Current Poll:

What style of wedding dress will you be wearing on your big day?

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What style of wedding dress will you be wearing on your big day?

'50s style (0%)
Full-skirted (0%)
Empire-line (0%)
Mermaid (100%)
Princess (0%)
Strapless (0%)
Short (0%)

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What's your biggest wedding day fear?

Bad weather (25%)
Crying during my vows (5%)
Getting a big spot (17%)
Guests not having a good time (31%)
Tripping up while walking down the aisle (22%)
(0%)

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Would you consider having a destination wedding?

Yes, I like the thought of combining my wedding with a holiday! (50%)
No. I want to get married near to family and friends (39%)
Maybe - it all depends on the venue, that's the most important thing (11%)

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It's hard to believe that it's been a year since 'that' Royal Wedding. Catherine's dress spawned lots of copycats, but are you influenced by celebrity weddings at all?

Yes! I love to see what celebrity brides look like - it's great inspiration (6%)
No! I know my own style and don't find celebrity weddings interesting (53%)
Maybe. It all depends on which celebrity was getting married (41%)

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To help out with costs, many couples are opting to trim their guests lists - will you be ditching all your plus one invites when you tie the knot?

Yes - money is tight and I'd rather spend the money on something else (28%)
No - the more, the merrier on our big day (17%)
Maybe. We might let some guests bring a plus one (54%)

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Would you consider going on a honeymoon in the UK?

Yes, it cuts costs and is just as nice (23%)
No, I want sun and a tropical getaway please! (55%)
Maybe, it just depends on the destination (23%)

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Would you have a joint hen/stag party?

No way. I'm sticking to tradition. (62%)
Yes. My friends are my groom's friends and vice versa (11%)
Maybe - it all depends on what we did (26%)

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What kind of honeymoon are you planning?

A UK break (13%)
A beach break (55%)
A city break (9%)
On a cruise (2%)
A safari (3%)
Somewhere else (17%)
We're not having a honeymoon (2%)

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What's your wedding day budget?

£5000 or less (19%)
Between £5,000-£10,000 (19%)
Between £10,000-£15,000 (16%)
Between £15,000-£20,000 (17%)
Between £20,000-£30,000 (6%)
More than £30,000 (24%)
(0%)

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Are you wearing a veil on your big day?

Yes - I'm a traditional girl! (59%)
No - I'm wearing something more modern such as a headband or fascinator (29%)
Maybe, I'm not sure yet (13%)

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Would you ever consider inviting your ex to your wedding day?

No way! (77%)
Yes, we're still friends (15%)
Maybe - if my husband-to-be was OK with it (8%)

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It's a leap year, so would you consider proposing to your man?

No way! That's his job (61%)
Yes. If I wait for him to pop the question, I'll be drawing my pension (12%)
Maybe, if the moment was right (27%)

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With the Oscars coming up, who is your favourite movie bride?

Bella from Twilight (33%)
Carrie from Sex And The City: The Movie (30%)
Maggie from Runaway Bride (13%)
Mia from The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (8%)
Muriel from Muriel's Wedding (3%)
Another movie bride (13%)
(0%)

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Would you consider cutting back on your flower budget and doing it yourself to save pennies on your big day?

No! Flowers are really important to the look and feel of my big day (35%)
Yes! It saves money and makes it more personal (46%)
Maybe. If I can get some creative friends to pitch in and help! (20%)

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Would you consider ever inviting your male friends on your hen night?

Yes! They're as much my friends as my girlfriends (41%)
No. I think it should be a female-only affair (34%)
Maybe. It all depends on what we decide to do on the night (25%)

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Are you going to lose weight before your big day?

Yes! I want to look my very best (52%)
No. I'm happy the way I am (11%)
A little. I just want to tone up a bit (37%)

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Have you had to make any cutbacks with your wedding budget?

Yes. Money is quite tight so we've cut back on lots of things (33%)
No. We are still going to have our dream wedding! (11%)
A bit. We're doing some DIY projects and looking for some deals to help save the pennies (56%)

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Who was your favourite famous bride this year?

Catherine Middleton (52%)
Kate Moss (10%)
Lily Allen (3%)
Myleene Klass (5%)
Nancy Shevell (2%)
Zara Philips (28%)
(0%)

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Which area of your wedding are you willing to spend less on to save money?

The dress (11%)
The cake (39%)
The reception (6%)
Flowers and decor (17%)
The honeymoon (27%)
(0%)

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Coloured dresses are a big bridal trend for the next season, but would you ditch ivory for a more colourful gown?

No! I want to wear a traditional ivory gown (54%)
Yes! I think it's a great trend (30%)
Maybe. The shape and fit is more important than the colour (16%)

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'First Look' photo sessions are becoming more popular for brides. Are you planning on having one?

