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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, yesterday at 13:27 54 979 10
Lola-Belle
HELP! MY VENUE IS PLANNING TO START HUGE BUILDING WORKS ! [:(]
Lola-Belle, 8 June, 2011 at 12:33

I cant beleive it!! My dream venue has decided it is going to knock down an unused part of the hotel and build 157 new homes, then extend the back of the hotel! I've paid my deposit, there planning...

Ivan, 19 seconds ago 17 1,730 1
Ben
I'm looking for simple and fun games
Ben, 25 October, 2025 at 18:26

I'm looking for simple and fun games to pass the evening and cheer myself up.

Jay, an hour ago 288 2,938 7
Cheeky_pie
Film quotes as table names
Cheeky_pie, 5 June, 2011 at 09:07

Both myself and my OH are huge film buffs so i thought we could have famous film quotes from films as our table names we have 13 tables including the top table so below are a few I had thought of. If...

Williamsirs, an hour ago 49 9,762
Mrs*W*2B
How far would you travel for an evening do?
Mrs*W*2B, 12 June, 2013 at 21:42

There are a few guests that we don't want to the day but feel they need an invite to some part of the day. would you be offended if you were invited to an evening do approx 3 hours away? They have...

Zainab, 4 hours ago 49 4,622
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Italian wedding
Michalina, 10 July, 2026 at 15:13

Hey, looking for very affordable villa that will host pizza night before wedding, then the wedding ceremony too. Can someone recommend a venue like this?

Dex, 4 hours ago 43 271
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Pay bar
Daffodil2017, 20 November, 2015 at 11:15

What are people's thoughts on a pay bar at a wedding? Would you begrudge it as a guest? We are on a small budget and planning an informal, intimate DIY wedding but I keep having wobbles about how...

Jones, yesterday at 21:55 52 4,905
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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...

Gorilla, yesterday at 21:33 39 5,521
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How to edit email?
Sam, 28 May, 2025 at 18:20

Hi all can anyone advise how the rsvp email can be edited please? We wanted to send out additional information but there's no options of using bullet points (unless I'm being stupid) and it doesn't...

Nicka, yesterday at 21:23 7 81
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?

Gratitude, yesterday at 20:31 46 524 3
Emily
Basketball Arcade Game
Emily, 7 October, 2023 at 16:23

Hey everyone, I wondered if anyone knew of a supplier who could arrange a basketball arcade game to our wedding in Sussex? It's a bit of a difficult one to google so thought I would ask on here!

Link, yesterday at 19:56 91 861 2
bliss_balloons
Garden games
bliss_balloons , 21 May, 2015 at 09:45

I can't find anywhere decent to hire them so I've been buying a few but trying to get one's that aren't too expensive and people will actually want to use. Those of you who are are having them what...

Mr Simon, yesterday at 19:50 77 1,969
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Blessing after wedding abroad??
RossRoxx, 13 February, 2014 at 21:25

Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone has had a blessing back in the UK after a wedding abroad? Me and my fiancé are wanting to fly off to Hawaii, just us two, have a small beach wedding alone and...

Char, yesterday at 17:21 27 11,366
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Mother of Groom Transport
Sarah, 5 July, 2021 at 14:58

Hey everyone, after discussing some transport plans with the MOG & FOG yesterday I realised I have no idea what vehicle / how the mother of groom gets to the ceremony? We have a camper van which...

Alex, yesterday at 16:38 3 470
Dani
🚨 Newsflash: The Hitched Podcast second series is live!
Dani, 14 January, 2025 at 12:49

Hey couples, BIG NEWS for 2025! The Hitched Podcast is back with its second series and it’s bringing all the wedding inspo you need - on the go 🎧 Think storytelling, juicy gossip and belly laughs with...

Her, yesterday at 15:40 11 1,396
laineywhu
Confetti
laineywhu, 5 July, 2010 at 21:55

Is anyone else not having confetti at their weddings? basically we can have confetti at the registry office but we decided against it, basically the way i see it is im gonna spend all day trying to...

Usman, yesterday at 15:26 56 2,363
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Hen weekend - Cheltenham?
SouthB2B, 28 November, 2010 at 19:31

Anyone know Cheltenham? Am considering it for my hen weekend. Looking for somewhere with good restaurants and a couple of great bars with late license, dancing and cocktails! I went to a ben weekend...

