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HappyBrownConfetti849

United Kingdom · From June 2017

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Happily married 🎉

23 May, 2018

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A new bridesmaid?
Lilacbouquet, 8 December, 2017 at 19:14

I have a friend who I have known since we were babies. We fell out at secondary school and lost touch for a few years but have been back in touch for a few months again now. She has been really...

HappyBrownConfetti84, tuesday 12-Dec-17 1
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Fearing wedding planning ; My family dislike him
HappyGreenDecor947, 9 December, 2017 at 21:50

My family dislike my fiance and he in turn dislikes them. Its started since we first dated...my dad said mean comments about him to me calling him jabba the hut because of his size. Then in March this...

HappyGreenDecor947, wednesday 13-Dec-17 5
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Ah mother keeps inviting her friends
Meg101, 4 December, 2017 at 21:44

I'm getting a little nervous now, 10 months to go and we still don't have a guest list but my mum's alright because she seems to be making her own for us! It started with one friend, then two now it's...

HappyBrownConfetti84, tuesday 5-Dec-17 1
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Practical venue or beautiful venue
RomanticGreenDecor945, 21 November, 2017 at 12:45

My fiancé and I are struggling to decide between venues. There are some really wow factor ones about 40 minutes drive for most of our guests, or some alright ones within taxi journey distance. Should...

BlossomKatie1993, sunday 26-Nov-17 2
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How to ask for gifts on an invite?
Lilacbouquet, 8 November, 2017 at 12:27

We are wanting to order our invites this week/next but not sure what wording to have to ask for gifts. We are asking for money for our honeymoon and think we will have a website where guests can go on...

RomanticBlueCakes716, wednesday 15-Nov-17 5
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Hen do help from non-BM?
Lilacbouquet, 30 October, 2017 at 14:30

I need some advice with my hen do which I would like to have in April 2018. My BM’s are not interested for one reason or another (I shan’t go into detail), which means I am going to end up planning it...

MrsR2B18, tuesday 31-Oct-17 2
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House hire as venue
LuxuriousBrownBridesmaid935, 27 October, 2017 at 16:58

We've had an idea to hire out a large house / whole venue with accomodation for our wedding either Friday to Sunday or 2 days in the week We will have around 40- 50 people and would like to have...

HappyBrownConfetti84, monday 30-Oct-17
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Newly engaged- Wedding planner recommendations please!
LuxuriousBrownStationery1006, 24 October, 2017 at 20:13

Hi all, Newly engaged and overwhelmed by the enormity of now planning a wedding! I'm guessing a good first step will be to find a planner to try and keep track of everything. I'm thinking a binder...

HappyBrownConfetti84, friday 27-Oct-17
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Afternoon tea wedding struggles...
Blondebride27, 26 October, 2017 at 10:11

Hi guys, Having an afternoon tea for my wedding breakfast (4pm) with canapés before, and a hog roast in the evening. Afternoon tea will include warm scones, sandwiches, brownies or shortbread, and a...

Chapples, monday 30-Oct-17 4
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My friend stole my idea!
ExpensiveRedCars840, 24 October, 2017 at 00:34

Ok so my friend got married earlier this year. She only recently got her photos back and was not happy with them. She booked a different photographer for a reshoot and got some photos back.. I had a...

SpecialEdition1987, saturday 30-Dec-17 5
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Food opinions needed
Lilacbouquet, 23 October, 2017 at 13:16

We have got to the 'confirm the buffet food' time, I am happy with the main course and dessert, then we are having a buffet late evening for the evening guests and top up for the all day people. This...

LuxuriousPinkHair953, thursday 26-Oct-17 11
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Help 'uninviting'
ExpensiveBrownStationery362, 21 October, 2017 at 07:55

Hey gang... I essentially need to uninvited someone from my wedding in March. Invites are going out to friends THIS WEEK, so she hasn't had an official invite yet. Bit of a backstory- She's my best...

ExpensiveRedCars840, tuesday 24-Oct-17 2
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Change of date help
MrsScott2be2018, 20 October, 2017 at 21:37

Hello, My fiancee had a heart attack and doctors think it was due yo stres if trying yo pay for a big wedding and honeymoon. So we have brought the wedding back to Kent where we live. To get a great...

HappyBrownConfetti84, sunday 22-Oct-17 3
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Selfish MOH
Coopertobe, 20 October, 2017 at 00:48

Hi all, I'm getting married in 100 days! Here goes...I live in Northern Ireland but we are getting married in England as it makes more sense taking my small family over there rather than all my FH...

