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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...

Dental, 57 minutes ago 147 4,715 1
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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...

Alex, an hour ago 24 14,171 1
Dani
Where did you meet?
Dani, 14 February, 2025 at 11:33

💌 Kicking things off with the first question in our Love is in the questionn’air’e... Where did you and your partner first cross paths? Give us the details! Vote now & share more in the comments...

School

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Bar/party

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19 votes

Online

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Work

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24 votes

More 👇

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We've got wedding decor on the mind 🪩 what's your vibe?
Dani, 13 March, 2025 at 12:36

In March we're celebrating Wedding Decor 🪩 We’d LOVE to know - what’s your wedding decor vibe? Already planned or still dreaming, share the details! Still undecided? Need some inspo or top-tier decor...

💐 Classic & elegant

28%

19 votes

✨ Modern & minimalist

16%

11 votes

🌿 Rustic & romantic

42%

29 votes

🎉 Bold & colourful

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Timeline idea
Christine, 2 March, 2025 at 08:16

Hi I’m trying to get a rough timeline together so I can plan do you think I need to change anything or is this ok ?

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Games for family get together!
PenelopeP, 25 September, 2008 at 11:22

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...

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75 guests all day - worried the wedding will flop!
Chaz, 6 March, 2025 at 03:11

Hi, We get married next month and have been so chilled and also excited about our day. But now it’s creeping up quickly the anxiety is really kicking in for me about the day having a good, fun...

Maciejewson, 9 hours ago 2 50 1
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Videographer or not to videographer
Rosie, 28 January, 2025 at 17:46

We are getting married in an amazing venue next year, but can't decide whether photos will be enough to truly capture the day. Would be great to hear the pros and cons of getting a videographer? Do...

Ali, 13 hours ago 6 61
gsijane
Hog Roasts at weddings
gsijane, 15 November, 2010 at 21:55

Hi Ladies, Me and my OH are thinking of having a hog roast at our reception. We are seeing a catering company on Wednesday. I'm just wondering if any of you guys have had this at your wedding or been...

Sandra, 13 hours ago 28 4,548
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Readings or Poems that include loved ones in heaven
Zoe, 18 March, 2025 at 09:39

Sadly my mum passed away nearly 18 years ago and won’t be at my wedding in person 🥲 I’d like something read during the ceremony that includes loved ones past. We are getting married in a registry...

Osborn, yesterday at 17:57 2 20 1
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Cars
Kirsty, 15 February, 2025 at 21:42

Do we are getting married in a church and then off to a big house for wedding reception. However they are both on the same estate! We are both getting ready at the site so no need for pickups....

Osborn, yesterday at 16:32 7 59
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Re-Arranged Wedding. Alternative Entertainment, Games Ideas
LookingForward2020, 16 July, 2020 at 18:25

Hi Everyone, First of all, congratulations to all the brides to be and of course those already married who are reading this. Not sure where to put this question up but I guess here is as good as any....

Merinda, yesterday at 15:48 16 1,081
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Do i really need Evening food?!?!
Nikita, 9 January, 2025 at 08:24

I’m a South African getting married in Scotland to my Scottish fiancé and I can’t get my head around evening food?!? We have canapés going out at 2:30pm. Our reception dinner meal and dessert for our...

Maical, yesterday at 07:31 20 618
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Getting ready morning food?
Senel, 23 January, 2024 at 20:01

Hello everyone, I have quite a large bridal party and I’d like to have food for us whilst we are getting ready the morning of. Our caterers aren’t able to accommodate but they said we could use their...

KHAN, sunday 23-Mar-25 3 164
Hollie
Didn't give middle name for notice appointment. Problem?
Hollie, 14 October, 2023 at 08:47

When I booked my notice appointment, it only said first and last name so I did that, naturally. However, I have realised my partner's passport has his middle name alongside his first name. As this is...

