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cream/ivory 4x6 card for table plan
hotcookie, 7 June, 2016 at 21:47

I'm tired, and my brain can't google-please help! I have bought a multi-photo frame to display table plan on-it's for 4x6 photos, and we are going to print out the table lists and put them in there....

hotcookie, wednesday 8-Jun-16 9 1,275
kizzi10000
Dress alterations - time needed?
kizzi10000, 6 June, 2016 at 22:55

So, having bought my dress (shop sample) a year ago I had 3 st to shift to be where I wanted to be and be able to get in it properly. Fast forward a year, and I still don't have much less than 3 st to...

kizzi10000, tuesday 7-Jun-16 6 7,254
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OMs - Post Wedding Blues
HappyBlueConfetti257, 6 June, 2016 at 13:24

Hi Everyone, First of all, I don't think us newlyweds should be called OMs...or Old Married, I'm not old haha! Or is that not what it stands for? Secondly, Does anyone have any advice for those who...

Ash953, tuesday 7-Jun-16 2 905
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Hair extensions
Much_ado_about_weddings, 2 June, 2016 at 06:46

Hi all, I booked my hair/makeup yesterday! this was causing me a bit of a headache as there's not much choice where I'm getting married (it's remote-ish; well, to a Londoner it is anyway!) and I was...

Karen84, monday 6-Jun-16 7 2,260
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food vans
Stephie81, 23 May, 2016 at 09:24

Hi all, My fiance and I are getting married next May. We are having a DIY wedding and so rather than a sit-down meal, want to get a fish 'n' chip or burger van. Has anyone done this? What kind of...

NathalieSB, friday 3-Jun-16 7 2,091
JayneysGettingMarried
Anyone ordered from thedaintyard on etsy?
JayneysGettingMarried, 6 May, 2016 at 14:14

So I'm looking at ordering my bm dresses from this seller, she has awesome reviews. I'm waiting on colour swatches to be delivered. However, how much will the customs charges be? Will it just be...

SpreadsheetsRUs, friday 3-Jun-16 24 4,009
Karen84
Father-Daughter dance?
Karen84, 27 May, 2016 at 09:16

This hadn't even come on to my radar but I was at a wedding last weekend where they did one, and then the next day my dad dropped a hint that he would like to do one (he hadn't been at the wedding, so...

AnthonyWinyardEntert, friday 3-Jun-16 10 1,960
soraneko
Pre-Wedding Shoot *Flash*
soraneko, 1 June, 2016 at 21:49

So we finally got out pre-wedding shoot photos! I love them, it's made me feel even better about our TOG (who we love anyway!) If anyone can tell that I'm not wearing my engagement ring, it's because...

jayannfernandez, friday 3-Jun-16 5 1,511
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matching bridesmaids and flower girls
ElmoPoppySukiCat, 2 June, 2016 at 09:05

Hi, I'm planning on having my sister, sister-in-law to be and best friend as bridesmaids, and 3 younger family members as flower girls. My bridesmaids are all different shapes and sizes and the flower...

SunnyPinkConfetti310, thursday 2-Jun-16 535
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Bridesmaid dress- shop messed up measurements?!
ExpensiveOrangeStationery250, 1 June, 2016 at 17:46

We have 8 weeks until the wedding, picked up our bridesmaid dresses at the weekend, and the dress shop have measured one of my sisters completely wrong! They measured her 3 inches short (she's 14 and...

Mrs-Riley, thursday 2-Jun-16 3 1,032
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Early Ceremony... Time fillers?
SunnyPinkStationery608, 31 May, 2016 at 11:54

Hey Ladies, This is my first post, so be nice We recently booked our perfect venue in the month we wanted, couldn't be happier. Called to book the registrar and they can only do a ceremony at either...

SunnyPinkStationery6, thursday 2-Jun-16 14 2,828
Justkeepswimming
What to wear for my hen do?!
Justkeepswimming, 31 May, 2016 at 20:10

My hen is this Friday, it's all been a bit last minute and I've been a bit disorganised and now I've run out of time to go shopping! I ordered some dresses online which came today but the only one I...

katieJ2b, wednesday 1-Jun-16 1 1,440
DreamsComeTrue2015
Worship Time During Ceremony - Good Idea?
DreamsComeTrue2015, 31 May, 2016 at 16:36

I'm starting to think about timings for the day and we are meeting with pastor soon so I've been thinking about the actual ceremony itself. I don't want the standard wedding hymns - "All Things Bright...

Lapland2015, wednesday 1-Jun-16 2 961
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Patchwork Present Gift List
MrsJ_ToBe, 28 May, 2016 at 10:24

Has anyone had any experience with Patchwork Present gift list or similar?! Love the idea as we really don't need anything for our house but I'm not comfortable asking for cash contributions to...

GeorgeBee88, tuesday 31-May-16 6 1,150
MetalBride
Dress confusion.
MetalBride, 27 May, 2016 at 22:45

I found a dress I like, it's red and very lovely but now I'm confused. My OH keeps saying he doesn't care what I wear so long as it's not a 'toilet dolly' dress but I have no idea what he is talking...

