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ExpensiveYellowConfetti904

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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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Top Table - advice needed
ExpensiveBrownStationery678, 11 of October of 2017 at 14:15

Hello everybody! Im looking for some impartial advice. So my dad passed away a couple of years ago, and of course I'm devastated he won't be around for the big day. One issue that's cropped up is...

ExpensiveYellowConfe, thursday 12-Oct-17 1
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Wedding at 9-30am
SunnyBrownHair649, 9 of October of 2017 at 13:27

Is that too early to get married? It's the only time the venue can give me on my date. What would you do?

Paula @ Ollievision, thursday 12-Oct-17 4
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In need of advice
Bride2beKelly, 11 of October of 2017 at 15:02

Ok, so my brother and his partner are due to get married June 2019, it's all booked and it's the venue I've dreamt about being married in. My question is, is it bad taste to also get married there,...

HappyBlueCars582, thursday 12-Oct-17 9
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Roles for friends not in the bridal party
April2018Bride, 10 of October of 2017 at 16:45

I was wondering if anyone was in the same position or had any advice for me. I have a man of honour then my sister & sister in law (to be) as my bridesmaids. I kept my bridal party small as I have...

RomanticPurpleCars98, friday 13-Oct-17 3
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Last minute financial surprises!
ExpensiveYellowConfetti904, 9 of October of 2017 at 16:23

Hi! I am getting married 3 weeks today! Yey! However, I just received the final bill from the venue! Way over the estimate we were given! Add on's for bits and pieces with the menu that appear...

HappyBrownConfetti84, tuesday 10-Oct-17 2
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Invites - Guest Information What to include
pooksgirl, 5 of October of 2017 at 01:33

Hi Hitchers! I'm starting to organise my invites and I'm struggling with what to include on the "Guest Info" sheet. So far I've got: Full address of venue Date and Time menu options Our website How to...

April2018Bride, tuesday 10-Oct-17 5
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Top table
LuxuriousPurpleDiamonds948, 4 of October of 2017 at 13:03

Struggling with top table ideas..... I only have my mum and the groom doesn't have any parents. What sort of top table would be good?

ExpensiveYellowConfe, thursday 5-Oct-17 5
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marriage before moving out stress - advice needed
BlossomKatie1993, 4 of October of 2017 at 20:33

Hi all, so I've been with my partner for 7 years now and we practically live together at my family home with parents etc and have done for years. We know each other inside out, every habit you can...

BlossomKatie1993, thursday 5-Oct-17 7
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Sound limiters at the Barbican
SunnyBlueCakes764, 4 of October of 2017 at 10:11

Me and my partner are getting married at the Barbican next March 2018, we just tried booking a band who have refused to play at the venue due to the sound limiters there. Has anyone got married there...

Chris Giles Photogra, sunday 8-Oct-17 6
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Midweek wedding dilema
RomanticIvoryBridesmaid877, 4 of October of 2017 at 21:01

Hi all, My partner and I have been together a long time and engaged for much of it. We have always celebrated the anniversary of our first date and want to get married on this same date as it has...

HappyBrownConfetti84, thursday 5-Oct-17 2
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Car Fanatic!!
ExpensiveYellowConfetti904, 4 of October of 2017 at 15:10

Hi! I want to incorporate a car into my wedding to surprise H2B but its pretty difficult! I'm staying at the hotel the night before, so I can't arrive in it and he is travelling quite a way on the...

Paula @ Ollievision, friday 6-Oct-17 463
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funky gold shoes
RomanticBlueCakes716, 4 of October of 2017 at 09:29

Does anyone have and recommendations for where to get funky gold shoes for bridesmaids? Mine are irregular choice and I want something similar in style but they don't have anything gold! Any other...

LuxuriousPinkCakes65, wednesday 4-Oct-17 3
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How to get a designer dress at low cost?
Ivana123, 3 of October of 2017 at 12:50

Hi all, I recently got engaged and am now diving into the wedding dresses ... yay ... very excited. I haven't tried anything on, but fell in love with the spanish designer dresses based on pictures:...

RomanticPurpleCars98, friday 13-Oct-17 6
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Wine, Champers etc at bridal stores?
Bride2beKelly, 3 of October of 2017 at 15:30

Hello ladies Question: Are there any bridal stores out there that actually serve you alcohol when trying on dresses? I have imagined it in my mind for years; myself and my bridesmaids sipping champers...

Bride2beKelly, wednesday 4-Oct-17 3
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Mother-In-Law Nightmare!!
ExpensiveYellowConfetti904, 3 of October of 2017 at 13:41

Hi all, A little advice for dealing with a little situation with the mother in law that isn't very nice! My mother -in-law is a known trouble maker and we have had various issues over the years. She...

