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Archives for August 2008

Any ideas where to find a hairband like this??
I was looking at the trash the dress link earlier and have found an ideal hairband, decided to wear my hair down if I can find one like it - can anyone point me in the right direction? It is in the picture of the top banner on this website, twisted metal one. http://www.trashthedress.com/
Confetti 10% off this weekend
Good morning all, I just got an email from confetti.co.uk giving 10% off this bank holiday weekend. It says to just visit one of their stores or use the code BHOL808 if ordering online. Does not include things already on promotion, personalised stationary and it can't be used with other offers. It ends on Monday 25th. I'm…
Venue deposit
We're off to look at some venues next week and I am wondering how much is usually requested as an initial deposit to secure a date. I just want to make sure I don't get a shock and can pay the deposit if that's what we decide we want to do. Thanks
Hair Dilemma
Quite a while back I had a hair and make up trial which cost me £80 and was a complete disaster (LOL!). After that, I decided that I would do my own make up and go to my usual hairdresser on the morning of the wedding for them to put my hair up. They booked me in for a trial in May and verbally quoted me £30. My normal…
wrapit gift list transfer to debenhams and get £100 instead of £50
dont know if this has been covered already cause i have been on my honey moon :j but just read on the debenhams site if you were with wrapit and want to change to debenhams they will give you a £100 voucher instead of £50
where to get disposable cameras developed
we had a few disposable cameras for the kids so any suggestions on where to get them developed the cheapest :confused:
OK so what have I forgotten....
I think I'm all up to date with the wedding planning stuff with 10 weeks to go. Would someone mind looking over this and pointing out what I have missed? Church - order of service yet to be done (probably by me) Reception venues x 2 -still have to see DJ to confirm he is OK (bar's DJ who does all of their work) so will do…
wedding favours
Im planning on making my own wedding favours and i am looking for inspiration as i dont really know where to start or where the places are to buy the materials needed. Please help
I will fit in my dress!!
Hi all After collecting my dress from the bridal shop I noticed it is a bit snug on my upper back - I have read about Universal Contour Wraps and was wondering if anyone has had this done before and if you were pleased with the results? I am booked in for this Saturday and the website says they guarentee atleast 6 inch…
How to find out budget for engagment ring without asking outright?
Ok, this might seem like a strange question! My b/f and myself are discussing getting married in the future. He has asked me what kind of engagment ring I prefer (I said white gold or platinum, single solitaire and I also said that I would like to help choose it seeing as im going to be wearing it for a very long time!)…
Ebay/Internet Dresses....Part 2 Pls?
Evening All, I've just spent the last couple of hours reading the original Ebay dresses thread and it's great to hear all about the fabulous dresses that have been bought in true MSE style. However...I am even more confused now than when I started!! I am now very interested, but as the posts start in February this year, a…
Dress decision
Well I fell in kove with a dress a few weeks ago I fell in love with a dress I tried on in a bridal shop and I didnt look at the price tag until I was wearing it and then found out it was £1k. Matt said I could have it but we would have to cut elsewhere so for the past few weeks I have been battling with the decision and…
Table Cloths....HELP!!
Hi all I need your help - I need to find some cheapish table cloths to use for the tables in our marquee. I need 5ft round ones and 6ft rectangle ones, I looked in to hiring them but they are ridiculously expensive. I just want plain white/ivory ones I get married in 3weeks so need to get these ASAP really Thanks
bits and bobs
Hello, Dont usually come on this bpard but I got married last year and have a couple of bits we didnt use. We have around 100 favour boxes that you put together yourself - includes bases and lids - they are in Ivory hammered type card. I also have several packs of champagne feathers.
Wedding on a budget
I thought this story about a couple doing a wedding on a budget was very interesting and apt to the site http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7565534.stm I do not know if I would want to do a budget wedding for my own 'big day' though (if it ever comes).
Problems with guest list and FIL....
ok, my fiance and I decided when we got engaged that we didn't want any children at the wedding as we don't have any ourselves and to be honest we've been to too many of them where they were just a pain. Anyway, my future FIL wasn't hugely happy about this, because his side of the family is small so he wants everyone to be…
How many bridesmaids are you having/did you have??
I'm curious to find out how many bridesmaids are the general consensus. I only ask because people seem quite surprised when I say that I'm having 5. And this number had to be cut down!! Mine are all adults and they are: My sister OH's sister My best friend My oldest friend (and I was bridesmaid at her wedding) Another good…
Help! Photographer
I have spent all morning browsing the websites of local photographers and can not believe the prices some of them want. Some of them cost more than our entire wedding! I am based in Cannock, Staffordshire and want a wedding photographer for less than stupid money!!! Can anyone recommend anyone?
cheap Champagne. where?
dose anyone know where i can get cheap Champagne? for wedding Insert by Martin To help we've this now see the full Cheap Champagne guide
Where is H2B spending night before wedding?
Hi I was wondering where your H2Bs will be night before the wedding? Is it tradition that they dont see us on the morning, night before or actually in our dresses before the ceremony?? I really dont want him to stay away the night before. He can disappear for a couple of hours the next day with our daughter whilst I get…

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