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Casino table vs photo booth
Lou37, 15 September, 2015 at 21:02

We went to the wedding fair in Sunday and saw casino tables we both thought it was a great idea and never been to a wedding with them before. We decided to opt for two tables, our hotel was at the...

imananzahra, wednesday 20-May-26 50 1,811
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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, wednesday 20-May-26 16 102
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Mother in law issues
mrs_w_to_be, 19 March, 2015 at 22:11

OK this is going to be a bit of a long one - I don't even know where to start! Basically, to cut a long story short, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness a few months after my fiance and I met. I...

Brain, wednesday 20-May-26 23 6,224
Chantelle
Sending Text Message To Guests?
Chantelle, 26 November, 2025 at 10:19

Hi, Is there a way to send a group text to my guests via Hitched? I can only seem to find the email function but I was hoping to text those who haven't RSVP'd yet with a direct link. Any help would be...

Depak, wednesday 20-May-26 4 56
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Worrying about divorce - odd title for wedding planning!
Annaangel, 9 March, 2016 at 14:48

Hi, My partner proposed last November and we have planned our wedding for this November. The issue is that he is still married, I know that sounds terrible but they have been legally separated for...

Mohsin, wednesday 20-May-26 26 2,860
*Pugsley*
How shall I send business card size save the date magnets in the post?
*Pugsley*, 27 January, 2013 at 12:49

Hi My save the dates are business card sized magnets I bought from Vistaprint on one of their freebie offers. We're really happy with how they've turned out as they were a design we uploaded ourselves...

David, tuesday 19-May-26 15 1,613
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Wedding venue
Christina, 17 February, 2026 at 15:44

Hi, Im getting married on the 9th May 2026. Looking for an affordable dry hire venue that allows private catering (£2000 for full day hire if possible) Would like to have my ceremony then reception...

Millie, tuesday 19-May-26 11 152 1
Victoria
Interesting reception entertainment?
Victoria, 24 April, 2024 at 03:47

We are having an indoor/outdoor reception and I need some inspo for reception entertainment. We already have a digital Photo Booth and dancing set up. I’m waiting on rates for a silhouette artist, as...

Mohsin, tuesday 19-May-26 61 867
Elixia
does anyone regret not filming their wedding?
Elixia, 4 April, 2014 at 08:35

Its one of those things people tell you you'll regret not getting a VOG .... but I dont :/ I'm thinking i can't be the only one that doesn't regret not filming my wedding. I hate the sound my own...

Caserne1830, tuesday 19-May-26 22 3,354
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Wedding Dress Nightmare Please Help???
butterflies01, 3 June, 2012 at 23:28

My worst nightmare came true yesterday, id gone with my bridesmaids for their final fitting. when we arrived at the shop the shopkeeper asked if we would mind waiting as the last fitting had ran over....

Mohsin, tuesday 19-May-26 53 6,350
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Wedding website
Lieu, 15 April, 2024 at 17:36

Does anyone know if I'm able to remove the "0 comments - leave a comment" section? It comes up every time I create a part on my hitched wedding website.

Mohsin, tuesday 19-May-26 23 219 1
Victoria
Are Hitched vendors Legit? And Vetted by Hitched?
Victoria, 20 August, 2024 at 14:33

Are the vendors at Hitched vetted by the platform? I really like a vendor I found on Hitched but it has no online presence and no reviews. How can I know it is legit and not a scam?

Jroberts, tuesday 19-May-26 21 848
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Help! Fiance freaking out over money
Dotty Pants, 6 October, 2011 at 21:20

Hi ladies I'm new to the whole wedding planning experience. We are getting married on 28th April 2012 we've got loads of ideas and I am keen to book things ASAP as only 7 months away. However my...

Stella, tuesday 19-May-26 24 5,831
Happybluebridesmaid4886
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

Wubdhcs, tuesday 19-May-26 20 345 1
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Show me your wedding dresses :)
Blondie_bride, 5 March, 2017 at 14:59

Hello lovely brides and bride to be's, I have been to a few bridal boutiques and still not found 'the one'. There's a couple I like but I haven't found anything with the wow factor that I am after. I...

Eddie, tuesday 19-May-26 36 6,349
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Photo App for wedding guest to upload pictures too.
Tanya, 4 October, 2024 at 15:15

Hey everyone! I was thinking about using a photo app for my wedding so that guests can upload pictures taken at the event. I'd prefer to keep the photos private among those who attended. If anyone is...