Yes. It's a really special moment to share on our own and great to have it captured on camera (5%)
No! The first look should be saved for when my groom sees me coming down the aisle (79%)
Maybe - I might be persuaded! (16%)

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More brides are choosing to get married outside of the peak summer time to save money - when are you getting married?

Autumn (23%)
Winter (14%)
Spring (29%)
Summer (34%)
(0%)

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Sir Paul McCartney's new bride wore a short tea-length dress for her wedding. Would you go short on your big day?

Yes! My legs are my best feature so I want them on display (12%)
No! I think wedding dresses should be long (56%)
Maybe. It all depends on what suits me best (32%)

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How involved is your groom in your wedding planning?

Very. He's more interested in the planning than I am! (9%)
It's 50/50 - we're both taking on our share of the planning (68%)
Not at all - I'm in charge! (23%)

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What do you plan to do with your wedding dress after the big day?

I'm doing a 'trash the dress' photo shoot (3%)
I'm saving it for my children (21%)
I'm selling it (17%)
I'm just storing it away - can't bear to be parted from it! (38%)
Not sure (21%)
(0%)

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How long have you been engaged for?

Less than 6 months (44%)
Between 1 and 2 years (42%)
Over 2 years (13%)

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Lots of people have children before they tie the knot, but would you take the kids on your honeymoon?

Yes! They're part of the family and it would seem strange to go without them (13%)
No! This is about us as a couple (66%)
Maybe. It depends on where we decide to go (21%)

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More and more high street stores are producing wedding dresses, but would you wear a high street wedding dress?

No! It's the one day I don't want to wear high street (23%)
Yes. I've not got a big budget and this will help me save money (25%)
Maybe. It depends on how good they look on me! (53%)

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Weddings are an expensive business, aren't they? Would you like help with the financial side of planning a wedding

Yes, I hate finances and definitely need help! (56%)
Maybe, but I'm leaving the money side of things to my husband-to-be (8%)
No, I'm a finance whizz and totally in charge of my budget (36%)

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Are you a bride who likes to pamper herself? Will you be having any special treatments before your big day?

Yes - facials, pedicures, manicures, fake tan... (59%)
No - I don't think I need any extra grooming (7%)
Maybe - I might have a facial or a manicure (34%)

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The trend for engagement shoots has made its way over from the States to our shores - are you planning on having a photo shoot to celebrate your engagement?

Yes (25%)
No (71%)
Maybe (3%)

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It used to be tradition that the bride's parents paid for the wedding but things are changing - who is paying for your big day?

My fiancé and I are paying for it all (49%)
Both sets of parents are contributing (9%)
My parents are paying for it all (10%)
It's a mixture - everyone is chipping in! (32%)
(0%)

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Kate Moss had 15 bridesmaids at her recent wedding. Will you be following suit?

Yes - the more the merrier! (11%)
No - I'm only having a few bridesmaids (83%)
I'm not having any bridesmaids! (7%)

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What flowers are you having at your wedding?

Freesias (12%)
Lillies (12%)
Lily of the Valley (3%)
Peonies (12%)
Orchids (10%)
Roses (48%)
Sunflowers (3%)

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What\'s your ideal location to get married in?

In a church (22%)
On a beach (49%)
In a garden (5%)
In a hotel (3%)
In a country house or castle (16%)
In a town hall (2%)
Somewhere else (3%)

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Lily Allen is having two pairs of shoes for her wedding day - a high heeled pair for the day and a more comfortable pair for the party. Will you be following this trend?

No, it's hard enough finding one pair! (20%)
Yes! I want to be able to dance in comfort (57%)
Maybe (23%)

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Would you consider doing a joint hen and stag party with your husband-to-be?

No way! It should be girls only (49%)
Yes! A lot of my fiancé's friends are also my friends (17%)
Maybe - depends on exactly what was planned (34%)

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What would you most like to receive as a wedding gift?

Cash (45%)
Charity donations (4%)
Honeymoon vouchers (26%)
Something practical for the house (9%)
Something decorative for the house (2%)
Store vouchers (12%)
Wine (1%)

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Would you wear a copy of Catherine Middleton's wedding dress?

Yes - I want to feel like a princess for the day (34%)
No - it's too conservative for me (49%)
Maybe - but only if it was a good copy (17%)

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The Royal Wedding is going to the be first to be broadcast on You Tube - how will be watching it?

On TV at home (52%)
On TV at party or event (17%)
On YouTube (4%)
I'm going to be on the streets watching it for real! (4%)
I won't be - I couldn't care less about the Royal Wedding (23%)
(0%)

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After you're married, what are you doing about your surname?

