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Wedding shoes
Huggers2018, 11 July, 2020 at 18:39

So I’m looking for ideas where to get shoes from. Had to be wide fit and bright red. I don’t mind a small heel but that would be all. And closed at the front . I just can’t find anything. I have...

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Rescheduled wedding to August 15th 2020 and now need to plan a garden wedding - any advice
KateDPlanBWedding, 17 June, 2020 at 11:37

So the big dream wedding in a gorgeous barn with 100 guests did not happen in April. Plan B is a garden party for 50 at home in August this year and to be honest we're still not sure if it'll go...

Wilda, wednesday 12-Aug-20 22 2,158
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How many photos should you receive?
Fireworkandfairylightwedding, 9 March, 2018 at 22:49

I’ve spoken to a photographer today after the one I was going to book previously let me down. I’ve asked for a full days photography from bridal preparations right through to our fireworks and...

NinetiesKidd, monday 10-Aug-20 17 4,498
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mens underwear
hp169, 18 January, 2011 at 11:47

Hey, im getting down to the finer details now.... are any of your grooms wearing special underwear for the big day? i was thinking about getting my oh some groom socks and underpanties is there...

Aliciasmith, monday 10-Aug-20 13 2,111
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Anyone ordered from Mix Bridal?
FutureMrsTz, 14 July, 2016 at 15:03

I'm really struggling to find BM dresses that suit my 4 ladies (they are all totally different shape and height wise!). I came across Mix Bridal on Facebook and although their reviews are good and...

Clo, tuesday 4-Aug-20 17 35,648
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Wedding Planning during Covid-19
DuskySageWed20, 3 July, 2020 at 09:27

My wedding is on 3rd October 2020 in Ayrshire, is there anyone in Scotland/Ayrshire still going ahead with their wedding before or in October? It states phase 4 public gatherings and weddings can...

AngelFox, monday 3-Aug-20 2 825
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I want a professional wedding website building, does anyone know somebody?
LuxuriousGold77060, 3 July, 2020 at 11:59

Hi all, I hope everyone is happy and well (with everything that is going on). I've not long been engaged I want to show my journey from engagement right through to the honeymoon, so I can share it...

Claire, saturday 1-Aug-20 557
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Admin Post - Exciting News!
RomanticIvoryHair39896, 14 July, 2020 at 14:51

Dear forum members, As some of you may have seen from our emails, next week we are relaunching Hitched. This will include a major upgrade to the Forums, which we expect to be live from Tuesday...

Wilda, friday 31-Jul-20 20 1,270
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Wedding postponed but what about my passport!!
Mrsrainbow2B, 6 June, 2020 at 17:39

So I’ve just moved my wedding for the fourth time! Yep, first time our venue cancelled, second time Covid happened and then we decided the Oct 2020 date was far too hopeful and now moved to May 2021!...

Mrsrainbow2B, friday 24-Jul-20 3 1,468
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Changed my mind about my wedding dress
ExpensiveBlueHair44854, 6 July, 2020 at 21:24

Hi, Could I have some advice please? I put a 50% deposit (£800) down on a wedding dress 5 days ago mostly due to feeling pressure. I do really like the dress but it just isn’t me and I feel like it...

Catherineann, thursday 23-Jul-20 7 2,317
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Who to buy suits for?
HappyBrownCakes12384, 8 July, 2020 at 23:13

Hey, Our wedding party officially is very small, just for a number of reasons like we couldn’t think of a few bridesmaids other than all my female friends and my partner had the same issue with his...

Amanda, wednesday 22-Jul-20 5 738
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Wedding Photography
2021_Bride, 12 July, 2020 at 23:11

Hello everyone! This is my first forum post and I’m looking for some advice! When we set a date for a our wedding last year we didn’t think twice before asking our close friends, who are also...

Ronda, tuesday 21-Jul-20 2 391 1
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Post Lockdown Wedding!
RomanticGreenStationery27135, 20 July, 2020 at 17:19

Dear all, You've been a great source of support and encouragement to me over the past few months, so I just wanted to let you know that our wedding, which should have happened at the end of June has...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 20-Jul-20 204
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Oxfordshire or Shropshire good value wedding
ExpensiveIvoryCars45375, 18 July, 2020 at 15:58

Hello, Ive recently got engaged and am looking for a good value venue either in Oxfordshire or Shropshire. I really dislike the conference room type, would love a barn/village hall wedding but also...

ExpensiveIvoryCars45, saturday 18-Jul-20 78
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Congratulatons to businesses helping Brides and Grooms during C19
HappyPinkHair15172, 7 July, 2020 at 13:00

Hello everyone. Just been inspired to post this following my first (lovely) conversation with my dressmaker. I thought it would be a nice idea to focus on some positivity surrounding all the paused...

HappyPinkHair15172, wednesday 8-Jul-20 3 684
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December COVID 19
HappyPurpleCakes8224, 4 July, 2020 at 05:48

Anyone else getting married December 2020? I’m not sure wether to even continue planning for the last bits and pieces or just leave it all to the last minute if we are still able to go ahead. Im not...

HappyPinkHair15172, tuesday 7-Jul-20 751
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What type of wedding to have
Nel2204, 6 July, 2020 at 14:10

Hi all This is my first ever wedding forum post so I apologise in advance for the incoming babbling! My fiancé and I got engaged last year and we are both fairly chilled out people and agreed we...

