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Dani
Would you attend a Christmas Day wedding?
Dani, 30 October, 2024 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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10 votes

No way! 🙈

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Dani
Would you get married on Christmas Day?
Dani, 30 October, 2024 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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29 votes

Yes - So magical! 🎄

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11 votes

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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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88 votes

No - Tell me more! 🤔

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11 votes

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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...

Bochenek, yesterday at 11:16 13 9,023
Victoria
Are Hitched vendors Legit? And Vetted by Hitched?
Victoria, 20 August, 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?

Vilgax, yesterday at 08:37 17 240
Autumnroseee
Health and Beauty plan
Autumnroseee, 10 April, 2012 at 17:05

I was reading a Wedding magazine check list of what you need to do before your wedding... a few months before it said to start your health and beauty plan... I was just wondering, what health and...

Ronald, monday 11-Nov-24 8 924
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

Mildred, monday 11-Nov-24 10 303 1
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Twilight weddings
HappyBlueBridesmaid4886, 5 November, 2024 at 13:44

Hi, can anyone reccomend anywhere for a twilight wedding please? Struggling to find many places that do them. Thanks so much in advance

PhotographybyBillHad, sunday 10-Nov-24 2 17
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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...

Valyria, sunday 10-Nov-24 7 384
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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...

Anoboy712, sunday 10-Nov-24 8 1,825
Dani
Bold, colourful flowers are the vibe for 2025! 🌺
Dani, 6 November, 2024 at 14:38

Hey, Are you all about the bold blooms, or are you taking your wedding style in a different direction? Check out this colourful wedding vibe 👇 Subscribe to our Youtube channel to keep up with all the...

Allison, saturday 9-Nov-24 1 19
Katrina
Wedding fast approaching :) 3 months to go so exccccciiiitttteedd!
Katrina, 6 November, 2024 at 12:51

We are nearly at the 3 month mark we get married in February 2025 I cant believe where the time has gone I have been really organized ticking wedding tasks off one at a time. Not got to many things...

Katrina, saturday 9-Nov-24 2 28
Dani
What trend are you’re most excited to see in 2025?
Dani, 8 November, 2024 at 13:39

Here are our top 5 from the 10 wedding trends set to take over in 2025! Want to see what else made the list? Check out our official 2025 Wedding Trends Report here 👇 Vote for your fave or drop a...

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Wedding Insurance?
Catherine, 25 October, 2024 at 08:25

Who do people have their wedding insurance with?

Vicki, friday 8-Nov-24 2 26
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...

Bryony, friday 8-Nov-24 95 2,732 41
Dani
Tune in for the hottest 2025 Wedding Trends! 🎬
Dani, 8 November, 2024 at 12:46

From chic mini dresses to heart-shaped cakes! See what trends are set to take over 2025 with our Editor Zoë and Assistant Editor Maisie 👇 ***Subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with all the...

Dani, friday 8-Nov-24 37
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...

James, friday 8-Nov-24 19 1,148 1
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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...

Figen, thursday 7-Nov-24 2 70 1
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Excited
Amelie, 6 November, 2024 at 20:49

Cant wait for my wedding!!!

Amelie, wednesday 6-Nov-24 7
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Gardenia Flowers
Noodle2Be, 29 May, 2011 at 21:41

I'm a bit thick about flowers, are gardenia flowers available in august and are they expensive? I've seen this picture which I really like for my bridesmaids

Maria, wednesday 6-Nov-24 3 1,858
Charlotte
Panic setting in
Charlotte, 10 April, 2024 at 21:42

Hey guys! I'm an Aug 2025 bride and other than the venue, I've not booked anything else. I'm feeling a bit stressed- can anyone tell me the things I need to get sorted now? Also any bridal shops in...

Hannah, tuesday 5-Nov-24 1 27
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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...

Jennifer, tuesday 5-Nov-24 3 41
Yasmin
Rules on ceremony music?
Yasmin, 17 September, 2024 at 09:23

I'm an alt bride and music is really important to me, so I'm struggling a bit to curate a list of songs to present to our registrar for suitability checks. Can anyone advise on how strict they are...

PhotographybyBillHad, monday 4-Nov-24 2 28
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Filming your own wedding - anyone used Filmed On Phones?
Sophie, 3 November, 2024 at 13:52

Hello! My partner and I have been looking at videographers but we're not sure we want to pay so much for such a fancy video. We really just want the main parts of our day captured on video so we were...

Alison, monday 4-Nov-24 1 8
Dani
Black Friday is here! Find deals & more on the Hitched app 🖤
Dani, 4 November, 2024 at 10:04

Hey couples, Are you ready to save big on your wedding? Black Friday is officially here! And with the Hitched app, it’s bringing more than just discounts 💸 🖤 Big savings 🖤 Handy planning tools 🖤...

Dani, monday 4-Nov-24 51 1
smilesjp
Best Foundation?
smilesjp, 9 July, 2014 at 17:02

I have pretty sensitive skin, so during the day i just use a simple mineral foundation. The only issue is it doesn't last all day, and I'm after a foundation that will require as little touch up as...

Keerthi, monday 4-Nov-24 15 2,429
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No corkage venues
Malaika, 3 November, 2024 at 22:23

Hi all! My fiance and I are getting married in July 2025 and we are on a super tight budget i.e. £10 000 or less. Does anybody know of any cheap no corkage venues in or around the Manchester area?

Malaika, sunday 3-Nov-24 6
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Civil ceremony help
Danniella, 1 November, 2024 at 20:19

Hi, I’m getting married at 2025 and having a civil ceremony with the ceremony and reception taking place at the same venue. Can anyone help with what I need to arrange for the ceremony? What’s usually...

Danniella, friday 1-Nov-24 8
Dani
What flowers will you have at your wedding? 🌸
Dani, 1 November, 2024 at 14:29

Hey everyone, Happy 1st of November 🌟 We’re kicking off the month with a new Hitched Marketplace highlight, and this time we’re celebrating our incredible florists! From elegant arrangements to bold,...

Bold & bright 💛

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Classic & simple 🤍

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5 votes

Pastel & romantic 💗

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6 votes

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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, wednesday 30-Oct-24 2 28
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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, wednesday 30-Oct-24 1 20
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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, wednesday 30-Oct-24 1 15

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