Who are you?!??!?!?!?!?!?

Hi, i'm Bec, I'm 27 ( although I've been adding an extra year to myself for a while for some unknown reason until my auntie corrected ne on sat)

I live in milton keynes with H2b and our 4 kids, i'm a SAHM as two of our LO's are autistic. They are 8,7,3 and 2.

I am a proper foodie, not the posh stuff just good old comfort food...and lots of it.

Our wedding colours are hot pink and navy blue, we get married on 5th September 2015. Its a big traditional church wedding, my inner girly has escaped and the further we go, the bigger, pinker and sparklier it gets.

Please note tho, it was actually my Oh that chose the pink colour scheme, after I vito'd his claret and blue west ham theme.

Hi, I live in Milton Keynes too!

Name: Sarah

Age: 25

I live: Milton Keynes

Work: in a nursery as room manager

My house is: a 1 bed flat owned by mortgage. Looking to move to bigger place after we marry and try for children

Wedding: 13th September 2014

My fiance proposed: 31st December 2012

Colour theme: cadburys purple with lilac and cream

My wedding is: civil ceremony in hotel, followed by wedding breakfast and evening reception

My dress is: not what I thought I would have chosen but I fell in love with it!

General...

Name - Kayleigh

Age - 28

I live - South West London

For a living I - work in procurement buying trading platforms and software for a bank.

At weekend I - Go for cycle rides with OH, do some gardening, go out for dinner, and I love going for a mani, pedi and a glass of wine with the girls

I enjoy - relaxing in my garden (tiny few meters of garden), slobbing on the sofa with OH watching TV, food and a few glasses of wine. Oh and I really enjoy a holiday

My pet peeves are - Anything that involves my commute into the city. I have a hatred for the northern line and the people who travel on it.

My little pleasures are - Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. Also wine and I hate to admit it but I watch TOWIE.

My favourite flower is -alliums. Not for a bouquet, they just look pretty in my garden.

My naughty food is - did I mention that I liked chocolate

Food I dislike is - Really fishy fish. I only started eating fish recently and I can just about manage a salmon fillet, cod or a fishcake.

My house is - rented and tiny but we really love it. We can't afford to buy in the area we live and don't want to move just yet.

My favourite film is - Breakfast Club or Ferris Buellers day off. - Anything 80s

My favourite style of music is - Anything thats on the radio. I have to sing along and I have a terrible singing voice.

Children - I don't have any yet. I think I want to wait a year or 2 so that we can buy our own place and I can take a another step up on the career ladder.

Wedding...

My colour theme is - No real theme. Bridesmaids are in Navy and Men are wearing Grey but there isn't much more navy or grey.

My wedding is - October 2014- Time is moving too quickly for my liking.

My fiance proposed - In New Zealand on the 5th February 2013

My wedding is - fairly small but the evening party is rapidly growing.

The catering is - Standard. 3 course meal and evening buffet.

I've discovered I dislike - Everything matching. I always envisaged picking a colour theme and then having everything in that colour but started to plan and realised that it just wasn't me.

I've discovered I love - things not matching

My dress is - Lovely - and not what I thought I would have picked. I normally steer clear of lace so OH is going to get a big surprise :-)

Name -Dave or dude

Age - 33

I live -In Luton- i am from Tamworth, lived in Birmingham also and Burton on Trent

For a living I - wwork for the Environment Agency trying to save the earth captain planet stylee

At weekend I - try to spend as much fun time with the kiddies as i can. I have a girl 19 months and a boy 5 months. Me and the mum try to get some time to ourselves too if were lucky enough.

I enjoy - F1, going out, exercise, walks, outdoors, cars, wine, food, beer, food, my children, food...movies... you get me...

My pet peeves are - a lack of courtesy to fellow our people- on the road and in the work place or in the street etc. A lack of manners, and

My little pleasures are -erm... every weekend a F1 race is on?

My favourite flower is - chosen by my better half! lol

My naughty food is - indian also, plus many other foods.. nachos topped with jalepenos cheese and salsa! NOM! chicken and tuna is my staple diet.

Food I dislike is - i dont understand... dislike... food... im not sure i understand the question! lol

My house is - mortgaged, we are 2 years into our first place. :-)

My favourite film is -transformers, marvel avengers, k paxx, ace ventura, independence day, dumb and dumber, the place beyond the pines. im a sucker really of my generation!

My favourite style of music is - 90's house and trance, hip hop and r n b, however i love my radio 2, and capital for when i need my modern fix.. i especially love jazz, soul and gospel too.

Children - as mentioned above, i have a little monster and a lil boy :-)

Wedding...

My colour theme is - pastel

My wedding is - May 2015

My fiance proposed - i proposed on 20.11.2011 outside of the oxo tower on southbank over looking St Pauls :-)

My wedding is - about 100 day time and 150 evening guests, so average id say. At St Mary Magdelene in Gt Offley just north east of Luton, and then onto the White Horse at Tea Green also just North east of Luton.Very relaxed and casual- we just want to have fun :-)

The catering is - bbq and evening fish and chips

I've discovered I dislike - not found anything yet......