Wedding Photography, tuesday 7-Jul-20 754
HappyPinkHair15172
Fresh Flowers - cost and environmental impact
HappyPinkHair15172, 4 July, 2020 at 16:38

Hello everyone. I hope you are all keeping safe and well, especially today, as some lockdown restrictions ease! I just wanted to say that for anyone in Liverpool or the surrounding area, Lush (the...

HappyPinkHair15172, monday 6-Jul-20 3 837
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Photographer looking to build portfolio
SurreyPhotographer, 5 July, 2020 at 09:30

Hi, I am a family photographer in Surrey looking to build my portfolio in weddings. If you need a second photographer (for the bride's morning) or back up photographer to capture the venue. Or someone...

SurreyPhotographer, sunday 5-Jul-20 678
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The cost of Wedding Dresses
HappyPinkHair15172, 1 July, 2020 at 12:58

Hello all. I just thought I would pop a post on here to gauge other people's reactions. To what extent do you think chains like Wed2B have disrupted the Bridal gown market? I have seen quite a few...

RomanticGreenStation, saturday 4-Jul-20 4 1,082
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David’s bridal dress prices
HappyBrownCars12359, 27 June, 2020 at 10:14

Hi all, does anyone know roughly what the price range is of David’s bridal dresses? My budget is smaller than most - £600, I’ve had a try on at wed2b and found some sample dresses at a local boutique...

HappyPinkHair15172, saturday 4-Jul-20 5 1,359
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Alternate/Quirky Wedding Entertainment Ideas NEEDED
YorkBride2021, 3 June, 2020 at 16:51

Hi Everyone, This is my first post on here so hoping you kind people can help! I have been researching ideas for entertainment for the day/evening and all my searches end with photo booths, magicians,...

HappyPinkHair15172, saturday 4-Jul-20 4 1,806
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Walking to your wedding venue?!?
RomanticPurpleBridesmaid37365, 28 June, 2020 at 18:08

Hi everyone, Im getting married (all being well) next May at Liverpool Town Hall and we have the reception at a venue about 4 minutes walk away. Im planning on getting an apartment the night before...

HappyPinkHair15172, friday 3-Jul-20 10 990
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Wedding Invitations
HappyGreenBridesmaid33731, 30 June, 2020 at 14:56

Hi All, We have just postponed our wedding until 2021 in the hopes weddings will be back to some kind of 'normal'. The problem is we have all our invitations printed with the original date and don't...

LuxuriousOrangeCars7, thursday 2-Jul-20 1 600
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Recommendations for a ceilidh and normal music band- Cambridgeshire
Clare5803, 1 July, 2020 at 12:36

Hi, I am looking for a band that can do ceilidh music/dancing plus just normal music, does anyone have any recommendations for bands like this around Cambridgeshire (or who could travel)? Its pretty...

Clare5803, wednesday 1-Jul-20 384
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Vow renewal
DillyDolly, 18 June, 2020 at 21:44

Hi everyone. I haven't been on here since we got married in August 07 but we are now planning on renewing our vows next July and i was wandering if anyone else was doing it? We will have been married...

MarkYourOccasion, tuesday 30-Jun-20 694
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Sample Sales / New Collection Cycles
HappyBrownCars12359, 30 June, 2020 at 13:48

Hi there, I'm trying to find up to date (and UK relevant!) info on how often wedding boutiques / stores hold sales and receive new collections. Does anyone know how the seasons tend to work? And do...

HappyBrownCars12359, tuesday 30-Jun-20 407
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Wedding witness wanted
ExpensiveGreenConfetti53160, 27 June, 2020 at 22:09

Hi, My partner and I are wanting to get married shortly. It will be a small registry office wedding with no guests therefore we need two witnesses. Would any one on here be available and interested?...

ExpensiveGreenConfet, saturday 27-Jun-20 389
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Bridesmaids hair and make up
SunnyGoldHair95974, 23 June, 2020 at 00:16

Hi So wanting opinions on whether it is 'the done thing' to pay for bridesmaids hair and make up on the day? As dont want to be stingy but am paying for quite a lot so didnt know if you were a...

HappyBrownCars12359, saturday 27-Jun-20 3 1,172
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Maid of honour is unreliable & seemingly uninterested
SunnyOrangeDecor92935, 21 June, 2020 at 08:38

We’re getting married in October and I chose my friend of nearly 20 years to be my MOH & only bridesmaid. She got a new boyfriend in December having been single for a long time. Since I asked her...

HappyBlueCars582, friday 26-Jun-20 6 1,005
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Kids table advice!
megan894, 24 June, 2020 at 10:02

I'm getting married in 2021 and have been looking briefly at seating plans for our guests. We're allowing kids at the wedding because so many of my close family have young kids (my dad and step mum...

HappyRedStationery54, friday 26-Jun-20 5 785
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Anyone know much a wedding planner in Italy should cost?
MegLlewJackson, 23 June, 2020 at 17:57

Started working with ItalyWeddings who seem great and the reviews are amazing but they’re quoting €5000 for <50 guests and €6000 for >50 guests (with a 10% surcharge if we get married at the...

Chris Giles Photogra, thursday 25-Jun-20 643

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