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Quirky Venues in North East
bobby66, 6 January, 2014 at 21:56

Hi all Well, having only been engaged for two weeks I'm now feeling the pressure of trying to find the right place! I'm after some help or inspiration for a venue in the North East. We are based in...

Sarahs1984, monday 15-Sep-14 14 9,692
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2 weeks to go and wedding dress stress
AH71, 10 September, 2014 at 11:45

I'm getting married on 27/09/14. I took my Monsoon dress to a supposedly bridal seamstress about 2 weeks ago, due to it being big around the shoulders and hips but the zip did up with no problem. I...

AH71, monday 15-Sep-14 11 2,047
Mrs.K2b
Recommendations needed for hair and MUA in Nottingham/East Midlands
Mrs.K2b, 14 September, 2014 at 18:35

We have all the major things booked; church, venue, TOG, flowers, cake, cars and my dress; but the one thing in really struggling with is finding someone to do hair and make up! we're getting married...

MartinC Photography, sunday 14-Sep-14 3 983
nataliecorlett_
£1500 - £2000 budget
nataliecorlett_, 7 September, 2014 at 14:03

Hello all, I am currently planning to get married next year, possibly October or November time. We are planning for 25 day guests and 60 evening guests. I am desperately trying to find ways to cut...

Sevenyearhitched, sunday 14-Sep-14 8 12,399
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Stag do :-(
katie80uk, 13 September, 2014 at 20:13

Well my partner and 15 mates are in Leeds this weekend for his stag do. I feel so worried. I know nothing will happen but its like I'm looking for bad things to go wrong before the wedding. Anyone...

MartinC Photography, sunday 14-Sep-14 4 1,200
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Butlins Minehead, adult music wknds?
, 12 September, 2014 at 20:03

Hi Hitchers. Still struggling with ideas for my hen do. Has anyone been to Minehead for an adult music weekend?

sweetlikechocolate, saturday 13-Sep-14 5 934
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Church wedding readings?
ExpensiveRedBridesmaid46, 13 September, 2014 at 11:50

Hi, I am currently thinking about what readings to have at my church ceremony and wondering what brides out there are having? I don't know where to start!

ExpensiveRedBridesma, saturday 13-Sep-14 4 3,384
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Lancashire Venues please
kellytobe81, 31 August, 2014 at 12:28

Hello all!! I am looking for a venue in Lancashire - ideally round the Chorley/Preston/Blackburn/Ribble Valley areas I've done an internet search and also looked on here but if anyone has been to any...

Stephie, friday 12-Sep-14 14 2,494
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Can we be refused a church wedding?
Joan254, 11 September, 2014 at 09:11

Hi, I am getting married in july 2016. I booked the church yesterday ( I like to be super organised) anyway my question, my partner and I don't go to church we have our beliefs (we don't feel that...

*Mini*, friday 12-Sep-14 24 8,330
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Nightmare buying a wedding dress from China - OPEN HAPPINESS on Ebay!!
littlemissvee33, 9 September, 2014 at 12:44

I hope someone can offer me advice..... Several months ago I ordered a dress from a seller called Open Happiness. I received the gown & to my horror, when I opened the bag, beads were dropping off...

littlemissvee33, friday 12-Sep-14 11 2,680
Charlie1989
Father/Daughter dance
Charlie1989, 11 September, 2014 at 20:33

Hey I was considering a father/daughter dance with my step dad. Unfortunately, my dad passed away when I was younger and I would like to let my step dad know that he means a lot to me by having a...

Charliefarlie89, friday 12-Sep-14 3 1,169
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Glasgow food hamper ideas
Paulalouise, 10 September, 2014 at 22:03

Im from Manchester but I'm getting married in Glasgow. I'd like to make welcome baskets for my guests to place in their rooms. Please can you give me some ideas of scottish products I could include. ...

Paulalouise, thursday 11-Sep-14 1 707
daisymoo86
Forehead Jewellery
daisymoo86, 10 September, 2014 at 16:52

Did anyone watch DTTB last week? Where she had the forehead jewellery/headband on her wedding day? Any ideas where I could get one like it at a reasonable price?

lisaloulou, thursday 11-Sep-14 5 1,023
alexandrawedding@hotmail.co.uk
Just got a sneak peek of my boudoir photos *cheeky flash*
alexandrawedding@hotmail.co.uk, 11 September, 2014 at 15:39

My photographer just sent me a little preview I'm so glad I did it! And I have to wait ages to show OH so thought I'd have a little show off here! I was so so nervous about being wobbly but now I'm...

alyj66, thursday 11-Sep-14 12 3,070
MrsB88
So how does Dessy work??
MrsB88, 10 September, 2014 at 21:56

No prices on the website? Can't order online? Am i being thick lol

MrsB88, thursday 11-Sep-14 7 1,557
RoseArcana
Need to find details of this wedding dress please
RoseArcana, 9 September, 2014 at 17:28

Hi ladies. Went wedding dress shopping on saturday and the dress I originally wanted looked awful on me. I found one I really love, but they only told me it was called Abbie and it was £987......

