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Weddings & anniversaries
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I just bought my Dress
And paid under half price *Smug* Thought I'd share this!! MSE all the way for me. Dress was £650 reduced to £500, told the shop my budget was £300 (it was more ;) ) Whilst wearing the dress (which will need taking in at the bust :( size 10 dress on size 6-8 boobs) haggled the owner down to £300 on the basis I could pay in…
dress fitting advice please
I am really worried about my upcoming dress fitting,it hopefully will be withing the next 2 or 3 weeks(if its not I will be worried I wont have a dress for the wedding). When I ordered the lady went by my largest measurment which was my waist(because I had a fat tummy)It was out of proportion with the rest of me so that…
eek!!! my landy bridal dress has just landed in heathrow
As the title says really - eeeeeeeeek! COuld anyone else not stop tracking it??
Wedding dress alteration costs!!
Wedding dress alterations are so pricey don’t you think? I didn’t half get a shock when I was told by the bridal shop I had purchased my dress from that it would be £150.00 to take the hem up and add a bustle loop. Any money saving advice? Is it better to take dresses to an independent tailor perhaps? I called a few shops…
Name after marriage
Has anyone changed their name for everyday use, but kept it for professional use? If so, has it caused any problems? Any pointers? I ask because I'm a research scientist, who needs to put a name to scientific papers, this will be my maiden name, and should probably stay the same so I can build my reputation.
Just looking for a little guidance...........
Ok, so trying not to be a Bridezilla, I’m feeling a little upset and delicate at the moment. In brief my mum and dad split when I was young, I no-longer see my mum and my dad lives with his partner. I get on with her relatively well and get on with her daughter great, she’s like a real sister. So me and dads OH don’t…
Wedding Present Ideas
One of my best friends is getting married in a few weeks and I'm a bit stuck for a present. There are things on their gift list, but plates and vases seems a bit impersonal for someone I've known for over 20 years! So I'm looking for some suggestion or ideas if I may! The couple: late 20's, early 30's, she's a teacher,…
Tonbridge Castle anyone used it for wedding ?
Hi all, planning to get married in the spring 2010 if we can get it sorted. We went to Tonbridge Castle today, think it could be good for our planned smallish ceremony. Anyone been married there ? Got any pics or reviews ? I have a few reservations - ie people have to stand, where to have wedding breakfast, is it really…
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