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avintagebride
How do I change my profile picture?
avintagebride, 17 September, 2010 at 09:51

Can anyone help please, I can't seem to find how to do it! X

judeclarke, friday 17-Sep-10 425
CupcakeQueen
O/T Hamster Owners...
CupcakeQueen, 10 September, 2010 at 00:11

One of my lovely little hamsters is very old now and is starting to rapidly show signs of aging and decline. I dont think she is in any pain but she sleeps so much its quite hard to tell. She is going...

Vikster79, friday 17-Sep-10 18 2,139
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Cadbury Purple Fabric
Wildman to be, 25 May, 2010 at 13:00

Hi All I am new to hitched.co.uk as from today. I am getting married on 18th December and my theme for the day is cadbury purple and snowflakes as my fiance proposed to me in the snow! So my main...

Wildman to be, friday 17-Sep-10 18 5,960
ebony_rose
My unusual choice of wedding shoes ***FLASH***
ebony_rose, 16 September, 2010 at 14:01

Thought I might aswell flash my shoes. They're not your average wedding shoe, but then I like things that are a bit different. My colours are Black and white, not having a theme as such. They are also...

Arquard, friday 17-Sep-10 17 5,088
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Looking for a make-up artist, west yorkshire
nataliesellars, 16 September, 2010 at 09:45

Hello Can anyone recommend a good make-up artist in the West Yorkshire area please? They must be able to travel and, preferably, specialise in Mac. Any help gratefully appreciated. Thanks Natalie ...

Chez2k, thursday 16-Sep-10 1 437
bls14
Anybody know any good bands in Norfolk?!!
bls14, 14 September, 2010 at 15:52

Hello fellow brides to be! I am just beginning to plan my wedding for next September in Norfolk! Anybody know of any good bands for the evening without being hellishly expensive?! Thanks all! happy...

suzannem, thursday 16-Sep-10 6 1,597
celticgoddess
personalised table confetti
celticgoddess, 14 September, 2010 at 21:45

Does anyone know who supplies personalised emerald green thistle confetti? (its not for me -my friend is getting married next year, im not engaged yet!)

celticgoddess, wednesday 15-Sep-10 1 1,392
navychick
the "dull" dress on don't tell the bride
navychick, 15 September, 2010 at 08:38

Not the one that he ended up buying for her, but one that he looked at before - the one that the TV commentator said it was "plain dull". Well that dress looks very much like mine. What's worse, and...

Vikster79, wednesday 15-Sep-10 23 5,760
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Wedding Etiquette in inviting certain work colleagues
Wifeysoontobe, 13 September, 2010 at 20:36

Hi All, not sure if this is the right section but here goes! I have a bit of a conscience struggle regarding inviting certain work colleagues to my wedding in April next year. I work in a small...

cassmk2, wednesday 15-Sep-10 10 4,121
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HIB? Florist/CentrePieces, advise needed
emmamac73, 14 September, 2010 at 13:36

Hi, I've fallen in love with these centre pieces... How much would they cost to re-create. Assuming I can hire the bowl/mirror. How much for real flowers? and Artificial. If anyone in the North West...

mrsmiller2b, tuesday 14-Sep-10 8 3,488
MrsB_2_be
Ideas for a Greek themed wedding reception please!
MrsB_2_be, 6 September, 2010 at 18:05

Please can I pick your brains about my wedding theme? I don't have a creative bone in my body so this part of the planning is tough for me ☹️ We got engaged in the Greek islands so the only theme I...

SoontobeMrsSSmith, tuesday 14-Sep-10 5 10,915
kj82
Q for everyone who's wearing/wore a shrug/bolero/wrap etc
kj82, 13 September, 2010 at 17:41

Are you/did you wear it for the ceremony? Every wedding ive seen where the bride had one she hasnt had it on for the ceremony. I guess its up to me but am I going to look weird wearing a shrug at the...

VikingPrincess, monday 13-Sep-10 10 2,214
Spangler
I only went and got ruddy married didn't I?!
Spangler, 12 September, 2010 at 19:01

I have a stupidly small amount of photos to flash (only have my SIL's pics) so here goes. I hope you are all really well - we had a cracking day! I can't believe I'm actually an OM now and can't wear...

The Sock Chicken, monday 13-Sep-10 38 3,419
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Examples of brides speech (instead of groom doing one)
janey2000, 13 September, 2010 at 20:01

I am looking for any of your speeches that you have done instead of (not in addition to) the grooms speech. My partner has wimped out and i'm fine with giving a speech but just didn't want it full of...

janey2000, monday 13-Sep-10 2 435
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how many song choices do I need for our civil ceremony?
lilsparkle, 13 September, 2010 at 15:48

I know i need one song for me to walk into and one song for us to walk out to. Do I need more than one song for while the guests are arriving and being seated? Do I need more than one song for signing...

mrsmiller2b, monday 13-Sep-10 4 17,797
GeordieBarbie
Music during wedding breakfast?
GeordieBarbie, 16 January, 2010 at 15:49

Anyone planning on having music during the meal? Just thought about it. Do we need it? I'm assuming not really but not sure now...

