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Sam&Louise
Sam&Louise

United Kingdom · From October 2011

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Happily married 🎉

12 of September of 2015

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YellowDiamond
Am I the most selfish bride in the world?!
YellowDiamond, 25 of October of 2015 at 10:26

Hello! im really looking for advice - and before you read any further please know I'm aware of how terrible and selfish and downright awful I'm about to sound, but it's really stressing me out! as a...

Faruk, thursday 23-Dec-21 12
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Where are The Otters? Who do I know?
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 23 of October of 2015 at 13:29

After popping back yesterday (the day before?), I noticed a distinct lack of Otters here. Despite knowing them all on Facebook, I am now testing them to see how many of them swing by here still.... ?...

Pompey, sunday 3-Jan-16 54 1
rockabird
insurance - yes or no?
rockabird, 24 of October of 2015 at 16:24

Hiya someone mentioned to me the other day about getting wedding insurance and after a lot of googling still none the wiser. the premiums seem quite low, one off payments of about £30. does anyone...

rockabird, saturday 24-Oct-15 5
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Dance free reception
Emmaanddarrenswedding, 24 of October of 2015 at 10:43

My fiancé and I are struggling with what entertainment to have during the reception after we have eaten. We don't enjoy dancing so don't want a typical band or DJ. We also don't want anything cheesy....

Sam&Louise, saturday 24-Oct-15 3
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Elopement vs Small Wedding
SunnyBlueStationery353, 24 of October of 2015 at 13:05

Hi All, Hope you could give me some advice! Me and my partner are in our early 20s and have been together for 6 years now. We are planning our Wedding for October 2016 but because of families and...

Lapland2015, monday 26-Oct-15 7
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Entertainment for only 6 guests!?!
RomanticYellowDecor469, 23 of October of 2015 at 05:00

Hi lovely people, please can you help. We've brought our wedding forward and I now have 14 weeks to plan a wedding from scratch!! We were going to have the most beautiful wedding but costs and guest...

Sam&Louise, saturday 24-Oct-15 2
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Fanhams hall - venue booked!
MrsCrockett2Be, 19 of October of 2015 at 13:31

Hello lovelies! Just had to post as I'm so excited we've now officially booked our venue for 29th July 2017! We've gone for Fanhams Hall in Hertfordshire. Anyone other summer 2017 or Fanhams Brides...

Neil Gratton Photogr, sunday 6-Dec-15 5
MrsStanleyToBe
What's your OH's most annoying Habit?
MrsStanleyToBe, 15 of October of 2015 at 10:19

Good Morning Hitchers As I was getting ready for work this morning, I went into our spare room and as usual had a wave of horror run through me!!! because the bed was strewn with my OH's clothes, he...

elliek92, sunday 25-Oct-15 25
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Best time of day to get married in December?
2brides, 12 of October of 2015 at 11:15

Has anyone here got married in December or January and can suggest the best time of day for the ceremony? It'll be cold, but we'll want some outdoor photos, so don't want to lose light. But equally we...

Peter, sunday 25-Oct-15 12
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What would be/has been your best piece of advice for the wedding day?
BridgetJonesNoLonger, 13 of October of 2015 at 10:45

I'm always interested to know what advice people would give a couple on their day .. If you are married do you have one piece of advice you would give to help make the most of the day? Or if you are...

2BMrsC, saturday 17-Oct-15 25
Sam&Louise
We got wed!! *a few little flashes*
Sam&Louise, 16 of September of 2015 at 12:24

Finally, 3 years after setting the date we got hitched on Saturday! I just wanted to pop on and say a massive thank you to the ladies and gents (HIBs included) who've wished us luck, offered...

Sam&Louise, wednesday 14-Oct-15 23
samidolls
Sam&Louise - 12th September
samidolls, 1 of September of 2015 at 21:54

Have a great day! Can't wait to hear all about it!

MrsStanleyToBe, friday 11-Sep-15 12
pink & glitz
its soooo quiet on here......
pink & glitz, 7 of September of 2015 at 19:09

When I first joined hitched, there were a lot more discussions/posts..... What has happened to the old hitched??? X

RomanticEmeralds, sunday 13-Sep-15 18
beccak
One Year On! *Waves To all September 2014 Brides*
beccak, 3 of September of 2015 at 11:52

Thought I'd pop back on to say hello to all those who remember me from last year and see how you're getting on. MrsShep I see you are still very busy helping out all the brides to be ? The year has...

Sarah_88, saturday 7-Nov-15 10
overtherainbow
Feeling a little bit sad but excited!
overtherainbow, 4 of September of 2015 at 11:03

Most long time hitchers will know me as Brenda, Rainbow Florist. I officially reached retirement age a year last April and decided then that I would stop doing wedding flowers and look forward to a...

