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Abby
Own flower arrangements
Abby, 6 June, 2024 at 23:40

Hey Has anyone done their own flower arrangements for wedding reception? I’m really in two minds as I would actually love to do it I’m quite a creative person and the thought of spending a few...

Micro110, friday 28-Jun-24 2 43
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Organisation
Maida, 17 June, 2024 at 11:54

HI evrypne so imq here because im in charge of orginizing my brothers weding and evrything on me so please if you have any tips or things you wish you did or stff i cant forget to help me just a...

Jelly, thursday 27-Jun-24 2 36
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Hair and make up
Laura, 24 May, 2024 at 17:22

Is it better to have 2 suppliers for this. One for make up and one for hair? Or have one that does both? I have 5 bridesmaids to have hair and makeup too. Also, is it usual for bridesmaids to have a...

Ivana, wednesday 26-Jun-24 5 137
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Ideas needed, how to utilise spare room at venue
Princess Bride 2013, 5 January, 2014 at 10:27

Hi, I was hoping for some inspiration. I have exclusive use of my reception venue and have a spare room just off the balcony on the second floor. I would like to utilise this in some way, its a good...

Ivana, wednesday 26-Jun-24 8 3,066
Nims
Eyelashes... idiots guide please! (FLASH!)
Nims, 24 January, 2015 at 18:45

Hello Hitchers. My lovely MUA tried out a strip of false eyelashes on me, using black glue (which looked like eyeliner). I REALLY liked the look, I've never worn eyelashes in my life!! BUT getting the...

Ivana, wednesday 26-Jun-24 22 2,978
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Too chubby to be my friend's bridesmaid?
Jenny, 30 January, 2024 at 18:12

Hello, I am going through something ahead of my friend's wedding next year. I haven't spoken out about it but I've seen a courtroom show online which has touched on the issue.. so I now want to share...

Ivana, wednesday 26-Jun-24 13 522
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Bridesmaid
Jrl, 18 June, 2024 at 12:12

Hi, I've posted before about one of my bridesmaids. She hasn't responded to any messages in the group chat since December. Now we're only 2 months away from the wedding, she hasn't answered me if she...

Ivana, wednesday 26-Jun-24 4 190
Haley
Help, bridesmaids!
Haley, 11 June, 2024 at 21:02

Hi, so i have no idea who to choose as my bridesmaids. I know i want 2 or 3 but i moved to UK from NZ 8 years ago and haven't really made any friends in this time. I have 1 friend that lives near by...

Micro110, wednesday 26-Jun-24 3 62
Nicola
Self-catering in the woods
Nicola, 24 June, 2024 at 19:00

Hello, I’m planning my wedding and we would love to get married in a forest in the uk and provide our own catering. But I’m finding it hard to find anywhere that does this. Anyone got any suggestions?...

Nicola, monday 24-Jun-24 10
lilbeth
Kilts, honest opinions needed!
lilbeth, 3 March, 2015 at 19:00

I would like your brutally honest opinions, please, because I know you are good at sharing them! This might be a bit of a rant so I apologise. I am English, lovely OH is Scottish. All his family are...

Thehighlander123, monday 24-Jun-24 19 6,848
Lorraine
Changing locations
Lorraine, 23 June, 2024 at 21:04

Hi there, we are in the very early stages of planning our wedding and are set on it being in my fiancé’s local church. After that I was really keen on a restaurant for 70 day guests which is a 14...

Lorraine, sunday 23-Jun-24 17
Linda
Day of coordinators
Linda, 23 June, 2024 at 18:23

The venue where we are getting married offer a coordinator. However, I have been reading it’s better to have your own coordinator as they are there for you as opposed the venue. Any thoughts?

Linda, sunday 23-Jun-24 13
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Pricing?
Jay, 20 June, 2024 at 17:39

Are the pricing listed in the hotels eg £60 per person.... All inclusive? Or is that just food?

Jay, thursday 20-Jun-24 11
Justkeepswimming
Hair piece help
Justkeepswimming, 15 April, 2016 at 22:18

Where did you guys get your bridal hair pieces from? I am after a dainty clip with a few diamantés and pearls to go at the top of my loose bun. The bridal shop ones are about £90 though! I had a quick...

Bel, thursday 20-Jun-24 6 1,363
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Online Guest Photo Uploads
Carly, 19 June, 2024 at 18:55

I want to use a designated online guest photo upload platform so that all of my guests can add photos to the same place, has anybody used something like this and who did you use? I’m planning to put a...

Carly, wednesday 19-Jun-24 20
Teresa
Own catering
Teresa, 19 June, 2024 at 17:24

Hi I'm looking for a venue in Thanet, Canterbury areas where we can hold the wedding and reception that will allow some outside catering as we have a small budget. Any help will be greatfully received...

