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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?...

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Dani
Q2) You haven’t entered our monthly £3,000 draw! Why not? 🤔
Dani, 16 October, 2024 at 14:37

Hey couples, We want to find out why you’re missing your chance to WIN £3,000?!... Join our survey: Q1) Did you know we gift £3,000 to one lucky couple every month? 💸 Answer here! Q2) Vote and...

Haven't started planning

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Purple Pixie
Where to buy personalised dressing gowsn/t-shirts etc.?
Purple Pixie, 5 April, 2012 at 08:58

I'd love to get some dressing gowns or tops for me and the girls to wear whilst we're getting ready but I'm struggling to find any. All the places I've looked have only gone up to a size 18 (maximum)...

Ali, 3 hours ago 7 1,900
goldpants
May 2014 Brides :)
goldpants, 14 May, 2013 at 10:23

Hi everyone, now that we are htting the one year mark (mine is tomorrow eeek!) I thought I would start this thread so we can all introduce ourseves and our weddings- chances are we will all be going...

Waleed, 3 hours ago 341 27,806
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Seeking Advice on Choosing the Perfect Destination Wedding Location
Lisa, Yesterday at 05:32

We're planning a small destination wedding and are overwhelmed with the options. Does anyone have tips on how to choose the perfect location and make the planning process smoother? Best regards, Lisa...

Waqas, 5 hours ago 1 7
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Do i really need Evening food?!?!
Nikita, Yesterday at 08:24

I’m a South African getting married in Scotland to my Scottish fiancé and I can’t get my head around evening food?!? We have canapés going out at 2:30pm. Our reception dinner meal and dessert for our...

Waqas, 5 hours ago 1 17
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a little different for our wedding guestbook
Nima, Yesterday at 10:33

Hi everyone! This is my first post on here, and I'm super excited to hear your ideas and suggestions! I'm planning something a little different for our wedding guestbook. I’ve come across the idea of...

Waqas, 5 hours ago 1 12
Dani
Still choosing your venue?... You could even win it 👀
Dani, Yesterday at 14:18

Hey lovebirds... Happy New Year 🎉 to kick off 2025 with a bang we're shining a spotlight on the stunning venues featured on Hitched. Whether you are looking for an elegant estate or a boho woodland...

Waqas, 5 hours ago 1 8
Heather
Venues with transparent pricing!
Heather, 8 January, 2025 at 22:51

Hi - I’m looking for a wedding venue that is straightforward and transparent when it comes to pricing. For each venue I’m looking at, their brochure often misses a lot of important details!

Thomas, 6 hours ago 1 7
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Getting "legally" married before the big day.
Adsco, 25 September, 2014 at 18:14

Hi all, I was just wondering what people's opinions are on getting the legal side and the paperwork out the way before the big day? Is this a normal thing to do? The thing is, we have our hearts set...

Amy, yesterday at 19:03 11 7,796
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Brother in law doing father of bride role - what do you say in the speech?
nicolaellen, 25 September, 2012 at 22:54

My sister is getting married this Saturday and my husband is giving her away as our father died just under 2 years ago. I am 15 years older than my sister and my husband has known her since she was...

Harper Taylor, yesterday at 10:35 3 4,425
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💸 ***...

Charlotte, wednesday 8-Jan-25 115 3,906 43
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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...

KekesPancakes, wednesday 8-Jan-25 38 4,132 1
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Thinking of business names...
beehappy_87, 11 June, 2012 at 15:19

Hi. I am thinking of starting a business in Wedding planning after i enjoyed planning my own wedding so much!!! and helping out with friends weddings but I am struggling to come up with a good...

Waleed, wednesday 8-Jan-25 4 1,586
May2be
Ideas needed for drinks 'vouchers'
May2be, 31 January, 2011 at 08:55

As we have gone over budget on our wedding we now do not have money available to put behind the bar. We have a drinks package that covers us all day and through the meal until the bar opens at 7. We...

Waleed, wednesday 8-Jan-25 10 16,322
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Need Advice for Planning a Destination Wedding in Italy
Victoria, 8 January, 2025 at 08:42

Hello everyone, My fiancé and I are excitedly planning our destination wedding in Italy, but we could use some advice from anyone who's done it before. We have a few questions and would love to hear...

