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Starting up in business
Tina, 11 of July of 2024 at 07:59

HI all, bit of a weird one, but how do people feel about the wedding dress industry - is it thriving or just ticking along. I'm in two minds as to where to start up a second hand / preloved dress shop...

Jack, 6 hours ago 4 151
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help please - polish on a plasma tv screen.. it won't come off
peanut, 19 of June of 2009 at 10:49

OMG.. I've just dusted the tv from the finger print splodges of my eldest and there must have been polish on the cloth and its smeared on the screen.. it won't come off.. I've found the wee blue...

MaryConstance, 7 hours ago 7 12,481
Flowmojo
Coffee machines
Flowmojo, 9 of October of 2012 at 14:20

So as of Saturday (yes, we are talking 4 days) Mr F has taken to drinking coffee and has requested a coffee machine for his birthday, specifically one that makes cappuccinos..yes im rolling my eyes at...

Fire, 7 hours ago 22 2,510
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car part exchange question
bingy, 12 of June of 2009 at 10:26

We're about to go shopping for a new car, as yet undecided whether to go for something brand new or a couple of years old - depends on the offers available! We have a car to part exchange, it's 8...

Rakesh, friday 6-Sep-24 16 4,435
*Ducky*
Your first car (and car bump/scrape)
*Ducky*, 4 of December of 2012 at 11:49

My first car was this: It was soooo uncool. I came home from sixth form one day and my Mum had bought it for me as 'it only had 26,000 miles on the clock' and then proceeeded to tell me how much I...

NancieNTack, thursday 5-Sep-24 61 12,632
kierenthecommunity
super dull...how do you stick your tax disc to the car window?
kierenthecommunity, 23 of November of 2008 at 17:45

I know, i know ? i bought one of those cheapy ones from the post office...the ones which are supposed to self-adhere to the window. but its fecked and currently limply lying on the dashboard where i'm...

NancieNTack, thursday 5-Sep-24 9 2,149
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Cat food - which is best?
, 24 of September of 2008 at 19:54

Usually my cat has wet food, she's been having Tesco's Premium Supermeat recently, I tried her on Whiskas but it didn't agree with her, and she turned her nose up at it after a day or so. Then...

Zack, wednesday 4-Sep-24 40 2,764
Arquard
Getting a wedding dress dry-cleaned...
Arquard, 28 of June of 2011 at 11:28

How much does it cost?? I need to get mine cleaned to sell it on (woe) but know precisely eff all about dry cleaners and how much is a reasonable amount to be charged.

Abdul, wednesday 4-Sep-24 14 8,929
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Need new friends
Thomas, 1 of October of 2023 at 20:39

I am 36 years old and most of my friends have moved away. I like football, going to the theatre, movies and going out for night outs. I would love to find new friends.

Biba, tuesday 3-Sep-24 1 226
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Editing wedding website
David, 18 of October of 2023 at 22:01

Hi there On the wedding website there are stock photos and I want to change the photo to me and my fiance. But when you click edit it just come sup with design, pages and so on. How do I change the...

Luca, monday 2-Sep-24 2 218
Brittany
Wedding Guest List Problems!
Brittany, 27 of August of 2024 at 15:19

I’m going through a really difficult time with my Mum, Dad and sister (MOH), because I considered inviting my Aunty to my wedding who they don’t like, I told them I would consider their feelings and...

Monica345, monday 2-Sep-24 2 77
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More than one image on Hitched wedding website
Alaina, 1 of September of 2024 at 10:51

Hi I'm editing my website on Hitched and every time I change the photo on a page it changes it on every page. Is there a way to have a different photo on each page? Tried it on every page but it's the...

Alaina, sunday 1-Sep-24 2
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Anyone know anything about lease cars - esp NHS?
Clairebecky, 25 of September of 2008 at 16:47

I've just found out I might be eligible to apply for a lease car through the NHS. Problem is I don't know whather it'll be worth it or not! It's so hard knowing what my business mileage will be - if...

Ivory, friday 30-Aug-24 8 17,072
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Window repair in an old house
Olivia, 27 of September of 2023 at 08:36

Hi all! My parents gave me a wedding gift. This is our family house in a small cozy town. This is a great place. My grandfather built this house and my husband and I want to live there. but first we...

Peter, thursday 29-Aug-24 13 260
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With the right support you can recover your coins
Edvin, 7 of March of 2024 at 16:03

Hi, about a week ago my ETH was transferred to a wallet address I do not recognize. I never did this nor do I approve the transaction. I feel like I have been hacked/phished. I was able to trace this...

Liam, thursday 29-Aug-24 15 210 7
Koshka
Profiteroles-stuck
Koshka, 30 of June of 2008 at 10:11

I was nominated by my brother to cook profiteroles for a family meal today. We're meeting and I think/feel trying to impress his new girlfriend. I followed the Gorden Ramsey recipe, placing them on...

