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Pedicure
Rebekka, 15 June, 2023 at 13:40

Good day! On such a sunny day, I want to put on sandals and go for a walk. But to put on sandals, I need a beautiful pedicure, what do you think, what color of pedicure is in trend now?

Rebekka, thursday 15-Jun-23 102
babybirdandmouse
Guest List - 50/50?
babybirdandmouse, 4 March, 2011 at 18:11

As I am sending our wedding invitations out over the weekend, I was wondering how split is your guest list. Is it 50/50? We only wanted a small affair but Andy way outnumbered my guests so I have...

Pauline, friday 9-Jun-23 13 2,435
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Registrar stress
ExpensiveBrownConfetti49830, 3 April, 2020 at 23:47

Hi all, We have paid for a deposit for an Essex venue on 12th March. I work in a school and have been so preoccupied with work and then preparing for closures, I haven’t had the chance to call the...

Helen, thursday 1-Jun-23 4 1,395
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Adult guests pay for their meal??
, 10 March, 2012 at 23:02

Hi all looking to get married - nothing big just reg office then hall / is it wrong to ask adults to pay for their meals and we pay for children?! Thanks x

Jasmine, wednesday 31-May-23 90 9,771
AuntieBJ
where did you get your wedding rings?
AuntieBJ, 3 September, 2013 at 11:55

This is my engagement ring: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yellow-Ladies-Diamond-Linked-Trinity/dp/B000X6W0QS/ref=sr_1_1?s=jewelry&ie=UTF8&qid=1378205492&sr=1-1&keywords=celtic+ring I want a...

Gary, thursday 25-May-23 18 2,945
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Hen Do
Crystal, 6 May, 2023 at 18:55

So torn between Liverpool and Bournemouth for my hen do. Anyone been to either for a hen do? Spill me the details!!!!

Crystal, sunday 21-May-23 8 119
August 24 Bride
Help!!! How to word no children under 12 at my wedding?!?
August 24 Bride, 15 May, 2023 at 10:42

Currently in the process of drafting our wedding invites and i need help!!!!! Very controversial - but I simply don't want YOUNG children at my wedding. When i say young, i mean children who are not...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 15-May-23 2 294
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Registry office wedding, how does it work??!
MRSLUXTON2B, 6 August, 2014 at 20:41

Hi all so we are having a registry office wedding now I no each one is different but how does it work with songs? Vows? Readings? Etc I had hoped we can write our own vows and my brother could do a...

Angela, friday 12-May-23 6 21,449
cantwait2bMrsC
Do i need a bridal handbag?
cantwait2bMrsC, 17 February, 2009 at 15:37

OK normally i would jump at the chance to get a new bag but i cant help thinking buying one of the typical wedding type clutch bags is a waste of money. There are some gorgeous beaded/detailed/satin...

Geogina, thursday 11-May-23 14 9,747
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need some help with names to put on hen party t-shirts
meganhowatson, 9 May, 2012 at 19:04

Dont mind if they are nice/naughty or tacky i just neep help names are Amy Megan Gail Louise Shelley Sarah Brenda Dot Trica Jill Joan Pauline Angie Tracey Amanda Lyndsay

Kerrie, saturday 6-May-23 30 110,611
SoontobeMahoney
Cost of overnight accommodation at our wedding venue- thoughts please
SoontobeMahoney, 24 January, 2012 at 20:22

Hi all Hope your wedding plans are coming along nicely! I wondered if I could get your opinions on this....... Me and my fiance have found the most beautiful and perfect venue for our wedding in 2013,...

Clare, tuesday 2-May-23 48 6,367 1
Shnarfy1
OT Annoying postman!!
Shnarfy1, 14 August, 2010 at 23:51

This is so completely totally off topic! I live in a small block of flats which has a video intercom system at the entrance, it has a trade button which postmen can use to access the building. Every...

Helsenki, sunday 30-Apr-23 8 8,163
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Mother-In-Law Nightmare!!
ExpensiveYellowConfetti904, 3 October, 2017 at 13:41

Hi all, A little advice for dealing with a little situation with the mother in law that isn't very nice! My mother -in-law is a known trouble maker and we have had various issues over the years. She...

Helsenki, sunday 30-Apr-23 2 1,840
MadamRed
Wedding websites - are they worth it?
MadamRed, 24 August, 2014 at 20:58

Seen a good deal on Save the Dates which are about as in keeping with our invitations as I'm going to get without going down the custom design route (and without spoiling the surprise for the...

Mobilunity, friday 28-Apr-23 8 1,815 1
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Real or artifical flowers? Help please :)
Msc, 17 April, 2023 at 20:13

Looking for advice, so many people have recommended artifical or even dried flowers, rather than "real" flowers. Thoughts please? Looking to save some £££ as everything is mounting up of course! Thank...

MrsM2B, thursday 27-Apr-23 16 437 1
Jorge
Looking for York aspiring videographer to capture our October wedding
Jorge, 22 April, 2023 at 14:53

Hello everyone! My partner and I are getting married in York in October of this year and we're on the lookout for a young/aspiring/student videographer to capture our day. We're hoping to find someone...

