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Hi, I am new to the site and looking for some opinions. My fiancé and I are getting married on a seriously tight budget (registry office and day reception only) and we are not having an official...

I would like to buy my Mum and 2 Grans a keepsake to give to them on the morning of the wedding along with their cards. I've ruled out photo frames. Thinking maybe a nice brooch for Grans? Completely...

Hi, I'm after a little help please, we're getting married on 17th March 2013 and have decided on a vintage peacock wedding theme. My OH is in Afghan at the moment and has been there since July so I...

My wedding is long gone(report to follow soon!) but my sister is now getting married. She's pregnant and wants to get married quickly. Not shotgun but unfortunately my mum has just been diagnosed with...

I made the decision a while ago that there will be no children at the wedding only immediate family members. However, a friend asked what about having children just for the reception which i did not...

I really should warn you now that it would be a good idea to get a drink, some nibbles and a cushion. This is a read for those who have a bit of time on their hands. Hopefully the length of it is...

I am doing my own makeup but I have thread veins on my face and want a good quality foundation for the day that will cover without looking shiny in photos and will, most importantly, last all day! I...

Every time someone says this to me I panic. I've been so wrapped up planning our wedding for 29th December, I,ve done nothing about Christmas. Hope all you organised hitchers out there have got...

Hi! In my mind I have an image of the shoes I want for my wedding day, I just can't find them in real life!!! I want a low heel court in light blue with a white/ivory bow on the front. I have seen...

Hello everybody, Have you got any ideas for unique and alternative winter wedding ceremony? I created a pinterest board were I collect all my ideas, you can have a look here:...

I still need to buy everything to go with my dress... Shoes, veil, tiara, jewellery. But not sure what to go with as there's sparkle, pearls, etc on my dress. Then flower type ruching at the bottom. ...

How many wintnesses are you allowed at a church wedding? was hoping to ask maybe 3 x

Hello Ladies Would appreciate your feedback. The more I think about it, the more I like the idea of a mismatched reception. My dress is white but will have a red polka bolero, belt and shoes as well...

Is anyone else having / had bridesmaid woes..?? Sometimes I wonder if I've chosen the right people! One bridesmaid is engaged herself but hasn't got anywhere near to setting a date and her...

I'm meeting with the florist again tomorrow to decide on flowers. But I'm still flipping between two for the 2nd colour. Our BMs dresses are purple, the room is gold & pewter/silver. I can't...

Hi Hitchers, Quick question which has been bugging me! My registrar said not to wear my engagement ring down the aisle as I need a naked finger to put my wedding ring on. She said to wear it on the...

Please help! It has taken me flippin ages to find anything I like, but finally fallen in love with one from Glitzy secrets. It's a side headband thing which is flimsy enough to be fitted to my head...

I have had my veils hanging up for ages and the creases just don't want to drop out, anyone get any ideas how to do this

Hi All I really like the Enzoani 'Diana' dress, but am a bit confused as to where I can buy it from. Does anyone know if Benjamin Roberts owns Enzoani, or if they are the same? I have found a few...

Hey ladies, We've finally chosen our colour scheme, which will be hot pink and turqoise. It was always going to be hot pink with another colour, we just couldn't choose between green and blue. Anyway,...

My OH and his best man are both in the RAF. He told me yesterday he doesnt want a button hole. They'll be wearing their Number 1 unifrom until about 4ish, and then changing into their Number 5's, and...

Hi all Hitchers!! Just wondered if anyone gets stress flare ups on their skin? Since announcing our engagement & planning the wedding, I have had a cold sore (which has since gone) & then a...

I have my dress and after a slight wobble i love it ?, but i don't know what to do with my hair! I have medium length hair that im thinking of having half up half down, no veil and maybe a side...

Hi everyone, I have just discovered this amazing site. I am wanting a long sleeved wedding dress with a cathedral train. I have been looking everywhere and every bridal shop seems to offer me a shrug...

My dress is a full lace light coffee/ champagne colour....2 questions: 1. What colour veil do I go for? I want cathedral length so not sure if I have to get a champagne veil or if I could go for...

How are u planning on adding orange into your day ? My Bridesmaid dresses are orange and I'm wearing orange shoes. We haven't decided on flowers yet ...

I bought 3 tiara's for my flowergirls a while ago and stored them carefully in acid free tissue (so I thought!). I had ordered a fourth which came today for a last minute addition FG and got my other...

I've recently been doing some work for a wedding blog and wondered if any of you might be able to help. They're relaunching imminently and I wondered if anyone fancied donating any prizes. There'd be...