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Jessica
Elegant centre piece
Jessica, 1 May, 2025 at 09:01

Hi, I am looking for ideas for an elegant centre piece, we are having a small vow renweal so want something I can use for the ceremony and the breakfast. Xx

Ramilralf, monday 17-Aug-26 10 101
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Hair or makeup first?
, 11 July, 2014 at 23:42

I think I'm going to get my makeup done in mac for my wedding, on a small budget and can't really afford a traditional type makeup artist. Just wondering if it's best to get my hair or my makeup done...

Ethan, monday 17-Aug-26 31 2,748
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No children to wedding - text
robertson2b, 10 February, 2011 at 14:04

Hi I imagine this has been posted loads of times before but I can't seem to find anythign when I carry out a search. Anyway.... We are only going to have immediate family children at our wedding and I...

Harry, monday 17-Aug-26 13 8,892
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Panic mode
Chloe, 27 December, 2025 at 23:30

Hi everyone! I’m getting married in April 2026 and worried that there’s something I’m forgetting about. We’ve got all the main things booked.. is there anything anyone could advise that we may not...

Michal, monday 17-Aug-26 11 104
Dani
🚨 Newsflash: The Hitched Podcast second series is live!
Dani, 14 January, 2025 at 12:49

Hey couples, BIG NEWS for 2025! The Hitched Podcast is back with its second series and it’s bringing all the wedding inspo you need - on the go 🎧 Think storytelling, juicy gossip and belly laughs with...

Habib, monday 17-Aug-26 9 1,392
Bronwyn
2026 Bride, no idea when/where to start with planning
Bronwyn, 24 September, 2023 at 17:01

Hi Ladies, I'm getting married in May 2026 in Spain. My FH if Spanish so we want to merge both my English culture and his Spanish culture. I have already told the family and friends that I want to...

Alex, monday 17-Aug-26 26 1,119
Amber
qr code invites-rsvp
Amber, 7 April, 2025 at 19:44

Hi all, can anyone recommend a website that prints invites & has a QR code that guests can log their rsvp, dietary and accessibility requirements?

Free, monday 17-Aug-26 53 717 3
Cherrystar3
Cricket Themed Wedding
Cherrystar3, 30 November, 2016 at 16:04

Hi Ladies (and Gents), I hope you are all well. I am new here so please bear with my while I get acquainted with you all. I got engaged in March 2016 and have booked our wedding venue for 27th April...

Jung, monday 17-Aug-26 39 4,242
Miss_EmiB
First Dance Song
Miss_EmiB, 23 January, 2013 at 12:17

Hi Ladies, So me and OH absolutely love this song: Higher Love - Tyler James http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDOS58Gcsmw I'd like your honest opinions on it. And whether it would make a good first...

Betrupeesgame, monday 17-Aug-26 10 2,409
cantwait2bmrsj
Pixie Lott Bridesmaid Dress
cantwait2bmrsj, 24 September, 2013 at 15:05

I really love this bridesmaid dress and was wondering if anyone might have seen anything similar anywhere? I've contacted a dressmaker to get a quote but just wondered if anyone might have seen...

Zoro, monday 17-Aug-26 23 2,504
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Speeches - no best man/bridesmaids
Isabel, 18 December, 2023 at 15:07

Have just started wedding planning and my partner and I aren’t planning on having bridesmaids/groomsmen. I know my partner is pretty self conscious about this. I’ve suggested that we both invite...

Zoro, monday 17-Aug-26 31 629
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Hen Party at Work
LauraLtobe, 17 March, 2016 at 20:46

Hi ladies, a bit of a different problem but I'm hoping you can help me out. I have (unwittingly) been given the task of helping to organise a friend at works work hen do. We will be having this in our...

Zoro, monday 17-Aug-26 33 2,005
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Video license??
Becs2012, 8 January, 2012 at 22:43

Can anyone shed light on this? In order to have someone video our wedding service, the vicar said we have to obtain a video license? Anyone had to do this? Any help much appreciated!!!!

Easy, sunday 16-Aug-26 9 2,454
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Wedding Breakfast Menu?
WinterBride14, 19 June, 2014 at 13:33

We are scheduled to meet with our venue next Tuesday to discuss lots of things, including our menu & I wondered what everyone had chosen for your breakfast menu? We will be giving everyone a...

Panda, sunday 16-Aug-26 44 9,908
sarahjolley
Chair covers
sarahjolley, 8 March, 2011 at 21:36

So a fairly simple questions but im cofused!! If you are having chair covers for your wedding breakfast are u also getting extra covers for chairs in the evening for extra guests??

Maharrashid, sunday 16-Aug-26 117 2,751
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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....

sahilverma3, sunday 16-Aug-26 55 6,385
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Wedding Marylebone Town Hall
Marie, 5 February, 2025 at 01:24

My wedding is taking place at Marylebone Town Hall in May. Has anyone else married there before or have attended a wedding there. Not sure on timings arrival, think service is 20 mins. Have elderly...

