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Sandra-Dee

United Kingdom · From January 2017

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19 March, 2018

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Opinions on having a menu choice
SunnyBlueFlowers81790, 22 March, 2018 at 13:21

Hi everyone I'm interested in your thoughts on offering a menu choice. We thought we might like to do this so we can cater as much as possible for everyone's likes dislikes etc. However I'm starting...

Sandra-Dee, friday 6-Apr-18 7
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How does income tax work on
BFergusonn, 26 March, 2018 at 13:48

Hey everyone I'm looking to join mine and my fiance's bank accounts, but can't figure out how income tax works. I work full time, but she only works part time and earns within the personal allowance...

Sandra-Dee, friday 6-Apr-18
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RSVPs coming back declined
Lilacbouquet, 4 April, 2018 at 12:35

We are past our RSVP date so am currently chasing them this week, however we have had 8 people pull out so far, most of which are family for the church ceremony and food etc! I'll admit I am very...

Sandra-Dee, friday 6-Apr-18 2
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Seating Plan
SunnyBlueFlowers81790, 13 March, 2018 at 15:54

Hi everyone, I'm looking for ideas from anyone who has made their own seating plan especially for a small wedding. There will be a maximum of five tables including the top one. Ice looked at ordering...

LuxuriousGoldCakes77, thursday 15-Mar-18 1
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Themes - do I need one?
LuxuriousIvoryCars856, 2 March, 2018 at 17:18

Hi ? we are at the start of our wedding plans. We have a date, a venue and a colour scheme of grey and yellow. I've seen that some people have 'themes' my fiancé and I don't have that much in common...

LuxuriousIvoryCars85, monday 9-Apr-18 9
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Seamstress in Bedfordshire/Poss Hertfordshire Wanted
LuxuriousYellowHair73888, 11 March, 2018 at 04:53

Hi All, I am trying to find a reasonably priced seamstress who can do good quality alterations to a wedding dress. I have searched google, but not much help. I think recommendations are the best way...

Sandra-Dee, monday 12-Mar-18
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No Speeches
SunnyBlueFlowers81790, 24 February, 2018 at 14:28

Hi we are getting married in September both and is our second time for both of us. We have decided not to have any of the traditional speeches after the wedding breakfast and are aiming for a very...

SunnyRedCakes86708, monday 5-Mar-18 6
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Bridesmaid / Groomsmen Accommodation... Travelodge?
SoonToBeMrsC2018, 28 February, 2018 at 00:37

Hiya all! I need some advice... After being super poorly and off sick from my training programme for the last three months with another few months to go (without sick pay), we've had to drastically...

Peter, saturday 3-Mar-18 3
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Any body else not having bridesmaids?
Queenie2Bee, 23 February, 2018 at 13:05

Hi All, Our wedding is all booked for this summer, suits have been brought, dress has been brought, flowers, cars and everything else is all in place. Maybe its because i am organised but i am...

Have_you_met_Mrs_Jon, wednesday 21-Mar-18 12
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Seamstress in Bedfordshire/Poss Hertfordshire Wanted
Jokaty82, 13 January, 2011 at 10:06

Hi All, I am trying to find a reasonably priced seamstress who can do good quality alterations to a wedding dress. I have searched google, but not much help. I think recommendations are the best way...

Sandra-Dee, friday 23-Feb-18 6
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Wedding ring worries
SunnyRedCars98276, 23 February, 2018 at 10:13

Hi all, has anyone used any online jewellers for their wedding rings? Im looking at a few companies but am worried about the rings getting lost, or them fleecing me. Anybody had any experiences? Good...

MissPlaced, saturday 24-Feb-18 1
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Timings help
RomanticIvoryHair904, 12 February, 2018 at 13:39

First post here, hello ??‍♀️ What do people think of these timings 3.30pm Ceromony plus photos 5-5.30pm arrive at reception venue (drink provided) 6.30pm speeches (drink for toast) 7.00pm evening...

Sandra-Dee, thursday 22-Feb-18 3
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Colour scheme help needed!
mandapanda31, 7 February, 2018 at 16:10

Hi, Would really love some help with colour scheme planning! Already set on a dusky pink colour for bridesmaids, and a navy suit for the groom etc. Currently confused on how to incorporate my male...

Sandra-Dee, friday 9-Feb-18
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Advise on Timescales!!
Sammyf2970, 2 February, 2018 at 11:31

Hi All, I am getting married in July 2019! Does anybody have any advice on good timescales to start looking for cakes, flowers, photo booths etc? I have booked the venues and I have found my...

