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FHB
Mini-moon suggestions for south of scotland
FHB, 13 January, 2014 at 18:52

Hello OH and I want a 2-3 day break somewhere from Perth downwards but still in Scotland. We want somewhere a little luxurious but not at ridiculous prices, does anybody have any recommendations?...

Tiny-Tiggs, tuesday 14-Jan-14 4 772
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Wedding planning folder??
, 12 January, 2014 at 17:38

Hi everyone, I just wondered how you've been keeping bits and bobs and if you can point me in the direction of a non expensive folder or something please? Thanks

Wedding DJ, tuesday 14-Jan-14 18 2,319
rachd03
Flowergirl shoes
rachd03, 14 January, 2014 at 12:57

We have a 3 year old flowergirl and haven't bought her dress yet. I love the idea of her wearing a pair of white converse but am worried it won't look right. I've tried looking online but cant really...

H3LEN, tuesday 14-Jan-14 2 2,301
MischiefMumma
August Brides - Flowers.
MischiefMumma, 13 January, 2014 at 15:55

Hi ladies, as a fellow August bride, can I be so bold as to ask what flowers you are having at your wedding? I am struggling with flowers, I know what I like but not whether they're in season or not....

DrBuffles, tuesday 14-Jan-14 8 1,379
Mrs.K2b
How far between church and reception venue?
Mrs.K2b, 12 January, 2014 at 21:24

Me and my boyfriend have recently got engaged, so are currently scouring the internet and getting info and prices from numerous venues to hold our reception. We are getting married in my hometown...

Mrs.K2b, monday 13-Jan-14 14 1,682
rachd03
cheeky flash ;)
rachd03, 12 January, 2014 at 22:10

Thought I didnt have anything to flash atm, but then remember we have booked these today, so excited!!! think they will look fab with our light up dance floor plus they are battery powered so can move...

NYCBride, monday 13-Jan-14 14 1,628
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Bridal Headband.
CoopsJ68, 12 January, 2014 at 16:02

Hi ladies , I've come across this on Not on the High Street and I really love it. But as it's nearly £80 not sure I can justify spending this on something I'll wear once. Anybody seen anything like...

CoopsJ68, monday 13-Jan-14 8 1,329
mickeyandminnie
Help Please! Wedding day timings!
mickeyandminnie, 13 January, 2014 at 13:14

I've started to really panic about our timings on our wedding day....any advice would be lovely xxx Cermony - 12pm - 1pm ... Photo's - 1pm - 1.45 pm Journey to hotel - say 2pm - 3pm (its a 40 min...

mickeyandminnie, monday 13-Jan-14 14 1,482
BlossomJ
Dessy bridesmaid dress prices
BlossomJ, 10 January, 2014 at 14:24

Hiya, I've done a quick search of the forum and can't seem to find anything on this really! Just wondering if anyone had a price list, or even an idea of what the Dessy BM dresses cost? They seem to...

rainforest7sparkle, monday 13-Jan-14 14 15,109
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Great fosters brides
Liz210284, 10 October, 2013 at 11:39

So it's now 364 days until my wedding!!!! Eeeeek we appear to be taking a very laid back approach to it all I haven't even been dress shopping yet. I plan to make Make my own invites and I'm...

Shoe_girl09, monday 13-Jan-14 28 3,934
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Is anyone planning on or already booked any tipis / Kata style tents for their wedding?
Colyflower, 17 September, 2012 at 16:05

Hello everyone newbie here! I'm in very early stages of planning, day three in fact. One of our possible venues that we've been discussing is my HTB's family farm and I'd really like to hire some kind...

Colyflower, monday 13-Jan-14 11 6,811
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Bridesmaid dress nightmare...
Pix-e, 12 January, 2014 at 07:55

Hi all, I am close to tears now with getting dresses for my 2 bridesmaids we found the perfect dress but it is double the budget set for each dress we can't change our budget and after spending months...

Pix-e, sunday 12-Jan-14 10 2,106
Ola
CANVAS TABLE PLAN!! FINALLY DONE!
Ola, 12 January, 2014 at 18:38

Hi Everyone, So I just realised I have 20 days to go...OMG!! I am making my own table plan instead of buying one. I am not creative... more imaginative so I thought something on canvas would be gr8...

Ola, sunday 12-Jan-14 4 2,070
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Childrens activity packs
*PN*, 11 January, 2014 at 15:11

Hi, To those of you who are having children at your wedding, did you give them activity packs? I found some cute personalised activity packs on ebay...

pink & glitz, sunday 12-Jan-14 6 1,660
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Engagement hamper
, 12 January, 2014 at 17:12

Hi ladies I'm hoping you can help me think of some ideas to put in a hamper for a friend who has recently got engaged. I was thinking of little bottle of bubbly, chocs, a wedding magazine, maybe a...

DrBuffles, sunday 12-Jan-14 1,239
SunnyOrangeFlowers21
Parent-zillas
SunnyOrangeFlowers21, 11 January, 2014 at 23:04

My mother has just decided that the RSVPs should go to her and not me 'so the postman won't get confused'. Please can this be a thread full of amusing/irritating parent wedding antics - I can't be the...