Hmelo, sunday 16-Aug-26 50 785
Dani
Hitched Rewards: Our 5th edition winner is... 🥁
Dani, 12 December, 2024 at 15:52

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS KATIE!! 🎉 Winning £3,000 in the 5th edition of Hitched Rewards, here’s what she shared: "I was at work when I received the call from Hitched to let me know that we were the lucky...

Willium, sunday 16-Aug-26 3 95
hopefulmum2b
Plain iced sponge cake
hopefulmum2b, 14 January, 2012 at 09:15

Helllo as the tit;e says we are needing to keep the costs down for our wedding and especially on the cake....you know how in m&s asda and tesco you can buy plain fruit iced square and round cakes...

Zulfiqar, saturday 15-Aug-26 17 8,042
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Wedding venue won't respond to me!
a-cheap-date, 15 November, 2013 at 13:30

We thought we had found our dream venue in Cheshire - lovely barn and for 100 day guests having 3-courses and the usual drinks plus 130 evening guests all catered for it came in at £4,450!!! I don't...

Ikw12, saturday 15-Aug-26 23 5,783
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Bank holiday sunday weddings
, 6 April, 2016 at 18:18

Hi everyone Just wondering if anyone has been married on a bank holiday sunday and how to supplier prices compare to a regular friday or saturday wedding? Venue wise we are going to be paying the same...

Ethel78, saturday 15-Aug-26 10 2,583
laineywhu
Confetti
laineywhu, 5 July, 2010 at 21:55

Is anyone else not having confetti at their weddings? basically we can have confetti at the registry office but we decided against it, basically the way i see it is im gonna spend all day trying to...

Jones, saturday 15-Aug-26 55 2,353
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Paying for the Venue by Bank Transfer??
CristaMB, 18 June, 2014 at 13:38

Hi, I'm just wondering how you pay for a venue that's quite far away? (So you can't go and pay in person). My bank won't allow me to pay the £800 deposit over the phone, so the venue have emailed the...

Tatiana, saturday 15-Aug-26 63 7,072
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Crete Wedding Renewal/blessing
SunnyYellowHair243, 8 August, 2024 at 16:34

Hello you lovely lot I’m wondering if you could help please!? We are looking to have a blessing/renew our vows for our 10 year anniversary and Crete has really taken our eye. We’re planning to elope...

Umer, saturday 15-Aug-26 13 51
Alice
Hitched Wedding Website - How to personalise?!
Alice, 23 May, 2025 at 13:41

We've just started to create a wedding website using Hitched. The preset pages are quite easy to handle, but I wanted to know if anyone knew how to add additional pages that aren't based on the...

Aces, saturday 15-Aug-26 33 645
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Holiday Cottage Rental for Reception
SunnyGreenConfetti967, 15 October, 2017 at 12:24

Hi, recently engaged and hoping to be tying the knot around this time next year. This is my first time posting on here but have been spending some time reading other threads! We would like to get...

Robert, saturday 15-Aug-26 8 1,399
Bethany
Church wedding- Catholic and c of e
Bethany, 25 March, 2025 at 23:37

Someone please help me!! I’m so confused. We are getting married in August at a Church of England church that is not local to us. The vicar mentioned a while back about getting our banns read at our...

Thomas, saturday 15-Aug-26 56 555
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Round Top Table vs. Long Top Table
Pooba, 30 December, 2015 at 09:44

Opinions, please: I would like a round top table for me, OH, our sets of parents, one bridesmaid (his sister) and Best Man. We all get on really well and I'd like us all to be able to talk and enjoy...

Albex, saturday 15-Aug-26 9 3,641
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How long to wait for suppliers to reply?
mkw, 15 April, 2015 at 19:37

How long should I wait after sending an initial inquiry for them to reply? I sent emails to a couple of florists over two weeks ago and no response as yet. I know Easter weekend is a very busy time...

Abdullah, saturday 15-Aug-26 18 3,972
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Getting Married with Dogs
HappyBlueCars518, 2 May, 2016 at 15:15

HI Me and my partner have decided that we are going to get married we are looking to get married October 2017 in cumbria when we have some friends over from Germany there will be me and my partner and...

Robert, saturday 15-Aug-26 10 1,624
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...

Marketing, saturday 15-Aug-26 55 670
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How can I incorporate cricket into my wedding without it being tacky?
hannahstorey17, 17 February, 2015 at 14:44

I'm currently planning my wedding which is this summer, set in a barn. It is going to be very classic and chic with lots of white and pastel colours with flowers everywhere. My husband to be is a...

Rakhi, friday 14-Aug-26 7 2,882

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