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How many bridesmaids is too many?
SunnyGoldBridesmaid83302, 29 of March of 2018 at 23:30

Hello, We’ve planned to get married in April 2020/2021 and agreed on 6 bridesmaids however I want to ask another one of my close friends to be my bridesmaid too to take the total up to 7, my partner...

Kellydooey0921, thursday 10-May-18 10
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My parents are ruining my wedding and the whole experience
LuxuriousIvoryFlowers685, 5 of January of 2018 at 15:53

I am getting married in 5 months and it is now where we have to confirm mostly everything to our suppliers. Myself and my husband to be are paying for the wedding with no help from our parents.But my...

Sorbet, saturday 13-Jan-18 3
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Inviting people to your hen do not invited to Wedding?
HappyOrangeHair17089, 22 of December of 2017 at 00:18

Hello all, So basically I wanted to hear everyone’s thoughts on inviting people to Your hen do that potentially won’t be going to your wedding? Bit of background, H2B and I don’t want a terribly big...

Paula @ Ollievision, wednesday 27-Dec-17 1
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I really need advice!!
Lilacbouquet, 18 of November of 2017 at 10:51

Me and my cousin 1 pretty much grew up together, she used to come round most weekends for sleepover weekends when we were teenagers, and we said we would be each other' maid of honour. She then got a...

ExpensiveBrownHair58, sunday 26-Nov-17 4
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I don’t want a wedding and partner really does
LuxuriousYellowFlowers76605, 16 of November of 2017 at 17:34

I feel like a fraud on here as we are not officially engaged though have discussed it - I have always been terrified of the prospect of having a wedding - don’t get me wrong I love going to weddings...

RomanticPurpleDecor7, tuesday 21-Nov-17 4
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Nightmare
LuxuriousGoldFlowers62788, 15 of November of 2017 at 16:03

My partner and I are planning to marry on November 3rd 2019. Yesterday, his mother and sister kicked off because it clashes with his nieces birthday. We picked that date because it’s out of season...

HappyIvoryConfetti15, sunday 10-Dec-17 7
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How to ask for gifts on an invite?
Lilacbouquet, 8 of November of 2017 at 12:27

We are wanting to order our invites this week/next but not sure what wording to have to ask for gifts. We are asking for money for our honeymoon and think we will have a website where guests can go on...

RomanticBlueCakes716, wednesday 15-Nov-17 5
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Arguing about paying for the wedding, feeling lost
HappyIvoryFlowers732, 12 of November of 2017 at 21:52

When we initally became engaged we agreed on a rough budget of £15 000 and my fiance said he would cover £10 000 and I'd cover the rest. I agreed with this thinking that I'd have plenty of time (18...

Caroline88xx, monday 20-Nov-17 8 1
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How much to spend on a hen do?
Lilacbouquet, 8 of November of 2017 at 13:21

I have started looking into my hen do, and the big question is how much are people expecting to spend on a hen do? I have not been on a hen do so have no idea what a 'standard' cost is, how much are...

Sorbet, wednesday 8-Nov-17 1
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Family dynamics
April2018Bride, 25 of October of 2017 at 22:06

I'm having a bit of a conundrum around whether to invite my half brothers to my wedding. Just for context the save the date that I sent to my dad & step mum did include their names (as well as...

MetalBride, tuesday 31-Oct-17 5
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Informal wedding ideas - having a meltdown!
Toelopeornottoelope, 18 of October of 2017 at 21:54

Hey there everyone, We are having a huge conundrum... We'd like a pretty informal wedding, civil ceremony and then a little food but no 3 course meal, no speeches and no couple dance, and focus...

Sorbet, friday 27-Oct-17 7
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Proposal issue
RomanticYellowStationery944, 16 of October of 2017 at 06:46

Hiya, new here and can't find any posts on this. Not sure what to do - my partner told his family he was going to propose to me within a week or two, and he invited his sister and her boyfriend to the...

Willows2B, wednesday 18-Oct-17 5
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Reception venue too small
HappyGoldStationery593, 15 of October of 2017 at 23:17

Hi everyone, long time lurker but first time poster! I find myself needing some advice, we have booked our reception venue for Summer 2018 (this was booked back in April 2017) however over the past...

Sorbet, tuesday 17-Oct-17
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No alcohol
SunnyBlueCakes960, 14 of October of 2017 at 12:40

Hi I need some advice please. We are having issues with our reception venue and so we are looking at hiring our local village hall. They don't have a bar there and some family members are telling us...

HappyOrangeDecor917, monday 23-Oct-17 7
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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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Can't find a venue I like! What to do? Help!
crao, 10 of October of 2017 at 19:08

Please help! I can't find a wedding venue that I like and I just dont know what to do. My dream would be to get married and have the reception at home in the garden but of course it's not possible to...

Sorbet, thursday 12-Oct-17 1
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Dogs at Weddings
HappyBrownCars792, 1 of October of 2017 at 19:37

Hello all! We are currently searching for venues and really wanted our ridiculously well behaved 6 year old Chocolate Labrador to be the ring bearer. We have found dog friendly venues that we like,...

