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Cake maker not responding
Future Mrs J, 21 April, 2024 at 21:08

Hi, we’re getting married in less than 3 weeks and we’re getting a little worried about our cake. We booked with our cake maker in summer last year. At the time of booking they were a little slow to...

FrankGarrett, saturday 27-Apr-24 2 427
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Bridesmaids don’t get on
Mae-Jones, 15 April, 2024 at 06:51

One of my bridesmaids doesn’t get on with my other bridesmaids, she’s always been more on the reserved side whenever we have done anything wedding related and never messages in a group chat we have...

Toni-Joy, friday 26-Apr-24 2 224
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Bridesmaid troubles
Mae-Jones, 14 April, 2024 at 23:47

I have a few bridesmaids, some know each other outside the bridal party whereas some only met through being bridesmaids. I’ve planned a few bridesmaid meet ups so they all get to know each other more...

Greeny, thursday 25-Apr-24 4 394
Hayley
Evening wedding - need opinions on timings
Hayley, 18 April, 2024 at 11:22

Hello brides! My partner and I aren't doing a sit-down meal at our wedding, instead we are doing an evening wedding with canapes, grill and dessert. I've written out a rough timeline, and need...

Rebecca, monday 22-Apr-24 1 98 1
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Hen do drama
Lucy, 20 April, 2024 at 13:03

Any advice please. I am a bridesmaid with 3 other girls. 2 bridesmaids I don’t know and the other one is my friend. One bridesmaid Kate wanted to sort the hen do and we were all fine with that....

Lucy, saturday 20-Apr-24 81
Caitlin
Hen do drama help
Caitlin, 18 April, 2024 at 18:21

I’ve had my first bit of wedding planning drama and I’m not liking this part !! I’m not planning my hen do , my friends are but I am aware of some plans going on. Anyway long story short they have a...

RomanticGreenStation, friday 19-Apr-24 1 153
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Blended Family - including children and step children in ceremony ideas?
Sara, 10 April, 2024 at 16:08

Hiya We're getting married this year, and my FH has a 20yo lad and me 2 teen girls. We're involving the children in the day with special roles, one of the best man and 2 bridesmaids to make them feel...

Sara, thursday 18-Apr-24 2 107 1
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Best Man Issue
Sam, 18 March, 2024 at 10:02

Hi. I'm looking for advice if possible. I have two best mates. One of which (B) I have been mates with since we were 14. The other (A) I have been best mates with since 18. We are all now 30/31. When...

Mae-Jones, monday 15-Apr-24 2 227
Rose
Awkward hotel arrangements
Rose, 17 March, 2024 at 23:12

Hey everyone! I’m getting married in August next year and we’ve specifically chosen a venue with lots of rooms for people to stay. My mother in law to be is keen for her family to stay onsite, but it...

Sarah, sunday 14-Apr-24 11 713
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Christian celebrant
Taylor, 3 April, 2024 at 16:17

Hi all, I am a Christian and my partner is agnostic. We are having a celebrant as our wedding is outside but I want there to a be a religious element to the service. Is there any way I can find a...

PhotographybyBillHad, saturday 6-Apr-24 2 193
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Wedding Favours for Bride & Groom
Jade, 16 March, 2024 at 15:40

A random thought occurred to me. Do I put wedding favours and mine and (my soon to be) husbands place settings? We have resin name coasters and then little bags with either pink gin or whisky and a...

Jade, friday 22-Mar-24 5 493
Dani
Ever felt judged on how much you've spent on your wedding? 👀
Dani, 22 March, 2024 at 09:35

Hey, lovely people! Let's dive straight in... 📢 It's time to stop judging people for how much they spend on their weddings 📢 Our Editor Zoe Burke explains why she is over people criticising wedding...

Dani, friday 22-Mar-24 147 1
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Save the Date/invitations through Hitched
Adam, 21 March, 2024 at 05:23

Good morning Has anyone used the Save the Date/Invitations function through Hitched? I've had a quick look and it doesn't seem there is much you can do to personalise them? Also can you select who you...

Adam, thursday 21-Mar-24 108
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Walking down the aisle by myself
Gayle, 27 February, 2024 at 19:04

Hi everyone I’m just wondering if there is anyone on here that has/or is planning to walk down the aisle by themselves? I’m getting married in May 2025 and my dad passed away 4 years ago. He was...

Jade, saturday 16-Mar-24 13 797 1
Lisa
Wedding registry office before actual wedding day!
Lisa, 7 March, 2024 at 08:41

What would anyone advise that is doing the same thing we’re getting married on the 24th of May 2025, but having the legal documents all signed a few days before at the registry office, but I’m...

