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Cupcakebex

United Kingdom · From December 2012

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Happily married 🎉

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Pre-wedding skin care regime? Affordable facials? (London/Oxford)
fatbunneh, 17 August, 2013 at 15:44

I used to think that, once I was out of my early twenties, my skin would calm down and I could say goodbye to spots forever. Hmm. Doesn't seem to have happened. In comparison to my early twenties (I'm...

LuxuriousOrangeCakes, thursday 23-Jun-16 11
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Venue Booked! *Flash*
nixy3, 22 August, 2013 at 16:14

Very excited that we have chosen our venue and date!

nixy3, thursday 22-Aug-13 10
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Crazy Bear Group wedding
Cupcakebex, 17 February, 2013 at 20:58

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had ever attended a wedding/looked round venue for a wedding at one of The Crazy Bear's? As there are no prices online I wanted to know roughly how costly it is...

mariannechuaphotogra, thursday 15-Aug-13 10
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How much are you planning to/did you spend on your wedding?
gc615, 9 August, 2013 at 16:52

Just wondering what people are budgeting (or did budget~) for their wedding? What things are you doing to help you stay in budget?

slou90, wednesday 14-Aug-13 66
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Honest opinions on wedding dress and bridesmaid dress please - worried!!
JHenson1234, 2 August, 2013 at 22:39

Hi, Really worried my choice of bm dress is plain and wont 'wow' on the day. They are emerald green silk from monsoon (ebay actually as buget tight!) it;s a winter wedding so the idea is for them to...

Ohwhatatuesday, tuesday 6-Aug-13 29
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HIIT classes
Cupcakebex, 1 August, 2013 at 10:08

Hi ladies, I literally died last night when I went to a never heard of HIIT class- high intensity interval training. I have never known anything like it in my life!! I have made a decision to do a...

FIve, thursday 1-Aug-13 433
Skeptical78
Venue wobbles no more!
Skeptical78, 1 August, 2013 at 08:44

This is a very self-indulgent post but I'm having a big case of the chufties at the moment so I'm going to splurge them all out. We went to our venue last night to finalise the details. Some of you...

ATB, friday 2-Aug-13 17
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Signing Off.... See you when I'm a MRS!
2013_Bride_, 1 August, 2013 at 07:59

Hi, Just wanted to say a huge Thank You to everyone who has helped me on my wedding planning journey. I honestly feel like I started out as a bit of a Bridezilla and you have all massively helped tame...

slou90, thursday 1-Aug-13 16
mrsHtobe84
Venue costs
mrsHtobe84, 30 July, 2013 at 11:49

Hi - I've just started to look at wedding venues and have been amazed at how expensive everything is. I was wondering if people had any tips on how negotiate the best cost for a venue. We're currently...

ShropshireLass, tuesday 30-Jul-13 8
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Flower Prices
Childhood-Sweet<3, 30 July, 2013 at 12:05

I am not meeting with our florist for a while yet, but just wanted to get a vague idea of what we can expect cost wise. All we want is 3 gypsophila boquets, and 1 larger one with gypsophila and...

Childhood-Sweet<3, tuesday 30-Jul-13 5
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Cakes are so expensive!!
*J9*, 29 July, 2013 at 16:12

Shirelley, tuesday 30-Jul-13 36
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Has anyone been to these venues?
Cupcakebex, 27 July, 2013 at 20:51

Tewin Bury Farm- Herts Theobalds Park- Herts Notley Tythe Barn- Bucks What are your thoughts/ experiences? Thanks

*Mini*, sunday 28-Jul-13 7
MrsBeckiW
Venue decision troubles
MrsBeckiW, 27 July, 2013 at 13:03

Ok, so we just went to look around Pendley Manor in Tring and I really liked it...but there were a few things that I wanted to get your opinion on. Firstly, it's all set in the one room. The ceremony...

*MM3*, saturday 27-Jul-13 3
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PLEASE HELP, CREATIVE IDEAS PLEASE!!
SJAMES2, 23 July, 2013 at 15:31

Hello, I haven't posted before but I really need some ideas if anyone can help!! I really want something personalised for our table numbers and I love the idea of using a photograph of my little one...

owlalice, tuesday 23-Jul-13 4
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Centre pieces
Cupcakebex, 17 July, 2013 at 15:49

Could you possibly flash your centre pieces or ideas you have? I'm stic with what to do so thought some inspiration would help!

Princess Bride 2013, thursday 18-Jul-13 11 1,651
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My skins took a turn for the worse!
MrsG2013, 17 July, 2013 at 07:53

Help fellow brides!! i get married in 10 days and all of a sudden my face is breaking out in spots - I never get spots!! They're the under the skin bump type and can be quite painful! it went from 1,...

