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Arpee
August 2016 Brides - 53 brides so far!
Arpee, 6 February, 2015 at 10:38

Hello August 2016 Brides! I was inspired by daisymoo setting up the July thread and started this one. We are hitting the 18-month countdown this month, planning is starting earnest now... Let me know...

Inspyre, saturday 20-Aug-16 526
laurafish
****2016 Brides**** 326 brides (and 3 grooms!) so far!
laurafish, 10 February, 2014 at 15:47

I've noticed 2016 wedding threads becoming more frequent recently, so I thought I'd get the list started for 2016 brides! The 2015 thread was only a couple of months later in the timeframe than this...

Yi Zhong, friday 20-Sep-24 2,286 1
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Florist trials
McHelenz, 6 August, 2015 at 18:39

I was just wondering what happens? Are flowers are total surprise or do you have a trial with the florist? Thanks

rhubarbbramley, tuesday 11-Aug-15 3
MrsV-wasMissB
Is it me or is it quieter aorund these forums since the changes....?
MrsV-wasMissB, 9 July, 2015 at 17:00

...?

yorkshirekiwi, friday 10-Jul-15 61
mustard_mitt
Bridesmaid gifts?
mustard_mitt, 2 July, 2015 at 17:27

I'm really confused! I've just bought our bridesmaid dresses - three of them for £100 each. I wanted to make sure they were dresses they could all wear again for other occasions and I always said we...

Kellym81, monday 6-Jul-15 14
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still no dress.....3 and a half weeks to go ?? UPDATE
mrsgzd, 30 June, 2015 at 19:13

I put up a post recently because I was worried my dress wasn't in store yet and I am getting married on the 25th July. Was advised by a few of you to get a date it was going to come in so I called...

McHelenz, saturday 4-Jul-15 38
daisymoo86
Garden Games
daisymoo86, 1 July, 2015 at 14:11

Does anyone know where I can get the following garden games? I've tied smyths toy store and toys r us, they haven't got them. Id prefer an actual shop so I can see them before I buy, but all options...

BubbleBees, thursday 2-Jul-15 23
Caroline@hitched
Forum Changes - Wednesday 1st July 2015
Caroline@hitched, 29 June, 2015 at 12:39

Hello everyone! As I mentioned a few weeks back, we have had some exciting projects going on here at hitched and I’m happy to tell you that one of these projects is almost complete! From Wednesday 1st...

Aspenlady, sunday 5-Jul-15 65
MrsB88
Awful phone call from wedding singer. UPDATED!
MrsB88, 29 June, 2015 at 14:48

So we've booked and paid for a rat pack tribute singer to sing during our wedding breakfast. Was a bit apprehensive about him at first as he was a fraction of the price of all other singers. But after...

MrsB88, sunday 12-Jul-15 35
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Venue and food cost...
TwinkleToes1984, 14 June, 2015 at 13:28

Hiya guys and gals! I've just started attempting to plan my wedding for 2017. Like most girls I've had a view in my head of what I've wanted for about 100 years but after starting to do some serious...

katiepoppycat, saturday 20-Jun-15 16
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wedding cake costs!
tash&ste, 14 June, 2015 at 12:24

Hi all. So, we were originally planning to just buy 3 m&s tiers and stack them ourselves but I've been thinking so much about my dream cake so I got in touch with a cake maker who has quoted me...

Karen84, monday 15-Jun-15 15
MrsV-wasMissB
Hen Weekend Theme reveal!!!
MrsV-wasMissB, 8 June, 2015 at 14:18

So at my birthday drinks on Saturday my Hen Organisers, who are 2 of my bridesmaids, did a big reveal of the theme, so that I can get my outfit!!! They've been keeping it from me for 4 months without...

Cece100, tuesday 9-Jun-15 11
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I'm married! yesterday was amazing!
Princess Bride 2013, 7 June, 2015 at 14:53

Can't believe I'm married!! Had a perfect day and the weather was perfect! Just wanted to share a pic a guest took of us. They actually went into town after church and had this photo printed and...

halloweeny, monday 8-Jun-15 28
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Any advice from brides that have lost their mum
sheepareevil, 31 May, 2015 at 01:10

Hi I'm in the middle of planning my wedding but having a few problems finding the joy or excitement in it. My mum passed away just over a year ago and I find that my wedding is just one great big...

pammy67, monday 8-Jun-15 6
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Centre Pieces
MrsWood2b16, 29 May, 2015 at 13:02

What is everyone having for their table centre pieces. I'm looking for ideas. But I'm not looking to spend anymore than £20 - £25 per table really. Has anyone found anything that's really effective...

