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COCOCHIQUITA1984
How much to clean an engagement ring?
COCOCHIQUITA1984, 23 July, 2010 at 10:53

Blimey where have all the days gone? Can't believe i've only 8 weeks now - eek! I wanted to get my engagement ring cleaned up for the wedding day so it doesn't look all grimey and horrible next to my...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 19 47,178
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Has anyone used Debenhams for their stationery?
mrsmiller2b, 23 July, 2010 at 13:17

Hi Ladies, We ordered our stationery from Debenhams and the paperwork we received advised we'd receive the invites 14 days from approving our proofs. The proofs were approved on the 6th July and I've...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 356
Suzie&Karl
Snowflake Jewlery and Hair Accessories
Suzie&Karl, 23 July, 2010 at 15:13

I am looking for my bridesmaids but i cant really find anything i like. I needs to be as cheap as possible. Any ideas? x

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 15 6,590
mrsgreatbatch2b
Oh my god what's the matter with me.
mrsgreatbatch2b, 24 July, 2010 at 18:00

I'm all emotional listening to my wedding music, well a few songs. Thought it would cheer me up after this week. I suppose it is, tears of happiness.

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 10 900
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HELP...please... With colours/bridesmaid dresses...
MrsMRtobe, 24 July, 2010 at 18:42

Omg I'm the worlds most indecisive person so planning a wedding is my absolute nightmare!! I'm really struggling with choosing on the colours and feel like I can't really get anywhere with the proper...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 9 3,856
xsammix
Sweet Jar Favour Idea - WDYT?
xsammix, 25 July, 2010 at 15:09

Instead of having "individual" favours me and OH were just thinking of putting a sweet jar on each table instead?? This would just be for the adults....the kids are getting their own individual...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 17 4,732
chocoholic_claire
What did you wear in the morning whilst getting ready?
chocoholic_claire, 26 July, 2010 at 07:40

Morning all! I'm heading out to the shops later to get the last few bits. I have a quick question, what did you wear whilst getting ready in the morning? I'm staying in a hotel and the makeup/hair...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 23 8,294
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Religious blessing after a civil service?
Jelly_Bean, 26 July, 2010 at 10:29

Hi everyone I was just wondering of anyone else is thinking about doing/ has done this? We're having a civil ceremony but the venue we're using has a lovely little chapel that apparently a lot of...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 8 6,831
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Buffet reception...speeches???
Soon to be Mrs W, 26 July, 2010 at 12:29

We are having a buffet for our reception at a different venue to our ceremony, the ceremony being at 3.30 and arriving at our reception for 6pm. The issue we have is we dont know when to have the...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 6 5,173
VeeDubLuv
Cooling Castle - What would you re: price increase
VeeDubLuv, 26 July, 2010 at 12:57

Good afternoon all. Cooling Castle have recently sent out my booking form for Nov 2012. Brilliant I thought! Well it wasnt until the weekend when me and my OH sat down to work out numbers that we...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 22 7,393
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Unique Bridal - Wimbledon - Anyone else ordered a dress through them?
KAJ2B, 26 July, 2010 at 16:05

I ordered and paid in full for my wedding dress from Unique Bridal in Wimbledon (in Elys department store) back in December 2009. I'm getting married in 10 weeks time and despite initially being told...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 6 5,893
Liverbird
Bouquet photo frame charm thing...
Liverbird, 20 September, 2010 at 09:49

I'd like to attach a little photo of my mum to my bouquet on the day, does anyone know where to get the little frames from within the UK please?! Seen a few on Etsy but would prefer a UK supplier if...

Soniya, monday 13-Apr-26 6 7,924
kacaldwell
OMG I'm Getting Married in 10 Days!!!
kacaldwell, 18 August, 2009 at 11:08

Hey sorry I have been neglecting Hitched recently! Sooo much to do! Logged on today for the first time in ages and it flashes up 10 days to go!!! ? I stil feel like I have soo much to do! My order of...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 2 973
CountDuckula
Freezing sponge wedding cake. Can you?
CountDuckula, 18 August, 2009 at 11:41

I've just worked out we've got far too much cake for the number of guests so I want to save the top tier for us to binge on once we're back from honeymoon a special occasion. Can you really, really...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 4 2,748
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Halter necks, necklaces and back jewellery
Sarahloup, 18 August, 2009 at 15:41

Hi girls, I am quite new to this site, but have been reading alot of your discussions etc, and I have a question for you all...... My wedding dress is an halter neck and I am loving the back jewellery...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 31 22,916
AutumnRose
Back from an enforced Hitched break and need some ideas!!
AutumnRose, 18 August, 2009 at 16:13

Hello all!!!! Hope everyone is well and planning is going swimmingly all round ? I moved house about a month ago and have had no internet for sooooooooooooooooooo long!!!! Have very much been missing...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 4 1,225
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DIY table plan - alphabetical order?
narie, 16 October, 2011 at 18:47

As the above heading says - I am making my table plan tonight. Do I need to list the names on each table in alphabetical order? If yes - surname not first name?

