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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...

Alishay, 29 minutes ago 14 9,034
Alexandra
Export information from hitched
Alexandra, 27 September, 2024 at 15:54

Does anyone know how to export their guest email addresses ? I also need to somehow export their table plan I have made and the mean choices my guests have given?? Many thanks

Ella, yesterday at 16:03 1 11
Marty
House venue
Marty, 6 October, 2024 at 13:47

Hi. Trying to plan a small wedding with 30ish guests. Looking to rent a large house for the reception with a DJ, marquee in the garden and a couple of food trucks, rather than the usual formal sit...

Ella, yesterday at 15:39 1 15
daniellajenner
Confetti
daniellajenner, 27 October, 2024 at 13:57

Hiya, We've been told by our venue that we can have dried lavender flowers for confetti if we are having our ceremony outside. We do hope to have our ceremony outside (weather permitting) but I'm not...

Ella, yesterday at 15:21 6 88
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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...

Lauren, yesterday at 14:31 9 461
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Is it rude not to invite long term partners/husbands?
Randomsabreur, 30 March, 2011 at 11:53

As the title says, really. Also, if you're not invited with your fiance to their wedding, would it be appropriate to not invite a friend's husband and save the per head charge/space that way. Really...

Jonathan, yesterday at 14:21 41 24,855 1
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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...

Anoboy712, yesterday at 06:00 10 1,844
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Twilight weddings
HappyBlueBridesmaid4886, 5 November, 2024 at 13:44

Hi, can anyone reccomend anywhere for a twilight wedding please? Struggling to find many places that do them. Thanks so much in advance

Ella, saturday 16-Nov-24 3 27
Mrs_Rolfe_2b
Cost of wedding flowers?
Mrs_Rolfe_2b, 15 April, 2011 at 14:18

I am trying to do my budget, and i have no idea how much flowers cost! I know its a broad question and i know it will vary according to location (im in west midlands) flower type etc. I'm having small...

Ella, saturday 16-Nov-24 28 170,818
moomin8804
Soap and glory products? which ones would you recomend??
moomin8804, 2 March, 2009 at 16:42

Hi Girls! I've been hearing lots of good stuff about the soap and glory range lately! With my wedding in 4 months-ish i want to start a serious beauty regime, as my skin can be very tempremental (sp?)...

Ella, saturday 16-Nov-24 9 3,505
daisymoo86
Wood slices...
daisymoo86, 8 September, 2015 at 09:42

I've got myself some wood slices from gumtree (hurrah!) however the seller didn't know whether they had been treated or not. (She bought them for her wedding which now isn't going ahead). So should I...

Ella, saturday 16-Nov-24 6 4,616
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Buying book paper to make flowers?
2026Bridetobe, 10 November, 2024 at 10:22

Hi everyone, Has anyone used paper flowers or made their own at all? Fiancé and I really like the style of the origami flowers made out of books. I know you can buy them but we wanted to try and make...

Ella, saturday 16-Nov-24 3 12
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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...

Ella, saturday 16-Nov-24 13 3,874 1
Autumnroseee
FLASH ME YOUR WEDDING CAKES!
Autumnroseee, 21 May, 2012 at 11:33

Hey guys, I'm looking for ideas for wedding cakes? there's a few I've been like "oh that nice!" but no "I love it I have to have it!" So what cakes are you guys having/ planning to have? plus what...

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Cricket Themed Wedding
Cherrystar3, 30 November, 2016 at 16:04

Hi Ladies (and Gents), I hope you are all well. I am new here so please bear with my while I get acquainted with you all. I got engaged in March 2016 and have booked our wedding venue for 27th April...

IrvinBurger, friday 15-Nov-24 6 3,507
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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...

Sultan, friday 15-Nov-24 5 1,246
Dani
Bold, colourful flowers are the vibe for 2025! 🌺
Dani, 6 November, 2024 at 14:38

Hey, Are you all about the bold blooms, or are you taking your wedding style in a different direction? Check out this colourful wedding vibe 👇 Subscribe to our Youtube channel to keep up with all the...

HerdingPup, friday 15-Nov-24 4 31
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Excited
Amelie, 6 November, 2024 at 20:49

Cant wait for my wedding!!!

