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My Beautiful Groom Journal....this is seriously difficult
MrsDWT, 6 September, 2011 at 19:54

Anyone else got one and completed it yet? Wow, i am so glad i ordered this 8 months before the wedding as i really think it may take me that long to fill it in. I know my H2B so well but actually...

Ali_G, wednesday 7-Sep-11 28 2,644
Buzzee
Civil Ceremony - Lighting a candle?
Buzzee, 6 September, 2011 at 21:27

Hi Does anyone know if you can include the lighting of a candle in a civil ceremony? Not in a religious sense but hoping the registrar can say a few words about it or find a relevant reading (the...

sgreen, wednesday 7-Sep-11 9 3,467
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Huawei B970B Router Set-Up A Free Wifi Hotspot
vince0531, 7 September, 2011 at 10:02

As for home and small business, Huawei B970B is the best one. Huawei B970B is a 3G modem router with an embedded 3G chip lets you surf wirelessly. We tell you how to set-up this wireless gateway...

vince0531, wednesday 7-Sep-11 15
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Can you wear platinum against palladium?
sophiaamay, 6 September, 2011 at 16:22

Just wondering if you could wear platinum against palladium? My engagement ring is platinum but I don't really want my OH to have to fork out for a platinum wedding ring as well as the engagement ring...

judeclarke, tuesday 6-Sep-11 7 12,199
purpletaff
Good online shoe company?
purpletaff, 4 September, 2011 at 09:59

Hi there I am hoping to get my shoes online to get myself a bargain but there seem to be so many websites I don't know where to start! Has anyone bought shoes successfully online? Am worried about...

MrsMac2be, tuesday 6-Sep-11 5 706
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9yr old - bridesmaid or flower girl?
Tinkers1, 6 September, 2011 at 18:44

Would you put a 9 yr old in a flower girl dress or 'teen' version of older girls dress'? My neice will be 9 when I get married and she's quite tall so think she would look silly in flower girl dress...

Soulmates, tuesday 6-Sep-11 6 1,356
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Anyone else worried their going to feel''Overdressed'' in wedding dress !!!
LittleMissB, 6 September, 2011 at 11:43

This may sound silly, but I showed my MOH and bridesmaids my dress at the weekend and the reaction was great couldnt have asked for better, they all said im going to look like a 'princess' which...

onion1975, tuesday 6-Sep-11 8 1,508
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Any Dress Twins? Benjamin Roberts 951 & Romantica Trinity
, 6 September, 2011 at 16:55

Any one wearing the same dresses as me? I'm being spoilt and having two, would love to see any flashes of the accessories you are wearing with them, especially hair ideas - I'd like to wear a side...

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Wedding aftershave.....
, 6 September, 2011 at 16:16

Hi everyone! I've just bought my wedding perfume and we've started to look for OH's aftershave but can't find any different one - just the usual common everyday aftershaves! Can anyone recommend a...

nicnol, tuesday 6-Sep-11 8 2,142
Helenia
Name change - who to tell and when?
Helenia, 6 September, 2011 at 11:43

I've got a list of people I need to tell (partly stolen from old Hitched threads and partly from me). Thing is, as I'll only have two copies of the certificate, I won't be able to change them all at...

*Nursey*, tuesday 6-Sep-11 10 2,599
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Anyone else worried their going to feel''Overdressed'' in wedding dress !!!
LittleMissB, 6 September, 2011 at 11:43

This may sound silly, but I showed my MOH and bridesmaids my dress at the weekend and the reaction was great couldnt have asked for better, they all said im going to look like a 'princess' which...

LeeLee :), tuesday 6-Sep-11 3 671
KatalinaNastyCough
Bridal Factory Outlet - Northallerton
KatalinaNastyCough, 5 September, 2011 at 13:00

Hi Everyone! So I have 10 weeks until my wedding and I haven't got a dress yet. Obviously I need something off the peg, so after a bit of googling found a outlet place in Northallerton. Has anyone...

*JLS*, tuesday 6-Sep-11 7 5,560
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Pocketfold invites
, 4 September, 2011 at 18:00

Just ordered some samples from pda craft but theres one bit I'm stuck on and thats how to seal the invite in a way that it will reseal after being opened the first time and without using loads of...

kookik, tuesday 6-Sep-11 23 6,761
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Mottram Hall, Cheshire
Meggiemoo1981, 4 September, 2011 at 12:29

Hi, We are considering Mottram Hall for our venue. Has anyone had their wedding there, or stayed there before? Thanks Ellen

shellsworth, tuesday 6-Sep-11 10 3,171
panda2011
Last minute guest book & post box needed. Supplier suggestions?
panda2011, 6 September, 2011 at 08:25

Nothing like being lastminute.com! Getting married on Saturday & I've just realised I am missing a guest book & a post box for the wedding cards. Can anyone suggest a supplier of these higly...

panda2011, tuesday 6-Sep-11 6 1,781
Bowski
Can you invite people to the church but not the reception?
Bowski, 5 September, 2011 at 18:59

We can only fit 50 people in our reception venue so can only have 50 people there. I was wondering if we could ask people if the wanted to come to the church but not on to the reception. We're not...

raincloud, monday 5-Sep-11 4 1,491
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Hair trial and before and after weight loss dress *flash* :D
, 6 August, 2011 at 02:42

What a weird old day I've had! I'll start with the hair trial, from day one I always had a pic in my mind of a gorgeous updo with a mass of like loops at the back. I have a real issue with my ears so...

