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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...

RacerPenguin, 3 hours ago 4 59
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, yesterday at 22:36 1 46 1
Amy
Evening food - Good idea or waste of money?
Amy, 10 October, 2024 at 14:07

I am undecided on whether or not to have food in the evening at our wedding. I believe that people will be focused on getting drunk and the food will go to waste but some people have said its nice to...

Rosie, yesterday at 21:26 6 68
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40-50 guests & a budget of £5k in London. Is this possible?
Figen, 23 October, 2024 at 20:49

As the title says. Been engaged for 15 months and we don’t want to delay it any longer. However, our budget is very slim at around £5k and that’s pushing it. I’m feeling quite overwhelmed. The civil...

Marquis, yesterday at 20:15 2 16 1
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💸 *** How...

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Is anyone NOT having a disco or band?
annie2000, 28 November, 2011 at 18:04

We are thinking that a disco or band with just 30 guests will be a bit much, trying to find ideas of alternative evening entertainment alongside background music. Has anyone else not had disco or...

Riki22, yesterday at 15:22 5 1,160
chloe24
Classic mini car hire help sussex
chloe24, 24 November, 2013 at 18:04

Hi everyone, im struggling....I want to hire a mini car (the old type!) for my OH as he is mini made, but struggling to find someone local there is someone who does a stretch limo mini which is cool...

Moniquemo4, yesterday at 13:44 7 2,411
Dani
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Lianne
Table Centre Pieces
Lianne, 18 August, 2024 at 13:59

Hi all, I’m struggling for ideas on table centre pieces and was wondering if anyone could spark some inspiration in me?

Hellen, yesterday at 09:53 31 701 2
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Wedding invitation
Charlotte, 2 October, 2024 at 20:50

Hi where do you all get your wedding invitations. I'm only having family and a few friends but would still like some that doesn't cost the earth x

Dharshan, yesterday at 09:20 7 180
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Rsvps
Rachael, 23 August, 2024 at 11:19

When my guests enter their name on the confirm attendance section it says 0 matches to that name what am I doing wrong?

Millie, yesterday at 00:43 1 15
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Giving notice
Katy, 1 April, 2024 at 22:31

I am about to give notice to my local registry office but it says you'll need mothers birth certificate if born after 1983, my partner is born after 1983 but has no contact with his mother and no way...

ZunAira., yesterday at 00:26 3 154
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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...

Brother, yesterday at 00:02 8 3,761
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...

Benstokles, thursday 24-Oct-24 18 870 1
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Any one used JJ's House???
ExcitedBride.com, 15 August, 2011 at 10:12

Hi All, Has anyone used JJ's House for their BM dresses?? If so because they are in America is there anything 'extra' that I would need to do? I.e. customs taxes etc? Also what do the made to measure...

Vanessa, thursday 24-Oct-24 15 38,925
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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...

Chemixtu, wednesday 23-Oct-24 32 5,976
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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...

IrvinBurger, tuesday 22-Oct-24 2 55
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Turkish Catering??
thenellykim, 9 April, 2015 at 23:38

Hello Ladies, I am trying to plan a wedding from the US and am having one hell of a time finding a Turkish caterer. Half of my fiance's family is Turkish and it is my favorite food so I thought it...

Henry, tuesday 22-Oct-24 2 989
Dani
Hitched Rewards: Our 3rd edition winner is... 🥁
Dani, 22 October, 2024 at 15:23

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS ZOE!! 🎉 Winning £3,000 in the 3rd edition of Hitched Rewards - Zoe said: "I was driving to a wedding dress appointment and received the phone call. The prize money will go towards...

Dani, tuesday 22-Oct-24 10
Sarah
Wedding Insurance
Sarah, 18 October, 2024 at 19:07

Hello! First time posting here! I've been advised to look into wedding insurance. Our wedding is not huge or massively expensive but it's still a chunk of money we wouldn't want to lose if something...

PhotographybyBillHad, tuesday 22-Oct-24 1 26
Niamh
Children or no children?
Niamh, 18 October, 2024 at 17:53

My fiance and i got engaged in January and are expecting our second child Oct 28-31 !! We originally didnt want children at our wedding when we started discussing marriage in 2020, a few months before...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 22-Oct-24 22
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Eyelash extensions
halechap, 7 January, 2014 at 14:03

Hello, Just having a ponder on eyelash extensions and realise I know nothing about them and that there is many different types to choose from including daily wear to permanent done in a salon ( lots...

Christopher, monday 21-Oct-24 19 2,325
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Evening food what to do?!
Scottish_Sarah, 6 August, 2014 at 18:56

Hey Everyone, I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice on evening food for our wedding next summer, hadn't really thought about it til my bridesmaid mentioned and now I feel in a panic! All...

Jack, monday 21-Oct-24 10 1,814
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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...

Alex, monday 21-Oct-24 7 1,747
Melpi
Menu with choices for quests
Melpi, 20 October, 2024 at 20:04

How can I create a general Menu and quests can make their choices from there>?

Melpi, sunday 20-Oct-24 6
Kate
Website
Kate, 19 October, 2024 at 20:20

How do I get help with the website?

Kate, saturday 19-Oct-24 6
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What should Father of the bride wear?
Stephanie, 15 October, 2024 at 12:17

Hi All - currently discussing what my dad should wear to the wedding! He's retired military so offered to wear his RAF number ones, but we're not sure if he should wear that or match the groomsman??...

RomanticGreenStation, friday 18-Oct-24 2 25
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The Magic of Caricatures
Berton, 9 October, 2024 at 13:29

How about making your wedding truly memorable? You stand in front of your loved ones, exchange vows and at this moment there is an atmosphere of joy and fun in the air. Everyone around is smiling and...

Shree, friday 18-Oct-24 1 26
Dan
How do you export the guest list?
Dan, 2 February, 2024 at 13:47

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

Dominic, thursday 17-Oct-24 8 355
Hannah
Bar and Waiter Hire - for a no corkage event
Hannah, 1 October, 2024 at 06:27

Hi all, We are getting married next September and are hiring a bar from one of our suppliers. There is no corkage at our venue (gardens) so are planning on providing all of the alcohol for the day and...

Michael, thursday 17-Oct-24 1 43
Kimberley
Bridesmaid Dilemma
Kimberley, 15 October, 2024 at 13:55

I have a friend who I’ve known a few years. Since I got engaged we have become closer and she is super excited about the wedding. My partner jokes that the 3 of us are getting married as she wants to...

Michael, thursday 17-Oct-24 45
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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

Ivorywillow, wednesday 16-Oct-24 11

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