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kyanya
Sample dress advice please :)
kyanya, 15 August, 2012 at 12:45

What are your experiences of buying sample dresses? I've been offered a sample dress in the right size for 35% less than the RRP from a lovely bridal shop. I tried it on last week - unfortunately I...

kyanya, thursday 16-Aug-12 11 2,911
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Please help Hitched Admin - I can't add pics
maxinegallie, 15 August, 2012 at 16:44

If anyone is able to work out the problem, or perhaps it's just me, but I can't add photos. Everytime I try, it says there is an error, try later. Any ideas? I really want to add my report.

RebTheEck, wednesday 15-Aug-12 2 487
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Venue Help in London!!! - Particularly City
ej1981, 14 August, 2012 at 13:10

Hi Everyone! Long time reader first time poster :-) I've just spent about 3 days trawling the archives and have found some brilliant ideas for my reception so thank you to everyone who has posted...

Magserelli, wednesday 15-Aug-12 15 13,734
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Emmy Shoes
emmyloo1979, 15 August, 2012 at 14:31

Hi I really want a pair of emmy shoes, they have the style, heel height and colour of shoe I wanted but and there is a big but.......... the price, are they as good as people say, do you think i could...

LC to be, wednesday 15-Aug-12 6 1,456
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Looking for 10 black candelabras!
Katxxx, 5 January, 2011 at 13:15

Hello, I am getting married in July and I am looking for a black candelabra for a centerpiece on each table. Does anyone know where I might find these? I need about 10! Many thanks, Kat x x x

Lemon Violet, wednesday 15-Aug-12 9 6,220
stephanieeff
An outdoor wedding in March
stephanieeff, 15 August, 2012 at 11:58

..am I crazy? With the summer we've had this year I'm thinking of moving the date from July to March, it would save us literally hundreds of pounds having it "out of season" and if i remember we had...

stephanieeff, wednesday 15-Aug-12 8 1,396
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Marquee Bunting
, 13 August, 2012 at 16:11

Hi, Is anyone having / had a marquee wedding and wished to have bunting? If so, did you do it yourself and how easy was it? I've seen some on ebay - but wondering if its something I need to get...

Lemon Violet, wednesday 15-Aug-12 7 3,077
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Bridal Shops in the North West -Recommendations please!
Janey4, 8 August, 2012 at 10:57

I think I am almost ready to start looking for a dress…… The venue is not booked yet, but we are looking to get married in August next year, fingers crossed, and I am starting to think it might be...

Janey4, wednesday 15-Aug-12 9 1,358
samwiches
Make up - West Midland brides!
samwiches, 14 August, 2012 at 17:35

Any West Midland brides heard of/using Chloe McCall for their make-up? I picked up a leaflet for her last time I was in the dress shop and had a look at her website. She does airbrush foundation,...

Kath @ JohnCharltonP, wednesday 15-Aug-12 3 1,574
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Edinburgh Brides
Kitles123, 11 August, 2012 at 23:24

Hello, Just wondering if any of you are from Edinburgh? If so, have you had any good wedding bargains? X

Kitles123, tuesday 14-Aug-12 2 1,150
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Just married ! :D In elgin, Scotland - some recommendations for future brides in this area ! :) x
MrsFD, 14 August, 2012 at 15:30

Hi there ! I have just got married this month yay and wanted to pass on some recommendations for brides-to-be in this area .... Inchberry Hall - this was our venue , very well set up and the people...

MrsFD, tuesday 14-Aug-12 300
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Blue flowers in November?
clairep100, 11 August, 2012 at 18:24

Hi there, I fancy a navy theme for my wedding that's in November (this year!!) and am wondering about blue flowers in season at that time. Does any one know? Thanks!

Jalapeno, tuesday 14-Aug-12 5 5,182
hazyclaire
My Bridesmaid Gift Bags Have Arrived - thrilled! **Flash**
hazyclaire, 13 August, 2012 at 18:48

Aren't they gorgeous? I'm so pleased. I'm becoming a serial flasher lol! Will be filling them with earrings, a bracelet, a "bridesmaid" t shirt, chocs and some mini make-up / perfume goodies. ...

HayleyMay, tuesday 14-Aug-12 11 3,508
missmandymoo
Wedding Insurance - reckon I need public liability cover?
missmandymoo, 12 August, 2012 at 17:42

I'm looking into wedding insurance and there's a few companies that I'm considering - John Lewis, Debenhams and Events Insurance. I've pretty much looked at most suppliers and have shortlisted those...

missmandymoo, tuesday 14-Aug-12 6 14,038 1
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Blue Bridal shoes as your "something blue"?
, 11 August, 2012 at 21:04

Anyone care to flash if you're doing this? These are some that I've found so far that I'm tempted by,

*gnashers*, tuesday 14-Aug-12 16 6,451
amihohu
teal wedding
amihohu, 7 August, 2012 at 12:57

Afternoon all! Has anyone had/is having a teal based wedding? We are thinking of having this as our main colour, but are after ideas for what would go with it flowers wise, so anybody with any...