MetalBride, tuesday 31-May-16 14 3,913
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Female wedding singers northeast area
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Hi al Hoping someone can recommend a female singer to sing at our wedding. Bit specific on the type of person im looking for (by specific i mean fussy lol). We want someone with a unique style voice,...

jamborina, friday 27-May-16 725
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Word of warning- invoiced for guests bringing in own booze
lazybride76, 25 May, 2016 at 20:38

Hi All Just wanted to flag up something I wished I'd addressed with our guests before the wedding Unknown to us on the day, as we didn't spot it (I'd have stopped them if I did), but several of our...

MetalBride, friday 27-May-16 19 3,363
Charliebob
Signing off, and a bit of advice for B2B's.
Charliebob, 26 May, 2016 at 06:41

Hello all, So I get married on Saturday. I cannot believe the day is finally here.. so all those Bride's planning a year or two in advance, TRUST ME it flies by. Before I go though just a few things...

Shikaka1984, friday 27-May-16 10 1,441
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Getting married in London but live in Ireland - how do we give notice???
Jum850, 24 May, 2016 at 20:49

Hi all, My fiance and I moved from London to Dublin three years ago. Being from London, we want to get married in London and our wedding is in three months. Have seen that we need to be give notice in...

Jum850, wednesday 25-May-16 6 900
rachietown
Kiss-proof red lipstick
rachietown, 23 May, 2016 at 09:41

Hello. I had my makeup trial this weekend which was fantastic. I'm going for a Hollywood glam look with a red lip. My MUA suggested that I use one of my own lipsticks for the big day so that I can...

Karen84, tuesday 24-May-16 6 1,732
Justkeepswimming
*flash flash* 2 months to go!
Justkeepswimming, 20 May, 2016 at 22:02

Well seeing as I got the ball rolling with posting my dress the other day I may aswell do a proper planning flash...here goes.... Venue: Suits: BMs: Flowers:

Pooba, tuesday 24-May-16 15 2,230
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I don't know what to do about my bridesmaid :(
Sapphirebride, 6 May, 2016 at 13:44

I don't want to bore you all with the nitty gritty, so I shall keep this short and sweet..... Bascially back in February when I went with my BM's to pick their dresses, we all decided on the date for...

Jayne E, monday 23-May-16 23 4,917
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Unplugged honeymoon
BuryBride, 20 May, 2016 at 15:16

Just got back from our honeymoon in the Caribbean yesterday ( we had a lovely mini moon straight after the wedding also!) We decided to have an unplugged honeymoon. 2 Weeks no internet, no TV, no...

TrixieSaurus, monday 23-May-16 6 1,302
pinkypoo85
Where to buy confetti?
pinkypoo85, 20 May, 2016 at 09:52

Where is the best place to buy natural confetti? I have found a place on Amazon but the reviews are terrible. I did think of using rose petals from the garden and from flowers I have from now till the...

pinkypoo85, monday 23-May-16 4 4,282
lousammi
Thank you speech drama....
lousammi, 20 May, 2016 at 12:09

Hey everyone! I am having thank you speech dramas. And of course it involves the future in laws... We are opting for quite a chilled day and don’t plan traditional speeches. We are simply going for...

lousammi, saturday 21-May-16 5 1,583
DreamsComeTrue2015
When To Buy Bridesmaid Dresses
DreamsComeTrue2015, 10 May, 2016 at 16:06

Just as the title says really - when is the right time to buy the bridesmaid dresses? Is now too early for a June 2017 wedding? Should we wait until nearer the time? Does it really matter? Are there...

mrsdaviestobe, saturday 21-May-16 13 4,112
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Travel Agent or DIY Honeymoons
MrsJ_ToBe, 9 May, 2016 at 18:03

Apologies if I'm breaking forum etiquette by posting in this area, just a little busier here than the honeymoons folder! Curious to know how everyone is going about booking honeymoons? Are you booking...

MrsJ_ToBe, saturday 21-May-16 31 4,393
Pookie8911
Can't get past the cost
Pookie8911, 13 May, 2016 at 20:59

So, we are getting married end of April next year (less than a year, eek!).... My Mum lives abroad, so I went browsing for a dress with her in November, as I wanted my first experience to be with her,...

CantwaittobeMrsDavie, friday 20-May-16 15 3,283
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Should I make my full length dress Ankle length?
MulticolouredBride, 17 May, 2016 at 14:37

Hi Ladies, I've been umming and ahhing over this for ages so thought I'd ask you lovely Ladies your opinions.. This is my dress.... Im happy enough with it but can't help thinking it's just so 'Safe'....

katiepoppycat, friday 20-May-16 8 2,824
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Unplugged Weddings. Are you?
chloereynolds, 30 April, 2016 at 11:45

What are peoples thoughts on unplugged weddings? Are you going to ask guests to not take photos? If so how? I'm having a small ceremony so am thinking of politely asking people to not take photos...

lousammi, friday 20-May-16 15 3,056
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Tonsillitis
MrsL242be, 19 May, 2016 at 07:40

????I get married in 2 weeks and I have tonsillitis!!! Why why why!!!! Aaaaaaaah.

Vixy1987, friday 20-May-16 6 1,439
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DIY wedding: job list on the day, what have I missed?
DevonBelle, 13 May, 2016 at 02:49

Good morning everyone! This is my first post on hitched, hi! I'm getting married late July in Devon. We have chosen a very simple reception with no seating plan, help yourself food, very relaxed and...

Jayne E, friday 20-May-16 4 2,672

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