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Nicole
How much Confetti
Nicole, 29 April, 2025 at 16:30

Hi, Looking online for biodegradable paper confetti as apparently it's the best for photo's as floats slowly. I'm getting really confused about the amount I need to buy for a good shot. I don't want...

Paks, 3 hours ago 28 295
Laura
Digital Invites yes or no?
Laura, 27 September, 2023 at 15:27

Digital Invitations, yes or no? I feel they are more sustainable, easier to send as I don't know half the addresses and linkable to the wedding website for RSVP?

Henna, 5 hours ago 12 939 2
Hattie
Can i send a fax from my phone?
Hattie, 17 July, 2024 at 05:39

Hi, I’m frequently on the go and don’t always have access to a computer. Is there a way to send faxes directly from my phone?

Embassy, yesterday at 12:15 110 792
Janet
Web site - menu options
Janet, 13 April, 2024 at 12:44

Hi, For my wedding meal I’m having 2 choices for starters, mains and desserts. I really need 3 drop downs added to the rsvp section. I have added and amended the one existing menu drop down but it...

Keon, yesterday at 08:39 15 749 1
Chukwude
Accomodations
Chukwude, 18 February, 2026 at 12:35

Please am gonna be coming for a wedding in Glasgow by April, I really want to know the possibility of an affordable accomodations anywhere around, maybe it can hold to three days before I can leave or...

Tracy, thursday 24-Sep-26 1 16
Sophia
Handling nightmare/overbearing family
Sophia, 23 August, 2023 at 01:36

So, I only just got engaged, I’m talking a few days ago and my fiancés mother is already a nightmare. Making little comment to the point we don’t even want to properly announce it anymore. She’s also...

Muhammad, tuesday 22-Sep-26 15 455 1
Gemma
Wedding cars
Gemma, 7 June, 2024 at 07:38

Hi ladies (and gents) We've ordered wedding cars for 3 hours (which is there package) but the photographer said he thinks photos will take us over this time. I'm yet to contact the car company but has...

M.philPhysics, tuesday 22-Sep-26 25 321
Barbara
Gift list
Barbara, 14 January, 2026 at 18:26

Hello… is there a section on Hitched for managing gifts?? We are older and have all we need and wanted to direct people to give money only if they want to… any advice ? Can we add a link on here for a...

Gene, tuesday 22-Sep-26 2 27
Teala
Do you like these bridesmaids photo ideas?
Teala, 15 April, 2026 at 21:43

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Arianwen, tuesday 22-Sep-26 1 38
Caitlin
Social media uploads on wedding day
Caitlin, 1 June, 2024 at 19:05

Hello girls Has anyone had to navigate through the fine line of guests posting pictures of you on social media on your wedding day?!! I don’t have a problem with people taking pictures together or of...

Mr Jhon, monday 21-Sep-26 74 2,768 1
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Age junior bridesmaid and duties
Amie, 2 January, 2026 at 10:51

Hi there. I plan to have my two youngest cousins (who will be 10 when I get married) as flower girls. However the venue does not allow any confetti or any petals, so they cannot really be flower girls...

Tokyo, monday 21-Sep-26 24 287 1
Zoe
Documentation for giving notice - German marrying British
Zoe, 26 September, 2022 at 16:20

Hi all, Hopefully someone can offer some insight as we’re getting mixed messages and info online. My fiancé is a German citizen with a German passport but has settled status. I am British and we live...

Элиза, sunday 20-Sep-26 11 119
Gina
Wedding signs ideas
Gina, 22 November, 2023 at 17:29

Hi everyone, I’m struggling with wedding signs, like the welcome to…. I want to make my own but struggling for designs, has I ask for some idea’s please? Many thanks

Popup, saturday 19-Sep-26 12 972
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Food for photographers etc.
Aimee, 15 February, 2024 at 14:24

Hi all What is the appropriate etiquette for providing food for people you have hired? We have two photographers and a videographer (or two, not sure yet). The photographers have said they don't...

Piltos, thursday 17-Sep-26 52 2,067 2
Rima
Hitched Panel & £50 Voucher for You! 💜
Rima, 5 May, 2026 at 14:03

We’re looking for couples currently planning their wedding to take part in a short, friendly online panel taking place this week 💜 We’d love to hear about your experience planning your wedding, how...

Tayla, thursday 17-Sep-26 2 27
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Name Change & dvla
Emma, 25 August, 2023 at 09:34

Hello, I know this has been asked previously, however it seemed to be some time ago and I am hoping people have more recent experience of this. I am ready to send my driving licence and D1 change of...

Senpai, wednesday 16-Sep-26 154 5,316 1
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Celebrant wedding
Shelley, 27 January, 2024 at 22:35

Hello, I like the idea of a celebrant wedding, but do you have to do the legal bit before hand, or can you have a celebrant wedding and get married after ?