Teresa, wednesday 19-Jun-24 6
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Hurricane vases
Karen, 19 June, 2024 at 12:22

Hi all, I’m just wondering where the people who are having hurricane cases got them from please? I want to do floating candles. Reviews on a lot of Amazon ones aren’t very good or really pricey! IKEA...

Karen, wednesday 19-Jun-24 7
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Bridesmaids..
Lauren, 10 June, 2024 at 20:23

I have chosen my bridesmaids and have made the decision not to include my SIL as part of the bridal team. There has been issues in the past with my SIL and her husband but we have now moved on and can...

Shay, wednesday 19-Jun-24 4 210
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Luminate ltd
Becky, 18 June, 2024 at 17:16

Hi, Has anyone else been effected by Luminate LTD Cheshire going into liquidation. So so frustrating!

Becky, tuesday 18-Jun-24 3
Sarah
Is this a good deal?!
Sarah, 2 June, 2024 at 18:19

I feel like I've looked at every venue within 30 minutes of both sides of our families, I wanted something that wasn't really expensive but nicer than the Rugby Club, I think this venue is a nice...

Sirapey, tuesday 18-Jun-24 166
Dani
Explore our most quirky wedding vendors! 💎
Dani, 17 June, 2024 at 10:00

Hey Hitched couples! Alright, we have a confession to make... We have been gate-keeping these one of a kind wedding vendors, so we thought it’s about time we let you in on how to take your wedding day...

Dani, monday 17-Jun-24 30
MrsKHbutterfly
Downloading Wedding music - Tom Odell Help
MrsKHbutterfly, 27 June, 2014 at 22:53

Hi Lovelies, I've noticed in a few posts that a few of you are having Tom Odell's Grow old with me as part of your music. We are also thinking of having this.... but..... I can't find a clean...

Emily, monday 17-Jun-24 62 21,023
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Website
Robyn, 17 June, 2024 at 00:11

Hi all, How do you get rid of the other menu options on the drop down menu? I have choices for mine so have made a drop down as write in notes but loads of others have dropped down and I can't get rid...

Robyn, monday 17-Jun-24 16
pinkandteal
No Smoking???
pinkandteal, 17 February, 2014 at 11:48

Hi all, bit controversial I fear, but is there a way I can say 'don't smoke here' without being mean or coming off as too judgemental??? The issue is our venue includes a conservatory and outdoor...

Alfred, sunday 16-Jun-24 8 1,607
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Handpainted Cakes -west Midlande
Mon, 15 June, 2024 at 21:47

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction of anyone who makes cakes and can paint a design on the cake? Just wanted to cover all bases!

Mon, saturday 15-Jun-24 12
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'Alternative' yet affordable wedding dresses
silver_butterfly, 23 January, 2013 at 16:38

Hello all, I'm currently looking for my wedding dress but I am on a bit of a budget. and as I'm not looking for a traditional white wedding dress, I have a bit of a task at hand! I have found some...

Nancy, thursday 13-Jun-24 13 3,832
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Hylands House Estate, Chelmsford
Soon2BeMrsG, 29 July, 2015 at 12:59

Hello fellow B2Bs! Has anyone booked (or know anyone that has) or thinking of booking Hylands House Estate for their wedding? If so, were you able to negotiate the hire price or get any little extras...

Metveronicas, thursday 13-Jun-24 9 1,289
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Church to reception
Gina, 12 June, 2024 at 13:19

Hi all, So I get married in August in a church at 15:00, the service lasts for 1 hour, then the photographer will be doing photos outside the church whilst the florist moves the flowers to the...

PhotographybyBillHad, thursday 13-Jun-24 2 46
Karen
Small Circle
Karen, 11 June, 2024 at 16:04

I have a very small circle of friends, and an even smaller family. My other half is the opposite! How do I reassure him its okay? I personally am okay with my number of guests on my side and don't...

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 13-Jun-24 3 60
*Pugsley*
How shall I send business card size save the date magnets in the post?
*Pugsley*, 27 January, 2013 at 12:49

Hi My save the dates are business card sized magnets I bought from Vistaprint on one of their freebie offers. We're really happy with how they've turned out as they were a design we uploaded ourselves...

Duncan, wednesday 12-Jun-24 10 1,489
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Best Wedding Planning Book and Magazine
L Brown, 29 May, 2024 at 23:44

Hi all, Very recently engaged and am so excited to start planning my dream wedding. Does anyone have any planners and magazine recommendations? Thanks so much!

Katrina, wednesday 12-Jun-24 2 81
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Charger Plate Hire - Chester / North Wales
Amy, 8 April, 2024 at 14:26

Hi All - hoping for some suggestions for a company that will hire out charger plates in the North Wales / Chester area. Thank you

Alight, tuesday 11-Jun-24 62

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