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Alisha.B
Alisha.B

United Kingdom · From September 2013

Happily married 🎉

30 of April of 2022

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In between food.
RomanticGoldHair29296, 30 of August of 2019 at 11:02

Hi me and h2b are getting married at 4pm at the registry office reason we went for a late marriage due to my h2b having Parkinson's he could never last an all day wedding. We have booked the local...

Alisha.B, monday 9-Sep-19 2
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No DJ?
LuxuriousGreenHair66000, 12 of August of 2019 at 11:03

We could afford a DJ if we stretch our budget, but we both do not want to spend extra money on unneccessary things. (We are both frugal, especially H2B). We are hoping to come under our budget, you...

Mintyslippers, tuesday 20-Aug-19 9
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Anyone having trouble with music during wedding breakfast?
RomanticGoldHair30256, 25 of July of 2019 at 12:51

I’m getting married in Essex next year. I have tried a guy called Adam on Piano for during wedding breakfast and he sounds amazing but fully booked! what’s everyone having re music during wedding...

Mintyslippers, tuesday 30-Jul-19 6
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Stag and hen do dilemma
GreenIvyRedBerries20, 17 of July of 2019 at 12:51

Now me and my OH have finished most of our wedding planning, talk has turned to the hen and stag do's (exciting). We both sat down and discussed plans a couple of months ago and due to limited funds...

Have_you_met_Mrs_Jon, friday 19-Jul-19 2
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Sunday ...is it a mistake to not do Saturday
RomanticBrownStationery29719, 8 of July of 2019 at 13:47

Hi. This is my first post here and I am looking for some advised. My partner and I got engaged in May and are now venue hunting. As I am off to afrika for 2 months soon we need to make a decision. I...

Alisha.B, monday 15-Jul-19 5
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Secret Wedding Without the Groom Knowing!
SunnyYellowCars96381, 13 of July of 2019 at 13:42

Myself and BF have been together for nearly 12 years and talked on and off about getting married - but we never do. I think he feels I don't want to as much as he does (not true). For the last couple...

SunnyPurpleStationer, thursday 18-Jul-19 3
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Joint giving away?
Have_you_met_Mrs_Jones2019, 26 of June of 2019 at 13:42

Hi, Looking for some advice. As my dad and stepdad have both passed away in the last few years, I've had my head set that I would like to walk down the aisle on my own, and I definitely plan to do...

Alisha.B, wednesday 26-Jun-19 2
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Village hall ceremony and reception coordination
LuxuriousBlueDiamonds79832, 20 of June of 2019 at 14:55

Hi, My fiancé and I are looking to get married in Sept/Oct in the next couple of years and we’re considering a village hall ceremony and reception, in an attempt to keep the cost down. I’ve not yet...

LuxuriousBlueDiamond, saturday 3-Aug-19 3
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Page boys
Bride2b2020, 20 of June of 2019 at 15:25

Hi, so not a massive dilemma but still not sure what to do without causing offence. So my husband to be has three nephews, which are his sister's boys, and I have no nephews or nieces, we have a...

Bride2b2020, friday 28-Jun-19 3
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Family fall out
Happybluecakes8239, 19 of June of 2019 at 07:22

Hi guys, so I got engaged on Saturday!!! Everyone is so happy for us but the only problem is, my mum and my nana - her mum, don’t get on. They haven’t spoke since October and my mum has already said...

GreenIvyRedBerries20, wednesday 17-Jul-19 4
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Bridesmaid proposal
SunnyBrownDecor81315, 15 of June of 2019 at 15:16

Currently writing this as I’m sat on the beach in mexico where I got engaged 2 days ago. Just wondering when did you all ‘propose’ to your bridesmaids? Unsure wether to do it when I get home or wait...

Alisha.B, monday 17-Jun-19 2
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Inviting out-of-town-guests to reception only?
LuxuriousGreenHair66000, 11 of June of 2019 at 18:12

Hello! Im in a bit of a pickle regarding what to invite certain guests to on our wedding day. We live in Kent where we dont have any family or friend ties, so our wedding guests will be coming from...

LuxuriousGreenHair66, wednesday 3-Jul-19 9
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Ceremony but no reception?
GiraffeBride, 7 of January of 2016 at 01:43

Hello all! This may sound unusual, but please bear with me while I explain my reasonings. I really want to hear all opinions on this though, although I suspect they may not be what I want to hear...

SunnyRedStationery92, tuesday 25-Jun-19 20
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Wedding Venue Deposit - too much? or normal...
RomanticIvoryCars23327, 10 of June of 2019 at 21:52

Hi everyone... very new to this so appreciate any advice in advance. We are looking to book a date a year from now... the quote includes the venue and food for the day coming to £19k total. The venue...

Mrsjones2024, monday 17-Jun-19 4
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Hen do dilemma
RomanticPurpleDecor797, 11 of June of 2019 at 16:09

Hi all , I’m really after a bit of advice regarding my hen do , Sorry for the length of the post in advance! I’m getting married next year and one of my best friends has booked the hen do. I’m not...

Have_you_met_Mrs_Jon, monday 17-Jun-19 2
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Best presents bridesmaid to bride
Sunflower12, 23 of May of 2019 at 12:27

I am my best friends bridesmaid next week and wondered what were the best gifts received from bridesmaids to brides. Ideas needed! Not massively expensive, just thoughtful and nice to receive on the...