Lapland2015, tuesday 8-Sep-15 11
mustard_mitt
September 2015 brides
mustard_mitt, 9 of June of 2014 at 14:25

I know there's a few of us getting hitched in September 2015, so this thread is for us! We're getting married on 12th September at a gorgeous country venue in Warwickshire. So far we have the venue,...

Sevenyearhitched, wednesday 30-Sep-15 287
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Charity donation instead of wedding favours
Vicki2015, 6 of September of 2015 at 14:28

I never thought this would be so controversial! Instead of buying wedding favours we donated the money we would of spent to an charity appeal that is very important to us. We weren't going to bother...

AKWedding, tuesday 8-Sep-15 15
samidolls
Tash&Ste - 4th September
samidolls, 1 of September of 2015 at 21:53

Hope you have a fantastic day! Don't forget to come back ans write a nice long report!

vicgreen, monday 7-Sep-15 9
samidolls
MrsEdisToBe - 5th September
samidolls, 1 of September of 2015 at 21:54

Hope you have a wonderful time! come back and show us lots of pics!

LittleMissPanda, thursday 10-Sep-15 10
charlie_rabbit01
Seating for the ceremony
charlie_rabbit01, 28 of August of 2015 at 18:46

Are there any do's or donts? How does it work where does everyone sit ie the BM's best man, FOB etc We're not having a traditional hers on one side and his on the other. Were re also having only 17...

Sam&Louise, saturday 29-Aug-15 5
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Registrar AND celebrant?!!!
MrsKips, 29 of August of 2015 at 11:44

Hi, I'm not getting married for ages (2017)but have been thinking about my ceremony. My friend of 25 years has just qualified as a celebrant and I would love her to conduct our ceremony. However I...

Freya, monday 13-Nov-23 9 2
zoe@hitched
How involved is your other half in the wedding planning?
zoe@hitched, 25 of August of 2015 at 16:03

Hi! So it's a bit of a miserable afternoon - what better time to put together a poll? I'd like to know how involved your groom (or bride!) has been in the wedding planning. Please feel free to leave...

Chaffinch, friday 6-Nov-15 40
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VW Camper Van Hire Essex
MrsMtobe2016, 28 of August of 2015 at 13:25

Hi, I live in Essex and I'm looking into having a VW camper van as my transport from my home to the wedding venue. It will have me and the whole wedding party in. so 6 people in total. Anyone got any...

Jelly, thursday 7-Mar-24 9
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Crepe station!!
November11thwifey, 29 of August of 2015 at 17:19

My wedding is in November so will be lovely and chilly. We aren't getting married until 3.30pm and won't probly get to the reception venue till about 4.30/5pm we aren't having a sit down meal due to...

Sondy, sunday 30-Aug-15 5
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Wedding Fair
Katewatson, 29 of August of 2015 at 12:18

Hi, Can anyone recommend a good wedding fair? I live in camden and saw that Holiday Inn is having one in September have anyone been? Thanks! Susanna

LuxuriousOrangeCakes, tuesday 8-Sep-15 3
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Looking for an Essex hairdresser
SunnyPinkStationery319, 29 of August of 2015 at 18:57

Any recommendations for good wedding hairdressers in Essex??

FutureSamW, sunday 30-Aug-15 1
MrsWallaceToBe
Recommendations for an Essex Wedding DJ please
MrsWallaceToBe, 29 of August of 2015 at 13:57

Anyone have any recommendations for a DJ for an Essex Wedding? This months task is to search for and book our wedding DJ

Karen84, tuesday 1-Sep-15 3
Shelly70
When to cut the cake?
Shelly70, 25 of August of 2015 at 05:27

Hi All I was just trying to work out some timings for our day when it occurred to me that I don't know when you're meant to cut the cake. Do you cut it after the meal or do you wait for your evening...

Maryhf414, sunday 30-Aug-15 16
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Wedding Dress Prices
ThroughGreenEyes, 19 of August of 2015 at 19:06

Hi all As the subject suggests I am interested in the wedding dress prices of different designers. If anyone is willing to share the designer and price of their dress or ones they have seen that would...

MadamRed, tuesday 25-Aug-15 40
Mrs.K2b
Help needed - the TOG photo wish list!
Mrs.K2b, 19 of August of 2015 at 09:24

We have 9 (eek!) days to go, and our TOG is now wanting the list of all the must have photos we want. Neither me or OH are people that like posing in front of a camera, so although we don't want to...

Neil Gratton Photogr, thursday 20-Aug-15 8
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Bridal Store alterations or independent (London)
HCBao, 16 of August of 2015 at 10:49

Happy Sunday all! I've chosen and ordered my dress (hooray!), but I want to added some iridescent sequins scattered on it to give it some sparkle. The dress shop has quoted £285 to add the sequins and...

HCBao, friday 21-Aug-15 5

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