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Kitty824
Last christmas as a miss!
Kitty824, 21 December, 2010 at 23:24

Just sat thinking this time next year Ill be a mrs so this is my last christmas as a miss. feels abit daunting... ? On the plus side this time next year I will be on my honeymoon!

babybirdandmouse, monday 27-Dec-10 23 5,167
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John Lewis Rainbow club shoes
, 23 December, 2010 at 17:47

Just a head's up that they have some nice styles showing as half price on the John Lewis website ?

stripeyrache, thursday 23-Dec-10 1 917
bls14
Inviting partners - upsetting friends!! uh oh...
bls14, 23 December, 2010 at 16:23

Hey hitchers We are getting married in a pretty small country church and numbers are limited not only because of the size but also money. We have decided not to invite partners we dont know, ie if...

TheNinjaPigeon, thursday 23-Dec-10 13 1,638
all_sparks
Union Chapel anyone?
all_sparks, 21 December, 2010 at 16:31

Hi, I'm relatively new to the forum so hello! I am getting married at the Union Chapel in Islington, London, next year and was wondering if any of you got married / is going to get married there?...

all_sparks, wednesday 22-Dec-10 2 946
tinkerbelly1983
HELP! Booking registrar
tinkerbelly1983, 22 December, 2010 at 11:24

I'm feeling really stupid now... where do I book my registrar? Is it from where I live or where I'm getting married? I live in Croydon so do I contact them? But I'm getting married near Horsham so do...

LoveSka, wednesday 22-Dec-10 6 1,604
MrsFoster2b
Marquee weddings...
MrsFoster2b, 21 December, 2010 at 12:52

Hiya, Has anyone planned a marquee wedding in newcastle/northumberland/north east etc? I'm only now considering this as an option after realising that my ideal venue may be a little out my price...

MrsFoster2b, tuesday 21-Dec-10 14 3,420
TheNinjaPigeon
Anyone else with wedding wobbles?
TheNinjaPigeon, 20 December, 2010 at 17:52

I have now got a dress ready to collect, all my bits done bar some stationery stuff to finish, and just over 5 weeks to wait. It's giving my mind plenty of time to tick over and I have started to feel...

*Nursey*, tuesday 21-Dec-10 7 1,157
MrsMac2be
Table Centrepieces with Flash
MrsMac2be, 20 December, 2010 at 16:41

I have just found these on ebay and I thought to have them but with purple stones, white flower (not sure which though, maybe a rose as shown in pic) and maybe a purple glittery heart on the flowers...

overtherainbow, tuesday 21-Dec-10 8 2,315
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Choosing a Colour....
ShellG, 20 December, 2010 at 14:14

Hi everyone, I get married on 19/05/12 and have so far booked my venue and the registrar So at the moment I really like the champagne colour for my bridesmaids, chair covers etc...however I am...

nat2683, monday 20-Dec-10 2 733
teeheeyoucrazyguys!
Post your Hitched Xmas cards here.
teeheeyoucrazyguys!, 19 December, 2010 at 14:19

WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND A FANTASTIC NEW YEAR. MAY 2011 BE YOUR YEAR!!!! MUCH LOVE, MR & MRS TEEHEECRAZYELF AND OSKAR XXXXXXXX

yummymummy05, monday 20-Dec-10 28 2,863
wee-lou
Wrist corsage for bridesmaids
wee-lou, 19 December, 2010 at 18:12

Hi, Is anyone having wrist corsages for their bridesmaids? Im thinking about having them as i may buy them a clutch bag for on the day. Would it look ok for them to have a wrist corsage and my...

Sherrie H, monday 20-Dec-10 16 8,666
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xiaoqiang, monday 20-Dec-10 129
jenny18/11/11
wedding hair - anyone wearing theirs straight?
jenny18/11/11, 17 December, 2010 at 22:20

I'm a long way off sorting out things like hair trials yet, and haven't thought too much about what to do with my hair, but I have noticed that most styles tend to involve curly/wavy hair. Now, my...

Browny, sunday 19-Dec-10 8 7,318
judeclarke
Struggling to justify cost...
judeclarke, 17 December, 2010 at 09:26

I can't get my head around spending £100s on my outfit for our wedding. I've NEVER spent more than £120 on a single piece of clothing, and that was a full length leather coat that I had to haggle with...

*Nursey*, friday 17-Dec-10 14 2,357
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How to ask for wedding gift contributions
Missmeeru, 16 December, 2010 at 19:00

Hi I would just like to know how to word how to ask for honeymoon contributions as a wedding gift without sounding cheeky as myself and Husband to be live together and we dont require any bottom...

