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Rima
Hitched Panel & £50 Voucher for You! 💜
Rima, 5 May, 2026 at 09:23

We’re looking for couples currently planning their wedding to take part in a short, friendly online panel taking place this week 💜 We’d love to hear about your experience planning your wedding, how...

JerrySmith, thursday 22-Oct-26 69 1,105 11
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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?...

Shami, an hour ago 71 2,110 1
Skeptical78
Menu choices on invitations...HOW?!
Skeptical78, 9 January, 2013 at 10:03

Hi everyone, We've changed our mind and are now having a proper sit-down meal at the reception. Each guest gets a choice between 3 starters, 3 mains and 3 desserts. We need to get the choices to the...

Cutee, an hour ago 30 1,496
Annie
Accessibility for venue
Annie, 22 October, 2025 at 13:18

Hi I have my venue booked in the south west for 2027 given family health my mum will be in a wheelchair, it's not the most accessible venue mainly the outside being stones and there is a ramp but it...

Sophia, 2 hours ago 21 194
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...

Hannah-rebecca, 3 hours ago 15 205
Guestlistissues
Sister stated no children at her wedding. Am i wrong for kicking off?
Guestlistissues, 8 August, 2025 at 22:33

My sister is due to get married next year and we have recently received our save the date. My OH messaged her to indicate we, along with our two children would be in attendance but was advised at that...

Mr Blogger, 4 hours ago 44 735 1
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Mother in law woes !!
JHenson1234, 26 September, 2013 at 09:18

Hi peeps, Mother in law to be has been causing issues - the main one is stirring and causing trouble between by oh and his only brother (who is getting married 6 weeks after us) to the point that they...

Jerry Jacks, 4 hours ago 21 2,897
Rachel
Transport North East
Rachel, 9 February, 2026 at 21:44

Does anyone have any reputable car companies they are using?

Chanchal, 4 hours ago 8 75
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Celebrants
Juliette, 24 December, 2025 at 17:13

Hi We'd love a celebrant, but don't know where to start. What should we be looking for? What questions should we ask?How will we know if they're the right fit for us?

Jerry Jacks, 4 hours ago 5 31
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worried sister might try to upstage me
Vintage84, 25 April, 2012 at 23:11

So my sister is about 18 months older than me & is married. She had a lovely (albeit slightly flashy) wedding a year ago so she's had her big day. Since she's found out she's my MOH she's said...

Markmorales, 4 hours ago 24 3,247
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Free samples at wedding fairs..?
AmeliaH5500, 10 July, 2012 at 16:10

At a recent wedding fair I attended there was a chocolate fountain on show and you had to pay to sample, which I found to be slightly off putting. Usually when I've sampled cakes it has been for free...

Adultscare, 4 hours ago 9 1,891
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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...

Lara, 7 hours ago 461 7,778 1
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ER white gold and scratched
clevercroc, 4 May, 2015 at 21:31

Hi all, last week my boyfriend proposed to me me with the ring we chose together. It's a blue topaz with diamonds in a 9ct white gold band. I've only worn it a week and today I noticed the underside...

Ngk, 10 hours ago 38 2,958
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Newbie needing help with wedding venue
MrsPennyfathertoB, 9 August, 2016 at 22:29

Hi everyone I am newly engaged and this is my first post on the forum. So I guess the first thing I need to do is find somewhere to get married, but that seems easier said than done. I have a list of...

Johnmullers, 10 hours ago 20 2,465
Anna
Go Pro for Live stream?
Anna, 17 July, 2023 at 06:48

Hi all We are getting married in December and have many family/friends who can’t make it. We’d love to ‘live stream’ elements of our wedding. My initial thought was using a Go Pro - has anyone had any...

Ryan, yesterday at 22:45 47 395
Rebecca
Videographer
Rebecca, 19 July, 2026 at 00:01

We have booked a photographer but are looking for a separate videographer who will make a short 5-10min video of the day at a low cost. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Liam, yesterday at 18:54 81 972 4
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Wedding business advice...
Moonbeam88, 10 September, 2014 at 13:30

Hi ladies I am currently planning my august 2016 wedding and absolutely love the whole creative side of planning colours, decor, themes and designs! So much so that I have had the wild thought of...

