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Lollypoptee
OT Who would you hate to be stuck in a lift with?
Lollypoptee, 3 August, 2008 at 11:01

As it is quiet... Mine would be: Vernon from Coronation Street CJ from the Eggheads Argh! Can you imagine?!

Koobie, monday 4-Aug-08 20 960
MrsJewkes2B
are you buying your witness's gifts?
MrsJewkes2B, 3 August, 2008 at 22:35

Our witnesses are H2B sis and also my friend who kinda got us together.... I wasn't sure if we should buy them a gift....? Are you getting them gifts and if so what? thanks

donnaj36, monday 4-Aug-08 15 10,732
princessbeccy
Registrar Fees - how much?
princessbeccy, 4 August, 2008 at 14:16

Hello ladies, I've seen some conflicting prices, does anyone have an idea how much it costs to get married at a civil venue (not registry office).... am trying to do my budget!

princessbeccy, monday 4-Aug-08 8 25,819
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Wedding Cake
, 3 August, 2008 at 18:07

What are people doing for their wedding cakes? I've just been having a look on some websites and they are more than I thought they would be considering they are just going to be eaten. Does anyone...

FIONATS73, monday 4-Aug-08 17 1,763
kelly29
Burn the Witch! (therapeutic thread...)
kelly29, 30 July, 2008 at 13:41

I've so far been fortunate that I've not had to contend with anybody trying to ruin my wedding plans yet. However I have noticed that there have been a lot of threads recently about Mums/MILs/BMs and...

twf, monday 4-Aug-08 30 3,448
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Any wedding pics of Archbishops palace Maidstone
kentishbride, 3 August, 2008 at 20:56

Hiya I have been showing my friends and family the venues we have chosen for our wedding and have been able to find quite a few of Archbishops Palace Registry office as an empty room, but none of...

kentishbride, sunday 3-Aug-08 458
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OT - Who would you like to be stranded on a Desert Island with?
, 3 August, 2008 at 13:25

Mine would be: Bear Grylls Gordon Ramsey Lee Evans Captain Jack Sparrow What would yours be?

Lollyppop, sunday 3-Aug-08 6 469
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Wedding Dress fitting problems
haltonmummy, 2 August, 2008 at 19:06

Hello I ordered my dress ages ago and it's finally come in but I'm a bit worried as it doesn't fit. My Mum keeps telling me to stop worrying but I can't help it so I think I may need a virtual slap...

kc 2b, sunday 3-Aug-08 10 3,908
penguin1977
Evening Invite Etiquette Quandry!
penguin1977, 2 August, 2008 at 16:37

Am in the process of doing my invitations however I'm not sure if I put giftlist info in the evening invites. Is it good manners to? It just feels a bit odd - its like saying 'we haven't invited you...

corrie, saturday 2-Aug-08 5 2,751
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sleepless nights!
bex_101, 2 August, 2008 at 09:55

I'm getting married 1 week tomorrow and seriously paniking! I can't sleep for worry! Last night I realised I'd missed a facial appointment, worried about the weather, worried that I'd counted the...

English Girl in Bang, saturday 2-Aug-08 5 684
leni
Having the same reception venue as your friends
leni, 1 August, 2008 at 17:17

We have friends that have used 2 of the venues that are on our shortlist. Would you have an issue in using those venues? "Friend A" attended a wedding at one of the venues that "Friend B" got married...

ashmegdj, saturday 2-Aug-08 15 5,906
tempting-propositions
Poem for step daughter
tempting-propositions, 1 August, 2008 at 13:51

Can anyone help? I'm looking for a poem for my step daughter to be on our wedding day, I want to add it to a card for her. She's 6, so nothing too long or mushy! But hopign she'll keep the card til...

scotlady101, friday 1-Aug-08 3 12,952
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Pill to stop period?
, 31 July, 2008 at 17:11

Hi all I'm sure I read on here somewhere that there is a pill to stop you having your period that you can get from the Doctor's? Am I imagining this?! Thanks Jo

kc 2b, friday 1-Aug-08 11 9,167
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Spanish Themed Evening Entertainment!
MrsHilson2B, 31 July, 2008 at 10:27

Does anyone have any information about Spanish groups/artists for evening entertainment that include a bit of audience participation?? May sound like an odd request but I went to a wedding recently...

ruthy_wuthy, thursday 31-Jul-08 3 820
Masal
Passport in Married Name?
Masal, 30 July, 2008 at 15:54

Just wondering who is applying for their passport in advance? The Travel Agent has said we dont need to and can just take the Marriage Certificate, but the Passport Site has said some countries dont...

kierenthecommunity, thursday 31-Jul-08 14 1,963
L
bridemaid problems - help
leelee, 30 July, 2008 at 11:07

hi everyone i'm getting married in sept this year and i'm thinking of telling my best friend i don't want her to be my bridesmaid. she's been my best friend for 6years and when i asked her to be my...

rlw2b, wednesday 30-Jul-08 9 1,294
Saracroft251
HELP - chav wedding cant seem to post my pics
Saracroft251, 30 July, 2008 at 10:06

Dear Hitched experts.... I am trying to post the photos of the Chav wedding I atteded - but I dont know how? Pls help x

Saracroft251, wednesday 30-Jul-08 9 1,567
lyni
Hollyoaks wedding
lyni, 29 July, 2008 at 11:18

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1039510/Hollyoaks-chav-wedding-hell-Carmel-marries-Calvin-ultra-tacky-ceremony.html Some pics from Carmel's wedding . . . (possible spoilers) ?

