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GemmaLouise1986
Plus Size Mother of Bride/Groom Clothing
GemmaLouise1986, 25 August, 2010 at 16:32

Could do with some help ladies. I've been today to try and get something for my MIL for our wedding. She's about a size 22 and we've really struggled as most places only go up to a 20 and they...

teresa412009, thursday 26-Aug-10 8 4,205
Arquard
Trying on dresses if you have no intention of buying one....
Arquard, 25 August, 2010 at 10:12

Is this ok to do? You know I'm making my dress but I haven't tried ANY on yet so I'm not actually sure if the style I've chosen suits me. I'd like to try on a range of styles to see what they're like...

Gillsy, wednesday 25-Aug-10 15 2,423
MarieMarie1980
What to write in H2B's card.... Inspiration please!
MarieMarie1980, 25 August, 2010 at 15:24

Hello Ladies I've bought a card for K to give him on Saturday and want to write something really ? ? ? inside - any ideas?? TIA Mx

Mrs S*, wednesday 25-Aug-10 5 1,061
spikeygoodness
Friday vs Sunday wedding
spikeygoodness, 24 August, 2010 at 19:55

I was wondering if anyone knew whether there were any drawbacks to having a wedding on a Sunday vs a Friday? The OH is keener on a Sun, and I have no real preference. (Saturdays are probably out as...

MrsB_2_be, wednesday 25-Aug-10 23 4,763
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Wax seal stamp
car822499, 24 August, 2010 at 22:57

Hi all! I'm looking for a stamp to be able to wax seal my invites (on a card band though so the seal doesn't have to be broken). Does anyone know of anywhere that I can choose 2 initials to go on the...

car822499, wednesday 25-Aug-10 10 3,700
Mrs_T2B
Is Wedding OCD possible?
Mrs_T2B, 23 August, 2010 at 17:12

A bit of a daft topic and really no need to reply but do you think wedding OCD is possible? ? Everyone keeps on saying that we are TOO organised! Our wedding is next May and we only have flowers, BM...

Mrs_T2B, tuesday 24-Aug-10 15 2,418
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Pregnant, do i move my wedding?????
BREALS, 23 August, 2010 at 13:09

Hi everyone Just found out im 4 weeks now im not sure if we move the wedding or not. we have booked the venue, phographer,cars,church already months ago. This was a shock a great shock but still lol...

SoontobeMrsSSmith, tuesday 24-Aug-10 10 8,298
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October wedding colours
narie, 22 August, 2010 at 22:47

Can anyone suggest some wedding colours for my october wedding next year. Was thinking plumy purple colours with olive green and splashes of orange... but think might class a bit. Any suggestions -...

narie, monday 23-Aug-10 15 4,952
FunkyDiva
I am bored - show me your venues and dresses
FunkyDiva, 2 March, 2010 at 12:36

Right I am bored, stuck in the house with a poorly toddler. Being as I have not been here very long tell me about your venues and your dresses.

Rizzo, monday 23-Aug-10 130 26,142
May2be
Has anyone used Landy Bridal? Flash your Landy dress please x
May2be, 21 August, 2010 at 22:30

I have been looking at a few different Maggie Sottero dresses and have come across a few of her styles that are advertised on the Landy Bridal site. Was just wondering if anyone has heard anything...

LooseLadie, monday 23-Aug-10 15 4,328
K
I need a harpist for ceremony in Hertford!
KIHO, 23 August, 2010 at 14:49

Does anyone have any recommendations for a harpist to play at our ceremony in Hertford? My on line seatching isn't going well.......

king george, monday 23-Aug-10 2 597
Mrs_T2B
Button Holes - Who has them?
Mrs_T2B, 22 August, 2010 at 13:11

Good Afternoon Ladies, hope you're enjoying thsi glorious sunday ? Just a quickie....who has button holes? I know obviously the Groom, Groomsmen and Pageboys have them but who else? H2B is saying he...

Mrs_T2B, monday 23-Aug-10 17 16,815
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Worried If the Vicar ask me....
, 21 August, 2010 at 20:35

If i been Christian?.. the answer is no! Me and OH soon meeting the Vicar, i know the vicar will ask us some question... Mum warned me that she probably will ask you if you been christian, its worried...

Arquard, monday 23-Aug-10 16 3,973
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oriental pearl wedding dress shop??
jen4jake, 21 August, 2010 at 21:09

Hi everyone im knew to the site i just wondered if anyone had any reviews on oriental pearl im supposed to pick up my dress from there on monday and im getting worried?.x

jen4jake, sunday 22-Aug-10 2 1,658
Blackkat
Preserving flowers & dress
Blackkat, 21 August, 2010 at 20:48

The day after the wedding my mum asked if I'd planned to do anything with my flowers. I hadn't given it a single thought! So mum took my bouquet and my Hubbies button hole to be preserved. They've...

