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Barefoot

United Kingdom · From August 2011

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7 August, 2012

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kdempsey
Band have requested refreshments?
kdempsey, 23 August, 2013 at 11:04

HI everyone I've been checking the T&Cs of our suppliers (one week to go!) and spotted that the band have requested refreshments. Has anyone else found this, and what do you normally supply? The...

noelfraser, saturday 21-Sep-13 22
Bookish
Did you go suit shopping with your OH?
Bookish, 23 August, 2013 at 12:34

I sent mine by himself (he's yet to choose a best man, can't decide between two 'best' mates from different social circles) and apparently the woman in the shop was surprised I didn't go with him. I...

Foote2c, monday 26-Aug-13 41
W
Wedding shoes - what would you do?
Wifeytobe88, 22 August, 2013 at 14:05

Hi everyone, this is a really insignificant wedding problem...so where better to ask for advice than on this forum! I'm getting married in Feb next year, colour scheme is duck egg blue and silver. My...

BrideCummins14, friday 23-Aug-13 14
Rosco298
Honeymoon ideas
Rosco298, 19 August, 2013 at 16:34

OH and I are trying to decide on a honeymoon. We want to go somewhere neither of us has been before as we would like to experience new things together. THis rules out most of the carribean, Thailand,...

Barefoot, thursday 22-Aug-13 19
ShropshireLass
Torn between two dresses FLASH!
ShropshireLass, 21 August, 2013 at 10:18

Pics removed

AmnesiaCustard, wednesday 28-Aug-13 37
M
benefits Britain 1949
murphy88, 19 August, 2013 at 21:07

Anyone else getting annoyed by this? I work damn hard and i struggle!!!

murphy88, monday 19-Aug-13 1
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I keep having dress wobbles
sdurn, 16 August, 2013 at 13:48

I keep thinking my dress is going to turn up and im not going o like it :'( I loved it in the shop everyone there thought OH MY GOD!! Happy tears from everyone! Now im thinking its going to turn up...

sdurn, monday 19-Aug-13 13
Hoddy
Do you have to have wedding insurance?
Hoddy, 16 August, 2013 at 15:16

We are trying to keep the costs down of the wedding and are trying to find ways to cut costs. Is having wedding insurance a necessity? What exactly does it cover you for? What is it for??? As MIL to...

Hoddy, thursday 22-Aug-13 30
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Honeymoon - straight after the wedding or wait????
Germanbride, 18 August, 2013 at 17:27

Hi all, we have been to the travel agent today to see what the options are with regards to our honeymoon. Now this is the second marriage for my OH so he is not too bothered for a typical honeymoon....

Oliver, monday 26-Jan-26 24
BarcaGirl25
Can I ask a favour please?!
BarcaGirl25, 17 August, 2013 at 19:39

Sorry bad pun! Wow these pics are big! These are mock ups of our favour boxes. Which do people prefer? OH wants to alternate but I'd rather use one colour for these and the other for the paper boats...

havecreditwillwed, sunday 18-Aug-13 20
K
no children and invites
Katty1234, 15 August, 2013 at 14:29

Hi ladies Now I know this is something that is always a bit of a sensitive subject and discussed before but just wanted to get your opinion with regards to wording on invites. For a variety of reasons...

Hannah1912, sunday 18-Aug-13 26
Erin8
What first name were you nearly given?
Erin8, 15 August, 2013 at 19:33

Randomly at work today we got discussing what first names our parents nearly gave us. What did everyone nearly get called? I was going to be Sian, Emma, Katie or Sophie. Apparently my parents really...

Icklefee, friday 16-Aug-13 56
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Married aboard.. whats happens when you return
Soon2b_MrsB, 12 August, 2013 at 22:28

Hi Am getting married in las vegas, and i was wondering what i need to do so that UK knows i got married... do i need to do anything when am back here ?

Soon2b_MrsB, wednesday 21-Aug-13 4
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Hair Stylist needed in West Midlands
ExcitedBridetobe 2013, 15 August, 2013 at 13:25

Hi, Just wondered if anyone can recommend a hair stylist for my wedding day.. I've been let down last minute by the stylist I had booked so wondered if anyone would be able to suggest anyone? There...

MrsJenLarkin, sunday 18-Aug-13 10
Hoddy
OMs - Did the rain ruin your big day?
Hoddy, 15 August, 2013 at 10:15

I know when I booked my wedding some family members said things like "oooh July, at least the weather should be nice" but the weather has never really crossed my mind as being an issue. If it rains we...

Peter, thursday 15-Aug-13 24
*Mrs M to be*
Idea of hair and makeup costs?
*Mrs M to be*, 14 August, 2013 at 18:31

Hiya Ladies I haven't started contacting salons etc yet and know prices will differ slightly from place to place but wondered if anyone could give me an idea of costs for wedding day hair and makeup...