RomanticIvoryHair772, saturday 10-Feb-18 3
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Primark Suits
MrsScott2be2018, 27 January, 2018 at 19:26

Hello everyone My fiancee had a heart attack back in October and part of the reason was stressing about paying for the wedding. So we have cut back and saved a lot of money. We are getting lovely...

jeffshamphoto, friday 2-Feb-18 1
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wedding date may 2019
RomanticGreenFlowers37563, 26 January, 2018 at 17:48

Hi all, we have literally just booked our wedding today for 30th May next year which is a Thursday. However we've mistakenly thought that weekend was followed by a bank holiday and now I'm having huge...

HappyYellowConfetti1, monday 5-Feb-18 3
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Top table & divorced parents!
KatherineNx, 22 January, 2018 at 13:36

Hi all, Both my mum and dad are divorced and are remarried, and my soon-to-be husbands parents are still married. My parents and step parents don’t overly get along but will be civil under the...

ExpensivePurpleCars4, thursday 1-Feb-18 3
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Rainbow Club Shoes Madeline Size 6 - NEW
Sandra-Dee, 26 January, 2018 at 14:39

Hello ladies, I was a bit optimistic with the heel height of the shoes I initially bought. Didn't properly put them on before the first dress fitting months after I bought them so can't send them back...

Sandra-Dee, friday 26-Jan-18 484
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How much did you spend on your wedding?
HappyBlueBridesmaid10692, 21 January, 2018 at 23:10

I'm currently saving up for my wedding, I only have £72.60 so far (only started saving this month) I know I can get balloons and other decor cheap from the pound stores & eBay and am open to do...

ExpensiveGreenCakes6, saturday 27-Jan-18 3 1
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German/ English speaking wedding reception- any ideas how to include everyone?
Isabellamaria999, 17 January, 2018 at 09:31

Hello ladies! I was wondering if anyone has got any ideas- I am Austrian and my fiance is English and we are having a church blessing and reception here in the UK. We will have guests from all over...

HappyBrownDecor18059, thursday 22-Feb-18 7
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Informal Evening Buffet- Seating Plan or allow guests to pick?
FutureMrsB2019, 22 January, 2018 at 12:34

Hi, We are getting married in June 2019 and I was wondering if anyone could help me. We are not having a wedding breakfast, we have decided to get married later and head straight in for an evening...

Jade, monday 7-Nov-22 1
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Help! Etiquette re: wedding reception 1 year after rushed wedding due to illness
Little_magpie, 18 January, 2018 at 11:05

Hi I'm looking for suggestions, advice and blunt opinions on how to hold our wedding reception 1 year after the wedding please!! We planned a very small wedding ceremony with immediate family and a...

Sandra-Dee, thursday 18-Jan-18
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Alterations
LuxuriousPurpleCakes715, 12 November, 2016 at 20:02

Hi everyone! So I bought an ex sample dress which needs quite a bit of altering to fit me. My wedding isn't for another year but we're on quite a tight budget and I wanted to know how much to set...

Sandra-Dee, wednesday 17-Jan-18 3
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When do we tell the guests about accommodation?!
GeordieDevonBride, 15 January, 2018 at 11:00

This is likely to be my first of MANY questions on this forum! After much searching, we have finally booked our wedding venue. We are originally from Newcastle and have been together over 7 years, but...

HappyBrownDecor18059, tuesday 23-Jan-18 5
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Married in London?
RomanticGreenDiamonds31478, 14 January, 2018 at 21:52

My partner and I are visiting London in march and are wondering if there is anywhere/anyway we can get a quickie wedding whilst there? There is 55 days before we arrive so i'm hoping that is enough...

Sandra-Dee, tuesday 16-Jan-18
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Just starting out....
ExpensiveYellowStationery45231, 28 December, 2017 at 14:24

As the title says.....newly engaged! But oh my it's overwhelming. I've been married before but that was a 3 month planned registry office. But I'm getting really.overwhelmed with even just looking at...

LondonSquirrel, tuesday 19-Jun-18 4
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Need tip in organizing a trip and paying for other people
ExpensiveIvoryCars881, 13 October, 2017 at 16:33

Hi all, I and some friends (but not super close friends) want to organize a weekend trip together for our lovely friend who is getting married. I offered to book the flights and accommodation. I've...

Sandra-Dee, monday 16-Oct-17
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Getting legally married 2 years before our wedding?!
sunshine_bunny, 7 September, 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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Is 12 months to plan a crazy idea?
Caroline88xx, 3 August, 2017 at 11:21

Hello! I got engaged last month so we're currently looking at dates/venues.

RomanticOrangeFlower, wednesday 23-Aug-17 9
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'Open when' letters/gifts for the wedding day - ideas?
PinkGems254, 18 August, 2017 at 12:05

Hi, Our wedding day is just a few weeks away and I am trying to pull together a gift box for my OH. I really like the idea of 'Open When' letters/gifts that he can open at various points during the...

PinkGems254, thursday 24-Aug-17 7 1

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