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Climoo22
Time between Ceremony and Wedding Breakfast
Climoo22, 25 November, 2014 at 18:50

Hi All, Our reception is on in the same place we get married. We marry at 3pm and sit down for food at 5pm, I've got a band from 8pm, photo booth from 7pm, sweet cart all day. Ive realised today, that...

millbankandkent, monday 1-Dec-14 13 3,276
Charliebob
Oink! Hog Roast help..
Charliebob, 6 October, 2014 at 20:57

Hi, we are looking at caterers for our village hall barn wedding Do you think you can have a Hog Roast at the end of May or too soon? If so what month is best for a Hog Roast and secondly it says it...

NyamaCatering, monday 1-Dec-14 9 2,059
daisymoo86
A case of the green eyed monster?
daisymoo86, 28 November, 2014 at 12:09

My friend who is my BM just got engaged whilst on holiday in Venice and I am really happy for her especially as we never thought it would happen (her OH has long said he doesn't believe in marriage)....

LuxuriousIvoryStatio, sunday 30-Nov-14 14 2,134
jen-lou
Turning round "Wedding Blues"
jen-lou, 12 November, 2014 at 16:30

I have noticed the last few days a couple of lovely ladies have posted about being unhappy with parts of their day. I will say I have read your updates and seen your pictures of the day and you looked...

jen-lou, sunday 30-Nov-14 26 3,245
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Bridal hair - up or down?
AprilBride15, 28 November, 2014 at 16:02

Starting to think about the details now and I have a hair trial booked but I have no idea how to have my hair for the 'big day'. I have grown my hair quiet long (past collor bone) for the wedding so I...

AprilBride15, saturday 29-Nov-14 8 2,449
Sparkly Bear
How did you choose your wedding ring? **Update - I've now bought mine!!**
Sparkly Bear, 8 October, 2014 at 14:15

I have quite a while till I get married, but I just can't decide what type of ring to choose! What are peoples thoughts on wedding rings with diamonds in, in relation to keeping them clean and scratch...

Melancholie, thursday 27-Nov-14 26 4,966
km329
Invertation Help needed...
km329, 20 November, 2014 at 12:23

Im trying to find invertations at the moment and am struggleing. i like the idea of pocketfolds with different cards/sections but to have them made the way I want it's going to cost a fortune! Ive...

km329, thursday 27-Nov-14 13 2,477
kizzi10000
When do you have the first dance?
kizzi10000, 26 November, 2014 at 21:06

Was discussing my tog with a friend yesterday (it's her hubby), and she said we'd have him from when we're getting ready through to just after the first dance. So suddenly started thinking - when IS...

ianforest, thursday 27-Nov-14 4 1,660
MrsDJG
Music - again.
MrsDJG, 26 November, 2014 at 19:40

I have searched the forum for the old thread, with first dance song suggestions, but I just cannot find it. Could someone kindly bump it for me, or can we start a new list? I have a large list of...

Janeycam5, thursday 27-Nov-14 24 2,655
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Bonfire night wedding?
Helenheh502, 26 November, 2014 at 12:16

Hi everyone Being still very indecisive, I am still exploring a whole range of options! One of those is to have a bonfire style wedding - super relaxed, fireworks, good food, toffee apples, maybe even...

AnnaMolly, thursday 27-Nov-14 5 1,607
MrsScott2be2018
Bridesmaid boob dilemma
MrsScott2be2018, 25 November, 2014 at 21:29

Hey Ladies, This is a strange post but something that is on my mind. I have average boobs C cup but two of my bridesmaids have huge boobs. I have always been self concious about mine and I don't want...

halloweeny, thursday 27-Nov-14 12 4,773
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Suits - Who pays?
LisaMurphy88, 26 November, 2014 at 11:32

Just wondering when it comes to the wedding party's suits, who pays? We wanted to buy the suits for our best man, ushers etc and thought that we would pay for them, but others say that they should...

hellandglory, wednesday 26-Nov-14 9 9,337
SaraPoppy
Bridesmaid dresses- autumnal theme. Please help! Pics
SaraPoppy, 26 November, 2014 at 14:00

Our wedding is next October and we are taking advantage of the autumn and centering our theme around that. I can't make up my mind about the colour of the bridesmaids dresses. They have gone from...

SaraPoppy, wednesday 26-Nov-14 10 1,768
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what colour tie?
Brooksy, 26 November, 2014 at 09:38

Hi ladies - need your help with styling the men, we had planned for all of the men in the wedding party to have navy suits with pink ties and pocket squares, bought the ties and squares because they...

HelenSomerset, wednesday 26-Nov-14 8 1,264
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Advice needed on supplier commuication
MrsB2015, 21 November, 2014 at 11:25

Hi all I have had issues with the supplier of my shoes, I was informed last Tuesday they were due to be delivered, they then emailed saying they were coming this Tuesday. Again they didn't arrive. I...

