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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...

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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, an hour ago 6 3,504
Dani
What trend are you’re most excited to see in 2025?
Dani, 8 November, 2024 at 13:39

Here are our top 5 from the 10 wedding trends set to take over in 2025! Want to see what else made the list? Check out our official 2025 Wedding Trends Report here 👇 Vote for your fave or drop a...

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What bridesmaid flowers would you pick for your bestie? 💐
Dani, Yesterday 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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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, 7 hours ago 5 1,245
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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...

RomanticGreenStation, 8 hours ago 1 5
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, 11 hours ago 4 29
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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...

Asif, 11 hours ago 10 3,856
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Excited
Amelie, 6 November, 2024 at 20:49

Cant wait for my wedding!!!

Lea, yesterday at 21:14 2 13
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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, yesterday at 21:13 1 16
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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, yesterday at 17:48 5 1,917 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, yesterday at 17:41 4 1,860
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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, yesterday at 17:36 11 2,715
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, yesterday at 17:27 2 31
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, yesterday at 17:22 11 339 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, yesterday at 17:09 17 268
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...

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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...

Ella, yesterday at 16:53 13 9,027
Yasmin
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 40
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 3,050
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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 3,391
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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 6,861
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...

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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...

Nazariy, wednesday 13-Nov-24 4 1,203
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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...

Larry, monday 11-Nov-24 7 419
Dani
Q1) Did you know we gift £3,000 to one lucky couple every month?! 💸
Dani, 16 October, 2024 at 14:36

Hey couples! Have you heard about our monthly Hitched Rewards competition? If you haven’t entered yet, what are you waiting for... Join our survey: Q1) Vote and comment below! 👇 Q2) Haven’t entered?...

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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

PhotographybyBillHad, sunday 10-Nov-24 2 20
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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, sunday 10-Nov-24 8 1,831
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...

Desiree, sunday 10-Nov-24 27 170,811
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...

Kihec24, saturday 9-Nov-24 5 4,613
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Wedding Insurance?
Catherine, 25 October, 2024 at 08:25

Who do people have their wedding insurance with?

Vicki, friday 8-Nov-24 2 28
itgirlno1
Hen night games - non-rude (ish!)
itgirlno1, 12 November, 2010 at 16:11

Hello! I've not been on here since before I got married, so firstly apologies for being a part timer... it's my friend's hen night tonight and I've just been told we're supposed to bring games for the...

IrvinBurger, friday 8-Nov-24 5 5,205

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