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Dani
Would you attend a Christmas Day wedding?
Dani, Yesterday at 11:50

Hey, festive enthusiasts (or grinches!) How about being a guest at a wedding on Christmas Day? Love and festivities in one package! ❄ Let me know in the comments why you voted yes or no! Missed our...

Yes - Sounds fun! 🎅

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4 votes

No way! 🙈

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Dani
Would you get married on Christmas Day?
Dani, Yesterday at 11:50

Hey, wedding planning elves! With Christmas around the corner, would you say ‘I do’ while Santa’s on his way? 🎅 Let me know in the comments why you voted a hard no or an easy yes! Next poll: Click to...

No - Festive fun only! 🎉

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6 votes

Yes - So magical! 🎄

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1 vote

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Games for family get together!
PenelopeP, 25 September, 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...

Allison, 8 hours ago 14 9,010
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Betting/Gambling Wedding Favour Ideas
LuxuriousRedHair663, 5 February, 2018 at 19:47

My fiancé and I love betting - football coupons, betting at the races etc! Looking to do a few different things! Iv heard of football coupons, single bets on horses...! Just wanting something bit more...

Muhammad, 10 hours ago 10 1,781
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Barcelona Hen Party - Places to Stay
MoorWedding, 14 November, 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...

Rabia, 11 hours ago 10 3,786
Dani
HITCHED REWARDS: WIN £3,000!!! 💰
Dani, 5 August, 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...

Danielle, 13 hours ago 83 2,469 37
I-go-by-many-names
*FLASH UPDATE* Bespoke Vs. ready made rings?
I-go-by-many-names, 24 October, 2013 at 20:19

I have been a lurker on this forum for a while, and am very happy to say that my boyfriend is now my fiance after proposing to me in Italy at the weekend. He bought a fairly cheap ring to propose...

Marc, yesterday at 21:04 33 5,876
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How long after no response from a supplier should i find another?
Laura, 25 October, 2024 at 08:12

We are getting married in just over 18 months and are looking for quite a different cake with a specific design however, I am open to options to alter the design and made it clear that the budget...

Allison, yesterday at 16:19 2 23
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Save the Date’s
Lucy, 13 October, 2024 at 14:54

Hi all, I’m getting married in March 2026, and wondering when would be the best time to send the Save the Dates? It’s so exciting so I feel as though I want to send them as soon as I can, but the...

Allison, yesterday at 15:41 4 137
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Wedding host and entertainment throughout the whole wedding
Leanna, 25 October, 2024 at 11:19

Hey guys 👋 I am getting married in may 2026 and was wondering if all your thoughts and doings throughout! I am starting to look and research entertainment. I have a fair budget for entertainment but...

Lucia, yesterday at 14:18 2 20
Helen
Notice of marriage
Helen, 25 October, 2024 at 16:26

I have given notice today. Do they do any checks to see if previously married. I gave my documents, marriage certificate and death certificate. But do they check up on previous marriages. Thanks

Helen, yesterday at 14:05 4 51
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Can i wear a fur cover up/bolero in church ceremony?
Rosie, 25 October, 2024 at 21:24

I’ve got a beautiful strapless dress, but I’m getting married in winter, AND it’s a Catholic wedding so I know shoulders on show isn’t ideal for the actual ceremony. I was thinking I will have some...

RomanticGreenStation, yesterday at 10:20 1 11
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Preserving Wedding Flowers
Emily, 27 October, 2024 at 16:19

Is anyone choosing to preserve their wedding flowers? Or has anyone had any success stories doing this? Either in resin or dried and framed? I can’t decide whether to do this or not and I don’t know...

RomanticGreenStation, yesterday at 10:18 1 12
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Wedding in Italy 2025
Abi, 23 May, 2024 at 15:26

Hi all, we are planning a really small (max 20 guests) civil wedding in early June 2025 but struggling to find a venue in Tuscany. All the nice ones I've emailed seem to want 2/3 days exclusive hire...

Leoeventi, yesterday at 05:31 1 48
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Casino table vs photo booth
Lou37, 15 September, 2015 at 21:02

We went to the wedding fair in Sunday and saw casino tables we both thought it was a great idea and never been to a wedding with them before. We decided to opt for two tables, our hotel was at the...

Mandre, tuesday 29-Oct-24 6 881
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Is anyone NOT having a disco or band?
annie2000, 28 November, 2011 at 18:04

We are thinking that a disco or band with just 30 guests will be a bit much, trying to find ideas of alternative evening entertainment alongside background music. Has anyone else not had disco or...

Riki22, tuesday 29-Oct-24 4 1,177
Niamh
Children or no children?
Niamh, 18 October, 2024 at 17:53

My fiance and i got engaged in January and are expecting our second child Oct 28-31 !! We originally didnt want children at our wedding when we started discussing marriage in 2020, a few months before...

