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Daniella
Confetti
Daniella, 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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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...

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Where can I buy ready made Biodegradable paper
Thesom, 12 September, 2015 at 16:35

Hi there I would like to make my own biodegradable confetti but can't seem to find anywhere to buy this in sheets/ rolls does anyone know where to get this, also any idea where to get custom shaped...

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Dani
Q1) Did you know we gift £3,000 to one lucky couple every month?! 💸
Dani, 16 October, 2024 at 14:36

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ClaireD*
Can anyone recommend a Makeup Artist in Nottingham?
ClaireD*, 6 December, 2013 at 21:35

Hi there, Really feeling disappointed right now. I'd booked a make-up artist called Claire-Elizabeth for a trial, but she didn't turn up, and didn't return my voicemail when I called to check what was...

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Rings - what's your engaement ring like and what wedding ring are you having?!
MrsB-to-be, 19 January, 2013 at 17:33

Went wedding ring shopping today and was certain I was just going to have a plain 2mm platinum band... My ring looks roughly like this... Platinum, 13 diamonds: So today I tried a 'bow tie' wedding...

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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...

Daniel, 14 hours ago 5 1,251
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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...

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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...

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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...

2026Bridetobe, saturday 16-Nov-24 2 13
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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Excited
Amelie, 6 November, 2024 at 20:49

Cant wait for my wedding!!!

Lea, thursday 14-Nov-24 1 16
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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Baby's Breath

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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...

Dani, thursday 14-Nov-24 2 31
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 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 6,867
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 92
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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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 1,205
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

Mildred, monday 11-Nov-24 10 380 1
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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 28
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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 1,848
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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Wedding Insurance?
Catherine, 25 October, 2024 at 08:25

Who do people have their wedding insurance with?

Vicki, friday 8-Nov-24 2 30
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
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?

Robert, friday 8-Nov-24 16 279
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...

Bryony, friday 8-Nov-24 95 2,790 42
Dani
Tune in for the hottest 2025 Wedding Trends! 🎬
Dani, 8 November, 2024 at 12:46

From chic mini dresses to heart-shaped cakes! See what trends are set to take over 2025 with our Editor Zoë and Assistant Editor Maisie 👇 ***Subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with all the...

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kharv
OMs - what are your wedding regrets?
kharv, 1 February, 2013 at 11:36

This isn't meant to be a maudlin post - I thought it might help some brides to be to see what us OMs wish they'd done a bit differently. Mine would be that I wish I'd provided a flip flop basket. I...

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Games to play at a Hen Party Weekend??
BrogstarBride, 22 February, 2013 at 12:55

We are going to a Spa for the weekend and I want to play some fun games in the evening and ideas? x

Alex, friday 8-Nov-24 10 7,460

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