AmnesiaCustard, friday 17-Dec-10 13 32,381
lovelygirl
Completely OT - Clootie dumpling - scottish people help!
lovelygirl, 17 December, 2010 at 12:08

Well my dad is a glaswegian and asked for clootie dumpling and I was going to buy one off good old ebay but don't think it will turn up due to snow!! I have a recipe and plan to make it myself, but...

lovelygirl, friday 17-Dec-10 1 2,243
nicnol
Painted nails/french manicure on the day
nicnol, 16 December, 2010 at 14:47

I am trying to grow my nails and keep them in a decent shape to have my own nails on our wedding day - I was a sucker for a false nail but never keep them up and then they ruin my nails anyway! So...

BrideMrsT2B, friday 17-Dec-10 29 4,712
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Church haven't read our banns - THE FINAL CHAPTER
car822499, 1 December, 2010 at 20:19

Just been to the church in our parish tonight to pick up our certificate to prove our banns have been read there, only to find out that they haven't read them. They filied the paperwork under December...

Kat44, thursday 16-Dec-10 30 9,611
panda2011
My 'Primark' wedding dress fitting ***flashy***flashy***flashy***
panda2011, 15 December, 2010 at 21:13

Hi Girls, I've been a bad hitcher for a few days with a nasty migraine so having postponed it from Monday I finally got to see & try on my 'Primark' Maggie Sottero dress! (see thread of the year...

Gillsy, thursday 16-Dec-10 22 10,194
Roll on July!
Wedding Insurance - advice please
Roll on July!, 14 December, 2010 at 22:39

I would like your advice please! We are just about to pay out lots of quite large deposits for the bigger items for our wedding next summer and were thinking of putting these on credit cards so they...

panda2011, thursday 16-Dec-10 15 1,147
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2 best men
vess03, 23 October, 2010 at 21:53

I'm thinking of having 2 best men as i would like both of my brothers to do the best man bit. Is this strange to have 2 or is it getting more common. My OH is having the conventional maid of honour...

trustedlocal.com, wednesday 15-Dec-10 11 4,495
Samantha2704
Bridal Makeup & Hair in Nottinghamshire
Samantha2704, 13 December, 2010 at 19:04

Hi Girls & Boys I'm really struggling to find a makeup artist & bridal hair dresser in Nottinghamshire area, if anyone can recommend anyone in this area that would be fantastic! Thanks...

Rochelle (Make up HI, wednesday 15-Dec-10 15 5,085
MrsFoster2b
Should we tell the vicar??
MrsFoster2b, 13 December, 2010 at 16:43

Hello! We are planning our wedding for 2013 and are in the initial stages of wedding planning!! Lots of questions buzzing around in my head so no doubt i'll be back for lots more advice, but the first...

Little Madam, wednesday 15-Dec-10 12 3,302
Flowmojo
O/T Office Secret Santa!
Flowmojo, 13 December, 2010 at 14:35

Whos the worst person you can draw in your works secret santa!!?? Your boss right? well altho im a marketing manager, i have done some PA work for the MD from time to time..........and guess who i go...

Lillibet, monday 13-Dec-10 6 1,129
Josiep00
hanky panky before the wedding?
Josiep00, 10 December, 2010 at 16:08

Hehehehehe... so how do I bring this up? I am sure it has been discussed before. When we first got engaged I teased Mr P about how there would be no more hanky panky until the wedding. I lied. However...

RayeRaye84, monday 13-Dec-10 13 1,373
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Help!! - Would you hire a classic VW Camper Van for your wedding??????
Samsub, 11 June, 2009 at 11:45

Hi there, Would you consider using a classic Volkswagen Split Screen van, as one of your wedding cars? For use by either the bride and her father to travel to the church, then by the married couple...

3d jewellery, monday 13-Dec-10 18 6,693
cola
wedding photo failures caption competition!
cola, 11 December, 2010 at 11:31

Finally decided its time to reveal the wedding photosi didn't want anyone to see.......and invite people to make funny captions for them!

cola, sunday 12-Dec-10 8 967
Shnarfy1
Cerazette Shortage (x-posted)
Shnarfy1, 2 December, 2010 at 19:34

I take Cerazette progestogen only pill, my doctor gives me a 6 months supply each time. Last week I called my doctors for a repeat prescription but couldn't collect it until today, H went to Lloyds to...

GlobalTraveller, friday 10-Dec-10 18 4,457
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Jay-Low
Describe your MIL2B or MIL in 5 words
Jay-Low, 9 December, 2010 at 18:11

I need help with this category for the hitched awards! Mine would be kind, nosey, always right, generous X

sapphire_22, friday 10-Dec-10 30 2,639
hp169
bride/groom gifts
hp169, 9 December, 2010 at 10:02

Hey, Is everyone buying your bride/groom and vice versa gifts to give to them on the morning of the wedding? I dont know too much about wedding traditions. Also if you are what are you getting them?

TheNinjaPigeon, thursday 9-Dec-10 28 2,971
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Has anyone ever tried the Dukan diet?
, 6 December, 2010 at 22:32

Just wondering really. I've got a few friends who swear by it, and so Mr S and I are both thinking of giving it a go. I like the idea of the "attack" phase as I need motivation to keep going! Just...

Red Baroness, thursday 9-Dec-10 72 8,349

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