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Mrs C
Beginner March 2011

** Welcome to Wedding Planning!! A brief introduction... **

Mrs C, 11 July, 2011 at 13:46

Posted on Planning 381

Welcome to Wedding Planning! ? We have pulled together a few little handy hints and tips for this forum, there are a few traditions that we have going that would be lovely to carry on... Introductions Don’t be shy! Add a new thread introducing yourself to the group; this forum is only as good as the...

Welcome to Wedding Planning! ?

We have pulled together a few little handy hints and tips for this forum, there are a few traditions that we have going that would be lovely to carry on...

Introductions

Don’t be shy! Add a new thread introducing yourself to the group; this forum is only as good as the people in it so speak up! We don’t bite!

Good Luck Threads

There are no hard and fast rules but these are usually started by a date twin or someone friendly with the bride or groom to be in the 2-3 weeks leading up to the wedding. If you are not sure who is coming up there is a next 700 weddings list here on Hitched.

https://www.hitched.co.uk/weddings/next30.asp?whichpage=7&pagesize=50&print=y

Your good luck thread shouldn’t be read until you are ready to sign off before your wedding – if you peek early you will get spots!

Abbreviations

Sometimes the threads can be a little hard to decipher at first... here are a few of the most commonly used abbreviations in WP (Wedding Planning)

AIBU - Am I Being Unreasonable

BM - Best man or Bridesmaid

CBM - Chief Bridesmaid

ER - Engagement Ring

FPIL - Future Parents In Law

H2B - Husband To Be

HIB - Hitcher In Business

HTH - Hope That Helps

HRML - Hitched Rules My Life!

IIRC- If I Remember Correctly

IMO - In My Opinion

IYKWIM - If You Know What I Mean

IYSWIM - If You See What I Mean

MOH - Maid/Matron of Honour

N&P - Name and Praise

OH - Other Half

OM - Old Marrieds

OP - Original Post/Poster

OT - Off Topic

PIL - Parents In Law

PSA - Public Service Announcement

RAHK - Random Act Of Hitched Kindness

SIL/BIL/MIL/FIL - Sister.../brother.../mother.../father.... In Law

STD - Save The Date

(sp) - Unsure Of Spelling

TBH - To Be Honest

TIA - Thanks In Advance

TOG – Photographer

TROLL - Someone Fake On Hitched

VOG - Videographer

WEES - What Everyone Else Said

WWYD - What Would You Do

WR - Wedding Ring

WSS - What She Said

Hearts

The heart function is not used in Wedding Planning, but is in Baby Talk to highlight announcements.

Hitched Awards

These are held once a year (usually Nov/Dec), hosted by volunteers from the Hitched community.

Watch out for the announcements and the voting categories!

381 replies

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    Beginner April 2014
    The Holliwoods ·
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    Hi everyone!!

    We got engaged on December 21st and have chosen our venue and date today! So exciting! I have a problem here though that I was hoping someone could help me with. For some reason this site is not allowing me to save my wedding date and number of guest in the about my wedding section. When I enter the details nothing happens when I hit save, it has been like this for days now. Am I doing something wrong??? Help!!

    Thanks Smiley smile x

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  • bevacreek
    Beginner June 2014
    bevacreek ·
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    Hello,

    I had this problem too, I figured out you need to confirm your password before you press save and ta-da!! It's sorted!

    I got enagaged on 22nd Decemeber Smiley smile and I'm still looking at venues!! You must be very efficient!

    Where are you getting married?

    x

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  • By Nicki
    By Nicki ·
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    Hi,

    I'm Nicki and wanted to introduce myself, I design and make wedding placenames and accessories (have just listed on the suppliers section too) and look forward to contributing and getting to know you all Smiley smile xx

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    Beginner March 2014
    twinkletoes_25 ·
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    Hi. I'm new to the site too. Booked our wedding for 30th March 2014 so only 444 days to go (so the bottom of the screen tells me!)

    Hope all your plans are going well x

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  • JadeCreighton
    Beginner September 2013
    JadeCreighton ·
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    Hiya everyone! My name is Jade and I got engaged in March 2012. My fiancé, Oli, and I live together in Epsom, Surrey, and we are getting married this September. This week we have got so much done, DJ's quote received and booked, caterers given us a quote and sending deposit, booked honeymoon, scrapbook updated and waiting for a material sample for my bridesmaid dresses. We're knackered! Just need to get wedding and travel insurance and to get myself measured for my dress then we're all set for a few months Smiley laugh

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    Beginner April 2014
    aliciachapman ·
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    This is super helpful thanks!!!!!!

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  • Andy_Magicman
    Andy_Magicman ·
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    Hi All,

    I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a close up magician and have been doing weddings for a few years now. Along the way I have picked up some great ideas and met many great suppliers and seen lots of venues.

    You can find me in the suppliers section.

    I hope I can help you, either with some magic at your wedding or with some information from my experience of other suppliers.

    Thanks and happy planning.

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  • Seaweed
    Beginner July 2012
    Seaweed ·
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    Hello new girls! I bet you are soooo excited! I will never forget how I was feeling....time for me felt soooo slow the few months before my wedding! I am hanging around if you need any advice or information! This website helped me a lot. I enjoyed talking to other future brides or getting advice and ideas from already married ones! My report is right underneath if you want to get some ideas or anything anything at all! Feel free to ask help if you need any! ENJOY!

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    Beginner June 2013
    EllenArden ·
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    Hi everyone! i'm Hannah, we are getting married in our 11 year anniversary which is June 3rd 2013 at our local register office, then off to a log cabin for the week with our 4 year old daughter. We are marrying in private with two friends as witnesses. is there anyone else here doing the same?

