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Purpleshoes13

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Happily married 🎉

21 of October of 2017

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Storyboard / timeline
Purpleshoes13, 29 of April of 2017 at 18:40

My OH's sister has a learning disability. She is very excited about being a bridesmaid and I want to make it an enjoyable experience for her. I was thinking of putting together a timeline/ storyboard...

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MetalBride
Bridesmaid dresses
MetalBride, 29 of April of 2017 at 16:31

Black or grey?

The Little Jewellery, wednesday 3-May-17 9
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Bridesmaids dress nightnare
HappyPinkStationery692, 16 of April of 2017 at 09:50

Can any of you offer some style advice, I have 5 bridesmaids. 1 will be 6 so easy to find a dress, 2 teenagers one who is very slender and one who is pear shaped, the I have 2 elder ones who again are...

HappyPinkStationery6, sunday 16-Apr-17 3
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What wedding stuff are people up to this weekend?
MrsOctober2017, 8 of April of 2017 at 20:05

Thought it might be fun to share what wedding related stuff we've been up to this weekend? Anyone got any new ticks on their task lists? I've made some progress with my invite designs, they're proving...

Bacchant, monday 10-Apr-17 5
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Engaged, but parents don't even know about her (long, lgbt)
sunshine_bunny, 5 of April of 2017 at 11:57

Hi everyone, I very recently got engaged, and I didn't realise two things: 1) just how happy it'd make me, and how keen I am to plan a wedding..I thought I wouldn't care too much about weddings and...

Stever, monday 27-Feb-23 5
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Introduction
MrsOctober2017, 25 of March of 2017 at 09:33

Hi All! Thought I'd introduce myself as I'm joining the forums late on. I'm Lauren, I'm getting married in 7 months at the end of October 2017. Planning is going well, most things are arranged now...

Purpleshoes13, monday 27-Mar-17 1
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Debut stole
Purpleshoes13, 24 of March of 2017 at 15:40

I've been looking for wraps for my bridesmaids that go with their multiway dress. Our wedding is in October and I don't want them to be chilly during photos and the drinks reception is outside. I've...

lyn-lyn, sunday 26-Mar-17 491
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Name my wedding blog!
Moonbeam88, 22 of March of 2017 at 15:52

As I can't let go to the wedding world I'm planning to start a little wedding inspiration blog based on suppliers, venues and real brides in the UK - namely the midlands. I'm finding it hard to decide...

Bruce Neville Photog, wednesday 22-Mar-17 3
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Favour ideas and suggestions?
LuxuriousGoldConfetti695, 10 of March of 2017 at 12:53

Hello, I am struggling with ideas for favours! We haven't really got a theme as such but as we got engaged in New York we are having our table names as places where we went in New York so wondered if...

LuxuriousRedDiamonds, thursday 27-Apr-17 15
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Getting to know you...
Mrs_Conduct, 9 of March of 2017 at 17:31

Hey everyone, I've spent far too much work time reading old wedding reports on here today.... One thing I've noticed is that it's a bit less active and chatty on here these days, the forum doesn't...

lee1a, friday 19-May-17 54
Chidders
Mass dress flash
Chidders, 14 of March of 2012 at 17:06

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

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Multiway Bridesmaid Dress reccomendations for my bridesmaids?
JessRogers88, 6 of March of 2017 at 12:51

Hi all, I am looking for some recommendations on Multiway Bridesmaid dresses? My budget isnt massive but my bridesmaids are all so different i figure this might be a good option? Does anyone have any...

Purpleshoes13, tuesday 7-Mar-17 2
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Alcohol - volume purchases
Mr_P, 14 of February of 2017 at 16:01

Hello everyone Hope you've all had a great Valentines Day Quick question - when volume buying alcohol, is it as cheap these days to get from the supermarket or is Europe still the best option? We're...

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Post ceremony drink
Purpleshoes13, 17 of January of 2017 at 18:19

Hello, I'm struggling to decide on what to serve for our post ceremony drinks. We want to have a local beer as one option and a non alcoholic fizzy drink as another, but unsure what to have for our...

TashAndOwl, tuesday 17-Jan-17 465
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Wedding Research - help needed!
SunnyYellowHair737, 16 of January of 2017 at 20:52

Hi guys! I am currently studying Events Management at MMU and am in my final year, conducting research for my dissertation. I hope that this research will help businesses in the sector to understand...

Purpleshoes13, tuesday 17-Jan-17
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Which caterer would you choose?
BrideintheToon, 10 of January of 2017 at 23:43

Hello again! Sorry I keep asking you guys things - my other half is super laid back so generally doesn't mind either way about things, so it can be hard to make a decision! Ok so I'm happy with my...