I'm taking my husband's surname - it's tradition (68%)
I'm keeping my own name (4%)
I'm taking my husband's surname but keeping my maiden name for work (10%)
I'm opting for a double-barrelled combination of both of our surnames (15%)
We're merging our surnames to create a totally new surname (2%)
(0%)

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Here at Wedding we're always interested in real-life brides, so what we want to know is what dress size are you?

6 or smaller (4%)
8 (12%)
10 (28%)
12 (21%)
14 (20%)
16 (7%)
18 or bigger (8%)

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We love reading a good wedding blog - they're a great source of inspiration. Do you read any wedding blogs?

Yes - they're a great resource for planning a wedding (28%)
No - I prefer magazines and 'official' websites (57%)
Sometimes - it depends on the blog (15%)

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Would you follow William and Kate's example and ask for donations to a favourite charity instead of wedding gifts?

Yes - we have everything we need anyway (16%)
No - there's still lots of things we need (41%)
We'd consider asking for some donations and some gifts (43%)

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Rumours abound about who will design Kate Middleton's wedding dress - who would you like to see her wear on her big day?

Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen (18%)
Caroline Castigliano (14%)
Issa (1%)
Stella McCartney (14%)
Bruce Oldfield (16%)
Jenny Packham (21%)
Vivienne Westwood (16%)

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Vintage is oh-so-chic but would you wear your mum's wedding dress to get married in?

Yes - it would make the day even more special (11%)
No - I want to make my own style statement (57%)
Maybe - it depends on what style dress my mum wore (31%)

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Are you wearing a veil on your big day?

Yes - it's tradition (43%)
No - I'm going for something more modern like a fascinator (32%)
Not sure yet (25%)

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Restrictions are to be lifted later this year allowing weddings to take place 24 hours a day. What time of day would you like to get married?

Before dawn (1%)
Morning (7%)
Mid-day (30%)
Afternoon (46%)
Evening (11%)
Midnight (5%)
(0%)

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Will you be following the latest trend and wearing more than one dress on your wedding day?

Yes (16%)
No (84%)

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Would you have a pre-nuptial agreement?

Yes (22%)
No (78%)

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Kate Middleton apparently wants to put on weight for her wedding. Are you planning on changing your size/weight for the big day?

I want to put on weight (7%)
I want to lose weight (67%)
I'm happy as I am (26%)

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Are you taking your husband's name?

Yes (46%)
No (49%)
Kind of! I'm adding his name to the end of mine (6%)

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Would you wear/are you wearing a family heirloom engagement ring, like Kate Middleton?

Yes (37%)
No (63%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 11 November 2010:

Where are you going on honeymoon?

Europe (29%)
Caribbean (8%)
Africa (5%)
Indian Ocean (16%)
UK (5%)
USA (8%)
Far East (14%)
Other (14%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 3 November 2010:

How many ushers is your groom having?

None (24%)
1-3 (54%)
4-6 (20%)
7 or more (3%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 26 October 2010:

What sort of 'cake' do you want for your wedding?

Traditional white, tiered cake (34%)
Chocolate cake (12%)
Cupcakes or cookies (14%)
Cheese wheels (4%)
Contemporary cake (19%)
Something else (17%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 18 October 2010:

Would you be upset if any of your female guests wore white to your wedding?

Yes, it's really rude (27%)
Yes, but only if the dress looked bridal in any way (54%)
No, not at all (19%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 11 October 2010:

Is your groom helping with the wedding planning?

Not at all (8%)
Only when I ask him to do things (36%)
Yes, we're doing it together (50%)
Yes, he's doing more than I am! (5%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 27 September 2010:

By the time you get married, how long will you have been engaged for?

6 months or less (4%)
6-12 months (19%)
12-18 months (27%)
18 months - 2 years (17%)
Longer than 2 years (33%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 22 September 2010:

How many bridesmaids are you having?

1 (11%)
2 (23%)
3 (23%)
4 (17%)
5 (9%)
6 (5%)
More than 6 (5%)
None (7%)

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Thursday, 16 September 2010:

Do you think you or your groom will cry during your vows?

Yes! I bet we both will (49%)
I will, he won't (34%)
He will, I won't (4%)
Neither of us will (12%)

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Wednesday, 8 September 2010:

Which day of the week are you getting married?

Monday (2%)
Tuesday (3%)
Wednesday (3%)
Thursday (8%)
Friday (20%)
Saturday (54%)
Sunday (12%)

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Monday, 6 September 2010:

Is your mother-in-law involved in planning your wedding?