I've discovered I love - my ebay purchases to decor and create my lovely budget wedding.

My dress is - hopefully a secret to me until the moment i see her walk down the aisle :-)

Name - Sal, Muffry, muffers

Age - 30

I live - in cheshire

For a living I - am a registered veterinary nurse

At weekend I - like to shop

I enjoy - food, dancing like a fool, cider and TLC

My pet peeves are - lack of manners, people who act the like world owes them something and Clare Balding!!

My little pleasures are - bbq hula hoops and ginger ale

My favourite flower is - I don't really have one

My naughty food is - Chinese

Food I dislike is - most veg and fish

My house is - not my house.

My favourite film is - Sleepless in Seattle, when Harry met Sally and Transformers

My favourite style of music is - anything by the foo fighters. I also love fleetwood mac and Paloma faith

Children - one day hopefully. For now I have my scrummy nieces and nephews to enjoy

Wedding...

My colour theme is - gold and pinks

My wedding is - April 2015

My fiance proposed - Xmas day 2011

My wedding is - taking forever to come around!!! Other than that it's exactly what we want from our day.

The catering is - a carvery with a choice of 3 desserts. Chips, bacon and sausage butties in the evening. Yum

I've discovered I dislike - the whole present giving with the speeches and structured updo's

I've discovered I love - gold! I always hated gold!

My dress is - Gonna fit! I've lost 2 stone nearly and it fits!

Im another bec/ Beckie/ rebecca

age 32

i live in leeds

for a living I am a contracted project manager for Manchester airport (yes I commute everyday!)

children I have 2 girls to a previous relationship aged 14 and 10

wedding...

theme is black and red

date July 4th 2014

the wedding is bigger than originally planned, 70 in the day 120 night, stately house with a marquee reception. Lots of fun things, magician, casino and photobooth, BBQ chocolate fountain and candy cart!

my dress.. Not what I planned and double the budget but I love it!

the honeymoon 2 weeks adults only all inclusive in Mexico!!

xx

Name - Chelle

Age - 34

I live - just outside Portsmouth but originally from Debry

For a living I - am a supervisor for an EPOS company tech support desk

At weekend I - catch up on housework, craft and chill out (but I work one in 4 weekends)

I enjoy - reading, browsing the internet, playing casual games, watching movies

My pet peeves are - arrogance and ignorance. And people that crunch food really loud, grrrr.

My little pleasures are - a soak in the bath with a good book.

My favourite flower is -calla lily

My naughty food is - chinese takeaway or pizza

Food I dislike is - fish, any and all types

My favourite films are - Labyrinth, Slipper and the rose, les miserables, lord of the rings films, frozen

My favourite style of music is - everything, very eclectic taste

Children - none for me but h2b has 5 kids (all grown up)

Wedding...

My colour theme is - red (Liverpool red!)

My wedding is - 1st November 2014

My wedding is - relaxed, registry office then pub!

The catering is - hot dogs for the afternoon (but mum is doing a few buffet bits too) and a finger / fork buffet for the evening

I dislike - people not sending RSVPs

I've discovered I love - planning things

My dress is - a-line, sweetheart neckline, very long train, heavily embroided and beaded, and beautiful

Nice idea Frootishus!

General...

Age - 30

I live - Oxfordshire

I am from - Swansea

For a living I - am a fundraiser

At weekend I - often visit parents or in-laws, occasionally go for walks with the OH.

I enjoy - reading, salsa dancing, singing, rowing, rugby (actually watching most sports), wine

My pet peeves are - bad manners from table to general social, people who say "aks" instead of ask - just no need people!!

My little pleasures are - home baking, mainly bread at the moment because my oven hates cakes, a large cup of tea and an uninterrupted hour to read, chocolate, fizzy wine, my friends

My favourite flower is -fressias

My naughty food is - fish & chips!

Food I dislike is - tomatoes and Guinness - one gives me a rash and the other makes me vomit.

My house is - small but perfectly formed. Owned with a mortgage.

My favourite film is - 10 Things I Hate About You

My favourite style of music is - Please DON'T make me choose! I have everything from acappella to happy hardcore (although not a lot of the latter!) on my iPod and my musical selection depends on my mood. I do have a lot of salsa, musicals, swing and classical though.

Children - Yes please. Although I fear if we operate on the OH's timetable my clock will have ticked out.

Wedding...

My colour theme is - not really overarching, but aubergine, silver and ivory.

My wedding is - December 2014

My fiancé proposed - 13th July 2013

My wedding is - a family affair in the day, widening out to friends in the evening. Church and a hotel, nothing earth-shattering, but all by the banks of the River Thames.

The catering is - hot sausage rolls and mulled winter Pimms, wedding breakfast tbc, bacon baps for the evening lot

I've discovered I dislike - all the fuss and flimflam around weddings. Some things you need, some things you may want but they aren't deal-breakers, other things you are just being told you need by the wedding industry!

I've discovered I love - favours. Twee, and old-fashioned, I know, but we're having them.

