Discussions from Planning

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cant wait for my wedding!!!

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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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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Who do people have their wedding insurance with?

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...

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?

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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...

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