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Relaxed outdoor venue
Hannah, 26 September, 2025 at 14:22

Me & my partner are looking for a really relaxed venue , ideally mostly outside but with indoor place for the evening. We don’t want it to be formal , just a really relaxed chilled venue. We would...

Fahad, 4 minutes ago 35 259
wee-lou
Popular wedding hymns
wee-lou, 14 October, 2010 at 12:08

I need to start thinking about hymns and a reading for the wedding but dont have a clue which hymns to pick, anyone got any ideas?

Marksmith, 27 minutes ago 11 7,998
Poppy
Planning Timeline
Poppy, 19 June, 2025 at 19:45

Hi everyone! I have recently got engaged and we have decided on 2028 as the year to get married. The wedding planning space is quite overwhelming but I’m so excited to get going with it. If you...

Clark, 2 hours ago 32 711 3
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Alternative to wedding cake
Samantha, 17 March, 2024 at 22:36

Looking for ideas instead traditional wedding cakes - my fiancé likes idea of a donut tree I’m not sure, thought individual cakes maybe. Anyone had anything quite different?

Kerstin, 5 hours ago 20 328
Cheeky_pie
Film quotes as table names
Cheeky_pie, 5 June, 2011 at 09:07

Both myself and my OH are huge film buffs so i thought we could have famous film quotes from films as our table names we have 13 tables including the top table so below are a few I had thought of. If...

Phill, 6 hours ago 18 9,609
Ellie
Gothic Venue Suggestions
Ellie, 25 November, 2025 at 09:59

By gothic I mean the period not like 'goth', if that makes sense? I'm looking for a venue (anywhere in the UK), that has super pretty gothic architecture and will fit (and ideally house) 60 guests....

Martin, yesterday at 23:49 3 79 1
Caitlin
Own flower arrangements
Caitlin, 6 June, 2024 at 23:40

Hey Has anyone done their own flower arrangements for wedding reception? I’m really in two minds as I would actually love to do it I’m quite a creative person and the thought of spending a few...

Carson, yesterday at 21:45 3 205
Mrsjones2024
Honeymoon choices...
Mrsjones2024, 23 February, 2016 at 20:55

Hi all, I am starting to think about our honeymoon so that we know what kind of funds we need to leave in the pot! I want pure luxury and to go somewhere that you don't get to go to every day. And...

Fitness, yesterday at 19:05 31 3,861
Daniella
Confetti
Daniella, 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...

Sheen, yesterday at 17:40 75 770
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Furniture hire for diy reception
glaelia, 27 September, 2010 at 22:49

Hi there, looking for some advice re hiring chairs, tables, linens and crockery/cutlery etc for my wedding on 01/10/11. We're doing a DIY reception at a lovely village hall, and looking to be able to...

Harry, yesterday at 17:38 146 1,816
Dani
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DamienVoltshadow, yesterday at 14:49 4 126
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Hitched Website
Gina, 5 March, 2025 at 19:05

Hello, we are getting married in Rhodes, Greece next September! I am wanting to set up a website so that people can RSVP via a QR code but I can see that it is UK based so I can’t seem to choose...

Businessbookkeepings, yesterday at 14:35 80 967
Jessica
Elegant centre piece
Jessica, 1 May, 2025 at 09:01

Hi, I am looking for ideas for an elegant centre piece, we are having a small vow renweal so want something I can use for the ceremony and the breakfast. Xx

Safer, yesterday at 14:31 8 76
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Catholic order of service template
LilacsandDiamonds, 3 February, 2018 at 15:52

Hi all, does anybody know of a good template on the web for a catholic wedding order of service please? We're having the full mass. I think it's a long time since a lot of the guests will have been to...

Adam, yesterday at 14:09 2 926
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Has/Is anyone getting married in a Registry Office?
Jader123, 28 January, 2013 at 21:16

Hi, I just wondered if anyone has got married/is planning to get married in a Registry Office? What are your experiences like? Thank you

Voocccie, yesterday at 13:25 17 7,163
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Bridesmaid Gifts - morning of and at he
Lauréline, 29 January, 2024 at 21:25

Hi! Help!! Rich influencers who can afford lots or who get gifted loads seem to gift things constantly and therefore don’t know what the expectations may be? Even if they’re not super expensive gifts?...

Ihsan, yesterday at 13:15 31 1,623 1
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Tiny Wedding Ideas?
Katy, 20 February, 2026 at 13:38

So my partner and I aren't wanting a traditional or big wedding, in fact with us included our entire guest list is a total of 12 people (plus maybe a few friends in the evening potentially, no more...

