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Church or civil ceremony
2bmrsk, 9 January, 2016 at 23:21

Hi everyone, this is my first post and am hoping I can get some advice here as I have tried everywhere else. I have a major issue, I have only just started planning my wedding, we are looking at...

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12 o'clock wedding
Slink, 8 January, 2016 at 15:41

I booked my registrar today (yey). I had wanted to get married around 2pm, I've been to a few weddings at this time and thought it was well spaced out. So did everyone else who is getting married so...

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Hairstyles
Steepdene, 7 January, 2016 at 09:18

Okay, so I have a question for you. What are your bridesmaids having for their hairstyle? I think I've decided on mine, subject to a successful trial, but what would you say about your bridesmaids. I...

SunnyPinkConfetti310, tuesday 12-Jan-16 7 1,617
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Is it possible to do up a corset back on your own?
Hedgemog , 9 January, 2016 at 21:28

As per the title, is it possible to lace up a corset back dress on your own and if so, how?!?

Jayne E, monday 11-Jan-16 15 7,971
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MIL making our wedding cake??? Worried it won't go right.
PurpleRain88, 11 January, 2016 at 11:38

My future MIL has offered to make our wedding cake...very nice of her, but she's never done a wedding cake before and I'm concerned. I've been trying to encourage her to make a 'practice' cake (just a...

DreamcatcherVN, monday 11-Jan-16 21 2,758
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Unsupportive bridesmaids and mom
steph.anie, 7 January, 2016 at 22:32

Hi everyone.. This is only my second post here but I just feel like I need to vent a bit! Ever since we have booked ourwedding my family have been totally uninterested with the whole thing.. When I...

steph.anie, saturday 9-Jan-16 13 2,142
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Coloured Underskirt? *Flash*
LaLaLisa2016, 4 January, 2016 at 17:29

Hi Ladies, Finally settled on a dress today and put my deposit down (well, second dress..I have one Sat on top of the wardrobe I changed my mind on lol)... It's nice and plain without being boring...

RomanticEmeralds, saturday 9-Jan-16 12 2,055
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Crabbs Barn, Essex - Noise query
BenEmmaAmos, 30 December, 2015 at 20:22

Hi All, We are planning to get married at Crabbs Barn, Kelvedon in August 2018. The only tiny reservation we have is how close it is to the A12. Has anyone had their wedding/reception there in the...

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Tights?
kimster, 8 January, 2016 at 15:09

Hi all, Looking for a bit of advice about tights/stockings etc on the wedding day - I have a tea length dress and peep toe shoes, so I thought that wearing tights would look weird with the peep toe...

kimster, friday 8-Jan-16 6 1,383
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Orla James rings
ror100, 7 January, 2016 at 22:19

Hi all, Has anybody any experience of Orla James rings? www.orlajames.com Lots of generally positive reviews on customer service etc, but not much on the actual rings? I'm sure everything would be...

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'small' weddings
Sorbet, 6 January, 2016 at 12:34

How many people are you inviting to your wedding? we have a minimum guest list for the day of 45 if the venue can hold more that might go up to 50 or 60 and then on a night we might invite some more...

Mrsjones2024, thursday 7-Jan-16 20 4,627
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How many portions of wedding cake do you actually need?
Chale, 3 January, 2016 at 17:38

We are inviting 85 people to the service and wedding breakfast, and a further 65 to the evening do, giving a total of 150 (maximum, but the actual number may be smaller). Does that mean we need 150...

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Ibiza Wedding - Help!!!
Mrs_Bl@ck_2_B, 13 August, 2015 at 16:19

Hoping to get married in Ibiza 2016/2017! I will be having about 80guests, we wanted a villa wedding but keep getting getting knocked back due to the number of guests coming. does anyone know of any...

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Hen do ideas - Harrogate
Boro_Bex, 3 January, 2016 at 21:12

So with less than 5 months to go I've finally got round to thinking about my hen do and I think we've decided on a weekend in Harrogate. Does anyone from the area have any ideas for things to do there...

lazybride76, tuesday 5-Jan-16 2 834
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Gifts for Witnesses .... ?
Shelly70, 5 January, 2016 at 11:40

Hi All I'm after some advice. I've bought thank you gifts for the immediate bridal party (best man, BM's, parents etc) but just wondered if you buy gifts for your witnesses? Thanks in advance. Shelly...

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Married name options
Galbear, 20 December, 2015 at 12:28

Hi all, I am trying to decide whether to just change my name to my hsuband's surname or whether to keep my maiden name and double barrel it. Have any of you found any pros and cons to either of these...

Beckalina, sunday 3-Jan-16 21 3,185
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Asking guests to pay for meal.
HappyGreenDecor454, 31 December, 2015 at 04:08

My partner and I have been together over 9 years, marriage has never been overly important to either of us but my partner has recently joined the army and we need to get married in order to get family...

