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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...

Emma, 11 hours ago 73 2,758 1
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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, yesterday at 14:09 52 2,058 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, yesterday at 11:24 2 22
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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 5,279 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...

Sophia, wednesday 16-Sep-26 23 299
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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 1,012
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 8 418
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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 22 899 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?

MartinaBlom, tuesday 15-Sep-26 108 782
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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...

Alina, tuesday 15-Sep-26 23 277 1
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...

Harry, tuesday 15-Sep-26 24 275
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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 30 297 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 1,399
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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 9 107
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 15 276
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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 16 245
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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 7 524
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 70 414
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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
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...

Gourge, tuesday 1-Sep-26 13 732 1
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 30 102
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 78 667
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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 36 632 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
Cazpot88
Payments for photography
Cazpot88, 20 February, 2024 at 18:01

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

Tokyo, saturday 29-Aug-26 28 367
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Videos after videographer left
Dee, 7 September, 2023 at 16:30

Hi all! I got married a few weeks ago and we had a great videographer there. We paid for 10 hours so they left towards the end of the night, after the party had stated. Right at the end of the night,...

Mr Simon, friday 28-Aug-26 5 240
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Mother in law behaviour
Junior, 20 April, 2025 at 08:14

Good morning all, I'm new to the site and am looking for advice as to how to handle this situation. Yesterday my fiancée had her hen do in London. There was a group of 27 that attended in total that...

Mr Harry, friday 28-Aug-26 23 598
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Plus one situation
Alison, 30 January, 2024 at 21:12

FHs usher was in a relationship up until quite recently. His previous partner was very much invited to our wedding. When they split up and she said she wasn’t coming anymore we were able to invite...

Jack, thursday 27-Aug-26 33 188
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Wedding gifts
Stacey, 31 July, 2023 at 23:54

Hi all, Quick question on wedding gifts. We would really just like contributions to our honeymoon but it's not ideal really to have cash in cards. Has anyone got any ideas on how to digitalise it in a...

Travis, wednesday 26-Aug-26 3 156 1
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Vendor - any advice, I'd really appreciate it!
Jenny, 4 April, 2025 at 12:36

Hi, I'm getting married in 4 months & we paid a vendor to decorate our wedding venue. Sunday - I emailed with some reimbursement questions, received a bounce back. Checked their website and it's...

Alberta, wednesday 26-Aug-26 11 250
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Colours to go with royal Stewart tartan
LuxuriousGoldDecor707, 25 June, 2024 at 14:03

I’m not the creative kind of person! I’m really struggling to think of a colour to go with royal Stewart tartan that my partner will be wearing! Absolutely not red! I thought maybe yellow with it...

Vernon, tuesday 25-Aug-26 19 301

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