimming World which is going well. My issue is, I have to leave...

chels1315, tuesday 26-Aug-14 53
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Searching for a needle in a hay stack - reasonable costing bridesmaid dresses.
RomanticGoldCakes71, 15 of August of 2014 at 17:40

Hiya, I live in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. I am searching for places that sell Bridesmaid dresses for less than £100 per dress. Can any one recommend somewhere to try? Many thanks

BigRedCandle, monday 18-Aug-14 6
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Anyone else not having a first dance?
Bean2304, 14 of August of 2014 at 11:02

Hi, we're only having a small wedding of 20 people max. We don't want to have a first dance it's just not us and we really don't want the whole traditional wedding thing. Problem is my mum keeps...

BigRedCandle, saturday 16-Aug-14 4
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Does anyone else feel cautious about flashing?
mustard_mitt, 17 of July of 2014 at 22:06

I know the done-thing is to flash things like invites, dresses, venues etc, but I feel very (perhaps overly!) cautious about it. Our STDs were printed today and they're amazing and I plan to start...

mustard_mitt, monday 21-Jul-14 16
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September 2014 Brides :)
Abi<3, 14 of September of 2013 at 17:31

Is anyone else getting married in September 2014? How far are you with your plans for the day? Abi

MrsShep, wednesday 15-Oct-14 1,335
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Hen night outfit - opinions please
BigRedCandle, 6 of July of 2014 at 20:12

Hi ladies and gents, please may I ask for your advice? I am wearing the below dress for my hen night (colour is a blush/dusky pink) and I am really struggling to find nude heels that I like to go with...

BigRedCandle, monday 7-Jul-14 9
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Wedding Favours - Would you think its odd to not get one?
MrsF2Bee, 2 of July of 2014 at 16:36

We are undecided if to do wedding favours. We don't have a theme as such and don't know what to give or even if to give. Generally so many people leave behind and we are paying everything else. Just...

Erin8, friday 4-Jul-14 34
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Wedding Photographer Southampton
hfraser87, 29 of May of 2014 at 17:08

Hey! Me again haha! Busy searching for a photographer ATM...wondering if anyone had any recommendations for the Southampton area? thanks in advance xxx

*Mini*, saturday 31-May-14 11
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BM hair
loves-young-dream, 22 of May of 2014 at 18:30

Is everyone having a hairdresser do their BMs hair? It's something I never though of as one of my BMs is doing my hair! What style are you going for? I'm having mine down and curly, they will have...

miss pickle, thursday 22-May-14 5
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BigRedCandle, 13 of May of 2014 at 22:30

Just seen this exact thread was started today, please ignore.

BigRedCandle, tuesday 13-May-14 514
MrsCWB
HELP!! BM hair colour!
MrsCWB, 8 of May of 2014 at 21:25

We have a rule. Whoever has K as their BM gets to choose her hair colour. Obviously, as she is my CBM, I can have anything I want. So! Colour scheme is burnt orange (flame) and ivory. Her hair comb...

MrsCWB, saturday 24-May-14 15
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Wedding hair trial.. unsure
goingtobemrsmatthews, 10 of May of 2014 at 09:42

Hi, Why do we start doubting every decision we make when it comes to weddings?! Im having a vintage/romantic style wedding and wanted my hair to match that.. i found a style i love and went for my...

missmandymoo, saturday 10-May-14 14
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Groomsmen cufflinks ideas
icklesal, 27 of April of 2014 at 11:18

So my h2b is having a real stress over cufflinks for his groomsmen (bless him!), he doesn't want matching ones but he wants a theme. For example he was thinking of footie teams but then he realised...

mariannechuaphotogra, tuesday 29-Apr-14 12
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How to avoid the last minute panic?
EdenNI, 22 of April of 2014 at 19:10

Hi all, I'm in a bit of a wedding planning lull with all the big things organised and others that I can't do just yet e.g. bridesmaid dress shopping is scheduled for 2nd May. I know some things e.g....

mooshy, wednesday 23-Apr-14 2

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