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Wedding dress too long - is this normal?
sarahdarby, 18 November, 2013 at 10:17

Hi all I had my first viewing/ fitting of my wedding dress yesterday after being measured in March. Unfortunately, it was an inch or so too long and i now face a further £150ish charge to get it...

sarahdarby, monday 18-Nov-13 669
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Wedding veil
xstaceylpx, 16 November, 2013 at 11:56

Hi! Just wandering how people are storing their veil untill their wedding day?

emjjarvy, monday 18-Nov-13 2 810 1
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Last minute bits and bobs....
charbar16, 15 November, 2013 at 16:38

....4 weeks tomorrow!!! EEEEE!! I am trying to think of any last minute bits and pieces...was just inspired by the great thread about wedding umbrellas, just bought confetti, have booked nails and...

charbar16, sunday 17-Nov-13 3 1,090
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any very cheap wedding ceremony venues??
mummylislis, 16 November, 2013 at 09:47

Hi, I live in Derby, getting married August 2015 and wanting to know whether anyone knows of cheap wedding ceremony venues that cost the same as a registry office? So approx £200. I'm wanting to have...

mummylislis, saturday 16-Nov-13 4 474
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Bridal hair and makeup Essex
, 15 November, 2013 at 11:35

Can anyone reccommend someone to do hair and makeup in Essex that won't break the bank?! There are about 8 of us need doing so will need someone with a "team" of beauticians and hairdressers! Ideally...

flowersinherhair, saturday 16-Nov-13 4 878
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Can you hire normal suits, not tails?!
, 12 November, 2013 at 17:33

We want to hire navy blue suits for our ushers but it looks to be impossible. We don't want tails or lounge suits and ones to buy are too expensive. Anyone have any advice?!

BespokeTailor, friday 15-Nov-13 16 2,990
Horace
Second dance songs
Horace, 13 November, 2013 at 16:24

Does anyone care to share their chosen second dance songs? I'm not necessarily looking for something father/daughtery, just something appropriate and fun without scaring couples who have joined us...

pringchan, thursday 14-Nov-13 17 11,464
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What are you doing with your pets on your wedding day?
, 13 November, 2013 at 09:34

Web our wedding comes around in aug 2014 my website will be 3 ( well her bdays the next day) and my rottie will be 1 and a half, everyone who is trusted to look after them or even could look after...

DrBuffles, thursday 14-Nov-13 29 3,055
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Engagement Ring shopping - London
Sarah Hennessy, 14 November, 2013 at 12:37

Hi Everyone, I'm very new to Hitched and could do with some tips. Can anyone recommend a good jewellers to purchase an engagement ring in London. The choices online are enormous and we’re feeling a...

MinkyPinkyBlush, thursday 14-Nov-13 6 952
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Dress Alterations Nottingham
gregs1983, 27 October, 2013 at 21:30

Hi, Can anyone help me out, I'm desperately seeking someone in Nottingham to alter my Sincerity wedding dress on the bust area and length but I'm struggling to find someone, can anyone recommend...

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llandudnolover
Juke box hire
llandudnolover, 7 November, 2011 at 20:27

Hi all. Opinions wanted please. We're thinking of hiring a juke box for our evening reception instead of a dj. The price is about the same but obviously it gives our guests more control over the music...

lil_2014, wednesday 13-Nov-13 19 12,810
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Venue for a camping / festival wedding in the south-east for 2014
Laura_S_P, 10 November, 2013 at 20:11

Hello, We are having difficulties finding a venue for our wedding next year (2014), ideally September but there's some flexibility with the date. We'd like a venue with some kind of greenery and...

NathalieSB, tuesday 12-Nov-13 15 3,779
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Ideas to integrate faux ceremony component into wedding?
mgower, 6 November, 2013 at 21:21

My fiance and I are English but live in Canada. While we wish to get married in the UK, the restrictions on non-residents make it near-impossible. As a result, we are planning to do the ceremony here...

mgower, tuesday 12-Nov-13 7 1,151
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Mother of the bride shopping in Manchester
JMarieS, 9 November, 2013 at 15:49

Hi, Question to all Manchester brides: where did your mums get their outfits from? I'm getting married in April next year so now seems like a good time to start looking. Unfortunately the high street...

Childhood-Sweet<3, tuesday 12-Nov-13 10 4,223
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Bridesmaid and Flower girl dresses
maybeachbride, 11 November, 2013 at 20:18

Hi, Finally feel like i've started planning my wedding, less than 7 months to go and hardly anything done. These are the bridesmaid and flowergirl dresses i've finally bought. Flower girl dresses are...

maybeachbride, tuesday 12-Nov-13 7 1,244
bamboo
Harpists in Essex
bamboo, 31 October, 2013 at 17:36

Has anyone booked a harpist for their wedding in Essex and can recommend them? I've been looking on the internet but there's so many I don't know where to start!

