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sophiesofa

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19 April, 2014

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Dress dilemma *flash*
this_cat_here, 8 February, 2015 at 07:19

Help! I'm seriously confused about my dress. Thought I was set on dress 1 (exactly what I had in mind, not sleeveless with a band at the waist) I had a couple of other dress shop appointments booked...

Vixy1987, monday 9-Feb-15 26
lc93
Hiring wedding dresses..opinions?
lc93, 3 March, 2014 at 12:17

Hi everyone I'm still a long way off the dress hunt, but I sat down with H2B and parents yesterday to try and have that sensible boring conversation about budget (We're very fortunate that my Dad has...

sophiesofa, saturday 24-Jan-15 18
LittleSnowflake
Bridesmaids and their outfits
LittleSnowflake, 17 January, 2015 at 20:44

I've found the dresses and shrugs but now I'm wondering if you go as far as buying shoes, jewellery etc etc? What's everyone else doing/done?

elvira-darkside, tuesday 20-Jan-15 16
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Wedding dress meltdown
meganward95, 17 January, 2015 at 22:45

Went into UK shop today and fell in love with a mori lee 2725 wedding dress. Well over my budget, came back home and they were half the price in the US so was going to buy it to then find out that...

MrsB88, sunday 18-Jan-15 8
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Gift Registry (the honeymoon kind) - Good or Bad?
Miss2Mrs!, 17 January, 2015 at 16:09

We are thinking of creating a HoneyFund gift list, We have lived together for 2 years so do not need any homely items, just a few upgrades/home improvements. So we were thinking of creating a gift...

I-go-by-many-names, sunday 18-Jan-15 16
pammy67
So have had to do my seating plan and pick a seat sign all over again...
pammy67, 17 January, 2015 at 14:13

....somehow - the ones I'd created before have just vanished from my lap top - yes I could have screamed - so it's been a long job this morning doing these. What do you think? I know they don't match...

pammy67, saturday 17-Jan-15 4
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Bridesmaid Dress Blunder Do you have any ideas?????
sengasb, 14 January, 2015 at 23:35

Hey ok so here is the thing. I bought 3 beautifulllllllllll "needle and thread" Tulle maxi dresses (on the right) they are cute....and compliment the girls beautifully...But really don't go that great...

sophiesofa, friday 16-Jan-15 15
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Advice please
BBear2015x, 11 January, 2015 at 17:43

Hello, I hope someone can help me stop feeling so guilty. I bought my wedding dress a couple of months back & my mum has no idea. I went with my future mother-in-law as my mum lives at the...

bubblerawk, sunday 11-Jan-15 3
TheFutureMrsKay
Food topic; am I being unrealistic?
TheFutureMrsKay, 11 January, 2015 at 14:37

So we have been recently trying to establish options with the hall regarding food for our evening reception. We don't have a huge budget, so originally we asked if we could provide our own finger food...

sophiesofa, sunday 11-Jan-15 7
MrsB88
H2B's going out with the boys
MrsB88, 10 January, 2015 at 22:00

Hiya! Just thought I'd start an interesting topic for a Saturday night lol. so my h2b is honestly wonderful. He's a gentle giant. Funny, caring, kind, thoughtful, wears his heart on his sleeve,...

HeavyMetalMaiden, sunday 11-Jan-15 21
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Cost tips please?
Bridetobe1990, 9 January, 2015 at 20:15

Hello all, My fiancée and I got engaged last July and were planning to buy a house before spending money on a wedding. However, I have recently found out my grandfather has terminal cancer and I'm...

I-go-by-many-names, saturday 10-Jan-15 5
kharv
OMs - what are your wedding regrets?
kharv, 1 February, 2013 at 11:36

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...

Alishay, friday 8-Nov-24 255 3
RomanticPinkConfetti274
Lack of bridesmaids!
RomanticPinkConfetti274, 9 January, 2015 at 17:33

Hi, I've got a bit of a dilemma, Im, getting married in June 2016, I use to live in London, but moved to the coast 6 years ago and I've lost touch with my old work mates. I sometimes catch a glimpse...

RogueSnowflake, saturday 10-Jan-15 14
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Am I being unreasonable.....
LuckyLady6, 9 January, 2015 at 14:02

Hello Ladies, I was hoping you could honestly answer a question for me. After a long engagement and repeated attempts to find the perfect venue, Myself and my fiance have finally found the place we...

