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Games for family get together!
PenelopeP, 25 of September of 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...

Moni, 3 hours ago 11 8,730
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Elopment Witnesses
Amy, 9 of May of 2024 at 19:21

Hello everyone, This is a bit of an unusual one but my partner and I are getting married at Marylebone Town Hall in London on Thursday 6th June 2024. And we were wondering if anyone here would do us...

Julius, 5 hours ago 3 37
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Car hire prices
karen75, 21 of June of 2008 at 16:47

Hi everyone, Just trying to get some quotes together so I can get an idea how much we're going to be looking at for hiring a Limo for our day. Got my first quote through for £355 for stretched white...

Victor, monday 13-May-24 5 493
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Photo ideas alternatives to confetti as they've got peacocks roaming. i also would have liked some photos with the coloured smoke but they don't allow
Sarah, 8 of May of 2024 at 08:17

Hi all, My venue doesn't allow confetti as

Sarah, monday 13-May-24 12 153
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Show me your wedding dresses :)
Blondie_bride, 5 of March of 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...

Jasmine, sunday 12-May-24 30 5,904
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Suggestions for entertainment.
Jodie, 12 of May of 2024 at 16:35

Hii. I am getting married next May in Lancashire and wondering if anyone could suggest some entertainment. Ideally something arty or Disney themed ?

Jodie, sunday 12-May-24 3
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Venue help/query
Chloe, 12 of May of 2024 at 10:31

We had The Mere Golf resort and spa booked but due the refurbishment being bigger than we was originally told, we have been advised to look for another venue. Heartbreaking 💔 just wanted to check to...

Chloe, sunday 12-May-24 11
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Adding menu options after guests have Rsvp’d
Kate, 11 of May of 2024 at 19:15

Good evening, I am trying to add a section to request my guests to confirm their choice of main course. Everyone has already accepted their attendance so when I add the menu option to the RSVP section...

Kate, saturday 11-May-24 2
Victoria
Interesting reception entertainment?
Victoria, 24 of April of 2024 at 03:47

We are having an indoor/outdoor reception and I need some inspo for reception entertainment. We already have a digital Photo Booth and dancing set up. I’m waiting on rates for a silhouette artist, as...

SunnyPurpleFlowers85, saturday 11-May-24 5 268
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Free Videographer (for portfolio)
John, 4 of March of 2024 at 13:56

Hi Everyone, New videographer here just looking to try and branch out and obtain some more experience in shooting weddings and producing a nice product for people. I have basic experience in filming...

Victoria, friday 10-May-24 2 43 1
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Hen weekend starts tomorrow….
Shay, 9 of May of 2024 at 21:02

I’m all packed and ready for the weekend ahead! I am nervous, but I am looking forward to it with the girls! Is anyone else’s hens or stag this weekend? 😬❤️

Shay, thursday 9-May-24 21
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Pre wedding or post wedding gathering
Jade, 4 of May of 2024 at 10:57

We’re getting married abroad, and can’t decide if it’s better to do a pre wedding drinks gathering once everyone arrives a day or so before the wedding. Or do a post wedding gathering day after the...

Hampshire Wedding Ph, thursday 9-May-24 1 18
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Wedding in Mallorca son marroig
Sheree, 4 of January of 2024 at 22:32

Hi, I’m looking at booking my wedding at Son Marroig in Mallorca. I just wondered as you have to hire everything in the venue does anyone know about drinks. Would I have to bring in all the alcohol...

Kerry, wednesday 8-May-24 1 23
Katrina
Query about contacting relevant authorities about name change
Katrina, 4 of May of 2024 at 21:22

I have been looking through my Wedding Planner. It says at 1-3 months to contact relevant authorities about surname. Not to sure what this means. I would have thought it would be after the wedding...

Katrina, wednesday 8-May-24 4 51
Emily
Wedding Guest book/other ideas
Emily, 16 of April of 2024 at 21:29

Looking for cool wedding guest book ideas

Natasha, wednesday 8-May-24 3 95
Millie
March 2025 Brides
Millie, 26 of April of 2024 at 09:56

Calling all March 2025 brides! How is everyone feeling? What have you done so far to plan for your big day? What colours schemes are you liking for spring time? We had our big day booked for June 2026...

Natasha, wednesday 8-May-24 1 32
Eilish
When to send wedding invites and open wedding website for destination wedding?
Eilish, 1 of May of 2024 at 13:33

Hi all, hoping to get some input on my current situation as all people involved are saying something different! My partner and I are getting married in the UK, but across the country from where we...

