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Hotel vs Church
MrsLexiP, 13 March, 2013 at 11:22

Hi guys, I'm new to this so this is my first post... Me and my partner of 6 years are recently engaged! I still can't stop smiling. He surprised me with the most beautiful ring! I've always wanted a...

*Mini*, friday 15-Mar-13 80 4,884
ChannyPink
How long does it take to organise a wedding?
ChannyPink, 15 March, 2013 at 15:54

I just wondered if anyone knew how quick you can get married in registary office, is there an amount of notice you have to give?

ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, friday 15-Mar-13 1 1,012
Going2theChapel
Help! Can you come up with a humorous expression of surprise starting with. Well,... ending in call me...
Going2theChapel, 15 March, 2013 at 13:18

For example, So far we have Well, Paint me green and call me a pickle. Slap me with bread and call me a sandwich. Fry me in butter and call me a catfish. Well, Butter my butt and call me a biscuit...

Sam&Louise, friday 15-Mar-13 2 53,078
spaceychick
show me your butterfly cakes
spaceychick, 3 May, 2010 at 09:58

Is anyone having a butterfly theme, and cup cakes for their wedding cake? would love to see some pics!

Peaseblossom, friday 15-Mar-13 9 2,899
tayto
Brooches on Wedding Cake - HELP!
tayto, 15 March, 2013 at 10:14

As I'm having a brooch bouquet, our cake make suggested doing something like the below for the cake: Ours would be white icing and royal blue ribbon - 3 tiers. However, I'm in a bit of a panic today -...

sal.san, friday 15-Mar-13 4 2,097
germaki
Cheap flower petals
germaki, 14 March, 2013 at 11:25

Does anyone know where I can get cheap freeze dried petals from? I'm looking for cream/ivory ideally rose or hydrangea petals to be used to fill a vase where I will put a pillar candle in-similar to...

Bluebell25, thursday 14-Mar-13 2 1,407
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Caribbean themed evening reception reception
cath4512, 17 February, 2013 at 15:22

We are getting married in Jamaica (just the two of us) & we are having an evening reception when we get back. I thought it would be nice to have a Caribbean theme so it ties in with our wedding....

cath4512, wednesday 13-Mar-13 18 8,135
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Does my mermaid dress need a hoop?
Dory85, 13 March, 2013 at 12:14

Hi ladies, I bought my dress last week and its just occured to me that I might need a hoop. What do you think? It looks lovely but the bottom kind of almost drags. Not sure if this woild still happen...

Dory85, wednesday 13-Mar-13 3 1,014
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How can we have a non-legal wedding?
KashaUK2000, 13 March, 2013 at 00:44

Here's the situation; I'm in England and my partner is in America, I'll be moving to America so we have to get married in the US. The plan was just to do the legal part in the US, but have the actual...

S108HAN, wednesday 13-Mar-13 2 1,104
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when do you give bridesmaids their presents?
Jayne_3131, 13 March, 2013 at 15:19

I have got them all a bracelet that I would like them to wear on the day and plan to give them these when we are getting ready. I also have gift bags with a few presents. Is it best to give them...

maxinegallie, wednesday 13-Mar-13 5 4,764
Sarah-March-2013
What song are you walking down the aisle to?
Sarah-March-2013, 10 March, 2013 at 16:56

I need to tell the registrar on Tuesday and have no clue! Thank you

NorthSouthGirl, wednesday 13-Mar-13 28 3,290
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Tips for 'padding out' a dress!!
MrsB-to-be, 12 March, 2013 at 22:34

Apologies in advance for this one, but I was wondering if anyone had any tips for brides with a smaller bust... I'm a size 6/8 and have gone with a strapless dress, sweetheart neckline. Love the dress...

Perox, wednesday 13-Mar-13 8 20,722
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May Half Term Wedding?
Soulsby1, 11 March, 2013 at 19:06

Hi everyone, Me and my partner just recently got engaged and we're struggling to set a date. We're been backwards and forwards between either September or May 2015. The most important things for us is...

Irisbride, wednesday 13-Mar-13 4 1,549
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hair and makeup artist recommendations london
Lizardizzy, 11 March, 2013 at 19:49

Hi, I'm getting hitched in May and am looking for a mobile hair and makeup artist to come to us in East London. Please help!

Lizardizzy, tuesday 12-Mar-13 6 1,710
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How much should tulips cost for wedding flowers?
misslb, 12 March, 2013 at 16:48

Hello, I'm making appointments with florists to get a quote for flowers. I want the bouquets to be simple hand tied tulips and table decorations tulips too - I was thinking something quite simple - a...

overtherainbow, tuesday 12-Mar-13 2 3,197
2013_Bride_
Church Music Help
2013_Bride_, 12 March, 2013 at 14:48

Hi All, Our vicar has asked us to decide what music we want for our entrance / exit from church. Bit baffled as I thought they just had the traditional wedding march for entrance (is that only played...

