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Small wedding
Jessica, 13 February, 2025 at 16:05

Hello, so I’ve never posted on here but I’ve been feeling something is missing and I’m not sure what. Background, I am getting married in 4 months and most things are organised, we are having a very...

Salman, wednesday 22-Jul-26 12 80
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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...

Jamereeds, wednesday 22-Jul-26 27 2,871
Maryam
Wedding Fair at the Hilton in Paddington?
Maryam, 18 August, 2025 at 18:42

Hi everyone, I am getting married in June 2026 and, as exciting as it is, I sometimes find the planning a little overwhelming. So far, I have booked the date and the ceremony, but I still need to...

Nikola, wednesday 22-Jul-26 13 198
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Budget weddings!
Mia, 17 September, 2025 at 20:21

Hi all, me and my partner have been engaged 3 year and now have a little girl we don’t have a very high budget budget but we are desperate to be married. We are willing to have a small one if that’s...

Priyanka, wednesday 22-Jul-26 8 84
excitedbee
Do you have an 'order of service' for a civil ceremony??
excitedbee, 2 February, 2011 at 23:31

Hi just wondering what the norm is? I guess that the order of service is mostly used for hymns in church services so people can sign along?? For those having civil ceremonies are you having orders of...

sahilverma3, wednesday 22-Jul-26 19 13,605
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Newborns on the table plan?
Wife In Training, 6 November, 2014 at 20:23

Hi all, We will have two newborns at our wedding (between 2 and 8 weeks old). Do we need to include them on the table plan? We've got toddlers coming who will be on the table plan as they require...

Abdul, tuesday 21-Jul-26 21 4,814
hazyclaire
How many order of services?
hazyclaire, 16 October, 2012 at 13:16

Hi all Sorry I've not been around for a while, I've really lost my wedding mojo lately don't know what's wrong with me! But with only 4 weeks to go now I really need to get myself moving!! How is...

Fatima, tuesday 21-Jul-26 36 1,627
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Venue Suggestions - City of London
Josephine, 6 September, 2025 at 14:36

We would like to get married on 22/08/26 and are looking for a ceremony space only for up to 70 people. I'm struggling to find venue's in the City of London that will accommodate the ceremony only....

Isha, tuesday 21-Jul-26 77 825
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Cake and drink reception
HappyBlueDecor849, 13 May, 2017 at 08:59

We are planning a drink and cake reception only. No sit down meal or buffet but wedding cake and maybe a cheese wedding cake too with bubbles, wine, beer and maybe tea and coffee too. We can't afford...

JackTheCool, tuesday 21-Jul-26 8 2,841
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Can you get married anywhere?!
Jd, 7 October, 2023 at 00:41

Hi, Recently engaged and thinking about where we want to marry. I’ve read online about a possible change in law where you can marry outside anywhere? We’d love to get married in my parents garden but...

George, tuesday 21-Jul-26 5 466
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Bridesmaid Dresses - where are you getting from?
Luisa, 15 April, 2026 at 15:52

I have tried to order so many now and all have been disappointing. I feel like I have spent more time on finding them a dress than I have my own! Please help, where are you getting them from? Thanks ...

Amanda, tuesday 21-Jul-26 6 33
Aurora Borealis
A silly question about ceremony seating
Aurora Borealis, 25 May, 2013 at 13:22

I am trying to work out which seats I need to leave free in the ceremony room for the bridesmaids and my Dad. But I'm not sure who needs to sit in the front row. I am having a civil ceremony and there...

Tyler, monday 20-Jul-26 11 30,238
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Photographer - how many hours/pics?
FutureMrsT123, 18 May, 2017 at 08:55

Hi all, My partner and I are getting married next summer and are starting to look around for photographers. We've found one that we love, the style really seems to suit us, so he's definitely our...

John, monday 20-Jul-26 10 1,401
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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...

David, monday 20-Jul-26 10 94
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?

Nikolambo, monday 20-Jul-26 12 92
Mrs-S-to-b
Hen party situation - please help!
Mrs-S-to-b, 3 June, 2010 at 09:03

Hello Girls! Just wondered if the girls in the know would be abel to help me out with my best friends hen do! Its her hen night tomorrow night and as her cheif bridesmaid I was left in charge of...

Delta, monday 20-Jul-26 16 3,981
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Who's paying for the wedding?
SunnyGoldHair813, 7 June, 2017 at 09:41

Hi all, Finally writing a post after months of lurking, reading through everyone elses threads! I’m getting married in a month and extremely excited. This forum has helped me loads with questions I’ve...

