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Gemma
Wedding cars
Gemma, 7 June, 2024 at 07:38

Hi ladies (and gents) We've ordered wedding cars for 3 hours (which is there package) but the photographer said he thinks photos will take us over this time. I'm yet to contact the car company but has...

Stephen, thursday 15-Oct-26 27 346
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Wedding blessing for divorced couples
Emily, 16 May, 2025 at 22:59

Hi Has anyone done this please? The minister in the family Baptist chapel said he couldn’t marry us (which I fully respect). I asked about a blessing, and he’s going to look into it. I get the...

Getlex, tuesday 13-Oct-26 6 88
Imogen
Keeping an attention seeking kid entertained
Imogen, 27 January, 2026 at 16:14

I am getting married next year and we are having a mainly child-free wedding. I say mainly child free because my fiancé's nephew is invited as it would cause more issues than its worth if he wasn't......

Scott, monday 12-Oct-26 2 30
Alice
Kids activities - help I’m childless!
Alice, 27 August, 2024 at 11:25

Kids are very welcome at our wedding, and if they all come there will be around 5 toddlers around 2 years old and 3 girls between 9-11 years old. I’m trying to prepare as much as possible so they and...

Mickel, sunday 11-Oct-26 82 710
Gina
Wedding signs ideas
Gina, 22 November, 2023 at 17:29

Hi everyone, I’m struggling with wedding signs, like the welcome to…. I want to make my own but struggling for designs, has I ask for some idea’s please? Many thanks

Awais, saturday 10-Oct-26 13 985
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qr code for wedding invites and Rsvps
Alison&Ben24, 18 January, 2024 at 21:37

Hey! Does anyone know if you can create QR codes with Hitched? Or can anyone advise the best and easiest way to create these? We want to use it on our invites for the RSVPS. Many thanks, Alison and...

Joy, friday 9-Oct-26 8 986 1
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Colours to go with royal Stewart tartan
LuxuriousGoldDecor707, 25 June, 2024 at 14:03

I’m not the creative kind of person! I’m really struggling to think of a colour to go with royal Stewart tartan that my partner will be wearing! Absolutely not red! I thought maybe yellow with it...

Suzy, thursday 8-Oct-26 20 325
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Maid of Honour gift dilemma
Alice, 31 July, 2024 at 21:17

Hi all, Looking for thoughts / advice for what is a reasonable gift to give the couple as a Maid of Honour, given that I've had to pay for everything related to my role in this wedding myself...

Suzy, monday 5-Oct-26 10 245
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Accommodation Wording
Abigail, 31 July, 2023 at 23:46

HELP PLEASE! Just wanted some help on the wording of my invites, there are 31 rooms in the venue we’re getting married in, however we have some guests traveling long distances and a lot of family...

Jack, friday 2-Oct-26 30 1,408
Laura
November Wedding.
Laura, 23 July, 2023 at 18:54

We’re getting married in November of this year. Appreciate it may me cold, wet etc so I’m after some advice and/or suggestions about anything we may need for our guests. Many thanks x

Роман, monday 28-Sep-26 8 685 1
Josh
Venue doesn’t allow confetti
Josh, 10 June, 2024 at 21:54

Getting married in 2025 and our venue doesn’t allow confetti of any kind, whether biodegradable or not. Are there any effective alternatives? We’re not a fan of the idea of bubbles and I feel like...

Jelly, monday 28-Sep-26 33 845
Nikki
Who is walking you down the aisle?
Nikki, 29 June, 2025 at 20:59

Hey everyone, I wondered what others were planning on doing or have done when it comes to walking down the aisle. I dont have a relationship with my dad. So I've thought about walking with my MOH but...

Delta, sunday 27-Sep-26 10 106
Ella
Hi All! Catering Question?
Ella, 17 February, 2026 at 10:39

My partner and I are in the early stages of planning. As it stands, our reception will start at 4pm. We aren't planning on having a formal wedding breakfast, we're going to do street food style with...

HGaming, sunday 27-Sep-26 16 248
Laura
Digital Invites yes or no?
Laura, 27 September, 2023 at 15:27

Digital Invitations, yes or no? I feel they are more sustainable, easier to send as I don't know half the addresses and linkable to the wedding website for RSVP?

Joulia, sunday 27-Sep-26 13 958 2
Chukwude
Accomodations
Chukwude, 18 February, 2026 at 12:35

Please am gonna be coming for a wedding in Glasgow by April, I really want to know the possibility of an affordable accomodations anywhere around, maybe it can hold to three days before I can leave or...

Tracy, thursday 24-Sep-26 1 21
Sophia
Handling nightmare/overbearing family
Sophia, 23 August, 2023 at 01:36

So, I only just got engaged, I’m talking a few days ago and my fiancés mother is already a nightmare. Making little comment to the point we don’t even want to properly announce it anymore. She’s also...

