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bec84
Charity Collection at Reception - poss sens
bec84, 31 March, 2009 at 17:44

Hi, don't know what you guys will think of this, but will risk it anyway! My gran passed away from Cancer, and was cared for by a local hospice for a short time before she died. At the reception, I...

MrsMcB2B, tuesday 31-Mar-09 5 1,400
teeheeyoucrazyguys!
I'm having a wee panic...
teeheeyoucrazyguys!, 30 March, 2009 at 20:34

I'm going for my hair trial in a few weeks time and I've been very particular about what I would like; handing in photographs of various updo's, showing my hair comb and explaining where it needs to...

debs1701, tuesday 31-Mar-09 17 917
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King's Lynn - Make Up Artist / Mobile beauty therapist or massage
MarineGirl, 30 March, 2009 at 13:49

Hi all Don't usually post over here but hoping for some local recommendations please! My sister is getting married in May, she's in King's Lynn. I'd like to offer to arrange her make up (she has a...

MarineGirl, monday 30-Mar-09 1,391
leni
Does Red and Silver go?
leni, 30 March, 2009 at 09:12

Our theme was Red, Gold and Ivory as it's christmas and the reception venue uses red and gold as it's theme. I can't find gold shoes for the bridesmaids and am now debating red, silver and ivory....

alpinia_flowers, monday 30-Mar-09 6 14,251
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Mink mink mink
Boo76, 27 March, 2009 at 17:38

Evening all New-ish poster ? but long time lurker ? Think I could have made a he-uge error in going for this wretched colour mink! OH has chosen his cravat in mink, and I'm fine with that, he looks...

Boo76, monday 30-Mar-09 17 13,510
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what do i need to book?
xjoannexxx, 25 March, 2009 at 21:41

Hi am new here this is my first post Me and h2b got engaged on valentines day and are going to get married in 2011 we havnt book anything yet. We are going to look at venues on monday but what do we...

xjoannexxx, sunday 29-Mar-09 25 1,584
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hen do forfeits
babypip, 28 March, 2009 at 16:28

Hi guys, I'm planning my best mates hen do. I'm going to do a Mr and Mrs quiz while we have cocktails before we go out. I need to think of some forfeits but nothing that is too cheesy!! She would like...

babypip, saturday 28-Mar-09 5 3,534
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Cheshire / Wirral Venues
joannek83, 17 February, 2009 at 09:05

Hi We are going to see the following venues over the next few weeks; Hoole Hall Thornton Hall mollington banastre Chester Zoo Crabwall Manor Has anyone gone married or been to a wedding at any of...

sherbert, saturday 28-Mar-09 18 3,769
diamondsragirlsbestfriend!
A question about fresh flowers in hair ....
diamondsragirlsbestfriend!, 25 March, 2009 at 09:05

Am thinking about getting a fresh flower put on to a comb as the fascinator for my birdcage veil, maybe an orchid or a rose. Can anyone tell me how well they last. Do they wilt quickly or are they...

debs1701, friday 27-Mar-09 8 2,795
mouse_chalk
Anyone married at Priston Mill, Bath?
mouse_chalk, 20 March, 2009 at 18:29

Hi! I am a complete newbie to Hitched, and we're getting married in the Tythe Barn at Priston Mill on 12th Sept this year. (I got engaged on 15th Feb this year, so I'm doing the whole planning within...

Ali_1978, friday 27-Mar-09 5 2,595
chocoholic_claire
Martini glass table decorations
chocoholic_claire, 27 March, 2009 at 08:30

Hello! I was wondering if anyone had some advice about having the huge martini glasses as table decs? I was at the wedding show at the NEC the other week and one, thought it was great! My MIL2B is...

mccaules, friday 27-Mar-09 9 7,654
WeddingPrincess
£13,000 Wedding Budget - is it possible?
WeddingPrincess, 15 March, 2009 at 19:02

Hi guys! Just need a bit of reassurance about wedding budget. We have decided on £13,000 (possibly £14,000 at a push) inc honeymoon (nothing fancy) and i was completely happy with this but just...

Spudmurphy, wednesday 25-Mar-09 50 9,230
Stazzle
O/T is anyone on Cerazette? (poss TMI)
Stazzle, 23 March, 2009 at 15:40

I do apologise if this is TMI, I will try to word it as discreetly as possible! About 4 months back the nurse practitioner recommended I switch my contraceptive pill from Microgynon to Cerazette (the...

Stazzle, tuesday 24-Mar-09 10 3,691
fiona84
ice blue bm dresses What colour flowers?
fiona84, 21 March, 2009 at 18:31

Hi all Were having our BMs in ice blue dresses only thing is cant think how its going to look all together with flowers. What colour of flowers do you think?? Im having a shower/cascade shaped bouquet...

gemm26, monday 23-Mar-09 5 13,121
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Syon Park
carissairene, 23 March, 2009 at 12:16

We are currently looking for our 'perfect venue' and wondering what the reviews, comments and thoughts are from anyone who has had or been to a wedding at Syon Park. We definitely like the look of it...

tahdah, monday 23-Mar-09 1 652
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charlotte balbier - tabitha, underwear question
KezLeon, 23 March, 2009 at 13:01

I am wearing Tabitha by charlotte balbier, I am wanting to know if anyone else has brought the dress and if you are wearing a bra? I am a slim size 8 with a 30D bust, I would rather not go without a...

milna, monday 23-Mar-09 1,985
MsT to MrsB
I'm officially engaged :)
MsT to MrsB, 22 March, 2009 at 20:41

Well i finally got officially engaged last night, it was so lovely too such a surprise cos i really didnt think it was gonna happen last night. He took me out for a lovely meal in a restaurant that...

xxxsnowbunnyxxx, monday 23-Mar-09 21 2,312
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Manchester Wedding
Rachyb, 19 March, 2009 at 21:21

Hello everyone We have recently booked our wedding in Manchester and I'm VERY excited! We are getting married at the Great John Street Hotel and just wondered if anyone has been to a wedding here and...

