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Casino table vs photo booth
Lou37, 15 September, 2015 at 21:02

We went to the wedding fair in Sunday and saw casino tables we both thought it was a great idea and never been to a wedding with them before. We decided to opt for two tables, our hotel was at the...

Robert, 20 minutes ago 12 971
Dani
We've got wedding decor on the mind 🪩 what's your vibe?
Dani, 13 March, 2025 at 12:36

In March we're celebrating Wedding Decor 🪩 We’d LOVE to know - what’s your wedding decor vibe? Already planned or still dreaming, share the details! Still undecided? Need some inspo or top-tier decor...

💐 Classic & elegant

29%

24 votes

✨ Modern & minimalist

15%

12 votes

🌿 Rustic & romantic

41%

34 votes

🎉 Bold & colourful

13%

11 votes

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Readings or Poems that include loved ones in heaven
Zoe, 18 March, 2025 at 09:39

Sadly my mum passed away nearly 18 years ago and won’t be at my wedding in person 🥲 I’d like something read during the ceremony that includes loved ones past. We are getting married in a registry...

Ali, 6 hours ago 4 28 1
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Getting ready morning food?
Senel, 23 January, 2024 at 20:01

Hello everyone, I have quite a large bridal party and I’d like to have food for us whilst we are getting ready the morning of. Our caterers aren’t able to accommodate but they said we could use their...

Shoib000, 9 hours ago 8 185
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Money worries..
MrsW2Bxx, 5 February, 2013 at 10:53

Hi, I'm new to hitched and am finding it really interesting reading about other peoples expericances. Myself and OH got engaged in Sep 12 and are getting married in March 14. We have booked the church...

Marcos, yesterday at 21:21 16 2,707
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Driving to Italy from uk?
Camilla, 2 August, 2023 at 12:47

We are getting married in Tuscany next May, my partner was planning to drive over so we could fill the car with bits (clothes decor etc). The question is- does anybody know how easy is it to drive in...

Ali, yesterday at 17:13 8 86
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Bridesmaid help
Danniella, 11 March, 2025 at 21:30

I have 5 bridesmaids (3 friends, my sister and my partners sister). My partners sister is young so wouldn’t expect her to be involved at all, but I’ve had barely any help from the other 4. I thought...

Ali, yesterday at 15:59 2 18
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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...

Denise09, yesterday at 15:52 30 8,225
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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...

Dental, yesterday at 15:10 6 58
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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...

Dental, yesterday at 13:32 159 4,763 1
Daisy
Hen Party Group Chat
Daisy, 13 July, 2024 at 19:19

I'm getting married next May and have been asked by my MoH to create a WhatsApp group chat of all the people I'd like to invite to my hen party, then leave the group chat so that she and the...

Dental, saturday 29-Mar-25 9 966
AugustGroom27
How to save money
AugustGroom27, 4 December, 2024 at 22:30

Where can I save money on, what do people never remember from a wedding that I don't need to put too much thought into?

Dental, saturday 29-Mar-25 7 75
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...

Joanne, saturday 29-Mar-25 29 5,244 1
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...

Aston, saturday 29-Mar-25 8 1,377
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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...

Insta, friday 28-Mar-25 16 1,320
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💸 ***...

Elizabeth, friday 28-Mar-25 117 4,132 43
Hollie
Didn't give middle name for notice appointment. Problem?
Hollie, 14 October, 2023 at 08:47

When I booked my notice appointment, it only said first and last name so I did that, naturally. However, I have realised my partner's passport has his middle name alongside his first name. As this is...

Aidan, friday 28-Mar-25 7 79
Dani
Who WON the grand prize? Meet our £25,000 wedding winners! 🎉
Dani, 28 March, 2025 at 12:21

The moment we've ALL been waiting for...🥁 The winners of our £25,000 wedding giveaway have been revealed. 🎉 Congratulations Emily & Charles 🎉 Emily and Charles met in 2011 while solo travelling in...

Dani, friday 28-Mar-25 21
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Tipping Etiquette?
FilleNouvelle, 28 August, 2017 at 01:55

Hi there, American bride getting married in Scotland over here! In the states, you're expected to pretty much tip every wedding vendor (and some places even charge a service free which they then...

Ali, friday 28-Mar-25 7 1,760
FelicityChaplin
DIY Helium Balloon Kits...
FelicityChaplin, 17 January, 2010 at 15:55

I think they are a great idea, and will cost me about £50 for the canister and the balloons I want. However I am obviously nervous about having a gas canister sitting around my house, and the overall...

Osborn, friday 28-Mar-25 6 3,699
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Timeline idea
Christine, 2 March, 2025 at 08:16

Hi I’m trying to get a rough timeline together so I can plan do you think I need to change anything or is this ok ?

Osborn, friday 28-Mar-25 6 125 1
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disinhearted over hen do
conway13, 4 February, 2015 at 00:09

Hi all just need to let some emotion out. i feel a bit disinhearted about my hen do in may. My bridesmaids have a lovely night away in liverpool acommondation, cocktail making and night club entry....

Victoria, friday 28-Mar-25 19 4,096
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How do I tell guests not to post photos on social networks?
celticcurl, 13 January, 2014 at 15:59

Hi, The only thing that is worrying me about my wedding is guests posting photos of me on any social networking sites. My closest friends all respect my wishes in this - they know the full history and...

Fahad, thursday 27-Mar-25 15 2,062
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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...

Lucky, thursday 27-Mar-25 34 9,291
Dani
Wedding decor ready? Let’s talk bookings! 🪩
Dani, 26 March, 2025 at 16:48

Hey nearlyweds, Have you already booked your decor team or still searching for the perfect match? Need help finding top decor pros near you? We’ve got you covered - let's bring that vision to life 👇 ...

📅 Already booked!

20%

1 vote

🔍 Still looking

40%

2 votes

🤔 Need help!

20%

1 vote

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Do i really need Evening food?!?!
Nikita, 9 January, 2025 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...

Akash, wednesday 26-Mar-25 23 641
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75 guests all day - worried the wedding will flop!
Chaz, 6 March, 2025 at 03:11

Hi, We get married next month and have been so chilled and also excited about our day. But now it’s creeping up quickly the anxiety is really kicking in for me about the day having a good, fun...

Hannah, wednesday 26-Mar-25 3 62 1
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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?...

Jade, wednesday 26-Mar-25 10 308 1
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Witnesses for quickie reg office marriage
jess999, 26 September, 2013 at 16:21

Hi, we are planning to have an independent celebrant conduct our wedding ceremony but we need to complete the paperwork at the reg office beforehand. Apparently we need to have 2 witnesses to sign...

Alex, tuesday 25-Mar-25 24 14,183 1
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Videographer or not to videographer
Rosie, 28 January, 2025 at 17:46

We are getting married in an amazing venue next year, but can't decide whether photos will be enough to truly capture the day. Would be great to hear the pros and cons of getting a videographer? Do...

Ali, tuesday 25-Mar-25 6 63
gsijane
Hog Roasts at weddings
gsijane, 15 November, 2010 at 21:55

Hi Ladies, Me and my OH are thinking of having a hog roast at our reception. We are seeing a catering company on Wednesday. I'm just wondering if any of you guys have had this at your wedding or been...

Sandra, tuesday 25-Mar-25 28 4,556
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Cars
Kirsty, 15 February, 2025 at 21:42

Do we are getting married in a church and then off to a big house for wedding reception. However they are both on the same estate! We are both getting ready at the site so no need for pickups....

Osborn, monday 24-Mar-25 7 67

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