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    • Lesley0401
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    My OH hasn't asked his BM yet!! I am getting quite frustrated with him, he hasn't done anything, his suit takes 15 weeks to get made, he hasn't even booked an appointment yet! getting married in 15 weeks so I am so annoyed with him. We wanted him to have one made, saw an amazing place at a local wedding fair where they were fairly cheap (cheaper than my dress anyway)firstly I want him to as I am having a new dress, want him to look amazing too and have something special. He is also a funny shape so normal suits don't fit him. I want him to have green tweed to match his eyes and that goes with my burgundy colour scheme. he wont make an appointment for wedding rings and these two things are all he has to do, he is so fussy but is way too laid back.

    I think I need to pay things off 2 months in advance because it is a destination wedding, it needs to be paid by 4th oct but I got a deal on my credit card that I get 10% cashback, I got the money ready to pay for it anyway so will transfer that over and get the 10% :)

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    • NicoleW665
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    thanks Emily :) i'm not worried about it looking too small of a grooms party now then.

    Lesley - i would definitely get him to ask asap - some best men need the time to prepare a speech and whatnot and your wedding is only 3 months away. I'd definitely get pushing him or book the appointments and let him know he needs to get there otherwise it may be a huge headache for you closer to the time x

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    • Emily17
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    Gosh I would be kicking my OH if he left things to the absolute deadline. CAn you not book the appointments for him and make him go?

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    • CamilaL
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    I need an opinion from you ladies.

    I have started to create the table plan with our confirmed guests. I am thinking about having a children table. Has anyone done that? It is just that parents with kids take almost a whole table, and I wanted the parents to have some freedom and enjoy some adult conversation, but don't know if the parents would be comfortable with having their kids on a table apart. What have you ladies done regarding this?
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    • CommentAuthorClaire1978
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    Moving home this weekend ugh :-/

    On the plus side this is the final milestone n ow before the wedding whoohoo this time in two weeks we will be airborne :-D
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    • Emily17
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    Camila, I wouldn't as the kids would need supervising and littler ones may need help with their dinner.

    I suppose it depends on how old they are? Mine are all 2-7 so far too young.

    Claire, hope it has gone well xx

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    • NicoleW665
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    I was thinking the same Camila but then i thought if the child needs something mum/dad/guardian are going to be pulled from their seat and food.

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    • NicoleW665
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    I had my rehearsal Saturday which was very exciting.

    I had expected to go in and be fine and take it all in my stride. that didn't happen! As soon as we had to practice the vows nerves hit me like a ton of bricks. I couldn't keep a straight face (i'm a nervous laugher) and h2b was gripping my hand like he was scared it would fall off if he let go :'). Neither of us expected it but better now than on the day!

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    • Emily17
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    Thats why you have a rehearsal haha! Ours is 3 days before the wedding on the Thursday. Seems very close but we are just taking that day as the start of wedding weekend!

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    • NicoleW665
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    it is close but that might be good, it will all still be fresh in your mind x

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    • Emily17
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    Hopefully. Also means we can give all the men their suits without having to drive round :):)

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    • NicoleW665
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    good idea! we've got them all driving to our home to get theirs on the morning so they can all get ready together (apart from my dad).

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    • NicoleW665
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    eek! wedding cake is ready! pics don't do justice, it's so sparkly. I love it x
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    • Lesley0401
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    Love the cake :)

    I am nervous about saying my vows, I hate people listening to me! Will have to get over that lol

    I made the suit appointment and we are going Saturday (finally) and I checked with the shop and there is just enough time to do it (hope they say that at the weekend!!)

    Can't push him with the BM stuff though, he will just say he wont have one then! He is the most stubborn person I have ever met! You tell him to do something he does the opposite. I had to cry to get him to agree to book the suit fitting, that was too much out of his day so asked me to do it. Clearly 5 mins is too long for organising a wedding lol little does he know!

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    • Emily17
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    OH didnt want to see his parents on morning of the wedding haha!

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    • Emily17
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    That is so gorgeous!!


    Glad you have your suit appt :)

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    • NicoleW665
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    thank you :)

    Lesley, is there a reason he would prefer to not have a best man than ask one? x

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    • CommentAuthorClaire1978
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    Eeeew I'm not getting a rehearsal so I don't know how I'll react, but I too have a nervous laugh, which I am so ashamed of because it happens at the most inappropriate times :-( I will defiantly be having a glass of prosecco or two to steady my nerves.

