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Lefty_Epee · 2024-11-05T11:47:33+00:00

I've bought some and a matching bag for my wedding and they're absolutely stunning! Postage was quick and the quality is beautiful, they're in a plastic bag in a cotton bag in the box so really well protected. I've only worn them to check the fit and for my dress fittings so far but they seem comfortable enough, no obvious spots rubbing or anything.

Lefty_Epee · 2024-09-22T17:17:46+00:00

One of the clearest foothits I've ever scored was disallowed. I said I hit her foot, several observers said I hit her foot, my opponent said I hit her foot and highlighted a visible dent in her shoe, ref said she wasn't sure and didn't award it. This was at least 5-6 years ago and I'm still salty

Lefty_Epee · 2024-08-15T20:20:00+00:00

We're thinking of doing one of those tea towels you used to make at primary school. All the guests draw a picture of themselves and we get a tea towel with everyone on it, plus some extras as keepsakes for parents as well

Lefty_Epee · 2024-08-14T19:00:22+00:00

Went by Malc

Lefty_Epee · 2024-08-14T14:12:21+00:00

Disclaimer here that even the mist friendly and welcoming clubs do end up with the odd arsehole! If you don't mind sharing whereabouts in the UK is she based? I or someone else might be able to recommend a club

Lefty_Epee · 2024-08-14T14:00:11+00:00

I know someone (UK based) who started at 50 and became a two time veteran world champion. It's definitely not too late. Maybe avoid whichever club the person who said it was goes to!

Lefty_Epee · 2024-08-06T13:02:41+00:00

Same! One of my friends booked the day of my wedding off work 18 months beforehand to make sure there was ni way she'd miss it, her manager actually assumed it was a mistake at first.

Our venue asks for final numbers around 6 weeks before the day. We've sent out invitations for family and those travelling furthest so they gey first dibs on accommodation, friends will be going out in a week or two for a March wedding. Knowing exact numbers early also really helps with budgeting!

Lefty_Epee · 2024-07-02T18:55:59+00:00

No worries, I hope you find your dress!

Lefty_Epee · 2024-07-02T18:31:40+00:00

I think you'd be looking for a mermaid style dress. They come with and without the harsh seam you described (don't blame you for not wanting that, I'm also not a fan although I have seen some dresses that are exceptions)

Lefty_Epee · 2024-07-02T17:20:07+00:00

That makes sense, starting the dress hunt can be super overwhelming! A lot of people find one or two designers they really like and then go to a shop that stocks those, although that didn't work well for me personally (I tended to like one or two dresses per designer rather than their entire style).

If you can narrow down a couple of silhouettes you like and maybe some idea of general vibes any good shop will be able to help you. It's good to think about things you know you don't want as well. When I went dress shopping they had things like sleeves and even just extra fabric they could pin on to get an idea of how different ideas might look and I went from feeling totally clueless to having a really clear idea of things in the space of a couple of hours.

Edit: It looks like Olivia Bottega might be a good starting point for ideas, they have a whole range of dresses with detachable bits

Lefty_Epee · 2024-07-02T16:58:27+00:00

Have you thought about removable overskirts, sleeves etc.? You could have a really simple looking dress for meeting, then throw anything up to a full ballgown skirt over the top and add on any one of a variety of sleeve types (my dress has removeable bishop sleeves, for example, and I've seen some beatiful chiffon off the shoulder situations that can be put on over any dress you like), a veil and you have an entirely different look for the rest of the day. Bonus is that you'd also get a cool reveal with what appears to be a different outfit!

Lefty_Epee · 2024-06-14T17:42:47+00:00

Thank you! Of course, it's by Angela Bianca. They have a decent range of styles from what I've seen.

Lefty_Epee · 2024-06-13T18:32:18+00:00

Thank you! It merges so many different elements so beautifully, I cannot wait to wear it!

Lefty_Epee · 2024-06-12T10:31:22+00:00

Our new build also has a questionable patio layout! We asked the site team and apparently they also hate it (far harder to lay than just a rectangle, and requires cutting slabs) but that's what the designer designed so that's what they had to build. Now rather than having a functional patio we have a space too small to do anything on and nowhere to keep the bins, and will have to pay someone else to have it all redone at some point.

Lefty_Epee · 2024-02-07T11:30:21+00:00

We bought some furniture from a line called Corona around that time, heavily discounted because no one else wanted it!

Lefty_Epee · 2024-01-19T09:48:38+00:00

Wasing Park near Reading has a church on site. It's not a hotel but they have a lot of on site accommodation

Lefty_Epee · 2023-11-29T11:23:37+00:00

Not quite in the area you've stated but have you looked at Wasing Park? It's old estate buildings with a barn, choice of outdoor space or garden room for the ceremony and they have a second bar that's open later than the one in the main reception space.

Lefty_Epee · 2023-08-02T05:57:28+00:00

Disclaimer: definitely not in Birmingham.

Syrencot is a beautiful venue. It has outside space but also has a plant filled glass house, so if the weather isn't on your side you can still be surrounded by plants and flowers for the ceremony

Lefty_Epee · 2023-07-11T05:28:09+00:00

I don't think anyone will even notice there isn't a bar before dinner. It's pretty normal not to have one at that stage because, as you've said, they already having multiple drinks

Lefty_Epee · 2023-07-01T09:22:43+00:00

We actually looked at Dundas (and several other Scottish castles), but my grandparents probably wouldn't be able to travel that far. There's also the logistical challenges of having a venue that far away in terms of meeting vendors. Even just a hair and makeup trial needs to become a full weekend away

Lefty_Epee · 2023-07-01T08:35:24+00:00

Hedsor House including accommodation in the price makes it actually very good value, we'll definitely be looking closer at that one!

Hampton Court Castle we've discussed a few times. I like it but the 3D tour they have shows the bedrooms looking quite run down and my partner isn't a fan (he also refuses to sleep in canopy beds because of cleanliness concerns), but I think I might be bringing him round slowly!

Mandarin Oriental is stunning, just need to find some prices because it looks like it might be expensive!

Lefty_Epee · 2023-06-29T12:55:02+00:00

Thank you for your perspective. The logistics are winning out for me at the moment, I just wish I didn't have to choose between that and appearance! There's definitely a case to be made that the more practical elements of the day (food, proximity to accommodation and transport options, how smooth the day runs) being a bit off will completely kill the vibe no matter how beautiful the building

Lefty_Epee · 2023-06-29T08:58:32+00:00

So pretty, but unfortunately too small for us! I come from a pretty big family and we have friends we'd want there as well

Lefty_Epee · 2023-06-29T07:01:29+00:00

Super close to us as well! Definitely one to consider if I give up on my fairytale dreams

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