MrsJenLarkin, tuesday 14-Aug-12 22 3,643
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3pm too late? December Civil ceremony
WinterBrideSoon, 13 August, 2012 at 13:44

Hi Everyone Please help! My OH and I got engaged a few weeks ago and we decided we'd really like to get married in December 2012. Last minute I know but we don't want a big wedding (50 day guests). We...

Chris Giles Photogra, monday 13-Aug-12 5 1,885
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tulle collar - flowers - hit a brick wall!
chocolatetiger1, 13 August, 2012 at 16:06

Hi. I'm doing my own silk wedding flowers. I've put together a small arrangement of really nice ivory silk peonies I like. I really like the look when there is tulle around the back/underneath of the...

3d jewellery, monday 13-Aug-12 2 2,122
missmac13
Macbraynes buses scotland
missmac13, 13 August, 2012 at 17:44

Wondering if anyone can help please, I am trying to get some quotes for the MacBraynes buses to hire for our wedding but can't find a website that has them for hire? Anyone have any information....

missmac13, monday 13-Aug-12 584
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Top Table
, 12 August, 2012 at 13:15

Hi, Please can someone advise who sits at the top table? Thanks

Mrs C, monday 13-Aug-12 9 2,064
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How much for a church wedding?
sparkle52, 10 August, 2012 at 19:49

I spoke to vicar today and when we originally booked church cost was £300, he said will now be £500 (£580 if we want bells), is this normal? I can't argue with a vicar but OMG seems a lot!

Ali_G, monday 13-Aug-12 19 3,302
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Anyone else having Teal/Jade Green?
emmamac73, 16 September, 2010 at 13:09

I am finding it hard to match colours, chair covers etc to this specific colour, and I'm also struggling with flowers. Anyone else? I saw this pic which I really like but don't want to bring another...

Kitles123, sunday 12-Aug-12 22 29,897
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Less than 5 Weeks to go *Updated*
amanda66, 22 July, 2012 at 11:19

Good Morning Ladies, Well we now have 8 weeks to go and my list of things to do looks like this: meet with the organist to finalise music in and out of the church and for signing the register send...

amanda66, sunday 12-Aug-12 4 1,361
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Table name holders - need inspiration
sparkle52, 10 August, 2012 at 10:03

What are you having to hold your table names/numbers on each table? Found some gorgeous ones but they are £4.99 and I have 16 tables so out of budget!

rachel2012, sunday 12-Aug-12 11 2,318
MummyMoo82
Brides Tea or Bride's Tea?
MummyMoo82, 10 August, 2012 at 06:34

My friend gave me a mug that says "Bride's Tea" but is that right or should it be "Brides Tea"? Don't want to use itin photos if it's wrong!

clarehj, sunday 12-Aug-12 10 4,134
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Can you have a religious ceremony outside of a church?
Jelly_Tots, 11 August, 2012 at 11:10

We have found a gorgeous hotel that we want to get married in and have our reception in, only thing is i would like to have a religious ceremony there, is this possible? can a vicar marry us at the...

Figs, sunday 12-Aug-12 5 20,880
samwiches
Venue dressing
samwiches, 5 August, 2012 at 13:40

Okay, three questions - first, how far in advance should I book a venue dresser? Second, how much roughly should I be looking at paying per person? And third, can any Midland ladies suggest a few...

Perfection Weddings, sunday 12-Aug-12 3 847
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Peach and pale green moodboard **Flashes**
, 10 August, 2012 at 22:35

Thought I would share my colour scheme ideas, incase anyone else is considering it, Not exactly with the theme, but peonies..... I loves 'em. thought the sign would look sweet at the barn entrance....

*tinkerbell*, sunday 12-Aug-12 7 2,458
Snowby
Spreading the cost...
Snowby, 11 August, 2012 at 18:03

My OH and I are still in the very early stages of wedding planning. We've set our budget based on what we've got put aside already and what we can afford to save up along the way. We already have a...

Snowby, saturday 11-Aug-12 3 740
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Groom picture gift (like a locket?) !!x
chocolatetiger1, 11 August, 2012 at 20:20

Hi My hubbie to be was very close to his grandma and I really wanted to include her pic in the wedding some way. If it was a girl I would just get a picture locket necklace but cant think of what to...

MummyMoo82, saturday 11-Aug-12 3 1,186
WickyWack
acid free/ph neutral storage boxes for wedding dress
WickyWack, 11 August, 2012 at 16:04

I need to store my dress for about 11 months at home so require the above. Has anyone done this? Where did you find a box?

3d jewellery, saturday 11-Aug-12 1,906
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Owl ring-bearer?! **FLASHES**
, 8 August, 2012 at 18:50

So..... has anyone ever had one of these? Or any thoughts on the idea? We are getting married in a 16th century tithe barn, and I think having a barn owl deliver the rings would be great. However, my...

Chickster, saturday 11-Aug-12 56 8,152

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