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ExpensivePurpleDiamonds85

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Chidders
Mass dress flash
Chidders, 14 March, 2012 at 17:06

Please. We haven't had one of these for ages, pile in and flash us your dress. Model Me

Wordlepopolsku, saturday 27-Dec-25 968 2
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OMGGG I got my dress yesterday!!
SunnyPurpleHair123, 30 March, 2015 at 20:08

Im so excited I want to tell/show everyone! Trying not to though as our wedding isn't until September 16! ? just wanted to tell somebody!!

lpcr, tuesday 31-Mar-15 15
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What to eat the morning of?...
MrsCLDtobe, 30 March, 2015 at 14:40

Hi all! My mum is now in full planning mode for the wedding day as we are well and truly under the 3 month mark now, and she's asked me what I want to eat the morning of the wedding...this hadn't even...

Little Pixie, wednesday 8-Apr-15 29
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Sparkler Shot timing
ExpensivePurpleDiamonds85, 17 March, 2015 at 13:03

Hi all 3 and a bit weeks to go for me. Yippee!! After a bit of advice. I've bought sparklers and want a lovely group shot with them. However I can't work out when to do it. Ideally I would do it right...

Wedding Photography, tuesday 17-Mar-15 1 805
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Gutted
ExpensivePurpleDiamonds85, 4 February, 2015 at 21:45

Today should have been a great day as I went to try on my dress after 6 months. But it was TOO SMALL!!!!! So upset, when I tried it on it as a sample it was a size 10 and didn't fasten. That is no...

rach046, thursday 5-Mar-15 26
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Bridesmaid is a single mum - who's being selfish
Sweetie Princess, 2 March, 2015 at 19:01

So it's 5 weeks before my wedding and my bridesmaid txt me to say she won't be able to come to the wedding unless she brings her daughter (6 yrs old) the friend who was meant to have her can no...

elvira-darkside, wednesday 4-Mar-15 97
I-go-by-many-names
venue twins?
I-go-by-many-names, 20 September, 2014 at 17:36

Might it be fun to find out if there are any venue twins in the forum? Mine is Baltic Mill, Gateshead... Next?

dragoneye454, wednesday 25-Feb-15 100
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Hen Do and Diet
ExpensivePurpleDiamonds85, 20 February, 2015 at 12:45

Hi all I posted a few weeks ago about not fitting in my dress at the first fitting. I'm now on slimming world and think I've lost about 4 pounds in 2 weeks. However tonight and tomorrow is my hen do...

Scottish_Sarah, friday 20-Feb-15 10
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Church weddings
Natasha2016, 9 February, 2015 at 17:35

Ok so, although me and partner dont go to church (he did when he was younger but hasn't done for years) we both believe in God. I have always wanted a church wedding and got quite upset when i realise...

ExpensivePurpleDiamo, thursday 12-Feb-15 8
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Wedding venues in the leeds area
Natasha2016, 23 January, 2015 at 10:54

I am in huddersfield and would like ideas for wedding venues. I have seen loads but at this rate i will be looking at about 7 and i just want to know if anyone wouldnt mind sharing where they have got...

ExpensivePurpleDiamo, sunday 25-Jan-15 27
Paul & Dawn
Bridal and Bridesmaid Shoes
Paul & Dawn, 25 January, 2015 at 17:07

Where did you buy yours? I'm having trouble finding some that I like and I feel like I'm swimming in websites! Dawn

MrsMcToBe, tuesday 27-Jan-15 9
jennybob
table numbers
jennybob, 18 December, 2014 at 10:01

Im wondering what everyoneis doing with their table numbers? I never really gave it much thought but now i do im wondering if there was something a bit different we could do. Also is everyone making...

MrsFitt2B, tuesday 27-Jan-15 39
Charliebob
How much have you or would you spend on a veil?
Charliebob, 24 January, 2015 at 16:02

Looking at an Italian Tulle one cathedral length, how much is too much?

N is getting marrie, monday 26-Jan-15 23
Cache13
Wedding breakfast - what are you having?
Cache13, 3 January, 2015 at 22:48

We are looking to stray away from the traditional 1/2 roast chicken per person etc... And go for something a bit different. I wouldn't eat a roast dinner at 4pm on a (hopefully!!) warm August...

MrsP2B-2015, tuesday 6-Jan-15 22
MrsDJG
Church music & readings
MrsDJG, 1 January, 2015 at 20:35

Hello! I did a quick forum search but got lost & couldn't quite find what I was looking for. I get married in May, 148 days to go! We're having a church wedding, can you all share with me what...