BrideintheToon, wednesday 11-Jan-17 9
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Where are you staying on the wedding night?
lucyjo, 9 of January of 2017 at 14:02

Our venue doesn't offer accommodation so we're having to make our own plans for what to do on the night of the wedding. Just out of curiosity, quick show of hands.....are there any other brides doing...

gabrisweet, tuesday 27-Jul-21 10
BrideintheToon
Your ideal afternoon tea? Opinions please :)
BrideintheToon, 8 of January of 2017 at 19:45

Hi everyone, Just wondered if you could give me your opinions please! What would you ideally like to see on the menu for an afternoon tea? I'm trying to keep budgets down so can't go too OTT but I...

BrideintheToon, sunday 15-Jan-17 12
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Newly Engaged
mrsrandall2be, 28 of December of 2016 at 20:14

I am newly engaged and very excited about the prospect of planning my wedding but I am unsure where to start or how to come up with a budget, any advice would be welcomed. At the moment, my plan is...

Stephisaur, tuesday 3-Jan-17 10
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Save the dates - need inspiration
Lilacbouquet, 14 of December of 2016 at 12:50

We would like to send out our save the dates beginning of next year, I have looked through lots of websites and can't seem to find the design I like, so we have decided to make some ourselves and have...

SunnyOrangeStationer, sunday 25-Dec-16 7
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Under 6 month flash
AshleyB230685, 13 of December of 2016 at 14:50

Well I have under 6 months until my wedding and thought I would share a few of my details with you all ? This is my dress - Jodie by Ronald Joyce The back of my dress My bridesmaid dresses for my...

Karen84, friday 30-Dec-16 8
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Centerpiece issue- please help put my mind at ease!
PengAly, 5 of December of 2016 at 20:13

Hi, Had a massive stressful week with the wedding.... I'm having a bit of a centerpiece stress which i'm hoping you could help me with. We love the American twig trees (don't know what they are...

JCVegas17, sunday 8-Jan-17 8
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Prosecco instead of champagne for toast??
FutureMrsCC, 28 of November of 2016 at 16:59

Hi, Is it ok to have prosecco instead of champagne for the toasts and speeches? I don't really like champagne and prosecco is much cheaper. Just wondered if anyone else had done this? Thanks, Nic ...

LuxuriousOrangeStati, wednesday 30-Nov-16 10
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Dress shopping tips wanted
Pandypants, 17 of November of 2016 at 21:27

I'm sure there are lots of posts about this but the search function won't work for me. I start dress shopping this Saturday. Any tips? Dos and Donts? In my true indecisive fashion I have no clue what...

LuxuriousOrangeStati, thursday 24-Nov-16 20
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Help! Can't find a venue
RomanticBrownFlowers475, 13 of November of 2016 at 18:28

Hi All, I need your help! I am struggling to find a venue within budget. We are in the North West of England so looking for this area ideally/Cheshire. Because my husband to be and I have different...

Purpleshoes13, sunday 13-Nov-16
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What have i missed?
ExpensiveOrangeCars624, 29 of October of 2016 at 14:31

Hey everyone I've wrote a list of things I need to arrange for my wedding in Feb 2018 could you guys tell me if I missed anything? Wedding insurance Venue Photographer Dress Suits Bridesaids/flower...

LuxuriousPinkCakes65, tuesday 1-Nov-16 8
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Bridesmaids...
HappyOrangeFlower610, 24 of October of 2016 at 13:14

So I am having 4 bridesmaids, all adults... and so far we can't find a dress they all agree on. I do like the mix 'n match kind of looks I have seen, but I personally would prefer them all the same....

Lapland2015, thursday 27-Oct-16 10
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Make up trial today, hate it!
Annaangeluk2016, 3 of October of 2016 at 16:27

Hi guys, I posted on here a couple of weeks ago about my disastrous hen night and uninviting my friend because of it who was also my mua for the wedding! Well, I managed to find someone else and today...

laurafish, tuesday 4-Oct-16 5
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PP - "She's left it a bit late to get married!"
lucyjo, 21 of September of 2016 at 13:10

Today my dad told my 89-year-old uncle that I'm getting married (I sent him a StD months ago, but it must have got lost, or he just forgot!). His reaction: "She's left it a bit late!" I'm 31!! In a...

Lapland2015, friday 14-Oct-16 13
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UK hen weekend
ShellG, 3 of September of 2016 at 20:32

Hi, Could anyone share their hen weekend plans in the UK? Looking to cater for about 18 but struggling to find somewhere that accepts hens. Newquay would be a preference but open to other suggestions!...

Fairy5, thursday 31-Jan-19 13
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Roughly how much would you expect to pay for hair and make up
LuxuriousRedCakes610, 31 of August of 2016 at 17:53

Hi everyone I was just wondering how much roughly you would expect to pay for hair and make up. MMMany Thanks

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NorthernLights *FLASH* Save the Dates Finally Arrived :D
NorthernLights, 22 of August of 2016 at 14:54

Okay Guys,Heres my First FLASHHHHHH. Lemmie just give you a bit of info - Were having and Icelandic Winter Themed wedding in November 2017 ? My better half popped the question whilst we were watching...

NorthernLights, tuesday 23-Aug-16 10

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