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Xtalulu

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Xtalulu
Spring wedding - Flash of the day (lots of pictures!)
Xtalulu, 17 April, 2013 at 20:52

Hi Everyone, I'm not really a frequent forum goer but I wanted to just share a glimpse of my wedding day last month. So here we go! Our venue for the ceremony and the reception, a lovely old manor...

Lemon Violet, monday 22-Apr-13 17
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Back as a Mrs - ****FLASHES and my report/blog****
Chedi, 16 March, 2013 at 11:24

We got back last night from our minimoon to find our disc full of photos from our TOG. My brother took a home video of our wedding so we've been putting all the clips together with a lot of photos and...

Xtalulu, sunday 17-Mar-13 20
Alice_In_Wonderland
Hello March ladies!!
Alice_In_Wonderland, 20 February, 2013 at 11:12

Just over a week til the first March wedding, eek!!! ? How are we all getting on?? Ready?! We're picking up our banns from the church in our parish tonight (getting married out of parish) - has...

Pink Han-bag, wednesday 20-Mar-13 103
Xtalulu
Wedding dress - Are they really telling you the truth? (Long Post)
Xtalulu, 28 February, 2013 at 10:32

Hey everyone, I just wanted to post my experience with a local bridal store, I wanted to see whether my experience with them was strange. So here goes, I ordered my dress seven months before the big...

LEN11212, thursday 28-Feb-13 4 1,147
quackers
*****GOOD LUCK thread - Xtalulu - 9th March 2013*****
quackers, 17 February, 2013 at 13:04

Good luck! I hope your day goes with out a hitch! See you when you are a Mrs!!

Aurora Borealis, sunday 24-Feb-13 3
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Things that are worrying you about Your big day.....
BrogstarBride, 16 February, 2013 at 20:17

I have a few lol, maybe some silly things but still.... -Paying for everything all the balances at the same time due 6weeks before wedding -Getting something on my dress (it will be on for 14 hours!...

S108HAN, sunday 17-Feb-13 35
2013_Bride_
How much have your BMs cost you?
2013_Bride_, 14 February, 2013 at 10:24

Did you decide on a limit of what you would spend on them? I have 5.

*JLS*, friday 15-Feb-13 31
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Where did everyone get their wedding rings from? Big little finger issues!
aimzxx, 11 February, 2013 at 14:08

Hi everyone :-) I'm fuming right now - I got a ring from said high street jewellers back in August of last year - AUGUST...it has taken from then to now and I still don't have a ring that fits me... 3...

sophkitten, thursday 14-Mar-13 35
Elixia
Do people DO honeymoons anymore?
Elixia, 17 January, 2013 at 10:55

I don't think I will be, or if anything a 'mini-moon' city break thing. But I'm just wondering with the economic climate, shoestring budgets does anyone go on them anymore? i got a newsletter from...

Elixia, sunday 20-Jan-13 28
overtherainbow
If you're in 2 minds about wedding insurance - read this sad story
overtherainbow, 9 January, 2013 at 20:06

Http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-20959930 Feel so sorry for this couple. Would never have imagined that this historic hotel could close but it has. It underlines the necessity these days for...

quackers, wednesday 9-Jan-13 2
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Bridesmaid Hair and Make Up
Jessie_bride, 9 January, 2013 at 19:51

Hi, Did your BMs do their own hair and/or make up? If it was done by a pro, did you pay or did they pay? With 4 BMs in London the cheapest I can find for hair and make up is £100 each and I hadn't...

Juliet Cunnington (M, sunday 13-Jan-13 27
Canary
Honeymoon thread
Canary, 27 December, 2012 at 16:30

Haven't seen one if these in a while. Soo.. Where did you/are you going? When & how long for? Who did you book for with? And if you don't mind answering, how much did you spend? Thanking you...

Gurzle, wednesday 2-Jan-13 39
soon2bmrsRB
flashes of flat shoes please!!!!!
soon2bmrsRB, 11 December, 2012 at 16:54

I cant find any that i like and id like to no if the ones youve chosen are comfy as i bought a pair from bhs and they are soooo uncomfortable!...

alyj66, wednesday 12-Dec-12 10
Sarah-March-2013
March 2013 Brides?
Sarah-March-2013, 5 January, 2012 at 07:40

Hiya all, I have just joined but was wondering if there are any March 2013 Brides on the board? How are u getting on with planning? We are booked up for Saturday 30th. I have my venue booked (wedding...

Lee_Jon_Wedding_Sing, friday 6-Jul-12 84
TamarValleyGirl
What are you doing the day after the wedding?
TamarValleyGirl, 10 June, 2012 at 10:06

We've purposely chosen to get married on a Friday so we can see our friends and family again on the Saturday before everyone travels home on the Sunday. riends of ours did this, and it was lovely. We...