Saracroft251, wednesday 30-Jul-08 19 1,218
K
Ideas for nice venues in Kent for £5000.
KittyKat21, 24 July, 2008 at 19:38

I need to find a nice venue in Kent for my wedding that comes in under 5 grand for the venue hire breakfast package and drinks package for 55 people. I've found some lovely places in Essex but want to...

Allegra, tuesday 29-Jul-08 13 961
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Catholic Order of Service Examples - anyone got any
haltonmummy, 28 July, 2008 at 19:50

Hi Everyone Has anyone got any examples of OOS they have/are planning to use? I seem to be struggling with this and I want to have a go at putting one together before going to see the Priest. I'm not...

summer solstice, monday 28-Jul-08 3,984
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My engagement ring is miles too big! Any advice?
Cordelia, 21 July, 2008 at 16:25

Hello, and forgive any faux pas - I'm new here as I got engaged on 5th July. My fiance proposed with the most stunning ring, an antique left to him by his grandmother. I adore it and it means a great...

Cordelia, monday 28-Jul-08 13 14,820
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Mobile beautician in Coventry/Birmingham area?
, 28 July, 2008 at 14:06

Hi all Just wondering if anyone could recommend me a mobile beautician in the Coventry/Birmingham area? THanks JO x

sparklyblue, monday 28-Jul-08 7 904
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Feeling rather smug!
mccaules, 27 July, 2008 at 11:23

Hi ladies! Hope everyone is having a nice weekend and enjoying the hot weather?! Well I'm feeling rather smug as got a few things ticked off the ever growing wedding task list! 1) We booked and paid...

mccaules, sunday 27-Jul-08 5 695
K
Cost to hire a coach for the day, 50-60 passengers???
KittyKat21, 27 July, 2008 at 11:17

HI there, I'm now looking into maybe hiring a coach to transport my guests for the day, So if anyone has done this before, who wouldn't mind informing me of how much it cost, I would be very thankful....

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, sunday 27-Jul-08 4 63,878
mrsbaillie2b
want lilies for wedding but worried about staining!! help!
mrsbaillie2b, 24 July, 2008 at 19:49

i want to have a pink lilie bouquet for my wedding and white lilies for my bridesmaids and maybe for the button holes but am worried about the lilies staining. as i have lilies at home and they...

bygeorge, friday 25-Jul-08 11 1,053
lyni
Run through of civil ceremony
lyni, 24 July, 2008 at 12:13

Hi, Can anyone tell me the order in which a civil ceremony happens please? Having not been to one for years, I have no idea. How many songs do we need? We are not having readings - is this weird, and...

loobyg, thursday 24-Jul-08 6 996
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Please help - Big Beautiful Brides Weston Super Mare
willowbride, 22 July, 2008 at 20:13

Hello, Everyone here was so helpful when I got married - and now it is my mums turn, please can you help? She went to Big Beautiful Brides in Weston Super Mare and found a dress she loved. She was...

freckleface30, tuesday 22-Jul-08 6 1,961
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Warning to all girls buying dresses from US!!
septbride_2008, 22 July, 2008 at 14:59

Hi girlies I ordered my Dessy bridesmaid dresses from houseofbrides.com in April. You may remember me in earlier posts saying how easy it was and what a great job they had done. Well now comes the...

septbride_2008, tuesday 22-Jul-08 11 13,005
KLM
Dress too small - 6 days!!!!!!!!!! to go
KLM, 21 July, 2008 at 00:05

Went for final dress fitting on Saturday, last time I went my dress was too big but looked great and just needed taking up and a little in at the boobs..... I ate a couple of chineses and was a...

chids, monday 21-Jul-08 5 2,239
maisybelle
Are there any yummy black sweets I could have as favours?
maisybelle, 20 July, 2008 at 21:03

We're having a black and white theme and wanted some black sweeties for favours - can anyone think of any which aren't liquorice based?!

crafty em, monday 21-Jul-08 11 3,438
Mel_ODrama
Backing paper for making your own table plan
Mel_ODrama, 20 July, 2008 at 22:02

<Groan> sorry another TP post. I'm missing something here I know I am. For those that make/made their own, can I ask you what you used as decorative backing paper to mount your plans of each...

Mel_ODrama, sunday 20-Jul-08 3 622
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Run out of money ...!
MayDay, 18 July, 2008 at 17:02

[:'(] Having just paid an £800 deposit for my dress and over £300 for the registrar, I have officially run out of money for the time being and am feeling very upset I can't go and buy more things this...

willownat1, saturday 19-Jul-08 14 960

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