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Don’t love my engagement ring - help!
HappyGoldConfetti18016, 17 November, 2019 at 20:42

Ok so as I write this I know some of you will already think I am ungrateful. I can assure you I’m not and I love my fiancé very much. We got engaged in Italy 3 months ago and it was the most beautiful...

Priyanka, wednesday 22-May-24 16 3,965
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Evening invites
Ajx, 3 August, 2023 at 08:07

We've done two sets of invites, one for the day guests and one for the night guests however both of them have a QR code on to our wedding website. They're due to be delivered tomorrow and I'm now...

Greeny, monday 20-May-24 4 394
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Ceremony time
Chelsea, 14 May, 2024 at 20:36

Guys I’m a 2025 bride in sicily! The wedding is September, but it seems they have weddings very late it works out I would be sitting down to eat until gone 8pm, has anyone else had soemthing similar....

Sam, monday 20-May-24 2 68
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Hen weekend starts tomorrow….
Shay, 9 May, 2024 at 21:02

I’m all packed and ready for the weekend ahead! I am nervous, but I am looking forward to it with the girls! Is anyone else’s hens or stag this weekend? 😬❤️

Katrina, friday 17-May-24 17 105
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Suggestions for entertainment.
Jodie, 12 May, 2024 at 16:35

Hii. I am getting married next May in Lancashire and wondering if anyone could suggest some entertainment. Ideally something arty or Disney themed ?

Hampshire Wedding Ph, friday 17-May-24 24
IshouldCoco
When Do You Give Flowers/Gifts Out?
IshouldCoco, 11 September, 2012 at 21:24

As title says really? Just gettin flowers for mum's and grandmother (who's giving me away). Is it done in evening or at or after speeches? What did/are you doing? Thanks in advance!

Alison, friday 17-May-24 23 13,419
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Entertainment or live artist recommendations please
Jodie, 16 May, 2024 at 11:15

Hi all I plan to marry in clitheroe (Lancashire) next May but no idea on entertainment 😩 I was thinking of a live artist but I cannot find anyone in this location. Any one help?

Jodie, thursday 16-May-24 1 20
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Venue recommendations- Gloucestershire
Lmj2026, 16 May, 2024 at 10:16

I wonder if anyone has any recommendations... We are in Gloucestershire and looking to get married in 2026, it'll be about 100 people (day and night). One of our main criteria is that we want the bar...

Lmj2026, thursday 16-May-24 8
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Elopment Witnesses
Amy, 9 May, 2024 at 19:21

Hello everyone, This is a bit of an unusual one but my partner and I are getting married at Marylebone Town Hall in London on Thursday 6th June 2024. And we were wondering if anyone here would do us...

Julius, wednesday 15-May-24 2 60
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Giving notice confusion!
Kirsty, 14 May, 2024 at 22:33

Please someone help my brain is fried! I am English, my partner is northern Irish. We live in Northern Ireland but want to get married in England near where I am from. We are so confused about giving...

Kirsty, tuesday 14-May-24 43
Terri
Travel time??
Terri, 20 September, 2023 at 14:57

Hey…. Help… ergh I keep changing my mind about venues. We thought we had one picked out and there’s something about it I’m not sure of, can’t put my finger on what! I figured I’ll know when it’s the...

Kihec24, tuesday 14-May-24 3 144
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Wedding/Public Liability Insurance
johnmwebb, 26 April, 2014 at 18:47

So, we've pencilled in a date at our chosen venue today They allow us to choose all our suppliers with no restrictions and with my contact in hospitality, we should be able to get friends and former...

Helena, tuesday 14-May-24 1 1,365
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Hair Extensions
, 18 July, 2016 at 10:07

Hi girls, I am currently trying to grow mu hair, however, I really don't think it will be long enough for the updo I am hoping to have and therefore am considering hair extensions. I am very skeptical...

Valandil, monday 13-May-24 5 2,065
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Free Videographer (for portfolio)
John, 4 March, 2024 at 13:56

Hi Everyone, New videographer here just looking to try and branch out and obtain some more experience in shooting weddings and producing a nice product for people. I have basic experience in filming...

Victoria, friday 10-May-24 2 68 1
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Wedding in Mallorca son marroig
Sheree, 4 January, 2024 at 22:32

Hi, I’m looking at booking my wedding at Son Marroig in Mallorca. I just wondered as you have to hire everything in the venue does anyone know about drinks. Would I have to bring in all the alcohol...

Kerry, wednesday 8-May-24 1 58
Katrina
Query about contacting relevant authorities about name change
Katrina, 4 May, 2024 at 21:22

I have been looking through my Wedding Planner. It says at 1-3 months to contact relevant authorities about surname. Not to sure what this means. I would have thought it would be after the wedding...

