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RomanticRedFlowers886

United Kingdom · From July 2017

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[Mostly a Vent] How Do You Plan A Wedding When You Have Nobody To Turn To?
InformalBride, 11 June, 2018 at 13:08

Hi guys, this is mostly a vent as I want to get this off my chest, but if anyone has any handy tips they'd be much appreciated. A bit of background: I'm getting married in Norfolk this October. I have...

InformalBride, monday 18-Jun-18 4
BigYellowTaxi
Where do you even start?!
BigYellowTaxi, 1 June, 2018 at 11:23

I need some major help. I've been engaged not even a week, and as much as we are loving and enjoying it, a brief conversation has led to us potentially wanting an April/May 2019 wedding. No Pressure!...

Have_you_met_Mrs_Jon, wednesday 6-Jun-18 11
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How to book a luxury honeymoon!
Have_you_met_Mrs_Jones2019, 31 May, 2018 at 11:59

Hey, We've got a while to go yet, but I just wondered what companies people have used to book their honeymoons through? We are getting married next September, and were initially thinking the...

LondonSquirrel, thursday 19-Jul-18 7
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Elopement Wedding Ideas (with a few guests)
HappyBrownFlowers1437, 3 June, 2018 at 09:47

Hi everyone, I need help please! Me and H2B really do not want a big wedding. I’ve been married before. I have 2 children from that marriage. We have a 2 year old son of our own now too, we’ve been...

RomanticRedFlowers88, tuesday 5-Jun-18 1
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Stationery - Making vs buying
RomanticGreenConfetti835, 19 September, 2017 at 17:32

Hi all I've been looking at the cost of wedding stationery and unsurprisingly, much like everything else wedding related, it's astronomical for what I like. i was wondering if anyone else is making /...

Lilacbouquet, sunday 24-Sep-17 4
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Anyone having a non-traditional wedding dress?
RomanticRedFlowers886, 7 September, 2017 at 11:47

Just wondered if anyone was having something a bit off the wall/none traditional colours/different? Would love to hear your ideas or see pics if so! I'm planning on green, and hopefully getting it...

Chloe2345, friday 22-Sep-17 12
Tigsy87
2018 Brides (or Grooms)
Tigsy87, 20 June, 2016 at 11:54

I was just wondering if there were any 2018 brides or grooms out there! I was originally 2017 but we had to postpone so now we are 2018! So I thought I would start up a wee forum thread and get some...

Meg101, wednesday 3-Oct-18 219
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Hen do ideas
Lilacbouquet, 5 September, 2017 at 16:20

I am a little stuck for hen do ideas. We are in Lincolnshire. Could I have some inspiration as to what you lovely ladies are doing for yours?? Are you planning it or are your bridesmaids?? Thanks in...

Andriy, wednesday 12-Nov-25 12
jimjams
Late afternoon wedding, no wedding breakfast.. Thoughts??
jimjams, 20 June, 2012 at 20:20

Hi all, I am completely new to Hitched, but from looking at the others forum posts, I am hoping you're the ladies to help!! My partner and I really want to tie the knot with the church/dress/family...

Kenna, tuesday 18-May-21 44
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Anyone else not booking a photographer?
ExpensiveYellowConfetti904, 6 September, 2017 at 17:15

Hi! My partner and I have decided not to have a professional photographer. The quotes we were getting were simply astronomical, the ones which weren't left a lot to be desired! We really don't like...

Michael, saturday 8-Mar-25 44 1
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Low confidence after getting my engagement photos back...photos attached
SunnyRedCars885, 6 September, 2017 at 07:43

Hi, I get married 3 weeks on Friday and we have just got our engagement photos back and I really hate the way I look. I have very low confidence in myself at the moment due to issues, and feel really...

VegasBride2017, friday 8-Sep-17 10
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A whirlwind engagement and a simple wedding to plan
LuxuriousBlueHair874, 5 September, 2017 at 10:50

I have been engaged a couple of weeks, we will both be very young 50's next year – and after a very brief dating period, are engaged, ring is stunning, and he's practically moved in, dog as well! So...

Wedding Photography, wednesday 20-Sep-17 5
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Candlelight wedding
SunnyRedCars946, 4 September, 2017 at 16:48

Hi everyone, hoping someone may be able to help me, I want to get married by candlelight as near to Christmas (2018) as possible, a week before would be ideal. I am thinking of a barn or medieval...

Paula @ Ollievision, tuesday 5-Sep-17 2
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Preparing for all weathers! What to wear over dress?
MrsPtoB, 4 September, 2017 at 10:15

So it's less than 2 weeks until our big day! Eek. It's such a rubbish day today that it has given me that extra boot up the bum to decide on if I should get something to wear over my dress incase the...

JessNav, tuesday 5-Sep-17 5
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We did it!!!
SomethingBlue11, 3 September, 2017 at 16:48

Just a quick pic or two of yesterday. The weather was gorgeous, it all came together and everyone had such a great time! I was on the dance floor from beginning to end!

