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Ibizalovin
I love a dress that might not love me back...
Ibizalovin, 23 November, 2011 at 21:39

Oh dear!.... argh I am stressing no end. When I saw my dress, the Jenny Packham Anixi I loved it. I'd been looking for months and had found nothing that made me feel so beautiful! ...But... the first...

Ibizalovin, wednesday 30-Nov-11 12 2,516
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My dress at pre-fit session!!
Sarah2602, 29 November, 2011 at 16:42

Only 17 days to go and I'm getting nervous nervous!!! Thought I'd attach a piccy of my dress, I feel like I want to show someone as only my MoH and mum have seen it!!!

Mellow_Yellow, wednesday 30-Nov-11 9 1,565
Mrs*W*2B
Help with venues...info/prices/reviews etc
Mrs*W*2B, 18 November, 2011 at 16:30

Hi Girls, We are at the very beginning of planning, we have made a rough guestlist (130-160 people min/max) and have started to look into a few venues in the area (some a bit further out) basically...

Michelle772012, wednesday 30-Nov-11 12 4,357
Annah304
No band/DJ in the evening - entertainment ideas?
Annah304, 27 November, 2011 at 11:34

A good friend of mine is getting married next year. She has the venue all booked but has found that they can't have amplified music in the evening. The venue is important to her so changing isn't an...

Jason Clark DJ, wednesday 30-Nov-11 8 2,849
Mellow_Yellow
Bustle or Wrist Strap (possible OM help required)
Mellow_Yellow, 30 November, 2011 at 10:39

As the title says really. I think that a bustle might be easier to work with, but once the dress is up it's up for the night. At least with a wrist strap I could have it on while dancing and down...

darkivy, wednesday 30-Nov-11 18 4,242
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Day after the wedding ideas
KateSF, 29 November, 2011 at 20:56

Evening ladies. We're getting married on a Thursday in June next year, and I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for something to do the day after The Big Day. Preferably something really...

sparkelly, wednesday 30-Nov-11 12 5,831
Linziloo84
Mum attending Hen Night!Help!
Linziloo84, 29 November, 2011 at 10:00

Okay so the question is....Is your mum coming to your hen night? I'm having two, one with all my family,aunties, cousins extended friend list because there is so many of them we have decided to do a...

kerrylou89, wednesday 30-Nov-11 18 7,391
Tracy2012
Sparkly Headbands
Tracy2012, 29 November, 2011 at 14:30

Who knew there were so many types!! I'm after a simple ish band with quie a bit (lot!!) of sparkle. I haven't decided how to have my hair yet. Should I wait until i know what i'm doing with my hair...

3d jewellery, wednesday 30-Nov-11 7 1,004
queenofspain
Present for the groom on morning of the wedding
queenofspain, 25 November, 2011 at 15:22

Hello hitchers (dont want to say ladies in case there is still the occasional male hitcher about!) Ive been thinking of putting a little box together for my OH to open on morning of the wedding,...

Knees, tuesday 29-Nov-11 37 9,776
ClaireMcToBe
My FG dress came today! Flashy flash :)
ClaireMcToBe, 28 November, 2011 at 22:13

Just wanted to share, I love it so much!! It's too long just now, but she has 9 months to grow ? (You can't really tell from the pic, but the back has buttons all down the top half)

ClaireMcToBe, tuesday 29-Nov-11 14 2,050
pandorasbox
Debenhams bridal lingerie discounts
pandorasbox, 29 November, 2011 at 11:07

Just bought some Ultimo bridal underwear as the ones from Boux Avenue weren't quite right. The bridal 'Roulette' shorts were reduced to about £15 instead of £22. All the other Ultimo bridal range was...

pandorasbox, tuesday 29-Nov-11 616
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How far in advance to book honeymoon?
, 27 November, 2011 at 14:16

As the question states really, is there such a thing as booking it too soon, or leaving it too late, any advantages of earlier or later? Getting married start of March 2013 but no free time for...

Jason Clark DJ, monday 28-Nov-11 15 3,797
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Has anyone had/been to a Humanist wedding?
annie2000, 27 November, 2011 at 21:17

Hi It is looking like we are going to have a Humanist wedding in Scotland, we are really keen on the idea of being able to design most if not all of the ceremony ourselves, and have nice unusual...

Naboo, monday 28-Nov-11 11 3,519
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Colour match stress!
Wherts2b, 23 November, 2011 at 10:38

Our colour scheme is predominately peach but I can't seem to get matching shades for different things and wondering whether it really matters? Also, is it ok to mix white and ivory? Our place card...

Purple Pixie, monday 28-Nov-11 6 1,723
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Table name ideas?!x
clarem1986, 9 February, 2010 at 12:55

Hi all, I hope your all well and enjoying planning your day! I am! I was just wondering if anyone has any ideas for table names? Rather than table 1, 2, 3, 4 etc. Sorry if there has already been a...

UnionJackDream, sunday 27-Nov-11 43 31,636
Zoexx
Purple and Yellow Wedding...
Zoexx, 21 November, 2011 at 20:38

Hi all, I started with a simple purple wedding but recently decided to spice it up and add yellow, i'm hoping to have sunflowers! Already designed my invites as just purple, lucky for me I'm not a...

xxdonnaxx, saturday 26-Nov-11 16 9,111
mummymrs2b
How much is it for a registrar?
mummymrs2b, 25 November, 2011 at 13:22

As title says, was just wondering is it the same price anywhere? How much are we looking at? Looking at booking this weekend but they said we talk to the registrar ourself so wondering how much that...