Goodspeed, yesterday at 18:26 55 5,583
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Mac counter makeover for wedding day
Annaangeluk2016, 21 October, 2016 at 10:24

Hi All, I posted on here a few weeks ago about the disaster's I've been having with MUA's for my wedding! First was my best friend who ruined my hen night and is now uninvited! Second was the mua I...

Benjamin, yesterday at 15:27 7 1,725
BridalButterfly2012
Venue final payment
BridalButterfly2012, 14 January, 2012 at 20:38

Hi all Just a quick post to see if i am worrying over nothing. We have been told we have to pay the rest of our outstanding bill by the end of February For our wedding at the end of June. Does this...

Oliver, yesterday at 14:38 37 8,831
Elixia
giving notice 4 1/2 months before isn't too late is it?
Elixia, 9 October, 2013 at 19:40

I just need a slap in the face, but i know how councils are .... sloooooooooooooooooow

Florida!, yesterday at 14:34 12 1,626
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Where can i find high-quality custom cake boxes for wedding favours in the Uk?
Abdul, 15 July, 2026 at 23:46

Hi everyone, I'm planning my wedding and want to give each guest a slice of cake in a beautiful personalised cake box. I'm looking for boxes that are sturdy, elegant, and can be customised with our...

Peter, yesterday at 13:40 71 659 6
Felicity
‘It’s your wedding day!’ Vs ‘it’s only one day’
Felicity, 11 January, 2026 at 12:22

For my whole life, as I’m sure many other little girls did, I dreamed of my wedding day. A big, white traditional wedding. So much so that when we got engaged, we knew exactly who to contact and what...

Swety, yesterday at 13:28 115 1,109 5
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Indian Weddings
Shivani, 28 June, 2024 at 23:26

Does anyone know which venues hold Indian weddings?

Zainab, yesterday at 12:06 3 44
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Not too riske hen party game ideas
Sparkly, 25 February, 2010 at 20:46

Hi all! Not a regular hitcher here - am usually found on Babytalk. It's my sister's hen party this weekend and as chief BM I guess I am responsible for the event. I was looking for some not too riske...

Clibrestock, yesterday at 11:40 162 34,533
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wedding post box?
AmzieM, 19 June, 2013 at 10:08

Ive been thinking for past few weeks about if to have a post box or not? is the whole point of them for guests to put their cards inside? how big or small should it be? i have seen a couple and my OH...

Cosygirls, yesterday at 11:31 24 7,867
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Food truck venue - North West!
Kenzie, 9 April, 2025 at 08:22

Hi all! I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations or ideas for venues that are open to food trucks/street food type carering, rather than a sit down meal for the wedding breakfast? Ideally I'd...

Lmc, yesterday at 11:18 26 269
Jess
Florist Cheshire
Jess, 30 April, 2026 at 13:34

Can anyone please recommend a florist that they have used before in and around the Cheshire area?

Alisa, yesterday at 10:34 14 113
WeSayIDo2026
String Trio/quartet
WeSayIDo2026, 3 February, 2026 at 14:39

How much should we be paying for a string trio or quartet for 2.5 to 3 hours?

Tannu, yesterday at 10:32 2 12
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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...

Larry, yesterday at 09:17 260 2,429
Olivia
How many venues did you view before choosing one?
Olivia, 17 December, 2025 at 12:22

Hey I just want to know that what made you say this is the one wedding venue .Would love to hear your experiences.

Digisugi, yesterday at 08:54 93 1,371 1
KEG
How to work out numbers for an evening buffet.. Help please.!
KEG, 21 January, 2009 at 15:34

Hi, I was just wondering how people have worked out numbers for their evening buffet? I still havent recieved alot of rsvp's for the evening, do you under cater, or over cater, and by how much? We...

UPFR, yesterday at 07:50 45 15,155 1
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...

Online, yesterday at 07:37 126 1,131 2

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