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Allison
Negotiating with Vendors - yes or no?
Allison, 1 November, 2024 at 10:40

Hi everyone, I'm wondering what the norm is when it comes to negotiating with vendors... I've had a few quotes back for various different services, from flowers to make-up and photography. Did...

Michelle, an hour ago 8 79
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Fire door stress!
exitedbridetobe, 29 March, 2013 at 17:02

Our ceremony & reception room has a very ugly fire door. Its on the wall our guests will be looking towards at our civil ceremony. I'm going to ask if I can cover it with a starlight backdrop, but...

Ronald, yesterday at 19:26 15 1,648
xlovebirdsx
How Naughty were you on your Hen??
xlovebirdsx, 21 June, 2012 at 09:38

Ive been looking at places to go for a hen night out. I came across the Chicago Rock hen package which is called 'Last Fling Before the Ring' It got me thinking, its a common idea that the hen/stag is...

Ivor, saturday 30-Nov-24 31 37,462
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💸 ***...

Victoria, friday 29-Nov-24 100 3,104 42
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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...

Jaeson, thursday 28-Nov-24 8 1,888
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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116 votes

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monkeychops
Hen Book Message Suggestions
monkeychops, 3 May, 2010 at 21:22

Can anyone recommend any nice or funny poems or messages to write in a hen book? My mind is completely blank and I need some inspiration! ?

Ilona, thursday 28-Nov-24 5,412
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Insurance
Ivorywillow, 16 October, 2024 at 16:07

Hi All, I have looked into wedding insurance, is there a company that is better than others or are they all fairly similar? Would anyone recommend any at all? Thanks

James, wednesday 27-Nov-24 1 69
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...

Leoeventi, wednesday 27-Nov-24 7 179 1
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Wedding Insurance?
Catherine, 25 October, 2024 at 08:25

Who do people have their wedding insurance with?

Leoeventi, wednesday 27-Nov-24 7 119
Dani
Have you checked out our deals yet? 👀 Get up to 50% off your wedding!
Dani, 26 November, 2024 at 16:30

Hey savvy savers 💸 Everyone’s talking Black Friday deals, but what about saving BIG on your wedding? Now’s the perfect time to book your vendors - don’t wait, they won’t last! 🖤 Where to find our...

YES! Saved big 💸

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Not yet! On my way 🏃‍♀️

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Dani, tuesday 26-Nov-24 17
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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

Diana, tuesday 26-Nov-24 2 49
loopy_lisa 91
New bride- low budget- feeling sad :(
loopy_lisa 91, 17 March, 2014 at 10:36

Hi all! I'm a new(ish) bride and we're starting to plan our wedding. I should be excited but to be honest I'm not and the reason why is budget. For reasons I won't go in to, we're having to keep our...

Aideb, tuesday 26-Nov-24 50 6,767
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

31%

5 votes

I don't understand it?

6%

1 vote

I just don't want to..

0%

0 votes

I'm new to Hitched!

56%

9 votes

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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

Raising Cane’s, sunday 24-Nov-24 10 471 1
Mrs2013
Wedding checklist/spreadsheet
Mrs2013, 8 January, 2012 at 23:05

Hey ladies I was wondering if any of you ladies had a tick list or check list that you work towards. I am a super organised person, but unsure where to start with planning my wedding, could benefit...

Benedict, sunday 24-Nov-24 5 6,038
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Bridesmaid gifts
Coopertobe, 1 January, 2018 at 23:25

Hi everyone, I'm getting married this month!!! We are in the final stages of paying everything off and I'm now working on bridesmaid gifts. On the morning I'm going to give my bridesmaids a gift bag...

Allison, saturday 23-Nov-24 8 1,682
Kate
Wedding Insurance
Kate, 22 July, 2023 at 13:31

Having just read an article on this very website, it suggests that wedding insurance is something often overlooked by couples planning. After a very brief look into it, I wasn’t able to find any...

K H, thursday 21-Nov-24 9 791 2
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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...

Kubby, thursday 21-Nov-24 11 619 1
mummymrs2b
Are your in laws involved in wedding planning?
mummymrs2b, 3 April, 2012 at 18:03

Just wondered if there's a few who's in laws get involved in helping to pay or helping to plan, etc? My in-laws don't know anything, aren't paying for anything, don't ask about anything. I tried to...

Ronald, thursday 21-Nov-24 32 3,529
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Rings - what's your engaement ring like and what wedding ring are you having?!
MrsB-to-be, 19 January, 2013 at 17:33

Went wedding ring shopping today and was certain I was just going to have a plain 2mm platinum band... My ring looks roughly like this... Platinum, 13 diamonds: So today I tried a 'bow tie' wedding...

Maria, thursday 21-Nov-24 28 8,194
Red Baroness
Hatton Garden jewellers - recommendations?
Red Baroness, 21 February, 2011 at 10:36

Mr Ily and I are planning a trip to Hatton Garden this week to choose our wedding rings. Anyone have any recommendations?

Maria, thursday 21-Nov-24 21 24,631
Mrs_Conduct
Wedding Reports...
Mrs_Conduct, 17 October, 2016 at 12:52

Hi Everyone, I got a bit distracted at work this morning and started reading older wedding reports. But the search function doesn't seem to be working - so are there any OM's on here who'd like to...

Hellen, thursday 21-Nov-24 6 1,345
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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...

HappyIvoryDiamonds19, thursday 21-Nov-24 32 6,021
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Games to play at a Hen Party Weekend??
BrogstarBride, 22 February, 2013 at 12:55

We are going to a Spa for the weekend and I want to play some fun games in the evening and ideas? x

Alex, thursday 21-Nov-24 10 7,477
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, wednesday 20-Nov-24 52 1
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?

Donald, tuesday 19-Nov-24 17 303
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...

David, tuesday 19-Nov-24 17 228
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Where can I buy ready made Biodegradable paper
Thesom, 12 September, 2015 at 16:35

Hi there I would like to make my own biodegradable confetti but can't seem to find anywhere to buy this in sheets/ rolls does anyone know where to get this, also any idea where to get custom shaped...

gretta, monday 18-Nov-24 4 4,280
ClaireD*
Can anyone recommend a Makeup Artist in Nottingham?
ClaireD*, 6 December, 2013 at 21:35

Hi there, Really feeling disappointed right now. I'd booked a make-up artist called Claire-Elizabeth for a trial, but she didn't turn up, and didn't return my voicemail when I called to check what was...

Mahira, monday 18-Nov-24 9 5,978
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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...

Daniel, monday 18-Nov-24 4 1,252
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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...

Alishay, monday 18-Nov-24 12 9,063

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