My dress is - nothing like I thought it would be. I am going to feel like a glamourpuss!

Hello :-)

Im Alex.

Im 23 and my fiancé is Theo (Tay) 26. We are getting married on the 8th November.

I have a 11 month old daughter Imogen and 2 Pomeranians called Coby and Rupert.

Im a stay at home mommy and Tay is a chef and property developer.

We are getting married at Pimhill Barn in Shrewsbury and our wedding has a winter theme with black, white and silver. My big things are entertainment, decor and food!

my dress is Ramsay by Maggie Sottero and my evening dress is by Justin Alexander but I can't remember the number :-/

im quite new and looking forward to getting to know everybody better.

I'm an OM, but i'm going to join in too.

I'm ER, (newly) 29, and from Tamworth.

I married my Brummie H on Halloween 2011. We had a very small wedding. I wore a black and purple 1950's style dress, and had a loose Hello kitty theme, to go with my tattoos. He never proposed, but we already had the house and kids, so thought we might aswell get married. Full on romantics, we are.

I am a SAHM, and spend my time surrounded by 4 small people, aged between 3 and 10. due to this, I drink copious amounts of Prosecco.

My lifes little pleasures, are crocheting, tattoos, Prosecco, my kids bedtime, eating Chinese food and watching the Avengers.

Aaaah I have loved reading all these!! I will comment to individuals later as i have maaaany questions

Hi!

I'm Kati, I'm 33 and live in Northampton. Getting married 5 September 2014. I'm a financial adviser by day. Have 3 pet rats who are our babies. I am obsessed with the Manics. I play the cornet and sing in bands as a hobby. I'm scared of spiders, needles, heights and cats! I only eat 'beige' food. I drive a 17 year old Fiesta and love it!

My fiancé proposed 18/12/13 although we had already booked the wedding by then anyway. We are having a gothic wedding, and my dress is a black velvet Pagan handfasting dress.

Hello!!! ?

Name: Louise, Mildred or Millie (as in Mildred Hubble from the worst witch! The Vicar will be pleased.......)

Age: 32 and a bit

I will be living in Derby but I'm from Nottingham, not sure how I'll cope with moving so far ?

At the weekend if we can afford it we like to go to a gig if there's one on that we fancy, if not stay in with a few beers, exciting times!!!

I enjoy spending time with OH, listening to music, watching live bands, being creative either sewing, knitting, crap attempts at baking but I like the challenge! Beer & wine although not together it doesn't go down too well.....

Pet peeves: Again ignorance, people being rude & bad manners. And those hairdryers that youths seem to ride about on that make that stupid noise. Or 'Chavcycles' as my nephew calls them!!!

Little pleasures: A nice cup of tea, a nice soak in the bath, the smell of freshly mown grass, the smell of a bonfire, the smell of flowers...... bit of a nature girl lol

Fave flower: Roses, Lavender

Naughty food: Chips!!

Food I dislike: Celery & sprouts! Yuk!

Fave films: Practical Magic, Lord of the rings, 300, Thor, Iron Man, The Craft, Pulp Fiction

Fave style of music: I've got an eclectic taste in music, I listen to all sorts but my Fave bands are Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Fleetwood Mac, (Stevie Nicks is my fave singer), Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Avenged Sevenfold, Paradise Lost, Nightwish.

Children: Hopefully one day ?

Wedding Theme: Butterflies, Purple & White except my dress is Ivory!

Date: September 27th 2014

Proposed to on NYE 2013

Wedding is average with guests around the 90 mark, both day & evening as there are some elderly who are leaving early evening then hopefully will have same number evening guests.

Catering is hot & cold buffet for wedding breakfast with dessert buffet, not sure about evening food either BBQ or just normal buffet

I dislike trying to be organized when I'm the least organized person on the planet. Apart from OH lol!

I love: The creative DIY bits, even though I've worried that they're not brilliant quality I've still enjoyed making them

My dress is: Completely me & Unique ?

Hello!

Name: Rachael

Age - 25.

H2B - 29.

We have a 6 year old daughter.

I live - Peterborough, Cambs.

For a living I - Work in Customer Service.

At weekend I - my H2B works most weekends, but I do things with my daughter, see my Mum and other family.

I enjoy - Prison Break (currently!), wine, Mount Gay Rum, Birhtdays, Christmas, holidays, chocolate, cheese, long bubble baths & candles.

My pet peeves are - People who bite their nails & the general state of public toilets.

My little pleasures are - Watching my daughter have fun, giggling with her relaxing evenings with my H2B.

My favourite flower is - Oooh Peonies, Tulips, Sunflowers, Roses.

My naughty food is - I have so many naughty foods, chocolate & takeaways!

Food I dislike is - I don't think there is a food that I dislike particularly.

My house is - Long term rental in a perfect location.

My favourite style of music is - Very eclectic taste!

Pets - 3 kitties.

Wedding...

My colour theme is - Dusky pink / pastlels.

My wedding is - May 2015

My fiance proposed - 1st December 2013

My wedding is - Relativly small, 40 ish guests. Church wedding followed by reception of course.