Sambarine, thursday 26-Mar-15 12
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One day off before wedding
MissExcited, 23 December, 2014 at 08:36

Hello ladies. I was just wondering if one day off before the wedding is enough?! My MOH has kindly taken a day off (it's actually her birthday so I'm taking her out on a birthday lunch). I would love...

HelenSomerset, tuesday 23-Dec-14 11
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April 2015 brides
charlinc, 1 June, 2014 at 04:31

Hi, I couldnt see another post about this but thought I would start one. Hi all April 2015 brides, I hope you are all doing well and would love for you all to post in here about anything to do with...

elemden, thursday 14-May-15 441
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Wedding Favours
suedave, 20 November, 2014 at 14:11

Hi, I can't decide what wedding favors to have, We have 150 people, only really want to spend up to about £1.70 each. We are having a cadbury theme wedding, so was thinking Chocolate, but then was a...

Banderbear16, tuesday 12-May-15 18
Paul & Dawn
Dress
Paul & Dawn, 23 November, 2014 at 09:05

Hi All, A little bit of background... I have been dress shopping on and off since June, been to about 5-6 shops and started off not being able to tell the difference between styles/colours to knowing...

jen-lou, sunday 30-Nov-14 20
TreacleTart
Where are you honeymooning?
TreacleTart, 12 November, 2014 at 16:25

I need some inspiration! I'm off work sick today so thought I'd spend the afternoon flicking through travel brochures n honeymoon browsing online and oh my god I've driven myself crazy! We have no set...

I-go-by-many-names, wednesday 26-Nov-14 81
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Most insulting things people have said...
Moonbeam88, 21 October, 2014 at 07:33

PP but.....Is it just me or do weddings seem to mean that people can give you their unrequested opinions, insultive or not?!! So far I've been asked if my engagement ring was Tiffanys (no way out of...

CrazyRatLady, thursday 23-Oct-14 71
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Advice needed - wedding issue from venue
ExpensivePurpleDiamonds85, 19 October, 2014 at 22:23

Hi all I'm so upset, my first major wedding issue. The wedding coordinator changed at my (expensive, 5 star boutique hotel) wedding reception a few months back. I casually emailed about something and...

ExpensivePurpleDiamo, monday 20-Oct-14 2
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Venue problem - first major issue so far - advice please
ExpensivePurpleDiamonds85, 19 October, 2014 at 22:21

Hi all I'm so upset, my first major wedding issue. The wedding coordinator changed at my (expensive, 5 star boutique hotel) wedding reception a few months back. I casually emailed about something and...

Paula @ Ollievision, monday 20-Oct-14 1 564
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Bought my shoes! Flash *
ExpensivePurpleDiamonds85, 16 October, 2014 at 17:32

So excited. Have been looking at the beautiful Rachel Simpson shoes for ages but thought they were too expensive. Today my mum announced she wanted to buy me them! Yay! I've gone for the Matilda, as...

pammy67, friday 17-Oct-14 4
SunnyPurpleCars143
First dress shopping experience....Flashes
SunnyPurpleCars143, 8 October, 2014 at 21:27

So I had my first two appointments last weekend. Totally different experiences in both the style of the shop, the dresses and the service. So far I've narrowed it down to two. Totally different...

jayannfernandez, friday 17-Oct-14 26
alexandrawedding@hotmail.co.uk
Where are you saving and where are you splurging!!
alexandrawedding@hotmail.co.uk, 27 August, 2014 at 16:39

I was just interested to read about everybody's ideas and what's most important to them! We've tried so much to save money! My OH is a chef and doing all our food which will be reheated/prepared on...

charlinc, sunday 31-Aug-14 39
TreacleTart
Which shoes? (Flash)
TreacleTart, 23 August, 2014 at 10:07

I went shoe shopping with my mom last week and after hours of trawling the shops came away empty handed because anything pretty was just too high. So I've been looking online at the rachel simpson...

TreacleTart, sunday 24-Aug-14 11
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Individual menu cards and Order of the Day * flash*
Surfer Rosa, 22 August, 2014 at 19:36

With 4 more days until we fly, I am frantically getting the last bits done. i have made individual menu cards with a page for each course and a lyric chosen for each guest. Also mocked up my OOD...

Sarah_88, saturday 23-Aug-14 3

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