MrsPtoB, monday 4-Sep-17 3
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Not having a hen do and feeling guilty about it
SunnyRedCars885, 30 August, 2017 at 16:52

Hi everyone Ive decided not to have a hen party as I simply don't want want as I hate all the fuss and being the centre of attention. All I want to do really is chill out as my other half is away on...

VegasBride2017, thursday 31-Aug-17 11
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Honeymoon dates are becoming an issue
Lilacbouquet, 29 August, 2017 at 13:22

Me and OH are very country orientated and like a quiet peaceful holiday when we go away. OH has a very noisy job and I work in an office so usually we try and go away when the kids are at school, also...

RomanticRedFlowers88, tuesday 29-Aug-17
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Ideas for outdoor games/entertainment
Lilacbouquet, 29 August, 2017 at 12:58

I went to a wedding a few weeks ago where they had a corn toss game before dinner which even though not everyone played, it was highly entertaining for everyone to watch too. We have been thinking...

Wedding Photography, friday 8-Sep-17 4
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Help! Let down by videographer :(
amyrunner, 24 August, 2017 at 21:38

Hello, With two weeks to go until our wedding we have been let down by our videographer! Can anyone recommend someone who might be available last minute on 8th September in Hertfordshire? Not holding...

RomanticRedFlowers88, friday 25-Aug-17
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March wedding - outfits for getting ready
SunnyGreenStationery805, 21 August, 2017 at 16:20

Hi all, Getting married in March and looking for outfits for us all to wear whilst getting ready / having photos getting ready. Just aware that everyone might get cold in the traditional silk robes in...

RomanticRedFlowers88, tuesday 22-Aug-17
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Anyone else having a Handfasting?
Wigglemish, 16 August, 2017 at 12:28

We're having ours next year, about to start running ideas for the day, we've got a few and some is included in our package, but anyone else out there having one?

RomanticRedFlowers88, wednesday 16-Aug-17 4
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Terrified of being lonely at my own wedding
Wigglemish, 9 August, 2017 at 11:28

Hi all, nice to meet you all. Posting here because I can't be the only one... I booked my wedding yesterday after being engaged just shy of 8 months, it's set for September of next year. And I've had...

Ash953, saturday 19-Aug-17 6
MetalBride
Is it worthwhile?
MetalBride, 17 July, 2017 at 10:42

Is it worthwhile having make up and hair artists? It's a lot of money so does anyone have any thoughts? Pros and cons? Thanks guys.

MetalBride, sunday 24-Sep-17 17
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Granny wants to stay with me the night before the wedding!
Juno88, 16 July, 2017 at 17:22

So my grandmother is flying in from another country on her own the day before the wedding. She's 80 and in poor health, i.e. she walks with a cane and has to catch her breath every 20 steps. Although...

ExpensiveYellowConfe, thursday 10-Aug-17 4
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Not having a hen do
PinkGems254, 7 August, 2017 at 16:39

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone else wasn't having / didn't have a hen do? Firstly I don't really like being the centre of attention and the thought of a typical hen do fill me with dread! My OH...

Ash953, saturday 19-Aug-17 6
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Inviting kids and having a creche
RomanticRedFlowers886, 2 August, 2017 at 09:46

Hi! I'm wondering if anyone else is inviting kids to their wedding, and if anyone is planning entertainment for them, or a creche/babysitters? I don't have kids myself but we're having a bit of a...

RomanticRedFlowers88, wednesday 2-Aug-17 594
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London reception venue
BrownLynchBride, 1 August, 2017 at 12:53

Help needed! I am planning on getting married either Oct 18' or Feb 19' (help on that would be lovely too). We are getting married in a church in W10 and would like to find a venue within 30 mins of...

BBC2B, friday 4-Aug-17 4
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I hate weddings
LuxuriousGreenCakes874, 20 July, 2017 at 15:34

Alright, so I have a problem. I hate weddings. I've never enjoyed going to them because of the romance and the public displays of affection, and the dressing up. I don't even like cake. The problem...

Jaylan, thursday 5-Mar-26 9
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Small Wedding
BlueBerry91, 16 July, 2017 at 18:09

I have only just started with the planning for my wedding and already seem to be at a loss with all the things that have to be decided. I don't want to spend a stupid amount of money on a single day...

Sorbet, saturday 29-Jul-17 10
MetalBride
Anyone else wish people would think first?
MetalBride, 13 July, 2017 at 09:50

So let's share some of the ridiculous things family members have said about our weddings just to get it off our chests (some of it is hurtful some just down right annoying). It's not the day I wanted...

Wigglemish, wednesday 16-Aug-17 39
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Reassurance - lack of bridesmaids and hen do
SomethingBlue11, 7 July, 2017 at 23:00

Keep having to justify why I don't have bridesmaids, people are shocked every time! I don't have sisters, or female cousins, and the truth is as I moved away for uni and never went back to my hometown...

RomanticRedFlowers88, wednesday 19-Jul-17 13 1

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