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Is it crazy.....
MetalBride, 29 of September of 2017 at 19:22

Is it crazy to buy a pair of hand made bespoke shoes for £100? Apparently they are the comfiest heels I may ever buy according to my friend whose wedding shoes came from the same place, the design she...

MetalBride, sunday 1-Oct-17 8
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Invitations
April2018Bride, 28 of September of 2017 at 10:09

I was just hoping for a bit of advice on invitations.. we get married in April & we sent out e-save the dates to save money. We chose fairly plain black & white save the dates with a flower...

Willows2B, friday 29-Sep-17 5
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What to do with guests after ceremony before reception???
ChristmasJazz1920s, 28 of September of 2017 at 16:51

Hi Everyone, I have a bit of a dilemma I was hoping that you may be able to help with. We are getting married in December (2018) and have picked a venue which we fell in love with. Its perfect for the...

Paula @ Ollievision, sunday 1-Oct-17 1
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4 weeks to go and I hate my dress
ExpensiveYellowConfetti904, 26 of September of 2017 at 10:31

So, erm, I hate my dress! Not dislike! I actually don't want to look at it and I have only 4 weeks left. I am due to go for a fitting as its two sizes too big on Saturday and I simply cannot face it....

Bride2beKelly, wednesday 4-Oct-17 10
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Multiway Bridesmaid Dresses
SoozeC1983, 22 of September of 2017 at 16:26

Has anyone purchased/tried on multiway bridesmaid dresses? I would ideally like ones with a tulle overlay but the colours seem more limited. Two birds, Victoria Lou Bridal, Coast and Kelsey Rose all...

ExpensiveYellowConfe, tuesday 26-Sep-17
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Do you need to serve evening food if you have a 3 course meal plus wedding cake?
SunnyGoldCakes798, 24 of September of 2017 at 20:32

We are looking at getting married from around 3pm though haven't set a time (or indeed booked a venue, though we have one in mind, but want to get an overall idea of total budget before committing)....

SunnyGoldCakes798, monday 25-Sep-17 4
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Dress Mistake
SweetpeaConfetti246, 24 of September of 2017 at 15:58

I got a bit carried away when trying on dresses - ended up buying a sample dress as it was a bargain. It's a beautiful dress, just not what I had planned!!!! Don't know what to do now!!! Eeeek!!

The Little Jewellery, sunday 1-Oct-17 6
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Work friends... okay to invite some to all day and some just to night?
HappyGreenConfetti964, 23 of September of 2017 at 18:06

Hi all Don't get married until July but try to finalise my wedding guest list! I have 6 spaces left for day guests, however have 8 work friends I want to invite (well actually another 13 but the other...

ExpensiveYellowConfe, monday 25-Sep-17 1
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Major panic - bridesmaids appointment coming up
Lilacbouquet, 24 of September of 2017 at 11:22

In 2 weeks time I have finally managed to get all 4 bridesmaids together and we are going shopping for their dresses. Originally scouting we found a dress in Nottingham that we liked at the time....

Lilacbouquet, tuesday 10-Oct-17 12
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So I've hit the under 40 days to go mark!
ExpensiveYellowConfetti904, 21 of September of 2017 at 11:22

So this morning I get up and the computer reminds me I have 39 days left! Crikey! I can feel myself getting stressed at the minute and have a list a mile long! I have categorised it- most to least...

ExpensiveYellowConfe, thursday 21-Sep-17 1
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how can I include an absent/ill family member?
LuxuriousYellowDiamonds486, 20 of September of 2017 at 15:57

I am getting married in under 2 weeks...my grandmother has recently been taken ill and isn't looking likely that she'll be able to attend. I'm devastated and so is she. There have been many tears shed...

LuxuriousYellowDiamo, tuesday 10-Oct-17 3
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Wedding dress arrival date has been pushed back by several months.
Squemmy , 20 of September of 2017 at 20:05

Heya! Just looking for some advice on this one, and to find out if anyone else has had a similar experience. I ordered my wedding dress six months ago and paid a 50% deposit around the £2000 mark...

Squemmy, thursday 21-Sep-17 3
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Worried about a lull in the day!
ExpensiveYellowConfetti904, 19 of September of 2017 at 19:14

Hi - I am getting married in october and sat here going through the plans! Im finalising the order of the day: Ceremony, Reception drinks, Speeches, Food - then all of a sudden it is nothing until...

Joey@WarbleEntertain, thursday 5-Oct-17 4

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