    House all packed up just need the chaps from the removal company to come and load up the van tomorrow then we will takeover our new house on Weds, sheesh its all going on!! I'm bound to drop a ball somewhere....
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    • Emily17
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    Claire you will be fine i'm sure.

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    • NicoleW665
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    Claire, once he'd said his bit i'd calmed down enough to say mine with no problem so you'll be fine :) x

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    • CommentAuthorClaire1978
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    Thanks ladies x
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    • InDreamland
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    Can't believe it's my bestie's wedding on Sunday! It's all come round so fast!

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    • NicoleW665
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    managed to bag another day off work so now i have the thursday and friday before the wedding off which takes some of the panic away!

    good luck to your best friend inDreamland!

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    • InDreamland
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    Thanks Nicole!

    So excited. I can't post stuff on here just in case she sneaks a peek as she knows I'm a Mod on here so don't want her to find out what me and the other BMs are up to! Nice surprises obviously!

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    • InDreamland
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    I'm getting nervous about walking down the aisle again even though it's not my wedding. She was talking about sending me down first to set the pace!

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    • NicoleW665
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    I'm getting married on saturday and the nerves are definitely up there! Although i am sending my bm's first as well and was given doing so as an option so it's not unknown to do :) x

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    • Emily17
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    I am still tooing and froing who to go down first. I think i will send my sister so i walk in for abetter part of the music :)

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    • Lesley0401
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    In dreamland, I think actually it is more nerve racking being a bridesmaid than a bride, least when your the bride you are looking exactly ho you want, not how someone else wants you to and you have a reason for walking down the aisle, I was petrified walking down the aisle at my friends wedding.

    Nicole, my OH is a pain in the backside and stubborn. He wants his friend to be the BM but wants to ask him in person - fine that I don't have a problem with it is the fact that he wont meet up with him! not because they aren't talking they just aren't the sort to go down the pub or anything. I am wondering if his issue is that I might not have a bridesmaid now and he doesnt want me to be left out, I am quite happy having my brother do what my BM would have done if she cant come and it would upset me more him not having his friend be BM than not just so I am not left out!
    Can't believe you are getting married at the weekend :)

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    • Emily17
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    Thats both sweet and sad Lesley. It would be a shame for him to miss out but lovely that hes thinking of you.

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    • NicoleW665
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    aw bless him Lesley, it is nice he is thinking about you like that. Maybe tell him that you would prefer he has a best man and it may help him feel better.

    I can't believe it either! it's crazy how soon it is x

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    • Emily17
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    Woohoo, have ticked a few more things off the list this morning.

    Not much left:):):)

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    • Lesley0401
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    So I had a chat last night, said to him about him not asking because of me and he said no, he just wants to do it in person but I did add that I don't want him to feel bad for me and he seemed to ease up a bit, bless him x We are going suit shopping Saturday, he has a time limit of an hour or he will be bored! I told him he better have an idea then before he turns up! He is still getting one made so that is good

    Wow, 2 days and 3 weeks to go you guys, very excited for you :)

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    • Emily17
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    Thats good. Is he going to arrange to meet him?

    It is exciting.
    Lesley, When people say that the last few months fly they mean it. the last 2 months have just flown by so amazingly quickly and now the wedding is literally around the corner.

    I am considering buying a second dress. If my stomach is bad then I think my dress MAY put pressure on it and make it worse. I'm not 100% sure. I have my last fitting 23/09 so I'm thinking of seeing how I feel then and maybe getting one after then. I hate thinking like this because I adore my dress but If I will be in pain and uncomfortable I would be better changing part way through the day. I can always change back after.. I would have to get one from a high street shop. They are all more expensive than my actual wedding dress though!!

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    • Lesley0401
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    Oh no Emily, is it still bad then? I was hoping it would settle down for you. Is your dress an all in one then? Mine is in two pieces so I can wear the top to our little drinks reception in the evening.

    Have you looked at @s0s, D0r0thy P35k1ns, Ph@53 8 and M00n500n? they all have dresses and they shouldn't be too expensive as alternatives, not that you want to do that, Is it possible to speak to yur shop to see if they can do something to the dress to relieve the pressure on your tummy?

