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Arpee
Just provisionally booked a venue... but it doesn't feel right...
Arpee, 22 July, 2014 at 18:06

H2B and I have just been to visit a venue for the second time, and have provisionally booked a date. We got in the car to come home and he said I didn't seem very excited about it, and I agreed that I...

DaffodilWaves, wednesday 6-Aug-14 19 3,086
miss_winter14
titanium rings *WARNING*
miss_winter14, 5 August, 2014 at 16:13

My friend wears a titanium ring on his left hand all the time. his niece gave it to him and it looks similar to some of these funky mens wedding rings. well over the weekend something bit him. some...

LittleSnowflake, tuesday 5-Aug-14 7 1,602
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Urgent Advice Req. Venue we booked is selling!
Mrsgilltobe, 28 July, 2014 at 10:36

Hey I am in need of some swift advice, we booked our reception venue towards the end of last year which is a private residence with a wedding venue at the back for our wedding in summer 2015. We...

Paula @ Ollievision, tuesday 5-Aug-14 10 2,679
Miss-b
Grendon Lakes Northamptonshire.. Anyone been???
Miss-b, 5 August, 2014 at 13:40

Hi guys, has anyone been to a wedding, event or even just stayed at Grendon Lakes based in Northants??? We are considering it for our wedding venue as it seems perfect! We haven't been to see it yet,...

CrazyRatLady, tuesday 5-Aug-14 1 1,477
Mispinkprincess
DIY hair and make up trial flashes all over the place sorry!
Mispinkprincess, 3 August, 2014 at 15:49

So I had a trial of my DIY hair and make up for my 1950s theme wedding Took me 2 hours so will leave 3 on the day (?) I've taken photos outside, inside, up close ad of the back. The issues I have are...

Lorns, tuesday 5-Aug-14 22 1,435
yorkshirekiwi
How Many OOS?
yorkshirekiwi, 5 August, 2014 at 02:47

Sorry for the duplicate post as I know this has been asked before, but I think it was a while ago and I can't find the thread. We're having 100 guests to our wedding - everyone is an all day and all...

janeywoo1978, tuesday 5-Aug-14 7 1,665
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Drinks Token as a Favour *flash*
*Mrs*T*to*Be, 4 August, 2014 at 13:37

Hi, We would have liked to put some money behind the bar (this came at the beginning of the wedding planning before we realised how much everything else would cost - ignorance is a wonderful thing...

lottie.f, monday 4-Aug-14 4 2,225
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Entertainment during wedding breakfast!
Missiecb, 4 August, 2014 at 15:03

Hi everyone Just wondering what everyone is putting on their tables for guests to entertain themselves. My MOH has said i need to do something so as people dont get bored! I was thinking about the...

Tams90, monday 4-Aug-14 7 1,507
Lizzywills
Anyone used wedpics?
Lizzywills, 31 July, 2014 at 21:51

Is it easy and how does it work? i signed up because I'm sure someone mentioned it, now I've realised its a US site and I'm rubbish at these technology things, but it seems such a good idea to get...

Lizzywills, monday 4-Aug-14 8 1,789
Lizzywills
Who goes first, bride or bridesmaids?
Lizzywills, 31 July, 2014 at 14:50

I've been a brides maid 7 times (last time was 15 years ago though) and every time the brose has gone first and us bridesmaids have followed her down the aisle. but lately it seems that the bridesmaid...

MrsShep, monday 4-Aug-14 22 3,630
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Tall bride problem!
Em921, 4 August, 2014 at 15:12

Hi all! I’m 5’11-6ft and wondering what other tall brides out there are wearing. I have seen some gorgeous dresses and I would really like a floor length, but obviously regular sized dresses will...

leni-lw!, monday 4-Aug-14 9 1,551
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Wedding Dresses- Now Scared confused and horrified
HappyGoldCakes177, 27 July, 2014 at 10:59

Hello, Right I went to my first wedding dress appointments yesterday and still have not recovered. I went with my best friend to a place she tried dresses at last year (she got married few months ago)...

sweetlikechocolate, monday 4-Aug-14 26 3,351
MrsToffee
Flip flop crisis!!
MrsToffee, 1 August, 2014 at 17:11

Ok, a bit strong wording in title but in weddingland everything becomes more dramatic! After umming and ahhing I decided that we HAVE to have a flip flop basket so went off to Primark today to stock...

Sarah_88, monday 4-Aug-14 15 2,797
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Advice on garden/backyard reception, please!
joobs85, 31 July, 2014 at 17:28

Hi all, new member here. Me and my boyfriend are in the very early stages of planning a low key, low budget wedding for next year (May or September). Neither of us are particularly fancy people and my...

joobs85, monday 4-Aug-14 11 2,953 1
Firefly2012
Fallen out with bridesmaids - help!
Firefly2012, 2 August, 2014 at 21:24

I had a bit of a falling out with my bridesmaids when we went away for hen party (last month). It was a petty argument and we parted as though everything was ok but it felt awkward and we haven't...

MrsB88, sunday 3-Aug-14 9 4,484
BethG
Ceremony fees!
BethG, 1 August, 2014 at 11:34

Hi We are just in the process of booking our wedding for next year. We would like to get married at the venue, but the cost of getting the registrar out is £450. I wouldnt have minded but after seeing...