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    Savvy July 2013
    Charlene82 ·
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    Hello everyone just wanted to say im getting married on 19th july 2013, im so excited but also very nervous! i am in fnal year of uni doing teaching degree and its v hard to balance the both!

    this website is amazing! i love it!!

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  • BarcaGirl25
    Beginner April 2014
    BarcaGirl25 ·
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    Hi

    this has probably been answered somewhere but I can't find it. I have made a wedding countdown ticker but I don't know how to put it at the bottom of my posts or replies like people have!

    Could anyone help me?

    Ta!

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  • Seaweed
    Beginner July 2012
    Seaweed ·
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    Hello! Did you make your ticker on a webste? If yes which one? Iwill go on it and sort of guide you through it lol There is a code that you need to copy and paste it on your signature settings...I will explain!

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  • BarcaGirl25
    Beginner April 2014
    BarcaGirl25 ·
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    Yes I did its called weddingcountdown.com

    I've got 3 code things but I don't know which now to use or where to put it haha!

    thank you :-)

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  • Seaweed
    Beginner July 2012
    Seaweed ·
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    Right highlight the second code and press copy. Then come back to hitched, press edit on top of your profile and it will take you to your profile preferences/settings. You will be able to amend your signature there. You simply press paste in the blank box and then save! It should work!

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  • BarcaGirl25
    Beginner April 2014
    BarcaGirl25 ·
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    :-( it says its too long for the signature and needs to be under 500 characters, I'm pretty sure it is!

    I used the second box. The bbCode one? Sorry to keep bugging you!

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  • Seaweed
    Beginner July 2012
    Seaweed ·
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    Could you paste the code here so I can check it's the right one please?

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  • BarcaGirl25
    Beginner April 2014
    BarcaGirl25 ·
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    I really appreciate this!

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  • BarcaGirl25
    Beginner April 2014
    BarcaGirl25 ·
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    Ooh it made the picture instead! It works then just won't go in my signature!

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  • Seaweed
    Beginner July 2012
    Seaweed ·
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    You literally just go on edit (your profile), forum preferences ten signature and bio and it shows you two blank boxes, one for signature and one for bio! Paste your code onto the first blank box (it says signature on top of it) and it will work! It should be the second code but if not try the first one! I do remember using the second one though!

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  • Seaweed
    Beginner July 2012
    Seaweed ·
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    Oh how did you do that?

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    Beginner August 2015
    rebecca2605 ·
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    Wow i got engaged last Thursday (Valentines day) and already feeling so overwhelmed by the thought of planning a wedding but i want it all properly so decided to join this website as it looks VERY helpful!!! Here goes!

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  • BarcaGirl25
    Beginner April 2014
    BarcaGirl25 ·
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    I just put it in the place I normally write things! It came out as the picture on the forum!

    ill try again when I'm not on the iPad!

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  • captureamore
    captureamore ·
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    Hey!

    I am Gemma, a Fine Art Wedding & Conceptual Photographer, self confessed cupcake addict, inspired by everything vintage/1950's. I am a mum, wife & heart-on-sleeve hopeless romantic. I am slightly obsessed by all things wedding and since Mr L and I got married in 2011 I haven't been able to curve my addiction of wedding blogs & forums! .. So here I am Smiley smile

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  • Helen**
    Beginner March 2015
    Helen** ·
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    Hi

    i'm Helen and this is my 2nd time here, my first marriage planned on here sadly ended in divorce. OH and I have a son together and a daughter each from our previous marriages and will be getting married in April 2015. I'm quite nervous to be back and have no idea what to wear 2nd time round - it just can't be strapless like the last one.

    H x

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    Beginner March 2013
    mrsmiddletontobe ·
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    I've been posting for a little while now but still fairly new. I'd already been planning my wedding for 18 months until I came across hitched! (D'oh!) We get married on the 17th March so not long to go now for me at all.

    A little bit about me: Jemma, finishing up a Psychology degree, loves cross stitching, reading & shopping. Huge Harry Potter nerd.

    A little bit about us: Been with my fiance Dan for over 4 years. We have known each other since junior school, we moved in together after just over a year and got engaged after 2 and a half years. We're so excited to get married now.

    x

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    bluehouse ·
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    Well I want to make my wedding memorable and for that I want everything should be perfect whether it is a location, photographer, food everything. Can anyone suggest me some ideas for making my wedding special.

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    neeshdc ·
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    ?

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    Beginner June 2014
    Babbo ·
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    Im glad of the Abbreviations ;-)

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    Beginner January 2012
    excitednic ·
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    Well hi folks!

    I'm as new to forums as I am to planning weddings!! I am a lecturer and stable manager at a large FE college in the East Midlands... Got engaged officially at the weekend and I can think of nothing lese!!!

    OH and I planning to do the deed in October, so not much time for planning and stress... Hurrah!

    Wish us luck:-)

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    bluehouse ·
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    Very Useful information, I have founds some very important and useful point from here, keep sharing such type of information in future too.

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  • Monty Manatee Weddings
    Monty Manatee Weddings ·
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    I feel I should be offering the advice, given that I'm a listed supplier to hitched, but I'm brand new to this forum and forums in general. Help! Somebody please give me a super quick guide to how it all works?

    I'm Sara by the way. Based in Notts.

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    Beginner March 2015
    MrsF2Bee ·
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    Hello world of Hitched,

    just thought I would welcome myself as a newly planning bride to be... I'm from Staffordshire and sure I will get lots of info from here Smiley smile

    Looking forward to the journey xx

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