Victoria, wednesday 8-Jan-25 4
Emma
Catering
Emma, 7 January, 2025 at 22:58

Just wondering if anyone has used The Barn at Willerby inside catering? If so would you recommend. Not an outside company .

Emma, tuesday 7-Jan-25 2
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Wedding music
Dododoan, 21 November, 2024 at 07:50

What song would you like to play at your wedding. For me it's Die With A Smile

Mia, tuesday 7-Jan-25 4 58
Erin
Please get in touch if you are getting married at the Cave Hotel in Faversham
Erin, 7 January, 2025 at 11:55

Would like to know if anyone is getting married at the Cave Hotel in Faversham!

Erin, tuesday 7-Jan-25 7
Sundus
Function room
Sundus, 7 January, 2025 at 10:29

Hi everyone, I am looking for a function room around South Yorkshire preferably. It needs to accommodate 70 guests maximum and allow outdoor catering. I would need it for around 6 hours but if the...

Sundus, tuesday 7-Jan-25 3 1
Dani
WIN A £25,000 WEDDING! ✨🍾 Enter now...
Dani, 2 January, 2025 at 09:15

Hey engaged couples, You heard that right!! Hitched are giving away another £25,000 this year to one lucky couple* So... Are you ready to make your dream wedding a reality?! Silly question, of course...

Dani, tuesday 7-Jan-25 2 258 1
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Hair extensions?
thatlassoverthere, 10 June, 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...

Ali, tuesday 7-Jan-25 8 1,280
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Planning a Destination Wedding: Tips for Choosing the Perfect Location
Victoria, 7 January, 2025 at 05:25

We're in the midst of planning a small destination wedding, but the multitude of choices is overwhelming. From the picturesque beaches of Bali to the romantic vineyards of Tuscany, the options seem...

Victoria, tuesday 7-Jan-25 6
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Guest Tea Towel
hanrh, 7 August, 2012 at 13:40

Hi all, This is my first post on here so I am extemely excited to see the reponses i get! ? I am looking for an unusual idea for a wedding guesbook and have come across the idea of having a guest tea...

Ali, monday 6-Jan-25 5 3,736
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Venue/suppliers not accepting credit card
, 25 August, 2011 at 18:25

Slight rant here. We just got an unexpected invoice from our venues in house caterer, they want £1200 deposit to secure prices - within 7 days! We only just set the date and deliberatley set it for...

Ali, monday 6-Jan-25 14 2,487
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Food menu choices
Natasha, 8 January, 2024 at 09:17

Hi does anyone know if you can add food choices to your website and guest pick from there what they want? X

Ali, monday 6-Jan-25 5 187
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Village Hall Transformation
Tilly, 2 January, 2025 at 18:23

I am looking to find a north east company that transforms village halls so when we walk in, it would feel like the inside of a marquee. Thank you in advance!

Ali, monday 6-Jan-25 5 61
Adele
Intimate Unique Weddings in Arundel and surrounding areas.
Adele, 3 January, 2025 at 09:12

My partner and I have both been married before and did the whole massive fancy thing. This time we want to celebrate us with our close friends and family and don’t need all the fancy stuff that...

Waqas, monday 6-Jan-25 1 13 1
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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...

Ali, monday 6-Jan-25 12 1,968
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Barn venues that allow outside catering
Samantha, 4 January, 2025 at 23:25

Can anyone help? We are looking for licensed Barn style venues that allow outside catering in Hampshire or just on the outskirts?

Samantha, saturday 4-Jan-25 2
Michelle772012
Solar fairy lights
Michelle772012, 15 September, 2011 at 15:54

Afternoon all, Well i'm probably being really thick so i do apologise in advance but, i need several sets of fairy lights to decorate my venue that are safe with material as having a midsummer nights...

Daniel, saturday 4-Jan-25 2 1,570
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Issue with wedding photographer
fionachey, 9 April, 2015 at 22:56

We got married nearly 7 months ago, but we haven't seen any of our images. We have paid in full, and have been sending emails regularly. We get all kinds of excuses and now she's completely ignoring...

Ava, saturday 4-Jan-25 31 5,375

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