Teal, tuesday 12-Mar-13 8 1,144
tayto
Kids Activity Packs
tayto, 9 March, 2013 at 19:24

Need some help/advice please! We will be having some kids at our wedding - age range from 6 months old to 12 yrs. We decided any kids over 12 will get the regular favours of chocolates and the younger...

jonesy10, tuesday 12-Mar-13 6 3,934
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Getting Married at a ZOO
Babbo, 28 February, 2013 at 11:21

HI Im getting married next June at Twycross Zoo, im looking for some great animal themed favour ideas..anyone got any suggestions? The ones i have found seem to aimed at children. Thanks in advance...

Babbo, monday 11-Mar-13 25 4,128
soon2bmrsRB
can anyone reccomend or are able to make a miss piggy cake topper?
soon2bmrsRB, 8 March, 2013 at 12:54

I need miss piggy and kermit dressed as bride and groom x

katiechops, sunday 10-Mar-13 3 2,131
Carpe Diem
Outside wedding or too risky??
Carpe Diem, 8 March, 2013 at 19:22

So after thinking we had definetly decided on a venue and filling in the forms, the day before we were due to pay the deposit it has been thrown into turmoil as I found somewhere else! Only problem is...

DaffodilWaves, saturday 9-Mar-13 16 1,101
mum-wants-a-hat
Rose Topiary Trees~ Bargain !!
mum-wants-a-hat, 8 March, 2013 at 17:15

Well, today I went ahead and bought a load of decorative items (centrepiece stuff etc) The bargain of the day without a doubt has to go to my 4ft ivory rose topiary trees from Home Bargains - £15...

mum-wants-a-hat, saturday 9-Mar-13 2 1,631
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Dress Doubts - Help!..
ExcitedBridetobe 2013, 8 March, 2013 at 19:31

Hi - Im new to Hitched.. Just wondering if anyone can help - I got engaged in December 2012 and we booked the wedding for September this year...we started wedding dress shopping in February and after...

ExcitedBridetobe 201, saturday 9-Mar-13 4 1,002
Liverbird
Bridesmaid dresses - Stockport/Manchester
Liverbird, 25 February, 2011 at 15:33

I am planning to have a girly day out with my sister looking for her bridesmaids dress in a couple of weeks, but am in need of ideas of places to go around the Stockport/Manchester area! She would...

QueenCaroline, saturday 9-Mar-13 9 3,214
BertB
Hair Extensions
BertB, 6 March, 2013 at 10:33

Can anybody reccomend me some please? I have been looking online at different brands but not sure which are best. My hair is quite fine so I want it mainly for thickening. Cost is not really an issue....

Laura Ellen Photogra, saturday 9-Mar-13 10 1,690
erinm
Big Day Productions
erinm, 6 January, 2013 at 20:05

Hello, has anybody ever heard of or used Big Day Productions for a wedding photographer? They're prices are great & I've exchanged a few emails with the boss but the only reviews I can find are...

Big Day Productions, friday 8-Mar-13 8 4,865
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Sweet Trees - Thoughts????
cherrybloom, 6 March, 2013 at 15:09

Hi All, As an alternative to a sweet buffet I am thinking of doing sweet trees just 4 or 5, has anybody had them or been to an event with them, what do you think waste of money or nice touch? I think...

cherrybloom, friday 8-Mar-13 12 2,645
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Fingerprint trees
FMG, 7 March, 2013 at 16:24

I really like the look of fingerprint trees instead of a guest book but when I showed OH he said 'Do you really want people with inky fingers near you when you are wearing a white dress?' Fair point!...

mum-wants-a-hat, friday 8-Mar-13 14 4,554
Skeptical78
Stoopid Wedding Cars...
Skeptical78, 8 March, 2013 at 11:18

Hey hey. I am having a right mare trying to sort wedding cars. We originally had a VW camper lined up which a friend was going to drive us in, but he *sold* it (rude). All other routes of enquiry have...

Randomsabreur, friday 8-Mar-13 9 1,038
2013_Bride_
Anyone got a tight fitting wedding dress around tummy area?
2013_Bride_, 8 March, 2013 at 10:55

My dress is meant to be quite tight until the top of the thighs, then it goes out a little (I guess its trumpet style?!). When I picked it I was squeezed into a size smaller than I actually ordered,...

2b_MrsB, friday 8-Mar-13 7 3,522
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Inlays for Wedding invites
beckilorraine, 7 March, 2013 at 21:19

Hi, I plan to do my own wedding invitations. I have brought all the materials. I am however stuck on how to go about doing an inlay which I can print the information on and place inside the card. The...

S108HAN, friday 8-Mar-13 632
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Wedding chicks invite templates - Flash me please
cherrybloom, 6 March, 2013 at 22:03

Hi All, A few of you have recommended using wedding chick templates for invites, if you have used them would you mind a flash so I can see how you went about it all, I have not 1 DIY bone in my body!!...

cherrybloom, thursday 7-Mar-13 4 689
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Moss Brothers
elle2006, 6 March, 2013 at 20:01

Hi All, Can anyone who has used or using let me know about their Moss Brothers Suit hire experince, my H2B chose them and booked it but told me about the appauling service he had in the shop but put...

Kylie541, thursday 7-Mar-13 12 2,110

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