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Charles
Charles

Alva, Perthshire · From August 2025

Happily married 🎉

2 August, 2025

282days 16hours

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Accessories
Marie, 24 August, 2023 at 08:31

Hi all I have my wedding dress already but need to get some accessories like a belt, veil etc how do I go about this because usually for wedding dress shops don't you need an appointment? And can I...

Charles, friday 24-Apr-26 13
Justkeepswimming
Hair piece help
Justkeepswimming, 15 April, 2016 at 22:18

Where did you guys get your bridal hair pieces from? I am after a dainty clip with a few diamantés and pearls to go at the top of my loose bun. The bridal shop ones are about £90 though! I had a quick...

Benjamin, thursday 30-Apr-26 8
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Photobooth recommendation
Danielle, 3 December, 2024 at 20:42

Hiya, I’m getting married at Sandy cove hotel in north Devon match 2025 and I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a photobooth in the north Devon area please?

Rakhi, wednesday 22-Apr-26 4
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Wedding dress shopping
El, 2 February, 2025 at 22:04

Since the engagement, I found out my mum wanted to go dress shopping with me and my sister only. She even said in front of my fiancée “your mum has her own daughter she can go dress shopping with”,...

Charles, sunday 19-Apr-26 9 2
Knownowt
Silly sports day ideas
Knownowt, 23 September, 2008 at 15:08

I need to think of a number of events for a silly sports day- participants being 12 unfit blokes, 6 women and (where possible) about 6 toddlers/young children. So far on the list I have: three-legged...

RosalindRigour, wednesday 6-May-26 25
Cosmopolitan
Buying a property on potential contaminated land
Cosmopolitan, 24 September, 2008 at 16:20

Hi, Just looking for some advice. We're in the process of purchasing a property and the environment search has come back today advising that the property may be within 25m of contaminated land. I...

Charles, wednesday 15-Apr-26 24
Flossie Mac
Buying the 'show home' any experiences - good or bad?
Flossie Mac, 3 March, 2009 at 09:37

My OH and I have looked at a new housing development and really like the showhome, not just because of the interior but because it is a larger plot and also has some other advantages. I don't know...

Charles, tuesday 14-Apr-26 18
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how the hell do I stop smoking?
HeavyMetalMaiden, 24 July, 2014 at 12:19

Ok, I have been puffing away for about 10 years (I am only 24), and I have had a guts full. I only smoke about 10 rollies a day, but obviously I am sick of everything that comes with it. I am sick of...

Andrize, thursday 7-May-26 15
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Advice on garden/backyard reception, please!
joobs85, 31 July, 2014 at 17:28

Hi all, new member here. Me and my boyfriend are in the very early stages of planning a low key, low budget wedding for next year (May or September). Neither of us are particularly fancy people and my...

Florida!, monday 27-Apr-26 14 1
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Irish Weeding thing? Betting on the Speeches!
JuniperConroy, 24 September, 2008 at 11:28

Hi, At a lot of weddings i've been to guests at the tables bet amongst themselves on the length of the speeches for a laugh. I've won it once or twice and the money always ends up getting recycled...

Willium, saturday 9-May-26 28
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Giving Notice of Marriage ... interview?
LisBee, 28 October, 2012 at 22:34

Hi we have our appointment for giving notice of marriage tomorrow. Has anyone done this in Alnwick? Also are we interviewd separately and what do they ask? Thanks!

Charles, saturday 28-Mar-26 10
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Dissertation Research
rachjayholl, 3 January, 2019 at 02:05

Hello, I am a 3rd year Events Management student who is currently completing the dissertation stage of my degree. The topic area I have chosen to complete my dissertation within is social media and...

Marklee, friday 8-May-26 13
itgirlno1
Hen night games - non-rude (ish!)
itgirlno1, 12 November, 2010 at 16:11

Hello! I've not been on here since before I got married, so firstly apologies for being a part timer... it's my friend's hen night tonight and I've just been told we're supposed to bring games for the...

CarmenCHunt, 7 hours ago 33
RedB
Indemnity insurance when selling house - I am probably BU!
RedB, 18 February, 2009 at 15:48

We have an offer on our house which is fab news all round as we thought we were going to have to rent it out when we move to our delapidated wreck in the country and try and do it up on no money!...

Rashid, sunday 22-Mar-26 5
*Ducky*
Negotiating price on a new-build property (& cooeeeee to Old Bear!)
*Ducky*, 30 August, 2012 at 16:20

Anyone have any experience? Earlier today Mr DB and I went to look at a house being built on the edge of a very well-to-do-village close to wear we work. Due to it's location it costs more than the...

