Alva, Perthshire · From August 2025
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Happily married 🎉
2 August, 2025
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52Hi 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...
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...
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?
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”,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...