*Mini*, sunday 11-Jan-15 22
cinnamon009
Sewing machines
cinnamon009, 7 January, 2015 at 11:10

After deciding I need a new hobby, sewing is coming top of the list of things I have always wanted to master. I am looking at beginner courses to go on after the honeymoon but most state that to get...

sophiesofa, thursday 8-Jan-15 8
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Should I bother?
Hypochondriac, 8 January, 2015 at 12:20

I'm a groom here for people who don't know. Getting married in July 2016 and have quite a lot sorted. One thing I was looking into though was getting my suit made. I found this place:...

InkedDoll, thursday 8-Jan-15 7
Eskimo329
I need your help about no children invited to the wedding
Eskimo329, 7 January, 2015 at 21:21

. What everyone's opinion? Help!! Eskimo x

I-go-by-many-names, friday 9-Jan-15 33
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Wedding favours. To do or not to do???!!!
N is getting married, 28 December, 2014 at 20:50

Hi all, need some help ? What is the general rule for favours these days ? Do we have to do them ?. We don't want to look like we haven't bothered but we are spending a lot on make ng sure our guests...

Slerinxd, tuesday 23-Dec-25 52
BellaxXx
Help!! Colour scheme..
BellaxXx, 3 January, 2015 at 09:48

Morning all, so I am having my evening reception in this room: It's called the Gold Room. We are having the Grooms, Best Man and Groomsmen are going to be in black and white and with tails. I wanted...

sophiesofa, saturday 3-Jan-15 4
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Thank you card advice
sophiesofa, 18 May, 2014 at 12:34

Hi, I'm writing our thank you postcards at the mo and am not sure what the norm is. Do we send thank you cards to a guest who didn't give a present? I just don't want to draw attention to the fact he...

sophiesofa, sunday 18-May-14 1
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London Wedding Photographer
RomanticPinkBridesmaid94, 15 April, 2014 at 22:41

Hello, i am getting married next August and already have my dress and venue sorted. The next big thing is booking a photographer and I wondered if anyone had any advice about how to go about this or...

absolutebooth, monday 1-Feb-21 16
SecretlyEloped
Cape or no cape? *flash*
SecretlyEloped, 20 April, 2014 at 21:05

My dress has tulle fabric from under the bust which ties at the back, you can see it here: I had originally planned to pin the tulle so that it forms loose straps over the shoulder, there is so much...

halechap, sunday 20-Apr-14 2
flowersinherhair
***Good luck thread for sophiesofa****
flowersinherhair, 4 April, 2014 at 18:07

Congratulations your day is finally here! Wishing you an amazing day and happy future with your husband. Don't forget to come back and show us some flashes!

sophiesofa, sunday 20-Apr-14 16
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Advice please...Dad issue!
Laura0509, 18 April, 2014 at 22:28

Hi all, I will try and make this as short as possible! My wedding is not until Sept 2015 but already one part of it is stressing me out and making me want to just cancel the whole thing! I have 2...

Laura0509, saturday 19-Apr-14 14
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Finished the Gypsophila and origami bouquets - flash
sophiesofa, 17 April, 2014 at 23:48

I'm getting married on Saturday and to try and help me get excited I'm doing my first flash. We finished all the flowers half an hour ago. What do you think?

Ohwhatatuesday, saturday 19-Apr-14 12
yorkshirekiwi
Hair Poll - I need unbiased opinions.
yorkshirekiwi, 18 April, 2014 at 07:20

So I'm fairly well renowned for flipping my hair from blonde to brunette - without warning - I just get bored! At the moment I have dark hair and I wasn't planning on changing it for the wedding till...

MrsP:), tuesday 22-Apr-14 30
MrsCWB
Glasses or contacts? *includes FLASH*
MrsCWB, 10 April, 2014 at 07:51

I have worn glasses for about 15 years. I have dabbled in contact lenses, but never really stuck to them. I just prefer the ease of use of glasses. I can't see much without them. The whole world goes...

SecretlyEloped, sunday 20-Apr-14 33
Ohwhatatuesday
Did you bother/are you bothering with confetti and cake boxes/bags?
Ohwhatatuesday, 16 April, 2014 at 19:21

Sorry stupid last minute decisions and random questions. I can't decide whether to get some confetti or not. Part of me thinks it would be nice (and would look nice in the photos), the other part of...

Kjay, thursday 17-Apr-14 22
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Absolutely gutted
Surfer Rosa, 16 April, 2014 at 19:31

So today we had an appointment for one of my bridesmaids to try on dresses at my dress shop. My h2b made the appointment and came with us as he wanted to help us choose. When we got there the previous...

Surfer Rosa, thursday 17-Apr-14 22
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OH changed job since giving notice.
Sash87, 16 April, 2014 at 17:48

Hi. We gave notice a few months ago and get married in july this year. Since giving notice OH has changed job does anybody know if we need to let the registry office know or does it not matter?

bex_boo, thursday 17-Apr-14 2

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