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PinkButterfly

United Kingdom · From May 2013

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8 June, 2014

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Are any brides TTC before the wedding?
MissExcited, 12 October, 2014 at 12:52

Hi ladies. I was just wondering if any of you have thought about trying to get pregnant before your big day or waiting to enjoy being married first? We're getting married next June and I've felt...

halloweeny, tuesday 9-Dec-14 76
TwoDucks
Broken Ankle....Wedding in 3 weeks!! :( What would you do?
TwoDucks, 2 November, 2014 at 12:51

Hi Hitchers, I went on my hen weekend on Friday and before the fun could even start I tripped down the last step of the stairs and have managed to break my ankle I'm several places!! Aside from the...

pipkins17, friday 7-Nov-14 34
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Davids bridal
carrie1978, 10 August, 2014 at 08:40

Hey ladies just wondering if anyone has been to davids bridal in Stratford have an appointment booked for the end of the month but have read some mixed reviews online xx

Beebs101, thursday 9-Oct-14 33
MrsB88
What is a bridal shower??
MrsB88, 14 September, 2014 at 14:45

Just out of interest? Same thing as a hen do?

PinkButterfly, sunday 14-Sep-14 2
CBeckford
Hair Help Needed! - Afro Bride
CBeckford, 11 September, 2014 at 10:22

Hi all, In Jan 2013 I decided to start growing my natural hair without any chemicals and chopped nearly all of it off to start my natural hair journey. I'm loving my afro but not I have no clue what...

CBeckford, friday 12-Sep-14 8
SunnyOrangeFlowers21
Venue gratuity
SunnyOrangeFlowers21, 22 August, 2014 at 20:49

My mum is wondering how much she should send as a gratuity for the venue staff who were there on the day. Did anyone else do this and how much did you send?

PinkButterfly, saturday 23-Aug-14 8 1
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save the date cards for 2016
katie_1818, 16 August, 2014 at 20:55

Hi we have just booked our wedding for 16th December 2016. I want to send save the date cards because its so close to christmas and I want everybody to know what date we have got booked. When should I...

jesikab4u, monday 18-Aug-14 14
Lizzywills
What have your wedding disasters been?
Lizzywills, 7 August, 2014 at 17:43

With a week and a day to go I sometimes wonder how I've got through some of the nightmare things that have gone on. Disaster is an exaggeration but I'll list some of the things we've managed to...

soraneko, sunday 10-Aug-14 48
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Wedding Boudoir as a gift: Yay or Nay?
BrideDenise, 6 August, 2014 at 13:55

Hi lovelies! What are your personal opinions regarding Wedding Boudoir Photography? (see the link below) I actually like the thought of having a small wedding bridal boudoir album as a gift to my...

cymruangel, monday 3-Nov-14 17
I-go-by-many-names
Did anyone get their male fiancé an engagement gift/ring?
I-go-by-many-names, 7 August, 2014 at 16:55

My OH and I are feminists. I often feel guilty therefore by the fact we didn't do away with the engagement ring tradition. We just went along with the 'man buys woman diamond' thing without even...

Sophie, wednesday 15-Apr-26 19
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Any other Pembroke Lodge Brides?
Allthatsparkles, 4 August, 2014 at 15:26

Hey there, I have been engaged for roughly 3 months and we have recently booked our wedding reception at Pembroke Lodge for Saturday 4th July 2015 in the Belvedere Room. It's all very exciting! ? Our...

teafortwo, sunday 13-Sep-15 26
xoxoxo2017
so why has gift giving / thank u cards become such a wedding faux par?
xoxoxo2017, 31 July, 2014 at 16:23

I can't believe how often I'm reading on.here that gift giving during speeches is seen as a negative? I for one.will be ensuring everyone person who has helped somewhat are recognised to all in...

xoxoxo2017, friday 1-Aug-14 16
Lizzywills
Who goes first, bride or bridesmaids?
Lizzywills, 31 July, 2014 at 14:50

I've been a brides maid 7 times (last time was 15 years ago though) and every time the brose has gone first and us bridesmaids have followed her down the aisle. but lately it seems that the bridesmaid...

MrsShep, monday 4-Aug-14 22
xoxoxo2017
Who are you?!??!?!?!?!?!?
xoxoxo2017, 29 July, 2014 at 18:41

So, since joining Hitched I have been 75% stress head, 25% me. And during this, whilst piecing little bits of information to user names and recognizing some of you, I havent actually taken the time to...

MischiefMumma, saturday 2-Aug-14 72
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How to pick the date???
Moonbeam88, 29 July, 2014 at 07:07

I know this is probably a really subjective question...but how on earth do you choose a month for your date?!! We know we want a Friday (venue cheaper and longer weekend for everyone, were 2016 so...

KinkyBride, tuesday 29-Jul-14 16
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evening rsvp's????
EXCITEDBRIDE15:), 29 July, 2014 at 11:39

I think this is a bit of a stupid question as I think I know the answer but thought would ask if everyone else put in RSVP's with the evening invitations??

NorthSouthGirl, tuesday 29-Jul-14 6
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Opinion on aisle runner please
rach_S_, 24 July, 2014 at 07:41

Morning All, I woke up at 3am thinking about aisle runners!!! So the first thing I'm doing is asking you lovely girls! I have booked to have one with petals down the side as I think it will brighten...

