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how much is too much for statley home for the day?
kparka, 25 November, 2009 at 20:59

Hi, Im thinking of having my wedding in a stately home "houghton tower". They have sent me prices for holding the wedding & reception there but i dont know what is expensive & what isnt! I...

May2be, wednesday 5-Jan-11 11 9,568
Kitty824
Festive wedding ideas!!! (christmas and winter theme)
Kitty824, 27 November, 2010 at 11:36

Hello everyone on Hitched! I am getting married in just over a years time, December 2011 the weekend before christmas... We are still very much in the early planning stages and I was wondering what...

CupcakeQueen, wednesday 5-Jan-11 15 5,909
LoveSka
Battery Flickering Tea Lights, , , , , ,
LoveSka, 4 January, 2011 at 18:36

Hi, I know that a lot of venue's wont allow candles due to Health and Safety Regulations, so when I saw battery tea lights in my local POUNDLAND I couldn't help but buy a pack. I only bought 1 pack (4...

tinks269, tuesday 4-Jan-11 4 1,992
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Suffolk reception in a field / unusual marquee / hog roast
1katieh, 4 January, 2011 at 12:00

Hi there, I got engaged in October last year and are now hoping to set our wedding date for September 2012. I wondered if anyone knows of an inexpensive wedding venue in Suffolk please? I'm thinking a...

crafty em, tuesday 4-Jan-11 8 7,651
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Need help with flowers!!!
Curly Panda, 4 January, 2011 at 15:11

I'v decided on Alliums for the tables but dont know what to have for my bouquet and the men's button holes. I want something simple but pretty if that makes sense! This is my dress and would ideally...

Sherrie H, tuesday 4-Jan-11 7 5,882
spikeygoodness
How long do bridesmaid's dresses take to be made?
spikeygoodness, 2 January, 2011 at 17:32

As above really! Could any of you who are having bridesmaid dresses from a bridal shop from the main designers (Dessy/Alfred Angelo type of thing) let me know how long they take to be made and into...

mariclare, tuesday 4-Jan-11 7 6,248
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Ideas/advice on budget - Surrey ish area
Taz the Penguin, 3 January, 2011 at 17:17

Hello! I'm feeling a little lost with planning and wondered if anyone could give me any ideas and advice. We have been engaged since the end of August 2010 and have viewed 5 venues in the Surrey area...

PompeyEm, tuesday 4-Jan-11 16 1,902
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"thank you bridesmaid" cards
nat2683, 3 January, 2011 at 20:21

Hi I am thinking it would be nice to give my bridesmaids, and maybe mum and MIL etc a personalised thank you card, has anyone done this and got any good sites the recommend I have a look on, or do any...

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LeeLee :)
Table centrepieces with feathers & real flowers?
LeeLee :), 3 January, 2011 at 12:21

Hey there, I'm getting married on 8th October and I've got it in my head (however stupid I don't know haha), that I would love to have our table centrepieces with tall vases and inside to include...

Amour Occasions, monday 3-Jan-11 5 4,121
avintagebride
What flowers are in season in late March?
avintagebride, 31 December, 2010 at 16:02

I really want hydrangeas but have a feeling I'm going to be disappointed... Florist is first on my list for 2011 Wedding tasks. Tomorrow I'll be able to say "I' getting married next year"...

avintagebride, sunday 2-Jan-11 2 932
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Alternative/Unusual Venues - Oxfordshire and surrounding areas
PhoenixAngelic, 2 January, 2011 at 02:21

Hi there. In the very early stages of planning for a 2012 wedding and looking for an unusual or perhaps alternative venue. We don't want to theme as such but if anything there will be hints at a...

dotcomm, sunday 2-Jan-11 4 4,227
Duckford20
What length veil did everyone wear?
Duckford20, 30 December, 2010 at 23:27

So I definately want to wear a veil! But am really undecided over what length to wear! When I bought my dress I tried on a fingertip length veil which looked lovely and showed the detail of the dress,...

MISSMAYFLOWER, sunday 2-Jan-11 12 1,534
Samantha2704
I sound like a total cow, but really need to get this off my chest
Samantha2704, 31 December, 2010 at 13:12

My OH asked me to marry him in April this year (for my birthday) we've been together 5 & a half years and have set the date for July 2011...i'm really excited and cant wait to be Mrs A....My...

Samantha2704, sunday 2-Jan-11 24 1,773
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Moss Bros Suit Hire - discount codes??
LucyS1982, 1 January, 2011 at 14:00

Hello, I am looking to hire a suit for groom; father of the bride; best man & little brother. I know Moss Bros do 'buy 4 suits get fifth free' - but this doesn't help us as we only need 4! Does...

