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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...
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...
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...
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,...
Anyone else getting annoyed by this? I work damn hard and i struggle!!!
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 ?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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! ?
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...
Just wondering what people are budgeting (or did budget~) for their wedding? What things are you doing to help you stay in budget?
Hi Just a quick one before the evening BBQ. The legal bit was quick, happy and very laid back just as we wanted;
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...