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Justkeepswimming

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Happily married 🎉

6 July, 2016

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Mrslh2b
Mrs LH2B's long babbling report!! Flash flash flash!
Mrslh2b, 20 September, 2016 at 23:49

So after almost 2 years of planning - our day has been and gone, and it was everything we'd ever hoped it would be. After almost 2 months we've been on honeymoon, opened our gifts, sent out thank you...

Justkeepswimming, thursday 6-Oct-16 16
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eBay wedding dress custom made??
Much_ado_about_weddings, 26 August, 2016 at 19:28

Hi all, Everyone will probably think I'm mad for considering this, but has anyone had any luck with getting a custom made wedding dress from eBay? If so, which seller did you use? I'm in two minds...

FutureMrsTz, tuesday 30-Aug-16 10
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Homemade Fudge for Favours
Womanonabudget, 17 August, 2016 at 10:55

Hi I am thinking of doing homemade fudge for wedding favours. I have made a trial batch at the weekend which if I say so myself tasted fab! I used a small cookie cutter to cut it into heart shapes...

Justkeepswimming, friday 26-Aug-16 5
Arpee
Soft drinks
Arpee, 10 August, 2016 at 22:42

Wedding this weekend, we have gallons of wine, prosecco and beer, but no soft drinks yet. Don't want to buy loads of different things, but what would you suggest? Juice? Coke? Something else?

Leoparker, tuesday 10-Mar-26 8
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sound limiter at wedding venue
SunnyOrangeStationery604, 4 August, 2016 at 15:07

Hello. Wonder if anyone has any thoughts about this. Have booked a venue and was about to book a DJ when he asked about sound limits. Turns out there is a sound limiter which cuts out if you go above...

Unknown, thursday 26-Mar-26 6
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2nd dress fitting *flash* (apologies for crap photos!)
Laurensmum, 2 August, 2016 at 18:48

So, went for 2nd fitting today and I've got to go back in AGAIN as she has to take it in another inch! (Maintaining weight it's tough guys!) 3st off later and here she is all steamed and cleaned....

Laurensmum, friday 5-Aug-16 8
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Has anyone booked a venue that they havent seen?
Oldbarnbride, 2 August, 2016 at 20:06

Hi everyone, This is my first post, wanted to get a bit of feedback so thought I would join a wedding forum and ask a few questions. Has anyone booked a venue that they havent physically seen? We...

Oldbarnbride, friday 5-Aug-16 11
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Help I'm having dress doubts!! Updated
Lilacbouquet, 3 August, 2016 at 11:17

I have had 3 dress appointments, spread out so I take my time. Three weeks ago I fell in love with Maggie Sottero, Morgan https://www.maggiesottero.com/maggie-sottero/morgan/9512. I took between 10-15...

Lilacbouquet, thursday 17-Nov-16 15
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Advice needed - mum in law making bridesmaids dresses...
SunnyPinkStationery646, 1 August, 2016 at 07:05

Hi there, I hope some of you can give me some advice as I've literally lost sleep over this and hate that something so silly might ruin my day. I was a bit coerced by my mum in law to be to have her...

Justkeepswimming, monday 1-Aug-16 3
Mrsjones2024
Getting ready timings on the day
Mrsjones2024, 30 July, 2016 at 22:36

Hi all, My hairdresser has a friend's wedding on the same day as my wedding. She has just contacted me to ask what time I am thinking of having my hair and make up done so that she can plan her day....

Justkeepswimming, monday 1-Aug-16 10
TrixieSaurus
When someone expects an invite and doesn't get one....
TrixieSaurus, 28 July, 2016 at 16:05

For a little entertainment, and a little help, I put a status up on facebook last night, asked people what song they would/did walk down the aisle to, and to give me some amusing suggestions. A few...

Galbear, friday 29-Jul-16 4
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Save the date cards
Womanonabudget, 27 July, 2016 at 16:40

Hi all I am thinking that we should perhaps think about sorting out our Save the Date cards and sending them out within the next 8/9 weeks. Wedding is in September 2017, so no rush as such. What I am...

HappyYellowConfetti6, monday 1-Aug-16 11
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Wowzer - Wedding Cake Costs
1987RAF, 25 July, 2016 at 17:12

With literally just over three months left, I have been knuckling down and started looking at cake. Holy undercrackers Batman! I was expecting £150 - £200ish tops to feed around 60 people. Everywhere...

Lilacbouquet, wednesday 27-Jul-16 19
kizzi10000
Signing the register - how long does it take?
kizzi10000, 24 July, 2016 at 08:44

I'm sure I've read a similar post in the past, but I can't find it ☹️ Have finally pinned the OH down to discuss music, and we've come up with a few songs, just not sure how to allocate them. Got...