Barefoot, thursday 15-Aug-13 15
Jaysmonkey
How much did you pay for your wedding ring?
Jaysmonkey, 14 August, 2013 at 15:43

Hello, first off I have a bespoke engagement ring designed by the dearest otherhalf, I adore it, however it means I need to get a custom made wedding ring. We've approached the jewelers who made my...

Excitedbridetobe2014, tuesday 27-Aug-13 27
Erin8
Where to buy moving cardboard boxes?
Erin8, 13 August, 2013 at 21:46

Does anyone know where l can buy some moving cardboard boxes? So far l have only found that the storage rental places sell them and they are rather expensive. We haven't moved in 5 years and we have...

Jerry, tuesday 15-Mar-22 14
Ali_G
Are you too intelligent for your job?
Ali_G, 13 August, 2013 at 14:27

Https://www.theguardian.com/money/work/iqtest Apparently I am. I scored 15, which apparently means I'm more intelligent than I should be for my job!

*Mini*, friday 16-Aug-13 32
Mrs Bass
Spa stay recomendations please!
Mrs Bass, 13 August, 2013 at 09:55

Short story- recommend me spas all around the country for a hen do! Long story- My best mate is getting married next year and her sister has set up a FB group to start coming up with hen do ideas. My...

Mrs Bass, wednesday 14-Aug-13 14
B
Signing off as a Miss! :-) *FLASH NOW INCLUDED!*
bridejuly2013, 25 July, 2013 at 08:32

Thanks to all you lovely hitchers for all your support and inspiration over the last 16 months. Good luck to everyone with weddings this weekend and in the future! ?

bridejuly2013, monday 12-Aug-13 14
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So where and why did you choose your destination?
Nanoushka, 10 August, 2013 at 11:53

Ladies, this part of the forum seems to get neglected so not sure who will see this thread. For those of us getting married abroad, just curious as to: 1) Why did you choose to marry abroad? 2) Why...

NYCBride, sunday 12-Jan-14 17
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How much are you planning to/did you spend on your wedding?
gc615, 9 August, 2013 at 16:52

Just wondering what people are budgeting (or did budget~) for their wedding? What things are you doing to help you stay in budget?

slou90, wednesday 14-Aug-13 66
alyj66
Wedding part 1...The Legal Bit *flashes*
alyj66, 10 August, 2013 at 12:55

Hi Just a quick one before the evening BBQ. The legal bit was quick, happy and very laid back just as we wanted;

Trish2014, monday 12-Aug-13 27
C
What you dreamed of?
catnor, 8 August, 2013 at 04:57

Is anyone else in here not having the wedding that they have always dreamed of? i got engaged at te begining of this year and immediately got excited about the planning process. On talking to my...

EmmaM88, friday 9-Aug-13 18
Pompey
Tonight
Pompey, 7 August, 2013 at 14:47

Off to see this avec ma petite soeur: Can't think of anything better to do when I'm feeling like this! We'll have a blast singing all the songs super loudly I'm sure. What's everyone else up to this...

~Peanut~, thursday 8-Aug-13 41
charlottelucy
First anniversary in Venice!
charlottelucy, 7 August, 2013 at 15:12

Hubby and I are off to Venice next Friday for our first wedding anniversary and I cannot wait! Any hitchers been before and have any suggestions? Also any idea on how much cash we will need for 3...

venart, tuesday 13-Aug-13 10
Barefoot
First year down, many more to go!!
Barefoot, 7 August, 2013 at 08:22

Happy anniversary to us!! Amidst the brick dust and wet plaster, we've made it to our first year. OH gave me this, an origami artwork thingy with replicas of our wedding outfits, right down to the...

*MM3*, wednesday 7-Aug-13 22
*Mini*
What defines working class for you?
*Mini*, 7 August, 2013 at 09:22

I was going to post this on the other thread but thought it warranted one of its own. Few hitchers says thier upbringing was 'working class' so I'm wondering what defines this? I see working class as...

Ohwhatatuesday, friday 9-Aug-13 78
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2.5 weeks to go dress tight :-(
Loulou10, 7 August, 2013 at 07:51

Ladies, help!! i collected my dress at the weekend after having the length altered and brought it home before it is steam cleaned. just tried it on and its a bit tight around the upper...

SarahW73, friday 23-Aug-13 20
Miss Twizz
List of often forgotten little details...Any OM input? Please?
Miss Twizz, 6 August, 2013 at 18:52

Hi Ladies I don’t know if this is a good idea for a post or if it has already been done somewhere….. but I thought it might be helpful if we share any points or little details that we think might...

Wedding Photography, friday 9-Aug-13 25

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