Aidan, sunday 23-Mar-25 5 62
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Online Guest Photo Uploads
Carly, 19 June, 2024 at 18:55

I want to use a designated online guest photo upload platform so that all of my guests can add photos to the same place, has anybody used something like this and who did you use? I’m planning to put a...

Zohaib, sunday 23-Mar-25 9 99
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Hitched Website
Gina, 5 March, 2025 at 19:05

Hello, we are getting married in Rhodes, Greece next September! I am wanting to set up a website so that people can RSVP via a QR code but I can see that it is UK based so I can’t seem to choose...

Ali, sunday 23-Mar-25 4 45
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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

Ali, saturday 22-Mar-25 7 278
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Hylands House Estate, Chelmsford
Soon2BeMrsG, 29 July, 2015 at 12:59

Hello fellow B2Bs! Has anyone booked (or know anyone that has) or thinking of booking Hylands House Estate for their wedding? If so, were you able to negotiate the hire price or get any little extras...

Soundmali, friday 21-Mar-25 10 1,303
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Hair extensions?
thatlassoverthere, 10 June, 2018 at 17:16

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...

Insta, friday 21-Mar-25 15 1,317
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Stepdaughter as bridesmaid
Melody, 17 March, 2025 at 10:27

Hi.. I've been reading comments in another discussion about step children being involved in the wedding party where most of the comments were YES. I would usually agree but my issue is my step...

Ali, friday 21-Mar-25 4 44
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

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16 votes

I don't understand it?

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21 votes

I just don't want to..

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I'm new to Hitched!

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FelicityChaplin
DIY Helium Balloon Kits...
FelicityChaplin, 17 January, 2010 at 15:55

I think they are a great idea, and will cost me about £50 for the canister and the balloons I want. However I am obviously nervous about having a gas canister sitting around my house, and the overall...

Claudia, friday 21-Mar-25 5 3,696
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 🙌

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842 votes

No - Tell me more! 🤔

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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...

Josen, friday 21-Mar-25 21 587 1
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Photographer has lost our wedding pictures, photographer advice appreciated on options
Countdown, 10 January, 2015 at 22:25

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...

George, friday 21-Mar-25 22 6,987
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Wedding Photo Apps
LuxuriousPurpleHair69883, 9 January, 2018 at 06:13

Has anyone used a photo app for their wedding? I’ve been looking at wedpics, but can you download from the app (i.e. onto my Mac)? and do guests have to take photos through the app itself, or can they...

Miss, thursday 20-Mar-25 12 6,423 1
Amy
Evening food - Good idea or waste of money?
Amy, 10 October, 2024 at 14:07

I am undecided on whether or not to have food in the evening at our wedding. I believe that people will be focused on getting drunk and the food will go to waste but some people have said its nice to...

Svhref, wednesday 19-Mar-25 7 188
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Tipping Etiquette?
FilleNouvelle, 28 August, 2017 at 01:55

Hi there, American bride getting married in Scotland over here! In the states, you're expected to pretty much tip every wedding vendor (and some places even charge a service free which they then...

Ali, wednesday 19-Mar-25 6 1,750
Dani
Check out these amazing Venue Wedding Awards winners! 🏆
Dani, 19 March, 2025 at 10:55

The Wedding Awards are here! ✨ We’re shining a spotlight on some of our incredible Venues that took the crown this year... could one of them be where you’ll say ‘I do’? Explore more winning venues in...

Dani, wednesday 19-Mar-25 11 1
Danielle
Multicoloured wedding decor - would it work?
Danielle, 15 March, 2025 at 23:02

Hi, we're having our reception in a big marquee surrounded by fairy lights outside, but its a big space and we're nly having 60 guests (so 8 tables and a head table). I've been debating colour schemes...

Danielle, saturday 15-Mar-25 10
Anna
What dress styles have you chosen?
Anna, 15 March, 2025 at 19:26

Just being nosy really. What dresses have you gone for? I have gone for a Casblanca fishail dress. I will add a beaded belt and a veil.

Anna, saturday 15-Mar-25 15

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