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Red lipstick for a bride?
KimB1980, 21 August, 2012 at 11:23

Ive been looking at the flashes of all the beautiful brides on here and have noticed most have simple elegant make up. I'm going to wear red lipstick & nail varnish - my fiancé always comments how...

Cheshire Hair and Be, tuesday 4-Sep-12 18 5,105
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fishtail hoop under dress- advise needed
rosie2013, 3 September, 2012 at 16:44

Hi everybody, This is my first post so here goes!! I have found my dress and i was wondering what my choices are when it comes to a hoops for a fish tail dress? At the shop i tried on the dress...

*Pugsley*, tuesday 4-Sep-12 10 8,624
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Arrival Drinks?
, 3 September, 2012 at 16:15

I started a thread earlier RE red or white wine, this was for our arrival drinks reception. Someone commented that something sparkly is normally given out as the first drink and I thought ah! Good...

jojo2, tuesday 4-Sep-12 18 3,206
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rothley court marquee??
Catladkinsoontobesymmonds, 15 August, 2012 at 14:05

Hi i was wondering if any one out there has had their wedding or been to a wedding at rothley court hotel leicestershire that has used the marquee. i am getting married there next year and bit worried...

BlossomJ, tuesday 4-Sep-12 2 1,378
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Halterneck/strappy wedding dresses
conwc002, 10 August, 2012 at 22:20

I'm not getting married till September 2013 but really like the idea of a halterneck dress or strappy dress but can't see many online! Just wondering if any of you have seen any and if so can you send...

Kriek, tuesday 4-Sep-12 21 7,038
claire_91
Wedding Breakfast Menus. What are you having?
claire_91, 29 August, 2012 at 14:11

So I am currently sorting out our wedding breakfast. What are you having for your food? We are on quite a tight budget so the choice was fairly limited especially as my fiance has coeliac disease too...

xlovebirdsx, monday 3-Sep-12 33 4,026
callbarney
I need your opinion all
callbarney, 29 August, 2012 at 23:51

Hi everyone, Hope all is well. I have a question. Below is a photo of a product that we sell as an extra for weddings (however thats not what I'm here to do). If YOU where looking for this product for...

SingleNoMore, monday 3-Sep-12 37 3,736
~Peanut~
Christmas cracker favours - what to put in them?
~Peanut~, 2 September, 2012 at 15:52

I really want to have Christmas crackers as favours for my December wedding, however my mind is completely blank as to what gift I could put in them. Suggestions please!

LEA2012, monday 3-Sep-12 11 7,067
Chris Giles Photography
Jam Doughnut Tower?
Chris Giles Photography, 2 September, 2012 at 10:51

It's Sunday morning, the future Mrs CGP is asleep and I had an idea for our wedding cake. A Giant Jam Doughnut tower. Now, usually I'd shout over and run the risk of getting shot down for suggesting...

teapotty, monday 3-Sep-12 29 5,600
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How much for a maggie Sottero wedding dress?
conwc002, 1 September, 2012 at 19:46

Just want to know if it's completely out of my budget!

FutureMrsWilliams, monday 3-Sep-12 20 20,078
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Will bucks fizz look crap as a toast??
MrsMeldrew, 2 September, 2012 at 22:07

As it says in the title really. We looked at prosecco/cava for the toast wine but on thinking about it, I don't think a massive amount of people even like it so I thought about bucks fizz instead...

onetwothree, monday 3-Sep-12 16 4,086
hazyclaire
H2B is on his stag do...
hazyclaire, 2 September, 2012 at 20:45

... and I'm really missing him. He's gone for 5 days and I hadn't really thought about how long that would feel to be without him. Also pics of him downing shots and wearing a stupid costume are now...

Nutella, monday 3-Sep-12 6 1,084
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Entertaining Kids at a Wedding (Ideas Please)
traciehavard, 30 May, 2011 at 08:24

Hiya Everyone, I know my weddings a while off (6th oct 2012) but i'm looking into ideas on how to entertain the kids, by that time my kids will be 5 and 4 and also have another 8 children coming, have...

Zoomo13, monday 3-Sep-12 15 19,311
HLT
What to do with wrecked wedding dress?
HLT, 2 September, 2012 at 13:15

I am so depressed about this but my dress is wrecked. I have tried everything I can think of but I don't think it's ever going to look "well" again. I had hoped to sell it but now thats not an option...

xlovebirdsx, sunday 2-Sep-12 19 2,854
daintydisco
Not the reaction I was hoping for!
daintydisco, 2 September, 2012 at 16:55

I decided to ask my OH's Niece to be my Flower Girl. She is 5 but will be 6 at the time of the Wedding. There is a long history but my OH's brother, wife and daughter enjoy their own company and we do...

daintydisco, sunday 2-Sep-12 5 970
katgreene
Im GONNA BE A FAAAAAT BRIDE!!!!!!!!!! (Dress alterations!)
katgreene, 30 August, 2012 at 20:02

I bought my dress 2nd hand back in March and felt I could do with losing half a stone for my Xmas wedding. I have since given up smoking and put on a stone. I have tried to lose weight since May with...

mickeyandminnie, sunday 2-Sep-12 14 2,471
KarenJane
Colchester / Ipswich Wedding Dress Shops
KarenJane, 28 August, 2012 at 13:42

Hi All - I'm looking to book some appointments for wedding dress shopping for the end of September - Looking to do a couple of days in Colchester and a couple of days in Ipswich. Just wondered if any...

