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How many people to your wedding?
robertson2b, 11 June, 2011 at 15:39

We now have final numbers for our day and I'm starting to wonder if it's going to be too quiet! We originally invited approx 90 people to the day and have a final number of 80. We are then going to...

Saisi, saturday 11-Jun-11 39 1,903
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Anyone had their engagement ring re-dipped?
, 11 June, 2011 at 08:11

... and if so, where do you take it to get done and how long does it take? I tried on my wedding ring the other day with my engagement ring (just to make sure it still fits!) and my engagement ring...

Little Rhi, saturday 11-Jun-11 10 10,053
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Types of bouquet handles
happycamper, 10 June, 2011 at 15:30

Can any OM's post pics of how their bouquets were tied? I would like to look at the "handle" part that the bride holds. Thanks you muchly!

happycamper, saturday 11-Jun-11 6 1,654
panda2011
Gutted :(
panda2011, 11 June, 2011 at 16:42

After much debate, OH & I have decided that we really can't afford to book a Honeymoon for our September wedding ☹️ There is a very real possibility that he is going to be told 9 days before our...

1234ABC, saturday 11-Jun-11 12 642
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Question about short hair and side tiaras
happycamper, 7 June, 2011 at 21:33

I want something sparkly in my hair for the wedding, probably a side tiara. Before I launch into choosing something, can someone advise on whether this will work on short hair? Some of those I have...

Lynseys Designs, friday 10-Jun-11 10 4,379
Storky
A wedding fight in a Hitched paper bag...
Storky, 8 June, 2011 at 16:25

Chucks in bank details for a cash transfer, an overbearing MIL and a butterfly release.

Future Mrs Gough, friday 10-Jun-11 371 14,494
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Dress vote - corset back or button back?
happycamper, 9 June, 2011 at 18:33

Just a quick straw poll, just wondered which you all preferred. My vote is corset back, and I'm having one put in to my button back dress. ?

Snuggle-bum, friday 10-Jun-11 35 5,240
Lola-Belle
HELP! MY VENUE IS PLANNING TO START HUGE BUILDING WORKS ! [:(]
Lola-Belle, 8 June, 2011 at 12:33

I cant beleive it!! My dream venue has decided it is going to knock down an unused part of the hotel and build 157 new homes, then extend the back of the hotel! I've paid my deposit, there planning...

Lola-Belle, friday 10-Jun-11 11 1,630 1
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any Ronald Joyce "Savannah" brides..... (i know theres a couple of you out there!)
amy00003, 8 March, 2011 at 17:47

Are you wearing a hoop or anything under the dress to give it a bit more 'oomph'? And what jewellery are you going for? Need ideas as ive come to a halt!!

chelleryn, friday 10-Jun-11 5 2,071
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Fondue Catering
gemmarawles188, 10 June, 2011 at 10:20

Hi was thinking of having a Fondue reception(4 course fondue reception) got the idea from an american website but know-one caters for them in the UK does anyone know of any caterers that supply...

chattygirl, friday 10-Jun-11 4 683
a_white_izzy
What to put in a grooms survival kit?
a_white_izzy, 9 June, 2011 at 14:51

I want to leave it for him to have in the morning while he's getting ready. Useful things, sentimental things and jokey things are all welcome sugestions. x

belindacoles, thursday 9-Jun-11 5 4,285
Spangler
And I thought I was hairy...
Spangler, 9 June, 2011 at 11:19

Excuse the link from the Daily Fail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/beauty/article-2001155/Would-brave-toe-body-wax-Its-just-price-make-eyes-water.html

Spangler, thursday 9-Jun-11 71 2,734
NikiST
Place name cards.... etiquette?
NikiST, 9 June, 2011 at 11:13

We're only having first names on the place name cards, we're also using people's shortened names, names they are more commonly knows as like "Tony" instead of Antony.. etc. So with that in mind, what...

caweena, thursday 9-Jun-11 16 23,006
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Budget/Affordable Mother of the Bride outfits
emmamac73, 2 April, 2011 at 16:12

Hi Peeps! My dear old Mum is on quite a tight budget for her MOTB outfit, she only works part time and doesn't have much spare cash. I will prob treat her to new shoes/hat/handbag but all the same, we...

Dizzylizzi, thursday 9-Jun-11 13 12,554
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Flowers with hunter green colour scheme?
mrs2bsoon, 8 June, 2011 at 20:05

I love need to start thinking about flowers but my budget is small and I'm no nothing about flowers! My bridesmaids are in hunter green and my dress is ivory! I was thinking red and ivory roses or...

overtherainbow, thursday 9-Jun-11 17 4,163
Jay-Low
**N&P** Andrea at Lilypond Weddings
Jay-Low, 6 June, 2011 at 21:20

Due to some tardy RSVPers it took me a while to get my final guest list. But the lovely Andrea at Lilypond weddings has been a star and with a short time span has delivered my lovely place name tags...