RomanticPinkDecor319, sunday 26-May-19 2
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Am i a Bridezilla?!
HappyBrownStationery13789, 20 of May of 2019 at 13:37

My sister is 4 years younger than me and is getting married in a year.. I am getting married in 8 weeks. I just want the focus to be on my wedding for now, but she won't leave hers alone, she is...

HollyHavisham, sunday 30-Jun-19 6
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PLEASE HELP!! How to tell Dad he can't come
ExpensiveRedDecor46540, 3 of May of 2019 at 12:57

Hi everyone, I am really stressing out over this so any advice is appreciated. I am getting married in 2 years. My parents have been divorced for around 10 years, Mum has since remarried. I told my...

Alisha.B, friday 17-May-19 5
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Team Bride Gifts
SSGSAM2019, 15 of May of 2019 at 14:34

Hi gang, Looking for some inspo...I have four bridesmaids and one bridesman. I’d like to get them all a similar present which they could ideally use on the wedding day but thing like a necklace or a...

SSGSAM2019, tuesday 21-May-19 6
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JJ's House Yes or No?
HappyGreenHair3431, 9 of May of 2019 at 15:20

Hi, I've been looking around for bridesmaid dresses and have found one that they all agree on but it's from JJ's House - I've read mixed reviews so now I am torn as to whether or not to go for them or...

Alisha.B, sunday 12-May-19 1
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Is it ok to request bridesmaids find own shoes?
Meg101, 11 of October of 2017 at 12:33

Hi, I'm looking at dresses at the moment for my 2 adult bridesmaids and 1 junior but haven't budgeted it even thought about shoes. I'm already paying for dresses, make up and hair. Us it ok to ask...

Alisha.B, sunday 12-May-19 14
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Should guests pay for evening food?
Expensivepurplebridesmaid50886, 10 of May of 2019 at 17:56

Hi all! My partner and I are in discussion about our evening food and whether or not our guests should pay for evening food or if we should pay for it. We’re trying to cut back on money and are trying...

Alisha.B, sunday 12-May-19 9
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Registery office say I can’t walk down aisle?!
HappyIvoryConfetti427, 9 of May of 2019 at 16:53

Hi, I don’t know if anyone has any experience of this but I’m really upset and don’t know what to do. I am due to get married at the end of August in a registery office, then out for a fancy meal and...

ExpensiveRedHair4725, friday 24-May-19 5
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What has been your most laughable invite decline, or reason for not committing to attend?
Missus_Mop, 23 of April of 2019 at 15:28

Firstly, I'm starting this thread more for amusement, because it seems to me that the best way of coping with some of the wedding planning that doesn't go the way you think, is to be able to just...

Missus_Mop, thursday 2-May-19 18
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Advice on table planning for reception
ExpensiveBrownCars57347, 30 of April of 2019 at 08:36

Hi everyone Hoping for your help. We are planning on getting married next year, my partner has been married before and this is my first time. We are having a very informal wedding with approximately...

Alisha.B, wednesday 1-May-19 5
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Chinese knock offs - any success stories?
SunnyOrangeCakes81714, 25 of April of 2019 at 08:09

Good news... I've found the dress of my dreams Bad news... Its from a designers collection years ago and was about £6k when I want to spend £200 max I've found an ebay store making a knock off, I'd...

SunnyOrangeCakes8171, friday 10-May-19 3
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Dad's new girlfriend - what to do?
SunnyIvoryCars84586, 23 of April of 2019 at 09:27

Hi, I'm getting married in less than a year and I'm planning all the usual bits (exciting!!) So whilst drawing up my guest list myself and the Mr have hit a snag... Her... My dad's new girlfriend, we...

SunnyIvoryCars84586, wednesday 24-Apr-19 3
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venue help
Alisha.B, 22 of April of 2019 at 13:25

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help with finding a venue because we are failing badly. We don't really want a 'wedding' venue as they are all very expensive were looking for more of a pub,...

Paula @ Ollievision, tuesday 23-Apr-19 493
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Colour scheme help please
LuxuriousPurpleFlowers64647, 16 of April of 2019 at 08:42

So my wonderful groom has decided that he wants a royal blue suit, which is fabulous and I'm totally happy with. But my dilema, what colour bridesmaids dresses do i get to go with royal blue? We don't...

Alisha.B, monday 22-Apr-19 5
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Formal or not formal???
ExpensiveRedHair77, 17 of April of 2019 at 19:47

Hello Really need some help. My partner and I have been together for almost 15 years and have two small children together (7+4). Do we go for the standard sit down formal three course dinner or do get...

Missus_Mop, tuesday 23-Apr-19 2
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Photographer
RomanticBlueHair36750, 21 of April of 2019 at 07:58

His everyone Quick question do you feed your photographs

Paula @ Ollievision, tuesday 23-Apr-19 2
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Bridesmaids booked a singer.. For my reception
LuxuriousRedStationery62067, 6 of April of 2019 at 22:04

So one of my bridesmaids has arranged for her dad to sing at my wedding as a "surprise".. I like her dad, he's an awesome singer but his style is not really my fiances cup of tea. I found out because...

Alisha.B, wednesday 10-Apr-19 4

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