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Best tech gift ideas for wife
James, 13 September, 2021 at 14:38

Any gift that makes life easy and can be used daily. They are not expensive but very useful .

Vabeho5245, 34 minutes ago 10 568
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Hula Hoop
WinterBride14, 9 May, 2014 at 10:45

Hi I'm contemplating getting a weighted hula hoop (from TK Maxx) as I've heard that its supposed to be good exercise & I would imagine, lots of fun.....has anyone used one / got one & what do...

Milania, 2 hours ago 9 1,553
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Locate my videographer Help!
Hayley, 27 September, 2025 at 04:57

I got married in August 2017 at cave castle hull and I need to locate my videographer we’ve lost our dvd and I don’t remember his name! He travelled to us I think from Liverpool area and the company...

Muhammad, 3 hours ago 52 368
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Advice- Best Friends unable to attend my wedding
Gemma, 15 January, 2025 at 13:59

I got engaged in September last year it was the most amazing day of my life- anybody that knows me it’s a day I have waited for all my life, through the ups and downs over the years through ex...

Sefa, 5 hours ago 31 906
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1st Anniversary gift ideas?
, 14 February, 2012 at 16:56

Claire_lou has just got me thinking about my 1st anniversary. Those that are recently married or have already has a 1st anniversary, what are you doing/did you do/what gifts did you buy eachother etc?...

Emma, 7 hours ago 22 10,392
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Taxi Services for Special Events
South, 28 April, 2025 at 03:41

Special events often require careful planning, and transportation is a significant part of that. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or a night out with friends, South Ribble Taxis can provide...

Lera, 7 hours ago 961 5,256
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Dental phobia - can anybody help?
Notquiteme, 3 March, 2013 at 12:08

Even though I'm not a 'regular' poster here (more of a lurker with a few hundred posts to my name), I'm still too embarrassed to post this under my usual username. In fact, it's taken me a week or so...

Ravimart, 7 hours ago 56 3,561
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Wedding Renovation Ideas for Our Home!
Rcciviloz, 2 January, 2025 at 06:41

Hi everyone, We recently got married (yay!) and are finally settling into our home. After all the wedding chaos, we’ve realized that our house could use some serious renovations to make it more...

Sheikh, 8 hours ago 60 864
RuthG
Using hazard lights to thank another driver??
RuthG, 23 December, 2008 at 22:50

Is using your hazard lights to thank another driver common practice on the roads? Is there any rule to say you shouldn't do it?

Craig, 10 hours ago 32 3,197
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My question is
Liliah, 9 November, 2024 at 17:18

Has anyone who'd have a restaurant called cleaver and wake I'm hoping to celebrate my 28th birthday at that particular location I'm just not sure if the food is any good I would like your opinions it...

Heartbeat, yesterday at 22:39 266 1,683 2
Buzzee
OMs - cost of courier for a wedding dress?!
Buzzee, 27 August, 2012 at 09:39

Hello! I may have sold my wedding dress and just wondered if anyone could recommend any couriers/delivery companies to send my dress with. It's in an acid free box so rather bulky. Would appreciate...

Carson, yesterday at 21:41 8 4,994
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Photographer
JJ, 10 July, 2026 at 13:46

Looking for a photographer at a decent budget .

Mohsin, yesterday at 10:26 28 165
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What Wedding Planning App Features Are Actually Useful?
Drako, 11 July, 2026 at 00:30

Hi everyone, I have been looking at different wedding-planning tools and noticed that many of them include guest lists, budget tracking, venue notes, seating plans, and countdown features. For those...

John, saturday 24-Oct-26 83 791 8
WelshTotty
Giving feedback on house viewings without feeling guilty
WelshTotty, 22 June, 2009 at 12:30

I feel is a difficult thing to do.... We viewed 3 houses on Saturday, all 3 ticked the boxes. First one was the style we want, was on a street we love, had a decent sized garden, a lovely big garage...

Mohsin, saturday 24-Oct-26 26 5,786
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Boohoo.com Standard Delivery
Ali_G, 10 June, 2014 at 11:31

What are the chances of me getting my order on Friday?... it says 3-5 working days. Friday would be 3 working days. It's cutting it a bit fine isn't it? Does anyone know how they deliver? Do they use...

Mehnaz, saturday 24-Oct-26 32 10,936
Thomas
Should We Have a “first Look” Photo Before the Ceremony?
Thomas, 30 October, 2025 at 09:15

Hi everyone, My partner and I are planning our wedding for next July and we’ve hit a bit of a discussion point that I’d love your thoughts on. We’re torn about whether to do a “first look” before the...

