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AFRICAN THEMED WEDDINGS
abcaboutweddings, 8 June, 2009 at 15:37

Has anyone had an African themed wedding lately? Just saw some pictures in one of the Scottish Bridal Magazines. Very inspirational and different. WOW! ?

bec84, monday 8-Jun-09 1 416
kath79
Banana Costumes
kath79, 29 April, 2008 at 15:35

I'm thinking of having agadoo as my first dance and after debs found this for me I really want to dress up the wedding party like the bananas in the background. Does anybody know where I could hire...

abcaboutweddings, thursday 1-May-08 5
maisybelle
Underwear recs for boudoir style pics
maisybelle, 29 April, 2008 at 21:23

I'm having a boudoir style photo shoot soon [:I] and am planning on investing in some new undies for the occasion - classy without breaking the bank! Any recs of shops/websites??

abcaboutweddings, thursday 1-May-08 1
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Is this necklace ok?
Foodlover, 29 April, 2008 at 22:02

Hi Guys, I am wearing this jacket as I have keratosis pilaris on my arms and i hate showing them:...

abcaboutweddings, thursday 1-May-08 12
KatieH in red
Linen suit hire
KatieH in red, 29 April, 2008 at 17:33

Anyone know if you can hire linen suits?? Particularly in the Midlands. Thanks

BespokeTailor, thursday 1-May-08 6
workinghard
Wedding handbags
workinghard, 30 April, 2008 at 13:35

I need one. I suppose it will actually be the bridesmaids who carry it so it needs to go with their outfit. They are in choc brown chiffon with an ivory sash. My dress is buttermilky gold colour with...

laraluv42, thursday 1-May-08 7
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Make Up Trial Saturday - Have no ideas!
Foodlover, 30 April, 2008 at 19:52

Hi Guys, I have my make up trial on Saturday but I do not really have anything in mind. I do want false eyelashes so when i cry bucket loads they will stay in place!! but apart from that i dont know...

abcaboutweddings, thursday 1-May-08 3
willownat1
Ok this is my first attempt
willownat1, 30 April, 2008 at 18:31

What do you think? They are my BM wands http://www.flickr.com/photos/26146856@N02/2454199051/

loobyg, thursday 1-May-08 12
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Brides have friends of all sizes
abcaboutweddings, 30 April, 2008 at 11:55

How many of us have been into shops where we have been told by the assistants to pick a dress out of a magazine or get our bridesmaids to try on the gown, because she is a size 10 and would look...

scotlady101, wednesday 30-Apr-08 36
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PROBLEM BRIDES (sposa)
abcaboutweddings, 29 April, 2008 at 01:47

How do you get brides who post false stories/experiences on your/other peopls web-sites????? HHHHHmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....id="Comic Sans MS">id="red">

lyni, tuesday 29-Apr-08 23
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Venues
lilone, 28 April, 2008 at 23:56

I'm a beginner at all this. I have no idea about prices etc so was just wondering what the average price for a wedding ceremony venue would be. That doesn't include the reception etc. Just the...

loobyg, tuesday 29-Apr-08 9
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What do you use to clean your makeup brushes??
gemm26, 27 April, 2008 at 20:20

As the title reads really? Thought I would have better luck on here with the make up HIBS? I have seen some solutions but others use shampoo?? Any advice grateful! Thanks xxx

Virgin Goddess, wednesday 30-Apr-08 12
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Help!!! Bridesmaid's dress
Penny29, 28 April, 2008 at 18:57

I'm not sure if I can ask this on here but I'm desparate. One of my bridesmaid's has announced that she is pregnant (there's around a month until the wedding). Her dress isn't going to fit and...

Penny29, tuesday 29-Apr-08 7
laraluv42
wedding post boxes
laraluv42, 28 April, 2008 at 16:57

Hello, Just wondering if anyone knows any good sites for customised wedding post boxes. I know Jayne @ Puddy Cards does these, but don't want to give her more work! xxx

Jayned, wednesday 30-Apr-08 7
Hepburn
Table Plan Techniques!
Hepburn, 28 April, 2008 at 17:20

How did you decide where to seat people? By friend groups? By similar interests? By age? Also how did you do it? Did you draw a plan of the room and move people around? Did you just do it on a list...

workinghard, tuesday 29-Apr-08 23
maisybelle
Cheap make up brushes?
maisybelle, 28 April, 2008 at 17:05

