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Travelling in maiden name - illegal?
pricicles, 13 June, 2008 at 12:56

I got married just under two years ago, but havent updated my passport to show my married name. Since then, I have always travelled under my maiden name, ensuring that all travel is booked in the...

David, wednesday 18-Feb-26 14 8,529
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Close family weddings
Sam, 1 October, 2023 at 09:08

Hi all, weve been together since 2009 and our church wedding was originally booked for 11th July 2020 and was cancelled due to covid, no wedding happened in the church in 2021 and in 2022 thu church...

Hazel, monday 16-Feb-26 9 164
decibelle
Your name on your front door
decibelle, 23 September, 2008 at 14:08

I was wondering how many people here have a name plate on or by their front door. We've never bothered with one - when we moved in to our flat we weren't even engaged and having two names on the door...

Brock, sunday 15-Feb-26 47 5,398
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...

Roots, sunday 15-Feb-26 4 1,028
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Hot tubs
loves-young-dream, 5 May, 2013 at 14:35

We are looking to get an inflatable hot tub the lay-z spa (chavvy I know!) Does anyone have one of these or any hot tub and what do you think of it, do you use it often? I think we will as we love...

Charles, sunday 15-Feb-26 12 1,497
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Plus size clothes / underwear
Scarlet Fifi La Voom, 10 April, 2009 at 12:05

Does anyone know any other shops on the high Street that sell plus size clothes apart from Evans, Newlook, Ann Harvey and Elvi. I live just outside Milton Keynes if anyone knows any other shops there...

Oliver, friday 13-Feb-26 27 10,670
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Applying for job when you don't have 'essential' qualifications (but other experience etc)?
Mrs Roo, 26 June, 2008 at 13:13

This is a bit of a follow-on from my post yesterday (thanks to those who replied to that). Basically, I've seen a job advert that has got me really fired up, which is something that hasn't happened...

Petter, thursday 12-Feb-26 22 11,592
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Are rich tea biscuits lower in fat than digestives?
TittyTittyBangBang, 17 August, 2008 at 16:44

Anyone know?

Max, wednesday 11-Feb-26 11 1,912
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Ladies day at the races
loves-young-dream, 18 May, 2014 at 17:18

Has anyone been to one? I'm thinking of going to goodwood races ladies day for my hen do, then a meal out after. has anyone been to the one at goodwood? Any tips? Do you think it's a good idea for hen...

Morgan, wednesday 11-Feb-26 24 3,735
Rizzo
2012 In 2012: The List *Updated 28/03 - 189 Books Read*
Rizzo, 2 January, 2012 at 10:26

This thread is just for the list, for any questions or discussions please use this thread: www.hitched.co.uk/chat/forums/p/277145/2637686.aspx#2637686 The Rules - Every book must be started and...

Braylee, thursday 5-Feb-26 251 18,391
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!!...

Jeffrey, thursday 5-Feb-26 6 115
pink & glitz
Drastic hair colour change??? xxflashxx
pink & glitz, 8 March, 2015 at 17:52

I have very blond hair at the moment with no fringe but I am naturally dark (dark brown). Thinking of a total change (like this photo!!!) Fed up of dark roots with blond hair. Has anyone else gone...

Max, thursday 5-Feb-26 14 2,377
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Wedding caterer gone bankrupt
Becky, 27 March, 2024 at 17:03

Just heard that our wedding caterer has gone bankrupt - our wedding is 3 weeks away and we've paid them in full. We didn't get insurance as it was something that just totally slipped our mind when we...

David, thursday 5-Feb-26 14 402
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I am starting to hate my house
, 12 May, 2009 at 13:04

Has anyone else fallen out of love with their house? Our house needed a lot of work doing to it when we bought it and for that reason we got it for a good price, otherwise we could never have afforded...

Max, tuesday 3-Feb-26 6 1,005
AnnaBanana
Raclette
AnnaBanana, 21 May, 2008 at 12:37

We have some friends over for dinner on Sat and I was thinking of using a raclette I bought some time ago and have used only once! I will google some ideas for it but wondered if anyone had any...

Jeffrey, tuesday 3-Feb-26 8 1,190
Mellow_Yellow
PGDE/PGCE in Primary - advice please?
Mellow_Yellow, 23 November, 2013 at 13:43

I am going to fail, I can see it happening but I don't know what to do. My lessons are good, my teaching style is good, but I can't keep up with the paperwork that the Uni expect me to do. Any advice?...

