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Weddings & anniversaries

Planning a wedding, civil partnership or anniversary celebration? This is the place for MoneySaving tips to ensure your big day doesn't break the bank.

Really pretty DIY wedding shoe ideas
http://blissfullydomestic.com/life-bliss/stunning-diy-wedding-shoes/137466/ I just found this on the Internet. There are some really beautiful ways to DIY customise wedding shoes.
Our July 2014 Wedding - For £1000!
Yep, you read it right, I'm trying to plan a wedding for £1000! me & OH have been together 3 and a half years, have a lovely 9 month old daughter & got engaged at Christmas. We are never going to be rich, and I can't justify spending huge amounts of money on one day, so I'm going to try my very hardest to do it on £1000!…
Are you having a kid's table at the reception?
We're starting to think about our table plan :eek: and we're wondering how everyone is seating kids at the reception. We've got 13 children currently attending, from 6 months to 11 years old. What age do you think they'd be able to sit by themselves? I know the little uns will stay with their parents obviously. The 11 year…
Any brides that don't want to show their arms
I have a real problem with my arms despite being a size 12 my arms have always been big and i haven't been comfortable wearing a strappy top for years. So when it comes to wedding dresses i'm stumped i had bought a lovely two piece and i need a bolero/shrug to match but everything is too small arm wise :o I just don't know…
reception entrance song
any one have any suggestions? we are looking for hip hop/r&b thats not super over done
Best 'Bestman' Speech you've heard?
I attended a wedding a short while ago and the best mans speech was the craziest and most entertaining I've heard. Thought I would see how it compares? The best man explained about his and the grooms past then explained during the early years of eBay how the thought of themselves as 'wheeler dealers' – buying and selling…
Do you think this is a good Buffet For the price?
Hi Everyone, I posted on here a while ago about how much buffet food to do for my friend. I wondered if you could tell me what you think to this buffet , She is getting married and only having an evening do with a buffet , she has told me approx. 65 people with 15 ish being children. I am making her cake she doesn't really…
wedding favours idea
Hello .. this is not really relevant to me as we’re not having wedding favours but thought someone might find it interesting http://www.thespicery.com/pages/spicery_packs/weddingfavours.html it’s little packets of spices.. hangover cure / aphrodisiac / lemon and rosepetal tea / chilli chocolate blend they print your names…
Wedding venue ideas Manchester/Stockport/Cheshire
Hello all, I know this may be a bit of a long shot but I need some wedding venue ideas and inspiration in the Manchester/Stockport/Cheshire area. Our wedding is going to be fairly low key and informal and of course on a budget, google has given me loads of ideas for the city centre, does anyone know of anywhere else, maybe…
Wedding cake help
I have got the 3 celebration cakes from tescos and was wanting to stack them with the polystyrene seperators rather than columns, so its similar to the cake in the pic, problem is the cake boards that the cake came on are larger than the cakes and im unsure of if I can get a smaller cake board the exact size i need, is…
Help, my cancelled florist wont give me my money back!
I was wondering if anyone had any advice that may help. Over a year ago i booked with a local florist for them to do my wedding flowers. I booked because the girl we met was fantastic and really seemed to understand what we wanted. I have since then found out she has left so a few months ago when we started going for…
Make up help?
Hi there girlies, I am on a budget this month as I have a wedding to attend and a holiday for my 30 th to book :) . I need your help next Friday I have a wedding and I need a foundation which will last all day and night! I'm normally a mac girl but I really can't afford it this month! I only wear bb creams / tinted…
Bridesmaid dress help
Hi, Has anyone got or seen a cadbury's purple strapless bridesmaid dress for sale? More specifically they were from BHS 2/3 years ago and designed by Sophie Gray - it's a chiffon type material that's floor length, gathers under the bust with a floating panel of material straight down over the stomach. My best friend is…
Help! non traditional wedding dress
Hello all, I'll introduce myself - I recently got engaged to my partner of 9 years (on our anniversary actually!). Am very excited and we're currently looking at venues, think it will be a city centre wedding in a registry office followed by a small restaurant or hotel reception. Food and a disco, informal and relaxed…
Pocketfold invite recommendations
Hi all, Has anyone ordered pocket fold invites that they would recommend? And the insert cards? Thanks 😊
Cheap Wedding photography - Northwest
Fantastic priced wedding and portrait photographer https://www.suzanneclarkphotography.co.uk Also on facebook https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.clarkphotography
Save the dates
Hey all, might be a bit random but iv brought a app on my iPad and been playing around with invites. I have made a quirky but simple save the date and I'm going to take to the printers to get printed. He's said about £20 for 50 with envelopes, I'm then going to punch a hole at the top, tie a bit of ribbon and add a couple…
May 2013 Brides and Grooms
Hi All, I know it may be a little early for some but I couldn't see one for May Brides & Grooms! Plus we're starting looking at things now as we want to keep the budget as low as we can while still getting all we want. List of May 2013 Weddings 3rd May: deniseb90 4th May: aworbey, karen310 5th May: RiaRia 10th May:…
Weddings Abroad
Hey Everyone We are looking at getting married abroad in 2016 and need some help. We are looking at Seychelles, Orlando or Cyprus. Would be best getting a package holiday and booking our wedding through the holiday company or DIY. I know Cyprus is quite easy to get married. We are also thinking would it be cheaper for us…
Wedding envy...
Hi, I know this is completely stupid but I'm having major wedding envy! My OHs sister is getting married a few months after us. They've booked most things, she's got her dress and her mums really involved. We haven't really booked anything as I keep panicking its all wrong. My mums not bothered unless its on her terms and…

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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payments this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
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Winter Fuel Payments to be extended to pensioners earning £35,000 or less – here's what we know so far
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Winter Fuel Payments extension confirmed for this winter – watch Martin Lewis' instant response and his message to the Chancellor
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to more pensioners this winter – though not to everyone – the Chancellor has today confirmed. However, exact details of who will now qualify still remain scant. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis give his instant response, as well as his key message for Rachel Reeves.
Nationwide Fairer Share: Free £100 bonus confirmed for 2025 – here's who will get it
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Forced onto a prepay energy meter? You may be due money back as 10,000s to be compensated
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