Sorbet, sunday 3-Jan-16 12 9,491
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Essense of Australia
Galbear, 15 December, 2015 at 11:27

Hi, Has anyone bought a dress from the Essense of Australia collection? If so, would you mind telling me how much it cost? I can only find American prices and would like to have an idea of UK costs...

Pookie8911, sunday 3-Jan-16 8 3,944
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Round Top Table vs. Long Top Table
Pooba, 30 December, 2015 at 09:44

Opinions, please: I would like a round top table for me, OH, our sets of parents, one bridesmaid (his sister) and Best Man. We all get on really well and I'd like us all to be able to talk and enjoy...

Mrsjones2024, thursday 31-Dec-15 7 2,982
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just seen this advert
Sorbet, 31 December, 2015 at 12:09

Https://youtu.be/DUTO5XSl5kg has anyone had an experiance like this, I have no idea what energy company has to do with wedding dresses but I found it funny ? "age of bride x number of page boys =" lol...

Jayne E, thursday 31-Dec-15 1 1,723
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Galloping Gourmet- any feedback?
SunnyPinkFlowers441, 17 December, 2015 at 19:12

Hi there! We are thinking of booking Morden Hall for our wedding but I can't find much feedback about their caterers, Galloping Gourmet. They run a few venues so I'm sure someone must have some! I'd...

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[Cash Bar] Is it rude?
BlondeBride307, 16 December, 2015 at 15:39

We have chosen a restaurant as our venue for both ceremony and reception. We are on a tight budget, and have limited our guest list as much as possible. We are having a non-traditional, intimate...

Wedding Photography, tuesday 29-Dec-15 21 6,670
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OMs/TOGS, please share your photo's of 'uneven' bridal parties!
lc93, 18 December, 2015 at 13:40

Hi all, meant to be working so without going in to too much detail, there's someone I'd like OH to include as a groomsmen. It's an ongoing discussion, and I'd never force him to have anyone he didn't...

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How long before your wedding did you have your hen do?
Limpy loo, 17 July, 2012 at 20:43

What the subject says really. I get married on the 4th May next year, I wanted to have my hen do on the 7th April about a month before but one of my good friends won't be able to come because its her...

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Booking honeymoon in married name?
Galbear, 14 December, 2015 at 15:44

Hi all, I am new to Hitched - I got engaged to my fiancé on 7th November 2015 and our wedding will be 29th October 2016! We are wanting to book our honeymoon flights tonight as we are going to...

kay_, monday 21-Dec-15 13 2,610
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Pet friendly wedding venue in Surrey or South West London?
RomanticRedDiamonds465, 18 December, 2015 at 14:39

Hell am a bit struggling to find a venue accepting my 2 little doggies. I have contacted a few but until now i have a "no". Anyone knows a wedding place in Surrey or South West London? or even maybe...

MrsW2017, sunday 20-Dec-15 6 1,201
EmbelinaShank
How to weather proof an open-sided barn for reception...
EmbelinaShank, 13 June, 2015 at 20:23

Evening all, We were pretty set on a wedding at the Boathouse at Ormesby by Broad. However, costs were running up and we realised that that wasn't the sort of wedding we wanted. It's an amazing place...

Jayne E, saturday 19-Dec-15 9 1,600
Jen31601
Question that's been puzzling me about Don't Tell The Bride...
Jen31601, 16 February, 2012 at 13:26

I used to occasionally watch DTTB but since getting engaged I watch it daily! Something is puzzling me though...at the civil ceremonies, how do they book the Registrar? Surely they'd both have to give...

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Absent friends toast?
MrsLBtoB, 17 December, 2015 at 11:14

Hi All Just wanted to get some opinions on this as we are really torn. My granddad passed away last year and my OH's grandparents are no longer with us so my Nan will be the only grandparent at our...

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How much has your florist quoted?
LuxuriousPinkCakes345, 16 December, 2015 at 09:19

I hope you don't mind me asking but how much are your flowers going to cost? Obviously it will depend on how many flowers you are having but just trying to work out if I'm being ripped off! I met with...

Wedding Photography, friday 18-Dec-15 18 5,556
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Eloise's Secret Closet
, 16 December, 2015 at 15:14

Has anyone bought bridesmaid dresses from this seller? They have a FB page and eBay shop. Reviews seem to be good. But I was hoping to hear from people who had used them or see dresses on real people?...

GeorgieBird, wednesday 16-Dec-15 1 1,566
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Lights and candles decor?
sydneysays, 8 December, 2015 at 10:48

So I'm not big into flowers, FI wouldn't want a super girly wedding anyway, therefore our idea was to have candles and fairy lights make up a lot of our decor at the church and reception. This is our...

sydneysays, wednesday 16-Dec-15 10 2,430

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