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claire_91
claire_91

United Kingdom · From January 2012

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Happily married 🎉

26 July, 2014

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claire_91
Wedding report from 26th July- now finished with lots of flashes, please enjoy :)
claire_91, 16 August, 2014 at 17:31

The Back Story Our back story goes right back to the beginning of our lives as we have known each other since we were born. We both lived in the same road as babies and used to play together. At the...

missgeebee, tuesday 19-Aug-14 13
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Thank you presents for parents??? What do you think?
beckimas, 7 August, 2014 at 10:07

What are you all planning on getting yours and ohs parents as thank you gifts?? I'm stuck in a bit of a predicament...I don't want to be biased toward my parents but they are contributing a lot of...

claire_91, thursday 7-Aug-14 4
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Strangers demanding to see wedding photos
Wilks23, 5 July, 2014 at 14:21

I posted on here a lot before I got married now I have "am I being unreasonable" question for you all... I delayed looking at my wedding photos because I hate how I look in photos but I've finally got...

harr22, sunday 14-Sep-14 12
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Poll - How Long was your Wedding Breakfast?
CristaMB, 18 July, 2014 at 23:07

I've told my venue that the meal and speeches won't take longer than 2 hours (3 speeches - 1 of them's more of a toast - won't be longer than 30 minutes & meal is 3 courses) but they insist it...

HAFIZ, monday 17-Nov-25 9
Lizzywills
Lovely present from my big sister *flash
Lizzywills, 4 August, 2014 at 19:19

My sister came round today before our rehearsal and bought me this lovely wedding gift. I love the Wizard of Oz movie and when we were little I used to get in her bed with her after we'd watched it as...

Sarah5790, wednesday 6-Aug-14 8
Sambarine
MOB & MOG "first refusal"?
Sambarine, 4 August, 2014 at 23:36

So, I was just Skype-ing my mum, and she came out with: "Over here (USA), the MOB has first refusal on her outfit colour, is that the same in the UK?" Has anyone else heard of this?! I mean, I know...

Bets2015, tuesday 5-Aug-14 13
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Urgent Advice Req. Venue we booked is selling!
Mrsgilltobe, 28 July, 2014 at 10:36

Hey I am in need of some swift advice, we booked our reception venue towards the end of last year which is a private residence with a wedding venue at the back for our wedding in summer 2015. We...

Paula @ Ollievision, tuesday 5-Aug-14 10
claire_91
Wedding flash 26th July - No report yet though
claire_91, 4 August, 2014 at 12:58

Hi all, I have spent over two and half years looking at this site on and off planning our wedding and admiring others' wedding pics so here are a few flashes from our wedding on 26th July. We had an...

AuntieBJ, tuesday 5-Aug-14 4 1,057
LittleSnowflake
DJ requested a Playlist from us
LittleSnowflake, 24 July, 2014 at 00:35

Everyone choose their all time favourite song that would make you get up and dance! :] At the top of the list to start I have Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer It's not a set in stone list, I'll chop and...

**Claire**, thursday 24-Jul-14 21
kharv
PP Posts
kharv, 13 July, 2014 at 01:19

Ok, so I know this probably isn't my place... But I'm seeing a new influx of hitchers putting PP (meaning Pointless Post) before some post titles. This is a wedding forum! If it's wedding related...

MrsShep, saturday 26-Jul-14 44
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Oh dear what have I done....
Excited2016bride, 14 July, 2014 at 17:53

So my wedding date isn't until sept 2016 and I stupidly went to have a look and try on some dresses with my mum and sisters today 'to get an idea of what styles suited me' well I was not expecting to...

claire_91, wednesday 23-Jul-14 30
claire_91
Single figues mega flash- I'm so excited
claire_91, 17 July, 2014 at 19:04

Hi all, I remember signing up to this site over two and a half years ago and thinking this point was forever away but now it's only 9 days to go until my fiancé and I get married. I'm so excited so...

claire_91, monday 21-Jul-14 28
MrsSoonToBeD
Dessy Bridesmaid Dresses - Shades of Pink
MrsSoonToBeD, 17 July, 2014 at 08:43

Morning all, I am looking at the Dessy bridesmaid dresses (wedding isn't for another 2 years yet but nothing like being prepared!). It's the twist wrap dresses as all my girls are different...

