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My wedding is next Saturday (29th March) and I am so excited! I can't concentrate on anything and wish it would hurry up and be here. I am working until next Wednesday but not sure how much use I am...

Hi guys, I'm giving notice tomorrow (squee!!!) and have been doing some research into it. I have discovered that part of the process involves giving my fathers full name and occupation, but there is...

And just when things were falling into place wedding wise! I get a call from an officious b*tch who "does the flowers" in the church we are marrying in. I've heard some awful things about her, how she...

Does anyone suffer from this - or more importantly suffered and sucessfully got rid? The skin on my nose and across my cheeks has been very red, dry and bumpy for months. I had heard of Rosacea but...

Some of you might remember my post(s) about one of my BMs who was being nothing but unhelpful about my hen weekend and in general been really distant recently and a pain in the bum when it has come to...

Right, I'm getting married in less than 6 months and I'm beginning to stress over the bridesmaid dresses a little bit. I have three bridesmaids, all very different people with different tastes, body...

So much left to get and so over budget! For anyone that hasn't MAKE A SPREADSHEET! Ok who knows where I can get very cheap: Bridesmaid shoes Flower girl Shoes Pearl Jewellery for me Tiara for me! Hair...

I don't wear much make up as a rule, and am planning to do my own on the day as MUAs do tend to orangise me. My bridesmaids and I will be hitting the make up counters next weekend to try things out...

I'm a few days late like 4 days. We've got kids already, some of them grown up. I need to take a pregnancy test.

This isn't meant to be a maudlin post - I thought it might help some brides to be to see what us OMs wish they'd done a bit differently. Mine would be that I wish I'd provided a flip flop basket. I...

After a debate at work yesterday about mayonnaise, l was wondering what things you hate which everyone else seems to like? I am going with: Mayonnaise Beer Crocs Facial hair on men Strictly Come...

A wedding day can be nerve-racking – especially if you’re celebrating with a huge number of guests. [Poll]

Hello all. I'm getting married in 11 months and have lots of family coming from other parts of the country and abroad. Most of these people have booked into the same hotel that I am staying in the...

I originally wanted to get married on a Thursday but when we moved the date to Summer the reception venue (a golf club) can't accommodate a Thursday or Friday in peak season. I am set on the venues I...

Mercury vases, candles holders, votives etc any idea where i can pick up some items cheaply? Next have loads in at the minute but want at least 30/40 different items so ideally dont want to spend more...

It is finally here gorgeous girl! Enjoy your special day, all the ladies from the Aug 2013 thread are sending you power vibes today - ROCK IT! xxx

As title... has anyone got hitched in either? Any pics? We are back round to idea of reg' office and knees up at home and wondering what these places are like. If either has a bit of character or just...

Hi, I have found the bridesmaid dresses i want but there £240 each and i have 4 bridesmaids. While googling them Light in the box came up and have the same dress for £100.............so i was...

I've tried everywhere and am really struggling to find anywhere that does a black shoe in size 7 H. Any ideas? Most companies smart shoe sizes start from an 8 and even if they do a 7 it is only in an...

Best of luck to you date twin!! I hope your big day is everything you have ever dreamed of and more!! Enjoy every single second! :-)

So today my 12 year old bridesmaid (who is my stepdads granddaughter) tried on her dress for alterations after trying it on 4 months ago and saying it needed taking in. When I gave it to her to try on...

Would anyone else prefer not to invite their family to their wedding? I know, I know, it's a terrible thing to say but..at my brothers wedding in spring they caused so much drama and bad feeling, I...

The last 3 weeks everyone in my wedding party has been having accidents . My wedding reception is going to look like an A & E waiting room. First up was my son had op on leg was supposed to be in...

Is it common for day guests and/or evening guests not to give a gift of some sort, in your experience?

Trying not to get all bridezilla, but my made to emasure bridesmaid dresses have turned up a different colour to what we have ordered and the supplier is not being very helpful. I'm getting married on...

I am having pocketfold invites and they have 3 inserts. 1 is the RSVP 2 is the Menu and I was planning to have a money poem. I know this is a controversial subject but would like some inspiration ? I...

My dress shop uses an external seamstress. It meant that during my picking process I didn't know what could / couldn't be done. Today I've seen the seamstress for the first time and was surprised by a...

Hi all I am getting married here in Oct 2014. Just wanted some feedback and any info that would be useful? xxx