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Olatz
Wedding website personalisation.
Olatz, 9 January, 2026 at 16:27

Quick question. Is is possible to embed a map I have created in Hitched's wedding website?

deltaexecutor, sunday 26-Jul-26 55 447
QueenBee
where can i get a copy of my decree absolute?
QueenBee, 9 August, 2008 at 21:19

As the title suggests! I need a copy of my decree absolute and when i googled, i could only find places wanting £79 for a copy. is this right? if so, why is it under £15 for birth/death/marriage cert...

Joshua, sunday 26-Jul-26 14 7,672
jaffacake
Accusation of plagiarism - 3 years after graduation
jaffacake, 7 February, 2009 at 13:26

Hi, I need some advice on behalf of my H - he graduated in July 05 and yesterday received a letter from the university stating there had been an accusation of plagiarism on a module of the degree. Can...

Ayla, sunday 26-Jul-26 24 7,882
jelly baby
Anyone had gel overlays ?
jelly baby, 16 January, 2009 at 16:24

My nails are in good condition and I normally just do a french manicure myself, however it needs touching up every other day and I'm guessing once this baby arrives I am not going to have the time to...

Alice, saturday 25-Jul-26 10 8,543
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Best tech gift ideas for wife
James, 13 September, 2021 at 14:38

Any gift that makes life easy and can be used daily. They are not expensive but very useful .

Jack, saturday 25-Jul-26 8 527
Hyacinth
Porn mags in bushes-Hyacinth
Hyacinth, 13 May, 2008 at 10:17

I was reading a book yesterday which mentioned this as a common phenomenon and had a little lightbulb moment - so it wasn't just in the bushes near my school! So whats the idea behind porn mags in...

Edward, friday 24-Jul-26 41 4,027
Eurotins
What’s Your Ideal Marriage Cake Design?
Eurotins, 20 February, 2025 at 11:41

Hey everyone! When it comes to wedding cakes, what design do you think stands out the most? Do you prefer classic tiered cakes, or do you like unique shapes and modern designs? Has anyone ever...

Nikolas, friday 24-Jul-26 4 127
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Window repair in an old house
Olivia, 27 September, 2023 at 08:36

Hi all! My parents gave me a wedding gift. This is our family house in a small cozy town. This is a great place. My grandfather built this house and my husband and I want to live there. but first we...

Chloe, friday 24-Jul-26 89 1,217
anjumanji
Do you have conservatory roof blinds? Recommendations please.
anjumanji, 28 May, 2009 at 09:45

We had a lean-to conservatory extension built a couple of years ago. It's great for the extra space, but it becomes unusable in the summer. In fact it gets so hot in there, it ends up heating up the...

Ania, thursday 23-Jul-26 28 8,320
Zebedee
tried and tested chocolate brownie recipe please
Zebedee, 27 June, 2009 at 19:13

The last few times I've made chocolate brownies they've ended up more like sponge cake than brownies. I'm following my recipe (BeRo cookbook), and cooking for the shorter end of the time, but they've...

Sheh, thursday 23-Jul-26 7 4,403
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help please - polish on a plasma tv screen.. it won't come off
peanut, 19 June, 2009 at 10:49

OMG.. I've just dusted the tv from the finger print splodges of my eldest and there must have been polish on the cloth and its smeared on the screen.. it won't come off.. I've found the wee blue...

Abdullah, wednesday 22-Jul-26 63 13,291
Katalina
Finding the Right Glue & Lash Shampoo – Why Is It So Hard?
Katalina, 9 May, 2025 at 08:41

I’ve been doing lash extensions for a while, but I’m still searching for that perfect combo: a glue that holds well without irritation, and a gentle lash shampoo that actually cleans without breaking...

Ruth, wednesday 22-Jul-26 19 256 1
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What to wear to rugby match?
, 13 March, 2009 at 14:13

I've

Noah, wednesday 22-Jul-26 20 20,619
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how the hell do I stop smoking?
HeavyMetalMaiden, 24 July, 2014 at 12:19

Ok, I have been puffing away for about 10 years (I am only 24), and I have had a guts full. I only smoke about 10 rollies a day, but obviously I am sick of everything that comes with it. I am sick of...

Stray, wednesday 22-Jul-26 22 1,023
Mary
i can’t believe i used to be "team no water" lol
Mary, 22 April, 2026 at 16:50

Hey everyone! I have a confession to make. For the longest time, I was one of those people who treated my lash extensions like they were made of sugar. I was literally terrified of getting them wet,...

Sefa, tuesday 21-Jul-26 48 670 4
cha-cha
Medical peeps- collapsed vein?
cha-cha, 30 July, 2009 at 13:47

I went for a blood test today and the nurse had a terrible time trying to find a nice vein. Right arm, left arm, back to right arm... I now look like I lost a fight with a hedgehog. but anyway. When...

