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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...

Willium, wednesday 21-Jan-26 13 1,427
Siana
Photographer for wedding
Siana, 22 December, 2025 at 06:09

Hello, I am getting married next September in 2026 and looking for a photographer! We are having a ceremony but not a reception so would need around 1 hour of work. I am getting married in south west...

Chris, wednesday 21-Jan-26 1 8
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Kids Activities
Lucy, 27 December, 2025 at 11:17

Getting married next year and have a few kids coming. Need some good & cheap ideas to keep the kiddies entertained, ages ranging from 2-10yrs

Tomasjs, wednesday 21-Jan-26 2 25
Brandon
Wedding venue advice
Brandon, 28 February, 2024 at 15:33

I was wondering if anyone could help clear something up. I'm planning on getting married next year, I want a pagan wedding as I am pagan. I need somewhere outdoors and that's hard to find on here...

Jakrecha, wednesday 21-Jan-26 4 147
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village hall type venues - lewes / brighton / surrounding.
Juliacarrbalman, 2 August, 2013 at 15:39

Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone can help. We had booked the Tin Tabernacle in Lewes for our wedding next July but recieved an email today stating that they are pulling all weddings for 2014 due to...

Unknown, wednesday 21-Jan-26 6 3,028
itgirlno1
Hen night games - non-rude (ish!)
itgirlno1, 12 November, 2010 at 16:11

Hello! I've not been on here since before I got married, so firstly apologies for being a part timer... it's my friend's hen night tonight and I've just been told we're supposed to bring games for the...

Sania, wednesday 21-Jan-26 17 5,412
Simoné
Barton Hall
Simoné, 10 January, 2026 at 15:43

Has anyone got married at this venue before? Sadly there are only a few reviews on it for weddings and I just wondered how people found it? To sound shallow, we were wondering if there is a lot of...

Noel, wednesday 21-Jan-26 1 17
Annie
Accessibility for venue
Annie, 22 October, 2025 at 13:18

Hi I have my venue booked in the south west for 2027 given family health my mum will be in a wheelchair, it's not the most accessible venue mainly the outside being stones and there is a ramp but it...

Steve, wednesday 21-Jan-26 4 26
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cheap wedding venue in Cumbria?
mrs.hynes2b, 24 July, 2013 at 22:27

Hi, I'm looking for inspiration! I became engaged in May and straight away began excitedly searching for perfect wedding venues in our local area (west Cumbria towards the lakes) but my excitement has...

Unknown, wednesday 21-Jan-26 6 1,298
bls14
Wine on tables at wedding advice - how many,what colour...
bls14, 30 March, 2011 at 13:09

We are putting a couple of bottles on each table, then everything else will be bought by people at the bar... we want to put a rose on the table, but 1 red, 1 white and 1 rose is a bit silly... do you...

Jerrt, wednesday 21-Jan-26 24 4,929
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Seat Pad covers??
TutuBeth, 5 August, 2013 at 22:00

Hi Does anyone know where I can hire seat pad covers? All i seem to find are complete chair covers but I just need the pads covered! Thanks Beth

Unknown, wednesday 21-Jan-26 6 2,576
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First time wedding.
Cara, 10 December, 2025 at 11:10

Hey people ☺️ Okay so, first time getting married and we're wanting to get married in 2027 around spring. My question is....how the hell do you plan for a wedding?🤣 Its stressing me out already and I...

Morgan, tuesday 20-Jan-26 2 30
cford09
Window and windowsill decorations - anyone thought about this?
cford09, 13 May, 2012 at 17:33

Hi girls! Firstly, I'm really excited because we took OH's brother and his wife to see our venue yesterday and it was all set up for a wedding! Not seen it set up before! The venue is a converted mill...

Tomy, tuesday 20-Jan-26 10 3,024
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Birthday
Lara, 20 September, 2023 at 14:14

Hi all. What can I give my husband for his birthday? I want to give him an unforgettable holiday

Freecine, tuesday 20-Jan-26 4 42
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Paying photographer/other suppliers in full before wedding?
ExpensiveBrownDiamonds329, 31 May, 2015 at 12:53

I hope I'm posting this in the right place... Is it normal to pay photographers, videographers and other suppliers in FULL before the wedding? My fiance and I have found a photographer whose portfolio...

Lauren2_mitchell, tuesday 20-Jan-26 18 4,143
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Do registrars count people?!
HappyGoldStationery16326, 21 May, 2019 at 19:29

So first off, we're idiots, but no judgement, please! Slightly stressed.... When we booked our venue (not a registry office), they said that we could have 70 guests at the ceremony, no problem. Sent...