Yes, heavily (3%)
Yes, a little bit (33%)
No, not all (64%)

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Tuesday, 17 August 2010:

Are you taking lessons for your first dance?

Yes (15%)
No, but we will be practising something at home (24%)
No, we'll figure it out on the day! (47%)
No, we're not having a first dance (14%)

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Monday, 16 August 2010:

Are you buying your wedding cake?

Yes (58%)
No, a friend or family member is making it (40%)
No, we're not having one (2%)

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Monday, 9 August 2010:

Is this your first marriage?

Yes (89%)
No (11%)

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Wednesday, 4 August 2010:

What are you doing for your hen do?

L plates, veils, sashes and flashing badges - the works! (8%)
Spa day/break (18%)
Weekend away (18%)
Cottage break (7%)
Dinner (9%)
Trip abroad (5%)
Themed night out (9%)
Something else (17%)
Not having a hen do (9%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 27 July 2010:

Which bloom will dominate your flower arrangements?

Roses (48%)
Peonies (8%)
Tulips (6%)
Hydrangeas (4%)
Liles (11%)
Orchids (6%)
Something else (16%)

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Tuesday, 13 July 2010:

What are you wearing in your hair on your wedding day?

Flowers (16%)
Alice band (12%)
Hair clip (21%)
Hat (1%)
Fascinator (4%)
Other (37%)
Nothing (9%)

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Monday, 12 July 2010:

Have you been watching Four Weddings on Living TV?

Yes! Love it (76%)
No, don't like it (9%)
Never heard of it (16%)

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Monday, 5 July 2010:

Are you getting married abroad?

Yes (25%)
No (75%)

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Monday, 28 June 2010:

How much are you spending on your honeymoon?

Under £500 (7%)
£501-£1,000 (5%)
£1,001-£2,000 (25%)
£2,001-£3,000 (20%)
£3,001-£4,000 (19%)
£4,001-£5,000 (11%)
Over £5,000 (14%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 22 June 2010:

Are you or your partner inviting exes to the wedding?

No (82%)
He is, I'm not (5%)
I am, he's not (9%)
Yes, we both are (5%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 15 June 2010:

What colour are your bridesmaids wearing?

Pink (9%)
Green (10%)
Blue (20%)
Purple (22%)
Red (11%)
Black (7%)
White (4%)
Yellow/orange (4%)
Brown (5%)
A mixture of colours (8%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 8 June 2010:

How many people are you having at your hen do?

Less than five (3%)
six-10 (35%)
11-15 (20%)
16-20 (21%)
More than 20 (12%)
I'm not having a hen do (9%)

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Wednesday, 2 June 2010:

If you had to spend less on one thing at your wedding, what would it be?

Wedding dress (4%)
Wedding party outfits (16%)
Food (9%)
Drink (11%)
Flowers (11%)
Cake (31%)
Photography (8%)
Honeymoon (9%)

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Tuesday, 18 May 2010:

How many people are you having on each table at your reception?

6 (6%)
8 (41%)
10 (26%)
12 (4%)
A mixture of numbers (18%)
We're having the tables banquet-style (5%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 17 May 2010:

What's your groom wearing on the big day?

A morning suit (32%)
A traditional, blue/black/brown suit (30%)
A contemporary suit (22%)
A dinner suit (tuxedo) (5%)
Something other than a suit (12%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 11 May 2010:

How much have you spent, or do you plan on spending, on your wedding dress?

Under £500 (26%)
£501-£1,000 (34%)
£1,001-£1,500 (20%)
£1,501-£2,000 (9%)
£2,001-£2,500 (3%)
£2,501-£3,000 (2%)
£3,001-£3,500 (1%)
Over £3,500 (5%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 5 May 2010:

Who keeps you in check with your wedding budget?

I'm very strict with myself already (61%)
My fiance (24%)
My mum (3%)
My dad (0%)
My bridesmaids/friends (1%)
My in-laws-to-be (1%)
No one dare try! (9%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 21 April 2010:

How much are your 'chicks' each spending on your hen do?

Less than £30 (9%)
£31-£50 (14%)
£51-100 (28%)
£101-£200 (33%)
£201 + (15%)

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Monday, 19 April 2010:

What type of honeymoon are you planning?

Spa (2%)
Beach (56%)
Adventure (14%)
City (7%)
Skiing (0%)
Sight seeing (12%)
Secluded (8%)

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Tuesday, 13 April 2010:

Are you having a gift list?

No (17%)
No, we're asking for donations to charity (4%)
No, we're asking for cash (29%)
No, we're asking for honeymoon vouchers (20%)
Yes, we're having a traditional gift list (29%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 6 April 2010:

Which of the following are you planning on doing in preparation for your wedding?

