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Bridesmaid make up question
Alieyah, 31 January, 2026 at 16:57

Hi all! I have 3 bridesmaids, one of my bridesmaids everyday make up look is very, very glam (huge lashes, overlined lips, always wearing a bold colour on her lips, and dark winged eyeliner) my other...

Alieyah, sunday 15-Feb-26 3 39
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Make up or hair which to do first?
Katrina, 18 January, 2024 at 10:24

Hey all, Just a quick one does hair get done first or make up? I suppose it depends on who is doing it I would have thought. As long as the dress does not have to go over my head. I might invite them...

Morgan, friday 13-Feb-26 10 657
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Black Bridal Hairdressers in the West Midlands
Katrina, 29 February, 2024 at 11:33

Good Morning all, I am after a black hairdresser to do my hair morning of my wedding next year Feb 2025. Does anyone know of any good hairdressers in the West Midlands? Please let me know many thanks...

Steve, wednesday 11-Feb-26 1 34
Beglin
Hiya♥️
Beglin, 21 January, 2024 at 04:47

Ladies!!! Wedding dress shops you can recommend me? I am in West Sussex’s, Petworth is my closest town…happy to go to London to shop though. However if you know any shops closer to home, please share!...

Steve, tuesday 10-Feb-26 1 63
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Blush!
Daria, 1 August, 2024 at 13:04

Hi lovelies, I'm the bride to be and I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced and solved this problem. I blush violently whenever any sort of attention is on me. I hate being the centre of...

Steve, monday 9-Feb-26 1 59
*Pugsley*
Newbie to weight loss forum
*Pugsley*, 21 January, 2013 at 20:32

Hi everyone, This is my first time on the weight loss threads, I'm just looking for a little motivation and advice. Over the past couple of years I've put on just over a stone and a half which might...

Steve, friday 23-Jan-26 10 1,910 1
Puss
Anyone a Virgin Active member? Personal trainers.
Puss, 9 March, 2009 at 18:58

My wonderful wonderful husband having twigged how bloody I am feeling has worked out a way that we can afford Gym membership for me (with the plan to do 3 nights a week and 2 classes at weekend......

Jacky, thursday 22-Jan-26 25 37,465
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Learn Simple tips to reduce belly fat
harryson9890, 14 November, 2011 at 08:57

7 Tips to Lose Belly Fat & Aim for a Flat Stomach Fast 1)Exercise early in the morning: Exercising early in the morning can be good for losing belly fat. Jog or do brisk walking for 30 minutes to...

Steve, tuesday 20-Jan-26 2,270
mrs martinigirl
My weight loss journey - lipotrim
mrs martinigirl, 30 January, 2011 at 09:25

I thought I would share my successful journey with you. I am 29, married and have a little girl, i have been extremley unhappy with my weight for the last 10 years, I had been to slimlines (local...

Steve, wednesday 7-Jan-26 1 2,320
SaSaSi
Green Tea & CLA
SaSaSi, 14 February, 2011 at 11:21

Hi Ladies, Im stuck in weight loss limbo - half a pound here, half a pound there, stay same, eat rubbish, gain 2lb, lose 2lb, lose half lb etc etc I stayed the same at my last weigh in & have ate...

Steve, saturday 3-Jan-26 1 753
Jodie
mua Bride only
Jodie, 23 July, 2025 at 15:21

Hello, Im getting married May 2026 down the Gower and im struggling yo find a MUA that will come out to do just my make up. Any suggestions? Thank you x

Steve, friday 2-Jan-26 2 48
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Best Fitness dvd?
, 24 April, 2013 at 10:40

Hey guys! As we have just moved into a new house i have had to cancel my weight watchers membership and gym membership just too expensive! However, i am using my fitness pal to keep track of my eating...

Samuel, wednesday 10-Dec-25 12 2,022
LittlePea19
Argh Bigger Bride freak out!
LittlePea19, 5 April, 2017 at 17:17

Hi All, Having a massive wibble today.. I'm not a skinny girl, I'm a size 20-22 on the high street and I really don't want to be a big bride... I might have been looking at to many pictures of models...

Steve, wednesday 10-Dec-25 5 1,912
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Operation Wedding Body Starts Today!
SallyADenton, 8 September, 2014 at 16:14

Hey Ladies, its a bit long sorry! I am starting Operation Wedding Body today. Its daunting as over the last 2 years I have put on 4 STONE!!! I am gutted, I got comfortable and lazy and made excuses....

Steve, wednesday 10-Dec-25 7 1,295
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Slimming world tearing us apart
, 7 November, 2015 at 20:16

As with the title I'm scared we aren't going to make it to our wedding day. Every meal time has become a war zone. Arguing about the recipes arguing because be doesn't like his meals to be planned out...

Steve, wednesday 10-Dec-25 6 2,136
grace85
I've started the Cambridge diet.
grace85, 28 September, 2010 at 08:53

So today is day 1 of the cambridge diet for me. i know these next few days are going to be torture but i just need to keep thinking, this time next week i could be half a stone lighter!!