Joe, tuesday 20-Jan-26 3 1,285
Carolyn
Invites via text / whattsapp
Carolyn, 14 February, 2025 at 21:07

Hi - anyone know if I can send invites out via text? I can't get my head round it...I've uploaded the spreadsheet with all names and mobile numbers...Thanks in advance for any help!

Geta, tuesday 20-Jan-26 15 211
Guestlistissues
Sister stated no children at her wedding. Am i wrong for kicking off?
Guestlistissues, 8 August, 2025 at 22:33

My sister is due to get married next year and we have recently received our save the date. My OH messaged her to indicate we, along with our two children would be in attendance but was advised at that...

My Fresh, tuesday 20-Jan-26 18 592 1
BespokeTailor
Wedding Suits - The Guide
BespokeTailor, 11 November, 2009 at 16:42

I have been around this forum for a while and there has never really been a big male contigent. Having said that the guys who do use the forum are a bright bunch and do not really need any advice from...

Mysuitguy, tuesday 20-Jan-26 24 21,915
Jade
Family feast dining venue
Jade, 19 January, 2026 at 16:31

Hi all, Recently engaged and have started the overwhelming hunt for a venue that offers family feast style catering. Open to locations and styles of venues, however feasting at each table is what im...

Jade, monday 19-Jan-26 4
lady_lyla
Wedding Music - Alternatives to DJ
lady_lyla, 23 January, 2012 at 17:37

Hey! I've been looking at DJs near my venue (Midland in Morecambe) and the only one who looks half decent is £450 + £100 for his lights, which I personally think is quite a lot?! I'm worried about...

Delta, monday 19-Jan-26 9 4,170
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Suppliers building portfolios
Emily, 11 July, 2025 at 19:24

Hi, me and my partner are getting married near Darlington on the 25/08/26 and we’re wondering if any suppliers (any type at all from photography, videography, entertainment to catering) were offering...

Delta, monday 19-Jan-26 16 257
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Waiting for RSVP's
future.mrs.c, 6 March, 2014 at 14:46

Hi everyone, How long did it take for people to reply to your invites? We only sent our invites out 4 days ago (haha very impatient) just thought at least someone would of acknowledged them

Mohsin, monday 19-Jan-26 28 2,487
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Bridesmaid help
Danniella, 11 March, 2025 at 21:30

I have 5 bridesmaids (3 friends, my sister and my partners sister). My partners sister is young so wouldn’t expect her to be involved at all, but I’ve had barely any help from the other 4. I thought...

Mike, monday 19-Jan-26 31 320
Lauren
Budget wedding for 100 guests
Lauren, 3 September, 2025 at 08:59

Hi everyone! Me and my partner are a young couple that have been together for 10 years. We have been engaged for a year and are eager to book our wedding.We have a budget of 5k and are looking for...

Mike, monday 19-Jan-26 10 435 1
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Bridesmaid Gifts - morning of and at he
Lauréline, 29 January, 2024 at 21:25

Hi! Help!! Rich influencers who can afford lots or who get gifted loads seem to gift things constantly and therefore don’t know what the expectations may be? Even if they’re not super expensive gifts?...

Unknown, monday 19-Jan-26 16 1,413 1
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Hitched Wedding Breakfast Menu
Erin, 7 January, 2026 at 18:26

Does anyone know how to get the food menu options to guests to choose their starter, main and dessert to send back and know who has chosen what? I have done a questionnaire but only tells me the...

Grace, monday 19-Jan-26 1 12
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Relaxed outdoor venue
Hannah, 26 September, 2025 at 14:22

Me & my partner are looking for a really relaxed venue , ideally mostly outside but with indoor place for the evening. We don’t want it to be formal , just a really relaxed chilled venue. We would...

Lee, monday 19-Jan-26 14 169
Justkeepswimming
Small wedding worries
Justkeepswimming, 30 March, 2016 at 16:09

We want a small wedding to save on cost and also because we are shy people and don't like being the centre of attention. I initially thought it would be 60 day guests and 40 extra evening guests. Now...

Fenahy, monday 19-Jan-26 8 2,612
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Gift List wording help please
machollie85, 13 January, 2014 at 14:51

Can anyone help please: I have looked over poems but none really say what we want it to say. We don't want a gift list as don't anything we would rather have the cash to use towards things. NOT VERY...

Andriy, sunday 18-Jan-26 18 4,366
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Flowers for mothers
Jane, 26 April, 2024 at 14:20

Confused - my mum mentioned it's expected we present her, MIL and step MIL with flowers at the speeches. Whilst I'm happy to do this for my mum, I'm not comfortable doing this for MIL and step MIL. 1)...

Reading, sunday 18-Jan-26 8 883
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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...

Mohsin, sunday 18-Jan-26 11 78

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