SEO, saturday 24-Oct-26 13 83
Ellie
Does the bride give a speech???
Ellie, 7 July, 2025 at 23:59

I don’t really know but if I should I have to know NOW k???

SEO, saturday 24-Oct-26 7 51 1
monkey fingers
crisp in the eye! and window cleaners.
monkey fingers, 27 June, 2008 at 13:25

Ouch I have a mouth full of ulcers, I am also not eating much at the moment- mainly because of 'the op' but also because of the ulcers. Joy of Joy, the first food I really really feel like is salt...

SEO, saturday 24-Oct-26 8 1,056
David
Adding Hotel links
David, 27 January, 2024 at 13:02

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

SEO, saturday 24-Oct-26 42 275
Sare
Bellini..where can I get the peach bit?
Sare, 15 May, 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...

Kasey, saturday 24-Oct-26 66 27,937
*Ducky*
Negotiating price on a new-build property (& cooeeeee to Old Bear!)
*Ducky*, 30 August, 2012 at 16:20

Anyone have any experience? Earlier today Mr DB and I went to look at a house being built on the edge of a very well-to-do-village close to wear we work. Due to it's location it costs more than the...

Olivia, friday 23-Oct-26 33 15,547
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Brown University
Egor, 6 October, 2023 at 12:13

Brown University stands as an academic beacon, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and inclusivity. Its open curriculum empowers students to explore diverse subjects, nurturing well-rounded...

Safetymanagement, thursday 22-Oct-26 39 331
Red Baroness
Calling All Grammar Experts
Red Baroness, 15 February, 2012 at 10:01

Apologies in advance for a fairly boring post, but, do you put a comma before the postcode in an address? I don't usually, but thought that either way is considered correct. Does it make a difference...

Oliver, thursday 22-Oct-26 14 12,797
Eurotins
What’s Your Ideal Marriage Cake Design?
Eurotins, 20 February, 2025 at 11:41

Hey everyone! When it comes to wedding cakes, what design do you think stands out the most? Do you prefer classic tiered cakes, or do you like unique shapes and modern designs? Has anyone ever...

Olin, thursday 22-Oct-26 7 151
Alex
Moving 22 before wedding 🤪
Alex, 12 June, 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!!...

Olin, thursday 22-Oct-26 9 148
*Ducky*
Experiences of hospital/general anaesthetic wisdom teeth extraction?
*Ducky*, 19 June, 2012 at 15:33

A couple of days ago, I noticed OH had really whiffy breath. I told him so in a not-so-subtle way and after a couple of days of this he also started getting toothache. I checked his teeth/tonsils for...

Olin, thursday 22-Oct-26 13 6,068
Fandango
Refund from a shop without the card it was purchased on
Fandango, 23 June, 2008 at 13:34

My husband bought me a dress but - lovely as it is - I'm not going to wear it and it needs to go back to the shop. I've got the receipt but the shop seem to be saying that unless he, and the credit...

Oliver, thursday 22-Oct-26 14 8,483
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what does cross network mean?
whitetiger@work, 29 April, 2009 at 13:43

My new phone is coming tomorrow and it says 100mins inclusive - cross network. Does cross network mean I can call any network or does it mean something else? I'm worried now ☹️

MartinaBlom, thursday 22-Oct-26 20 7,944
Pittabre
Tooth extraction or root canal
Pittabre, 12 December, 2013 at 14:11

Which would you go for? My tooth has accidentally been killed and they have offered me the two above choices. I don't really want to lose my tooth but I suffer from TMJD which makes having my mouth...

Mohsin, thursday 22-Oct-26 31 3,286
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Betting on speeches at weddings?
JuniperConroy, 3 July, 2009 at 11:03

Hey, Those Paddy Power wedding speech sweepstake kits arrived today and look better then expected! They're in cream envelopes that you put on each table. Given that most tables at weddings that i've...

Mohsin, thursday 22-Oct-26 47 4,066
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How do i change the design of my wedding website?
Clare, 11 July, 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?

Livingfurnitureby, thursday 22-Oct-26 157 1,105
summer solstice
Leak coming from upstairs in a flat - help what should I do? long sorry!
summer solstice, 30 August, 2008 at 23:44

I live in a ground floor flat - last night when I went to bed I found puddles on my bedroom floor and water dripping from the light fitting in the centre of the ceiling! I went up and spoke to the guy...

OnyxFalcon, wednesday 21-Oct-26 32 42,420

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