MrsSoonToBeD, thursday 17-Jul-14 10
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Table plan - Mix up family/friends or not???
Mrsbushelltobe, 13 July, 2014 at 07:58

With less than 2 months to go it's about time we sorted out the table plan, what's everyone's views on mixing up families? Or try to keep friends and family together?

claire_91, sunday 13-Jul-14 7
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First Dress flash :-)Opinions welcome
maybeachbride, 7 April, 2014 at 20:54

First real flash with me in my dress. After a few wobbles I remember now why I love it :-) love that it's a little bit different and hopefully suitable for my beach wedding. The top lace part is...

claire_91, tuesday 8-Apr-14 14
lc93
How on earth did you choose your colour scheme?!
lc93, 5 April, 2014 at 17:43

Hi all - I know I've still got a long way to go yet 'til W-Day, but I was discharged from hospital yesterday after surgery and I'm recuperating and feeling sorry for myself, so indulging in some...

MrsCWB, wednesday 9-Apr-14 27
SillyWrong
At last!! I bought my dress!! *FLASH*
SillyWrong, 6 April, 2014 at 08:43

It's been a long and hard journey ending in an 8 hour shopping trip yesterday .. But I now have my dress ..

cymruangel, monday 7-Apr-14 35
allymlb
13 months to go and may as we'll be 13 weeks
allymlb, 15 March, 2014 at 14:21

Help!!! Family are trying to over take our decisions...am the first daughter to get married at 39!!! My EX best friend has turned into a total *** and will no longer be part of my wedding .everything...

Aykay, saturday 15-Mar-14 5
Ohwhatatuesday
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Ohwhatatuesday, 28 February, 2014 at 11:27

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Ohwhatatuesday, monday 3-Mar-14 37
cantwait2bmrsj
Paper Rose Bridesmaid Bouquet Flash
cantwait2bmrsj, 26 January, 2014 at 17:56

I posted a flash a while a go of one of the paper roses I had made. I'm hopefully going to make all of our flowers so have started early ?. I'm glad I have because they are taking a while! However...

Trish2014, sunday 26-Jan-14 7
claire_91
Dress :)
claire_91, 26 December, 2013 at 22:09

claire_91, friday 27-Dec-13 7
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Look what the postman brought!! **Shameless excuse for some flashing!
cearstaidh, 12 December, 2013 at 18:14

All my wedding jewellery. Its made from cast willow, made by a friend, although I got to help with the earrings and necklace. So happy with it!!! Simple and rustic, yet elegant. Something I'll be...

cantwait2bmrsj, thursday 12-Dec-13 5
claire_91
Anyone else feeling like this?
claire_91, 9 December, 2013 at 19:17

I really feel like I've lost interest in our wedding completely. It feels like I've been planning it for so long that all the fun and specialness has gone from it. It's nearly two years now since we...

Erin8, friday 13-Dec-13 14
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Would it be greedy....
*PN*, 9 December, 2013 at 16:49

To have a normal wedding cake and cheese tower? Any recommendations of suppliers in east midlands? They do one on M&S site.. anyone recommend that?

Erin8, friday 13-Dec-13 24
goldpants
***Find your dress twin***
goldpants, 6 December, 2013 at 10:59

So... as it says above.... do we have some dress twins knocking around and not realised? For anyone who has bought a dress, yet to wear it or an OM, post your dress designer and make below and I will...

The, friday 4-Jul-25 186
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My dress
cearstaidh, 6 December, 2013 at 12:12

This is a totally pointless post but I just wanted to share my excitement!! I get to try on my dress for the first time ever tomorrow!!! It is being made for me by Joyce Young with elements from lots...

alyj66, sunday 8-Dec-13 8
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which wedding car?
goingtobemrsmatthews, 8 December, 2013 at 10:06

Which would you pick..we cant decide!! Help! x 1954 Bentley: Pink cadillac: Rolls Royce Phantom: 1927 Rolls Royce:

JJames12, monday 9-Dec-13 14
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Wedding dress views
sarahrah81, 24 November, 2013 at 09:11

Hi So I went and tried on this dress yesterday and love it and want it for my wedding but I've been a little worried its a bit too formal for a wedding in a hotel and people might think its a little...

Bride2Bmarch15, monday 25-Nov-13 15

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