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    • Emily17
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    I've just been getting worse and had a really disappointing hospital appt Wednesday :( :(

    This is my dress - please excuse my face and the fact it didn't fit me :)
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    Unfortunately there isn't anything that can be done. It isn't tight around my stomach. It's more the weight pushing down on the top of my stomach. I will see how it is when I try it on once the fitting is done.

    Monsoon was far too expensive. They are approx 300-400 which I cant justify..
    Dotty Ps is good prices and pretty dresses :)
    Ph@s3 * too much :(
    @s0s, i did look yesterday but I wasnt too impressed.

    I think I need to look at proper high st like Dotty Ps if I do decide to go for it. I'm gutted that i am even considering it

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    • Emily17
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    I bought this one..what do you think?
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    • NicoleW665
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    Emily that dress is really lovely! I think it would suit you perfectly x

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    • InDreamland
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    Cute dress Emily!

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    • InDreamland
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    All the best for tomorrow Nicole!!!!

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    • InDreamland
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    I cannot believe it's wedding weekend!!!! OMG I'm so excited and nervous all at the same time!

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    • Emily17
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    Thanks both I feel like I'm talking behind my dresses back and cheating on it!!

    Best of luck Nicole xx

    IDL hope you and your friend have a brilliant day tomorrow xx

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    • CamilaL
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    Omg Emily, such a lovely dress! And don't be silly, your dress will fully understand lol

    Ok, so when I tried on my dress for the first time, I had my hair down, and way shorter than it is now (it was similar to my profile picture in here). My bridesmaids suggested me to have my hair up for the day, and I thought it might be a good idea. So I started trying on styles for my hair and even found a couple that seems to work. But I have really curly hair, and to keep all the frizz tidy and hidden is really hard, but I was giving it a go.
    However yesterday I showed the dress to a very dear friend that I have invited to be a bridesmaid but won't be able to attend the wedding, and she said my hair looks lovely when down and free, and that I was looking amazing on the pictures with my hair down and the dress. That put me in doubt about how to have my hair on the day. My hair can be hard to control, but it also looks gorgeous short and curly.
    I don't know what to do :(
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    • Emily17
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    Without seeing it it's hard to say. Will longer hair hide anything on your dress? That's why I'm having mine up.

    It's definitely no wedding dress but it's ok for half hr an hr if I need a rest. Teehee hope it doesn't mind :)

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    • CommentAuthorClaire1978
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    Emily I really really like that DP dress, especially the bow on the back x
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    • InDreamland
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    Thanks Emily. It was a crazy day with last min preps and a lot of running around but we managed it. Has about 5 hours sleep and now need to get up and ready for 7am meet up to start hair and makeup!

    Eeeaaaakkkkkk! Ceremony is at 1:30pm!

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    Emily your second dress is really lovely - at the end of the day you need to do whatever you need to feel comfortable on the day, and who knows, you may not even have to resort to it in the end, but it is good to have a backup just in case.

    Camila can you go to a hairdresser and try out several different styles to see which one suits you best?

    I have most things for the wedding now done but I'm quite concerned that I haven't had my second fitting with my seamstress and I can't get hold of her despite trying for a while now. She hasn't even looked at the bridesmaid dresses yet and we get married in three weeks! If she could only get in touch to reassure me that there is plenty of time I'd be okay, but this radio silence is not helping my stress levels at all, I keep worrying that something has happened and I won't be able to get my dress from her :-/ Has anyone else been told by their seamstresses that they can get things done in a quick turnaround? I'm wondering whether I should look for another seamstress for the bridesmaids just in case.
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    • Emily17
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    Yeah. My alterations for mine bm and oh waistcoat took less than 3 weeks. Longest was my dress. You have time. Was it through a bridal shop. I would contact them if so.

    Idl have a fab day.

    I am really hoping I don't need it :)

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    • CamilaL
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    Loz, I think three weeks is time enough, but for sure you should try to get in touch with her asap, even if it means you going in person to talk to her.

    I would love to show you guys the pictures, but after these changes on the website here you can't access my profile, so it is very hard :(
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    • Emily17
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    After you get married you become a power user and can then post photos xx

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    • Emily17
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    The dress arrived at lunch and it looked horrible. My mom liked it but i felt rubbish in it :(

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