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jen-lou

United Kingdom · From October 2013

Happily married 🎉

16 of July of 2016

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hair and makeup, one person or separate,
jen-lou of Planning, 16 of October of 2014 at 19:28

I know I posted the other day about makeup trials, and thanks for the input, I will make sure we all have a trial, but, ive been looking into this part of the day more, and was wondering, for those...

Jason, friday 5-Aug-22 22 7,224
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Laurafish - 16 July 2016
jen-lou of Planning, 8 of July of 2016 at 09:46

Another one of the original 16 July gang. Can't wait to finally see what you have been planning all these years as you kept it all on the quiet side. Wishing you all the best for your big day im sure...

samwillow, saturday 16-Jul-16 11 1,164
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Flower girl dresses.......AGAIN!
jen-lou of Planning, 1 of March of 2016 at 14:05

This is still a hard one for me to find something I like. Im pretty sure I have posted all kinds of ideas on this in the past. So, I have come across these. I think they are super cute, and they do...

jen-lou, thursday 3-Mar-16 11 1,706
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Reminder - Good Luck threads 2016
jen-lou of Planning, 8 of January of 2016 at 10:36

Just a reminder for the good luck threads, I know I am terrible for not looking there. Here are the the January 2016 bride and grooms 6th - Jayne E 8th - LaurenAshleigh 9th - kerrie_jay 16th - NB87...

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Little Girl Dresses
jen-lou of Planning, 7 of January of 2016 at 13:45

I haven't really been on here for so long now, not had much to do. But now we are just over the 6 month mark it's starting to pick up again. Im looking at dresses for the 2 flower girls/junior...

jen-lou, thursday 7-Jan-16 5 945
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Chalkboard crates -Groupon
jen-lou of Planning, 11 of October of 2015 at 08:36

Just saw these on Groupon, they may be of use to some of you ☺ Rustic Wooden Crates Three-Pack in Choice of Colour for £24.98 http://gr.pn/1NyDidp

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When to buy?
jen-lou of Planning, 13 of August of 2015 at 08:31

I was wondering how far in advance / when is best to buy your wedding underwear? What's everyone else doing?

LuxuriousRedConfetti, thursday 3-Sep-15 12 1,468
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ASOS
jen-lou of Planning, 6 of August of 2015 at 09:58

I've just had an email from ASOS with all kinds of wedding related outfits, guests, bridesmaids and brides ?. Hopefully it'll help someone.

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dress order
jen-lou of Planning, 3 of August of 2015 at 20:34

I've had a bit of hoo Haa getting my dress into the bridal shop, I know I still have a way off yet, but to cut a long story short, it's now in the shop and I went at the weekend to try it on for the...

jen-lou, tuesday 4-Aug-15 5 962
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Living social
jen-lou of Planning, 2 of August of 2015 at 09:34

Was just having a nose on living social this morning and they have this on offer (sorry I couldn't figure out how to share the link) hopefully it'll help someone wanting to do the photo guest book....

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Do we have any "crafty" people on here?
jen-lou of Planning, 26 of July of 2015 at 17:23

I have purchased some glass pain to decorate some wine glass for my friends for my hen do, but, the glass paint I have picked up says "for decorative use only". I know not to paint around an inch or...

3d jewellery, sunday 2-Aug-15 5 996
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Just a bump for the good luck threads, it seems a little on the quite side over there....
jen-lou of Planning, 17 of February of 2015 at 16:54

..as the subject says

MrsV-wasMissB, wednesday 29-Jul-15 12 1,597
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Perfect memory frame
jen-lou of Planning, 26 of July of 2015 at 16:50

Just thought I'd share the perfect memory frame I got from the range this weekend for £9.99. Well hang 5he photos on the side with the pegs (it even says "forget me not" on the bottom). I just need to...

FutureSamW, sunday 26-Jul-15 2 561
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Sorry, i'm cross posting (craft related)
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 26 of July of 2015 at 17:57

I know some people don't venture over to the wedding planning much, but if anyone can help, it would be great. Thanks https://www.hitched.co.uk/chat/forums/t/508852.aspx

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Heads up BHS wedding sale 70% off
jen-lou of Planning, 21 of July of 2015 at 11:53

Just had an email to say that BHS have got a 70% sale on their wedding stuff. Not too sure if it is online only but I just spotted one of the bridesmaid dresses down from £80 to £24!! Hopefully...

jen-lou, tuesday 21-Jul-15 1 575
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Jen-lou's year mark planning thread (mega-flash-athon)
jen-lou of Planning, 15 of July of 2015 at 16:33

Oh my word! tomorrow we hit the year mark ? where the eff did that time go??!!? So I thought I would put everything in one place so here goes, it's going to be a long one! ha: This is my original...