Lose weight (49%)
Tone up (29%)
Detox (1%)
Get fit (3%)
I'm happy as I am, thanks (18%)

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Tuesday, 30 March 2010:

What type of food are you serving at your reception?

Sit down meal (72%)
Buffet (18%)
Afternoon tea (3%)
Barbecue (6%)

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Wednesday, 24 March 2010:

What types of readings are you having at your wedding? (Tick all that apply)

Religious (24%)
Funny (16%)
Spiritual (7%)
Romantic (35%)
Personalised (19%)

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Wednesday, 17 March 2010:

How many guests are you inviting to your reception?

Less than 50 (16%)
51-100 (42%)
101-150 (28%)
151-200 (7%)
Over 200 (7%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 9 March 2010:

Are you having your wedding filmed?

Yes (27%)
No (56%)
Haven't decided yet (17%)

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Tuesday, 2 March 2010:

Are you going to use fake tan before your wedding?

Yes (36%)
No, I'm going to go on a sunbed (11%)
No, I'm going to sunbathe (8%)
No, I'm sticking with my natural skin colour (45%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 23 February 2010:

Are you inviting children to your wedding?

No (29%)
Yes, but just to the reception (5%)
Yes, but not all children, just the ones I like! (20%)
Yes, all guests' children are welcome all day (47%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 16 February 2010:

What style of wedding dress are you wearing?

Vintage (14%)
1950s (3%)
Hollywood glamour (4%)
Ball gown (7%)
Princess (15%)
Contemporary (9%)
Romantic (19%)
Slinky (5%)
Mermaid (6%)
Empire-line (4%)
Classic (14%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 10 February 2010:

What month are you marrying (or would you like to marry) in?

January (0%)
February (2%)
March (4%)
April (9%)
May (16%)
June (13%)
July (13%)
August (14%)
September (11%)
October (9%)
November (4%)
December (4%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 3 February 2010:

How are you wearing your hair?

Up (33%)
Down (16%)
Half-up half-down (33%)
Not sure yet (18%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 25 January 2010:

Are you having a marquee?

Yes (15%)
No (79%)
Not sure yet (5%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 20 January 2010:

Who's doing your wedding flowers?

Professional florist (62%)
A friend/family member (17%)
Someone at the venue (4%)
Me! (17%)

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Wednesday, 13 January 2010:

How many weddings are you attending this year? (Not including your own!)

None (40%)
One (25%)
Two (21%)
Three (8%)
Four (3%)
Five (1%)
More than 5 (2%)

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Tuesday, 5 January 2010:

Are you postponing your wedding because of the recession?

Yes (14%)
No (86%)

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Wednesday, 23 December 2009:

Do you have an engagement ring?

Yes, he proposed with it (66%)
Yes, but we chose it after he proposed (30%)
No, not yet (2%)
No, I'm not getting one (2%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 14 December 2009:

Do you have children?

Yes, but I'm not a bride-to-be (4%)
Yes, I have children and I'm getting married (24%)
No, but my partner does (2%)
Not yet, but I'm going to be a pregnant bride (1%)
No (69%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 8 December 2009:

Who's paying for the majority of your wedding?

My husband-to-be and I (71%)
My parents (22%)
His parents (2%)
Other (4%)

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Tuesday, 1 December 2009:

Which season are you getting married in?

Spring (28%)
Summer (46%)
Autumn (12%)
Winter (14%)

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Friday, 27 November 2009:

Who's organising your honeymoon?

Me (10%)
My husband-to-be (31%)
We're arranging it together (54%)
We're not going on honeymoon (5%)

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Tuesday, 17 November 2009:

What type of venue are you having your reception in?

Contemporary hotel (14%)
Castle (8%)
Converted barn (8%)
Marquee (6%)
Old country house/hotel (37%)
Golf club (3%)
Beach (3%)
Village hall (6%)
Restaurant (2%)
Other (13%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 11 November 2009:

Who in your wedding party are you buying presents for? Tick all that apply

Bridesmaids (27%)
Best man (24%)
Ushers (12%)
The mums (21%)
The dads (12%)
No one (3%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 4 November 2009:

Are you using professional hair and make-up artists on your wedding day?

Yes, for both hair and make-up (52%)
Yes, but just for hair (26%)
Yes, but just for make-up (3%)
No (19%)

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Tuesday, 27 October 2009:

Would you prefer your wedding to be eco-friendly?

Yes (56%)
No, I'm not going to compromise what I want (44%)

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Tuesday, 20 October 2009:

What are you having for your wedding favours?