Honeymoon - Las Vegas hopefully.

The catering is - Afternoon Tea - evening option yet to be decided

My dress is - Yet to be purchased, yes, I'm running out of time I know, argh.

General...

Name - Rebecca (officially) Bekki to all who love me

Age - 42

I live - Gillingham, Kent I am from - Bexleyheath

For a living I - earn nothing working my butt off as a mum of four, and study for my OU degree

At weekend I - run my daughter to majorettes, visit my mum and dad or stay home with OH while his youngest visits us

I enjoy - crafting! I make cards, I scrapbook and love papercraft. I read all the time too

My pet peeves are - bad grammar, people singing the wrong words to songs, out of tune singing, being late, bad manners!

My little pleasures are - facials (which I don't get often), having my hair brushed and/or washed, tea and cake with my girls, a darn good book!

My favourite flower is - bluebells! I love the bluebell woods

My naughty food is - Chinese food for me

Food I dislike is - bananas and tomatoes. They make me cringe. I hate the squishiness of tomatoes and the way they spurt their insides out eww! And the smell of bananas makes me want to vomit ?

My house is - my OH's at present although that will change after the wedding. A three bedroom victorian terrace complete with ghost.

My favourite film is - Beaches when I want a good cry; Juno because it was our first official date; Lord of the Rings because I want to be an elf!

My favourite style of music is - Robbie Williams; but I am eclectic and have over 4000 tunes on my itunes. I love 80s stuff but I will listen to almost anything. Not a fan of rap or hiphop though.

Children - I have 4. Daughters of 24 and 16 and sons of 21 and 8. I am about to become stepmother to three more as well ?

Wedding...

My colour theme is - burgundy and ivory.

My wedding is - 22nd September - 55 days time!

My fiance proposed - July 1st 2012, at the celebration meal for my 40th.

My wedding is - a two-part extravaganza on a budget! Ceremony on a monday followed by party on the saturday which doubles as my OH's 50th biryhday party.

The catering is - a buffet provided by our guests in lieu of a gift!

I've discovered I dislike - the assumption that we are the parents of the bride/groom or that we are renewing our vows, and having to chase RSVPs

I've discovered I love - my friends who are doing so very much to help make this wedding happen!

My dress is - D'zage, pre loved and cost £100 making it my best bargain

Name - Sarah

Age - 27

I live - Derby

I am from - Derby

For a living I - am a lab assistant in a hospital microbiology lab

At weekend I - sometimes work :-( if I'm not working I'm probably visiting family or tidying up after OH!

I enjoy - reading, watching movies, walking, camping & spending time with my nephews.

My pet peeves are - bad drivers!!

My little pleasures are - catfish (the TV program) and OBEM

My favourite flower is - Alstroemeria

My naughty food is - pizza!

Food I dislike is - nuts and fish

My house is - our home! We brought it 2 years ago.

My favourite film is - stardust

My favourite style of music is - Everything! People at work love my iPod as they don't know what is going to be next!

Children - no yet but some soon hopefully.... OH needs a little more persuading!

Wedding...

My colour theme is - Cadbury purple and ivory

My wedding is - 20th September 2014

My fiancé proposed - Christmas Day 2010

My wedding is - a big celebration all in one place!

The catering is - 3 course wedding breakfast and posh buffet in evening

I've discovered I dislike - the extra cost added on just because of that 'W' word!

I've discovered I love - eBay!

My dress is - amazing! Subtly sparkly and Lacey!

Brilliant idea!

General...

Name - Like to stay a bit anonymous at least until wedding is done with!

Age - 27

I live - Warwickshire

For a living I - work as a teacher in a reception class

At weekend I - have started socialising more recently, going out for meals, drinks and quizzes. Also love a good old trawl round the car boot and charity shops.

I enjoy - reading, arty-crafty stuff, zumba

My pet peeves are - arrogance, racism, sexism and generally people looking down on others for whatever reason

My little pleasures are - a pot of tea on a weekend morning (instead of a mug), red wine, an evening of cheese, crackers and nibbles

My favourite flower is -tulips, daffodils, gereberas and anything frilly like carnations

My naughty food is - anything sweet

Food I dislike is - not an awful lot actually! Not keen on roast beef or roast pork but will give anything else a try.

My house is - rented from a family member, not a wise decision and can't wait til we can buy our own place after the wedding!

My favourite film is - Some Like it Hot, Wizard of Oz, Life of Brian and disney films

My favourite style of music is - golden oldies are always my go-to choice, any 60s and 70s rock n roll but also chart music

Children - None yet, hoping to have wedding, buy house then get baby making!

Wedding...

My colour theme is - purples

My wedding is - April 2015

My fiance proposed - on holiday in August last year with some heartfelt words on the beach at sunset

My wedding is - taking over my life and on 11th April 2015

The catering is - 3 course sit down meal, evening buffet with some hot and cold options, sweetie buffet, cake with different flavourings and possibly a cheese cake

I've discovered I dislike - can't say I dislike them as such but am a bit fed up of seeing shabby chic stylised stuff in magazines, but at the same time I agree with frootishus that 'alternative' weddings all seem to end up looking the same anyway! I'm not claiming mine will be really unique by the way (oh od, am digging a hole for myself here!)

