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Sparkly Momma
Sparkly Momma

United Kingdom · From June 2012

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30 November, 2013

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alabastamasta
What's more important - the dress or the rings?
alabastamasta, 13 September, 2013 at 14:00

Hello - my Friday afternoon question: What's a more important for you all? The dress, or the ring? As a jeweller, I'm obviously biased towards sparkly things (yay!) and for me the bit that stays with...

Winterflower, saturday 19-Jul-14 59
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Canapes at drink reception
Koshka85, 12 September, 2013 at 15:26

We are getting married at 14:00 25th July 2014 at our venue (we are having a civil ceremony).. We decided that we weren't going to opt for the venue's canapes and the choice was quite limited.. plus...

*MM3*, friday 13-Sep-13 21 1
Katianne
Think I've found my wedding ring!
Katianne, 13 September, 2013 at 14:42

I have been trying on rings to see what goes with my engagement ring. It's quite a classic ring, and I've tried on plain bands, and bands with a row of diamonds, but the formal looked too plain and...

Erin8, friday 13-Sep-13 8
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Is anybody planning to wear their wedding shoes again??
Helybel, 12 September, 2013 at 12:57

Just trying to decide which shoes to go for. I'd like a nice pair, ones that maybe I could wear again. It's such a shame to just put them away forever (I love shoes!) 1. So first question, for those...

cath4512, saturday 14-Sep-13 26
BristolBride83
I'm new!!
BristolBride83, 12 September, 2013 at 12:52

HI I'm new to the forum and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm having a civil partnership on the 11th July next year and we are getting married at the place we had our first date ? which is very...

GeordieBarbie, friday 13-Sep-13 19
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Asking for money instead of gifts?
missk1989, 6 September, 2013 at 22:40

Me and my fiance have been living together for 4 years and have a baby so we really dont need gifts. We want to ask for donations to help pay for the wedding and i thought about putting a poem in the...

Sparkly Momma, wednesday 11-Sep-13 55
Skeptical78
So. This happened.
Skeptical78, 9 September, 2013 at 22:15

I am going to kidnap Marianne and force her to follow me around and take pictures of me for the rest of my life.

TheMrsMeFo, thursday 12-Sep-13 56
MrsBeckiW
I found THE dress :)
MrsBeckiW, 2 September, 2013 at 08:42

Yay! I found my dream dress! ? I found it in the first of the two appointments I had on Saturday but got a bit upset when I found out it was 1 1/2 times my budget. I went onto my second appointment...

Sparkly Momma, wednesday 11-Sep-13 16
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January sales...
missk1989, 11 September, 2013 at 09:19

Do wedding dress shops have january sales? Im getting married next july so am thinking of doing my dress shopping around january anyway.

Elixia, wednesday 11-Sep-13 3
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Help please Ladies
michael g, 9 September, 2013 at 21:52

Hi Ladies I hope you don't mind a groom posting on here but I need some advice. I'm getting married on the 21st Sept - only a couple of weeks away now! I have come across some stuff that I kept from...

Ohwhatatuesday, thursday 12-Sep-13 11
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Wedding hates and dislikes
Wifeytobe88, 4 September, 2013 at 16:51

Sorry if this has been done before - I'm sure it has - but I haven't seen a similar topic since I've been a member, so I thought I would get a light hearted discussion going! What things do you REALLY...

tayto, monday 18-Nov-13 312
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advice on dresses..
weddingvirgin, 11 September, 2013 at 14:12

Hi Ladies, Recently I got my wedding dress in a sale from BHS and I'm very happy with it. I am now trying to hunt down my bridesmaid dresses. The only specifications are it has to be knee length and...

weddingvirgin, thursday 12-Sep-13 9
Sparkly Momma
Shout out to all TOGS (somerset wedding)
Sparkly Momma, 3 September, 2013 at 18:43

Ok so after a meeting with our current choice of TOG and a pre-shoot we have decided he really really isn't for us. We didn't gel, and he is very uncomfortable shooting in relaxed reportage fashion....

lionel taplin, wednesday 11-Sep-13 16
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Why can't bridesmaids go first???
SunnyRedCakes42, 10 September, 2013 at 16:21

My best friend is getting married and she wanted us (the bridesmaids) to go down the aisle first but the vicar said no. Is there anything she can do? She's really upset

*gnashers*, thursday 12-Sep-13 16
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Any November 2013 brides??
ldowsett, 6 July, 2013 at 11:00

Hi all, any November 2013 brides? We get married on 9th November, 18 weeks today We are having an autumn theme with orange and cream flowers, lots of leaves and candles. What themes are you having and...

cath4512, friday 2-Aug-13 15
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How much did you spend on your Tiara?
morristobe, 27 June, 2013 at 16:07

As the header goes really, how much did you spend on your Tiara? I rushed out and bought one off Ebay for under £20 and now after looking at others I don't think it's what I really wanted and I rushed...