Sugared almonds (3%)
Chocolates/sweets (32%)
I'm making them myself (28%)
Something shop bought and bespoke (12%)
Something shop bought (7%)
I'm not having favours (19%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 13 October 2009:

Are you having a free bar at your wedding?

Yes (15%)
Not entirely, but there will be some free drinks after the meal (25%)
No, guests will have to pay for all drinks after the meal (60%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 7 October 2009:

Would you like more help budgeting and saving for your wedding?

Yes (72%)
No (28%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 22 September 2009:

How many dresses did you try on before you chose yours?

I haven't chosen my dress yet (20%)
Just the one (11%)
Two-five (23%)
Six-10 (17%)
11-20 (15%)
21-30 (7%)
Over 30 (7%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 22 September 2009:

Do you have a wedding planner?

Yes (10%)
No (88%)
We haven't decided either way yet (2%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 15 September 2009:

Will your husband wear a wedding band?

Yes (91%)
No (5%)
Don't know (4%)

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Tuesday, 8 September 2009:

Which word best describes your wedding?

Traditional (46%)
Chic (13%)
Exotic (2%)
Glamorous (9%)
Rustic (12%)
Quirky (18%)

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Tuesday, 1 September 2009:

Who's organising the alcohol at your wedding?

Us (38%)
The venue (58%)
The caterers (4%)

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Wednesday, 26 August 2009:

What part of your wedding are you most looking forward to?

Walking down the aisle (30%)
The ceremony (29%)
Having photos taken (3%)
Dinner, drinks and socialising (18%)
Speeches (1%)
First dance (4%)
Honeymoon! (14%)

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Tuesday, 11 August 2009:

Are you nervous about some of your wedding guests not getting on?

Yes (48%)
No (52%)

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Tuesday, 11 August 2009:

What colour are your bridesmaids wearing?

White (6%)
Pink (16%)
Green (11%)
Blue (17%)
Red (16%)
Yellow (2%)
Purple (19%)
Black (14%)

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Wednesday, 5 August 2009:

Are you changing your name after the wedding?

No (8%)
Yes, I'm going double-barrelled (7%)
Yes, I'm taking just his name (77%)
Yes, but not at work (8%)

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Wednesday, 29 July 2009:

What sort of cake are you having?

White with tiers (42%)
Chocolate (22%)
Cheese (4%)
Something modern and colourful (11%)
Fairy or cupcakes (17%)
I'm not having a cake (3%)

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Wednesday, 22 July 2009:

How long is it until you get married?

Less than a month (5%)
One-two months (7%)
Two-four months (4%)
Four-six months (5%)
Six months-one year (37%)
Over a year (29%)
We haven't set a date yet (13%)

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Wednesday, 15 July 2009:

Where are you planning on honeymooning?

Caribbean (16%)
Indian Ocean (15%)
Europe (16%)
USA (12%)
Africa (7%)
UK (14%)
Far East (8%)
Other (11%)

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Friday, 10 July 2009:

What are you wearing in your hair?

Veil (9%)
Veil and tiara (42%)
Tiara (12%)
Flowers (14%)
Headdress/haircomb (15%)
Other hair decoration (5%)
Nothing (3%)

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Monday, 29 June 2009:

What sort of ceremony are you having?

Religious (48%)
Civil (52%)

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Wednesday, 24 June 2009:

How many bridesmaids are you having?

None (7%)
1 (17%)
2 (19%)
3 (28%)
4 (13%)
5 (7%)
More than 5 (9%)

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Wednesday, 17 June 2009:

How much are you planning on spending on your wedding?

Under £10,000 (53%)
£10,001-£15,000 (24%)
£15,001-£20,000 (11%)
£20,001-£25,000 (6%)
£25,001-£30,000 (1%)
£30,001 + (5%)

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Tuesday, 9 June 2009:

What's your favourite flower?

Rose (38%)
Lily (19%)
Peony (9%)
Lily of the Valley (6%)
Tulip (11%)
Orchid (16%)

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Wednesday, 20 May 2009:

How did you choose your wedding venue?

It's near my family home (41%)
It's near my husband-to-be's family home (10%)
Internet research (29%)
Recommended by a friend (19%)

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Monday, 18 May 2009:

What will you do with your dress after the wedding?

Keep it to pass on (22%)
Keep it for the memories (60%)
Sell it (8%)
Donate it to a charity shop (2%)
Trash it! (1%)
Don't know! (8%)

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Monday, 18 May 2009:

How long have you been with your husband-to-be for?

Under a year (9%)
1-3 years (28%)
3-5 years (25%)
Over 5 years (39%)

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Tuesday, 12 May 2009:

What colour wedding flowers are you having?