Jorge, saturday 22-Apr-23 30
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Wedding entertainment advice - Interactive jukebox & Casino
kay_, 3 August, 2015 at 12:38

Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum so hope I'm posting this in the right place! I'm getting married next year - 31 July 2016 - and I've got most things booked & done except the entertainment. We...

Oshosre, saturday 22-Apr-23 9 1,681
MrsLtobe
Hen Night - Facebook?
MrsLtobe, 11 December, 2011 at 15:50

Hey all, I think it might be easier to put my hen night up as a (private) facebook event and give details that way, what do you think? Is that tacky? It's just for a meal and night out really, I'm...

Melissa, wednesday 19-Apr-23 8 2,962
Mrs*W*2B
Ideas for unique evening entertainment
Mrs*W*2B, 25 September, 2012 at 20:29

I feel like we will be putting a lot of focus on the ceremony eg really nice venue, musician during ceremony,champagne, nibbles etc then we will be moving on to a plainer venue for the sit down meal...

Dajes58679, wednesday 19-Apr-23 15 34,031
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Is this song allowable for a registry office- in your opinion?
Umbrellacademic, 31 August, 2009 at 19:10

Hello! Wondered if I could get some advice? Tonight We Fly by The Divine Comedy is 'our' song and OH and I hoped to have it at the end of our registry office ceremony. The original plan was to have an...

Gemma, monday 17-Apr-23 15 5,881
chocoholic_claire
Ikea bits and bobs
chocoholic_claire, 27 March, 2009 at 15:03

I'm at home ill today, so spent a lot of time on the sofa with laptop! Anyway, I was looking for summer/garden stuff on the ikea website and stumbled across these, and thought they might be of...

WalterP012, saturday 15-Apr-23 637
sophamie
Ginger bridesmaids
sophamie, 10 July, 2009 at 03:33

Hi Im trying to figure out what colour to have my bridesmaids' dresses. I'm useless with knowing what colours suit other people, and I have the problem of my bridesmaids being ginger...one *really*...

WilliamLewis, tuesday 11-Apr-23 22 15,252
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Wedding Jewellery
leffers5555, 14 October, 2015 at 22:12

Good evening! Just a quick question from me - could you please recommend some jewellery companies within the UK - sole traders or the big guys for wedding jewellery. I am a little bit overwhelmed so...

FrankReebig, friday 31-Mar-23 14 2,410
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Anyone ever had a wedding in a village hall?
StigOfTheNorth, 22 February, 2015 at 17:17

...And if so, what were the pros and cons? Was it labour intensive? and did you hire friends/family or outside help for serving drinks/cleanup etc. We are considering doing this. Any...

Alice, wednesday 22-Mar-23 10 7,435
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Worried about my IBS and Travel sickness for the wedding!!!
BrogstarBride, 4 March, 2013 at 15:10

I have IBS and take Mebeverine but its triggered off by cheese, cauliflower cheese sauce, and particularly when im stressed, nervous or excited lol. Great combination for my wedding day! I am avoiding...

Moniquemo4, tuesday 21-Mar-23 8 1,658 1
samidolls
Disposable Cameras
samidolls, 14 June, 2015 at 22:45

Does anybody know where I can buy cheap disposable cameras? I only need 5, not bothered if they are wedding themed. They are going to be favors for the kids at the wedding along with I spy cards. The...

Janet, monday 13-Mar-23 15 4,649
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Tipi wedding
Kirsty, 23 February, 2023 at 15:51

Has anyone had a or planning a Tipi wedding reception? We are having our Tipi wedding reception at our local village hall. We are having our ceremony at our church and then the reception on the field...

KkkzellChUck, monday 6-Mar-23 13 487
Gbutterfly
Thoughts on bubbles vs. confetti?
Gbutterfly, 31 August, 2011 at 16:37

Me and OH are having a debate on this. We both love bubbles, and have had a bubble machine suggested to us for when we walk down the aisle instead of everyone blowing bubbles. I've also heard though...

PhotographybyBillHad, sunday 5-Mar-23 11 1,510
Holly
Videographer - Contract?
Holly, 25 February, 2023 at 19:20

Hi all, We met a videographer today whose work we really like and as a person seems really lovely, and is offering an amazing deal this weekend as part of a wedding show that we went to. We've been in...

Melissa, monday 27-Feb-23 1 103
Hannah
Hitched Stationery discount for February
Hannah, 22 February, 2022 at 09:37

Morning all! I'm Hannah from the Marketing team at Hitched! I've noticed a couple of posts on here in regards to Stationery questions so if anyone does have any invite/save the date/seating chart etc....

Nicola, monday 20-Feb-23 1 85
MissAmyV
Getting married without your parents
MissAmyV, 16 June, 2013 at 12:43

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum so a little introduction first. I'm 27, soon to be 28, my fiancé proposed on 1 August 2012 and we have just booked the venue and ceremony at a lovely little hotel in...

Melanie, friday 17-Feb-23 17 4,844
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Holiday Cottage Rental for Reception
SunnyGreenConfetti967, 15 October, 2017 at 12:24

Hi, recently engaged and hoping to be tying the knot around this time next year. This is my first time posting on here but have been spending some time reading other threads! We would like to get...

Yana, thursday 16-Feb-23 7 1,389

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