I've discovered I love - crystal glassware, lace and brooches

My dress is - Amanda Wyatt Mila, it was one of a load I tried on and although I didn't have that moment I put off taking it off for ages by swishing around the shop in it!

General...

Name - Just call me HeavyMetalMaiden :p

Age - 24

I live - Powys, South Wales

For a living I - Deputy Store Manager in a Supermarket

At weekend I - Work! If not I try and go out on the razz or catch up with friends and family.

I enjoy - Music (especially music festivals) My biggest hobby is wedding planning at the moment and hanging out with my OH and son.

My pet peeves are - people with bad table manners, groups of old ladies who take up the ENTIRE pavement (no use with a buggy and toddler in tow).

My little pleasures are - Music (again), chocolate, catch up with long distance friends, date nights with OH, making jewellry, spoiling my OH with pressies

My favourite flower is - At the moment I am loving Astrolemias, Stocks or Gerberas

My naughty food is - There is no naughty food for me

Food I dislike is - Spicy food!

My house is - rented. It is a 2 bed house, small and cosy, but perfect for out family of 3 And we have a garden, with a man cave (shed).

My favourite film is - Fight Club, Kick Ass, Zombieland, Juno, The Breakfast Club and I love Queen of the Damned's Sountrack!

My favourite style of music is -HEAVY METAAALL!! (Can't you tell? hehe ). Fave bands include: Pantera, Evanescence, Static X, Slipknot, Babymetal, Disturbed, The Prodigy, Metallica, Rammstein, Black Sabbath, Within Temptation, Flyleaf, Mindless Self Indulgence & squillions more. My guilty pleasure is Katy Perry

Children - We have one beautiful 2 & a half year old boy. He is a legend, and some days, a robot!

Wedding...

My colour theme is - An array of Autumny colours

My wedding is - 16/07/2016

My fiance proposed - V. Day 2014

My wedding is - Steampunk Inspired, with approx 60 day guests and 120 evening guests.

The catering is - Undecided

I've discovered I dislike - the generic same-old, same-old wedding, chair covers, flip-flop baskets.

I've discovered I love - How simplistic yet awesome a wedding can be. I love the idea of an un-regimented, easy-going day.

My dress is - in my head. I intend on having one specially made

General...

Name - MissHbutterfly obviously lol ;-)

Age - 33..... !!!

I live - stoke-on-Trent

For a living I - I am a part qualified management accountant but after my breakdown now work part time for my bil doing his books and general admin.

At weekend I - spend time with oh's 2 daughters

I enjoy - cooking, music, theatre, spending quality time with family and friends

My pet peeves are - rudeness, lack of manners, sexism, racism, ageism - all the ism's!!

My little pleasures are - my TV catch up night when oh is at pool, a good book (although that's been difficult since bring ill) having my hair washed /brushed

My favourite flower is - roses, gerberas

My naughty food is - Chinese takeaway!

Food I dislike is - marmite!! there is no point to this "food"...!!

My house is - rented, but we love it here. Its our first home together this time around

My favourite film is - Dirty dancing, 10 things I hate about you, the notebook, all the fast & furious and all the marvel films

My favourite style of music is - a little bit of a few things... Mostly pop - cheesey stuff lol

Children - have 2 step daughters 2 be 12 & 14, and hopefully one of my own before the clock stops ticking!

Wedding...

My colour theme is - fuscia pink, ivory and aqua blue

My wedding is - 19th September 2014

My fiance proposed - he didn't this time around, we're started talking about holidays and ended up agreeing to get married, neither of us can remember who said it first! Lol

My wedding is - a civil ceremony at a hotel

I've discovered I dislike - doing what people think I "should" do

I've discovered I love - spending money on pointless weddingy type things!! Oooooppppssss lol

My dress is - still in white instead of the ordered ivory!! Getting panicky!!!

I'm an OM and like reading these sort of things so thought I would join in too:

Hmmmm.... Me!

Name - That's a secret

Age - 34

I live - just outside of Portsmouth

For a living I - work a couple of jobs, which I love and are all centred around kids.

At weekend I - work!! And hang out with H2B as much as possible.

I enjoy - reading, writing and family time.

My pet peeves are - Not really sure to be honest. People talking to me when I first wake up I guess!

My little pleasures are - spending time with family, cuddling the cat and long hot baths.

My favourite flower is - cream freesias

My naughty food is - kebab and I had one tonight.

Food I dislike is - carrots - they are evil. And all shellfish.

My house is - my Mum's!! We live with her to care for her.

My favourite film is - The Green Mile or maybe The Truman Show

My favourite style of music is - Caro Emerald and Bob Dylan are at the top of my playlist.

Children - None, unless you count our cat who behaves like a toddler. He has tantrums and everything.

My wedding!!