HappyBrownConfetti84, friday 20-Oct-17
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Hen Do Help!
JLLS, 19 October, 2017 at 12:49

It has been a while since I posted in here as I got married 2 and a half years ago! I am now planning my sisters hen do who is getting married at the end of the year. It is a couple of weeks to go to...

ExpensiveRedCars840, tuesday 24-Oct-17 3
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Informal wedding ideas - having a meltdown!
Toelopeornottoelope, 18 October, 2017 at 21:54

Hey there everyone, We are having a huge conundrum... We'd like a pretty informal wedding, civil ceremony and then a little food but no 3 course meal, no speeches and no couple dance, and focus...

Sorbet, friday 27-Oct-17 7
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Holiday Cottage Rental for Reception
SunnyGreenConfetti967, 15 October, 2017 at 12:24

Hi, recently engaged and hoping to be tying the knot around this time next year. This is my first time posting on here but have been spending some time reading other threads! We would like to get...

Yana, thursday 16-Feb-23 7
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Lake district wedding
Harrypigeon, 14 October, 2017 at 09:16

Hi has anyone got any suggestions for lake district venues?

RomanticPinkDecor912, wednesday 18-Oct-17 1
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In over my head and could really use some tips!
PrettyinPeach96, 14 October, 2017 at 23:37

My eldest sister just set the date for her wedding in 10 months time. Which is great! Except that my other sister (the official maid of honour) is in another country and won't be returning back to...

Willows2B, wednesday 18-Oct-17 1
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No alcohol
SunnyBlueCakes960, 14 October, 2017 at 12:40

Hi I need some advice please. We are having issues with our reception venue and so we are looking at hiring our local village hall. They don't have a bar there and some family members are telling us...

HappyOrangeDecor917, monday 23-Oct-17 7
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Nontraditional Venue help
kte2019, 10 October, 2017 at 16:42

Hello, We are based in Berkshire and ideally are looking to hire a big house for a weekend for our Wedding Reception (would be amazing if it was also licensed for the ceremony) but are struggling! We...

HappyBrownConfetti84, thursday 12-Oct-17
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In need of advice
Bride2beKelly, 11 October, 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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Wedding Dress or Not?
ExpensiveGreenConfetti931, 7 October, 2017 at 15:07

Does everyone have a wedding outfit that they never wear again? Or are there people who have outfits they wear in the future? Maybe separates they wear with other tops/bottoms? I'm feeling overwhelmed...

MetalBride, sunday 15-Oct-17 4
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Top Table - advice needed
ExpensiveBrownStationery678, 11 October, 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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Is it ok to request bridesmaids find own shoes?
Meg101, 11 October, 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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Wedding at 9-30am
SunnyBrownHair649, 9 October, 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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Meal Options
ExpensiveGreenConfetti931, 9 October, 2017 at 22:03

We're thinking of an 11am ceremony, followed by a tea-type meal (sandwiches, scones, cakes) at whatever time that would be after the ceremony. And then a hog roast (with a veggie option. Which may be...

ExpensiveGreenConfet, wednesday 11-Oct-17 1
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Can't find a venue I like! What to do? Help!
crao, 10 October, 2017 at 19:08

Please help! I can't find a wedding venue that I like and I just dont know what to do. My dream would be to get married and have the reception at home in the garden but of course it's not possible to...

Sorbet, thursday 12-Oct-17 1
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Last minute financial surprises!
ExpensiveYellowConfetti904, 9 October, 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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Village hall decoration
Trollhammeran, 27 September, 2017 at 07:01

Hi. We're having our reception in the local village hall and looking for some decoration ideas. We were planning on having the dj out of the way on the stage, maybe hang some lights down in front but...

Mats, saturday 29-Jan-22 5
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Ideas/ help needed on this dress!
HappyOrangeCakes796, 8 October, 2017 at 10:06

Hi everyone! I got this dress for the wedding and am really excited about it. But I do notice that it kind of poofs out below the torso, accentuating the (small) paunch that I have. Does anyone have...

HappyBrownConfetti84, monday 9-Oct-17
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Make-up
Northerngirl, 8 October, 2017 at 11:32

Hi ladies Please can I ask for your help. I haven't got money in my budget for a Make-up artist. Do you know if any shops on the high street will do make-up for my wedding. I was thinking along the...

Willows2B, wednesday 18-Oct-17 5

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