Shay, tuesday 29-Oct-24 2 45
Dani
Q1) Did you know we gift £3,000 to one lucky couple every month?! 💸
Dani, 16 October, 2024 at 14:36

Hey couples! Have you heard about our monthly Hitched Rewards competition? If you haven’t entered yet, what are you waiting for... Join our survey: Q1) Vote and comment below! 👇 Q2) Haven’t entered?...

YES! Pick me next 🙌

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68 votes

No - Tell me more! 🤔

14%

11 votes

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daniellajenner
Confetti
daniellajenner, 27 October, 2024 at 13:57

Hiya, We've been told by our venue that we can have dried lavender flowers for confetti if we are having our ceremony outside. We do hope to have our ceremony outside (weather permitting) but I'm not...

PhotographybyBillHad, tuesday 29-Oct-24 1 15
Amy
Has anyone used Glamlora?
Amy, 26 August, 2024 at 16:47

Has anyone used glamlora? I am getting married on the 20th of next month. I saw a wedding dress on glamlora that I really like, but I don't often order a wedding dress online. This wedding dress is...

Siva, tuesday 29-Oct-24 18 957 1
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Show me your wedding dresses :)
Blondie_bride, 5 March, 2017 at 14:59

Hello lovely brides and bride to be's, I have been to a few bridal boutiques and still not found 'the one'. There's a couple I like but I haven't found anything with the wow factor that I am after. I...

Chemixtu, monday 28-Oct-24 32 5,996
Sash+Shaun
Adding Menu options for guests to select
Sash+Shaun, 16 October, 2024 at 14:37

Hi there, We’ve recently sent out our invites, but never included a section for people to send back what their food choices are, as we assumed this can be done on the website, but I can’t find out...

Rachel, monday 28-Oct-24 1 15
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DIY Makeup
, 27 October, 2017 at 09:22

Hi guys! Any other brides planning on doing their own makeup on the big day? I couldn’t believe how expensive it was, and with a tight budget, don’t have much of a choice! Even debating doing my hair...

Mahira, monday 28-Oct-24 7 2,297
Dani
🚀 Hitched Wedding Trends Report 2025 has launched! 🚀
Dani, 28 October, 2024 at 12:38

Hey Hitched Huns! It's the moment we’ve all been waiting for... the Hitched Wedding Trends Report 2025 has officially dropped 🎉 Get ready to dive in and discover what’s set to make waves in the...

Dani, monday 28-Oct-24 21 1
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Wedding website private pages - help please!
Beth, 10 July, 2023 at 16:17

Hi, I am trying to create a page on my website which is password protected for some guests who are staying with us at the venue. I click on private but it doesn’t ask me to put in a password and the...

Gabezek, monday 28-Oct-24 4 264
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The Magic of Caricatures
Berton, 9 October, 2024 at 13:29

How about making your wedding truly memorable? You stand in front of your loved ones, exchange vows and at this moment there is an atmosphere of joy and fun in the air. Everyone around is smiling and...

Marquis, monday 28-Oct-24 2 36
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40-50 guests & a budget of £5k in London. Is this possible?
Figen, 23 October, 2024 at 20:49

As the title says. Been engaged for 15 months and we don’t want to delay it any longer. However, our budget is very slim at around £5k and that’s pushing it. I’m feeling quite overwhelmed. The civil...

Marquis, monday 28-Oct-24 2 54 1
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Photo App for wedding guest to upload pictures too.
Tanya, 4 October, 2024 at 15:15

Hey everyone! I was thinking about using a photo app for my wedding so that guests can upload pictures taken at the event. I'd prefer to keep the photos private among those who attended. If anyone is...

Clare, sunday 27-Oct-24 1 23
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Wedding dresses under £500
Maisie, 9 October, 2024 at 23:50

Finally getting the ball rolling on planning out wedding! Now I'm not really wanting to spend a crazy amount of money on a wedding dress but I also want it to be gorgous. Does anyone know of a bridal...

RomanticGreenStation, sunday 27-Oct-24 2 16
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Grow Old With Me - Tom Odell, does anyone have the clean version of this song?
Emily, 12 June, 2024 at 15:15

We are really wanting this song for the registration of the marriage however I can't find a clean version anywhere that doesn't have the lyrics "make me come" in the song! If anyone has an edited...

Jack, saturday 26-Oct-24 71
Dani
Budget like a pro with our new tool! 🤓
Dani, 15 July, 2024 at 09:11

Hey lovebirds, So you're probably wondering what's so special about a calculator? Introducing the brand new Hitched wedding budget calculator that will help you to find your ideal budget to plan your...

James, friday 25-Oct-24 46 1
Amy
Evening food - Good idea or waste of money?
Amy, 10 October, 2024 at 14:07

I am undecided on whether or not to have food in the evening at our wedding. I believe that people will be focused on getting drunk and the food will go to waste but some people have said its nice to...

Rosie, friday 25-Oct-24 6 150

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