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alibarry
my dress doesn't fit
alibarry, 5 August, 2010 at 10:47

I went for my fitting yesterday with 8 weeks and 3 days to go to the wedding and my dress doesn't fit......the privacy panel at the back wont do up.............a standing joke between me and my...

Steve, sunday 23-Nov-25 6 2,281
mrs wild 2b
Might keep me going!
mrs wild 2b, 6 January, 2010 at 20:19

Hi all, Just thought Id post my diary of meals really. Im new and feel like it might help me stay on track if I have to have to post it everyday! Yesterday Tusday 5th Breakfast -none (Bad I know)...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 1 871
mrsdogzy
Slimming World and pregnancy / breast-feeding
mrsdogzy, 21 June, 2010 at 18:28

Before I got pregnant I lost 1 stone 9lbs (started at 13 stone 9lbs and was 12 stone when I got pregnant) and had a stone to lose (target was 11 stone). Despite initailly hoping not to put on too much...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 1 830
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 4,338
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 1,380
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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 1,740
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 5,469
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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 55
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Slim Fast
churchbride, 26 October, 2011 at 10:59

Hi Quite an easy one - Has anyone done Slim Fast? How did you find it? How much did you loose? I have about 2 stone to loose and would like to drop 2 dress sizes. I dont want to do it as a permenant...

Dan, monday 17-Nov-25 12 2,836
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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 8 827 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 3 786
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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 1,183
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 2,399
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Sun beds…
Shay, 24 September, 2023 at 22:08

I have never been on one nor ever considered one until now. In the summer if we get some sun ofcourse I have lovely glowing bronzed skin. The last few years I have gotten very sensitive skin that I...

Dan, friday 14-Nov-25 5 153
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 4,112
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 5 681
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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 6,784
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 2,911
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...

No makeup for me!

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4 votes

Natural makeup 😊

56%

48 votes

Full glam 💄

25%

21 votes

Not sure yet...

14%

12 votes

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Last vote saturday 15-Feb-25 3 70
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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 75
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Make up
Joanna, 26 February, 2024 at 18:52

Hi I went to see hair and make up artist and tbh it was dreadful. Very rushed and I hated it. Who is doing their own make up and what are you using? Has anyone used counters in John Lewis make up...

Mahira, thursday 14-Nov-24 2 164
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Hair/ make up let down
SunnyYellowStationery678, 16 July, 2024 at 10:58

I am getting married on 6th September i have been let down by the hair and make up artist i had booked. Any recommendations?

SunnyYellowStationer, tuesday 16-Jul-24 43
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Best way to hide hyperpigmentation on back
Sarah, 10 March, 2024 at 15:51

I've had some chemical peels and laser to try to fade pigmentation on my back from old acne scars, but they are still noticeable. I really want to get them covered up as my dress is a low cut back. I...

Greeny, friday 14-Jun-24 3 190
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Urgent Hairdresser !
Valentina, 29 May, 2024 at 08:39

Good morning, I am getting married the 20th of July 2024 in Guilford. I am looking for a package of Me my mum and 4 bridesemade ( 3 up and 3 blow dry ) but in case I can reduce the total to 4 people...

T S, thursday 6-Jun-24 1 53
Pete
Mobile hairdresser needed
Pete, 5 June, 2024 at 22:26

Hello. Short notice but that's how I roll. But looking for a mobile hairdresser within Watford area for 7am on the 17th of July 2024. Looking to get hair up. Thanks

Pete, wednesday 5-Jun-24 15
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Hair dye
Mrsswain2Beagin, 30 May, 2024 at 08:28

Hi, I'm renewing our vows in September and I'm wanting to have my hair dyed for it. How long in advance would be safe to do it so it still looks fresh on the day? TIA

Shay, saturday 1-Jun-24 1 113
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kassia12, 21 December, 2009 at 02:26

Wholesale 925 tiffany & co jewelry, www.1837fashion.com ,Email:***********@***.*** , china Factory ,wholesale Tiffany jewelry, necklace, sterling silver charms bracelets ,tiffany & co...

Duncan, wednesday 22-May-24 334
Amanda
The Orangery, Kent - Hair and Make Up
Amanda, 5 April, 2024 at 21:30

Hi everyone, Hope you're all well. I am getting married at The Orangery in Maidstone, Kent in September this year and am really struggling with who to choose for my hair and make up. I'm in a...

Amanda, wednesday 10-Apr-24 2 186
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Hair on the day!
Shay, 21 March, 2024 at 19:56

My wonderful hairdresser has gone to have her little baby! She announced in November she was having a baby so told me to get my hair trials in. I have had 2 and they just weren’t me. Nothing to do...

Monster, thursday 4-Apr-24 4 381
Ella
Hair and makeup pricing
Ella, 20 July, 2021 at 09:51

I was wondering how much other brides have paid for hair and makeup? I’ve been quoted £700 for myself, mum and 2 bridesmaids. When you brake it down it makes sense but seems like a lot of money...

Ellie, tuesday 12-Mar-24 15 2,048

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