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Mrs C
Alternative Wedding "Cakes"... anyone having one?
Mrs C, 20 July, 2010 at 22:52

Hello! Well after a long discussion with H2B this evening it seems that even the £60 M&S plain tiers is more than he wants to spend on cake (grrr!)... but I do think he has a point, to an extent!...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 31 21,205
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Belated Hen Night Report
brideseekingblush, 21 July, 2010 at 09:18

Well I had a mad couple of last days at work - 10hours on Mon, 11 on Tues, so I'm a bit late doing this, but hopefully better late than never. We met up at 1030 and went to SpaLondon in Bethnal Green...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 5 672
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Guest List Drama!
StartRiteJ, 21 July, 2010 at 13:10

Hi, I'm currently planning my wedding for next year and on a recent outing with one of my bridesmaid's, she asked if her boyfriend was invited to the Wedding. I replied that he is invited but at the...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 21 1,674
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Anyone ordered from PDA cards and crafts?
, 21 July, 2010 at 20:28

This site seems waaaaaaaaaaaaay too cheap! Has anyone bought any of the pocketfold invites? If so, can anyone flash and tell me if they were pleased with the quality? x

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 14 5,532
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Caricaturist at Wedding
sarahdarby, 22 October, 2013 at 10:05

We are thinking of hiring a caricaturist for our wedding, but when do people think this would be best to have? We were thinking either between the service and the reception (or wedding is at the same...

Locna, monday 13-Apr-26 16 2,676
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Getting ready morning food?
Senel, 23 January, 2024 at 20:01

Hello everyone, I have quite a large bridal party and I’d like to have food for us whilst we are getting ready the morning of. Our caterers aren’t able to accommodate but they said we could use their...

VA Health, monday 13-Apr-26 109 1,456
COCOCHIQUITA1984
How much to clean an engagement ring?
COCOCHIQUITA1984, 23 July, 2010 at 10:53

Blimey where have all the days gone? Can't believe i've only 8 weeks now - eek! I wanted to get my engagement ring cleaned up for the wedding day so it doesn't look all grimey and horrible next to my...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 19 47,171
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Has anyone used Debenhams for their stationery?
mrsmiller2b, 23 July, 2010 at 13:17

Hi Ladies, We ordered our stationery from Debenhams and the paperwork we received advised we'd receive the invites 14 days from approving our proofs. The proofs were approved on the 6th July and I've...

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Food menu choices
Natasha, 8 January, 2024 at 09:17

Hi does anyone know if you can add food choices to your website and guest pick from there what they want? X

Anyick, monday 13-Apr-26 96 1,339
Suzie&Karl
Snowflake Jewlery and Hair Accessories
Suzie&Karl, 23 July, 2010 at 15:13

I am looking for my bridesmaids but i cant really find anything i like. I needs to be as cheap as possible. Any ideas? x

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 15 6,587
mrsgreatbatch2b
Oh my god what's the matter with me.
mrsgreatbatch2b, 24 July, 2010 at 18:00

I'm all emotional listening to my wedding music, well a few songs. Thought it would cheer me up after this week. I suppose it is, tears of happiness.

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 10 900
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HELP...please... With colours/bridesmaid dresses...
MrsMRtobe, 24 July, 2010 at 18:42

Omg I'm the worlds most indecisive person so planning a wedding is my absolute nightmare!! I'm really struggling with choosing on the colours and feel like I can't really get anywhere with the proper...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 9 3,856
xsammix
Sweet Jar Favour Idea - WDYT?
xsammix, 25 July, 2010 at 15:09

Instead of having "individual" favours me and OH were just thinking of putting a sweet jar on each table instead?? This would just be for the adults....the kids are getting their own individual...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 17 4,732
chocoholic_claire
What did you wear in the morning whilst getting ready?
chocoholic_claire, 26 July, 2010 at 07:40

Morning all! I'm heading out to the shops later to get the last few bits. I have a quick question, what did you wear whilst getting ready in the morning? I'm staying in a hotel and the makeup/hair...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 23 8,294
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Religious blessing after a civil service?
Jelly_Bean, 26 July, 2010 at 10:29

Hi everyone I was just wondering of anyone else is thinking about doing/ has done this? We're having a civil ceremony but the venue we're using has a lovely little chapel that apparently a lot of...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 8 6,830
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Buffet reception...speeches???
Soon to be Mrs W, 26 July, 2010 at 12:29

We are having a buffet for our reception at a different venue to our ceremony, the ceremony being at 3.30 and arriving at our reception for 6pm. The issue we have is we dont know when to have the...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 6 5,172
VeeDubLuv
Cooling Castle - What would you re: price increase
VeeDubLuv, 26 July, 2010 at 12:57