Nims, thursday 16-Jul-15 20 1,713
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Box
jen-lou of Planning, 12 of July of 2015 at 19:48

It's been a good and eventful weekend. I managed to get some time alone with our nice, she can be a little difficult but she was talking about our wedding and said she was looking forward to it. I've...

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old threads
jen-lou of Feedback to Hitched, 15 of May of 2015 at 20:16

We were wondering if it's possible to "lock" old threads to read only? We've had a large number of old threads, some of them dating back to 2013 popping up with people answering the original question...

jen-lou, friday 5-Jun-15 14 2,046
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TV shows / Films
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 31 of May of 2015 at 19:55

I'm on my own all week, OH is on his way to London for work and won't be back until Friday ?. I'm looking for inspiration of films or TV shows to watch this week, nothing scary though as I'm a wimp!...

HappyIvoryCars344, tuesday 2-Jun-15 9 1,131
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TV show - The Affair
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 22 of May of 2015 at 19:34

Has anyone watched it, what you think of it? (I'm only up to episode 4 so no spoilers if you've seen it all)

bliss_balloons, tuesday 26-May-15 8 1,073
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Yes i'm going there...yes i'm being "that guy"...
jen-lou of Planning, 15 of May of 2015 at 12:34

Just a polite little note, this has been bugging me the last few months. I know you search looking for previous posts that could answer your query, but can I just ask you before you reply, can you...

MrsShep, saturday 23-May-15 62 4,782
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DIYers and crafty hitchers
jen-lou of Planning, 17 of May of 2015 at 19:57

Hi all, I'm looking to print on some vellum paper to wrap around some voite candle holders. Has anyone had any experience in printing/ using vellum paper? Would be grateful for any tips ?

jen-lou, sunday 17-May-15 1 441
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Dreaded phone upgrade
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 14 of May of 2015 at 16:01

I was all set to keep my phone, even though i've got a big scracth on the screen, it didn't bother me. but since the last software update my phone has been awful, including the battery life. I cant...

Asmurfette, saturday 16-May-15 17 1,559
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Excitement Overload!!!
jen-lou of Planning, 13 of May of 2015 at 10:09

Some of you may remember that I posted about trying to find a hotel near our reception venue and the only place I could find was a normal B&B, and they wanted around £430 for 2 nights stay and it...

Shelly70, wednesday 13-May-15 6 888
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Breaking in Wedding shoes (tip)
jen-lou of Planning, 10 of May of 2015 at 16:23

I've been trying slowly to break in my wedding shoes, they are just a little on the tight side. After doing some research on the best ways to break in shoes, which included wearing thick socks and...

Calella, monday 11-May-15 7 1,281
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Opinions - Capes, veils, nothing.
jen-lou of Planning, 2 of May of 2015 at 15:42

I have been toying with the idea of having a veil, but there has not been anything that grabbed me. I was looking on one website of a lady that makes veils all by hand and shes not too far from me,...

Fairytales19, sunday 3-May-15 10 1,382
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...what the...
jen-lou of Planning, 19 of April of 2015 at 18:09

I have just been quoted £438 for 2 nights stay in a small B&B by our wedding venue!!? I feel so ripped off, this is room only too and i'd need 20% deposit to secure the booking. Now, i'm at a...

jen-lou, sunday 19-Apr-15 8 1,094
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Engraving Help
jen-lou of Planning, 13 of April of 2015 at 21:58

Ive managed to find a black pocket watch for my OH, it has taken me months to find one, at a reasonable price, and I can get from the uk. I'm getting it for him as a wedding present, and I want to get...

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Bridesmaid / flower girl getting ready.
jen-lou of Planning, 5 of April of 2015 at 14:53

Im staying in a hotel close to our reception venue the night before the wedding and staying there the night of he wedding also. Its about a 20 min drive from home. Im only having 1 adult bridesmaid, 1...

jen-lou, sunday 5-Apr-15 4 1,645
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Cocktail help
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 6 of March of 2015 at 13:47

I've not been on much recently, I popped by earlier in the week and managed to stumble on on the latest "you are mean as you don't agree with what i'm saying" posts. so hope everyone's doing ok ?....

jen-lou, tuesday 10-Mar-15 18 1,476
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cannot figure it out!
jen-lou of Off Topic Posts, 14 of February of 2015 at 22:14

Can anyone help me, I'm trying to order a Lokai bracelet (can't paste the link for some stupid reason) I want a genuine one as there are a lot of fakes going round, now, I can only order it from...

MadamRed, sunday 1-Mar-15 6 1,406

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