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Mother in law issues
mrs_w_to_be, 19 March, 2015 at 22:11

OK this is going to be a bit of a long one - I don't even know where to start! Basically, to cut a long story short, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness a few months after my fiance and I met. I...

Romina, monday 9-Jan-23 18 5,765
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Religious blessing after a civil service?
Jelly_Bean, 26 July, 2010 at 10:29

Hi everyone I was just wondering of anyone else is thinking about doing/ has done this? We're having a civil ceremony but the venue we're using has a lovely little chapel that apparently a lot of...

Peggy, sunday 8-Jan-23 7 6,469
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7K for a wedding package?
Alisha, 29 December, 2022 at 12:13

So my overall budget is 10k for absolutely everything. I was hoping to find a venue near me that has the full package for 7k ie ceremony food drinks evening do dj and dancefloor ectThen the remaining...

SdvillPak, tuesday 3-Jan-23 8 686 1
KJHC
Feeling stressed, exhausted, bored, irritable and short-tempered!
KJHC, 28 March, 2016 at 14:35

Hi all, Apologies in advance for the moan - just feel like I need to get it all out as trying to come across as the excited bride all the time is quite draining! It's our wedding in three weeks (!)...

KailaOrtiz, monday 26-Dec-22 9 1,778
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Rings...how much to spend?
katie80uk, 1 May, 2014 at 13:04

Havent even started looking at wedding rings but really not sure where to start? Obviously my engagement ring is gorgeous and havent a clue how much it cost but thats the ring that is meant to be the...

Alisson, sunday 25-Dec-22 23 2,902
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Where can I get good quality photos printed ?
Kilner, 24 September, 2015 at 18:47

Hi I have my wedding pics now on a usb and would like to get some printed. Our printer is not good enough to get quality prints so can anyone recommend anywhere please? I was thinking of Boots or...

Egypt, sunday 25-Dec-22 14 9,951 1
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wedding insomnia
, 27 April, 2014 at 04:24

Hi everyone, Does anyone lie awake at night obsessing over their wedding? It seems that the closer the wedding the worse it's getting. I'm not stressed or worried over anything because so far...

Hannah, saturday 24-Dec-22 8 1,204
ShootingStar2012
Inviting 'former' best friend?!?
ShootingStar2012, 25 April, 2013 at 22:57

Hi everyone, been pondering this one for a while now and would like to know what you all think... While I was at uni, graduated 5 years ago, there were three of us that were really close. We lived...

Success, monday 19-Dec-22 10 2,764
*Pugsley*
Opinions..... How much money to give as a gift at a wedding?
*Pugsley*, 1 July, 2013 at 17:22

Hi all, Just sitting here (wasting time at work) and got me thinking... If you're a guest at a wedding where they request money towards honeymoon etc etc, how much would you give? At recent weddings...

Green, friday 16-Dec-22 79 122,794
becca030713
People with school age children getting married on a week day/term time
becca030713, 25 November, 2013 at 13:48

Hi everyone, Is anyone else with children getting married on a week day during term time? To cut a long story short we're getting married on a Thursday and we have a 4 year old son in reception year...

Aaron, tuesday 6-Dec-22 26 8,087
daisymoo86
No Speeches
daisymoo86, 21 January, 2014 at 12:37

Hi Everyone We are thinking about not having any formal speeches on our big day. OH is very shy, as is Dad and BM. So I didnt want to put them under any pressure on the day. I just want everyone to...

Eric, tuesday 6-Dec-22 13 3,142
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first dance? what style of dance?
spursbabe, 31 August, 2009 at 08:27

Hi all, Hope wedding plans are all going well, only two months to go for me now, well excited. me and my H2B had dance lessons a while back and got a routine ready for first dance, nothing crazy, we...

Jasper, thursday 1-Dec-22 4 1,515
cotteesgirl
Tipping etiquette?
cotteesgirl, 23 August, 2009 at 15:57

As the title suggests...is there any tipping etiquette to be followed on the day i.e hair/makeup ladies etc?

Jason, tuesday 29-Nov-22 10 12,847
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sex before marriage
, 17 August, 2012 at 13:49

I was just browsing another forum(slap my hand i know) and i came across a few posts from women who are waiting until their wedding night to do the deed. Some of these girls have been with their...

Ann, tuesday 29-Nov-22 64 6,236
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Wedding shoes - in love with Harriet Wilde but not the price tag - HELP!
Cat D, 15 February, 2015 at 22:37

Hi all, I was wondering if any of you could help me...I love these shoes (see the link): http://www.harrietwilde.com/collections/all/products/bridgette-silver-rose Thing is, they cost £375 and it's...

Ruth, monday 28-Nov-22 9 5,055
Hannah
Only a few days left to get 30% EVERYTHING on Hitched Stationery
Hannah, 24 November, 2022 at 15:16

Our discount ends soon so it's time to order your stationery! Get 30% off everything with code: BFSALE30 We have you covered for everything stationery based - from save the dates to thank you cards If...

