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Mrs_Conduct
Wedding Reports...
Mrs_Conduct, 17 October, 2016 at 12:52

Hi Everyone, I got a bit distracted at work this morning and started reading older wedding reports. But the search function doesn't seem to be working - so are there any OM's on here who'd like to...

Eleon, 2 hours ago 11 1,362
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Postpone or cancel?
Rosie, 30 November, 2024 at 21:18

Hello, my fiancé and I were due to get married this year but due to a variety of reasons including financial, family issues and not getting on we postponed to next June. Sadly things are still...

Rosie, yesterday at 23:07 5 25
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Postpone?
Rosie, 5 December, 2024 at 09:13

Hello How many times will suppliers let you postpone? We were due to get married in June this year but due to a variety of reasons including family issues and losing jobs we postponed to next year...

Rosie, yesterday at 18:29 2 11
AugustGroom27
How to save money
AugustGroom27, 4 December, 2024 at 22:30

Where can I save money on, what do people never remember from a wedding that I don't need to put too much thought into?

RomanticGreenStation, yesterday at 15:47 1 14
sara.jo
Do all venues add on VAT ?
sara.jo, 16 November, 2010 at 17:55

Just wondering if it normal for venues to add on VAT on just the venue hire? Sounds like a daft question, but one venue we looked at said that they do not add on VAT for the venue price as it is not a...

Ronald, yesterday at 12:08 7 13,439
Dani
Sweet tooth calling! What’s your go-to cake flavour? 🍰
Dani, Yesterday at 11:22

Vote below or suggest flavours in the comments 👇 * * Here’s the icing on the cake: when you reach out to a wedding baker or book through Hitched, you’ll earn entries towards Hitched Rewards - putting...

Strawberries & cream 🍓

17%

1 vote

Carrot cake 🥕

0%

0 votes

Double chocolate 🍫

0%

0 votes

Lemon cake 🍋

50%

3 votes

Salted caramel 🤎

0%

0 votes

Red velvet ❤

17%

1 vote

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Dani, yesterday at 11:22 2
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i was secretly hoping to get married on my 20th anniversary with my boyfriend and now my friend has sent out “save the dates” for the same weekend! He
Lady1234, 9 December, 2024 at 07:28

Please help me - I’m looking for advice and have no one to speak to about this. My boyfriend and I have privately discussed getting married for our 20 year anniversary next year. It’s a secret we...

Read, yesterday at 10:50 2 13
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I want to purchase a Wedding Planner book... Help!
HappyPinkCakes669, 30 September, 2016 at 14:41

Hi everyone, I'm getting married next year and I am just beginning the planning process.... I have no idea where to start! My best friend suggested to get a wedding planner organiser thingy which will...

Liam, yesterday at 10:10 11 2,723
Jay
Has anyone used the Franke A1000 coffee machine?
Jay, 19 November, 2024 at 07:29

Has anyone used the Franke A1000 coffee machine? Thoughts on performance and reliability?

Holder, yesterday at 10:07 1 27
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Want a small wedding but can’t find the ‘right’ venue or idea!
Danielle, 8 December, 2024 at 16:54

Hi all! Soo I’ve been down the google wedding hole to the point of insanity at least twenty times 😆 Ideally we’re looking to have a small wedding but just can’t decide on what to do - - abroad (either...

RomanticGreenStation, yesterday at 09:55 1 12
Dani
Q2) You haven’t entered our monthly £3,000 draw! Why not? 🤔
Dani, 16 October, 2024 at 14:37

Hey couples, We want to find out why you’re missing your chance to WIN £3,000?!... Join our survey: Q1) Did you know we gift £3,000 to one lucky couple every month? 💸 Answer here! Q2) Vote and...

Haven't started planning

26%

5 votes

I don't understand it?

5%

1 vote

I just don't want to..

0%

0 votes

I'm new to Hitched!

63%

12 votes

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Last vote monday 9-Dec-24 5 63
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Wedding music
Dododoan, 21 November, 2024 at 07:50

What song would you like to play at your wedding. For me it's Die With A Smile

Oldmen123, monday 9-Dec-24 1 8
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I’m secretly planning to get married next year but now a friend has sent out “dave the dates” for her wedding on that weekend. But the date has been s
Lady1234, 9 December, 2024 at 07:24

Please help me - I’m looking for advice and have no one to speak to about this. My boyfriend and I have privately discussed getting married for our 20 year anniversary next year. It’s a secret we...

Lady1234, monday 9-Dec-24 3
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Barcelona Hen Party - Places to Stay
MoorWedding, 14 November, 2014 at 13:10

Hello I am planning my hen party for the end of July (2015) in Barcelona. There will be 15 of us, and I was wondering if anybody has any recommendations for places to stay. Looking for somewhere close...

Asif, monday 9-Dec-24 16 3,962 1
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💸 ***...