Jeffrey, monday 2-Feb-26 28 8,203
SillyWrong
A gift for my niece/goddaughter
SillyWrong, 8 June, 2015 at 14:16

I want to buy something very special for my new born niece, and something a little more original than an egg cup and cutlery set, or a silver first curl box, or a charm bracelet ... a few years ago my...

Max, monday 2-Feb-26 7 2,270
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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...

Max, monday 2-Feb-26 8 1,549
Iris
Are Skechers cool?
Iris, 28 May, 2008 at 12:52

or are they acceptable for a 33 year old person? I quite like some of them but am wary of the mutton/lamb problem.

Jeffrey, monday 2-Feb-26 25 5,074
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hoovering your mattress
(pf), 18 June, 2009 at 12:22

I have just done this as im in a modd and i always go mad on cleaning when im like this BUT i have never done this before. have you ever done it? is it part of your cleaning routine? if you do how...

CarmenCHunt, monday 2-Feb-26 7 2,040
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...

Jeffrey, monday 2-Feb-26 11 42,244
RuthG
Is writing in red still seen as rude?
RuthG, 9 November, 2008 at 19:39

I've been writing my christmas cards this afternoon (I need to be prepared, we could be moving house right before christmas ?) and I've been writing in red ink (not biro) but H just mentioned that...

Robert, saturday 31-Jan-26 26 18,939
Holey
Michelin Star Restaurants - Dress Code Please!
Holey, 31 August, 2012 at 12:54

Last minute help please! We are finally off to the Hand and Flowers in Marlow tomorrow night and I don't know what to wear. Although it is a 2 Michelin Star restaurant it's a 'gastro pub' and when I...

Vijitan, saturday 31-Jan-26 25 15,458
I love shoes
WP related - wedding dress repair and cleaning
I love shoes, 18 August, 2008 at 17:10

Am posting over here as most of you are married already.. I need to get my dress cleaned and repaired prior to me selling it on and am struggling to find somewhere to do it.. Any ideas Cleaning wise -...

Max, friday 30-Jan-26 14 11,345
Julesgirl
Making an offer on a house before you have sold your own.......
Julesgirl, 22 August, 2008 at 16:15

Do people actually do this? [clueless icon] Background: our place has been on the market for 2 weeks and has only had 2 viewings. We have found a house that we love and are keen not to lose it to...

Andero, friday 30-Jan-26 26 31,500
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Any advice for my troublesome, very sensitive skin?
, 1 March, 2016 at 23:20

Hi everyone, I was hoping someone out there would be able to give me some advice, provide recommendations, etc for my skin. I have had eczema since I was six weeks old and always suffered with my...

Kabir, friday 30-Jan-26 16 2,903
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Setting up a Ltd company
poochanna, 27 July, 2009 at 10:23

I need to set up a Ltd company and in the past my accountant has done it for me but my new accountant (who I actually don't really like) charges £350 and my old one was £125 9i can't use him as he's...

Jeffrey, thursday 29-Jan-26 305
Ali_G
Oh nooo, what should I do? May have left my straighteners on...
Ali_G, 25 January, 2013 at 09:12

There's a possibility I left my straighteners on this morning. It's more than likely I turned them off, but I didn't check before I left the house like I normally do, so they might be on. I always...

Max, thursday 29-Jan-26 23 187,137
*ginni of the lamp*
Games for a Christmas Fayre-make me look good!
*ginni of the lamp*, 4 November, 2008 at 21:55

We need some new ideas for games for our school Christmas fayre - we have things like throwing as many beanbags as possible into rudoph's mouth in x seconds, bagatelle, that kind of thing. So...if you...

Max, thursday 29-Jan-26 13 9,816
KittenCake
I hate underwired bras!
KittenCake, 2 October, 2014 at 11:48

Am I the only one who hates them? Recently I have become increasingly disenchanted with wearing an underwired bra, they are so uncomfortable! I now take my bra of the minute I get through the door and...

Jeffrey, thursday 29-Jan-26 15 2,479
Dove
Suggestions for light hearted/funny reading material (poss sens)
Dove, 4 August, 2009 at 23:41

A friend as been told that she needs chemo and has asked friends to send her funny articles that she can read when she needs cheering up. Does anyone have suggestions for light hearted/funny reading...

Max, wednesday 28-Jan-26 12 2,843
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Alterations
ExpensiveYellowDecor51468, 5 March, 2020 at 18:49

Hi I am trying to clear something up . A bridal boutique a friend of mine used wouldn't let her take her dress To be altered elsewhere . The owner insisted the dress couldn't be taken away unless her...

Jeffrey, wednesday 28-Jan-26 5 1,671

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