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Frugal Splurger

United Kingdom · From April 2011

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4 September, 2011

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BridalButterfly2012
What's your wedding day perfume?
BridalButterfly2012, 1 February, 2012 at 19:30

I have a few in mind and can't quite decide what to go for. Ate the moment i have a top 4 these are 1)YSL Elle 2)Armarni code 3) Jimmy Choo 4) Chanel chance What are you all having? Do the above seem...

Hiba, friday 27-Dec-24 86 1
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A bit of MOH help please :-) hw to curb the Bride's spending so her guest outlay hundreds ? ? ?
*Sparkles07*, 23 January, 2012 at 13:51

Hello this is my first post so apologises first for if i do anything wrong ? my problem is that i'm my best mates moh (which is fantastic) but just yesterday i've worked out HER wedding is costings...

Frugal Splurger, wednesday 25-Jan-12 24
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Guest list issues
bride2b84, 23 January, 2012 at 18:22

I am getting married next year and i am having issues with the future in laws regarding the guest list. My h2b and I have found the perfect venue which has everything that we want, however, the in...

HayleyMay, wednesday 25-Jan-12 16
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spiraling out of control *RANT alert*
kittypuss85, 24 January, 2012 at 22:03

We never wanted a fuss, we never wanted a big thing, it was all about me and him becoming "us".... 1) we thought we'd runaway and do it - but this would majorly upset too many people 2) The first...

HayleyMay, wednesday 25-Jan-12 6
Storky
**Hitched Census 2012**
Storky, 17 January, 2012 at 11:26

Ladies and gents of Hitched, With the usual post-Christmas influx of newbies, now seems like a good time to have a few questions, census style. I'll collate the information afterwards and will let you...

BlossomJ, tuesday 31-Jan-12 195
Nubbin
I'm just putting it out there...
Nubbin, 16 January, 2012 at 18:00

In the spirit of opinion dividing wedding plans, I'm going to be upfront. If I can get my hubby to be on board, I'm totally dressing up the dog in wedding gear, taking a picture and using it as our...

Frugal Splurger, tuesday 17-Jan-12 13
Macca87
Panic! Anyone else going the 'traditional' route?
Macca87, 16 January, 2012 at 06:53

Panic post! Is anyone else planning a wedding and house hunting at the same time. My partner and I are going down the 'traditional' route we haven't lived together (primarily because we're just out of...

Frugal Splurger, tuesday 17-Jan-12 7
Apples84
Hen party with a youngish bridesmaid
Apples84, 16 January, 2012 at 07:38

Hi Ive been starting to think of hen party ideas, if it was up to me I would probably just go into Leeds and have something to eat and lots of drinks but my guest list will include my mum, my sister...

* Tara *, tuesday 17-Jan-12 6
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Am I being selfish
loveheart2012, 11 January, 2012 at 18:40

Hi guys please tell me if I am being selfish. So me and my partner had arranged to go ring shopping and honeymoon shopping this weekend...I was so looking forward to do!!! However MILtb was over and...

Doris 5/10, thursday 12-Jan-12 20
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Those of u that made ur own invites...
MrsCoombs2be, 8 January, 2012 at 22:53

Can anyone recommend where to buy bits to make them? Or give me any inspiration? Thankyou in advance I really need to get cracking with these!!

ruby_tuesday, monday 9-Jan-12 12
moonpie1985
OT - I want a dog!
moonpie1985, 5 January, 2012 at 21:01

I have always grown up with dogs but since moving out 6 years ago, we have only had a cat and some fish. OH has said that we can't get a dog until after the wedding, so just starting to think about...

Victoria030384, saturday 7-Jan-12 24
ClaireMcToBe
Gifts! Am I just a massive cheapskate?!
ClaireMcToBe, 4 January, 2012 at 14:59

I have bought my bridesmaid and MOH gifts already, and OH wants to get his best man a hipflask. He sees no need to buy presents for the ushers (whenever he's been an usher he's never had a gift...)....

Frugal Splurger, thursday 5-Jan-12 14
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Anyone wearing gloves?
sgreen, 3 January, 2012 at 15:38

I watched too many period costume dramas over christmas, and I was struck by the elegance of ladies wearing gloves with their dresses. Anyone wearing them? and is this retro graceful chic? or just...

WeeKaty83, thursday 5-Jan-12 10
Storky
Dear Upduffed of OT
Storky, 16 December, 2011 at 09:11

How are you getting on, ladies? Feeling well or still queasy? Are you all looking blooming? Can we have a round up of the OTBaby due dates, please? I hope you'll be running sweepstakes as to size and...

agentblackcat, tuesday 3-Jan-12 42
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Vegas & Beach Honeymoon
hlb1970, 24 October, 2011 at 10:14

We are hoping to go to Las Vegas for 3 nights on honeymoon and then 7 nights at a beach location. Can anyone recoomend where to go for the beach location that involves as little travel as possible? xx...