My colour theme is - burnt orange, dusky pink and ivory.

My wedding is - 26th October this year!

My fiance proposed - 14th February this year. He had arranged it all with my Mum and it was a complete surprise. In fact, when he proposed, I said 'what?' rather than 'yes', but I did say yes eventually!

My wedding is - getting smaller by the minute! I wish people would stop declining!

The catering is - a proper 4 course sit down number and then bacon rolls in the evening.

I've discovered I dislike - people not RSVPing, family politics, and being poor so I can pay for wedding stuff.

I've discovered I love - wedding planning! It is my go to chill out activity!

My dress is - a design from a local shop that is a ball gown style. It was a bargain too! Not what I thought I would have, but I love it, it suits me perfectly.

Name: pinkbutterfly (now mrs)

live: watford

occupation: midwife

Im 28 and have no children of my own but many children I've acquired lol.

i enjoying baking, cooking, reading, watching athletics, eating out, chilling with friends! SHOPPING!

pet peeves: rude and obnoxious people. People with a sense of entitlement... Those who want for nothing! Arrogance, ignorance, stupid people. This lost could go on forever... Lol

at weekends I do anything that I enjoy when I'm not at working enjoying new life enter the world and families grow!

I love my job it's stressful but really bloody amazing and I'm so lucky to be able to do what I love!

we are currently saving to buy over first home... But can't agree where to live! I love London Town! But realistically too expensive for what we are after (3/4bed) my husband wants to live within the M25 and I need to be close to family!! I think we'll spend ages looking for the perfect spot.

my husband proposed in November 2012 on the day I graduated (midwifery degree)

i got married June 2014 we made a weekend of it and it was just amazing! 3days of nothing but love and celebration with family and friends.

my bridesmaid wore green and groomsmen grey! My mum looked awesome.

my dress was Maggie sottero quinlynn! I loved it still do, gutted I won't ever wear it again!

i wore jimmy choos- that are my pride and joy and will def wear again

We got married at Pembroke lodge in Richmond

we ate: lots of amazing food! Kicked started the weekend with good ole West Indian grub! On actual wedding day we had salmon fish cakes, followed by lamb shank, mash and seasonal veg- dessert triple choc cheesecake on a ginger but base!

i dislike photoshopped wedding photos with guest running from dinosaurs or anything else... Shabby chic, sweet tables!

i wish we invested in a videographer for our day.

Age - 28

I live - Reading

For a living - admin for an electrical contractor.

At weekend I - like to go on bike rides with the hubby or just bum around!

I enjoy - wine, watching chick flicks, reading chick lit, listening to music

My pet peeves are - bad spelling and grammar, rudeness, drivers who talk on a hand held phone and drivers who do not indicate! Probably loads more but it's late and I can't think!

My little pleasures are - chocolate and mixed fruit kopparbergs (not together)

My favourite flower is -Lilies

My naughty food is - pretty much anything that's bad for me!

Food I dislike is - celery - yuck!

My house is - rented and small (1 bedroom house). Hopefully buying somewhere next year.

My favourite film is - can't pick one. I love too many, but Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing & Finding Nemo are among the top.

My favourite style of music is - a little bit of everything! I'm particularly partial to 90s cheese and RnB

Children - None yet, will hopefully start trying early next year when we've found a house

Wedding...

14th March 2014 - best day of my life!

General...

Name - Charlotte

Age - 23... 24 in 5 weeks!

I live- in luton

For a living I - love to make people look a million dollars as I am a self employed mobile hair stylist

At weekend I - what's a weekend?!!

I enjoy - laughing, being a mummy to my two gorgeous rescue cats, spending quality time with family, vodka.

My pet peeves are - people smelling like BO- there's no excuse, bad customer service, when clients are late.

My little pleasures are - things that money can't buy

My favourite flower is - roses

My naughty food is - chocolate - can't get enough!

Food I dislike is - anything with "bits" in - especially yoghurts. Cringe.

My house is - a 1 bed cluster home bought in 2012

My favourite film is - Shawshank redemption, green mile, step brothers and white chicks

My favourite style of music is - house and old school garage

Children - not yet.

Wedding...

My colour theme is - coral

My wedding is - 5/9/15

My fiance proposed - 4/9/12

My wedding is - at offley place in a village just outside luton with 76 day guests and more to join in the evening

The catering is - haven't decided on menu but will be a 3 course sit down meal

I've discovered I dislike - people thinking their opinion matters when it comes down to who is being invited.

I've discovered I love - Pinterest!!!!

My dress is - classy and Audrey Hepburn -esque

General...

Name - Sam, altho h2b christened me Turtle long ago

Age - 30

I live - Manchester I am from - Scotland via Florida

For a living I - work as an exams officer/officer manager of an adult education centre

At weekend I - do anything to avoid working on my PhD!!!

I enjoy - cooking, good red wine, travel, reading, marathon-ing netflix

My pet peeves are - people who talk and/or use their phones in the quiet coach of the train. people who say "pacifically" instead of "specifically". and I am totally a grammar nazi.