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 2 3,745
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Any Demetrios GR200 brides?
steph290208, 17 October, 2011 at 14:48

Hiya, Has or did anyone choose this dress? Whether you did or not, or just tried it on...if anyone has pics of themself in the dress and you are willing to share I'd really love to see them... x ...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 346
ellenlouiserobson
North East England Cake Maker Required
ellenlouiserobson, 19 October, 2011 at 11:39

Morning guys, does anyone in NE England have recommendations for a cake maker? My sister is supposed to be making my wedding cake but we keep falling out and I don't want to risk her refusing to make...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 4 635
momai
Photographers
momai, 22 February, 2024 at 10:28

Photographers - how do you know that they are good and that your not going to get ripped off with a rubbish one?

Mr Joe, monday 13-Apr-26 11 198
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Gift ideas for sister getting married
RachelStan, 19 October, 2011 at 19:56

Hey all! My little sister is getting married soon so I was just hoping for some help with gift ideas for her and her future husband! They've set up a gift list on http://www.starlightregistry.com to...

Mohsin, sunday 12-Apr-26 2 323
Michelle772012
anyone been married or getting married in Alkmaar Room Guildhall Bath
Michelle772012, 19 October, 2011 at 21:04

Hi All as above really, stupidly i hadnt viewed the room we are getting married in as there were 2 options one room sat 14 the other 120 so i booked the one with 120 seats pd deposit and gave notice...

Mohsin, sunday 12-Apr-26 3 2,496
Ibizalovin
Ultimo backless body...
Ibizalovin, 23 October, 2011 at 12:27

Hi Has anyone seen or tried these Ultimo backless solution garments? I have a dress that is backless with a plunge neckline. I have to wear a bra so need to find something supportive but low. I have...

Mohsin, sunday 12-Apr-26 3 5,149
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Hymns for a catholic church?!
hannahtynan, 2 November, 2011 at 18:13

Hey!! So me and my partner are getting married next year! August the 4th It's come to the time where we're being asked what hymns we want and what readings etc but to be honest, i don't really know...

Mohsin, sunday 12-Apr-26 6 2,187
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Wedding Birdcage centrepiece
kate246, 2 November, 2011 at 20:56

Hi, We are looking at having birdcages as our centrepieces. Does anyone have any tips on where we can get these cheap? We need about 12 and have looked into hiring them but cant find anywhere local......

Mohsin, sunday 12-Apr-26 5 2,579
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Dry hire venue (use our own caterers and no corkage) nearish Oxford or Guildford
SurreyOxfordBTB, 2 November, 2011 at 21:55

Hi all. This is my first post and I'm hoping some of you can help me from your experience. We are just starting to look at options for venues for our wedding. I'm not from England and I've been struck...

Mohsin, sunday 12-Apr-26 1 2,535
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Hiring Help/Staff for Wedding Day - Any Ideas?
AbC1, 3 November, 2011 at 14:17

Hi all I'm getting married next May and am having a very DIY kind of day. The ceremony and reception are being held in the same room and it's just dawning on me how difficult this is going to be to...

Mohsin, sunday 12-Apr-26 4 1,208
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Anyone Been to Candy Anthony? UPDATE!
, 4 November, 2011 at 10:29

Hi All I have booked an appointment to go to Candy Anthony tomorrow. These are the style of dresses I always wanted but also have a full length Paloma Blanca in mind so I'll be making a dress desicion...

Mohsin, sunday 12-Apr-26 7 3,351
Mike
Delete/ change web attendees menu
Mike, 19 September, 2024 at 18:18

Hi all, Is there way to change or even set the menu for you invitees? When testing, I go to the attendance page, search a person and when choosing if I am coming or not, there is a menu list with...

Temp, sunday 12-Apr-26 6 54
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Wedding 2025 any advice?
Katrina, 29 December, 2023 at 17:33

We got engaged 💍 on 23rd December 2023. We have worked out our budget. We have more to use then expected. In January we will be talking with where we want our venue. Hoping we can book our date no...

Nytwordlehints, sunday 12-Apr-26 9 218
Annah304
No band/DJ in the evening - entertainment ideas?
Annah304, 27 November, 2011 at 11:34

A good friend of mine is getting married next year. She has the venue all booked but has found that they can't have amplified music in the evening. The venue is important to her so changing isn't an...

Kapil, sunday 12-Apr-26 11 2,892
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Newborns on the table plan?
Wife In Training, 6 November, 2014 at 20:23

Hi all, We will have two newborns at our wedding (between 2 and 8 weeks old). Do we need to include them on the table plan? We've got toddlers coming who will be on the table plan as they require...

Daniel, sunday 12-Apr-26 12 4,730

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