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Help! You’re mini-moon spa/hotel recommendations needed
Bride123, 21 August, 2012 at 10:01

Hi ? My OH and I have been thinking about having a mini-moon right after our wedding (end of Feb) and then a honeymoon later in the year. We both like the idea of a romantic trip away to a hotel/spa...

Dr Pecker, friday 4-Jun-21 11 1,703
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Wedding hair advice please!
kerrie_jay, 26 August, 2015 at 12:40

Hi guys, New here and just wanted to get some thoughts from people on how to decorate my hair for my rustic winter wedding in Jan 2016. I have crazy curly hair and it sits just below my shoulders. My...

Hairstylishrs, friday 4-Jun-21 16 2,389
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DIY Bouquet
MrsRees2B, 8 November, 2015 at 10:56

Has anyone made or are planning to make their own flowers? I'm going to as cannot afford real or ready made artificial. Any advice would be gratefully received. I've watched videos on you tube and...

Intra, tuesday 1-Jun-21 15 1,981
Vixy1987
Church Readings
Vixy1987, 24 March, 2016 at 11:12

Hi lovelies! Does anyone have any suggestions on quite short but nice readings for a church ceremony? Any examples of what you have heard at weddings before? We are thinking Footprints but open to any...

Christine, friday 28-May-21 4 1,217
SillyWrong
Laser tattoo removal
SillyWrong, 10 April, 2014 at 10:58

My dress has a very low back and I have a tattoo slap bang in the centre of my back, I hate it. I got it done when I was 17 and it's now old and blurred and means nothing to me. I spoke to my MUA and...

Sarah, thursday 27-May-21 10 1,944 1
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Don't want a hen party
LuxuriousYellowDiamonds486, 11 February, 2017 at 22:04

I have no desire for a hen party. My bridesmaids tell me I do. I am telling them I do not. I would rather spend some time by myself, if anything. They are getting impateient with me for not providing...

Laura, monday 24-May-21 11 7,766
jimjams
Late afternoon wedding, no wedding breakfast.. Thoughts??
jimjams, 20 June, 2012 at 20:20

Hi all, I am completely new to Hitched, but from looking at the others forum posts, I am hoping you're the ladies to help!! My partner and I really want to tie the knot with the church/dress/family...

Kenna, tuesday 18-May-21 44 17,886
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Printer recommendation
FutureMrsTz, 30 March, 2017 at 10:54

Hi Hitchers! Can anyone recommend a good company that does printing on card? I'm looking to get a cover for my order of service. I would like A5 size (or whatever size A4 folded comes out as ) as I...

Ho Lee, thursday 13-May-21 6 1,613
Cat In A Teacup
Day vs Evening guests
Cat In A Teacup, 12 January, 2014 at 13:39

Afternoon! We have finally sat down to look at the guest list and discovered that we want everyone to be there all day, currently around 80 people. Has anyone else not had separate evening guests? Is...

Amy, wednesday 12-May-21 12 4,317
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Family 🙄
Em, 10 May, 2021 at 22:47

Hi, hoping for some help as I'm really stuck with how to handle this situation. I've always had a very funny relationship with my mum. She's very controlling. Myself and my partner got engaged late...

Clare, tuesday 11-May-21 5 314
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Bridesmaid Gifts
MrsHadleyToBe2018, 5 January, 2017 at 21:24

Any ideas on what to get bridesmaids not wanting to spend to much ... would be happy to make my own of some kind any ideas

Wedivents, monday 10-May-21 5 2,136
xKellsBellsx
Anyone else having a cheese wedding cake? With *flash*
xKellsBellsx, 14 August, 2012 at 17:09

Is anyone else going for a wedding cake made of cheese, rather than a traditional one? We are, and then going to incoporate it into the evening buffet to save some money! The venue are going to supply...

Fee, friday 7-May-21 20 3,926
MummyMoo82
Bit OT... Wedding model poses
MummyMoo82, 23 August, 2012 at 19:45

Hi all. After browsing some of the dress flashes I know some of you have got the 'posed model' pictures. What I want to know is who can find the worst posed picture, and maybe give it a bit of text to...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 45 9,551
rainbowbride
wedding venue - Leez Priory
rainbowbride, 18 August, 2012 at 10:43

Hi everyone, I'm new to the site and to the whole wedding planning. we have recently viewed Leez Priory and thought it was amazing, i could see myself getting married there and having a perfect day,...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 33 8,739
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Hen do - average prices
sheree_heptinstall, 26 November, 2011 at 21:57

Hi, looking at hen parties, perhaps Liverpool or Newcastle, staying overnight but Im not sure what the average price is that someone would pay to come along? I don't want it to be stupid so no one can...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 17 4,403
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Bridal Preparation Photographs
cassmk2, 18 May, 2011 at 15:57