Ivana, saturday 9-Mar-24 2 162
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Venue Issue
Sophie, 4 March, 2024 at 12:08

We are getting married in November 2024 and when we first booked our venue (December 2022) the coordinator was fantastic we basically booked because of her (and the venue is stunning!) I didn't hear...

RomanticGreenStation, friday 8-Mar-24 1 166 1
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Would you go with this venue?
Ll, 25 February, 2024 at 11:22

Hi gals, I am totally unsure of what to do here and would love an outsider's opinion. My partner and I have stumbled across a unicorn venue in a PERFECT location (both in terms of distance from our...

Ivana, monday 4-Mar-24 4 209
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What do i do
Lara, 28 February, 2024 at 21:38

So one of my close friends is getting married and has invited all of our friends and their partners but after inviting my partner previously, removed their invitation. Basically at the beginning of...

Ivana, monday 4-Mar-24 2 164
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Sister/ moh jealousy
Chloe, 2 March, 2024 at 23:51

My sister has always had a strange paranoia about people talking to me more than her or if someone commented I looked nice she’d be annoyed they didn’t say it to her. She got married 3 years ago. When...

Ivana, monday 4-Mar-24 2 114
Kathryn
Present timings
Kathryn, 27 February, 2024 at 13:40

Hi! Very minor detail but…when are people thinking of giving thank you gifts to readers/those helping set up on the day? Bridesmaids and Groomsmen will get their gifts the morning of but I wondered if...

Kathryn, wednesday 28-Feb-24 8 290
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Singing waiters planned as a surprise
Lauren, 23 October, 2023 at 13:28

I just want to get everyone’s thoughts on this. I’ve just found out that my in-laws have booked singing waiters for our wedding day and they hadn’t asked us beforehand. We’re having a small and...

Brendan, sunday 25-Feb-24 8 753
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Canapés or no canapés?
Laura, 16 February, 2024 at 19:01

Would love some advice please! I’m getting married in May 2024. We’re having a sunset wedding meaning that the ceremony starts at 19:30. We’re all to be seated for the wedding breakfast for 21:00....

Sammy, monday 19-Feb-24 2 132
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i don’t want my mums husband at my wedding… help?
Alice, 5 February, 2024 at 23:02

The title may sound harsh, so let me explain. I’m 25, engaged to be married in spring 2026 of my partner of (currently) just over 6.5 years. I have a rather small family, only one half sibling I see...

Alice, wednesday 14-Feb-24 2 346
Lucy
Bridesmaid - unsure on 1
Lucy, 12 February, 2024 at 14:47

Hi Everyone, I am having a small (50-60) destination wedding and I am set on having 2 Bridesmen (family) and 1 MOH (closest friend) My fiance is only having his bestman and no groomsmen. Now I have 1...

Leanne, tuesday 13-Feb-24 2 370
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Bridesmaids - Not Wanting Too Many But Scared to Disappoint! Any Nice Tips?
Lucy, 12 February, 2024 at 23:26

Hi all, I'm currently in the process of planning my wedding for September 25, I haven't asked any of my friends to be bridesmaids yet but I have a few big groups of friends (some from home, some from...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 13-Feb-24 1 108
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Venue menu change
Jade, 11 February, 2024 at 22:52

Hi. Jw, has anyone had a venue change their menu after booking with them? Appreciate advice. TIA We booked in October and today whilst showing photos to a relative from the venue website, I noticed a...

Jade, sunday 11-Feb-24 103
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Menu change!
Jade, 11 February, 2024 at 22:38

Hi. Jw, has anyone had a venue change their menu after booking with them? Appreciate advice. TIA We booked in October and today whilst showing photos to a relative from the venue website, I noticed a...

Jade, sunday 11-Feb-24 53
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Flower Preservation - Destination Wedding
Jessica, 5 February, 2024 at 15:56

Hi! I’m getting married in St Lucia in May this year and I’d like to get my bouquet preserved if possible. Does anybody have any advice on this as my wedding takes place 6 days before I fly home and...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 7-Feb-24 1 175
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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...

Michelle, sunday 4-Feb-24 3 128
Sandie
Buffet reception
Sandie, 27 January, 2024 at 22:35

Do I do a table plan for seating or just let people sit wherever they want to? Do I do napkins with napkin holders or not? Please help as only been to weddings with sit down meal, which is totally...

Ajx, thursday 1-Feb-24 3 83
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Cancelling wedding how to tell guests
Rosie, 25 January, 2024 at 08:38

Hello, unfortunately we have decided to cancel our wedding which was meant to be in June this year for a variety of reasons but mainly as my fiance and I are just not getting on anymore and it doesn't...

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 25-Jan-24 2 607
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Should i have my Fiancé's sisters as bridesmaids?
Katie, 14 January, 2024 at 11:25

Is it the standard thing to do?

Shay, wednesday 17-Jan-24 3 136

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