Discussions I've Participated In

Two that immediately spring to mind are: 'Chillax' and 'Anyhoo' ... GO!

Any of us OTers have any to share? My mum used to work in the theatre and once tripped up over Jack Dee who was wandering around backstage (she is very tall and he is not, and I think they crashed on...

I was just wondering what your thoughts are of balloons as decorations at a wedding? I am undecided if I like the idea or not, so what do you guys think?

Do you have any quotes which make you feel good, or help you to cope with things?? some of my faves are....... When something bad happens you have 3 choices, you can let it define you. you can let it...

I'm tempted to be a few minutes late for the church...no more than 5/10 mins though, I don't want to make him sweat too much! (It would mainly be to allow for latecomers as even though I've given...

Hi All, My other half is wanting to provide a barrel of ale for the guests at our wedding. His thoughts are to put it out when the evening guests arrive and once its gone, its gone. There should be...

Girls and boys, I hope I can share this with you over here: https://www.hitched.co.uk/chat/forums/p/431845/3538223.aspx#3538223 We very sadly lost a Hitcher last weekend. Please please take some time...

H2B came home from work. He had been to see his mother. And she has decided to just invite people to our wedding. We have sent out invites already. My parents have very kindly offered to pay for venue...

Hey lovely Hitchers!! This is me, I'm all planned out, packed up and almost ready to go! Just the last few bits to finish like painting my nails. Before I go and join the OMs on that famous bench of...

I've been thinking about our wedding photos, so why didn't I even think of this one? Seems so natural....

I was just looking up Spanish wedding traditions to see if there are any I can incorporate in to ours - and found this: "During the banquete de bodas or convite (wedding feast/reception), the bride...

I hope you don't mind me posting this on here. It is slightly wedding planning related but mainly off topic! Our honeymoon (phew, that's the wedding planning bit over and done with) is to Kenya and...

I'm trying to put some music together for background during the meal, I remember there being a band that do a lot of acoustic covers that would be perfect but I can't for the life of me remember what...

Hi guys, I'm giving notice tomorrow (squee!!!) and have been doing some research into it. I have discovered that part of the process involves giving my fathers full name and occupation, but there is...

My best friend rang me today to say she and her boyfriend are engaged :-) I'm so happy!!! I am going to send them a card asap but was thinking of giving them some light hearted non patronising tips...

Hey girlies, (photos are all squashed for some reason but you can get an idea, just imagine me with less shape and it'll be more like reality) Well, I went for my first dress trying on session...

I cant sleep, 1 because of excitement and the other because of a cold (sods law) so after 4 1/2 hous sleeps of sneezing i thought id get up pack the sweet buffet anx the house in ship shape for 8am...

OH and I have picked our signature cocktail. It is called a fuzzy navel! Not the most appealing of names, I know ! I can't for the life of me think of something to call this for our signature...

How do you have yours? Lemon and a sprinkle of sugar for me. Will be collecting ours from my mum on the way home from work tomorrow.

Hi, This is just an enquiry but how much would you expect to pay for a decorated suitcase or basket for guests to put their cards in? How much to hire and how much if you bought it so you could have...

Hello Mr Dapper, would you mind me asking who you used for your wedding stationery? My DIY project has gone to pots (read: haven't even got round to starting it), time is running out, and I remember...

OH and I visited the venue again this morning, to pay some more off the balance. The co-ordinator saw us and sat and had a coffee and chat with us. We have now confirmed that we will be having a...

Hey everyone, After much deliberation we've made the call on just inviting family children who are in the bridal /wedding party. That's two nephews and a young bridesmaid. We made the decision because...

There's a woman at work who keeps asking me if I've decided on colours and has used the term 'palette.' I'm not very artistic and not sure where to start on choosing wedding colours- any tips? How did...

Evening all, Many apologies for not putting this in WP or HM, but I did a search of Hitched before writing this and noticed that a good few of the old relevant posts were in OT, so here goes ... ......