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 20 4,339
bluemoongirly
is it me or does slimfast taste awful?
bluemoongirly, 5 April, 2012 at 13:05

Hi everyone, Im new, and have been trying to loose weight for about a year, prob lost about a stone trying to be as lowGI as possible. However, i seem to have reached a plateau and need to shift...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 2 1,387
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Fruitrian and weight loss?
chai0304, 28 April, 2012 at 08:37

So Ive just started being a fruitarian. Im not eating meat, or vegetables, or pastas.. basically eating fruit and that's it. So im not counting calories, im just eating fruit and drinking fruit...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 4 1,043
kathryn2010
so proud of me
kathryn2010, 3 July, 2012 at 21:05

Iv been doing slimmers world for 13 weeks now and to date iv lost 2 stone 11lbs xxx

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 4 632
*Pugsley*
30 minute walk
*Pugsley*, 16 November, 2013 at 14:07

Hi guys Im terrible when it comes to exercise, I really am so unfit & so busy so I don't really have time to join a gym. Do you think if I did a 30min walk in my lunch break at work it'd make a...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 13 1,744
MrsHD2015
Fat arms ruining everything!!
MrsHD2015, 7 December, 2013 at 09:38

Hi all I am not particularly overweight, I am a size 12 and 5ft4, I am planning to lose a little weight before the big day (18 months to go). I tried on some dresses the other day and they made my...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 21 5,477
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Wedding hair and make up
Trisha, 18 September, 2023 at 17:21

Hi everyone can anyone recommend a hair and make up artist in Ilfacombe Devon. just been let down by mine and wedding on the 15th Nov, some places I have contacted are eye watering expensive. Thank...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 58
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Anyone doing their own hair and makeup?
Caitlin, 12 December, 2023 at 20:24

Anyone here planning on doing their own hair and makeup for the wedding? Any tips/Youtube channels I should watch? Im going for a more natural/soft look so I feel like myself and my bridesmaids can...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 8 842 1
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Received first look photos and don't like how i look
HP, 31 July, 2024 at 02:11

So we've just received our first look photos from our photographer and although she's captured some lovely moments, I really don't like how I look. Tbf, I was totally expecting this, as I've always...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 3 817
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Dress shopping when not at ideal weight
, 26 August, 2011 at 19:42

Hi guys, My boyfriend and I are getting married next August (YAY!!!!). I have piled on the pounds in recent years and now have a real reason to give myself a kick up the backside and get myself into...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 2 1,191
smccallum
Lighter Life
smccallum, 2 January, 2015 at 14:22

Happy New Year ladies! I was just wondering whether anyone has had any experience (personal or know somebody) who has tried Lighter Life or Lighter Life Fast (the 5:2 diet)? Thanks.

Dan, friday 14-Nov-25 10 2,406
RuthG
Anyone doing cambridge diet?
RuthG, 26 May, 2009 at 14:07

Hi all, very long time no see! I'm back doing the CD, I've lost 14.5 lbs in 2 weeks, so I'm quite happy with that. I know that VLCDs are a bit of a bone of contention on here, but I'm using this as a...

Dan, friday 14-Nov-25 14 4,128
Rachel
Makeup & Hair Cost
Rachel, 10 November, 2024 at 17:34

Hi all, I’ve been quoted £460 for makeup alone this includes a trial for me and my makeup on the day as well as my two bridesmaids and mother on the day Is this reasonable?

Haldee, saturday 12-Jul-25 5 708
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wedding Dress challange.( Slimming world) wanna join me?
kerry2016, 1 January, 2015 at 11:18

Hi everyone, Im starting slimming world on Monday and a exercise program i've found on youtube. it seems easy enough. My problem is I slip and then think ahhh well might as well eat the Chinese or...

Duncan, friday 14-Mar-25 38 6,810
Rache
Healthy low cal non fruit snacks
Rache, 13 May, 2008 at 15:06

I'm not asking for much am I? ? I'm allergic to almost all fresh fruit (berries, apples, pears, most nuts) except citrus fruits, and have a very sweet tooth. Dried fruit is ok but I can eat a tonne of...

John, monday 17-Feb-25 13 2,913
Dani
Decided on your wedding makeup look yet? 💄
Dani, 21 October, 2024 at 11:10

This month we are celebrating our beauty professionals on Hitched!.. Whether you're a makeup addict or just starting out, there's something for everyone! If you're feeling stuck, here's some inspo to...

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Natural makeup 😊

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Full glam 💄

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Not sure yet...

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Sunbeds
Joanna, 14 October, 2024 at 08:43

Hi all, Firstly, i know the dangers of sunbeds, and I am only planning to use them for the wedding - I hate the sun so I don't ever sit out in it unless I don't have a choice on holiday etc. Would...

Bella, wednesday 8-Jan-25 2 91

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