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Is anyone making their own flower arrangements?
swcbride, 8 July, 2012 at 18:42

We are thinking of making our own to cut back on some costs, but I'm worried that it will add to any last minute preps. I'm thinking that I'll have time to practice as there is over a year til the...

ESW, tuesday 10-Jul-12 8
*Pugsley*
Bridesmaid advice
*Pugsley*, 8 July, 2012 at 21:16

Hiya, I was wondering of I could get a little advice or just some other people's points of view... I haven't decided what I want to do for bridesmaids yet. I know 100% that there is one particular...

Kyz23, monday 9-Jul-12 8
Sparkles82
Venue packages & children
Sparkles82, 1 July, 2012 at 22:29

Our package with our venue is for 60 daytime guests. I have worked out our guest list, and we have 67, but 4 of these are under 2. Would you expect under 2's to be included? I will of course check...

swcbride, sunday 8-Jul-12 16
Tracey86
Children's Gift Bags
Tracey86, 8 July, 2012 at 14:06

I wasn't doing these because we have no children to the daytime part of our wedding but we have quite a few coming to the evening, my Mum said she thought it might be nice to do the children a "party...

rachel2012, tuesday 10-Jul-12 8
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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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How did you choose your florist/hair/make up suppliers?
swcbride, 26 June, 2012 at 21:08

I have been looking around at florists, hair and make yo suppliers, but not really sure how to make a decision. With hair and make-up, I can look at photos of their work, but surely I wouldn't know...

LeedsBride, wednesday 27-Jun-12 4 900
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Guest advice - what a cheek!
28/07/12bride, 20 June, 2012 at 19:49

WWYD?! Brief background - my Dad married a lady from the Ukraine a few years ago, they live in the UK, her family all still in Ukraine, She is close to her sister and her and her family visited a few...

icklelea, sunday 24-Jun-12 23
Fireflies
Should I go to wedding I was invited to, without OH?
Fireflies, 21 June, 2012 at 10:28

Bit of background - growing up, my parents were really good friends with another family who had 2 daughters, like my sister and I - we went on holiday together, spent Christmasses together etc and...

Cilla, thursday 21-Jun-12 32
clarksuz
Who is paying for what?
clarksuz, 20 June, 2012 at 22:21

I've just had the budget chat with my OH and we sort of came up with this: Us Church Wedding dress and bits Bridesmaids Groom and groomsmen DJ Rings My Mum and Dad Marquee Photographer Stationary...

icklelea, friday 22-Jun-12 35
IshouldCoco
3mths to go...and cancelling our venue
IshouldCoco, 4 June, 2012 at 20:31

They've just given sub standard service from the off really. We booked 9mths back before they'd gotten their old manor house function suites up and running. 4 events managers later they are going back...

IshouldCoco, thursday 7-Jun-12 27
Hawk
Anyone know Cambridge well?
Hawk, 5 June, 2012 at 00:01

It's SIL2Bs hen weekend and we are off to Cambridge, we were meant to be punting on Saturday but it looks like it may well rain so I'm looking for something we can do indoors apart from...

swcbride, tuesday 5-Jun-12
Figs
Any artificial flower HIBs able to do me a VERY quick corsage??
Figs, 4 June, 2012 at 17:37

All of my guests are wearing cymbidium orchid buttonholes/corsages to our wedding...however a last minute addition to our numbers today has left me down by one. I don't suppose any HIBs out there...

Figs, tuesday 5-Jun-12 11
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Wedding Dress Nightmare Please Help???
butterflies01, 3 June, 2012 at 23:28

My worst nightmare came true yesterday, id gone with my bridesmaids for their final fitting. when we arrived at the shop the shopkeeper asked if we would mind waiting as the last fitting had ran over....

The Bridal Room Leic, friday 8-Jun-12 39
50's pin up bride
Tricky situation - any advice?
50's pin up bride, 2 June, 2012 at 23:25

Me and H2B have got ourselves into a slightly tricky situation and would appreciate some advice! We asked my mum to do a reading - it's a church wedding, and she is doing our bible reading. We also...

Saisi, sunday 3-Jun-12 9
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Make up lessons - London?
onetwothree, 2 June, 2012 at 20:48

So we're not getting married close to where we live, so going and doing a trial in the weeks before the wedding isn't really an easy option. I also don't wear a lot of make up and so I don't want to...