Andy_Magicman, tuesday 12-Nov-13 1 575
Hoddy
Evening invites
Hoddy, 10 November, 2013 at 12:59

We have 30 day guests and 50 evening guests (hopefully). All are family and close friends so we aren't worried about any declines but I was wondering if you all send evening specific invites? Do they...

Studying&Planning, monday 11-Nov-13 13 1,907
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LVL Lashes
Wifeytobe88, 11 November, 2013 at 09:36

Morning all, Hope you all had good weekends. Sorry another lash related thread from me - has anyone had experience of LVL Lashes?

Wifeytobe88, monday 11-Nov-13 419
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SO self conscious and embarrassed about the whole thing...
harr22, 3 November, 2013 at 10:55

Hello, I'm new on here and am hoping to get some advice as I'm having a massive wobble thinking about my wedding day! Our wedding isn't going to be a massive thing-about 40 guests, a nice registry...

harr22, sunday 10-Nov-13 27 7,303
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Maid of Honour Help!
ALouL, 9 November, 2013 at 12:48

Hi guys, I am my best friends maid of honour at her wedding next August :-D My best friend has 4 bridesmaids (including myself) all together, two are her sisters, one is her other best friend, and...

LoveHimMegaMuch, sunday 10-Nov-13 6 1,670
Hoddy
How did you choose your bridesmaids?
Hoddy, 8 November, 2013 at 10:39

Now I know this is going to sound stupid, but I just don't know who to ask. For all you normal people I'm sure you have a huge list of friends, but I just don't. I'm not close to anyone in particular,...

*MM3*, sunday 10-Nov-13 19 2,071
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Price for pub reception
harr22, 3 November, 2013 at 14:10

I'm loving this site-people are so helpful! Hope you don't mind me asking a few more questions My wedding reception is being held in a nice pub-we're having a two course meal consisting of a starter...

harr22, friday 8-Nov-13 12 11,319
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Wedding Insurance - Public Liability
ExpensiveOrangeCakes62, 4 November, 2013 at 15:56

My first post, so be gentle! We've set the date for our wedding in May2014 and I'm about to sign a contract with a local hotel to provide all the facilities (wedding room, breakfast, evening party...

mirandag, thursday 7-Nov-13 11 3,408
PinkButterfly
Don't tell the bride!
PinkButterfly, 28 October, 2013 at 13:57

Anyone else watch the last episode?? That lady was a nightmare... I know I'm difficult at the best of times... Hence why I wouldn't chose to do the show! (Without coaching hubby first before signing...

InWineTheresTruth, thursday 7-Nov-13 41 23,135
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can anyone help with plus size bridesmaid dresses?
, 6 November, 2013 at 21:05

My sister (MOH) and bridesmaid are both plus size, my sister is loosing weight bless her, shes a size 18 now I think so hopefully if she carries on the way she is she will be a size 16/14 in aug for...

chels15, thursday 7-Nov-13 9 1,135
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London Dry Hire Venues
simone12, 3 November, 2013 at 14:11

Hi, Can anyone suggest any London dry hire venues? We are leaning towards a raw warehouse style but at the moment I am unsure of the budget so want to consider all different prices and sizes, styles...

tams82, wednesday 6-Nov-13 10 8,107
Jenny99
Is anyone having 2 wedding dresses?
Jenny99, 5 November, 2013 at 13:58

What do you think of getting 2 wedding dresses? I've recently started thinking about it I already got my "main" dress, and it's absolutely gorgeous! it's by Christiano Lucci, princess styled dress,...

Jenny99, wednesday 6-Nov-13 18 3,293
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Barn near Manchester/Peak District - getting worried now...
butterfly2016, 30 September, 2012 at 08:14

I would love to get married or at least have a reception in a barn but can't find anything suitable and starting to worry we'll have to settle for something we don't want. I've been to The Ashes and...

a-cheap-date, wednesday 6-Nov-13 30 14,501
carbynel
glass cloche place settings anyone?
carbynel, 4 November, 2013 at 21:06

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone has come across any place settings like these while planning...? I've been searching everywhere and I can't seem to find any glass cloches that are small enough...

stoice, tuesday 5-Nov-13 7 1,397
BlossomJ
High street bridesmaid dresses
BlossomJ, 31 August, 2013 at 09:32

Hiya, I'm trying to look for sage green (or any green for that matter) BM dresses - preferably from a high street chain. Just wondered where everyone has got their BM dresses from (particularly those...

Bookish, tuesday 5-Nov-13 14 5,889
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H2B not keen on having a wedding ring?
missk1989, 2 November, 2013 at 12:09

My OH told me the other night that he isnt really bothered about having a wedding ring as he has never worn one but I should have one as " you like rings". To me a wedding ring isnt about the...

traleegirl, tuesday 5-Nov-13 35 3,256
meandmrjones2014
DIY Candy Buffet
meandmrjones2014, 13 September, 2013 at 13:29

Hi everyone We are getting married in Northern Ireland on 26 March next year and are doing a DIY Sweet table/candy buffet for the evening reception. We have begun gathering up jars and vases from...

Soontobe.MrsM, tuesday 5-Nov-13 26 2,854

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