Abi, sunday 8-Dec-24 107 3,368 42
I-go-by-many-names
*Updated* OMs, how long did you wait for your video?
I-go-by-many-names, 26 September, 2015 at 10:36

In a week's time it will be exactly six months since our wedding and although we have a trailer, we don't have our video from our VOG. The contract says nothing about how long it takes but I remember...

Kile, sunday 8-Dec-24 43 4,152
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Witnesses for quickie reg office marriage
jess999, 26 September, 2013 at 16:21

Hi, we are planning to have an independent celebrant conduct our wedding ceremony but we need to complete the paperwork at the reg office beforehand. Apparently we need to have 2 witnesses to sign...

Kathryn, saturday 7-Dec-24 23 13,881 1
Daisy
Hen Party Group Chat
Daisy, 13 July, 2024 at 19:19

I'm getting married next May and have been asked by my MoH to create a WhatsApp group chat of all the people I'd like to invite to my hen party, then leave the group chat so that she and the...

Alishay, saturday 7-Dec-24 4 473
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Wedding venues
Natasha, 6 December, 2024 at 21:13

Hi, Recently engaged and looking for a wedding venue for summer 2026 in south of France, Italy (Florence or Tuscany) or Mallorca. Please can people post suggestions for recommended venues? Looking to...

Natasha, friday 6-Dec-24 2
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Insurance
Ivorywillow, 16 October, 2024 at 16:07

Hi All, I have looked into wedding insurance, is there a company that is better than others or are they all fairly similar? Would anyone recommend any at all? Thanks

Mary, friday 6-Dec-24 6 128 1
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Food menu choices
Natasha, 8 January, 2024 at 09:17

Hi does anyone know if you can add food choices to your website and guest pick from there what they want? X

Jaimee, friday 6-Dec-24 4 144
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Grow Old With Me - Tom Odell, does anyone have the clean version of this song?
Emily, 12 June, 2024 at 15:15

We are really wanting this song for the registration of the marriage however I can't find a clean version anywhere that doesn't have the lyrics "make me come" in the song! If anyone has an edited...

А Харон, friday 6-Dec-24 1 84
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Food
Kayleigh, 4 December, 2023 at 11:52

I’m getting married and I’ve gone for a two course meal, so we will get a hot dinner and a pudding for after the ceremony . I was going to have a buffet at the night time, but I decided to have a...

Meredith, friday 6-Dec-24 10 510
Dani
Time to celebrate wedding cakes! 🍰
Dani, 6 December, 2024 at 09:42

Hey couples, From classic tiers to modern masterpieces, wedding cakes are the sweet centrepiece that’s worth every bite! 🍓 Fruit-filled sponges or decadent chocolate creations? 🌸 Floral designs or...

Dani, friday 6-Dec-24 7
Allison
Negotiating with Vendors - yes or no?
Allison, 1 November, 2024 at 10:40

Hi everyone, I'm wondering what the norm is when it comes to negotiating with vendors... I've had a few quotes back for various different services, from flowers to make-up and photography. Did...

Aiden, thursday 5-Dec-24 10 195
Dani
Q1) Did you know we gift £3,000 to one lucky couple every month?! 💸
Dani, 16 October, 2024 at 14:36

Hey couples! Have you heard about our monthly Hitched Rewards competition? If you haven’t entered yet, what are you waiting for... Join our survey: Q1) Vote and comment below! 👇 Q2) Haven’t entered?...

YES! Pick me next 🙌

88%

128 votes

No - Tell me more! 🤔

12%

17 votes

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Marty
House venue
Marty, 6 October, 2024 at 13:47

Hi. Trying to plan a small wedding with 30ish guests. Looking to rent a large house for the reception with a DJ, marquee in the garden and a couple of food trucks, rather than the usual formal sit...

Stacey, thursday 5-Dec-24 1 40
pinkandteal
No Smoking???
pinkandteal, 17 February, 2014 at 11:48

Hi all, bit controversial I fear, but is there a way I can say 'don't smoke here' without being mean or coming off as too judgemental??? The issue is our venue includes a conservatory and outdoor...

Alishay, thursday 5-Dec-24 9 1,613
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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...

А Харон, wednesday 4-Dec-24 6 1,230
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Photobooth recommendation
Danielle, 3 December, 2024 at 20:42

Hiya, I’m getting married at Sandy cove hotel in north Devon match 2025 and I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a photobooth in the north Devon area please?

Danielle, tuesday 3-Dec-24 2
Dani
Hitched Rewards: Our 4th edition winner is... 🥁
Dani, 3 December, 2024 at 15:57

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS ANDREA!! 🎉 Winning £3,000 in the 4rd edition of Hitched Rewards, here’s what she shared: "I received the news when I was home caring for our newborn baby girl and we didn't believe...

Dani, tuesday 3-Dec-24 17
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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

Stacey, tuesday 3-Dec-24 3 66

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