RomanticIvoryDecor19, thursday 11-Sep-14 10 1,888
pink & glitz
***flash*** my photos from Italy xx
pink & glitz, 10 September, 2014 at 21:44

*J9*, thursday 11-Sep-14 13 1,947
jen-lou
Good Luck Messages.....
jen-lou, 10 September, 2014 at 15:34

Can't remember who suggested it, but glad to see Hitched have set up a seperate sub-group for the good luck threads, who's going to be first in there then?

Cat In A Teacup, wednesday 10-Sep-14 6 1,109
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DIY sweet cart vs Hiring a wedding cart?
Lauren.sam16, 8 September, 2014 at 21:33

Hi all Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on DIY sweet stall vs hiring a wedding cart? My wedding is coral (colour) theme and I thought saving money we should DIY it and incorporate coral- unsure if...

miss_winter14, wednesday 10-Sep-14 5 8,180
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I can't afford my dream dress!
smiler217, 10 September, 2014 at 15:34

So I found this dress that I love, must have tried on about a dozen so far and this is the ONE!!!!! Only problem is I'm having a small wedding with a small budget and this totally blows it! I can get...

I-go-by-many-names, wednesday 10-Sep-14 5 1,014
Panjita
Indian/Sikh Wedding Greeting Card - Personalised
Panjita, 9 September, 2014 at 11:48

Very specific I know, but do any HIBs make these? If so can you show me examples? Does anyone have any recommendations of where I can purchase one?

Panjita, wednesday 10-Sep-14 3 1,111
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Bridesmaids lacking enthusiasm?!?!
Perrygrigg, 7 September, 2014 at 20:37

Hi all, Have been planning my wedding which is June 2015 for a few months now. Picked bridesmaids, one my older sister, two best friends and my sisters step daughter. My sister and friends have been...

Em1986, wednesday 10-Sep-14 17 2,811
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Civil Ceremony Music :) HELP !
MissPod, 6 September, 2014 at 17:22

Anyone able to recommend how I go about choosing instrumental music. Our DJ Suggested looking at the Vitamin String Quartet stuff, but I'm not so keen. Anyone have any fab ideas ? or experience they...

flowersinherhair, wednesday 10-Sep-14 17 2,696
BrideCummins14
Twobirds
BrideCummins14, 9 September, 2014 at 12:28

Hi all! Been off here for a while!! I love the two birds dresses but I know there are cheaper alternatives - can't remember where though. In sure debenhams have some? Can anyone help please? X

Nessa_EssexBride, wednesday 10-Sep-14 2 1,138
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HELP...... Are there any BYOB venues in Kent????
bajan-fox, 8 September, 2014 at 21:55

I am struggling to find a venue that can hold upto 200 people where you can bring your own alcohol in kent, preferably near Canterbury. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Cat In A Teacup, tuesday 9-Sep-14 3 1,155
Nature Bride
Average price for wedding album?
Nature Bride, 9 September, 2014 at 17:50

Hi all, I just wondered what people have paid for their wedding albums from their photographers. Ours is offering one for quite a lot of money and I just wanted to check the going rate for a hard...

MrsShep, tuesday 9-Sep-14 1 841
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Weddington boots (wedding wellies!)
HappyRedDecor119, 28 May, 2014 at 16:49

Just came across these and think they are brilliant! Bit expensive (£39.99) for a pair of wellies that won't be wore long tho... Anyone know were I could get a cheaper pair?!?...

Sparkly Bear, tuesday 9-Sep-14 6 3,809
Ladykake
Undecided on hymns in church?!
Ladykake, 7 September, 2014 at 16:41

OH and I are currently looking at different hymns to have as part of our service as we met with our vicar yesterday! (And had our Banns read in church today!!) we have chosen two hymns, give me joy...

Miezy83, tuesday 9-Sep-14 12 2,934
MrsShep
Kinda OT, Gypsy Matchmaker
MrsShep, 7 September, 2014 at 14:01

Did anyone else watch this? I've just watched it, and can't get my head around trying to marry your kids off at 13yrs old.

MrsShep, monday 8-Sep-14 6 919
Love&Lavender
Hand tied bouquet vs shower bouquet price
Love&Lavender, 8 September, 2014 at 11:37

Hi all, I was originally going to have a shower bouquet and was quoted a price for this. I remember the florist at the time mentioned they are expensive as the flowers have to wired. I have since...

overtherainbow, monday 8-Sep-14 5 1,195
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No hymns at all in church ceremony
Purplecake, 8 September, 2014 at 14:24

I was wondering whether anyone has ever been to, or heard of, a church ceremony without any hymns? My OH isn't religious at all although he was baptised, and we're getting married in catholic church....

halloweeny, monday 8-Sep-14 9 4,267
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Hen do help... Marbella v. Benidorm
missgeebee, 8 September, 2014 at 12:27

Hello lovelies, i need some help please. My lovely bms have done all the planning but i'm now left to decide between Marbella or Benidorm. And i have no idea!! Two really want to go to benidrom and 2...

Moonbeam88, monday 8-Sep-14 4 3,182

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