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monkey_nut

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16 September, 2011

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Hen Do's
irrelephant, 23 August, 2011 at 17:23

What are you doing/ did do for your hen do?

ButtercupSoph, wednesday 24-Aug-11 53
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dessy bridesmaid dresses
staceylynch6, 22 August, 2011 at 20:12

Does anyone know what the price range is for dessy bridesmaid dresses there are no prices on the website and have seen a few lovely dresses ?

staceylynch6, tuesday 23-Aug-11 18
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civil services - how to fill the gaps?
xmasbride11, 16 August, 2011 at 21:24

My friend got engaged a while ago and is having a civil service. I've never been to a civil service and I'm just wondering what do you do to fill the gaps instead of having hymns etc.

judeclarke, wednesday 17-Aug-11 7
Pinky6
Hen do- how much £?
Pinky6, 12 August, 2011 at 16:32

Not having my hen weekend until March but as we want it in London and it will be around the time of the planning of the Olympics I thought it would be a good idea to start shopping around for ideas....

Pinky6, saturday 13-Aug-11 27
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guilty?
staceylynch6, 12 August, 2011 at 23:20

Does anyone feel guilty on how much they have spent on there dress? i went a bit over budget on mine but love it but still get wee guilty pangs now and again as we are on a tight budget ?

monkey_nut, saturday 13-Aug-11 3
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Signing the register music
happycamper, 5 August, 2011 at 18:57

H2B and I both love Elbow - One Day Like This for the signing. It is probably long enough on its own (6 min 34 sec), but the powers that be are insisting we put another song on the cd. Biiiiiig...

jordas20, sunday 7-Aug-11 12
bls14
Are you having speeches before or after meal??
bls14, 5 August, 2011 at 15:46

We are having after but now wondering if this is best.. what are people doing?

SecretSquirrel123, tuesday 9-Aug-11 69
Jason Clark DJ
Getting Wed on a Weekday?
Jason Clark DJ, 4 August, 2011 at 12:22

I've just found this article on the BBC websites; "More and more couples are choosing to tie the knot on a weekday. Is the tradition of weddings on Saturdays under threat? A thick, luxuriant card...

Randomsabreur, saturday 6-Aug-11 32
Rod
Bit of a strange question - but its been bugging me.....
Rod, 29 July, 2011 at 10:25

When i walk down the aisle with my darling dad....do I hold his arm with one hand and my flowers with the other....and what side will he be on? TIA!! x

monkey_nut, friday 29-Jul-11 7
KateyP
Cheeky cost qustion - flowers
KateyP, 27 July, 2011 at 10:04

I know, I know, there's loads of threads like!! But can you tell me what you're paying for your flowers, and what your cost includes? Just weighing up some quotes i've had which were more than I had...

NikiST, thursday 28-Jul-11 21
Buzzee
Department Store Makeovers!?
Buzzee, 21 July, 2011 at 14:20

I have a few days off coming up so have decided to go and get some make up tips from a beauty counter. Never done this before so wondered if anyone could recommend a particular brand (I have heard...

Spangler, friday 22-Jul-11 14
littlemissbride
Who is getting married in the North East?
littlemissbride, 20 July, 2011 at 11:27

Hi I am new to hitched, and we have just set our date for next June. So looking for some inspiration, we only moved to Newcastle 2 yrs ago and still don't know many places. Any help would be...

monkey_nut, wednesday 20-Jul-11 15
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cake pops
staceylynch6, 19 July, 2011 at 20:34

Im thinking of making my own cake pops for my favours. has anyone tried these?

niche79, thursday 21-Jul-11 18
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Purple & Grey - Ideas needed!
scarybiscuits, 20 July, 2011 at 15:07

Hi fellow B2Bs! I want to have a light purple & ligth grey theme for my wedding. Does anyone have any ideas for this colour theme? Any help appreciated!

Sherrie H, wednesday 20-Jul-11 2
littlemissbride
Wedding Dress shops in the north east
littlemissbride, 20 July, 2011 at 11:48

Where did you look? New to area?

monkey_nut, wednesday 20-Jul-11 9
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flash me your shoes!!!
superlauren321, 16 July, 2011 at 18:20

Hi everyone, just wanting a little shoe inspiration (like anyone needs an excuse to flash shoes!). i do like traditional wedding shoes but they look ridiculous on me! at the same time, im worried that...