Jay-Low, sunday 2-Jan-11 1 3,852
VikingPrincess
Invites wording when reception is at the same location as ceremony - help!
VikingPrincess, 2 January, 2011 at 00:53

Hi all, As it says above -how do you word it? All the samples I have read say "...to celebrate their marriage at xx:xx, on xx xxx xxxx, at XXXXXXXXXXXX followed by a reception at XXXXXXXX" or similar....

BumbleBrat, sunday 2-Jan-11 10 13,536
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Miniature drinks as favours?
, 31 December, 2010 at 14:20

Thought I'd let anyone thinking about having drinks miniatures as favours that I got my delivery today from an online company called Just Miniatures and they were brilliant. I'm always worried about...

looneysh, saturday 1-Jan-11 7 4,550
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Woohoo! I'm getting married this year!!!
Noodle2Be, 1 January, 2011 at 00:03

Woohoo! Happy new year! Let's hope it's a fab one!!

Mrs C, saturday 1-Jan-11 18 2,052
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feeling gutted!
eternallyme, 30 December, 2010 at 21:35

Rather than sending out save the date cards for our wedding, we've decided to set up a facebook event page infoming people that they are invited and the official invitaions will follow... Anyway, I...

Mrs C, saturday 1-Jan-11 24 2,437
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First 2011 project - Florist! How to choose...
Lillibet, 31 December, 2010 at 13:34

My first wedding project of 2011 will be booking the florist, but this is something that I have nooooo idea about. I'm not too into my flowers, and have no idea what makes a good florist other than...

bygeorge, friday 31-Dec-10 12 3,399
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How far in advance did you book your honeymoon?
, 22 December, 2010 at 12:42

We're not getting married til April 2012 but one of our honeymoon destinations has just been opened up by a few travel companies and we're seriously considering going ahead and getting it booked now...

futureMrsM, friday 31-Dec-10 19 3,265
Rebecca86
What's you themes/Colours for the wedding?
Rebecca86, 29 December, 2010 at 11:45

When OH proposed oh you couldn't find a happier lady around, then i started to struggle on colours and themes finally found one which i love, mine is the Tiffany Blue colour (I love Tiffany's &...

Noodle2Be, thursday 30-Dec-10 44 16,302
Bittersweet
HELP- Mocha colour scheme OK for June 2012 wedding?? **flash**
Bittersweet, 30 December, 2010 at 12:41

We have more or less decided on an ivory and Mocha colour scheme. I hadn't really thought about if this would be an ideal colour scheme for our June wedding? Any thoughts would be great, thanks! ? Oh...

Bittersweet, thursday 30-Dec-10 16 5,969
Lynseys Designs
***Flash*** My eternity ring
Lynseys Designs, 29 December, 2010 at 19:13

Hubby surprised me on Christmas night with my main present which was a diamond eternity ring. I wasn't sure it was 'the one' at first so we went back to the shop yesterday and I tried loads of other...

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Sweetie Buffet.Table - Good Idea - Bad Idea
giddys2B, 29 December, 2010 at 23:12

Hello My Wedding reception is on the 28th 2011 (my wedding 12/05/11 as I am getting married in cyprus) I was initally going to have a table of favours for my guests to take if they wish. However I...

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Allgold78
Full list of abbreviations
Allgold78, 7 August, 2010 at 20:30

Thought we could have this for any newbies (and oldies) to refer to. I'll get it started but let me know if I can add to it: OT - Off topic OH - Other half BM - Best man or Bridesmaid CBM - Chief...

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BumbleBrat
Anyone wanna join me?
BumbleBrat, 29 December, 2010 at 14:34

Have decided that between now and the wedding, I'm going to pop any loose change (Silver and gold coins, not coppers) and notes into my money tin. Will open it just before the wedding and whatever is...

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Candelabras for centrepieces?
wonky, 28 December, 2010 at 17:12

Hi All, I have been thinking about candelabras (tall 5 arm ones) with flowers incorporated somehow as my centrepieces. I am getting married at the end of October and want the candlelight / open fire...

theflowerco, wednesday 29-Dec-10 5 4,788
Polkadots_and_Pincurls
What are everyone's first dance songs?
Polkadots_and_Pincurls, 15 July, 2010 at 12:56

I wanted to start a light-hearted post, as I can see a lot of you are having a stressful time atm. Oh dear, what I have to look forward to! Even though I'm nowhere near wedding stage yet, himself and...

sammy_wheeler, tuesday 28-Dec-10 92 11,366
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Pronovias dresses
Alsxx, 29 March, 2010 at 13:03

I'm getting married next July and have my heart set on having a Pronovias dress. I went to a shop yesterday to try on my first dresses, and tried 4 pronovias dresses, they all looked amazing! I...

Alsxx, tuesday 28-Dec-10 12 4,043

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