Wedding Photography, wednesday 27-Jul-16 8
PadBin
A little flash
PadBin, 24 July, 2016 at 11:32

I'm on honeymoon at the moment so I thought I'd just do a little flash now and do a proper report in a few weeks. We had a amazing day, all our friends and family really helped with everything and...

FutureMrsT17, friday 5-Aug-16 16
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Our Order of Service *FLASH*
Sondy, 22 July, 2016 at 23:15

Designed and made by my partner and all ready to print onto card - so happy with these

Galbear, friday 29-Jul-16 12
Justkeepswimming
Thank you cards with photos on
Justkeepswimming, 14 July, 2016 at 23:14

We haven't got our professional photos back yet but when we do I want to do our thank you cards using one/some of the pics. Can anyone recommend a company to use to make the cards? I know there are...

Gared, friday 10-Apr-26 7
TrixieSaurus
Just under 5 weeks to go... really don't know what to do :'(
TrixieSaurus, 18 July, 2016 at 00:39

Apologies in advance - this might be a long post... Wedding is in less than 5 weeks, and OH is on the verge of falling out with his parents forever. So... OH and his sister haven't gotten on for the...

MetalBride, friday 12-Aug-16 16
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What's your best piece of advice? OM's & Planners!
Mrs-Riley, 14 July, 2016 at 12:06

Inspired a little bit by the regrets thread that pops up every now and then. What is the best piece of advice you could give someone about the wedding planning process, the day or the aftermath?...

bananacatdance, monday 25-Jul-16 17
Justkeepswimming
We got married! Flash!
Justkeepswimming, 11 July, 2016 at 22:06

Just a quick flash for now...

Shelly70, wednesday 3-Aug-16 28
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
Pink Roses
My Wedding 7th July 2016 *MEGA FLASH*
Pink Roses, 10 July, 2016 at 22:35

Hi everyone, I married the man of my dreams on Thursday and we had the most perfect and amazing day and we were so so lucky with the weather too, it was glorious! So I thought after being on hitched...

jayannfernandez, friday 15-Jul-16 23
Stephisaur
Wedding Food
Stephisaur, 12 July, 2016 at 11:36

This seems to be a point of contention... We *thought* we had paid for a choice menu, but the venue can't see a record and right now I cba to look so we've been going through the pros and cons of...

katieJ2b, thursday 14-Jul-16 41
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Fudge!!
Annaangeluk2016, 12 July, 2016 at 14:42

After seeing someone else's wedding flash I'm now thinking about edible wedding favours! We've already got everyone's names made out of wood which will be tied together with a little thank you tag and...

Mrslh2b, thursday 14-Jul-16 4
Miss-b
Wedding Dress - so pleased!
Miss-b, 12 July, 2016 at 16:25

So I did a dry run putting my dress on at the weekend, along with all of my accessories, shoes etc, to check fit, alteration and I'm happy! I couldn't be more pleased! The alterations to the length...

Mrslh2b, thursday 14-Jul-16 16
kizzi10000
Does this sound really stupid?
kizzi10000, 10 July, 2016 at 11:22

I have a fear of looking stupid in front of people, especially people I know, and especially when something is supposed to be meaningful. If it's a bit of fun it's ok, I'm used to making fun of...

Stephisaur, monday 11-Jul-16 6
2BMrsC
*FOR FUN* What has Wedding Planning made you HATE?!!
2BMrsC, 8 July, 2016 at 21:20

It occurred to me this afternoon whilst beavering away at some DIY projects for our Wedding that the whole Wedding Planning process has led me to loathe and detest certain things and I thought it'd be...

Tidal Wave, thursday 14-Jul-16 12
daisymoo86
July 2016 Brides (and Grooms)
daisymoo86, 5 February, 2015 at 11:33

Hello to all July 2016 Brides (and Grooms) I decided that as the 2016 general thread seems to be getting very full with almost 100 hundred pages that I would start a thread for those getting married...

Karen84, monday 25-Jul-16 563
Mrsjones2024
One year to go; flash!
Mrsjones2024, 2 July, 2016 at 20:59

Hi all, So yesterday marked our one year to go until the big day! I've been dying to do a flash of what we have so far and now seems like a good excuse! I hope you like it :-) x The venue: Ceremony...

Mrsjones2024, saturday 9-Jul-16 26
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"Of Course I'm Totally Calm & Organised" - Final Countdown thread
Mrs-Riley, 27 June, 2016 at 10:20

Anyone else feeling the pressure/heat/anxiety/tension in the looming days before your wedding. I have 39 days to go - I know because Hitched reminds me every time I sign in ? *breathe in/breathe out*....

Mrs-Riley, thursday 30-Jun-16 6

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