Good afternoon all. Cooling Castle have recently sent out my booking form for Nov 2012. Brilliant I thought! Well it wasnt until the weekend when me and my OH sat down to work out numbers that we...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 22 7,393
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Unique Bridal - Wimbledon - Anyone else ordered a dress through them?
KAJ2B, 26 July, 2010 at 16:05

I ordered and paid in full for my wedding dress from Unique Bridal in Wimbledon (in Elys department store) back in December 2009. I'm getting married in 10 weeks time and despite initially being told...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 6 5,893
Liverbird
Bouquet photo frame charm thing...
Liverbird, 20 September, 2010 at 09:49

I'd like to attach a little photo of my mum to my bouquet on the day, does anyone know where to get the little frames from within the UK please?! Seen a few on Etsy but would prefer a UK supplier if...

Soniya, monday 13-Apr-26 6 7,924
kacaldwell
OMG I'm Getting Married in 10 Days!!!
kacaldwell, 18 August, 2009 at 11:08

Hey sorry I have been neglecting Hitched recently! Sooo much to do! Logged on today for the first time in ages and it flashes up 10 days to go!!! ? I stil feel like I have soo much to do! My order of...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 2 973
CountDuckula
Freezing sponge wedding cake. Can you?
CountDuckula, 18 August, 2009 at 11:41

I've just worked out we've got far too much cake for the number of guests so I want to save the top tier for us to binge on once we're back from honeymoon a special occasion. Can you really, really...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 4 2,748
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Halter necks, necklaces and back jewellery
Sarahloup, 18 August, 2009 at 15:41

Hi girls, I am quite new to this site, but have been reading alot of your discussions etc, and I have a question for you all...... My wedding dress is an halter neck and I am loving the back jewellery...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 31 22,912
AutumnRose
Back from an enforced Hitched break and need some ideas!!
AutumnRose, 18 August, 2009 at 16:13

Hello all!!!! Hope everyone is well and planning is going swimmingly all round ? I moved house about a month ago and have had no internet for sooooooooooooooooooo long!!!! Have very much been missing...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 4 1,224
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DIY table plan - alphabetical order?
narie, 16 October, 2011 at 18:47

As the above heading says - I am making my table plan tonight. Do I need to list the names on each table in alphabetical order? If yes - surname not first name?

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 2 3,744
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Any Demetrios GR200 brides?
steph290208, 17 October, 2011 at 14:48

Hiya, Has or did anyone choose this dress? Whether you did or not, or just tried it on...if anyone has pics of themself in the dress and you are willing to share I'd really love to see them... x ...

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ellenlouiserobson
North East England Cake Maker Required
ellenlouiserobson, 19 October, 2011 at 11:39

Morning guys, does anyone in NE England have recommendations for a cake maker? My sister is supposed to be making my wedding cake but we keep falling out and I don't want to risk her refusing to make...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 4 634
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Alternative to wedding cake
Samantha, 17 March, 2024 at 22:36

Looking for ideas instead traditional wedding cakes - my fiancé likes idea of a donut tree I’m not sure, thought individual cakes maybe. Anyone had anything quite different?

Ricky, monday 13-Apr-26 17 310
momai
Photographers
momai, 22 February, 2024 at 10:28

Photographers - how do you know that they are good and that your not going to get ripped off with a rubbish one?

Mr Joe, monday 13-Apr-26 11 190
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Gift ideas for sister getting married
RachelStan, 19 October, 2011 at 19:56

Hey all! My little sister is getting married soon so I was just hoping for some help with gift ideas for her and her future husband! They've set up a gift list on http://www.starlightregistry.com to...

Mohsin, sunday 12-Apr-26 2 322
Michelle772012
anyone been married or getting married in Alkmaar Room Guildhall Bath
Michelle772012, 19 October, 2011 at 21:04

Hi All as above really, stupidly i hadnt viewed the room we are getting married in as there were 2 options one room sat 14 the other 120 so i booked the one with 120 seats pd deposit and gave notice...

Mohsin, sunday 12-Apr-26 3 2,494
Ibizalovin
Ultimo backless body...
Ibizalovin, 23 October, 2011 at 12:27

Hi Has anyone seen or tried these Ultimo backless solution garments? I have a dress that is backless with a plunge neckline. I have to wear a bra so need to find something supportive but low. I have...

Mohsin, sunday 12-Apr-26 3 5,147
SunnyPurpleHair275
Reception timings
SunnyPurpleHair275, 9 May, 2025 at 01:04

Hi everyone, I'm really struggling to visualise how our day will flow! We are getting married in a registry office around a 20-30 minute drive from our reception venue at 1.30pm. It's a garden party...

Ethan, sunday 12-Apr-26 37 1,063 4

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