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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 23,071
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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 12,595
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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 1,103
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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 2,575
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 3,301
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 4,964
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 11,775 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 9,073
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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, 7 June, 2011 at 08:56

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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 4,131
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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 17,065
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Table names
stressybride, 27 May, 2011 at 16:03

Hi guys with 2 months to go to my wedding I still have no clue what to do about table names. My partner came up with idea of things that go together i.e the top table would be love and marriage, other...

NikiST, monday 6-Jun-11 14 4,353
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Hayfever Dilemma - Whats your best solutions?
laura2107, 5 June, 2011 at 15:13

Hi Gilrs & Guys, I have less than 2 weeks till my wedding and these last few days my hayfever has been horrendous!! Do you lovely people have any solutions so that im not all bunged up and sniffly...

Browny, monday 6-Jun-11 13 3,119
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What vows are people using?
irrelephant, 5 June, 2011 at 12:24

What vows are you using when you finally say the big words? and are you having a church or a civil wedding? We think we're having a church wedding. No idea what vows we'll use though.

Arquard, monday 6-Jun-11 13 1,370
MrandMrsFord
Hibiscus flowers for your bouquet/table center?
MrandMrsFord, 5 June, 2011 at 19:17

Hey guys! I am keen on having the hibiscus flower play a part at our wedding. I have the ones you put in the champagne for our first toasts in the rose garden at the chapel but I wondered if I could...

MrandMrsFord, sunday 5-Jun-11 783
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Beware! Light In The Box shoes! *FLASH*
tressls, 2 June, 2011 at 17:34

Hi girls and guys. I ordered these last week- Christ those pics are HUGE how do I re-size pics?!?! I have ordered these -...

tressls, sunday 5-Jun-11 10 7,152
Cheeky_pie
Film quotes as table names
Cheeky_pie, 5 June, 2011 at 09:07

Both myself and my OH are huge film buffs so i thought we could have famous film quotes from films as our table names we have 13 tables including the top table so below are a few I had thought of. If...

*Bea*, sunday 5-Jun-11 14 9,396
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ipod disco anyone?
sarahv75, 27 January, 2010 at 12:01

It's looking like we might have to have an ipod disco as the venue will only let us use their approved DJs, one of which is on holiday on our wedding day! That only leaves one other one, who i'm...

malross, sunday 5-Jun-11 11 5,821
colldel1981
Struggling to choose colour sheme for my wedding!
colldel1981, 2 June, 2011 at 17:10

Hi all, Please help, I know it sounds silly, But I just cant decide on what colour scheme to go for!! How did you all decide?? Your feedback would be greatly appricated. C xx

raincloud, saturday 4-Jun-11 16 2,967
Jay-Low
Anyone else a 'stag-widow' this weekend?
Jay-Low, 2 June, 2011 at 19:42

Dropped my OH off at the airport last night. He's in Majorca for 5 nights with 11 other stags. Got a text this morning saying they had arrived safely so that will be the last I hear from him until...

shoosh, saturday 4-Jun-11 14 2,222
AllyMcBear
Flowers help!!! Can you flash me yours please???
AllyMcBear, 2 June, 2011 at 20:22

Hi Guys I am absolutely stuck when it comes to my bouquet. I do know that I would like fresh flowers but not sure if I want peonies, roses or what...........aahhh Can you help by posting me pictures...

Buzzee, friday 3-Jun-11 36 5,994
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Afternoon tea or medieval banquet? Venue flash!
, 2 June, 2011 at 19:32

Hello lovely hitchers! I went to see my venue again today and my mum came with us, she was seeing it for the first time and as soon as she saw it she said she thinks it would be perfect for a medieval...

Tray1980, friday 3-Jun-11 21 4,874
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New Venue needed in newcastle / Coast
dizzydaisys, 2 June, 2011 at 09:53

Hi everybody, was originally planning my wedding for december 2011 at otterburn hall in northumberland. i have since found out i am pregnant and are changing the date to april 2012. now i am not sure...

dizzydaisys, friday 3-Jun-11 8 9,910

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