VocalShow, monday 23-Mar-09 19 6,674
DianeB
Wedding shops in Glasgow
DianeB, 19 March, 2009 at 23:42

Can anyone help me? Where are the best wedding shops in glasgow? Where have you got your dress/bridesmaid dress from? Thanks Ladies

DianeB, sunday 22-Mar-09 9 9,866
teeheeyoucrazyguys!
I need a new face..... well, new skin, and other stuff...
teeheeyoucrazyguys!, 17 March, 2009 at 19:33

Despite a good clean, mask, exfoliate, moisturise my face is a mess!! I've got bad spots and most dont come to anything, just red raised lumps. My back and chest are getting very spotty too and I use...

debs1701, sunday 22-Mar-09 29 2,962
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O/T littlewoods promotion code? x posted
irrelephant, 20 March, 2009 at 12:57

Does anyone have one i can use please? I'm ordering some dresses off littlewoods! Thanks girls! ordered the dresses, pictures below

K_Jackson_In_Waiting, saturday 21-Mar-09 18 1,406
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Anone had a spitroast?
Bride2Beep, 20 March, 2009 at 14:49

Hi! Just wondered whether anyone else had had a spitroast? My H2B and his best man seem obsessed with the idea but I'd always imagined something more traditional...I'm not sure how I feel about...

crafty em, saturday 21-Mar-09 27 3,728
TuttiFruity
Hen Night awards
TuttiFruity, 19 March, 2009 at 14:35

Afternoon all, I need some assistance as i'm planning a hen weekend for a girl at work and we need some awards to give out on the final day the ideas we've got so far are:- -Most Embarressing...

boogiebelle, thursday 19-Mar-09 1 6,020
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Urgent advice/help needed: Humanist services
, 18 March, 2009 at 18:14

Hey guys and gals, I know I have barely been on here recently but there's been lots going on, which has come to a head today and im hoping you can all help? Due to the explanation below I need to...

MrsMcB2B, wednesday 18-Mar-09 9 1,642
milna
RSVP by text/email?!
milna, 18 March, 2009 at 14:13

I sent my inviations out last week. It clearly said at the bottom 'RSVP by xxth April to Milna's House, Milna's Street, Milnaland'. So far I've had one written RSVP (passed to me at work by a...

milna, wednesday 18-Mar-09 6 1,380
leni
Who sets up the tables?
leni, 17 March, 2009 at 20:35

We get married in our local church with is 18 miles from our reception venue so no chance of getting there on the day. I am aware that they tables at our venue are prepared in the morning in one room...

The Sock Chicken, wednesday 18-Mar-09 10 4,236
Stazzle
Ivory and champagne/gold colour scheme
Stazzle, 18 March, 2009 at 10:09

Just wondered if anyone is having this, did have this or generally has any ideas on this? Am seeing a few florists in the next couple of weeks and it has got me thinking about the colours and...

Stazzle, wednesday 18-Mar-09 7 10,118
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views on putting money behind the bar
, 17 March, 2009 at 10:24

Most of our guests will only be coming to an informal evening party and originally we wanted to put some money behind the bar, however as we can't afford to fund a 'free' bar all evening does it look...

Laura_Lee, wednesday 18-Mar-09 19 12,832
milna
Alternative/handmade wedding rings?
milna, 17 March, 2009 at 09:34

I am wondering if I want something a bit 'different'/arty for my wedding ring. I have seen this ring which I think is lovely, but it is far too thick for my little fingers (0.65cm) ... ... though I...

milna, tuesday 17-Mar-09 4 849
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Wooden Roses Want to know what you think
loxtonm, 15 March, 2009 at 22:20

Hi All I have been looking into flower ideas and have come across wooden roses and want to know what you think. I know I want roses and don't really want to go for real ones due to our budget. I have...

passionweddingflower, monday 16-Mar-09 17 5,077
Mel B
evening do etiquette- panicking!
Mel B, 15 March, 2009 at 17:22

Hi all I was wondering and starting to panic because I don't want to offend anyone, if you put in evening do invites, a suggestion for gift ideas? H2b and I have lived together for ages and have a...

GingerOnTheTown, monday 16-Mar-09 13 3,091
K
Pear shaped girls - can I see your dresses
ktuk04, 12 March, 2009 at 22:33

Hi Please can you tell me/show me pics of your dresses?? I'm looking for a dress to show off my waist so all the classic A line dresses but I'm after some inspiration. Would appreciate your help x ...

Monkeybear959, sunday 15-Mar-09 15 2,310

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