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daisymoo86
Wood slices...
daisymoo86, 8 of September of 2015 at 09:42

I've got myself some wood slices from gumtree (hurrah!) however the seller didn't know whether they had been treated or not. (She bought them for her wedding which now isn't going ahead). So should I...

Kihec24, 10 minutes ago 6 4,547
Victoria
Are Hitched vendors Legit? And Vetted by Hitched?
Victoria, 20 of August of 2024 at 14:33

Are the vendors at Hitched vetted by the platform? I really like a vendor I found on Hitched but it has no online presence and no reviews. How can I know it is legit and not a scam?

PhotographybyBillHad, 2 hours ago 2 17
Lianne
Table Centre Pieces
Lianne, 18 of August of 2024 at 13:59

Hi all, I’m struggling for ideas on table centre pieces and was wondering if anyone could spark some inspiration in me?

Prasana, 5 hours ago 6 48 1
Katrina
Only 6 months until i say i do :)
Katrina, 12 of August of 2024 at 20:28

We got engaged 💍 in December 2023. I can't believe half a year has gone by already. We now have another half a year to go. What things should I be thinking about? I am quite an organised person and...

Lea, yesterday at 23:23 5 51 2
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Mp3 player for pa system suggestions
Claire, 8 of August of 2024 at 11:32

Hi all, as we're only having a small wedding we haven't hired a DJ and are using a PA Sytem instead (PANIC) rather than having to take my laptop to the venue, does anyone have any suggestions for an...

Lea, yesterday at 23:03 2 42 1
Sandra
First song
Sandra, 17 of August of 2024 at 23:05

On a debate of first song, what was your choice and why??

Lea, yesterday at 22:56 1 11
Dani
HITCHED REWARDS: WIN £3,000!!! 💰
Dani, 5 of August of 2024 at 10:34

Hey everyone, We have some very exciting news to share with you!! Say hello to Hitched Rewards - where you plan your dream wedding on Hitched while submitting entries to WIN £3,000! Cha-ching💸 *** How...

Angelina, yesterday at 22:06 31 792 13
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Barcelona Hen Party - Places to Stay
MoorWedding, 14 of November of 2014 at 13:10

Hello I am planning my hen party for the end of July (2015) in Barcelona. There will be 15 of us, and I was wondering if anybody has any recommendations for places to stay. Looking for somewhere close...

Michal, yesterday at 18:19 8 3,560
Mrs P 2 B
Wedding finish time??
Mrs P 2 B, 3 of March of 2011 at 13:40

Hi Ladies.. I'm looking at a few venues in the Warwickshire area and the finish times vary. I love a venue but the finish time is 11.30 and no extension is allowed - Does this seem very early to...

Siobhan, yesterday at 14:15 26 11,832
Dani
August is ALL about catering 🍔🍕🍗🍝🍤🍩🍰🥐🍟🥙
Dani, 6 of August of 2024 at 10:32

Hey Hitchers, Guess what? This month, we are putting the spotlight on our amazing caterers! Answer our poll and drop a comment below with any wedding catering related questions 👇 We want to know would...

Ice cream 🍦

25%

5 votes

Pizza truck 🍕

35%

7 votes

BBQ 🍔

20%

4 votes

Grazing board 🍇

15%

3 votes

Curry 🍛

0%

0 votes

Sushi 🍣

0%

0 votes

Why did you choose ""?

Last vote yesterday at 09:43 4 69 1
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Dressmaker issues
Eliza, Yesterday at 07:16

Hi everyone I’m just looking for a bit of advice, please. I have a dressmaker making my wedding dress. I contacted her in February this year initially to talk through the design and travelled to her...

Eliza, yesterday at 07:16 10
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Cancelled wedding to elope instead
Sarena, 18 of August of 2024 at 22:14

Me and fiancé decided to cancel our wedding on November but we are still in a very good position in our relationship. Reason that we have to cancel it is that both of our family can’t attend due to...

Krina, yesterday at 07:14 2 41
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Hair extensions?
thatlassoverthere, 10 of June of 2018 at 17:16

Hi everyone, I'm getting married in Italy this September and want to give some extra length to my shoulder length hair. My hair is quite thick so I'm not worried about volume, but am completely new to...

David, tuesday 20-Aug-24 4 1,137
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Evening food what to do?!
Scottish_Sarah, 6 of August of 2014 at 18:56

Hey Everyone, I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice on evening food for our wedding next summer, hadn't really thought about it til my bridesmaid mentioned and now I feel in a panic! All...

Magdale, tuesday 20-Aug-24 10 1,742
Jennifer
Registrar / ceremony for a foreigner
Jennifer, 18 of April of 2024 at 08:04

Hi brides and grooms! I don't have a UK citizenship but I live in the UK and will get married in the UK. Does anyone know if that makes a difference or if I have to provide different documents for the...

Darshella, tuesday 20-Aug-24 6 84
Charly
Bridesmaid dresses
Charly, 20 of June of 2024 at 21:38

Hey ladies, can you recommend places to find bridesmaid dresses from please. My maids range from sizes 8 - 22 so I'm struggling to find the same design across multiple sizes. Every time I search it...

