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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...

So...... I have just under 5 weeks to go until the big day and a few months ago my mum moaned that I didnt invite one of her close friends (and her partner) to the wedding..... someone couldn't come...

Sooooo I'm married! And what a day it was! Stressful morning as hair and make up took longer than expected so it was a bit rushed at the end, but what a PERFECT day! I'm so happy to be married and it...

Hi all, Sorry if there is already a thread for this, but I've had a quick look and can't find one. Just thought it might be nice if our little gang had it's own thread where we can share ideas,...

Good morning ladies (and gents)! I'm trying to work out my annual leave for this year... It's got me wondering, for all you full-time, 9-5 b2bs, how many days off are you taking before the day? My...

So I went for my third and what was supposed to be my final dress fitting today and came home without the dress as I lost more weight and it has to be taken in! Losing weight was hard, but maintaining...

Anyone picked one yet?! I never knew it was such a big thing! Any suggestions?

Hi all, Apologies in advance for the moan - just feel like I need to get it all out as trying to come across as the excited bride all the time is quite draining! It's our wedding in three weeks (!)...

Hi There , I am looking online and there seem to be so many options that I am becoming a little overwhelmed !! Can anyone recommend a good make-up artist and hair dresser in the Surrey area ( around...

Hi all! So - I had my make-up trial yesterday and after quite a bit of trial and error (more my fault than hers thinking a look would suit me when it didn't) we got to a place where I was happy! Now,...

Just wondering what everyone else is doing about this? I'm having a maid of honour and 4 flower girls (2, 3, 6 and 9) and really can't decide what the best order is? The 2 year old is a law unto...

Hi everyone I'm currently compiling a guide on what to put in a 'bridal emergency kit' - this could include things such as make up wipes, deodorant, mascara, plasters etc. If anybody wants the chance...

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

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So we've just had a very generous offer of £1000 towards our wedding from a family member and we've decided to use it to get a videographer! Realise we're cutting it fine in terms of availability as...

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...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone can give me some advice. We have started looking at getting a DJ for our wedding in September. Our venue provides dancefloor and we are just after the basics- sound...

So it's finally got around to the part of the wedding I hate the most - shoe shopping! Thought I had found the perfect shoes, but the size 6 was waaay too big and the 5 hurt just standing in them so...

We have chosen a restaurant as our venue for both ceremony and reception. We are on a tight budget, and have limited our guest list as much as possible. We are having a non-traditional, intimate...

Hi all, I am trying to decide whether to just change my name to my hsuband's surname or whether to keep my maiden name and double barrel it. Have any of you found any pros and cons to either of these...

Hi there! We are thinking of booking Morden Hall for our wedding but I can't find much feedback about their caterers, Galloping Gourmet. They run a few venues so I'm sure someone must have some! I'd...

Hi Me and OH are at early stages of wedding planning having not log ago booked our venue for October 2016. I was looking around at booking hair/make up. Was wandering if anyone has used or will be...

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Has anyone taken their OH's surname, but kept maiden name for work? I've been grappling with this since we got engaged, as I do want to have the same surname as OH, but want to retain my name in some...

Hi all, I'm currently negotiating flower prices with our florist and am trying to keep BM bouquets to £15-£20 max as they're likely to be forgotten and trampled on soon after the photos! Our florist...