White (27%)
Pink (17%)
Red (14%)
Purple/lilac/blue (19%)
Orange/yellow (10%)
Mixed (13%)

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Wednesday, 6 May 2009:

How are you wearing your hair for your wedding?

Up (27%)
Down (22%)
Some up some down (35%)
Don't know yet! (17%)

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Tuesday, 28 April 2009:

Will either of you be inviting exes to the wedding?

No (80%)
Yes, we both will (3%)
I am, he's not (12%)
He is, I'm not (6%)

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Wednesday, 22 April 2009:

Will your wedding photos be black and white or colour?

Black and white (1%)
Colour (4%)
Some of each (95%)

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Wednesday, 15 April 2009:

Have you bought your dress yet?

Yes (50%)
No (45%)
No, but I know which one I'm getting! (5%)

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Monday, 6 April 2009:

Lots of brides 'trash' their wedding dress after the big day for great photo opportunities - would you?

Yes, the pictures would be amazing (11%)
I'll see how I feel after the wedding (19%)
No way! Are you kidding? (70%)

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Wednesday, 1 April 2009:

What's your biggest wedding day fear?

Tripping up while walking down the aisle (11%)
Crying during my vows (21%)
Guests not having a good time (37%)
Getting a big spot (6%)
Bad weather (24%)

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Monday, 30 March 2009:

Are you going to buy your husband-to-be a present on your wedding day?

No (3%)
Yes (67%)
I hadn't even thought about it until now! (30%)

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Wednesday, 18 March 2009:

Who's taking your wedding photos?

A professional photographer (74%)
A friend who's good with a camera (26%)

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Wednesday, 11 March 2009:

Who's giving you away?

Dad (76%)
Mum (7%)
Sibling (7%)
Other relative (7%)
Friend (4%)

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Wednesday, 4 March 2009:

Are you nervous about the best man's speech?

No, I trust him (36%)
A little, but I'm sure it'll be fine (50%)
Yes, he might be totally inappropriate! (14%)

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Wednesday, 25 February 2009:

What are you doing for your first dance?

We're not having one (15%)
A practiced routine (24%)
Probably just shuffling around to our favourite song! (61%)

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Wednesday, 18 February 2009:

Have you gone over your original wedding budget?

Yes (43%)
No (17%)
Not yet, but I think we will! (40%)

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Monday, 9 February 2009:

How many guests are you having at your wedding?

Under 30 (10%)
30-60 (16%)
61-100 (34%)
101-130 (22%)
130+ (18%)

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Thursday, 5 February 2009:

Are you going to make a speech on your wedding day?

Yes (30%)
No (51%)
I'd like to, but I'm not sure I'll be brave enough! (19%)

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Wednesday, 28 January 2009:

On a scale of 1 to 5, how stressful have you found planning your wedding?

1 (5%)
2 (10%)
3 (45%)
4 (30%)
5 (10%)

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Wednesday, 21 January 2009:

What's the most important thing about your wedding day (apart from the groom, friends and family!)?

Flowers (2%)
Cake (0%)
Wedding dress (38%)
Food and drink (12%)
Venue (41%)
Honeymoon (7%)

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Wednesday, 14 January 2009:

Do you have an interfering mother-in-law-to-be?

Yes! She's a nightmare (13%)
A little, but I can cope (29%)
No, she's brilliant (58%)

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Tuesday, 6 January 2009:

How long have you been engaged for?

Less than a month (17%)
Less than six months (23%)
Less than a year (19%)
Over a year (41%)

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Wednesday, 17 December 2008:

What kind of cake will you be having at your wedding?

A classic, tiered sponge or fruit cake (62%)
Something modern like cupcakes or brownies (29%)
A selection of cheeses in a cake form (5%)
Something quirky like a jelly cake (4%)

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Wednesday, 10 December 2008:

How are you sending out your invitations?

Saving money and paper and doing it by email (6%)
Old fashioned paper invites (94%)

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Thursday, 4 December 2008:

What are you asking your bridesmaids to do for your big day?

Have a fake tan (12%)
Get a manicure (15%)
Get their teeth whitened (4%)
Nothing, they're great as they are! (69%)

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Thursday, 27 November 2008:

Recent research shows more couples are planning to get wed in the winter, as it's cheaper. Are you?

Yes, but I've also always loved the idea of a winter wedding (32%)
No, I'm sticking to summer, regardless of cost (68%)

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Thursday, 20 November 2008:

Would you consider renewing your wedding vows in a few years' time?

Yes - it would be great to bring friends and family together again (31%)
Maybe - it would be nice to emphasise our commitment (25%)
No, I'd be happy just getting married once (44%)

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Thursday, 13 November 2008:

How big is your wedding going to be?