Michelle, wednesday 9-Jun-21 7
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Buffet style meal at wedding in US
RomanticBrownCars939, 26 of September of 2017 at 13:50

Hi Everyone, I'm not sure if this forum is just for the UK but I am having my wedding in the US. We want to have a buffet style meal for our 125 guests but we only have $6,000 on catering. Does...

Sorbet, tuesday 26-Sep-17 1
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Bridesmaids gifts, is it cheeky...?
HappyBrownConfetti849, 18 of September of 2017 at 17:29

Okay, I’ve noticed that a few people have strong opinions on money etc. and I’m not looking for a rant, just a bit of advice on if what I’m going to propose is okay. I have four bridesmaids, and a...

LilacsandDiamonds, tuesday 19-Sep-17 4
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First Venue Viewing
BristolBride2812, 15 of September of 2017 at 15:08

Hi everyone, Its my first post here. Have been engaged a little over a month and had our first venue viewing today. I've been struggling to find somewhere affordable and to our taste and finally found...

PinkGems254, tuesday 19-Sep-17 4
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New Years Eve Wedding......Thoughts
Tigsy87, 13 of September of 2017 at 14:17

Hi! So we are finally getting round to planning our day and are thinking about a new years eve wedding. New Years eve was the date we finally officially became boyfriend and girlfriend. My other half...

ExpensiveYellowDecor, thursday 27-Sep-18 16
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Getting legally married 2 years before our wedding?!
sunshine_bunny, 7 of September of 2017 at 19:03

Hey guys, I got engaged in April and my SO and I have been together for just over 4 years We were originally planning to get married in March 2018, but due to various reasons, it looks like it'll...

Sandra-Dee, friday 8-Sep-17 2
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Anyone else not booking a photographer?
ExpensiveYellowConfetti904, 6 of September of 2017 at 17:15

Hi! My partner and I have decided not to have a professional photographer. The quotes we were getting were simply astronomical, the ones which weren't left a lot to be desired! We really don't like...

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budget What the heck??
Lucy2017, 31 of August of 2017 at 14:23

Hi ladies I'm hopefully getting married in 2018/19 How expensive is it??? I'm gobsmacked. Can i be nosey? if you have or are budgeting for you wedding how much can it be done for? Not cheap cheap but...

MetalBride, friday 1-Sep-17 4
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Not having a hen do and feeling guilty about it
SunnyRedCars885, 30 of August of 2017 at 16:52

Hi everyone Ive decided not to have a hen party as I simply don't want want as I hate all the fuss and being the centre of attention. All I want to do really is chill out as my other half is away on...

VegasBride2017, thursday 31-Aug-17 11
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My bf doesn't do anything
SunnyYellowFlowers893, 26 of August of 2017 at 01:18

Hello, I'm sorry if I came to a wrong place to post my questions about wedding but I really need your advice on my issue. Basically the issue is that my boyfriend doesn't do anything for our wedding....

HappyBlueCars582, tuesday 29-Aug-17 9
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Are we being rude?
Lusciouslittlebluebellx, 23 of August of 2017 at 15:00

So my future hubby and I are in a bit of a pickle. His best friend is going to be our best man, and his wife will be our photogtrapher. They have a 1 year old daughter, however, with their...

HappyRedFlowers501, thursday 31-Aug-17 18
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My head is swimming and were only on Venues !!!
ExpensiveOrangeDiamonds884, 17 of August of 2017 at 08:14

Hello all ! sorry if this is not in the right place ( im new here ! ) My lovely DP proposed to me on christmas day last year !! I had always wanted a christmassy wedding and he had always wanted...

Sorbet, tuesday 22-Aug-17 3
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3 weeks to go! Small wedding and paranoid people will drop out!
SomethingBlue11, 15 of August of 2017 at 07:13

So a school friend of mine who has a child actually replied yes and asked me about hotels etc and I gave recommendations... I don't see her much anymore and she lives back in my home town so I was...

ExpensiveYellowConfe, friday 18-Aug-17 7
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Price help on theme
SunnyGreenDiamonds888, 8 of August of 2017 at 00:41

So I'm planning on trying to get married this December before christmas and use christmas as a honeymoon. Anyways, I'm having trouble with finding someone who can help with my desired theme. I want to...

HappyBrownConfetti84, tuesday 8-Aug-17 1
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Bridesmaids....
Hermione99654, 6 of August of 2017 at 12:06

This is more then a rant then a question but I just need to vent. I'm having a nightmare with my bridesmaids- I was trying to organise my hen party and thought it would be easier if it was just me and...

HappyBlueCars582, thursday 10-Aug-17 7
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Colour scheme issue!!
Lusciouslittlebluebellx, 6 of August of 2017 at 21:42

I'm pulling my hair out right now... we originally said we would have a baby pink and navy blue colour scheme, however as the months have gone on, and we've bought decorations etc, I realised we don't...

Lusciouslittlebluebe, tuesday 8-Aug-17 6

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