SharonPew, friday 25-Nov-22 19
The Little Jewellery Box
Pls flash your engagement rings....
The Little Jewellery Box, 13 April, 2012 at 11:26

Hi all, I'm an old married but I'm so upset because I recently lost my engagement ring. I'm so gutted! I absolutely loved it and it was obviously very sentimental. We chose it together in Barbados...

Annabel, wednesday 23-Nov-22 87 15,245
moonpie1985
Has anyone heard of Moissanite?
moonpie1985, 15 October, 2011 at 13:38

I adore my dainty engagment ring. Its not huge, but makes up for that in sentimental value as it was my nans and is very old. However, I recently went to USA for a wedding where all the women were...

Anonbride, wednesday 23-Nov-22 2 826
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Online Diamond Jewellers
Bektoria, 16 April, 2015 at 14:11

Hi Everyone, Has anyone bought any diamond rings from online jewellers? If so, did they live up to expectation? The reason I ask is I've yet to choose my Engagement ring, I'm struggling with what I...

Osman, wednesday 23-Nov-22 14 3,964
Hannah
Black Friday Special - 30% off ALL Hitched Stationery
Hannah, 18 November, 2022 at 12:08

Only a few days left to make the most of our biggest stationery discount EVER Use code: BFSALE30 at checkout Spend this weekend personalising all your wedding paper bits on the site and order with a...

Hannah, friday 18-Nov-22 26
Hannah
30% off ALL Hitched Stationery - Limited time only
Hannah, 15 November, 2022 at 10:39

Hey everyone! We've got 30% off all Hitched Stationery for Black Friday! USE CODE: BFSALE30 This means a discount on EVERYTHING - Invitations, Gift Tags, Seating Plans and Thank You Cards This is our...

MichaelHot, thursday 17-Nov-22 23
Barnett2015
Big footed ladies - wedding shoes?
Barnett2015, 7 July, 2014 at 12:22

As suggested in the title, i have big feet! I wear an 8 or a 9 to be exact but often find size 8's in high street shops tend to be a bit tight so i need a 9. Where have you got your shoes from? I am...

Leanne, tuesday 15-Nov-22 15 2,163
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Wedding without a Wedding Breakfast?
funkyhed24, 16 August, 2009 at 19:33

Hello, Me and my fiancee are gettting married in Dec 2010. We have looked at some really nice venue's, however I have never been to a wedding with wedding breakfast and me and my fiancee don't really...

SRG, monday 7-Nov-22 20 16,973
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Informal Evening Buffet- Seating Plan or allow guests to pick?
FutureMrsB2019, 22 January, 2018 at 12:34

Hi, We are getting married in June 2019 and I was wondering if anyone could help me. We are not having a wedding breakfast, we have decided to get married later and head straight in for an evening...

Jade, monday 7-Nov-22 1 440
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Is a wedding videographer worth it?
Honey, 7 November, 2022 at 17:25

I’m torn 50/50! I’d love a video of our wedding day so much, but £1500 for the cheapest videographer is something that I’m struggling to come to terms with budget wise. Also, we have a friend doing...

Honey, monday 7-Nov-22 41
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Wedding Perfume
Laurensmum, 29 March, 2016 at 20:00

Anyone picked one yet?! I never knew it was such a big thing! Any suggestions?

Lex, monday 7-Nov-22 46 4,969
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Can't afford a Photographer? I might be able to help for FREE
TPPhoto, 9 September, 2019 at 16:26

Hi all, After getting married myself I know how much a decent Wedding Photographer can cost and for some the cost might exceed their total wedding budget. I'm a Photographer looking to move into the...

Sarah, tuesday 1-Nov-22 1 745
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Finding that wedding planning is testing our relationship
Rahman, 31 October, 2022 at 12:05

Did anyone else experience this towards the big day? We are getting married on jan 1st and my H2B has always been a do it at the last minute kinda guy and it’s driving me CRAZY. When it comes to...

Km86, monday 31-Oct-22 2 119
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weight loss before my Wedding
SunnyGoldBridesmaid83232, 21 November, 2019 at 13:03

Hi all, I will get married in May, and I would need to lose some weight before. However, I am afraid to start too early and to be unable to maintain it. Any recommendation or shared plan? thank you ...

Virginia, monday 24-Oct-22 3 521
Mitzi50
OT - Wisdom Teeth - is it supposed to be this painful!?
Mitzi50, 5 January, 2010 at 09:15

Morning Ladies, After a bit of advice really! I woke up about 1.30 this morning with an agonising pain in my mouth and all down the side of my face, which is still there, i can only fathom that its a...

Jeff, friday 14-Oct-22 18 7,454
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Are there any older brides out there.
tracy P, 8 July, 2012 at 17:01

Hi, I was just wondering if there are any older brides to be out there, I am 46 and sometimes feel too old to be excited about the whole wedding day. I think I am worried that I could end up looking...

George, tuesday 11-Oct-22 189 19,779
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Anyone use You and Your Wedding forum?
, 10 November, 2011 at 11:34

Whilst I know that Hitched is by far the superior forum, of course, once a week or so I will have a quick flit around the You and Your Wedding forum, just to have a nose at people's reports and...

Katherine, tuesday 11-Oct-22 4 2,297

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