Lia, monday 18-May-26 17 140
nicnol
Opinions on our wording for information sheets
nicnol, 1 February, 2011 at 10:41

Hi all.......trying to get a first draft together of our info sheets (and have realised I need to get my @rse in gear re looking for accommodation!!) Anyhoo opinions needed on the below fo some of the...

Chrome, monday 18-May-26 20 15,209
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Diy video booth/guestbook
jesikab4u, 18 February, 2015 at 09:18

We've hired a video camera to use for guests to leave us a message. I'm just thinking how to do this. We have a small room where we will be having our photo booth along with the video. But as the...

Leoparker, monday 18-May-26 8 3,906
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Three day wedding venues
Jaycee, 30 April, 2026 at 09:16

We would really like to find a venue that offers guest accommodation the night before and the night of the wedding to make it a whole weekend event. I have been to a wedding before where 40 or so...

Cat, monday 18-May-26 3 45
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Sophie's Wedding Dress - Mamma Mia the Movie
Nephelae, 28 October, 2008 at 14:06

Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about dresses like the one Sophie wears in the film? I'm pretty sure I don't want a traditional wedding dress and as soon as I saw the dress in the film...

Jay, monday 18-May-26 13 45,609
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Unplugged honeymoon
BuryBride, 20 May, 2016 at 15:16

Just got back from our honeymoon in the Caribbean yesterday ( we had a lovely mini moon straight after the wedding also!) We decided to have an unplugged honeymoon. 2 Weeks no internet, no TV, no...

Richard, monday 18-May-26 10 1,342
Olivia
How many venues did you view before choosing one?
Olivia, 17 December, 2025 at 12:22

Hey I just want to know that what made you say this is the one wedding venue .Would love to hear your experiences.

Etiltarimsal, monday 18-May-26 86 1,265 1
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Scratch cards as favours?
CCtobe, 7 August, 2008 at 12:23

Hi all, I don't know where I read about this idea but it seems to have stuck in my mind. I don't want the normal almonds/sweets type thing as every wedding I've been to I end up throwing those away. I...

Willium, monday 18-May-26 9 2,623
Mrs*W*2B
How far would you travel for an evening do?
Mrs*W*2B, 12 June, 2013 at 21:42

There are a few guests that we don't want to the day but feel they need an invite to some part of the day. would you be offended if you were invited to an evening do approx 3 hours away? They have...

SEO, monday 18-May-26 44 4,523
Darren @ Hitched
hitched.co.uk forum announcement
Darren @ Hitched, 4 August, 2011 at 10:32

Hitched.co.uk is the UK's biggest and longest running wedding website. We have been around since 1997 and the site/company has grown from a hobby to a very influencial UK wedding business. We are...

Harry, monday 18-May-26 17 5,941
leni
Can someone show me their budget - approx 6k
leni, 4 January, 2009 at 22:24

We are in the very stages of planning and we don't think we can do it on our budget! Looking at a 5-8k budget, December weekday wedding with 50-65 guests Unsure of whether to have Civil at the venue...

Stephen, monday 18-May-26 15 5,586
Mike
Delete/ change web attendees menu
Mike, 19 September, 2024 at 18:18

Hi all, Is there way to change or even set the menu for you invitees? When testing, I go to the attendance page, search a person and when choosing if I am coming or not, there is a menu list with...

Smith, monday 18-May-26 7 70
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Wedding away from home
Elizabeth1990, 10 March, 2025 at 13:19

Hi everyone, just started wedding planning and would love some advice if poss! We live in Northampton but are potentially thinking of a venue in the Lake District which is where we stayed when we got...

Emtighosthub08, monday 18-May-26 17 146
xoxoxo2017
DJ v.s a band.
xoxoxo2017, 31 March, 2014 at 15:46

My OH and I both love a bit of Ska and love acoustic sounds (we used to be "ravers" believe it or not).... my OH is a big lover of music and is taking charge of all aspects of that (i only get to...

sahilverma3, monday 18-May-26 22 2,583
Jess
Florist Cheshire
Jess, 30 April, 2026 at 13:34

Can anyone please recommend a florist that they have used before in and around the Cheshire area?

Cubemarketing, monday 18-May-26 3 39
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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...

Harriet, sunday 17-May-26 34 343
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Paying a security deposit for MUA
Miss B 2 be Mrs H, 8 September, 2013 at 20:40

Ok, so I have FINALLY found a hair and mua I love and she is available on my date. However, according to her website you pay for the trial after the trial and pay for the wedding day on the wedding...

Jake, sunday 17-May-26 13 2,290

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