Willium, sunday 19-Jul-26 37 4,476
Sarah
Wedding insurance
Sarah, 6 October, 2023 at 12:37

Hi everyone, We have recently booked our venue for July 2026 I'm struggling to find wedding insurance because of the length of time until the wedding. Has anyone found insurance that covers over 2...

Willyeckerslike24, sunday 19-Jul-26 9 269
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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...

Samehadaku, saturday 18-Jul-26 91 1,059 1
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Looking for a student or novice videographer
Bee26, 17 February, 2013 at 20:08

Ive seen posts on here in the past from videographers who are just starting out and need experience offering to film weddings for free or for a small fee, which is what I am looking for. I get married...

Sam, saturday 18-Jul-26 11 7,705
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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, saturday 18-Jul-26 54 6,369
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intimate wedding evening entertainment ideas
Mr&MrsJennings, 13 November, 2016 at 00:22

Hi all, We're still in the very early stages of planning and seeking some advice. To keep costs down We've been thinking of holding a small intimate wedding (parents, grandparents, siblings and close...

Rakhi, saturday 18-Jul-26 9 3,246
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Offended my future sister in law already
ymaohyd, 28 February, 2014 at 10:49

Hey ladies I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I found out from my step daughter that my sister in law to be thinks I am mean for not having my OH's nieces as my bridesmaids. I was...

Johnclark, saturday 18-Jul-26 12 3,146
*Mini*
Can you have 9ct and 18ct gold together?
*Mini*, 10 March, 2011 at 10:40

I have found a WR that I really like but its 9ct gold as opposed to me 18ct ER, the lady in the shop said that thyere was no way I could pout the 2 together as it would ruin the 9ct ring? Is that true...

Alex123, saturday 18-Jul-26 13 24,967
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Witnesses for 9th June 2023 Wedding, Morden London
Helen, 28 April, 2023 at 09:58

Hey folks 👋🏽 My fiancé and I are getting married in Morden, Friday 9th June at 2:45pm and are looking for two witnesses. Happy to pay 😃 If you are local and free, or know anyone who would be...

Jamees, saturday 18-Jul-26 19 234 1
Natalie
What to do the night before the wedding?
Natalie, 7 May, 2025 at 19:55

Hello! Getting married in a little over a year. The venue does not have any accommodation apart from a honeymoon suite the night of the wedding. However we can use their bridal suite from 8:15 to get...

William, saturday 18-Jul-26 105 1,393
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Guest Book Prompts
Vix7913, 19 August, 2013 at 09:44

With only a few weeks to go until the big day I am now trying to sort out some kind of guest book. I have pretty much decided I don't really want the traditional style book as every wedding I have...

Rodney, friday 17-Jul-26 7 1,568 1
Buzzee
Readings related to football!?
Buzzee, 23 August, 2011 at 16:56

Looking into readings and we've picked one of the common-ish ones (On Your Wedding Day, i think its called). This will be ready by our teenage nephew, and am looking for something else to be read by...

Muhammad, friday 17-Jul-26 26 9,489
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Petrol Blue Theme
HMWedding, 4 May, 2010 at 17:02

I have found the most gorgeous bridesmaids dresses in petrol blue. They do them in other colours but I love this particular colour and think it is really quite unusual for weddings. I have been...

Alvit, friday 17-Jul-26 9 15,032
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Wedding at home
Alexandra, 14 April, 2024 at 12:36

Hello, We are getting married in October. A small reg office ceremony followed by the reception etc in a marquee in our garden. As we’re planning it all ourselves, I’m a little nervous that I’m going...

Aryan, friday 17-Jul-26 10 404 1
Lola-Belle
HELP! MY VENUE IS PLANNING TO START HUGE BUILDING WORKS ! [:(]
Lola-Belle, 8 June, 2011 at 12:33

I cant beleive it!! My dream venue has decided it is going to knock down an unused part of the hotel and build 157 new homes, then extend the back of the hotel! I've paid my deposit, there planning...

Richard, thursday 16-Jul-26 15 1,725 1
shoegal01
Alternative to wedding post box?
shoegal01, 20 September, 2010 at 15:22

I dont really like wedding post box's....what can i have as a alternative, where do you put it? Also when do guests put their cards in box? before the ceremony/after?

Mohsin, thursday 16-Jul-26 16 4,544

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