BumbleBrat, sunday 22-Aug-10 8 1,901
kj82
Bumpits?
kj82, 16 August, 2010 at 19:32

Hi ladies, Are any of you thinking of using bumpits or something similar for your hair for the big day? My hair's really fine and really wanted high hair Just wondering really if anyones got any...

debmci, sunday 22-Aug-10 12 1,774
Cheeky_pie
Paddy Power Speeches sweepstakes.
Cheeky_pie, 22 August, 2010 at 13:49

Found this on paddy powers website where u can get a free ivory card speeches sweep stake kit and thought it was a really good idea and plus there free!!!!!!...

loobylou1979, sunday 22-Aug-10 1,043
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Quickie wedding in Glasgow
saintly, 22 August, 2010 at 10:40

Hello Helpful Ladies, I am very please to be marrying obviously, but terrified as only have 6 months to organise it!! Am wondering if anyone has any tips for places to go in Glasgow to buy...

Lynseys Designs, sunday 22-Aug-10 373
Arquard
Fabric help!
Arquard, 22 August, 2010 at 08:59

I've been looking and looking and looking for somewhere that either sells ready-made organza sashes for chairs, or just the organza material itself and I'll make the darn sashes. LOADS of places do...

Arquard, sunday 22-Aug-10 9 886
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Big name and shame-Suits you hire service
, 20 August, 2010 at 20:42

Here goes. I'm absolutley incandescent with rage. We went to Suits you in Basingstoke to pick OH suit. The hire was arranged in Gretna in April. The first of April. I should have known..... He went to...

cola, saturday 21-Aug-10 8 1,479
mrsgreatbatch2b
~*~Does anyone know how much Justin Alexander dresses retail for>?~*~
mrsgreatbatch2b, 7 July, 2010 at 21:19

Please. x

GemmaLouise1986, saturday 21-Aug-10 12 16,615
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Groom's beach outfit!!
Nina87, 20 August, 2010 at 12:14

Hello all! I'm new to 'Hitched' but hope some of you will be able to give me some advice. We are getting married May next year in Mauritius, and I cannot wait!! However, I have my outfit sorted but...

Mrs S*, saturday 21-Aug-10 5 4,655
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Am I allowed to slag a company off?
, 20 August, 2010 at 16:37

I wasn't sure-we've been left in the lurch with suit hire, 6 days to go................... I'll be back later on.

brideseekingblush, friday 20-Aug-10 3 775
MissBee
Thoughts on having only day guests - no additional in evening?
MissBee, 20 August, 2010 at 16:58

I'm pricing up venues at the moment and have a bit of a dilemma. At our favourite venue, it's basically the same price to have either: a) 130 guests for whole day - three course wedding breakfast at...

lovelygirl, friday 20-Aug-10 2 459
MrsB_2_be
How far is too far away for a venue?
MrsB_2_be, 18 August, 2010 at 10:35

Some advice please ladies! I've just started looking at venues and saw one yesterday which I loved. The only problem is it's about an hour away from where we live. We're having a fairly small daytime...

JellySweets, friday 20-Aug-10 23 5,699
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Music to walk down the aisle too....?
, 6 July, 2010 at 21:42

Hey ladies For those of you having civil ceremonies, what are you walking down the aisle too? Me and H2B are sat on Spotify trying to find something good but everything we come across is too...

JM&DM2B, friday 20-Aug-10 36 9,957
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DJ in Surrey (Egham/Windsor) area - any recommendations??
clarem1986, 19 August, 2010 at 09:41

Hi All, We had a DJ all booked and sorted but just found out he doesnt have public liability insurance so back to the drawing board! Can anyone recommend anyone? The venue (Savill Court) has a...

KEBO Jewellery, thursday 19-Aug-10 4 957
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Hair and makeup budget?
JST, 19 August, 2010 at 13:13

Just a nosy post really, I wondered what people are budgeting for their hair and makeup? And wondered if you will be paying for your bridesmaids hair and makeup too? Ooh and if anyone has used a good...

Mel B, thursday 19-Aug-10 14 4,597
Vikster79
Entertainment between end of ceremony and sit down meal?
Vikster79, 19 August, 2010 at 15:24

Can you please divulge what kind of entertainment you have for this time period, if at all. Im concerned people will be bored - do i need to entertain them? Well ok not literally me, but you see what...

CupcakeQueen, thursday 19-Aug-10 7 900
Blonde Viki
Choosing a Venue - how long did you take?
Blonde Viki, 15 August, 2010 at 17:29

Hi guys, All the advice/articles seem to say that one of the first things I need to get done is book the venue. I'm just curious how long it took everyone to go from seriously looking to finding and...

Arquard, wednesday 18-Aug-10 18 4,273
Cherry Garcia
Teesside (or nearby) venues
Cherry Garcia, 18 August, 2010 at 18:22

Hi everyone. Could anyone recommend / suggest a venue in teesside or the surrounding area please? It's not a huge wedding. 30 for the reception, 80-100 for the evening. Any ideas. We've tried googling...

MarieMarie1980, wednesday 18-Aug-10 5 1,187
MrsAtoB
Help needed!!!.... Where to honeymoon with a 3 year old! :-S
MrsAtoB, 18 August, 2010 at 12:19

As the title saysreally... Were going to be doing a late deal a couple off days after the wedding... but have no idea where to go. Were taking our 3 year old so ideal want all inclusive. We both...

Bobbins30, wednesday 18-Aug-10 14 3,099

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