Yikes, monday 13-Sep-10 24 6,838
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OOS template and help!
kirsty89, 13 September, 2010 at 11:32

Hi , Does anyone have a template i can use for a church wedding OOS? Also if you printed them yourself, how did you do it in terms of the insert being smaller? Just need to get an idea of whats...

Little Madam, monday 13-Sep-10 5 1,125
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Who pays for Bridesmaid alterations?
JBlackburn, 13 September, 2010 at 10:20

Hi Just wondering whether you can shed some light on this? I have paid for the bridesmaid dresses however, due to one being pregnant, some alterations need to be made to one of the dresses....

grace85, monday 13-Sep-10 5 3,198
Hugo Brambles
Would you (or did you) buy a second hand wedding dress?
Hugo Brambles, 6 July, 2009 at 18:06

I'm usually on OT but have skipped across to get opinions from you guys. I'm currently researching opening a bridal shop selling second hand wedding dresses. Would you consider buying your dress from...

shenyan, monday 13-Sep-10 41 15,422
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Timings for first dance / evening buffet?
goody51, 12 September, 2010 at 13:03

We've been trying to work out timings for the evening reception which will start at 730pm, we have about 40 new guests coming to the evening. We have a band but thought it would be good to play music...

debmci, sunday 12-Sep-10 1 2,017
Little Madam
N&P for Made by Lawrie and also my shoes... *Flash*
Little Madam, 11 September, 2010 at 13:12

I finally managed to get back to my moms to pick up my packages.. I have a beautifully made garter persaonlised with our wedding date: (made my laurie) - it's perfect and I love it! And my shoes also...

Little Madam, sunday 12-Sep-10 9 1,984
Daisy82
Finally a decent hair trial!!!
Daisy82, 10 September, 2010 at 17:38

Well I've had a few disastrous trials over the last few months and was losing all faith in everyone. But my lovely fabulous hairdresser who has cut my hair for the last 4years has agreed to do my...

loopyjennie, saturday 11-Sep-10 19 1,742
Arquard
Dealing with impatience
Arquard, 9 September, 2010 at 16:56

How do you do it? I'm so impatient, just dying for it to get to the wedding day so I can get it all over and done with and be married! I'm itching to see my dress again, cannot wait to get back to the...

JST, saturday 11-Sep-10 15 1,642
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Anyone been to a wedding/married at High Rocks in Tunbridge Wells, Kent?
tam2010, 1 January, 2009 at 21:53

Hi, Just after some comments on the above wedding venue as I have my wedding booked there for 4th Sept 2010. Just after some feedback on what the food, disco etc. were like really. There are some...

Tony Lewis HIB, saturday 11-Sep-10 7 5,319
BumbleBrat
Wedding Freebies.
BumbleBrat, 10 September, 2010 at 20:02

This has probably been posted before but incase anyone hasn't seen it - [View:http://content.paddypower.com/weddingsweepstakes/index.php:550:0] Just a bit of fun for the wedding day, gets guests...

Chez2k, friday 10-Sep-10 1,143
vixenvix
Your Bridal Wear.
vixenvix, 28 August, 2009 at 19:32

Hi all. I came across this website http://www.yourbridalwear.com/, and was just wondering if anyone has or knows someone that has bought a dress from them. I just find it hard to believe that the...

Snow Patroller, friday 10-Sep-10 17 11,753
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Cheapest place to buy miniature alcohols for favours?
newcastlelou, 9 September, 2010 at 21:45

Hey fellow brides 8 days to go!! I'm having favour issues. The ladies are getting 'frog prince' candles, the children are getting jelly strawberries and champagne bubbles. The gents were getting...

Vikster79, friday 10-Sep-10 3 7,852
COCOCHIQUITA1984
Help! What fruit goes in Pimms?
COCOCHIQUITA1984, 9 September, 2010 at 15:19

We're on our final countdown now and need to figure out what bits we still need to do! On my list I have " fruit for Pimms" which is our welcome drink, but now I come to think of it I have no idea...

Kinsk, thursday 9-Sep-10 4 51,561
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Anyone been to a wedding at Paradise Wildlife Park, Herts? (know of other unusual venues in Herts/Essex/N London etc?)
Jaynec36, 31 August, 2010 at 13:57

Hello The heading says it all really. Spotted it as a venue - you can have the ceremony next to one of the animal enclosures followed by the reception in the Safari Suite or a marquee. I've never been...

EPW Photography (HIB, thursday 9-Sep-10 19 8,721
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Ivory or white tights
, 8 September, 2010 at 21:45

Please does anyone know where to get either white or ivory tights or stockings - I can not find them anywhere and only have 9 days to go. x

tahdah, thursday 9-Sep-10 5 1,693
Liverbird
Do you like these shoes?
Liverbird, 8 September, 2010 at 17:43

I should probably say I'm not much a shoe person (waits to get shot down in flames, lol) probably cos my balance is awful (I'm deaf, which doesn't help) and I'm terrible at walking in most heels....

debmci, wednesday 8-Sep-10 9 1,042
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Opinions on a hog roast for a wedding breakfast
hjl2001uk, 6 September, 2010 at 21:08

My fiance really likes the idea of a hog roast at our wedding in July next year. We initially thought of having one instead of a traditional sit down wedding breakfast but the venue turned their noses...

niche79, wednesday 8-Sep-10 18 20,787

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