Scottish_Sarah, saturday 30-May-15 12
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Have I been unreasonable?
Princess Bride 2013, 8 May, 2015 at 07:08

So, I had a phone call from one of my MOHs yesterday re her bridesmaid dress, basically I ordered the dresses online custom made, so they were made to measure. It took just over a month for the dress...

almostmrsStimpson, saturday 30-May-15 47
Daisy Bell
What flavours is your wedding cake?
Daisy Bell, 6 May, 2015 at 19:12

I think we have finally narrowed down the design we want for our wedding cake, so now we need to decide on flavours. What flavours is everyone having? I need some inspiration. Thanks!

Helena, tuesday 22-Jun-21 27
critter1066
Clutch and wrist corsage instead of BM bouquets, opinions please
critter1066, 26 April, 2015 at 11:45

Hi ladies, I'd love your opinion please on whether to get my two bridesmaids a nice clutch bag with a wrist corsage rather than a bouquet. Our colours are black with touches of peachy/coral. I've...

Teal, sunday 3-May-15 8
Fleur88
Cake tasting! - What flavours are people having?
Fleur88, 18 April, 2015 at 13:25

My OH and I have decided to do a bit of Don't Tell The Bride in regards to the cake, where he has full control of the design and I won't see the cake until the wedding day itself! The only input I am...

ClaireBear2418, sunday 3-May-15 11
TheFutureMrsKay
Problem with photographer... I've been such a fool
TheFutureMrsKay, 10 April, 2015 at 01:22

Basically, I think my wedding photographer isn't all he claims to be, and now I have no idea what to do, or what my rights are. I found the photographer after he advertised his website on a Facebook...

Peter, friday 10-Apr-15 42
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Wedding album
Gismo, 7 April, 2015 at 15:29

As we are getting married abroad and having a photographer out there we are now looking for someone who can put together a professional storyboard album - we are happy to pay the money and dont really...

Wendy @ Evergreen Al, tuesday 16-Jun-15 7
charlie_rabbit01
How to display my shop bought wedding cake
charlie_rabbit01, 8 April, 2015 at 16:03

OH and I are on a budget and refuse to pay for "wedding cake" especially since the cake we like can be bought at Tesco for £10. We are buying 2 to ensure enough to go round but i'm not sure how to...

charlie_rabbit01, thursday 9-Apr-15 11
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40k budget!!
Toyaht, 13 December, 2014 at 23:07

Hi were getting married in june 2016, we have not chose our venue yet but we're hoping to get thorton manor in cheshire. we've worked out that venue will most likely cost us around 20k including...

katieJ2b, tuesday 5-Jul-16 131
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Ceremony Time
vix1302, 24 March, 2015 at 15:06

Hi, Just a quick question, ive just booked registrar for 12.30 for my wedding (ceremony and reception all at same venue) then we have wedding breakfast etc and evening buffet. would you think that is...

vix1302, wednesday 25-Mar-15 8
MrsB88
Presents for hen weekend organisers
MrsB88, 23 March, 2015 at 22:30

Any suggestions?? Also thinking of getting everyone a little thankyou for coming gift.....

MrsB88, tuesday 24-Mar-15 2
Asmurfette
Hello and a million questions...
Asmurfette, 21 March, 2015 at 13:32

? Hello Everyone, I've been lurking around for a couple of months so thought i should say hello... We haven't actually set a date yet but we are hoping for around august/sept this year ... (probably a...

Asmurfette, wednesday 1-Apr-15 80
Karen84
I-go-by-many-names - 3rd April
Karen84, 17 March, 2015 at 13:52

Good luck for your big day, it's going to be beautiful. Your recent flash gave me serious planning envy! Don't forget to come back and flash us all over again ?

pammy67, saturday 4-Apr-15 37
AKWedding
Readings for Civil Ceremony?
AKWedding, 9 March, 2015 at 21:09

From the off, the OH and me have said 'No' to readings at our civil ceremony however I am having second thoughts. If we didn't have any readings, would the ceremony be really short? Should I ask the...

Наталия, saturday 24-Oct-20 26
pinkypoo85
Wedding Stationary
pinkypoo85, 16 March, 2015 at 09:06

We have had to change our venue due to issues with them and service which made me have major wobbles and not love it anymore. Every time we went back I liked it less and less which was a shame as it...

pinkypoo85, tuesday 17-Mar-15 7
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First wedding appointment
McHelenz, 14 March, 2015 at 17:40

So we have our first appointment with our venue in a couple of weeks. So what do we need to discuss? I've asked them what we should think about but they never seem to give a response! So I thought...

LalaC1988, sunday 15-Mar-15 540
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Post wax ouch!!
LisaMH78, 12 March, 2015 at 19:31

Ladies - 3 weeks till my wedding so last night I had HD brows done and my upper lip waxed. Now, my upper lip wasn't massively hairy or anything but I decided there was enough to make it worthwhile but...

MrsB88, thursday 12-Mar-15 3

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