Katrina, wednesday 8-May-24 4 71
Millie
March 2025 Brides
Millie, 26 April, 2024 at 09:56

Calling all March 2025 brides! How is everyone feeling? What have you done so far to plan for your big day? What colours schemes are you liking for spring time? We had our big day booked for June 2026...

Natasha, wednesday 8-May-24 1 50
Eilish
When to send wedding invites and open wedding website for destination wedding?
Eilish, 1 May, 2024 at 13:33

Hi all, hoping to get some input on my current situation as all people involved are saying something different! My partner and I are getting married in the UK, but across the country from where we...

Eilish, wednesday 8-May-24 2 102
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How Naughty were you on your Hen??
xlovebirdsx, 21 June, 2012 at 09:38

Ive been looking at places to go for a hen night out. I came across the Chicago Rock hen package which is called 'Last Fling Before the Ring' It got me thinking, its a common idea that the hen/stag is...

Michelle, tuesday 7-May-24 29 37,330
Sara
Guest talk - filling the venue!
Sara, 11 March, 2024 at 15:32

Hi, I'm in very early stages of planning our wedding and we've just started to look over guest lists. My fiancé and I are both quite reserved, so don't have massive friend groups. We've found a venue...

DmhskcFuh, tuesday 7-May-24 9 630
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Wedding Car Hire - Do you know a company??
inovermyhead, 29 June, 2015 at 11:18

Hello you lovely people ? I'm hoping that the members of Hitched will be able to help us find our wedding car!! We are looking for a modern luxury car (Aston Martin, Maseratti) for our wedding car but...

Paul, friday 3-May-24 281
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Wedding Car Hire in Yorkshire
Natasha11, 4 August, 2013 at 22:34

Hello! I'm getting married autumn 2014 in Yorkshire and realised today I've no idea where to look for car hire! Think we want traditional vintage type car(s) but we're on quite a tight budget so I'm...

Paul, friday 3-May-24 7 1,354
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Engagement ring disaster ! - urgent help & advice on buying a ring in New York
michaelac, 10 October, 2010 at 12:33

Hello - any advice on buying a ring New York - I've had a complete disaster and now need to start looking again for a ring . Future Hubby bought the most beautiful ring from Boodles on March this year...

Bol`, friday 3-May-24 7 5,627
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Registrar and celebrant
Becca, 25 April, 2024 at 16:04

Hi, We aren’t getting married for ages yet (2026) but we’ve been thinking about our ceremony. We have a friend who is looking to qualify as a celebrant and if he does then we’re wanting him to marry...

PhotographybyBillHad, thursday 2-May-24 1 78
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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)...

PhotographybyBillHad, thursday 2-May-24 4 246
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Free Videographer
Couldnotthinkofaname, 17 January, 2019 at 10:49

Hi Guys, No catch - i'm genuinely offering free wedding videography. I've been doing videography (not weddings) as a hobby over the last few years. I'm hoping to venture into weddings over the next...

James, thursday 2-May-24 13 1,803
Dani
You won't believe who our guest editor is! 😍
Dani, 2 May, 2024 at 12:05

Hey lovelies, We have some exciting news!! 🙌 Olivia Bowen is officially our new guest editor and she’s been killing it in her new role! So far Olivia has been exploring her fave Hitched Award Winners...

Dani, thursday 2-May-24 20
Samantha
Colour Scheme Help!
Samantha, 14 April, 2024 at 12:06

Hi! We're planning our wedding for September 2025 and I'm really struggling with picking a colour scheme! I originally liked the sage green and white look but it feels a little overdone to me. Any...

P Col, wednesday 1-May-24 2 106
Zoe
Deaf bride/hoh/bsl/vows
Zoe, 25 April, 2024 at 13:35

Hi 👋 this is my first post so bare with me.. Me & my partner are getting married summer of 2025 so still planning. I am deaf or hard of hearing, depends what you want to call it. I can hear with...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 1-May-24 1 37
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The in-laws and the guest list - any advice?!
englishroseana, 11 June, 2014 at 15:27

Hi All! I'm looking for a bit of advice on guestlists and managing family expectations! When we first started talking about getting married, we asked the OH parents if there was anyone we should...

englishroseana, tuesday 30-Apr-24 14 2,681
milna
Hotel rooms for guests?
milna, 31 October, 2008 at 09:49

Our wedding is in a rural area with one small/medium town nearby. We are expecting 120-130 guests. Quite a few will stay the eveing before and evening of the wedding as they will have travelled a long...

Ron, tuesday 30-Apr-24 12 2,243

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