Vampyrbuffy, monday 5-Sep-11 31 5,195
Lofty86
Shoes for big feet!
Lofty86, 5 September, 2011 at 09:43

Hi, Another post from me today! My poor son has chicken pox and is currently asleep, leaving me to do some wedding planning! (should probably be cleaning though!) Anyhow, I just wondered if there were...

sr3693, monday 5-Sep-11 10 2,401
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Booking venue or registrar first?
Meggiemoo1981, 4 September, 2011 at 18:46

This may seem like a silly question but did you book your venue or your registrar first? One venue I have contacted suggested booking the registrar first but I don't know whether that is possible...

shellsworth, monday 5-Sep-11 18 15,998
kharv
Entrance music - Nothing Else Matters?
kharv, 3 September, 2011 at 11:10

Nothing Else Matters by Metallica is one of my all time favourite songs but OH isn't a fan of them full stop. I'm trying to think of a way I can incorporate it subtly into the day without offending...

lukas222, monday 5-Sep-11 9 1,178
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order of service font
narie, 4 September, 2011 at 18:19

Hi - am now drafting the order of service to show the reverend on Tuesday... what would you say is the best font to use for the words for the hymns in the order of service? Need to be big and clear...

Mrs C, sunday 4-Sep-11 1 11,459
Buzzee
OT - Shaders and Toners Hair Dye?!
Buzzee, 4 September, 2011 at 18:04

Just fancy a quick hair dye and have a pack of the Shaders and Toners that lasts 3 washes. Only cost £1 from Boots but before I use it, has anyone else used one and found them ok!? Just want to add a...

Buzzee, sunday 4-Sep-11 2 1,224
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Bridesmaid dresses. Can anyone recommend a less pricey alternative to Dessy
kittyket, 25 August, 2011 at 22:49

Hi I'm getting married in April and have four bridesmaids. I really want to get them Dessy dresses but can't afford it. Can anyone recommend any alternatives. I'm not keen on the dresses made in...

kittyket, saturday 3-Sep-11 16 6,442
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where is the best place to buy artificial flowers?
ames2uk, 3 September, 2011 at 16:26

I'm umming and arrghing about having some silk flower decorations for our reception next June. I figured that it would be cheaper if i do it myself - where is the best place to buy things from? Has...

ames2uk, saturday 3-Sep-11 6 9,348
xxgossipgurl
Pre wedding diet!
xxgossipgurl, 2 September, 2011 at 19:29

I am wanting to lose weght before my big day! (i have a year to go lol). How soon shall i start my diet? Is therea point where you should just maintain your weight incase you get too small and the...

JennyH10, saturday 3-Sep-11 7 998
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Dry cleaning wedding dress - before or after alterations?
Mets, 3 September, 2011 at 13:58

Hi everyone, I bought my wedding dress and it's an amazing Soterro and Midgley dress. I need to get it altered and also dry cleaned as there are some marks on the train. However I'm not sure whether...

lil_kel, saturday 3-Sep-11 1 4,791
Gbutterfly
Mexico or Hawaii for honeymoon?
Gbutterfly, 1 September, 2011 at 09:49

For anyone who has been or going for their honeymoon etc, we are undecided, so Mexico or Hawaii? Thinking of the Kaanpali Beach Hotel in Maui or Eldorado or Excellence in Mexico. We'll be going soon...

niche79, friday 2-Sep-11 29 2,726
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Big difference in prices for venues between September, October and November?
Meggiemoo1981, 2 September, 2011 at 09:54

I have only just started looking at venues but was wondering, in your experience, is there a significant difference in prices for venues etc between September, October and November? I know every venue...

Meggiemoo1981, friday 2-Sep-11 9 1,315
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Welcome / Table / Toast Drinks - How Much To Allow Per Guest?
Mrs Poon, 2 September, 2011 at 12:28

Hello, Can anyone help me or offer some advise on the below please ?. We have a guest list of 92 for the wedding breakfast so was wondering how much I need to supply. I am lookig at getting the...

Storky, friday 2-Sep-11 6 1,644
Emmielou2
Wedding Singer/Band West Midlands
Emmielou2, 16 August, 2011 at 09:12

Hi Girls! I am new to Hitched, signed up last year and have only now logged on with 10 months to go! I wondered if anyone has booked or has previously seen any singers/bands that are good in the West...

Little Madam, friday 2-Sep-11 15 4,650
thurstonwoods2b
N&P - Sarah-Jayne at The Paper Doll (flash!)
thurstonwoods2b, 1 September, 2011 at 12:05

So...it's my wedding this weekend! It's all coming together and I'm getting very excited. Yesterday we received all of our stationery for the reception venue from the lovely Sarah-Jayne. Everything...

filoftus, friday 2-Sep-11 10 2,370
SoontobeMrsB
"Who gives this woman ..." in a civil ceremony
SoontobeMrsB, 28 August, 2011 at 21:30

Does anyone know if you have to include the bit where the registrar asks "who gives this woman ..." for the FoB to respond to? I'd really rather not have it in the ceremony but I'm not sure if it's...

greenbean, thursday 1-Sep-11 11 3,979

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