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Hey Hitchers I'm having a major panic!? my usual clothes shopping happens on line, on the rare occasion I challenge the shops, I like to be in and out no messing ... I hate getting all hot and...

This isn't meant to be a maudlin post - I thought it might help some brides to be to see what us OMs wish they'd done a bit differently. Mine would be that I wish I'd provided a flip flop basket. I...

After much debating with myself and an unexpected change of heart, i've decided to change my name after getting married. This seems like an incredibly stupid question but I really don't know the...

Hi Ladies, I need some music for during the wedding breakfast and I need about 2 hours worth.. I'm hoping to just buy some sort of compilation CD so that I don't have to spend hours deciding on songs...

Hello So we have planned our day with the vicar for 5.5.2018 and confirmed it with our venue, however after getting home we quickly realised that this fell on a bank holiday (Saturday). Initially we...

Hi All! Sorry if there is already a thread for this but I can't seem to find one!? Though it would be quite nice to have one for us May brides ? to discuss plans, questions, worries etc! Our wedding...

So, I get married on Friday!! Yey!! ?? I am organised.....I think ?. Everything is paid, I have my stuff together that I'm taking to my reception venue, I have my church decorations all ready to be...

Happy wedding day, Boro_Bex! Hope you have a wonderful time!

Hi everyone Looking for advice on bank holiday Sunday weddings - and whether you know if suppliers charge more? The venue is the same cost as a Saturday....its also Easter Sunday we're potentially...

We are having a set menu for our wedding breakfast (as in no choice, same for everyone except the vegetarians). Do you think it would be nice to have a print out of the menu on each table or would a...

Just got back from our honeymoon in the Caribbean yesterday ( we had a lovely mini moon straight after the wedding also!) We decided to have an unplugged honeymoon. 2 Weeks no internet, no TV, no...

We have two children (will be 10 and 3 at the wedding) plus 4 small nephews and nieces (the others will be over 17 by the wedding!). Obviously all invited and most are part of the bridal party. We...

Hi guys. Got to get bum in gear and arrange appointments for suit hire this weekend! The last night thing to do! Any recommendations and guestimate on costsI've been doing some research on suit hire...

Can anyone tell me how much to expect to pay for hair and makeup on my big day, I'm based in the West Midlands. Thanks in advance!

Hi, silly question, but when are people sending out evening invites? Did you do it with the day invites? There will be certain people that we will just tell, as its pointless to send an invite, but...

My nan has just found out that h2b does his own clothes washing. She has then told me off for 'making' him do his own washing, and told me I should do it for him. My mum told her that she didn't raise...

I appreciate this probably works differently for every local council, but hoping someone may be able to give some advice. We live under St Helens Council, but are getting married in Stockport's...

I want something a bit unusual for our first dance song.. I like Hymn For The Weekend by Coldplay. It's current but I love it's uplifting tune. I'm a bit worried about the lyrics though...what do...

Although I'm not thinking too hard about my table plan at the minute (my RSVP date isn't until 1st July) I need to get an idea of the amount of tables so I can start on my centrepieces. I have had...

Help please! I really don't want an all white dress, does anyone know how I can find a stockist that actually has wedding dresses that come in alternative colours? Anything but white! Red or black...

Not really a question, just though it might be nice to talk about who we have all chosen as our bridesmaids and groomsmen! We decided to keep it small, so I only have two bridesmaids; my sister and...

Hi, I am planning some dates in the diary for wedding dress shopping and i'm unsure of who to invite. I have 4 bridesmaids, my mum and mother in law. I am really close with them all and want them all...

Hi all, this is my first post! So I'm getting hitched in August (yikes!) and I have the big things sorted. I am just wondering about my make up... I have never had my make up done professionally, but...

Hi Ladies (and gents), I have used these forums for awhile to get advice from all you lovely lot but this is my first time posting ? Just wanted to know if any of you have had trouble with the music...

Hi all, I found a lovely dress online months and months ago that I still love. I tried it on at my first bridal appointment a few weeks ago and, whilst it was lovely, it was tight on me so all that I...

Good morning ladies (and gents)! I'm trying to work out my annual leave for this year... It's got me wondering, for all you full-time, 9-5 b2bs, how many days off are you taking before the day? My...

We have been to three wedding fayres so far and every one has made a big fuss of me, giving me a goodie bag, free champagne and in one instance, a hideous pink badge. Meanwhile OH is just stood there...

Where is everyone going on honeymoon? we are off to Mexico the day after our wedding, we get married on 14th May 2016

So anyone who read my previous post will know the hassle I have had with my dress shop! They told me my dress would be in in September. It arrived early and now they are being very demanding despite...

Hi Would like some honest feedback please - is it rude to stipulate a certain dress code for the wedding guests on the wedding invite? I am worried about people wearing trainers/jeans/polo tops/t...

Hello Lovely Hitchers - quick question how many additional guests do you have coming to your evening reception? We only have an additional 20, (65 day/85 night) and I'm slightly concerned it's not...