Fewer than 50 guests, keeping it intimate (18%)
Between 50-100 guests, our closest friends and family (53%)
Over 100 guests, we want to celebrate with everyone we know (29%)

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Thursday, 6 November 2008:

Will your wedding flowers be eco friendly?

Yes, they will all be local and seasonal (74%)
No, I'm having out of season, imported blooms (26%)

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Thursday, 30 October 2008:

Would you consider doing a live webcast of your wedding for friends and family who couldn't make it?

Yes, it would be great to share it with them that way! (58%)
No, but I'll definitely email them photos of the day afterwards (42%)

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Thursday, 23 October 2008:

Peaches Geldof admitted she rushed into marriage after only knowing her husband, Max Drummey, for a month. How long will you have been together before getting married?

Less than 6 months (3%)
6 months - a year (5%)
1 - 2 years (11%)
over 2 years (81%)

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Thursday, 16 October 2008:

There's a new trend where brides trash their wedding dress after the big day. Would you?

No way, I want to keep it as a special memento (86%)
Maybe - I was thinking of selling it afterwards anyway (3%)
Yes - I'm not planning to wear it again! (11%)

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Thursday, 9 October 2008:

If you were pregnant, would you wait until you'd had your baby to get married?

Yes, I don’t want to have a bump walking down the aisle! (59%)
No, I’d wear a nice maternity wedding dress! (41%)

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Thursday, 2 October 2008:

Will you be using a wedding planner?

No, I want to do it all myself (84%)
Yes, I don't have enough time to do everything (12%)
Maybe, if it gets too much for me and my mum! (4%)

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Thursday, 25 September 2008:

Would you consider getting married abroad if it meant your wedding would cost less?

No; no matter what the cost I want to get wed in my hometown (45%)
Yes; it will be more intimate, too (55%)

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Wednesday, 17 September 2008:

Are you considering taking out wedding insurance?

Yes; I'm worried the credit crunch will affect my suppliers (50%)
Maybe; we're spending a lot so it might be worth it (25%)
No; I'm trusting that there won't be any problems (25%)

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Thursday, 11 September 2008:

How involved has your groom been in organising your wedding?

Not at all - he's left it all up to me (16%)
A little - he gives his opinion on things when I ask for it (61%)
A lot - he's turned into a proper groomzilla! (23%)

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Thursday, 4 September 2008:

Should you throw your bouquet?

Yes, it's tradition! (54%)
No, I'd like to keep it as a memento (32%)
Not sure - I'll decide on the day (14%)

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Thursday, 28 August 2008:

A new series of Don't Tell the Bride started this week. Would you let your husband-to-be organise your whole wedding?

Yes, I totally trust him to know my taste and wishes (42%)
No, never in a million years! (58%)

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Thursday, 21 August 2008:

This week newly-married groom, Kris Dyer, has taken his wife's surname and become Mr Myddelton. What will you be doing?

Taking your husband's surname (67%)
Keeping your own (28%)
He's taking yours (5%)

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Thursday, 14 August 2008:

What are you asking for as wedding gifts?

Traditional: homeware, etc (19%)
A donation to a charity (4%)
Travel vouchers for your honeymoon (77%)

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Thursday, 7 August 2008:

Last week a couple got married dressed as characters from Cinderella. Are you having a themed wedding?

Yes, it's fun to do something a bit different on the day (10%)
No, I'm sticking with tradition (90%)

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Thursday, 31 July 2008:

How do you plan to tone up for your big day?

Taking out gym membership (13%)
Going on a diet or eating more healthily (84%)
Having a little help, like lipo! (3%)

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Thursday, 24 July 2008:

Is the credit crunch affecting how much you'll spend on your wedding?

You've saved for ages and are splashing out (50%)
The credit crunch has hit and you're doing it on a budget (50%)

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Monday, 16 June 2008:

Are you having a hen night, hen weekend or even a hen holiday?

not having a hen party (12%)
hen holiday (9%)
hen weekend (45%)
hen night (35%)

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Thursday, 12 June 2008:

Are you wearing white on your wedding day?

Yes (72%)
No (28%)

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Wednesday, 28 May 2008:

Would you consider having cosmetic surgery for your wedding day?

Yes (25%)
No (75%)

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Monday, 12 May 2008:

Did you choose your own engagement ring?

Yes (53%)
No (47%)

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Friday, 25 April 2008:

Are you planning to use artificial flowers at your wedding?

No (80%)
Yes (20%)

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Thursday, 24 April 2008:

Are you spending the night before your wedding with your husband-to-be?

No (81%)
Yes (19%)

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Friday, 4 April 2008:

Are you inviting children to your wedding?

Yes (56%)
No (44%)

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