KinkyBride, sunday 3-Aug-14 19 2,177
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For him and for her
Laura0509, 14 June, 2014 at 12:04

Has anyone used or heard of a website called 'for him and for her' they have bridesmaid dresses that are exactly what I'm looking for but not sure if they are another website where the dresses come...

SunnyGreenDecor24, saturday 2-Aug-14 4 8,103
Mummy2Ebony
Best Place To Buy Artificial Flowers????
Mummy2Ebony, 1 August, 2014 at 15:27

I am having artificial flowers at my wedding and was wondering if anybody knows of some good places to get them at a good price. I am looking at making up the table decorations myself, as we are on a...

MissJag, saturday 2-Aug-14 10 4,806
Twinie1
Wedding day? Help!! I have no idea!
Twinie1, 1 August, 2014 at 10:14

Hey ladies ok so I am going to really honest here I have no idea what so ever as to how the day should go! I have had a little read on here and I have seen people are having a wedding breakfast.. What...

Twinie1, saturday 2-Aug-14 10 1,505
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HELP PLEASE! Large low budget wedding in Birmingham/Midlands/Warwickshire area??
Rosalita, 7 January, 2014 at 22:43

Hi everyone! I got engaged on Christmas Day and have just joined Hitched I would be so grateful for any advice you can give me. We are planning to get married in July or August 2015 and have a budget...

Civil Ceremonies, friday 1-Aug-14 8 2,630
*J9*
***GOOD LUCK ATB!!! - 2nd August***
*J9*, 25 July, 2014 at 12:06

I had a search and didn't see a thread for you so apologies if I'm duplicating! Can't believe your day is finally here! Wishing you all the luck in the world, hope you have an amazing day!

MOMB, friday 1-Aug-14 65 3,429
xoxoxo2017
Perfume.
xoxoxo2017, 1 August, 2014 at 14:39

So I WAS going to buy myself a new bottle of the perfume I wore when I first met H2B called Anna Sui, he says it reminds him of our early days so thoguht this could be my something new. THEN I...

LittleSnowflake, friday 1-Aug-14 15 1,798
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Just bought my evening wedding shoes yippeee! Flash!
, 31 July, 2014 at 20:15

Hi guys, so during the day I am going to be wearing very boring bridal 50s style ivory shoes but I'm not very good in heels for long and don't want to spend the day in pain so I've just bought some...

Holey, thursday 31-Jul-14 3 549
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DIY Photobooth
Adamjsiddle, 26 May, 2014 at 19:04

After shopping around the cheapest photobooth I could find was £289 for 3 hours and £75 an hour for any additional hours and I want it for day and night guests so the bill would of been phenomenal. So...

Bruce Neville Photog, thursday 31-Jul-14 37 5,014
emabee
What are your first dance songs?
emabee, 30 July, 2014 at 13:14

We can't decide! We want something quirky and alternative, our perfect song would be something by the Arctic Monkeys, our favourite band but there isn't anything suitable really. Please help! x

MrsA2B2014, thursday 31-Jul-14 26 6,350
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Help needed! We are looking for Self catering house with civil ceremony licence and I can't find the right place within budget
Suz2015, 31 July, 2014 at 11:37

I have searched high and low and can't seem to find what we are looking for! Ideally I would like a house with a civil ceremony licence that can sleep 20 (or two houses next to each other) so we can...

Childhood-Sweet<3, thursday 31-Jul-14 5 1,096
yorkshirekiwi
Wedding hymn/Funeral Hymn
yorkshirekiwi, 30 July, 2014 at 23:49

My Granddad passed away last week and his funeral will be next week - just 3 weeks before my wedding. I have just heard from my mum that her brothers and sisters have chosen the hymn Love Divine for...

yorkshirekiwi, thursday 31-Jul-14 8 1,133
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Organising my Lapland wedding... PLEASE HELP!!
Lucieloulou, 18 July, 2014 at 01:19

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum so please bare with me. I have read a lot of your posts on Lapland weddings and seen some amazing photographs which has got me ultra excited!!! We are getting...

LW_Lauren, wednesday 30-Jul-14 677
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Honeymoon in London - Where to stay?
RomanticGoldConfetti108, 29 July, 2014 at 07:43

Me and my fiancé absolutely LOVE London, so we decided that we would love to go on Honeymoon there and stay in a 5 star hotel and eat out at Michelin Stared resturants and just be pampered for a long...

Siab1982, wednesday 30-Jul-14 19 2,814
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Bridal lingerie for big busts!
Nicola_25, 27 July, 2014 at 21:50

Where are you getting yours from? I am a 36 J and cant find anything, I have looked at bravissimo and Debenhams and other main stores, anywhere else I can look?

bamboo, wednesday 30-Jul-14 8 4,456
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Toiletry and flip flop baskets
LalaC1988, 29 July, 2014 at 07:27

We are wanting to put toiletry baskets in the ladies and gents toilets and flip flops in the ladies toilets. We are really struggling with the list of what to get - Soo far we are: Ladies: deoderant...

ATB, tuesday 29-Jul-14 9 2,538
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Photographer, London, August 2014 under £800
lauraw1234, 31 January, 2014 at 17:52

Hello! I am working to a small budget (as is everyone!) and I wondered if anyone had any suggestions for finding a quirky photographer for a London wedding in August 2014 for £800 or under. Is this an...

katewillow83, tuesday 29-Jul-14 13 2,481

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