I want to invest in some decent make up brushes but they all seem to be so expensive - any recs??

curly, wednesday 30-Apr-08 13
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losing weight for wedding.
mrs zippy, 28 April, 2008 at 17:35

I know this may seem silly but it is worrying me. I am overweight 2 stone to be precise. Since i got engaged 5 weeks ago i have lost just over half a stone (which doesnt seem much but i was on holiday...

mrs zippy, tuesday 29-Apr-08 9
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Colour scheme - Reds/Orange
lilone, 28 April, 2008 at 23:31

Hi! My boyfriend proposed on Friday!!! (woo!!!) The wedding isn't going to be for a while. However, I have been drawn to the lures of wedding planning already. I'm trying to think of colour schemes I...

INeverThought, tuesday 29-Apr-08 8
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up styles
leelee, 28 April, 2008 at 13:16

Just wondering if anyone has some nice pictures of upstyles for my wedding. looking for someth?ing quite soft and girly. thanks

abcaboutweddings, tuesday 29-Apr-08 1
MrsW2b
Please help! BM's shoes! ..
MrsW2b, 28 April, 2008 at 22:10

id="Arial"> Hi everyone, Im in the need of some help on the subject of BM's shoes! I have 4 BM's, 1 aged 22yrs, 1 aged 13yrs and 2 aged 25yrs. The majority would like a fairly low heel and the CBM...

abcaboutweddings, tuesday 29-Apr-08 6
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Godless bible readings
tournesol, 28 April, 2008 at 22:39

Any ideas? ??

Tilly Floss, thursday 1-May-08 52
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Dress problems!
wedding_gal, 28 April, 2008 at 10:44

Having a stressful time at the moment! I have three bridesmaids, and me and two of them recently went to have a look at some bridesmaid dresses. I want my bridesmaids to be happy and comfortable on...

AmandaH85, wednesday 30-Apr-08 9
em-ster
incorpoarting those no longer with us...
em-ster, 27 April, 2008 at 20:13

When one of my gran's died 5 years ago, the one thing I was keen to rescue from her house were a collection of chintzy china tea cups! Tea was a big thing for her and always made properly. So, my idea...

abcaboutweddings, tuesday 29-Apr-08 13
Mogwai
Finally! I can join Hitched.com!!
Mogwai, 29 April, 2008 at 00:49

Hello everyone. I got engaged about 5 hours ago after 4 years of nagging my poor fiance. (such an unsual word for me... have I even spelt it correctly?) Some of my good friends (hello Ali and...

The Sock Chicken, tuesday 29-Apr-08 21
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O/T Gaaahh
Royalty, 28 April, 2008 at 16:44

Selfish post really. One of my members of staff was made redundant this morning, which was horrible, considering my boss didn't even tell me he was going to do it. i am gutted for her, we got on...

Royalty, tuesday 29-Apr-08 19
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Wedding Dress Storage Boxes
DonnaP, 15 April, 2008 at 17:01

Ok I really must do something about this! I've been married over 7 months now and my dress is still hanging in the spare room in it's dress bag. We're about to move house so I must get a proper box to...

DonnaP, sunday 27-Apr-08 8
loulou200609
Colours - what would go???
loulou200609, 22 April, 2008 at 15:40

Hi everyone, I am thinking about having moss green as my colours, my dress isnt white its more ivory - what colours would you suggest to go with the Green? I was thinking maybe gold or would all that...

Sherrie H, wednesday 23-Apr-08 7
vikki-04/07/09
Best place to buy ribbon ?? HIB poss ????
vikki-04/07/09, 22 April, 2008 at 11:09

I am looking to buy some ivory ribbon, i think about 2 inch wide. It's to wrap around the flowers. Does anyone know where is best to buy or if i should be using something else ??? Thanks

abcaboutweddings, wednesday 23-Apr-08 10
saz71
Sottero and Midgely Price range anyone?
saz71, 22 April, 2008 at 12:02

Hello - I've spotted a dress I really like (shame I've already got one isn't it [:I]) But anyway its this one: http://www.sotteroandmidgley.com/dress.aspx?pageSize=32&page=0&style=JSM1095...

elf, sunday 27-Apr-08 15
Pina Colada
RIP Pina Colada (not dead)
Pina Colada, 22 April, 2008 at 13:52

I have reinvented myself now that I am officially registred as a HIB! Hurrah! ?

Pina Colada, wednesday 23-Apr-08 31

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