My little pleasures are - salt and vinegar crisps, G&T, reading on my kindle at any opportunity, having fancy dinners out

My favourite flower is - daffodils. i remember being so gutted the year we left scotland when we had a late frost and all our daffodil shoots died, so no daffs grew in our garden that spring.

My naughty food is - salt and vinegar crisps

Food I dislike is - mushrooms. i'm sorry but they taste like dirt.

My house is - a flat, newly purchased, beautiful, LOUD (we live off canal street in manchester). could not love it more.

My favourite film is - To Kill a Mockingbird

My favourite style of music is - folky alt-rock type stuff.... think Elbow, Iron&Wine, Laura Marling, etc etc

Wedding...

My colour theme is - dusky lavender and sage green

My wedding is - May 2015

My fiance proposed - at Edinburgh castle on 11th February 2014 (my 30th birthday!!)

My wedding is - going to be gorgeous! and far more traditional than I ever imagined, but I'm loving it!

The catering is - undecided

I've discovered I dislike - the huge markup on prices, and anything glittery/glitzy/overtly "princessy".

I've discovered I love - planning! lol

My dress is - everything I wanted it to be. love it! just hope h2b approves and doesn't think "what the hell where did my turtle go?!' when he sees me

Name - Natlou

Age - 26

I live - in Lincoln

For a living I - am a customer services assistant for a small supermarket.

At the weekend I - am never sat still! Either shopping or in Grimsby at my OH's parents, or doing some wedding related.

I enjoy - wine, wedding planning, shopping, decorating.

My pet peeves are - unpoliteness (especially drivers on the road), mardy customers, kids who want everything, ignorance

My little pleasures are - cups of tea, wedding planning (of course!), rosé wine with the MIL

My favourite flower is - gerberas and lilies!

My naughty food is - muffins blueberry, chocolate or lemon!

Food I dislike is - lasagne!

My house is - My bedroom in my parents house with my OH.

My favourite film is - Currently it's despicable me 2 and frozen :]

My favourite style of music is - a little bit of a few things... I like Pop, Motown, Indie, Dubstep, Rock, Easy Listening.

Children - I don't have any, but would like a little girl :]

Wedding...

My colour theme is - Light blues, silver and white with hints of turquoise (winter colours)

My wedding is - January 2016

My fiance proposed - 13th Feb 2013

My wedding is - going to be the best anyone's ever been too!!! Haha! Actually it's in January in winter, with 50 for a sit down meal and 100 in the evening, in a church then onto the poshest venue in Lincoln! :]

The catering is - a 3 course sit down meal and a buffet in the evening, plus a sweetie table to take advantage of keep the sweet tooth guests happy.

I've discovered I dislike - birdcages and shabby chic and hessian and vintage.

I've discovered I love - snowflakes and winter faaarrrr too much!! I think I have an obsession!

My dress is - stunning according to my MIL! It gives a really nice shape to my non existent waist and hips, and doesn't make me want to wear jeans and a hoodie to my wedding.

General...

Name - Stevie, my parents were Fleetwood Mac fans!

Age - 26

I live - in Kent but grew up in Essex

For a living I - run an independent coffee shop. I don't own it but I do everything else!

At weekend I - relax! I have a little garden with a few plants that are resistant to my efforts to kill them. I spend an unusual amount of time watching my cats chase bugs and I also catch up on a plethora of geeky tv shows, games and books ?

I enjoy - wine, cooking, photography, music (by the way of festivals, gigs, and searching our Sony Unlimited account for new stuff)

My pet peeves are - injustice and rudeness.

My little pleasures are - my cats, people assume that I say this with a hint of embarrassment but that isn't the case. My cats are amazing and I prefer their company to most human company. I am also partial to a large glass of wine (white in the summer, red in winter) and a good book.

My favourite flowers are - Orchids

My naughty food is - Spaghetti Carbonara for a proper meal, pork pie for a snack.

Food I dislike is - Meringue, it's like chalk *shudder*

My house is - rented with my OH. It's a tiny 1 bed flat but we love it

My favourite film - changes depending on my mood. I prefer TV shows to films but am rather partial to Star Wars and The Blues Brothers.

My favourite style of music is - dependant on my mood again. The most recent album I own is the Buffy Soundtrack which was a Christmas present.

Children - I don't have any and don't intend to either, I don't really like them. I do hope that my sister and friends have them though so that I can try to learn to like them.

Wedding...

My colour theme is - blue, yellow and white. Think R2D2 & C3P0, exploding Tardis and old style Batman.

My wedding is - 1st August 2015

My fiance proposed - August 19th 2012. We were about to watch Battlestar Galactica and I had bed hair

My wedding is - going to be very 'us'. It is in a small woodland with an oast building and will have lots of geeky references that have meaning to us as a couple.

The catering is - a huge BBQ with lots of veggie options, followed by a dessert buffet. In the evening we are having a cheese cake, a pork pie cake and wedding cake.

I've discovered I dislike - the idea of taking my OHs surname

I've discovered I love - how excited my close friends get at the more obscure aspects of our wedding that we didn't think they would 'get'!