*Pugsley*, wednesday 26-Nov-14 15 3,200
kizzi10000
A feeling of impending doom....
kizzi10000, 25 November, 2014 at 17:46

I've got 1 year 8 months 3 weeks to: 1) get used to wearing make-up 2) find some decent shoes Only: a) I hate wearing make-up! Rather I don't hate it, I love feeling better about myself with a face...

kizzi10000, wednesday 26-Nov-14 17 2,083
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Kids table?
jesikab4u, 22 November, 2014 at 23:34

I don't have children myself yet, but we are having around 17 ish children ranging from 4 months to 12. Would a kids table be a good? With having the young ones with their parents probably having 4-7...

celticcurl, monday 24-Nov-14 18 2,521
pinkypoo85
Issue with Florist in my Package
pinkypoo85, 17 November, 2014 at 09:25

I need some advice please lovely Hitched people! In my package with my hotel I have a florist included to do the tables, nothing else. I have been given the details of this florist and contacted him...

AnnaMolly, monday 24-Nov-14 19 2,412
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Does anyone know of a photo booth hire company in Milton keynes at a reasonable price?
Nicola_25, 8 October, 2013 at 16:16

Thanks in Advance

Lorns, monday 24-Nov-14 8 3,056
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Dress dilemma
Milly_Bride, 22 November, 2014 at 11:13

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some dress help and opinions! I've never really liked traditional wedding dresses and have always seen myself in a tea length dress, something a bit different and funky....

MrsB88, sunday 23-Nov-14 7 1,794
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Acceptable journey distance from Church to Wedding Reception?
lauren_millington@hotmail.co.uk, 23 November, 2014 at 20:38

Hello Hitched Universe I am newbie engaged bride-to-be, stupidly organised and even more so excited! (only 1 week engaged!) As part of the start of my journey we are looking into a ceremony and...

SunnyBrownDiamonds13, sunday 23-Nov-14 8 3,274
Cache13
Getting ready in the morning for a 1.30pm ceremony - Those married and photographer advice welcome
Cache13, 18 November, 2014 at 21:43

What time would you start hair and makeup? we get access to our venue at 9am (Ceremony and reception at same location) and we need to do some setting up. I have 5 adult bridesmaids so plenty of hands...

Scottish_Sarah, sunday 23-Nov-14 21 7,100
FS84
Personal touches & small details - what are yours?
FS84, 20 November, 2014 at 08:52

Hey ladies. With 4 months to go I've started thinking about this. I'm a bit worried that our wedding is going to be too plain or something. Our centrepieces are quirky but other than that we don't...

Stephie, friday 21-Nov-14 7 1,842
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DIY Candy Cart - Help Please :D
cl10, 17 November, 2011 at 09:41

Hi all , My OH has just finished building our own candy cart but we cant find the wheels to put on them, he's suggested those garden wall ones but I don't think that's going to work does anyone know...

Bruce Neville Photog, friday 21-Nov-14 6 7,041
samidolls
RAGE!!!
samidolls, 6 November, 2014 at 16:46

Not really wedding planning but I'm so angry I need to vent! My boss has just threatened to cancel my leave for when I am supposed to give notice! We have an unhappy customer coming to visit the next...

MrsShep, thursday 20-Nov-14 17 3,043
Eskimo329
CATERING PROBLEMS GRRR
Eskimo329, 16 November, 2014 at 20:08

Sorry to add another post....just wanted a bit of advise..... We have our venue booked for may 15 and have been led to believe that we have to use the in house caterers although there is nothing in...

rambosmum, thursday 20-Nov-14 7 1,550
bliss_balloons
Low heeled shoes that aren't hideous?
bliss_balloons , 19 November, 2014 at 11:46

I'm really struggling to find any shoes that I like. Any I find that I do like are either too high or don't have my size. I really don't like traditional wedding shoes and would happily wear Irregular...

bliss_balloons, thursday 20-Nov-14 15 2,479
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Wedding deposit help
pinkxprincess, 19 November, 2014 at 12:09

Hi all, My fiance and I had put down a deposit for a venue last week, it was quite a significant amount as this was what was needed to hold the date. Although, we did not put down the full deposit...

pinkxprincess, thursday 20-Nov-14 9 1,776
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Manzanita tree *wishing tree* centerpiece question
jesikab4u, 18 November, 2014 at 16:22

I'm just having a discussion with my Moh regarding these trees for centerpiece. I don't want them on every table I want to alternate between tall and low centrepieces but she said people will walk in...

SallieB90, wednesday 19-Nov-14 5 1,188
Benjaminsmum
Will you wear your veil all day?
Benjaminsmum, 5 November, 2014 at 15:31

Are any of you planning on removing your veil part way through the day? I have no id a how long to wear mine...I guess I will just wear it until my head hurts???

Tams90, tuesday 18-Nov-14 20 4,881
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Confetti.. Worth it or not?
MrsB2015, 11 November, 2014 at 19:00

Hi all. Just wondering what people's thoughts are on confetti? Is it worth providing? We can only use bio degradable one so would provide it but would like to know if people think it was worth it and...

Lemon Violet, tuesday 18-Nov-14 14 2,119
kimiu
200 days to go!!
kimiu, 18 November, 2014 at 08:42

There are a number of us having our weddings on 6th June.....and today our Hitched countdowns show 200 days to go!!! How the time is speeding by.....when we booked our date, we had 424 days to...

kimiu, tuesday 18-Nov-14 8 1,281

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