Muhammad, tuesday 22-Sep-26 15 466 1
Barbara
Gift list
Barbara, 14 January, 2026 at 18:26

Hello… is there a section on Hitched for managing gifts?? We are older and have all we need and wanted to direct people to give money only if they want to… any advice ? Can we add a link on here for a...

Gene, tuesday 22-Sep-26 2 36
Teala
Do you like these bridesmaids photo ideas?
Teala, 15 April, 2026 at 21:43

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Arianwen, tuesday 22-Sep-26 1 46
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Food for photographers etc.
Aimee, 15 February, 2024 at 14:24

Hi all What is the appropriate etiquette for providing food for people you have hired? We have two photographers and a videographer (or two, not sure yet). The photographers have said they don't...

Piltos, thursday 17-Sep-26 52 2,085 2
Rima
Hitched Panel & £50 Voucher for You! 💜
Rima, 5 May, 2026 at 14:03

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...

Tayla, thursday 17-Sep-26 2 35
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Wedding Date Clash
H, 2 December, 2024 at 22:04

Hi All!! This is my first post and I’m looking for some advice on a potential wedding date clash… We got engaged in November and have just started looking at planning/venues. Ideally we’d like to be...

Michael Simmons, wednesday 16-Sep-26 8 432
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Bridesmaid issue
Alexa, 5 August, 2023 at 03:47

Hello, I am having an issue with one of my bridesmaids and I am in need of some advice. Lets start off when I asked her to be my bridesmaid. She seemed excited but didnt ask any questions as you would...

Joe, monday 14-Sep-26 30 303 1
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Hen party dropouts
Estina, 21 September, 2023 at 05:52

Out of all of my friends, I am the very last person to get married. I will be 40 next month. Most of my mates have been married for 10-13 years already. Have the kids, the house, you name it. I was...

NInGa, monday 14-Sep-26 8 1,434
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Sister in-law dress drama
Sydney, 24 August, 2025 at 14:18

My sister in law has said she wants to wear a bold Red dress when my colours are baby blues and blush pinks / oranges. Shes doing this to cause drama how would you handle it or am i being OTT?

JUTT, thursday 10-Sep-26 16 274
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Walking yourself down the aisle?
Sarah, 28 January, 2023 at 18:08

I have always intended to walk down the aisle by myself. My dad died in 2011, and so to me, there was never any other option. I’m a strong woman, very independent, and always have been. My sister got...

Priyanka, thursday 10-Sep-26 7 533
Sophia
Mother and sister in law from hell
Sophia, 23 July, 2023 at 12:17

Has anyone else got a meddling mother and sister in law? They have caused nothing but trouble so far for my partner and I after announcing our engagement. His sister is refusing to come to our...

LOVE, sunday 30-Aug-26 8 202 1
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One decor company or multiple?
Megumi, 30 August, 2023 at 22:06

Hi Just planning our wedding for July next year. Want to get decor for the evening not much just uplighting. Dj back drop, Neon sign and photo booth Has anyone any experience of whether it’s better...

Phyllis, sunday 30-Aug-26 1 66
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Videos after videographer left
Dee, 7 September, 2023 at 16:30

Hi all! I got married a few weeks ago and we had a great videographer there. We paid for 10 hours so they left towards the end of the night, after the party had stated. Right at the end of the night,...

Mr Simon, friday 28-Aug-26 5 247
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Mother in law behaviour
Junior, 20 April, 2025 at 08:14

Good morning all, I'm new to the site and am looking for advice as to how to handle this situation. Yesterday my fiancée had her hen do in London. There was a group of 27 that attended in total that...

Mr Harry, friday 28-Aug-26 23 632
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Plus one situation
Alison, 30 January, 2024 at 21:12

FHs usher was in a relationship up until quite recently. His previous partner was very much invited to our wedding. When they split up and she said she wasn’t coming anymore we were able to invite...

Jack, thursday 27-Aug-26 33 191
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Wedding gifts
Stacey, 31 July, 2023 at 23:54

Hi all, Quick question on wedding gifts. We would really just like contributions to our honeymoon but it's not ideal really to have cash in cards. Has anyone got any ideas on how to digitalise it in a...

Travis, wednesday 26-Aug-26 3 162 1
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Vendor - any advice, I'd really appreciate it!
Jenny, 4 April, 2025 at 12:36

Hi, I'm getting married in 4 months & we paid a vendor to decorate our wedding venue. Sunday - I emailed with some reimbursement questions, received a bounce back. Checked their website and it's...

Alberta, wednesday 26-Aug-26 11 265

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