Adnan, yesterday at 14:17 42 13,049
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How to remember loved ones at a wedding
, 25 November, 2012 at 21:39

Dear all, Bit of a weepy one I'm afraid! Getting married next September, and sadly neither of my parents will be there. Both have passed away due to cancer within the last 5 years and I really want to...

Adnan, yesterday at 14:12 27 7,256
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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 13:55 140 34,362
Georgina
Advice and Help
Georgina, 19 May, 2025 at 11:38

I'm getting married in January 2026. I have already got people asking me what can they can get us as a wedding present. However, I would rather money putting into an account to help with a deposit for...

Alex, yesterday at 13:13 18 102
pinkandteal
No Smoking???
pinkandteal, 17 February, 2014 at 11:48

Hi all, bit controversial I fear, but is there a way I can say 'don't smoke here' without being mean or coming off as too judgemental??? The issue is our venue includes a conservatory and outdoor...

Marketing, yesterday at 13:09 18 2,048
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BT: Wedding favours...for babies!!
Wife In Training, 6 August, 2014 at 10:44

There is a good chance we are going to have two newborns at our wedding, both under 6-8 weeks old. I don't want to leave them out when buying favours for the other children but genuinely don't know...

Lucas, yesterday at 12:59 33 16,119
Anna
Photographers and Videographers
Anna, 2 February, 2026 at 16:22

I'd love to have a photographer and videographer at my wedding but hybrids packages don't seem to be as common as I assumed they were. I also would rather have some fantastic photos and a summary of...

Letraasdiferentes, yesterday at 12:56 96 1,307 17
InkedDoll
Help! My hair's too soft
InkedDoll, 6 January, 2015 at 11:01

So I had my hair dyed on Saturday (first time ever having it coloured at a salon - check me out, I'm a grownup!) and whilst I absolutely love the colour, I do not love the condition it's in. My...

Patricks, yesterday at 12:56 11 14,325
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Looking for a Michael Myers (halloween) flower girl
Jane, 7 July, 2026 at 23:20

Random one I know. We are having speeches Halloween wedding and I am looking for a Micheal Myers scare actor to be our flower girl. I gave no idea where to start with looking anyone got any...

David, yesterday at 12:41 1 8
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Advice on garden/backyard reception, please!
joobs85, 31 July, 2014 at 17:28

Hi all, new member here. Me and my boyfriend are in the very early stages of planning a low key, low budget wedding for next year (May or September). Neither of us are particularly fancy people and my...

Julia, yesterday at 12:38 22 3,495 1
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hen night favours/thank yous
, 27 June, 2012 at 11:28

For my main hen night i went to spain with some friends and they each had goody bags, now im organising my uk hen night and so far on the list is around 25people, am i supposed to make favours and...

Lucas, yesterday at 12:25 34 12,148
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Sophisticated Halloween wedding
Summer, 22 July, 2025 at 00:38

Hello!! We are getting married on 31st October 2026.We are doing a autumnal type wedding with aspects of Halloween horror Looking for something a bit alternative for our wedding, entertainment,...

Falak-marble, yesterday at 11:55 52 571 4
Lucy
Save the date cards
Lucy, 18 June, 2025 at 08:20

Hi everyone! What is the cheapest way to get saved the date cards printed? Unsure how to go about printing my own.. Thank you!

Jackson, yesterday at 11:34 26 229
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Top table
Mollie, 5 January, 2024 at 17:17

My finance and I have found a location we love but haven’t committed to booking a date as he is worried about the top table as unfortunately both of his parents have passed away and he doesn’t want...

Alex, yesterday at 11:27 10 408
Amy
Where do i even start???
Amy, 16 December, 2025 at 13:57

Hiya everyone, I have just got engaged and have been thrown with so many questions. HELP! I don't even know where to start!! Any tips tricks or step by step of anything I should know?

Jelly, yesterday at 11:18 33 229
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Mums on hen nights?
lotte_, 17 January, 2012 at 11:01

Is anyone inviting their Mum to their hen night? I'm not sure if it's the done thing. I'd rather not have mine there so I don't have to be on my best behaviour but I feel a bit bad as my sister and...

Lucas, yesterday at 11:10 49 4,431

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