Mrs Whippy, saturday 1-Sep-12 33 4,788
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Any recommendations for disposable cameras?
conwc002, 29 August, 2012 at 11:59

Love the idea of a disposable camera on each table! But I've heard some aren't great for lighting! Plus I would have to get them developed without knowing what is on them! Was thinking of doing an I...

Vintage84, friday 31-Aug-12 7 6,052
amihohu
3-4 week honeymoon ideas
amihohu, 31 August, 2012 at 15:54

Afternoon lovely Hitchers! The Thailand honeymoon thread got me thinking. Hubby to be and I are hoping to have at least 3 weeks, potentially 4, for our honeymoon in December 2013, we would really like...

Kriek, friday 31-Aug-12 7 7,414
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Any advice on making the family back off?
DebRez, 29 August, 2012 at 21:41

Hey Me and my fiance have been together for five years. We met at a rock climbing competition when I was 18 and he was 17. We had a long distance relationship for about a year and then went to the...

*Mini*, friday 31-Aug-12 31 4,303
ebony_rose
Tip for Brides flashing invites and save the dates...
ebony_rose, 31 August, 2012 at 10:40

Block out your wedding details. I've seen a lot of flashes where brides are showing everyone the venue, time and date of their wedding. There was a Hitcher a couple of years ago who had her wedding...

ebony_rose, friday 31-Aug-12 19 2,098
Flukey35
What length and strength florist wire do I need for a brooch bouquet please?
Flukey35, 24 August, 2012 at 12:55

I'm struggling on Ebay as I'm looking at English sites for the items and American sites for the actual tutorials, so the sizes and lengths differ. Those crafty hitchers who have already done so or who...

Flukey35, friday 31-Aug-12 4 7,754
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Format for guest names on invitations - please help!
Ness999, 30 August, 2012 at 12:55

Hi All, I’m hoping some of you can help! After much deliberation we have decided on the following wording for our invitations. Bride First and Last Name and Groom First and Last Name Request the...

rachel2012, friday 31-Aug-12 7 1,649
MrsFoz-2b
Weird and wonderful wedding themes!!
MrsFoz-2b, 30 August, 2012 at 21:04

As the title says, Im sure many of you have seen weird and wonderful things happen at weddings so I thought it would be an idea to share...it may create some inspiration......................? Ive...

MrsFoz-2b, friday 31-Aug-12 9 1,725
Pink Han-bag
Make Up Artists-Lancashire
Pink Han-bag, 30 August, 2012 at 11:16

Any recs? Or people to avoid?! I don't have a huge budget but would like someone, I've been in contact with a couple of people but I'm not convinced due to time taken to reply. Or any MUA here and...

chocolatetiger1, thursday 30-Aug-12 12 1,713
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Joint Hen and Stag do
, 25 August, 2012 at 21:43

I cancelled my hen do plans this week and we are instead going for a Joint Hen and Stag Do. Even namewise I am not sure what to call it - I am not keen on the 'Hag' do term. I was diagnosed with some...

MummyMoo82, thursday 30-Aug-12 10 5,212
Nutella
Church Wedding - Hymns and Readings
Nutella, 27 August, 2012 at 21:43

What are you having? We've exhausted the hymns selection on yourchurchwedding so looking for further inspiration!! Currently have Jeruselum & possibly one more step along the world I go (although...

Randomsabreur, thursday 30-Aug-12 22 7,234
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Has anyone made there own wedding cake?
Jelly_Tots, 30 August, 2012 at 11:32

Im thinking about buying my wedding cake from M&S and then decorating it myself as we can save quite a bit of money doing it this way, has anyone else thought about doing this or know anyone that...

Randomsabreur, thursday 30-Aug-12 10 2,888
Sam&Louise
Morning after "Sexy" wedding photos. Would you?
Sam&Louise, 28 August, 2012 at 11:35

? I've just seen this: /articles/472889/morningafter-photos-latest-sexy-wedding-trend "The new hot trend in wedding photography, according to the New York Daily News, is "sexy" photos taken of the...

*Mini*, wednesday 29-Aug-12 34 3,335
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Tips and Tricks to saving money please
, 29 August, 2012 at 07:06

Good Morning Brides and Married Women (Not sure of the term haha) I am finally back up and running after a crappy year with losing my job and taking 5 months to find another one but my Fiance and I...

ESW, wednesday 29-Aug-12 17 4,082
Red Baroness
DVLA Have Lost My Certificate!
Red Baroness, 28 August, 2012 at 14:01

Well, they say that it's been posted but couldn't tell me when. Apparently I have to phone back tomorrow when they can take it up with Royal Mail. I knew this would happen! I even sent it recorded...

Red Baroness, wednesday 29-Aug-12 14 17,023
germaki
Wedding Breakfast entertainment
germaki, 29 August, 2012 at 11:27

I hadn't given it much thought till someone asked me what I was planning to do during the meal itself entertainment wise. I plan on having a harpist during the ceremony and the drinks reception so I...

*Eclair*, wednesday 29-Aug-12 10 4,162

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