Little Pixie, monday 18-Jul-11 23
laura@smooch
Wedding Cake Decorating Course?
laura@smooch, 22 June, 2011 at 18:03

Hi all, Before I start, I'd just like to say I have emailed Darren at hitched and asked for, and been granted permission to put this post up. I hope nobody objects... Anyway, what most of you won't...

monkey_nut, thursday 23-Jun-11 28
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New Venue needed in newcastle / Coast
dizzydaisys, 2 June, 2011 at 09:53

Hi everybody, was originally planning my wedding for december 2011 at otterburn hall in northumberland. i have since found out i am pregnant and are changing the date to april 2012. now i am not sure...

dizzydaisys, friday 3-Jun-11 8
freb2reh
Got my dress **** FLASH****
freb2reh, 1 June, 2011 at 11:59

Well here goes, I know how you all like I flash so wouldn't want to let the side down. You have to excuse the gormless expressions and I will be losing some weight before the big day - thankfully I...

monkey_nut, thursday 2-Jun-11 30
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My dress has arrived!! (flash)
monkey_nut, 2 June, 2011 at 15:01

Hi All, My dress arrived last week and I know how you all like a good flash so I thought I would share. It still needs to be taken up (I'm stood on a small step) and I need to do more of those Goddamn...

Little Miss Tweety, thursday 2-Jun-11 24
JennyH10
Dress prices
JennyH10, 25 May, 2011 at 17:48

They vary so dramatically and yet they never ever mention the price on websites. It drives me absolutely crazy! Who wants to find a shortlist of beautiful dresses on-line then go into a load of bridal...

monkey_nut, thursday 26-May-11 18
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Excited and nervous?!
monkey_nut, 24 May, 2011 at 21:11

So I got the call today that my dress has arrived!! Cue mega excitement and dancing round the office... ? I'm going to see it/try it on this Saturday but now I feel a bit nervous that it won't look as...

Tray1980, tuesday 24-May-11 350
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HELP!! Tell me all about your dress please!
natski, 10 May, 2011 at 21:52

Hi! I am starting to work for myself designing and making bespoke wedding dresses, bridesmaids and flower girl dresses. ? Therefore I'd be very grateful if you could tell me about your dress plans /...

natski, saturday 21-May-11 39
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Entertainment for quests
Kat87, 9 May, 2011 at 19:59

Hi, I'm new here. Was hoping someone might be able to share any ideas they may have for us. Basically our venue have told us the latest we could do your wedding breakfast is 3.15 and it will last...

monkey_nut, tuesday 10-May-11 10
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Down about weight
mrs2bsoon, 10 May, 2011 at 13:27

I am trying to lose weight for my dress fitting end of June.....I was hoping the wedding stress would curb my appetite but it doesn't seem to be working. I tried weight watcher lost 7lb but got stuck...

happy_feet, tuesday 10-May-11 13
Nik_Nak
Work colleagues - who to invite and who not to invite?!?
Nik_Nak, 8 May, 2011 at 15:40

Hi guys I've just joined Hitched today and read some really useful stuff on here - thanks for sharing!!! I just thought I'd post my first question(s) on here - please be nice :o) My invites are going...

Petter, wednesday 8-Apr-26 21
*libby*
How much is your honeymoon costing??
*libby*, 7 May, 2011 at 21:35

We get married in 4 weeks and haven't even thought about our honeymoon yet. We have 2 children and still have the whole do we leave them behind/take them with us and short break/full on holiday...

spikeygoodness, wednesday 11-May-11 61
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Anyone else having a Graceful Tiers cake stand?
monkey_nut, 8 May, 2011 at 15:34

Hi All, I'm making my own cake and have ordered the Graceful Tiers cake stand (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wilton-Graceful-tiers-cake-stand/dp/B000XPTFNU). It arrived yesterday and I've spent the last...

sapphire_22, sunday 8-May-11 603
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Searching! For a lace cover-up...
emilyweb, 25 April, 2011 at 20:45

Hi all! I'm hunting down a lace 'cover-up' to go with my strapless gown. It's a cropped jacket, but the buttons go at the back, so the front looks almost part of the dress. They usually come 3/4...

bls14, friday 13-May-11 13
sara.jo
M&S wedding cakes!
sara.jo, 28 April, 2011 at 14:27

If like me, you do not want to spend LOADS on a wedding cake, M&S is a good stop! I have just ordered ours...delivery to a shop right near me 3 days before the date. I went to pay for three tiers...

lenny82, tuesday 3-May-11 31
ScillyB2B
My shoes!! **with flash**
ScillyB2B, 18 April, 2011 at 21:55

So excited to have bought my shoes!! Anxiously awaiting their arrival- I bought them new on ebay so I hope they will be ok- bargain at £17. If they dont fit I'll have to put them back up for sale....

ScillyB2B, monday 18-Apr-11 4

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