Eilish, wednesday 8-May-24 2 71
xlovebirdsx
How Naughty were you on your Hen??
xlovebirdsx, 21 of June of 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...

Michelle, tuesday 7-May-24 29 35,171
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Flowers for mothers
Jane, 26 of April of 2024 at 14:20

Confused - my mum mentioned it's expected we present her, MIL and step MIL with flowers at the speeches. Whilst I'm happy to do this for my mum, I'm not comfortable doing this for MIL and step MIL. 1)...

PhotographybyBillHad, thursday 2-May-24 4 208
Dani
You won't believe who our guest editor is! 😍
Dani, 2 of May of 2024 at 12:05

Hey lovelies, We have some exciting news!! 🙌 Olivia Bowen is officially our new guest editor and she’s been killing it in her new role! So far Olivia has been exploring her fave Hitched Award Winners...

Dani, thursday 2-May-24 16
Chris
Anyone getting married in Yorkshire this summer?
Chris, 2 of May of 2024 at 09:13

Anyone getting married in Yorkshire over the next couple months ? I'm looking to expand my portfolio so offering full day wedding videography for just £200. Please Dm for details or to seem my work...

Chris, thursday 2-May-24 21
Victoria
Music help?
Victoria, 1 of May of 2024 at 23:22

We are having a vow renewal with 65 guests. We will have a small dance floor available and want to encourage dancing but don’t want to have any scheduled dances (although I’m considering an...

Victoria, wednesday 1-May-24 19
Samantha
Colour Scheme Help!
Samantha, 14 of April of 2024 at 12:06

Hi! We're planning our wedding for September 2025 and I'm really struggling with picking a colour scheme! I originally liked the sage green and white look but it feels a little overdone to me. Any...

P Col, wednesday 1-May-24 2 97
Zoe
Deaf bride/hoh/bsl/vows
Zoe, 25 of April of 2024 at 13:35

Hi 👋 this is my first post so bare with me.. Me & my partner are getting married summer of 2025 so still planning. I am deaf or hard of hearing, depends what you want to call it. I can hear with...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 1-May-24 1 27
Becca
Registrar and celebrant
Becca, 25 of April of 2024 at 16:04

Hi, We aren’t getting married for ages yet (2026) but we’ve been thinking about our ceremony. We have a friend who is looking to qualify as a celebrant and if he does then we’re wanting him to marry...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 1-May-24 1 55
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The in-laws and the guest list - any advice?!
englishroseana, 11 of June of 2014 at 15:27

Hi All! I'm looking for a bit of advice on guestlists and managing family expectations! When we first started talking about getting married, we asked the OH parents if there was anyone we should...

englishroseana, tuesday 30-Apr-24 14 2,570
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Unenthused friends!
Wed2Bgirl, 18 of April of 2024 at 14:13

Hi everyone Stumbled across this website and it's just what I've been needing. To cut a long story short, I'm feeling so disheartened lately about my small intimate wedding next year. My sister who is...

Wed2Bgirl, monday 29-Apr-24 7 352
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Planning Vegas hen do!
Jennie, 29 of April of 2024 at 02:22

Hi all, We are from the U.K. but 35 of us are flying out to vegas for our wedding in July 2024. We are planning on having stag/hen do’s a few days before and wondered if anyone has any cheap and...

Jennie, monday 29-Apr-24 17
Dan
How do you export the guest list?
Dan, 2 of February of 2024 at 13:47

Can anyone help me and tell me how you export the guest list onto excel please?

Jodie, sunday 28-Apr-24 1 110
Victoria
Hotels in Northamptonshire
Victoria, 28 of April of 2024 at 16:50

Hi there! Please can anyone in the Northamptonshire area recommend any hotels for a possible wedding venue?

Victoria, sunday 28-Apr-24 8
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Mobile escape room
Joanna, 28 of April of 2024 at 14:49

Hi everyone. I'm looking at creating a mobile escape room in a caravan and would be interested to hear from brides to be if this would be something you'd be interested in as entertainment at your...

Joanna, sunday 28-Apr-24 15
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Music and planning!
Stacey, 6 of March of 2024 at 23:36

Please help!! We aren’t getting married until next year & I know there’s 1 million and 1 other things to think about and look at BUT how do you choose what songs to use for the entrance, signing...

Keely, saturday 27-Apr-24 11 213 1

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