My dress is - being bespoke made for me by a wonderful Brighton based designer. It will be a tea length full circle skirt dress with a lace overlay on the bodice. I can't wait to try it on!

I like my name to remain anonymous because of my job...

I'm 27, OH is 37, we get married in 11 days!

We live in Essex, I grew up on the border with East London

Have a 3 year old daughter

I'm a history teacher- hence at the weekend I'm usually marking/ planning lessons!

My favourite food is SUSHI!!

I despise mayonnaise- sandwich purchases are always difficult as every sandwich has that rank stuff in them!

I really dislike arrogant people and tailgaters!

We are currently buying a house, selling ours- yes we are mad!

Wedding colour theme is dusty pink/ grey

Relaxed wedding on a budget! Although we are lucky to have the 3 course sit-down

I love this! i have discovered that someone else works in a lab! and someones daughter does majorettes ( i used to dance but now im a trainer)

General...

Name - Chels

Age - 23

I live - Northwest

For a living I - work in a laboratory

At weekend I - have majorettes on sundays in the summer and go to plenty of car shows, racing, hiking, cinema and showing our son as much of the world as possible.

I enjoy - seeing my little monster happy. cars! food!

My pet peeves are - bad drivers!!!!!!!!!! disrespectful people

My little pleasures are - food! i loveee food

My favourite flower is - Daisies

My naughty food is - chinese takeaway!

Food I dislike is - green veg! and fish eww

My house is - rented, will have army quarters after the wedding

My favourite film is - Hook, Sweet Home Alabama and the orignal fast and furious!

My favourite style of music is - im into dance/house/dub etc but grew up listening to anything

Children - 1 little monster who is my world!

Wedding...

My colour theme is - Yellow

My wedding is - August 2015

My fiance proposed - Christmas eve 2013

My wedding is - slowly getting bigger and bigger.

The catering is - 3 course sit down meal with lots and lots of cake plus sweet cart and popcorn table

I've discovered I dislike - that everyone has an opinion on how the day should go

I've discovered I love - big dresses always thought i would have a short dress as im only 5.1ft

My dress is - allure 9022 absolutely in love with it. my 3 best friends cried when i tried it on and i could not stop smiling

General...

Age - 29

I live - Nottinghamshire

For a living I - Admin/Consultancy in IT

At weekend I - Potter, go for lunch, have a nice walk and a bit of a rest!

I enjoy - Reading, baking/cooking/eating, gardening, swimming

My pet peeves are - People eating with their mouths open (I've moved desks at work, the person next to me does it, I can't cope much longer)

My little pleasures are - My lovely cats, sitting in my garden, eating a fantastic meal, tea and wine.

My favourite flower is - Roses probably!

My naughty food is - Bread. I love bread. I can't eat bread.

Food I dislike is - I don't really dislike anything, I'm not the biggest fish fan ever but I still eat it

My house is - ours.

My favourite film is - erm... this changes depending on mood - lets say, Love Actually today

My favourite style of music is - Anything - I listen to anything if I think it sounds good, this varies from pop to heavy metal, dance, indie etc.

Children - None at present, we are TTC though.

Wedding...

My colour theme is - Yellow

My wedding is - Next week!! (8th August)

My fiance proposed - 23rd Feb

My wedding is - Small & intimate - 25 guests.

The catering is - Michelin starred 4 course meal.

I've discovered I dislike - My cake lady - she has terrible customer service

I've discovered I love - Pulling together all the little bits and pieces and personalising our day. Hitched is pretty awesome to.

My dress is - David Tutera's Kalia.

Hi!!

Name - Emma

Age - 32

I live - In Bristol, but I'm from New Zealand

For a living I - work at the University, managing a PhD programme in Chemistry

At weekend I - go out/visit OH's family, cook, catch up on stuff I haven't had time to do during the week

I enjoy - baking, netball, spending time with OH's nephew

My pet peeves are - people who walk 3 or 4 abreast across a footpath

My favourite flower is - daffodils and roses (I am marrying a Rose, afterall!)

My naughty food is - chocolate or icecream

Food I dislike is - mushrooms

My house is - currently rented, but waiting to exchange on our first house!! Exciting!!

My favourite film is - Love Actually, or Rent

My favourite style of music is - musicals

Children - not yet. Hopefully soon after the wedding

Wedding...

My colour theme is - probably navy blue, with hints of yellow. Although there will also be red paper roses, which I plan to start making this weekend....

My wedding is - May 29th 2015

My fiance proposed - March 13th 2014, on the top of a hill in NZ

My wedding is - about 60 guests (no extra day guests), in a hotel in Bristol

The catering is - 3 course meal, buffet later in the evening

I've discovered I dislike - not sure there is anything I dislike. Just some things I prefer over others.

I've discovered I love - the thought of DIYing lots of stuff (even though I don't class myself as very crafty). This love may change when I'm halfway through making 100 paper roses, or 50 invites!!

My dress is - A lot more princess-y than I thought it would be!