~Peanut~, sunday 12-Jan-14 11 1,393
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Can I have some dowloadingy advice please?!
, 11 January, 2014 at 18:56

Our venue has asked us to make a compilation CD for guest arrival, bridal entrance, signing the register and walking back up the isle. I have my heart set on the songs listed below, however a lot of...

Tiny-Tiggs, sunday 12-Jan-14 14 709
FHB
Homemade peg dolls *flash*
FHB, 11 January, 2014 at 23:23

So somehow after trawling Pinterest for weeks I came up with the great idea of painting my own peg dolls as cake toppers. So I ordered some on plain pegs online and bought acrylic paints etc from...

Tiny-Tiggs, sunday 12-Jan-14 8 888
miss_winter14
day guests- how many?
miss_winter14, 10 January, 2014 at 17:15

I apologise for being nosey but how many day guests are you having? was chatting to a friend yesterday and mentioned we have 85 for the day and she called it a 'big wedding'. i don't think 85 is that...

Forever Wedding Danc, saturday 11-Jan-14 29 2,275
Knitterjules
HELP! Cracked engagement ring,
Knitterjules, 5 December, 2013 at 17:04

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and looking for a bit of advice. My platinum engagement ring (bought and re-sized July/ August 2013) has cracked following some pretty hefty clapping at a gig at the...

Knitterjules, saturday 11-Jan-14 12 9,134
Elixia
Geeky Groom's Gift
Elixia, 10 January, 2014 at 23:58

I just bought his gift! its ... geeky but could be a fun prop for photos.

Loopz, saturday 11-Jan-14 18 2,329
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bride but no dress
scooby331, 10 January, 2014 at 18:59

Hi all, I'm a bride who has no interest or intention of wearing a dress, but finding the right trouser based wedding outfit is almost impossible. i dont wear dresses in every day life so have no idea...

Deb11, saturday 11-Jan-14 7 1,466
lilacpearl
Sweetheart Table
lilacpearl, 4 January, 2014 at 21:00

Hi everyone, just wanted to know if anyone else was thinking of having a 'sweetheart table' (just bride and groom rather than a 'top table'), and how it was going down with the in-laws/ bridal party??...

mooshy, friday 10-Jan-14 14 5,266
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Chair Precidament - North Yorkshire
Hanstag89, 6 January, 2014 at 21:33

Hi all I am holding a village hall DIY wedding in August this year and seem to be having massive difficulties with the chair situation The chairs at our village hall are all mismatched and if they...

weddingvirgin, friday 10-Jan-14 8 2,160
Jenny99
Personalised cufflinks for the groom???
Jenny99, 10 December, 2013 at 12:17

What do you think of getting personalised cufflinks as a gift for the groom? I really like the idea and I think that's what I'm gonna get for my H2B, just not sure what they gonna be like yet. I...

john99, friday 10-Jan-14 6 3,542
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Wedding venue won't respond to me!
a-cheap-date, 15 November, 2013 at 13:30

We thought we had found our dream venue in Cheshire - lovely barn and for 100 day guests having 3-courses and the usual drinks plus 130 evening guests all catered for it came in at £4,450!!! I don't...

Ohwhatatuesday, friday 10-Jan-14 14 5,747
mustard_mitt
Calling all tomboy and geeky brides-to-be!
mustard_mitt, 7 January, 2014 at 23:21

Ok, I have a big problem. I'm not girly enough for all this wedding stuff! Yes I have a very pretty ring, which is lovely and all the women I know are cooing over it, but then I go on wedding websites...

squish815, thursday 9-Jan-14 42 6,426
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Bridesmaid Dress Help!!
h9376w, 8 January, 2014 at 08:40

Hi All, im a newbie to Hitched!! ive been sitting in the back ground, and enjoying reading everyones posts for the last few months, but this is my first post so be gentle with me ? i am getting...

sophiesofa, thursday 9-Jan-14 13 3,064
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How Important is Time of Day for Photos?
detra, 8 January, 2014 at 16:35

My very small wedding (n=20) is at 12:00 noon. I have heard that the best time for pictures is close to sunset, which is 8:30pm in May. I was thinking about doing a small get together at my house...

jeffshamphoto, thursday 9-Jan-14 6 1,176
BrideCummins14
Confetti
BrideCummins14, 8 January, 2014 at 16:03

Not a huge part of the wedding to plan but any suggestions on cheap confetti? Was going to go with real petals but costing a fortune and if it rains we won't end up doing it. Want some nice cones in a...

BrideCummins14, thursday 9-Jan-14 5 984
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Tulle and Chantilly... Reviews?
Koshka85, 9 January, 2014 at 12:14

Has anyone ever order from the website https://www.tulleandchantilly.com/? Or know of any reviews? Just interested as it seems to compare well to other online sites, but you can never be sure, so if...

Koshka85, thursday 9-Jan-14 3,645
MrsHD2015
Non religious church weddings?
MrsHD2015, 7 January, 2014 at 14:05

I was just wondering what people's opinions are on people who are not religious getting married in church? Recently a girl I know got married in church. Neither she, her OH nor any of their family are...

*MM3*, wednesday 8-Jan-14 69 22,501

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