Charles, sunday 15-Mar-26 31
Ella
Hi All! Catering Question?
Ella, 17 February, 2026 at 10:39

My partner and I are in the early stages of planning. As it stands, our reception will start at 4pm. We aren't planning on having a formal wedding breakfast, we're going to do street food style with...

fgdfgf, thursday 30-Apr-26 10
*ginni of the lamp*
Anyone remember the Crytstal Maze? Need help with (kids) themed games.
*ginni of the lamp*, 30 March, 2009 at 09:35

In what can only be described as a moment of madness I've agreed to doing a Crystal Maze party for my daughter's 8th birthday. When I was a girl, my dad and I used to watch 'The Adventure Game', and...

RGDPS, thursday 7-May-26 37
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Hot tubs
loves-young-dream, 5 May, 2013 at 14:35

We are looking to get an inflatable hot tub the lay-z spa (chavvy I know!) Does anyone have one of these or any hot tub and what do you think of it, do you use it often? I think we will as we love...

Charles, sunday 15-Feb-26 12
Katchoo
Herbal remedies - useful or quackery?
Katchoo, 21 April, 2009 at 11:14

I'm just interested in opinions really. I've never really been paid much attention to alternative medicines, but recently I've had problems with stress and high blood pressure, and was really unhappy...

Charles, wednesday 28-Jan-26 22
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How can i upload photos from my computer to 'wedshots'
Notmy, 18 September, 2024 at 23:05

I recently attended a wedding where the married couple asked us to upload our photographs to a wedshots site. However, everything I've read just says 'download the app' which sounds pointless as the...

Daniel, sunday 15-Mar-26 20 1
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How do I tell guests not to post photos on social networks?
celticcurl, 13 January, 2014 at 15:59

Hi, The only thing that is worrying me about my wedding is guests posting photos of me on any social networking sites. My closest friends all respect my wishes in this - they know the full history and...

Seoler8386, yesterday at 04:13 29
Natalie
Please help!! Having issues with my photographer and my wedding photos are awful… Any advice welcome 🙏
Natalie, 20 January, 2025 at 11:47

Hello, I’m looking for some advice, I got married in September 2024 and I’m so unhappy with my photographer and photos. My photographer was awful on the day, and has continued to be awful, I picked...

蚊子, friday 1-May-26 25 2
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Can someone explain storage heaters to me?
Headless Lois, 1 October, 2008 at 11:32

I have Dimplex ones. They have two knobs - an input one (I have set it to 6 as it suggests this for 'cold') and also a room temp boost button. This has settings 1-9 and says 1-no boost, 2- late boost,...

Stephen, sunday 3-May-26 10
samidolls
Share your wedding readings *UPDATED- We've finally picked some!*
samidolls, 19 January, 2015 at 19:39

So we are trying to find something none religious to have read at the wedding. I've seen one I like, but I would like a second reading aswell. We want something that somebody else can read so nothing...

Charles, saturday 27-Dec-25 16
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any one know syn value of this cookie?
Sunny Day, 21 March, 2009 at 18:32

I have some oat and raisin cookies from Sainsburys bakery, the ones that came in a pack of 5, any ideas how many syns they may be. As they area bakery item I know its just going to be a guesstimate, I...

Mohsin, saturday 4-Apr-26 14
pinkandteal
No Smoking???
pinkandteal, 17 February, 2014 at 11:48

Hi all, bit controversial I fear, but is there a way I can say 'don't smoke here' without being mean or coming off as too judgemental??? The issue is our venue includes a conservatory and outdoor...

Stephen, tuesday 5-May-26 14
Gone With The Whinge
Anybody know about electronic tags?
Gone With The Whinge, 20 April, 2009 at 21:27

More novel research. Apologies! I can't seem to find much about these on google, aside from the whole social implications/"do they work?" debate. Does anybody know the sciency bit behind them? Do they...

Blacks, tuesday 24-Feb-26 16
TV show - Battle of the Brides
, 10 May, 2012 at 22:40

A new show is being advertised on Sky called Battle of the Brides, the blurb for it is that it will be two brides, same dress (even though the ones shown evidently are wearing different dresses) same...

Juan, yesterday at 16:40 33
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Losing weight
Joanna, 8 October, 2023 at 21:04

Hi all. I want to get a stone off before my wedding in April 24. I don't want to go mad. I have no idea what diet to follow . Ant tips so greatfully received as I want to focus a bit on this and have...

Arthur, sunday 22-Feb-26 23
Do night schools exist anymore?
, 22 February, 2009 at 09:00

I'm not even sure I'm asking with the right phrase. My Dad did O & A levels at night school (is that what it's called?), back in the mists of time. I did my A Levels at 6th Form, but lately have...

Marklee, friday 8-May-26 32
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сAsino wedding
MatthewMoreira, 24 October, 2025 at 14:07

Hey everyone! I’ve got a fun idea brewing and I’d love to get your thoughts on it — I’m seriously thinking about having my wedding in a casino. 🎰 I’m really drawn to the idea of a stylish, vibrant...

1 Folok, monday 27-Apr-26 41 1
N_R_C
Let Love Lead.❤️🥰
N_R_C, 9 March, 2025 at 00:30

Happiness is free

Mohsin, thursday 2-Apr-26 24 3

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