Mrs_imp, sunday 10-Jun-12 31
cford09
RSVPing - Can I trust it?
cford09, 18 May, 2012 at 18:11

We recently sent out our invites and haven't had any actual RSVP cards returned yet (to be expected, our wedding isn't for ages but MIL strongly requested we get them out ASAP so people could get the...

kookik, wednesday 23-May-12 19
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Been to look at honeymoons! Where are you all going?
laura9889, 7 May, 2012 at 15:46

We went to look at honeymoons today have my heart set on Maldives but can only do a week as we're leaving little one with her granny! oh thinks it's too far to travel for one week and it's a lot out...

*porsche*, wednesday 9-May-12 70
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hotel weddings
Sparklebright, 30 April, 2012 at 09:49

Hello we are in the early stages of wedding planning and are considering our options. I really want somewhere that has exclusive use but on our budget I just don't think it's a viable option. What are...

Sparklebright, monday 7-May-12 15
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Anyone else really looking forward to changing their surname?
Nicalf08, 26 April, 2012 at 13:06

I know there wasa thread a while ago about people not wanting to change their name at all but I was wondering if there is anyone like me who can't wait?? I like my surname and I kind of feel guilty to...

SadieButterfly, sunday 29-Apr-12 48
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What would you do?? Advice needed!!
Emotionalwreck2013, 24 April, 2012 at 09:59

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Xtalulu, tuesday 24-Apr-12 21
*Funky*
Upgrades
*Funky*, 22 April, 2012 at 13:54

I was looking at inspiration for honeymoon destinations recently and then my friends asked if we would be flying first or business class.....this is something i had not even thought about i know most...

Katybear, sunday 22-Apr-12 9
mummymrs2b
Your cake.. What are you having and how much?
mummymrs2b, 21 April, 2012 at 17:09

I've been to see the cake lady today and just wondering what cakes your all having (or had) and how much your spending? I'm a bit confused what to go for now after visiting the shop, there's so many...

Tizzie, wednesday 25-Apr-12 45
quackers
****2013 Brides List**** 471 Brides so Far!!
quackers, 4 November, 2011 at 14:28

January – Total Brides – 4 8th – hannahlock4 19th- mrscrowther2b & Lau_s 21st - unexpectedpenny February– Total Brides – 15 2nd – BradyBird & Villagirly & tinasharp & Emily-Toni 3rd...

cookiekat, tuesday 3-Dec-13 878
Mrs_Rolfe_2b
Going on honeymoon day after wedding
Mrs_Rolfe_2b, 5 April, 2012 at 19:41

Is anyone going on their honeymoon the day after the wedding? We get married on a Saturday and we were originally going to travel on the Monday. But as we are going down to Newquay , h2b said, why...

Mellow_Yellow, saturday 7-Apr-12 19
MrsT-tobe
Wedding dress budget?!
MrsT-tobe, 5 April, 2012 at 20:55

Just a quick question, What have you all decided is your wedding dress budget? I was being very sensible originally and trying to keep the costs down as i was only wearing it once but after looking at...

mikshake84, tuesday 5-Jun-12 72
purpletaff
Wedding Make Up
purpletaff, 30 October, 2011 at 21:52

Hi there Have just found out that my usual beauty lady that I have known for ages is preggers and due 3 days before my wedding. She said she would still love to do my nails/make up etc but I am...

Kez0709, tuesday 10-Apr-12 56
MrsT-tobe
How many bridesmaid for civil ceremony?
MrsT-tobe, 31 March, 2012 at 18:01

How many bridesmaids are you having for a civil ceremony. I have 5 sisters!!! 10 nieces!!! 1 daughter! and 1 step daughter and then friends!! So far my definates are my step daughter and daughter, one...

MrsT-tobe, sunday 1-Apr-12 23
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Engagement ring insurance
hampshire_bride, 21 March, 2012 at 13:20

Hi everyone. I am fairly new to all of this. I got engaged last month and I think it's a good idea to get the ring insured. I have never worn such expensive jewellery and have never even owned a ring...

2b_MrsB, thursday 22-Mar-12 11
Figs
Cake costs
Figs, 16 March, 2012 at 15:08

Not wanting to be rude, but how much are people paying for their wedding cakes? Just a rough ball park figure? I've been quoted £275 for 18 mini cakes arranged over 3 tiers (with stand hire) and a 6...

princesssaraht, sunday 18-Mar-12 22
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Budget for Honeymoon
chez1988, 17 March, 2012 at 18:25

Even though our wedding isn’t till June 2013 up to now we are pretty organised and got major/most expensive things booked and bought/got ideas on the other things. This got me thinking about our...

HayleyMay, monday 19-Mar-12 33

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