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PurpleRain88

United Kingdom · From March 2015

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Happily married 🎉

31 March, 2016

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Nails???
PurpleRain88, 18 March, 2016 at 16:24

What are other brides doing with their nails? I've decided to stretch my budget to a manicure just before the big day but I'm not sure about colour - should I go for a pearly white, or lilac/purple...

Mrsjones2024, monday 21-Mar-16 14 3,087
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Small intimate wedding. Guest imposter!!!
always the bridesmaid finally the bride, 22 February, 2016 at 13:01

We are getting married on July 2016. It will be a very small imediate family only ceremony followed by a posh sit down meal. My partner wants his best friend of 20 odd years to be his best man, which...

Mrs-Riley, wednesday 24-Feb-16 11
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What "thank you" gifts are you giving to your mums
Tidal Wave, 25 January, 2016 at 13:54

We have been looking for something really nice for both mob/mog. We want them to have the same thing, problem is my mil will be getting on a plane the day after. These are things we've ruled out due...

Tidal Wave, thursday 28-Jan-16 9
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The most expensive parts of getting married
Willowdragon1988, 25 January, 2016 at 22:07

Age old story: I grew up imagining a fairytale wedding at a stately Home in pretty English countryside -rain bedamned. I grew up exploring the wilds of Derbyshire, I'm an only daughter, the eldest, a...

NoMoore, friday 29-Jan-16 14
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Wedding freak out - Best Man might have to pull out (10 weeks to go)
PurpleRain88, 23 January, 2016 at 12:21

H2B's best man has just called us to say he's supposed to be going to America for training (he's in the RAF) 3 days before our wedding so he might not be able to make it. I'm freaking out because...

Paula @ Ollievision, sunday 24-Jan-16 6 1,604
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Confused about hair and make up bookings/trials
Mrsjones2024, 20 January, 2016 at 18:26

Hi ladies, So, as the title suggests, I am a bit confused about booking someone for my hair and make up. I am getting married in July 2017 so I have a way to go. I read a post on here about a lady who...

Mrsjones2024, thursday 21-Jan-16 12
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Doing your own hair and makeup?
JessApril, 19 January, 2016 at 16:25

Hello, I'm back for more advice - you were all so sensible and helpful when I was worried about my dress, I'm hoping you can talk more sense into me! I'm considering doing my own hair and makeup, and...

Galbear, wednesday 20-Jan-16 8
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Top Table Troubles
speckled-cookie-, 19 January, 2016 at 15:36

The Top Table Plan will all be traditional, apart from the Maid of Honour. Im not having one. Just two bridesmaids. I wouldnt want to pick between the two, to choose one to sit on the Top Table. Who...

Dolce Gusto, thursday 21-Jan-16 13
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Reccomendations for where to get invites made/printed?
Galbear, 16 January, 2016 at 08:20

Hello, Can anyone recommend some reasonably priced places to get invites made and/or printed? Thanks!

FutureMrsCampbell, tuesday 19-Jan-16 8
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Wedding party gift ideas needed - what are you getting your bridesmaids/groomsmen/etc?
PurpleRain88, 17 January, 2016 at 11:18

I'm struggling to think of non-cheesy gifts for the wedding party. We don't have a massive budget - maybe £20-30 per person. What are you getting your party?

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Gift List
MrsM2016, 16 January, 2016 at 15:29

What is everyone planning for their gift lists? My HB2 does not want to do one and is saying that we don't need anything. He is also saying he doesn't want to ask people for money and we should just...

samwillow, sunday 17-Jan-16 13
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Planning help for wedding abroad?
xgvs, 13 January, 2016 at 08:42

Hello everyone ? I am relatively new to this website only recently getting engaged on Halloween 2015! I've been thinking about things since then but only the last few weeks been looking properly and...

artisanwedding.co.uk, monday 18-Jan-16 9
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Ideas needed with jewellery
AudreyHepburnsDouble, 3 January, 2016 at 23:52

Hello all I'm hoping you can help me with advice and ideas on what sort of jewellery to choose for my wedding day. My dress is ivory, strapless with a sweetheart neckline. I have shortish hair (think...

Mark, tuesday 21-Jun-22 6
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MIL making our wedding cake??? Worried it won't go right.
PurpleRain88, 11 January, 2016 at 11:38

My future MIL has offered to make our wedding cake...very nice of her, but she's never done a wedding cake before and I'm concerned. I've been trying to encourage her to make a 'practice' cake (just a...

DreamcatcherVN, monday 11-Jan-16 21
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Asking guests not to post on social media?
hollyhollytree, 10 January, 2016 at 20:42

Hey everyone! It's been so long since I've posted on here, been in the wedding planning "calm" phase as it's eight months away and most things are done! Hope you're all well I've been dwelling on this...

Muhammad, tuesday 3-Mar-26 23
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PP Dropping off my engagement ring today :(
MrsLBtoB, 11 January, 2016 at 11:18

I have to drop off my ER today so that the jewelers can copy the setting to make my wedding band ☹️ They need to keep it for about a week but will also give it a clean for me! It will feel sooooo...

Pooba, tuesday 19-Jan-16 6
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Readings, Hyms, Songs etc What are you having?
Mrslh2b, 5 January, 2016 at 13:35

It's far too quiet on here lately so thought I'd start a thread we can all get involved with! So as the title says, what readings are you having? If you're having a church ceremony what hymns are you...

KJHC, saturday 9-Jan-16 20
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Wedding dress BACK FAT
HappyGreenBridesmaid27, 26 August, 2015 at 19:28

Hi all, Getting married in 5(!) days and the dress situation is stressing me out! Back in Janary, ordered 'the' dress. At the time I remember feeling a bit unsure about the size they ordered as my...

MrsV-wasMissB, friday 28-Aug-15 16
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Pretty, flat wedding shoes (while on a budget) - HELP?
PurpleRain88, 28 August, 2015 at 14:57

I really don't want to wear heels on my wedding day, as I'm quite tall and don't want to tower over my husband-to-be! However, I'm really struggling to find any nice wedding shoes - it seems they only...

Featherpaw, sunday 30-Aug-15 7 1,613
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Wedding Insurance?
PurpleRain88, 7 July, 2015 at 13:45

With so many to choose from, I'm having a hard time picking the best insurance! Anyone got any recommendations/who have you used for yours?

Violet89, friday 10-Jul-15 6

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