Lea, thursday 14-Nov-24 2 16
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Civil ceremony help
Danniella, 1 November, 2024 at 20:19

Hi, I’m getting married at 2025 and having a civil ceremony with the ceremony and reception taking place at the same venue. Can anyone help with what I need to arrange for the ceremony? What’s usually...

Lea, thursday 14-Nov-24 1 19
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Friends Film It - has anyone used these?
HappyBrownCars12359, 3 May, 2020 at 16:57

Hi there, My partner and I really like the idea of a video and have been looking at companies who send you cameras for friends to film the day and they edit it. We are looking at this partly as some...

Ella, thursday 14-Nov-24 5 1,920 1
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Gardenia Flowers
Noodle2Be, 29 May, 2011 at 21:41

I'm a bit thick about flowers, are gardenia flowers available in august and are they expensive? I've seen this picture which I really like for my bridesmaids

Ella, thursday 14-Nov-24 4 1,862
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I want to purchase a Wedding Planner book... Help!
HappyPinkCakes669, 30 September, 2016 at 14:41

Hi everyone, I'm getting married next year and I am just beginning the planning process.... I have no idea where to start! My best friend suggested to get a wedding planner organiser thingy which will...

Ella, thursday 14-Nov-24 11 2,716
Charlotte
Panic setting in
Charlotte, 10 April, 2024 at 21:42

Hey guys! I'm an Aug 2025 bride and other than the venue, I've not booked anything else. I'm feeling a bit stressed- can anyone tell me the things I need to get sorted now? Also any bridal shops in...

Ella, thursday 14-Nov-24 2 33
Helen
Notice of marriage
Helen, 25 October, 2024 at 16:26

I have given notice today. Do they do any checks to see if previously married. I gave my documents, marriage certificate and death certificate. But do they check up on previous marriages. Thanks

Ella, thursday 14-Nov-24 11 376 1
Victoria
Are Hitched vendors Legit? And Vetted by Hitched?
Victoria, 20 August, 2024 at 14:33

Are the vendors at Hitched vetted by the platform? I really like a vendor I found on Hitched but it has no online presence and no reviews. How can I know it is legit and not a scam?

Ella, thursday 14-Nov-24 17 279
Autumnroseee
Health and Beauty plan
Autumnroseee, 10 April, 2012 at 17:05

I was reading a Wedding magazine check list of what you need to do before your wedding... a few months before it said to start your health and beauty plan... I was just wondering, what health and...

Ella, thursday 14-Nov-24 10 933
Dani
What bridesmaid flowers would you pick for your bestie? 💐
Dani, 14 November, 2024 at 14:50

Hey! Looking for some floral inspo? 🌸 Check out this video for all these dreamy options 👇 Don't forget the Hitched Marketplace is blooming with floral pros! You’re sure to find the perfect match for...

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Rules on ceremony music?
Yasmin, 17 September, 2024 at 09:23

I'm an alt bride and music is really important to me, so I'm struggling a bit to curate a list of songs to present to our registrar for suitability checks. Can anyone advise on how strict they are...

George, wednesday 13-Nov-24 2 42
Lui
Photographers and seating plan
Lui, 14 May, 2015 at 10:14

So I’m a little bit confused... I’m trying to figure out the seating plan and trying to work out if the Photographer comes on the seating plan and is also counted as part of our guests? So our...

George, wednesday 13-Nov-24 15 3,052
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Photography invoice
Silly Sausage, 22 July, 2008 at 13:41

can anyone help? our photographer has asked us to pay the full invoice before the wedding- is this normal?

George, wednesday 13-Nov-24 7 3,393
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Photographer has lost our wedding pictures, photographer advice appreciated on options
Countdown, 10 January, 2015 at 22:25

Hi, Just looking for some advice please, I know there are some professional photographers on this site and was hoping for some opinions from them or anyone who has experienced similar. Sadly, our...

George, wednesday 13-Nov-24 21 6,866
Katrina
Wedding fast approaching :) 3 months to go so exccccciiiitttteedd!
Katrina, 6 November, 2024 at 12:51

We are nearly at the 3 month mark we get married in February 2025 I cant believe where the time has gone I have been really organized ticking wedding tasks off one at a time. Not got to many things...

Katrina, wednesday 13-Nov-24 6 91

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