Sixgame, tuesday 21-Jul-26 9 26,293
Hubble
professional teeth whitening
Hubble, 26 April, 2009 at 15:09

Sorry if done before - but does it also seem to you that EVERY set of gnashers on the telly (both professionals and randoms who know they're going to be on the telly) have been professionally...

Aldenravel, tuesday 21-Jul-26 17 1,361
(Claire)
Gary Speed - Latest rumour?
(Claire), 28 November, 2011 at 15:13

So I've just heard that apparently he was gay and the papers had found out about this and were planning to expose it this week!? If this is true then something has to f**king give!! Another death on...

Thomas, monday 20-Jul-26 66 164,189
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University initiations
ClareM, 3 October, 2008 at 14:33

I've just been reading an article on the BBC website http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7646891.stm and wondered if anyone here had been through an initiation at Uni?! I don't think I'd be able to go...

Sam, monday 20-Jul-26 20 5,070
Vera
Funeral Etiquette (Sens)
Vera, 25 September, 2008 at 16:38

**SENSITIVE** Hi, my neighbour's beautiful little 6 month old baby sadly passed away on Sunday. She was not well and was never going to be 'normal'. They have not been at the house this week as...

Tamqeen, friday 17-Jul-26 10 4,641
alleroo
Anyone know about buiding regs - soil pipes, minimum depth and related issues
alleroo, 13 April, 2009 at 19:35

We're taking up the concrete slab that was very poorly laid over our back garden, partially because I absolutely hate it and want to build a proper garden, and partially because it was so badly laid...

Алла, friday 17-Jul-26 7 29,623
cookiekat
Spiked drinks
cookiekat, 5 April, 2012 at 15:32

Https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/s/2111465_date_rape_drug_concern The comment on this story really annoyed me - "urban myth about people's drinks being spiked with 'date rape' drugs?!?" I have twice...

Ethan, thursday 16-Jul-26 9 1,617
muffins
Any KS1 teachers? or parents with KS1 children
muffins, 13 July, 2008 at 11:08

My year one daughter brought her report home on Friday. I am quite disappointed with it as it seems so bland and basically could be written about anyone! I know (as a teacher myself) that computerised...

Mr Jhon, thursday 16-Jul-26 16 7,286
amihohu
Structural Movement...
amihohu, 10 February, 2015 at 10:13

Hey all, Sorry, I realise this isn't a house buying/selling forum, but wanted to get your thoughts anyway! A house we are in the process of buying had the survey come back to say that it has some...

Brycesmith70, thursday 16-Jul-26 9 1,925
sherry
Heavier partners - bed question?
sherry, 27 June, 2008 at 10:40

Wasnt sure how to phrase this without seeming rude, but it's not meant to be. Does anyone have any experience of a silentnight bed? or any other bed for that matter? My partner is larger than I am....

Gareth, thursday 16-Jul-26 11 1,036
sweet-cheeks
Anyone else seem to live in their overdraft?
sweet-cheeks, 21 September, 2010 at 13:37

Thankfully, apart from our mortgage, this is the only debt we have but its getting to me that for the last few months we seem to max out our overdraft every month...and its really hard to get back out...

Mohsin, tuesday 14-Jul-26 20 2,102
RuthG
Using hazard lights to thank another driver??
RuthG, 23 December, 2008 at 22:50

Is using your hazard lights to thank another driver common practice on the roads? Is there any rule to say you shouldn't do it?

Cek, tuesday 14-Jul-26 30 3,185
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Wedding website question
Hayes, 1 March, 2024 at 21:02

Hi, looking to have a page on the website for guests to suggest song choices for the evening celebrations, is this possible, only see the questionnaire section but seems to be only closed questions...

RenéFournier, monday 13-Jul-26 5 177
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**Tedious question alert** Where is your boiler?!
, 30 December, 2013 at 21:28

We've just viewed a house that we both really love, but the boiler is in a cupboard in the bedroom - at the other end from where the head of the bed would be, but still where I need peace and quiet as...

Stephen, monday 13-Jul-26 30 2,112
Flump
Pork pie accompaniments?
Flump, 5 November, 2008 at 11:00

I bought a hayuge Cumberland Pork Pie at the farmers market this weekend, and it's still sat in the fridge waiting to be consumed. What on earth can I serve it with for dinner? Or should I just eat a...

Aqib, sunday 12-Jul-26 19 16,299
misselle
So annoyed at myself damaged my car this morning
misselle, 4 December, 2012 at 11:29

I’m really annoyed with myself today. I was running late for work today and had to take the car in because I have a meeting this afternoon in a location that’s 30 minutes away. I had to park the car...

Andero, saturday 11-Jul-26 16 4,738
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Website questionnaires
Danielle, 20 May, 2025 at 09:21

Hi, I am using hitched website to collaborate rsvps and menu choices for our guests. I used the questionnaire page for menu choices. Is there a way one person can add multiple answers to the...

Vưu, friday 10-Jul-26 2 32

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