Italybride14, friday 28-Jun-13 31
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Shoe hunt help
AlmostMrsSmith, 19 June, 2013 at 16:35

Does anyone know where I can buy shoes similar to these but more white than cream?? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00BG1IZNG/ref=mw_dp_img?is=l

Sparkly Momma, wednesday 19-Jun-13
LoveBug1950
Venue advice, any Bristol Brides?
LoveBug1950, 15 June, 2013 at 21:34

Hi all, We are very close to securing a venue, but I'm having a little wobble, frightened that I might have missed something. We are on a tight budget, did not want to spend more than 3k on venue,...

Sparkly Momma, monday 17-Jun-13 7
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Trainee Harpists / cheap musicians in the Midlands
morristobe, 23 May, 2013 at 12:13

I'm really struggling with what songs to have and how they will flow and my partner suggested possibly hiring someone to play for the civil ceremony and drinks reception (possibly through the wedding...

gabi5, tuesday 11-Jun-13 6
Skeptical78
Picked up me dress! *flash*
Skeptical78, 10 June, 2013 at 08:23

So, yesterday afternoon I went to collect my dress. I'd had some worries as I'd not been able to find a pic of the tea-length version online and- when I did- it wasn't too....flattering...and the...

Bookish, tuesday 11-Jun-13 42
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Good Price???
Gaz88, 11 June, 2013 at 15:38

Hi All Firstly I would like to say thank you for the help in my previous posts, and wondered if I could call upon your good nature to assist me again. I have got a quote and wondered if it seemed...

Laura DeBourde, tuesday 11-Jun-13 8
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Where are all the clothes for small boys?
Lisel, 11 June, 2013 at 15:52

Hiya ladies (and gents), I am struggling to find suitable (in budget) clothes for my son at my wedding, he's 6 I was looking for a waistcoat shirt and tie. Not to tricky you would think but it appears...

Lisel, tuesday 11-Jun-13 8
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Is this expensive?
Kk86, 6 June, 2013 at 13:13

Is £200 a lot to get your hair and makeup done (inc trials)? Thanks

Kjay, thursday 6-Jun-13 9
Skeptical78
Been together 11 years...
Skeptical78, 5 June, 2013 at 11:41

...and STILL our parents haven't met! Sorry- hogging the forums a bit today. OH and I have been together for 11 years and our parents / families have never met each other. Not once. Not even in...

*JLS*, saturday 8-Jun-13 31
Missmadgiggles
What makes you sad...
Missmadgiggles, 4 June, 2013 at 09:51

I don't mean to drag everyone down, but what about the whole wedding process makes you sad... not angry or frustrated, but sad. I have loved every minute of the wedding planning process, its been huge...

snow bride, monday 10-Jun-13 39
Sparkly Momma
Mobile Hairdresser in Weston-super-mare direction wanted
Sparkly Momma, 29 May, 2013 at 16:45

I'm getting married at Coombe Lodge, Blagdon which is a good hour away from where we live. I don't know the area particularly and am struggling to find a hairdresser. The venue recommendations are...

Sparkly Momma, wednesday 29-May-13 270
Enjayee
***Good luck Loule! 8th June 2013***
Enjayee, 20 May, 2013 at 16:57

Fluff ? I have loved seeing your plans come together on HOF - it's been great getting to know you over on there. I hope you have an amazing day and a wonderful future as a married couple. Lots of love...

karenanne229, tuesday 28-May-13 12
Enjayee
***Good luck Purple*Sparkles! 1st June 2013***
Enjayee, 20 May, 2013 at 16:50

Well, it has been great getting to know you on HOF and following your plans. Wishing you and your soon to be husband the very best of luck for the day and a long and happy future. Always remember that...

Lauko, tuesday 28-May-13 18
Enjayee
***Good luck willumino! 1st June 2013***
Enjayee, 20 May, 2013 at 16:43

By the time you read this you will be ready to be walk down that aisle! Wishing you the very best of luck for your wedding day and a wonderful future together. Xx

karenanne229, tuesday 28-May-13 12
Enjayee
***Good luck MrsP2Bee! 1st June 2013***
Enjayee, 20 May, 2013 at 16:41

Well, your day is not far off now! Wishing you all the very best for an amazing wedding day and a long and happy marriage. Don't forget to flash! Xxx

2013_Bride_, tuesday 28-May-13 12
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*** Good Luck doris 05/10 26th May ***
Irisbride, 9 May, 2013 at 17:35

Good Luck for your big day! Wishing you a long and happy marriage afterwards x

freckles87, thursday 23-May-13 13

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