Civil Ceremonies, saturday 26-Nov-11 28 3,391
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New engagement ring! *FLASH* and N&P
irrelephant, 26 November, 2011 at 16:19

I have got my new engagement ring back today! So so excited. Its beautiful. This is the original, 9ct white gold, with a different setting:

irrelephant, saturday 26-Nov-11 3 962
ebony_rose
***Ebony Rose non-report. Mega flash.***
ebony_rose, 24 November, 2011 at 14:00

I say non-report as really, there's nothing to report. We had a simple ceremony, just us, 2 witnesses and my 2 boys. We had no reception, and there wasn't any really big build up to the day. My 2...

Beez, friday 25-Nov-11 36 6,118
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what time do you put on the invitation?
shellsworth, 25 November, 2011 at 09:23

Hello! If your ceremoney starts at 2 what time do you put on the invite? 2 or 1.30? Thanks S xx

KateyP, friday 25-Nov-11 13 2,477
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Doune Castle Scotland (stirling)
hummingbird, 24 November, 2011 at 19:10

Hey After much agony i think i have found the perfect place for us to get married, however as i have just found it and can not contact the place i have no idea if it's within budget , and i'm quickly...

hummingbird, thursday 24-Nov-11 2 1,873
colldel1981
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTISTS IN WATFORD
colldel1981, 21 November, 2011 at 13:55

Hi all, Can anyone suggest a company/person that does amazing Bridal makeup and hair for me, and Hair for all my bridesmaids? and maybe my aunt in the Watford Area? Thank you xx

colldel1981, thursday 24-Nov-11 5 3,480
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Invitation Font - boring i know!!....
Jlo84, 22 November, 2011 at 20:54

Hiya, Just tying up my inserts for my pocket fold invites but can't seem to find a good font. Has anyone used or seen a font they thought looked nice on a wedding invite? Many thanks, Jen x

leni-lw!, tuesday 22-Nov-11 5 3,214
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Informal invitation wording. Ideas please!
LeicesterBride, 22 November, 2011 at 14:27

We're still deciding quite how our day will pan out (date tbc!) but we're thinking of the following: immediate family to reg office meal with imediate family at the local pub (maybe. Or might just...

Blonde Viki, tuesday 22-Nov-11 3 798
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Anyone else got a groom who hates weddings?
clarabella1972, 19 November, 2011 at 20:06

My H2B says he wants to be married to me and for us all to share the same name (we have two children), but he doesn't understand the wedding thing (just a piece of paper) and that the real commitment...

loveya, tuesday 22-Nov-11 13 4,208
mummymrs2b
How long did it take you to find 'the one' for your wedding venue?
mummymrs2b, 21 November, 2011 at 16:26

I have found a venue that we both think is fab, haved look at 2 others but are booked in to see 2 more. How many did u visit before booking yours? x

MrsGray2B2012NYE, monday 21-Nov-11 17 1,621
Jonesey
Help! In desperate need of Dusky Pink BM dresses..
Jonesey, 18 November, 2011 at 13:24

As the title says, I was wondering if any of you lovely lot can help me with this? I'm looking for dusky pink/similar BM dresses for 3 adult bridesmaids and I'm really struggling. I really like a...

bethanw, monday 21-Nov-11 7 5,256
PompeyEm
Wedding Dress Complaint Update
PompeyEm, 21 November, 2011 at 09:09

If you want a recap of the dress saga, see below: https://www.hitched.co.uk/chat/forums/t/264449.aspx But, as an update, I contacted Consumer Direct and wrote a letter, I also continued with my line...

Soulmates, monday 21-Nov-11 2 1,108
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Suit hire-Watford area
Freckles1977, 17 November, 2011 at 15:49

Hi all, Can anyone reccommend where to hire suits from? Also, old maids-where did your OH's get theirs from? Have looked at Moss Bross and Debenhams (ruled them out as they don't do children's suits)...

Freckles1977, sunday 20-Nov-11 14 3,401
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O.T ann summers party??......
*Karina2009*, 19 November, 2011 at 10:47

Morning *sniffles* my MOH has just annouced that she has a ann summers party tonight, she planned this night a while ago but i never knew what is was, now what the hell does an ann summers party...

tizmelou, saturday 19-Nov-11 7 1,107
ClaireMcToBe
What else can I fill the time with??
ClaireMcToBe, 18 November, 2011 at 16:06

We still haven't booked our venue (because we'll save a fair bit of money by waiting until February to book, as recommended by the venue's wedding co-ordinator herself) and therefore can't book any of...

ClaireMcToBe, friday 18-Nov-11 7 791
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Who should pay for suit hire
Sarah Anderson, 17 November, 2011 at 17:04

Hi all I am quite new the forum but i am really enjoying it! It makes me feel like you have support from people in the same boat. I have a question, I am currently looking at suit hire for my OH, best...

Flowmojo, friday 18-Nov-11 27 4,520

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