How many of you are having photographs taken during your bridal preparations? We have spoken to our photographer and he has offered to be there all day. But i don't know i i want the added stress of...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 40 4,264
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Dreading wedding dress shopping -update- with flash, please help me pick dress!
, 20 April, 2011 at 22:56

I'm off wedding dress shopping for the first time with my Mum in a week and I am dreading it... I'm a size 12-14, fairly curvy and could do with shifting a few pounds, and I'm scared stiff I won't...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 27 4,568
jjsmum
Money/holiday as wedding gift...
jjsmum, 21 March, 2011 at 13:09

I really hate to do it cos I always like to buy someone a present for their wedding but we are planning on asking for cash to fund our honeymoon (2 nights away on our own then 1 week away with our 2...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 18 3,388
Kat44
What's the worst behaviour / etiquette you've seen at a wedding / preparations?
Kat44, 21 January, 2011 at 20:05

Well, the title says it all, what's the worst thing you've witnessed at a wedding or worst behaviour pre or post wedding?! Is it not sending thank you cards or a guest turning up in full on white...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 37 4,214
Cheeky_pie
Maiden names to new surnames
Cheeky_pie, 15 October, 2010 at 14:28

My maiden name is Hunter and i am having issues in giving it up! I will become Joleen Shaw when i get married. Just got me thinking what is everyone called nowand then what will you be called after!!!...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 54 6,033
zoej1983
Im so scared about walking up the aisle
zoej1983, 27 July, 2009 at 10:40

The idea of it scares me, I have never liked to be the centre of attention and hate it when people stare at me, ofcourse both of those things will be happening and it terrifies me, I just hope on the...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 10 3,032
inalein
New bride to be in Scotland - Central Belt
inalein, 4 April, 2009 at 07:21

Hi, we just told the last people of our engagement and are now starting to plan the wedding...well I am lol. I'm just trying to get as much information about venues as I can. My favorite so far is...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 36 4,958
aecy
Hairdresser and make up artist Hull
aecy, 9 January, 2011 at 21:22

Has anyone got any recomendations for the above or any HIB's cover the Hull area? TIA x

Ben, friday 7-May-21 4 1,667
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gifts for best men, ushers and bridesmaids???
MISSMAYFLOWER, 30 March, 2011 at 10:27

Hi everyone just wondered what gifts you were thinking of the best men, ushers and bridesmaids? we're a bit stuck for ideas and budget - we don't really want to spend more than £20 per person if poss...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 8 33,470
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What u doing bout bridesmaid gifts ?
kellouloud, 25 February, 2013 at 15:09

I'm having a adult bridesmaid and my 2 daughter are 12 and 9 and my 2 year old god daughter .... Stuck for present ideas ! Have no budget lol ... What are u all having ? X

Ben, friday 7-May-21 10 4,507
mummymrs2b
Hen party? What are you doing?
mummymrs2b, 13 February, 2012 at 12:20

Just wondering what everyone is doing for their hen do? I did think about going abroad for a chilled weekend, but not sure people would want to so thinking maybe Liverpool? After inspiration and ideas...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 48 8,719
Hugo Brambles
Anyone having/had a winter wedding - tips needed!
Hugo Brambles, 6 October, 2009 at 20:03

I'm after tips or hints or tips for a winter wedding, things like this I guess - bear in mind it gets dark early so you may not be able to have photos taken outside Hunter white welly's for bad...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 24 29,972
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Coronavirus - should we postpone wedding?
Expensivepurplebridesmaid50886, 17 March, 2020 at 22:55

Hello, We are getting married in June of this year. None of suppliers have cancelled on us and are saying they are all still planning to go ahead with our wedding. We have some concerns about the the...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 10 1,655
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Corona - June Wedding -Advice please
HappyGoldBridesmaid6285, 8 April, 2020 at 12:14

Hello! I am due to get married in June (20th in the UK). I wasn't really too worried about the Covid-19 pandemic affecting my wedding as I really thought that it would all be over and done by June! (I...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 3 1,075
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Corona and October wedding?
HappyGoldCars64024, 1 April, 2020 at 09:42

Getting married 3rd October 2020. Dad was a recipient of a kidney transplant a couple of years ago, Uncle is on dialysis and we have a few elderly guests who are 'vulnerable adults'. 100 guests in...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 3 851
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Coronavirus - Wedding venue not accommodating
smithy87, 26 March, 2020 at 15:39

Hi all, Can I have your honest thoughts about the following: Due to be married August 27th 2020. I contacted the wedding venue last week and was told if I wanted to postpone I could. Said I would have...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 6 963
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Pembroke Lodge Richmond Park - dodgy?
LuxuriousIvoryDecor724, 21 January, 2017 at 12:39

Hi, just wondering if anyone has any experience of Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park, as a wedding venue? It's on my shortlist but I'm a bit concerned about booking as there have been reports in local...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 4 1,491

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