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teaparty2011

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For all of the DIYers...
oggers86, 29 August, 2012 at 12:07

What glue/adhesive did you use to make your invitations? I tried double sided sticky tape which isnt great at sticking anything but it especially will not stick card to card. Paper to card its better...

oggers86, thursday 30-Aug-12 9
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How much for a church wedding?
sparkle52, 10 August, 2012 at 19:49

I spoke to vicar today and when we originally booked church cost was £300, he said will now be £500 (£580 if we want bells), is this normal? I can't argue with a vicar but OMG seems a lot!

Ali_G, monday 13-Aug-12 19
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What's the "going rate" for a financial wedding gift?
HLT, 9 August, 2012 at 18:09

We have been invited to a wedding in a few weeks time and the couple have asked for money or vouchers. It's an old school friend who we have been in touch with on and off over the years so not "best...

icklelea, saturday 11-Aug-12 30
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Alternative to sashes on top table and cake table??
LC to be, 1 August, 2012 at 11:17

Hi, Does anyone have any ideas for an alternative to the normal sashes at the front of the top table? Just asking as I'm not sure it will tie in with my theme as may be a bit modern. I'm thinking of...

Jules73, wednesday 1-Aug-12 4
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plain ivory or white headband - where?
teaparty2011, 31 July, 2012 at 12:31

For some reason my daughter is having to hunt around for a plain ivory or white headband for her wedding on Saturday. The flower girl is having a real flower headband and the florist appears to have...

teaparty2011, wednesday 1-Aug-12 3
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bridesmaid dresses - who pays?
CarMungeam, 31 July, 2012 at 11:18

Hello I have just had an interesting conversation with one of my BMs, she asked me to confirm cost of dress etc so she could transfer the money. Huge points for being organised but I am buying the...

Figs, wednesday 1-Aug-12 40
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White isn't wrong is it??
mrsd2b2014, 24 July, 2012 at 21:17

Hi all! I've finally chose my dress and its Amazing!!! Spent a bit more than what i thought i would but as everyone kept telling me, hopefully ill only do this once so i need to be 100% happy with my...

Hypnopoison, friday 27-Jul-12 28
Taylory
Will this look just really weird and out of place?
Taylory, 25 July, 2012 at 19:13

I am trying to go for a shabby chic/vintage/country garden/ rustic feel for my wedding. My bridesmaids dresses are pale pink and green . My dress and flowergirl dress are ivory. I have pale pink and...

Rhys Parker, thursday 26-Jul-12 11
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Do I need a hoop? *flash*
irrelephant, 24 July, 2012 at 17:37

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irrelephant, tuesday 24-Jul-12 11
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Name Place Cards, Printed or handwritten?
BrogstarBride, 17 July, 2012 at 15:25

Are you having your Place cards printed or writing them yourself? xx

BrainyBride, tuesday 17-Jul-12 14
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Luggage Tag Name Cards........
BrogstarBride, 17 July, 2012 at 15:25

Anyone seen where to get these from online? Preferably want White ones! xx

Kjay, tuesday 17-Jul-12 6
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Wearing black to a wedding
Missus S, 13 July, 2012 at 14:32

I cant remember if theres a 'rule' about this. Or was that red? A few girls wore black dresses to mine and didnt bother me, but do some brides get funny about it?

Vanilla Pod, saturday 21-Jul-12 45
Hypnopoison
Anyone put any unusual requests in your invites?
Hypnopoison, 11 July, 2012 at 06:26

I requested for ladies not to wear black, only because I find it strange that so many women wear black to weddings these days, as I'd never dream of wearing black to a wedding as it is a funeral...

BatsGirl, sunday 15-Jul-12 266
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Show me your wedding cakes? (:
BrideToBe<3, 8 July, 2012 at 12:33

Hi everyone (: I'm based in Wiltshire and am really struggling to find a wedding cake.. I love the tiered cakes with sugar flowers and I was just wondering how you used for your wedding cake? xox ...

kingfisher1923, tuesday 10-Jul-12 26
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White flower girl dresses?
teaparty2011, 4 July, 2012 at 14:20

My daughter has just been to BHS, Debenhams etc looking for white flower girl dresses. Can't seem to find anything suitable. Ideally she would like something with a tulle skirt and possibly a dusky...

Figs, thursday 5-Jul-12 2 1,261
VIvixen
Blind Groom & Partially sighted Bride Guest book help!
VIvixen, 27 June, 2012 at 19:53

My hubby to be is blind and I am partially sighted. So the usual guest book idea is not going to work for us as we eon't be able to read it. We where thinking about getting some one to video guest...

VIvixen, thursday 28-Jun-12 12
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Mother of the Bride - Colours? Possible overaction here?!
fry12, 9 June, 2012 at 18:23

Hiiiii Sooooo i just want so guidance if im being a total *bridezilla*, worrying about things too much or if it really actually doesn't matter! Went mother of the bride dress shopping with my lovely...

Tizzie, sunday 10-Jun-12 23
Mrs*W*2B
Which reception venue would you go for? *FLASH*
Mrs*W*2B, 20 May, 2012 at 16:22

We love it, we are planning a 2pm ceremony followed by champagne and canapes (we can provide our own free of charge!) and ALL our formal pics etc will be taken here... so we have been looking for a...

LittleSal, monday 21-May-12 33
Sarah-March-2013
Does anyone worry about having wedding "fads"?
Sarah-March-2013, 17 May, 2012 at 14:08

Wierd title I know, I don't know how to word it really lol! I joined hitched when we set a date and have seen so many things that I'd never have thought of. Examples are things such as: cupcake...

mrsbadger, saturday 19-May-12 28
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does this sound really bad?
dlees81, 17 November, 2011 at 22:20

We are going for a springtime (wedding May '12), gardening (as that's what we're about), low-budget theme, hence table centrepieces- wildflowers (or lookey-likeys), on some tables in a plain green...

adiesummer2012, friday 18-Nov-11 22
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speeches???
*Karina2009*, 11 November, 2011 at 17:32

Good evening, im wondering what to do with speeches as my H2B doesnt want to do ne as he says 'he doesnt have the balls' bless him and his best man is too scared too eitheir, so do i stand up and do...

*Karina2009*, saturday 12-Nov-11 14
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MOB - Colour of outfit
Country Flower, 20 October, 2011 at 14:35

Hello Hitchers! just wondered what MOB's were doing regarding the colour of their outfit. Is it going to be the same colour as your BM? my mom is saying that her outfit needs to be the same colour (we...

Little Miss Tweety, thursday 20-Oct-11 16
pumpkin_pie
button holes
pumpkin_pie, 11 October, 2011 at 20:55

I have just done a little mock up of the button holes I will be making for our wedding and I thought I'd get some opinions. They wont be exactly like this, the middle button will be different and the...

kfair, thursday 13-Oct-11 14
birdboo
Dress Wobbles WWYD? *flashes*
birdboo, 11 October, 2011 at 14:46

I've always promised myself a green wedding dress and thought that I had already found the one which was mostly based on the price rather than looking for something amazing. I still feel amazing in it...

Recycledbride, tuesday 11-Oct-11 19
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Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick
Rachel_1978, 27 August, 2011 at 16:00

Anyone out there chosen this as their venue? We have booked for 26th May 2012 and wanted to chat to other people on here... Thanks!! Rachel

soon-to-be-myers, saturday 4-Feb-12 19

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