Brock, wednesday 16-Sep-26 52 1,017
H & B
Wedding Date Clash
H & B, 2 December, 2024 at 22:04

Hi All!! This is my first post and I’m looking for some advice on a potential wedding date clash… We got engaged in November and have just started looking at planning/venues. Ideally we’d like to be...

Michael Simmons, wednesday 16-Sep-26 8 426
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Sit down meal vs food trucks
Nina, 16 August, 2023 at 15:42

Hi! We are started to plan our wedding but are getting huge quotes from caterers for 100 person sit down meals. I have seen lots of Pinterest photos and stories of people using food trucks for a more...

Lucifer, tuesday 15-Sep-26 22 905 2
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Bridesmaid issue
Alexa, 5 August, 2023 at 03:47

Hello, I am having an issue with one of my bridesmaids and I am in need of some advice. Lets start off when I asked her to be my bridesmaid. She seemed excited but didnt ask any questions as you would...

Joe, monday 14-Sep-26 30 298 1
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Hen party dropouts
Estina, 21 September, 2023 at 05:52

Out of all of my friends, I am the very last person to get married. I will be 40 next month. Most of my mates have been married for 10-13 years already. Have the kids, the house, you name it. I was...

NInGa, monday 14-Sep-26 8 1,409
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Menu change!
Jade, 11 February, 2024 at 22:38

Hi. Jw, has anyone had a venue change their menu after booking with them? Appreciate advice. TIA We booked in October and today whilst showing photos to a relative from the venue website, I noticed a...

Wiliams, monday 14-Sep-26 9 110
Cazpot88
Photography payments
Cazpot88, 20 February, 2024 at 18:04

Hey beauts, need some advice We found a photographer on Facebook who charge different amounts depending on how many hours you wantThey've already sent me their bank details for the deposit, which is...

Sanchizes, sunday 13-Sep-26 15 279
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Sister in-law dress drama
Sydney, 24 August, 2025 at 14:18

My sister in law has said she wants to wear a bold Red dress when my colours are baby blues and blush pinks / oranges. Shes doing this to cause drama how would you handle it or am i being OTT?

JUTT, thursday 10-Sep-26 16 246
S
Walking yourself down the aisle?
Sarah, 28 January, 2023 at 18:08

I have always intended to walk down the aisle by myself. My dad died in 2011, and so to me, there was never any other option. I’m a strong woman, very independent, and always have been. My sister got...

Priyanka, thursday 10-Sep-26 7 525
Toni-Joy
Finacee's family 'drama'
Toni-Joy, 26 April, 2024 at 23:38

Hi my lovely's! I use the word 'drama' in place of not having a better word. My Fiancee (31f) wants to invite her brothers, both married and one with 2 kids. The problem is the middle brother and his...

Ashir, tuesday 8-Sep-26 70 416
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Wedding blessing for divorced couples
Emily, 16 May, 2025 at 22:59

Hi Has anyone done this please? The minister in the family Baptist chapel said he couldn’t marry us (which I fully respect). I asked about a blessing, and he’s going to look into it. I get the...

George, sunday 6-Sep-26 5 78
Tina
Post-wedding Photo Shoots
Tina, 23 June, 2024 at 08:20

Hi there. Is this a thing in Britain? I've seen them mentioned but it's usually only by wedding photographers - so they may just be wanting to start a new lucrative wedding tradition. Did anyone here...

Cinema, monday 31-Aug-26 30 103
Alice
Kids activities - help I’m childless!
Alice, 27 August, 2024 at 11:25

Kids are very welcome at our wedding, and if they all come there will be around 5 toddlers around 2 years old and 3 girls between 9-11 years old. I’m trying to prepare as much as possible so they and...

Yue1, sunday 30-Aug-26 78 682
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Do you tip suppliers?
Natalia, 6 June, 2025 at 19:33

I’m a US citizen and normally in American weddings couples tip the suppliers, is that a thing in the UK? If not, do you just give them a thank you card? Also, is a father/daughter dance customary in...

Guskkl, sunday 30-Aug-26 36 649 2
Sophia
Mother and sister in law from hell
Sophia, 23 July, 2023 at 12:17

Has anyone else got a meddling mother and sister in law? They have caused nothing but trouble so far for my partner and I after announcing our engagement. His sister is refusing to come to our...

LOVE, sunday 30-Aug-26 8 197 1
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One decor company or multiple?
Megumi, 30 August, 2023 at 22:06

Hi Just planning our wedding for July next year. Want to get decor for the evening not much just uplighting. Dj back drop, Neon sign and photo booth Has anyone any experience of whether it’s better...

Phyllis, sunday 30-Aug-26 1 61

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