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Stubbersgetswed!
Are wedding favours a waste of money?
Stubbersgetswed!, 1 April, 2014 at 13:26

Hi ladies, I'm fairly new here, so apologies if this thread has already been discussed a million times and I've just not found it! We were thinking of having wedding favours of a photoframe (plain,...

Jes22, friday 4-Apr-14 37 4,997
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What are the important/unimportant aspects of your wedding?
HeavyMetalMaiden, 4 April, 2014 at 15:55

Hi everyone! Just for fun, I was wondering which parts of your wedding are the most important to you and will get most of your attention, and what is unimportant to you, that you don't feel it's worth...

FHB, friday 4-Apr-14 15 3,060
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Hen do issues :-(
Bells12, 4 April, 2014 at 16:28

So I thought I'd got my hen do all sorted. Having listened to my bridesmaids unspportive reponse to what I wanted to do I changed to a theme park one day and an activity on the next as this was what...

Bells12, friday 4-Apr-14 3 1,298
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Compromising, is perfect possible?
pbn, 2 October, 2013 at 17:01

So, we've been engaged for about 6 months now and in that time have seen about 12 venues. The first one we saw was Lillibrooke manor and we absolutely fell in love with it especially as at the time...

andynnat, friday 4-Apr-14 9 1,776
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Walking stick!
SoontobeMrsR, 4 April, 2014 at 15:01

Hi ladies i really need your help. due to my disability I walk with a walking stick. My current stick is wooden and plan which is great for getting around but will look so conspicuous on the day it's...

Elixia, friday 4-Apr-14 6 3,920
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Hawaii honeymoon
, 13 February, 2014 at 19:42

Hey has anyone else had a honeymoon or holiday to Hawaii, or maybe planning on going. Have you got any advice on where to stay. I'm also wondering about costs of flights/hotels. We're just starting to...

lisaloulou, friday 4-Apr-14 19 2,824
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Help needed to find furniture hire in Newcastle
JennH, 3 April, 2014 at 14:30

I was hoping someone might know if there is anywhere in Newcastle/The North East that hires nice wooden tables and benches. I've looked everywhere and the only places I can find are way down South....

MOMB, thursday 3-Apr-14 1,274
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Dress still hasn't arrived :(
, 2 April, 2014 at 21:20

Hiya I'm sorry to have a moan on hear but everyone I talk to seems to have different opinions so I thought I'd see what you thought on here. I get married on 12th July 2014 and I ordered my dress last...

blueypye, thursday 3-Apr-14 7 1,309
MrsA2B2014
Flower Costs?
MrsA2B2014, 2 April, 2014 at 16:40

Hi All, We've just had our quote back from the florist, I've got no idea if the price is good or not and now not sure what to do. The florist is the designated one for the venue and I'm happy with her...

MrsA2B2014, wednesday 2-Apr-14 5 1,398
Eskimo329
Where are you buying your bridal accessories
Eskimo329, 29 March, 2014 at 16:53

Hi brides 2 be :-) i brought my dress today. If I knew how to flash I would. I originally decided I didn't want to have a veil but totally changed my mind. have you brought all your accessories from...

Eskimo329, tuesday 1-Apr-14 10 1,576
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Rainbow Club Shoes... True to size?
MrsF2Bee, 29 March, 2014 at 09:28

I've found some super pretty Rainbow Club shoes, but are they good for sizing? I'm normally a 6.5 and a 7 is always to big, wondering if they come up small or not?

CoopsJ68, tuesday 1-Apr-14 8 8,610
daisymoo86
Hen Party for Friend .... Nightmare
daisymoo86, 1 April, 2014 at 09:18

I'm bm for my friend who gets married at the end of May, early May we are going away for a weekend for her hen do. She lives down south and I live in the Midlands now, so we see each other 2/3 times a...

pammy67, tuesday 1-Apr-14 5 1,023
Poppleton
Barn Venues in North Yorkshire?
Poppleton, 31 March, 2014 at 20:00

Hi guys, I'm new to Hitched, so I apologise if this post isn't in the write forum! My fiancée and I are looking for somewhere to get married next June but are really struggling to find somewhere that...

Poppleton, tuesday 1-Apr-14 6 3,710
loopy_lisa 91
How do you finish a sash? DIY advice
loopy_lisa 91, 25 March, 2014 at 08:50

I have decided to try and make a sash belt myself with ribbon as I want a red sash and if I make it myself it will be cheaper. I think I can do it because it looks fairly simple. But what I don't know...

loopy_lisa 91, monday 31-Mar-14 6 2,300
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Flower girl dress
Mrs EtoB, 17 March, 2014 at 15:16

Hi I need to find a flower girl dress for my niece who will be 3 and a half when we get married. I just want a fairly simple ivory dress as I'm having a blue sash made to go around it. Can anyone...

Jayla, monday 31-Mar-14 15 3,593
InkedDoll
Weddings and Movie Stars book
InkedDoll, 31 March, 2014 at 10:42

So I bought this yesterday: If anyone lives anywhere near The Works bookstore, it was £6.99! It's marked £49 on the inside cover and it's £38 on amazon. It is AMAZING. Huge and really thick, and so...