HafilatBalanceCheck, yesterday at 13:11 21 265 5
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Entertainment ideas
Zoë, 21 November, 2023 at 15:09

Hi All, Just looking for some entertainment ideas for our guests during welcome drinks/photos and perhaps our wedding breakfast. Desperate bride looking for help and inspiration. TIAZoë ☺️

92pak, yesterday at 13:00 36 509 1
Terri
Travel time??
Terri, 20 September, 2023 at 14:57

Hey…. Help… ergh I keep changing my mind about venues. We thought we had one picked out and there’s something about it I’m not sure of, can’t put my finger on what! I figured I’ll know when it’s the...

Nol, yesterday at 12:51 18 245
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Streaming wedding on the internet live to guests who can't make it
MaddieR, 27 June, 2010 at 12:28

My father has recently thought of a fantastic idea to stream weddings on the internet live to guests who can't be there. It wouldn't be avaliable for any one to watch as the link would be password...

Schedule, yesterday at 12:50 45 3,678
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Wedding photo app, for guests to upload their pictures too.
Tanya, 4 October, 2024 at 15:20

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...

Ihsan, yesterday at 12:21 117 1,142
Francesca
App/ website design that can customise invites?
Francesca, 5 March, 2024 at 08:59

Hi everyone! Hope planning is going well (wish I’d discovered this forum sooner!) We are getting married May next year & starting to think about invitation designs etc. I am thinking quite a...

Nsfasstatus, yesterday at 11:25 45 547
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Food
Kayleigh, 4 December, 2023 at 11:52

I’m getting married and I’ve gone for a two course meal, so we will get a hot dinner and a pudding for after the ceremony . I was going to have a buffet at the night time, but I decided to have a...

Wlliams, yesterday at 11:05 22 626
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Three day wedding venues
Jaycee, 30 April, 2026 at 09:16

We would really like to find a venue that offers guest accommodation the night before and the night of the wedding to make it a whole weekend event. I have been to a wedding before where 40 or so...

Soniya, yesterday at 10:58 1 7
Ella
Intimate wedding
Ella, 11 January, 2026 at 16:30

Can anyone help me. I’m looking for a Manor House or chapel that can just do me the ceremony part of my wedding. Kind of like a registry office vibe but with the beautiful scenery. I’m based in...

Charlie, yesterday at 10:11 10 139
SingleNoMore
Colouring water in vases - how?
SingleNoMore, 23 January, 2013 at 14:11

After going to a black tie "do" for work last night the table centre pieces had coloured water in the vases and I quite liked it. Our centrepieces are artificial flowers in vases so it doesn't matter...

Alex, yesterday at 09:41 39 8,415
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Wedding Transport for guests
CherylSuffolk, 30 October, 2011 at 16:17

Hi, So I have chosen a beautiful venue but its about a 45min drive away from where most people will be travelling from...I want to make sure that my guests attend and can have a drink and stay till...

Florida!, yesterday at 08:57 27 13,270
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Cousins
katie_turner_uk84@hotmail.com, 29 January, 2025 at 15:14

Can anyone give me some advice with the wedding guest list. I am closer to some cousins than others..plus they have kids. Do I invite some cousins and not all? Don't want to upset anyone!

Elina, yesterday at 07:29 11 142
SingleNoMore
Wedding Crepes...!?
SingleNoMore, 2 September, 2012 at 21:35

Who's had em? Ducky I know you have, and it clearly went down well. How much did it cost if you don't mind me asking? We're having our wedding breakfast at 3.30pm so want to provide something later...

Carson, yesterday at 02:58 23 7,493
Louise
How do i ensure evening guests only see the evening information?
Louise, 2 August, 2023 at 06:15

When adding guests I have included if they are ceremony and evening or just evening. Now I am sorting out the website how do I ensure evening guests only see the evening information? I have tried to...

Leoparker, thursday 30-Apr-26 4 149 1
porkchop
Changing name on driving licence
porkchop, 4 October, 2012 at 14:44

Now I'm an old married I'm trying to sort out all the changing of name stuff! Have tried a search but all questions seems to be about certificates, rather than what I need to know! I'm probably just...

Michael, thursday 30-Apr-26 21 51,980
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Dress sizing
xxbeckyxx999, 25 January, 2015 at 00:12

I've just read some posts and people keep mentioning that wedding dresses aren't the same sizing as the high street (one person normally being size 20 was size 28 in her dress) I'm getting slightly...

Voocccie, thursday 30-Apr-26 16 8,213

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