Enjayee, sunday 3-Jun-12 9
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Photographer booked :D
swcbride, 26 May, 2012 at 11:02

Just a little-big YAY from me because I'm happy we've now booked a photographer after a 5 month search Paying more than we originally wanted but we are happy with our choice. AND even happier that now...

swcbride, sunday 27-May-12 7
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Should I be worried? can't find any reviews of the venue... has anyone married in Lains Barn, Oxfordshire
fitzegee81, 27 May, 2012 at 21:39

Hi Ladies Can anyone help...? we are at the stage where we are getting ready to book the venue for our big day and the one we have fallen in love with is Lains Barn in Oxfordshire but I am a little...

swcbride, sunday 27-May-12
essex_charlene
BM dress alterations. How much should they cost?
essex_charlene, 27 May, 2012 at 20:27

Was just wondering if you could help me with costs! I have no idea x

swcbride, sunday 27-May-12 3
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Hair trial *flash* and advice please
karencollett, 27 May, 2012 at 20:48

Hi all, I had my hair trial yesterday and although it needs a few tweaks (and my hair should be a bit longer by Sept so will pin a bit better) I think its probably the sort of thing i will end up...

RebeccaC, wednesday 30-May-12 14
19JB87
*FLASH* - Been playing with flowers!!
19JB87, 26 May, 2012 at 23:03

Hi All! Mum and I are doing our own flowers for the wedding! :-) We went to a garden centre and had a look at foliage the other day (we're buying them now, planting them, then next year, they should...

flowersbychitra, tuesday 5-Jun-12 8
LWUK
No Compromise
LWUK, 27 May, 2012 at 19:43

Let pretty much everyone I've compromised on a lot for my wedding but the one thing I wouldn't is going to a dress shop and choosing a new dress. My mum was constantly trying to convince me just to...

Autumnroseee, monday 28-May-12 11
Nutella
Whats your groom and his merry men doing the morning of the wedding?
Nutella, 26 May, 2012 at 11:37

It's a pretty busy and tight schedule for us ladies but what is your groom and his guys/family doing? Any particular tasks you're allocating to them - are you giving them a checklist? What time are...

BertB, tuesday 29-May-12 29
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Pianist During Cocktail Hour and Wedding Breakfast or iPod?
MAG2FMC, 26 May, 2012 at 08:25

Hello - We are trying to decide whether to hire a pianist to play during the cocktail hour and wedding breakfast OR to just plug in an iPod? My CBM suggests that no one's going to substantively...

martinkab@hotmail.co, saturday 26-May-12 7
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Everything is all go go go - at last!!!
Butterfly_Bride, 26 May, 2012 at 11:15

Hi Not been on here for a while due to wedding being put on hold due to possibly job losses but finally got the news yesterday that jobs are safe so can now get back into the wedding plans! First...

Nutella, saturday 26-May-12 3
BridalButterfly2012
Order Of Service
BridalButterfly2012, 26 May, 2012 at 10:22

Is 1 between 2 people ok? I am making my own and to try and keep costs and time down i have thought i would do one between 2 where possible. If someone is attending on their own then i will account...

50's pin up bride, saturday 26-May-12 5
SuperDuff
Venue shopping today
SuperDuff, 26 May, 2012 at 10:03

Morning! We're off venue shopping today. The deal seems to be pretty good (it's off peak) and the place is lovely. We're heard good reports from other people who have been for weddings there, though...

FutureBright, saturday 26-May-12 3
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What do I need to consider at this stage?
swcbride, 20 May, 2012 at 13:28

I've just been in contact with a florist and it seems that they are quite booked up for 2013 already. Our wedding is in July next year, and although I know many people plan a wedding in less time, I...

swcbride, sunday 20-May-12 9
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Engagement photography
Redroses, 20 May, 2012 at 20:57

Hi there, Pantone had an engagement shoot done? I wasn't keen but have been looking at engaged wedding blog and Love the photography on it www.engagedweddingblog.co.uk I think I've changed my mind and...

2b_MrsB, tuesday 22-May-12 8
BadgerBeetle
My lovely Dad
BadgerBeetle, 20 May, 2012 at 22:13

Sorry everyone, feeling a bit tender. My lovely Dad passed away 6 years ago today. My Grandad is giving me away in November, and we've put a page in our order of service in my Dad's memory. It's been...

MrsP2012, sunday 10-Jun-12 30

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