InkedDoll, monday 31-Mar-14 444
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Venue HELP needed please!!
cBear25, 29 March, 2014 at 23:07

HELP! I am looking for a venue with some quite specific desires and struggling with google searches alone... does anyone know of any venues that may even slightly match these criteria?! I'm getting...

Suzie88, sunday 30-Mar-14 12 1,911
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Engagement ring and wedding band
camilla89, 29 March, 2014 at 15:51

Hey ladies! It has come for the time for me and my Husband to be to buy our rings. I aam having a bit of trouble trying to find a wedding band that will fit underneath my engagement ring. My ring is...

irrelephant, sunday 30-Mar-14 9 3,190
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little rant - bit upset!
SunnyOrangeConfetti79, 29 March, 2014 at 18:00

Hi ladies, just need to vent a bit. Disclaimer first is that I currently have PMT so totally have no ability at the moment to work out how (un)reasonable i'm being! Very long story short - woman I...

MrsHD2015, sunday 30-Mar-14 9 1,552
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songs while guests congregate
cmchannon, 29 March, 2014 at 08:50

Hi all, We are in the process of filling out our form for the registrar, wedding is 5 weeks today so we have 3 weeks until they need it back but I want to get it done. One of the things they want to...

smccallum, saturday 29-Mar-14 3 884
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Dessy Bridesmaid Dresses - Any idea of cost?
WinterBride14, 26 March, 2014 at 13:42

Hi ladies I've been looking online at Dessy Bridesmaid dresses & I notice that the website doesnt give any idea as to cost. Does anyone know what the prices range from please?

trewsie, saturday 29-Mar-14 9 4,190
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How on earth did you choose your wedding date?!
leffers5555, 15 March, 2014 at 12:07

Hello everyone! So confused and frustrated! Although advise and opinion much appreciated, this is also a rant post! With the British weather being sporadic and as unpredictable as you know, we are...

leffers5555, friday 28-Mar-14 57 3,847
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Endcliffe Hall Sheffield as a venue - opinions?
LuxuriousGoldCars124, 27 March, 2014 at 14:14

We are considering having our wedding at Endcliffe Hall in Sheffield which is where the TA are based but it is a former stately home. As it's primary use is for the TA and their functions their isn't...

LuxuriousGoldCars124, friday 28-Mar-14 1 2,044
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Where did you get your veil from?
MrsB2015, 25 March, 2014 at 18:52

Hi ladies just wondering where you all got your veils from? Any tips or websites would be great. Thanks xx

VegasBride14, thursday 27-Mar-14 17 2,195
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MUA recommendations and advice
MrsB2015, 26 March, 2014 at 12:21

Hi girls. Looking for a MUA in the Leeds West Yorkshire area if anyone has any suggestions. Also are u all paying for your bridesmaids make up to be done? I have 4 adults and paying for their hair but...

Pigletbride, thursday 27-Mar-14 13 1,350
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Videographer Cost
stephers01, 24 March, 2014 at 20:56

Hi everyone! i desperately want our wedding to be captured on film as I have watched some fab films but most importantly because our daughter will be 2.5 years old and I know in years to come she will...

Hotchilli999, thursday 27-Mar-14 15 2,712
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Please help me find a hen party outfit alternative?!
, 25 March, 2014 at 19:05

I'm having an 80's themed hen do and had ordered this dress to go as an 80's bride from an eBay seller's in China. One month since ordering and the dress hasn't arrived and isn't traceable on the...

*MM3*, thursday 27-Mar-14 8 2,680
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Bridesmaids dress help
MrsG2B15, 24 March, 2014 at 21:53

Hey ladies my wedding dress that I'm soon to be putting down a deposit on is a moscato colour.... What colour bridesmaid dresses would you advise ?. Help xx

The Little Jewellery, wednesday 26-Mar-14 3 1,198
MrsToffee
Worried About Hen Do
MrsToffee, 23 March, 2014 at 21:26

So it's still over a year until our wedding but I know that my BMs have already been thinking about what to organise for my hen do. If I was organising my own hen do it would probably be quite tame; a...

MrsToffee, tuesday 25-Mar-14 10 1,434
loopy_lisa 91
Wedding dress- plain white dress- any suggestions?
loopy_lisa 91, 24 March, 2014 at 16:35

Hello everyone. I had a really good day yesterday. I was feeling pretty healthy and h2b and me went shopping and I actually tried on some dresses (away from h2b when he went to HMV and some other...

alyj66, tuesday 25-Mar-14 5 1,759
SillyWrong
Strangers as witnesses
SillyWrong, 25 March, 2014 at 13:33

So we've all heard about people who pull strangers off the street as witnesses - what do you think about it? We're planning on doing it - but I'm worried now that we won't be able to find anyone, or...

Ddpunk, tuesday 25-Mar-14 12 6,332
Eskimo329
How many bridesmaids
Eskimo329, 23 March, 2014 at 17:56

I need a ill bit of advise please ladies ..... we are planning on having 50 ppl to the ceremony and meal with additional ppl in the eve. My OH is only having a best man and no ushers. I really want 3...

broganj, tuesday 25-Mar-14 23 3,566

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