Belle Mariee Bridal, tuesday 17-Jan-12 10
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Vegas - After the nuptials!
KALLUM, 8 December, 2011 at 14:30

We're doing the deed in Vegas in March. There will only 4 of us - my best friend and her boyf are joining us. The wedding is obviously small....and we are doing it at midnight.....but my question to...

crystalallen, wednesday 1-Feb-12 4
Ali_G
Is there some sort of law...
Ali_G, 6 December, 2011 at 11:36

That says an office has to be a certain temperature or everyone can go home? Our heating system is f*cked in the office. One day it's 100 degrees, the next it's minus 5. Today it's freeeezing!...

Trickers, wednesday 7-Dec-11 28
skyrocket
Hair stylist wanted for North Yorkshire/Yarm area
skyrocket, 22 November, 2011 at 09:20

I am really struggling to find someone to do my hair. I have phoned/emailed loads but NO-ONE gets back to me! Can anyone recommend someone please?

avintagebride, wednesday 23-Nov-11 5
Panjita
First Time Buyers
Panjita, 22 November, 2011 at 11:51

Has anyone on here recently bought a house for the first time? How difficult was it? How many times your wages do they offer these days? What %LTV did you get?

Frugal Splurger, tuesday 22-Nov-11 42
Mrs_imp
O/T Manchester hitchers..your fave restaurant?
Mrs_imp, 17 November, 2011 at 13:48

Hi ladies, I am after your help! My mum and 2 of her friends are coming to Manchester in December for a few days to do some Christmas shopping. I am meeting them for dinner and am looking for some...

Mrs_imp, friday 18-Nov-11 17
UnionJackDream
Remember loved ones, who can't be with you, on your special day
UnionJackDream, 15 November, 2011 at 21:44

I need your help girls in how I can include some of our families members who are no longer with us...let me explain: My brother died when I was 12 and I have a few memories of him, but obviously not...

ClaireMcToBe, thursday 24-Nov-11 13
Random Name
Has anyone ordered from Etsy before?
Random Name, 16 November, 2011 at 08:57

Hi all I have seen a few bits on this site that I am thinking of ordering. Has anyone ordered from them before? Is my account debited in sterling or dollars? Do I get charged by my bank if its in...

Made by Lawrie, thursday 17-Nov-11 12
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Save the Date Magnets
CLBOO36, 13 November, 2011 at 12:07

Have been told about this website www.wedding-magnets.co.uk for save the date magnets OMG not your normal designs at all they look amazing, I know that vista print etc do them but they are all boring...

Frugal Splurger, tuesday 15-Nov-11 10
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hate my colour scheme *sigh* **UPDATE PG2**
irrelephant, 10 November, 2011 at 16:05

The more i look at Navy blue and pink on the internet i just hate it more and more. I'm a little bit gutted that the bridesmaids pushed me into allowing them to wear navy blue and that i let them. But...

irrelephant, monday 14-Nov-11 24
jess290280
Flowers - Liverpool
jess290280, 6 November, 2011 at 21:34

Hi, I'm getting married on 3rd March 2012 in Liverpool and wondered if anyone could recommend a florist. I have a budget of £150, a theme of purple and ivory and like rustic styles. I need to get:...

jess290280, thursday 10-Nov-11 7
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Sopwell house
blondebride1, 2 November, 2011 at 16:50

Hello, Im new here so hoping someone will be able to help. I'm just wondering if anyone has used Sopwell house as their wedding venue? I posted on another wedding forum but didn't get much of a...

Peter, thursday 3-Nov-11 9
Doris 5/10
How easy was it to pick your wedding colours? flashes welcome.
Doris 5/10, 31 October, 2011 at 14:09

Hi Hitchers Did you find it easy to pick your colours for your wedding? I really don't have a clue!! We have ruled out certain colours............I keep leaning towards purple but I really like blue!!...

Tracy2012, wednesday 2-Nov-11 38
Frugal Splurger
Neon Boneyard pics as promised *FLASH*
Frugal Splurger, 24 October, 2011 at 11:56

Hi! On my wedding report thread ( And here's some others he took for us elsewhere:

saspip, friday 28-Oct-11 13
Gbutterfly
Recommend a cake supplier *North West
Gbutterfly, 24 October, 2011 at 14:13

Hi, can anyone recommend a cake supplier in chester, wirral, liverpool ?(north west area) Thanks

kathryn2010, tuesday 7-Feb-12 11
knitting_vixen
***Knitting Vixen's DIY, chilled vaguely vintage wedding. REPORT 17th Sept 2011 ****
knitting_vixen, 23 October, 2011 at 13:54

Right, I have found this task very daunting but finally managed to write the report. I got rather carried away so have written loads... you don't have to read it if you don't want ? This was very much...

Dani1984, tuesday 25-Oct-11 72
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To those getting married in a hot country...
BigRedCandle, 22 October, 2011 at 18:34

... advice please! My best friend will be getting married in Vegas and we're trying to work out which kind of dress she should go for. She'll be getting married in a hotel which will probably be air...

Lusitana, monday 24-Oct-11 9
kj82
Perfect way to beat the post-wedding blues......***UPDATED with new flashy!***
kj82, 22 January, 2011 at 11:17

.........a honeymoon baby!!!!! We aren't telling anyone yet as we lost our first in 2009 and its taken 2 years to get pregnant again. I'm a nervous gibbering wreck but just taking one day at a time...

looneysh, monday 24-Oct-11 70

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