Cupcakebex, wednesday 17-Jul-13 11
Red Kite
Bargain thread
Red Kite, 10 July, 2013 at 15:57

Hello everyone, I'm not sure if this is allowed so mods please delete if inappropriate! I just thought that with so many people on tight budgets this information might help. I am not in any way...

Sarah5790, friday 6-Sep-13 18
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~~ MUM-WANTS-A-HAT GOT MARRIED !!!! ~~ ***NOW COMPLETE !! ***
mum-wants-a-hat, 12 July, 2013 at 13:48

So, at the ripe old age of 38 years and 51 weeks, Saturday June 22nd saw me finally become a Mrs ! Now, after much dallying and a final kick up the rear from the lovely T4yto, I get to write my very...

mooshy, monday 15-Jul-13 35
PinkButterfly
Table centres...
PinkButterfly, 8 July, 2013 at 20:12

Right so I've taken the plunge and will be doing my own table centres... Got plenty of time to learn right nod I'm not after nothing fancy. brought fish bowl vases in ikea today and going to get...

Cupcakebex, tuesday 9-Jul-13 7
Kentish Gal
Heel guards - any good?
Kentish Gal, 26 June, 2013 at 07:07

I'm trying to break my shoes in for next weekend. They're more heel-y than I remembered. And we hope to play on the field behind the village hall. Have you used heel guards? Which ones? Were they...

mariannechuaphotogra, wednesday 26-Jun-13 2
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Really silly question...
Cupcakebex, 24 June, 2013 at 21:21

Does anyone know roughly how many sweets (like pick and mix) would fit into a 100ml glass jar for favours? Or if you have looked into/done already what size did you use? Many thanks x

Cupcakebex, monday 24-Jun-13 1
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wedding favour ideas for older children
gillianp72, 24 June, 2013 at 19:32

Evening all. am having a right dither about favour ideas for older kids. the younger kids we will get some activity packs to keep them entertained during the meal but we have a few over 12s and...

Cupcakebex, monday 24-Jun-13 2
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Sweets for favours
Cupcakebex, 23 June, 2013 at 19:38

Those of you that had sweet buffets or pick and mix bags where did you get your sweets from? I was thinking of doing glass jars with a mix inside but didn't know what was most cost effective. Would...

sdurn, sunday 23-Jun-13 2 620
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Notley Tythe Barn - Buckinghamshire
Amora Nail & Beauty, 23 June, 2013 at 16:02

Anyone else getting married at Notley Tythe Barn in 2014?

Amora Nail & Beauty, sunday 23-Jun-13 5
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17 days to go and HUGE dress wobbles!!
CMonk2b, 19 June, 2013 at 12:14

My mum paid for my dress, all fittings donw just need to collect from the shop next week, but having real doubts about my dress now, just now sure if it is me! it is a church wedding so wanted...

lisaloulou, thursday 20-Jun-13 17
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Negotiating with suppliers
Cupcakebex, 16 June, 2013 at 17:11

Hi lovely ladies, I wanted to know what experience you have had with quotations and then knocking them down. What sort of deal have you got? Have you generally tried to get 10% for example off or just...

Simon and Alison, monday 17-Jun-13 6 1,409
Icklefee
ideas please!
Icklefee, 13 June, 2013 at 13:05

I am thinking of doing the following for my place settings would you add any kind of embellishment to them or just write the names on? And would you use a black or brown calligraphy pen? I was going...

Mary C to be K, friday 14-Jun-13 19
BarcaGirl25
Venue is being sold!
BarcaGirl25, 17 May, 2013 at 13:45

Hi No point to this post other than my venue is being sold to a developer and my wedding has been cancelled! Still have the church and all my suppliers booked but no reception venue. Feeling sorry for...

BarcaGirl25, saturday 18-May-13 19
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Afternoon tea wedding
Cupcakebex, 7 May, 2013 at 19:53

Hi ladies, has anyone been to or having an afternoon tea style wedding? We have decided to buy a property rather than go full blown wedding and as this is my partners favourite thing it really makes...

mariannechuaphotogra, wednesday 8-May-13 8 1,500
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Wedding or house? Help!!
Cupcakebex, 6 April, 2013 at 11:49

Hi ladies, just wanted some opinions please. My partner found out a few weeks ago that he is going to be receiving inheritance so we are now properly looking into buying a house. There isn't enough to...

mrsrh*, saturday 6-Apr-13 9 1,260

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