Rowan, thursday 29-Aug-24 34 2,396
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ben wa/kegel balls (tmi)
(Have, 12 of June of 2009 at 23:29

Dear ladies of hitched, where else would i turn when i have a *cough* chuff related query? i hope you can assist me. i have recently bought...

Connie, wednesday 28-Aug-24 2 2,750
Brittany
Nightmare Mum & Sister
Brittany, 11 of April of 2024 at 19:44

Hiya, I wondered if anyone has been through a similar situation and can offer any advice… My sister and mum detest my Aunty due to some family issues a few years ago and have therefore kicked off...

Brittany, wednesday 28-Aug-24 25 839 1
Jade
Turn Hitched into a scrap book/keep sake
Jade, 26 of August of 2024 at 22:07

Hello all, just a quick random question. We've been using Hitched to plan our wedding for the last 3.5 years and after a long wait and loads of planning our special day is on Saturday!! I'm just been...

Jade, monday 26-Aug-24 15
Allen&Jess
Second guessing
Allen&Jess, 7 of August of 2024 at 21:09

Hey Has anyone else got a but deflated once you have booked everything then in turn second guessing the actual cost of everything when you start adding things up? I don't know what to do and feel...

Denise, sunday 25-Aug-24 5 162
baublegirl
Bathroom cleaning - with what/how often/what makes it easier etc (boring, sorry)
baublegirl, 8 of April of 2009 at 15:13

OK - have just thoroughly cleaned our bathrooms, and that was a grim job. I feel like I don't really know the best way to keep on top of things (years of shared bathrooms where we emplyed a cleaner...

Charles, sunday 18-Aug-24 20 3,060
Sophie
Moving home!
Sophie, 5 of September of 2023 at 10:19

Hi I am looking to move home within the next couple of months. My wedding is 9th March 2024. Myself and my partner are due to give notice on 30th October. 1. Is there a rule with not be allowed to...

Ana, saturday 17-Aug-24 1 48
Alex
Moving 22 before wedding 🤪
Alex, 12 of June of 2024 at 15:16

Any other nutters moving before their wedding? Just found out we are exchanging tomorrow. Whilst I’m desperate to move I now feel sick with the thought of it all. Moral support or advice appreciated!!...

Aintizzy, friday 16-Aug-24 1 47
Hyacinth
Porn mags in bushes-Hyacinth
Hyacinth, 13 of May of 2008 at 10:17

I was reading a book yesterday which mentioned this as a common phenomenon and had a little lightbulb moment - so it wasn't just in the bushes near my school! So whats the idea behind porn mags in...

Gastino, wednesday 7-Aug-24 38 3,912
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Adding Hotel links
David, 27 of January of 2024 at 13:02

Can you add a link for guests to click on to an external hotel website?

Driessen, wednesday 7-Aug-24 5 65
Lisa
Editing Hitched Wedding Website
Lisa, 6 of August of 2024 at 15:36

Hi - Im using the Hitched wedding website to manage my RSVPs etc and Im at the stage where Im editing the text to make it relevant to my wedding. Im OK with updating the text and pictures on each page...

Lisa, tuesday 6-Aug-24 14
Robyn
Help with questionnaire on wedding website
Robyn, 22 of February of 2024 at 12:54

Hi all I created a questionnaire on my wedding website but I can't see who has responded. If I go into the "Edit" view I can see 2 people have responded but not who they are. I unfortunately need to...

Stacey, friday 2-Aug-24 4 181
laraluv42
What happens with strippers on stag nights?!
laraluv42, 20 of March of 2009 at 07:58

I had a conversation with h2b last night about his stag night & I hadn't thought before that his mates might get him a stripper. Now I'm really disturbed by the idea & can't stop thinking...

Gastino, thursday 1-Aug-24 57 55,724
Sare
Bellini..where can I get the peach bit?
Sare, 15 of May of 2008 at 20:54

I'm going to a friend's house for a "Cocktail Sleepover" tommorrow and I said I'd make Bellini's. I have Prosecco but I know the proper version is made with white peach puree, which I can't get hold...

Shishido, sunday 28-Jul-24 16 27,003
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Help - starting to smoke again
Scaredycatanon, 17 of April of 2014 at 19:33

Sorry for the anonymous post, I'm scared that people I 'know' are going to see this if I do it under my normal user name and I don't really want it to be linked to my account in case real life people...

Alex, saturday 27-Jul-24 19 2,498
Gone With The Whinge
Anybody know about electronic tags?
Gone With The Whinge, 20 of April of 2009 at 21:27

More novel research. Apologies! I can't seem to find much about these on google, aside from the whole social implications/"do they work?" debate. Does anybody know the sciency bit behind them? Do they...

Jennifer, saturday 27-Jul-24 8 22,705
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How do i change the design of my wedding website?
Clare, 11 of July of 2024 at 11:21

I picked a design thinking I could change the colour scheme of the flowers but I can't, and now I can't see a way to change the design or start from scratch at all, can anyone help?

VittoCheri, friday 26-Jul-24 1 32

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