TheCakeNinja, wednesday 8-Jun-11 7 1,101
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Sweet buffet - how much?
robertson2b, 7 June, 2011 at 18:18

Hi How many kilos did you get for your sweet buffets? I'm looking for sweets for approx 100 people and I've seen a site on ebay which sells 15kilos for £100. Thanks

rachb3, wednesday 8-Jun-11 12 3,170
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Bridesmaidzilla.... Advice Please...
BlueberryH, 28 May, 2011 at 09:46

Hi there, Advice needed from Brides to Be please.... I am due to get married in three weeks time in Cyprus, and have had to deal with the worst Bridesmaidzilla! Just wondering if anyone else has had...

Freckles1977, wednesday 8-Jun-11 13 2,574
BrideMrsT2B
Sleepless nights...is this normal??
BrideMrsT2B, 7 June, 2011 at 09:03

Morning Hitchers Just wondering if this is normal or just another quirk of mine! So I have 18 days to go and for the past few nights i've really struggled to switch of from all things wedding and...

Strippy2011, wednesday 8-Jun-11 9 3,300
Buzzee
Organza ribbon on invites - what glue?
Buzzee, 8 June, 2011 at 14:33

Hello What is the best type glue for sticking organza ribbon to card without creating a huge mess!? Thanks X

Flowmojo, wednesday 8-Jun-11 1 2,049
colldel1981
Who is the best company to book Honeymoon with?
colldel1981, 8 June, 2011 at 09:57

Good morning all, We are thinking of going carribean for honeymoon, Can you suggest a good company to book with- especially one's that can do little extra's to make honeymoon a little bit more special...

MrsLove, wednesday 8-Jun-11 7 4,962
Christmas Bride 2012
Romantic Honeymoon Winter / Christmas Breaks in the UK ? xx
Christmas Bride 2012, 6 June, 2011 at 07:41

Hi , we are having a winter / christmas wedding and would love to have a UK based break away as for one I hate flying and two its winter months and so therefore even abroad it is going to be cooler...

Pamphers, wednesday 8-Jun-11 9 11,769 1
Christmas Bride 2012
Asda Wedding cake anyone ??? x
Christmas Bride 2012, 6 June, 2011 at 12:01

I was going to spend money on a lavish wedding cake or have cupcakes with the cheapest price of nearly £300 , however a friend mentioned that her SIL had a asda cake that she bought in three different...

Ibizalovin, tuesday 7-Jun-11 10 9,042
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Anyone using REAL flowers in their hair?
Dafodill, 7 June, 2011 at 18:16

HI, has anyone used/ going to use real flowers in their hair? I was thinking of a few flowers pinned to the side in quite a natural style. Not sure if it would work though as I don't know how they...

Natjay, tuesday 7-Jun-11 9 1,029
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Is it expected... menu inserts in invites?
karen945, 6 June, 2011 at 21:28

I'm confused. Am I expected to put the wedding breakfast menu in the invitations? We're having the tasting session next week. We're going to go for a salmon starter, chicken main and apple pie/...

Storky, tuesday 7-Jun-11 16 3,106
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ryliuhu, tuesday 7-Jun-11 7
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Wedding Insurance - Debenhams vs Ecclesiastical
Bride2012, 6 June, 2011 at 20:11

Hi, We are looking to take out wedding insurance soon as will be finalising our venue and registrar booking in the next couple of weeks for 16 June 2012. We have narrowed down the insurance...

Future Mrs Gough, monday 6-Jun-11 2 693
Dollyrockerz
Guest list and evening food questions
Dollyrockerz, 6 June, 2011 at 15:12

Hello hitchers, I'm currently in guest list hell, OHs Mother seems to have added more opeople to the list than she originally told us ? She's put a note against a few saying 'these people probably...

Dollyrockerz, monday 6-Jun-11 12 3,394
vicky 84
bridal shops in west midlands
vicky 84, 5 June, 2011 at 21:39

Well im starting the search for my dress next weekend and was wondering if anyone could reccomend some shops as im not really sure where to start. i live in walsall so anywhere near to there. thanks...

*BigBird*, monday 6-Jun-11 3 761
Random Name
Sew n sew-Croydon
Random Name, 5 June, 2011 at 07:49

Sew n Sew were recommended to me by a fellow hitched for bridal alterations (I want to shorten my dress a bit) . They are based in the Whitgift center in Croydon. have googled them and have seen a...

Random Name, monday 6-Jun-11 10 4,124
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What do/did your OOS look like?
MISSMAYFLOWER, 6 June, 2011 at 15:22

I'm really struggling with what to do for mine?. For those who made your own how did you do it? do you think it would look cheap to just print it onto paper and hand that out (so not card backed or...

Vanilla Pod, monday 6-Jun-11 6 514
SaSaSi
Teeth whitening - does herbal tea stain your teeth?
SaSaSi, 6 June, 2011 at 15:12

Hi Hitchers, Im gettin my teeth lazer whitened on wednesday night & going to hygenist tomorrow so they are clean in preparation.... I know Im not to drink tea or coffee for 48 hrs after but does...

Mynnie the Moocher, monday 6-Jun-11 8 17,033

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