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Reasonable cost of custom plantinum wedding ring?
Not sure if anyone might have an idea here? Fiance's engagement ring is platinum and an odd shape so wanting to get one made to fit next to it. A high street chain quoted an absolute fortune, £1500 for a plain band 12 weeks to make it. An independent jewelers who seemed more knowledgeable (said my partners ring could be…
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Great 'What I wish I’d known before my wedding' Hunt
Great 'What I wish I’d known before my wedding' Hunt We want MoneySaving couples' pointers for a money-saving wedding. Is there something you learned you wish you'd known earlier? Whether haggling with venues, bagging second-hand frocks or just realising most expensive doesn't equal most special. Click reply below to…
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Wedding budget
So I was hoping to pick a few brains on how to plan a wedding without costs spiralling, everything seems to be escalating and I am getting worried! So I have appeared to have blown the budget on a tent, we are doing it in a family garden- in a tipi, this is £4,500 with all decor/tables/chairs/dance floor/lights/heaters etc…
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Did you have a first dance?
We get married in a few weeks & we don't really want a first dance, neither of us like being the centre of attention so find this part really uncomfortable. We like the idea of the DJ asking everyone to get up on the dance floor and join us for the first dance. We've had mixed reviews from people who we spoke to, some…
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Wedding Marquee- How Much To Expect To Spend?
Hi Money Savers, Partner and I are getting married next year. We've had a few quotes for marquees, tents etc. but honestly I'm just not sure how much is 'reasonable' to spend on a marquee. At the moment it's coming out as the biggest expenditure- is this right?! We've got around 100 people to protect from the elements. I…
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Anyone know where I can sell my wedding dress?
Hello there. I'm normally only on the debt free wannabe section, but I thought I'd pop in here to ask this as you're all far more likely to know. I'm trying to sell my wedding dress and shoes (maggie sottero - julie size 10-12) and I don't know where to start really. I don't want to put it on ebay because they've blocked…
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Lengthening a wedding dress...
Hello Hoping someone can help me. I've found my dream dress in a sample (so much cheaper) although I am worried it won't be long enough. The sample is 54" from the center dip to the bottom of the lace. I've measured myself and in heels I'd need an extra 3 inches. The dress is Maggie Sottero Callie (can't add a link…
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Wedding & Anniversaries Board Links Index (inc each month's)
This is the index for the Weddings & Anniversaries Board, and replaces the previous stickies. The All New Wedding Tips Thread - no chat please, just your tips MSE Moneysaving Wedding Discussion Our 3K Budget Wedding Planning Do Your Own Wedding Flowers My Big Day is ................ Wedding Diet Thread
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When MSErs get married ...
... they do so very frugally! Yes, Marleyboy and I will finally be tying the knot in 2018, only eight years after moving in together, we wanted to be certain :D So how frugally can we do this? It'll be a weekday. In a registry office. With four guests. And lunch afterwards. The dearest things will probably be the outfits,…
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Wedding Invites & Gifts, the quagmire
Hello folks I am in the process of making up wedding invites. One thing that is a bit awkward is what to put for gifts. The good lady and I have a house already that's reasonably well kitted out, don't need much at all really. Money is always welcome (the day is going to cost a fortune!). However, I want to keep the invite…
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? Excessive room charge
Hi, just looking for opinions regarding an issue. My son is getting married next month and the hotel where reception is being held have reserved bedrooms for guests to stay overnight. We planned to book around 10 rooms and were told charge would be £142 for double room. Some family are travelling up day before so I looked…
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First Dance song choice
Didn't want to hijack Scrimpers post "to first dance on to not first dance." However, what was your first dance song if you did dance? To start you off. Mine was "Heaven knows I'm miserable now" by the Smiths. A last minute change by my new husband, thought it would be funny!! Ha ha. The room erupted in laughter! Very…
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Music
Have been looking for a good band to play at our wedding this September, have looked at a few websites (bandsforhire etc.) but not having much luck with availability/ cost. Think indie festival- The White Sripes/KOL/White Stripes/Biffy Clyro/Hozier esc, on that note does anyone know any bands in the South that are good and…
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Is this dress appropriate for a wedding?
I am pretty clueless about this sort of thing - I know white/cream is generally a no-no for wedding guests, but with this bold pattern? What do people think?
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Confetti costs HOW MUCH!!!?
I'm getting married next month (eek)! I've cut costs wherever possible - calling in favours from friends and family and making most things myself! Including: cake, stationery, center pieces, table confetti, wedding favors, wedding signs, and bunting, hair & make up, transport. Thank you to whoever came up with Freecyle!…
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Would we be entitled to our deposit back?
We booked a venue end of 2017 for a wedding a year later. It is 3 hours away from us at a hotel and so most family will be staying. We have no idea who will be as invites are not due to go out for a good few months yet. I emailed the venue end of January to ask to reserve rooms for my parents and sister who has a baby and…
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different ways to make money from wedding dress?
I've been trying to sell on my wedding dress for almost three years now (after getting married August 2013), with no joy. I've tried Ebay, gumtree, preloved, bride2bride, bridal reloved, and selling pages on Facebook (both local and national ones). I'm not asking for a huge amount of money for it, as it's not in perfect…
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Wedding On A Budget in Liverpool
Hi, My better half and I are looking to tie the knot in the next 12 months. We've got a venue planned - St George's Hall in Liverpool. We want a small wedding with between 30 and 50 guests coming from Liverpool and London. We've got the wedding venue sorted and are aiming for a weekday wedding, but what we're not sure…
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Engagement Ring - Hatton Garden
Hi Am looking to buy a (very overdue) engagement ring for my wife and possibly another piece of jewellery. Can anyone recommend a jeweller in central London. I work near Hatton Garden but have no idea where to start. Has anyone else made a purchase from there? Many thanks