Yellow Stars, saturday 26-Jul-14 8
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unlicensed venue and registrar's signing, need some thoughts please!
JenniferRennifer, 24 July, 2014 at 09:13

Hi everyone, i've just joined as i really want some advice/thoughts on my situation. Basically we found a venue that is amazing it wasn't licensed but we were told they were hoping to be by our...

hollyhollytree, thursday 30-Jul-15 16
cinnamon009
Sound limiters?
cinnamon009, 23 July, 2014 at 12:18

Just had an email from our venue saying that they have had sound limiters installed in the main reception room and ballroom (where the disco will be). Having googled what they are, apparently if the...

thespectrumband@hotm, wednesday 23-Jul-14 9
alexandrawedding@hotmail.co.uk
Am I making a massive mistake not having a professional photographer?
alexandrawedding@hotmail.co.uk, 21 July, 2014 at 00:17

I'm starting to panic! My OH's stepdad is an amateur photographer and he was going to take the photos but I know he doesn't really want the stress and I'm worried he won't be part of the day or it...

PinkButterfly, monday 21-Jul-14 8
TwoDucks
Detachable Veil?
TwoDucks, 21 July, 2014 at 21:21

Hi lovelies, Im thinking I want a long veil for the ceremony and daytime but then a shorter one in the evening, so am looking for one that comes in two tiers and the long tier is detachable. Has...

TwoDucks, tuesday 22-Jul-14 1
BellaxXx
Evening
BellaxXx, 21 July, 2014 at 20:06

Hi ladies, so I've been engaged a week, I would like to get married in 2017, just not sure where to start? Any help would be appreciated xx

xoxoxo2017, wednesday 23-Jul-14 17
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Stepson not invited to wedding
PurpleBridesmaid172, 16 July, 2014 at 14:49

Advice needed on how to deal with our future inlaws !! My husband had been asked to be best man at his brothers wedding and we found out very early on that all the brides nieces and nephews were...

Pipsybus, thursday 17-Jul-14 17
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Civil ceremony interview on the day of your wedding
MrsB2015, 14 July, 2014 at 22:05

I have just read on a fb page that some registrars interview u together before your civil ceremony? I was under the impression they did it separately. Has anyone been interviewed together? Or been...

Alreadymarried, tuesday 15-Jul-14 11
sweetlikechocolate
back detail dresses and veils?
sweetlikechocolate, 10 July, 2014 at 13:23

I am looking at accessories to go with my dress and trying to decide whether or not to have a veil. My dress has pretty back detailing and I am not sure if a veil would ruin it. Anyone else had a...

sweetlikechocolate, sunday 13-Jul-14 15
SecretlyEloped
***Secret Elopement Report*** Finished!!!!!
SecretlyEloped, 6 July, 2014 at 17:50

I am quite the unconcise writer - so get a cuppa and prepare yourself for a feast of an elopement report, with probably several side helpings of tangential drivel... Our story starts in 2005, when we...

Monika, friday 20-Sep-24 69
ClaireD*
Booked a TOG? How long is their stated 'delivery date' for photos?
ClaireD*, 10 July, 2014 at 21:41

It's driving me mad that we still haven't received our main bunch, only a 'preview' set. We were told 'one week', and then after a month, we were told 'within 7 days'. That was 19 days ago ? I am...

PinkButterfly, thursday 10-Jul-14 6
Soon2bMrsSmith
Wearing Engagement ring
Soon2bMrsSmith, 10 July, 2014 at 20:42

Hi Everyone! I'm a newbie this might sound a silly question but does everyone wear their engagement ring all the time day and night?

MrsCWB, sunday 13-Jul-14 41
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Throwing bouquet
MrsB2015, 9 July, 2014 at 22:37

Is anyone throwing there bouquet or getting a separate one to throw? I don't want to throw mine, plus it has brooches in so could possibly cause damage! Not sure if the whole throwing of the bouquet...

MadamRed, sunday 13-Jul-14 27
xoxoxo2017
The box your engagement ring came in.
xoxoxo2017, 9 July, 2014 at 20:22

What did you do with it? I have a "Wedding Desk" in the spare room and I decided to use mine for a scented candle, gives some ambiance alongside my fairy lights and is quite relaxing when I sit here ...

icklesal, friday 11-Jul-14 22
yorkshirekiwi
Singing down the aisle
yorkshirekiwi, 9 July, 2014 at 05:24

I'm having the hymn Make Me a Channel of Your Peace as my processional music as it was my Granny's favourite and I wanted to find a way to incorporate it into the wedding, but OH and I had other hymns...

PinkButterfly, wednesday 9-Jul-14 9
xoxoxo2017
My Timings.....? Looking OK? Its a year away but I do like to be organised!
xoxoxo2017, 8 July, 2014 at 18:13

12am Bride and bridesmaids arrive at venue 12:30pm Groomsmen arrive at venue 12:45 - 13:15 Photos of groomsmen 13:30 Ushers start to welcome guests 2pm Ceremony Starts 2:45pm Ceremony Ends 2:50ish...

LoveIsEasy, tuesday 8-Jul-14 8

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