Dharshan, tuesday 20-Aug-24 21 660 4
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Hen party games - help!!
Almost~Mrs~W, 20 of January of 2015 at 10:39

Hi was hoping for a little help planning my hen party with my sister (yes I'm a control freak) we we are having an afternoon tea at my house in our bar in the garden then going to a pub in Birmingham...

MaryConstance, monday 19-Aug-24 8 2,196
tinkerbelly1983
Wine/drinks... opinions please
tinkerbelly1983, 11 of August of 2011 at 13:51

We have to provide the wine for our wedding breakfast, plus reception/toast drinks but on quite a tight budget so cant afford posh stuff. Been to Tesco this morning and they have J P Chenet wines on 3...

Jane, monday 19-Aug-24 15 1,890
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Games for family get together!
PenelopeP, 25 of September of 2008 at 11:22

We're having a family get together the day before our wedding. Most of our families have never met because mine live abroad. We're getting together in the afternoon for afternoon tea and I was...

JJ JJSEO, saturday 17-Aug-24 10 8,920
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Mobile bar services in Italy!!!
Chloe, 9 of August of 2024 at 08:32

We are getting married in Tuscany and desperately need to find a company to do an open bar for us. Anyone who’s getting married in Italy and knows of any companies, please can I have their contact...

Dave, saturday 17-Aug-24 17
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Scottish heritage, looking for ideas!
Daria, 7 of July of 2024 at 15:25

I'm Polish my partner is of Scottish Heritage. Apart from him wearing a tartan, how else can we incorporate his Scottish heritage ?

Davis, saturday 17-Aug-24 22 238
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Celebrants vs registrar
India, 11 of August of 2024 at 17:35

Hi everyone! I'm getting married in 2026 and being the type-A bride I am, I'm getting ahead! What I didn't realise was how expensive registrar's are- especially since I'm getting married on a...

Jelly, friday 16-Aug-24 2 46
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Urgent wedding planned needed
Lucy, 15 of August of 2024 at 23:21

Hi all, My fiancée and I have recently found out the heartbreaking news that my mother in law to be has Motor Neurone Disease. Just a week before we found out, we had booked and paid for our deposit...

Lucy, thursday 15-Aug-24 14
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Two-part Wedding
David, 15 of August of 2024 at 19:12

Hey folks I've been planning to propose to my girlfriend for a few months but been put off by the details She's from Vietnam and has been in the UK for a little over a year on a student visa and...

David, thursday 15-Aug-24 13
Dani
VIDEO: Would you serve this to your guests? 🤔
Dani, 15 of August of 2024 at 15:23

Hey foodies, As you already know we are celebrating and showcasing wedding catering this month! 🍔🍣🍗 So, let's dive into what to avoid serving on your wedding day 👇 Who am I to judge? I’m having a BBQ...

Dani, thursday 15-Aug-24 24 1
Daisy
Hen Party Group Chat
Daisy, 13 of July of 2024 at 19:19

I'm getting married next May and have been asked by my MoH to create a WhatsApp group chat of all the people I'd like to invite to my hen party, then leave the group chat so that she and the...

Gastino, thursday 15-Aug-24 3 189
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Wedding colour theme needing help
AMILEA, 11 of August of 2024 at 15:19

I am struggling to find the best wedding theme colours to go with my partners kilt. Which is the Stewart black Morden Jura. I’ll put a picture in of the kilt. But I was really wanting my bridesmaids...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 14-Aug-24 1 26
Lauren
Due to give birth before wedding - help
Lauren, 10 of August of 2024 at 16:13

I know I need to postpone the wedding, we’re thinking maybe to the same weekend following year I’m just wondering how do you tell guests? Some have already booked accommodation etc I just feel like...

Shay, tuesday 13-Aug-24 1 23
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Venue
Ann, 11 of August of 2024 at 18:58

Hi all we are planning a festival wedding but just want the ceremony and after party in one venue with just a buffet and not the wedding breakfast any venue ideas for this would be greatly appreciated...

PhotographybyBillHad, tuesday 13-Aug-24 1 29
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Personalised Dressing Gown
WhiteSparkles, 13 of March of 2011 at 09:11

Does anyone have or plan to have personalised dressing gowns for the morning of the wedding? I have the TOG coming to capture the bridal party getting ready and want to have something we can wear, so...

Imogen, tuesday 13-Aug-24 21 8,363
k.j.w
Song for first dance
k.j.w, 18 of June of 2014 at 19:18

Me and my H2B were at a wedding reception at the weekend, and part way through the first dance couples were invited onto the dance floor. Whilst we were dancing together we were discussing what song...

Oldmen123, tuesday 13-Aug-24 42 4,588
Mrs_Conduct
Wedding Reports...
Mrs_Conduct, 17 of October of 2016 at 12:52

Hi Everyone, I got a bit distracted at work this morning and started reading older wedding reports. But the search function doesn't seem to be working - so are there any OM's on here who'd like to...

Aston, monday 12-Aug-24 6 1,306

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