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Vixen1985
Father - daughter dance
Vixen1985, 28 September, 2023 at 15:09

Hey all, I always think of my dad when 'Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars' comes on the radio. He used to play it on his guitar and it's a favourite fond memory of mine.... plus, it's a really good song lol....

Anna, wednesday 15-Apr-26 4 315
Missmadgiggles
Help... having trouble choosing the song to walk down the aisle to! *Updated page 2*
Missmadgiggles, 1 July, 2013 at 20:46

Music is massively important to me... i love indie, folk, alternative styles of music, but will consider anything, however I am really struggling to choose something to walk down the aisle to....

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 28 6,033
Steelgoddess
Is fruit cake a necessity??
Steelgoddess, 4 December, 2009 at 20:35

My Mum is doing my wedding cake and shes under the impression that I HAVE to have fruit cake as some people like it, I bloody hate the stuff, understand not everyone likes chocolate or some people...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 15 2,175
kyanya
Timings advice please - 12 or 2pm ceremony?
kyanya, 5 February, 2013 at 12:38

I'm having a last minute wobble about timings for our day. Our church offers 12pm or 2pm services, and ages ago when the vicar said he would marry us we went for 12pm, as we thought any later might...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 18 4,508
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Going home after the wedding?
loves-young-dream, 12 February, 2013 at 20:03

Anyone doing this? Or does everyone stay in a hotel afterwards? We may just go home as our venue is a barn and not many hotels near by! Just wondering what everyone else is doing! x

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 13 3,311
Megan
Wedding venue
Megan, 14 April, 2026 at 20:24

We are looking for a reasonable wedding venue for 80 plus people in January

Megan, tuesday 14-Apr-26 2
Mrs Monkey
For anyone who has bought their ring from Argos (or thinking of it)
Mrs Monkey, 18 April, 2013 at 17:50

Did you know that your ring is covered for one year warrenty and includes FREE resizing (or an exchange) even if you've worn it!! I bought my wedding ring in February - I went in today to see if they...

Alex, tuesday 14-Apr-26 8 9,298
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Cocktail hour 🍸
Becky, 25 February, 2026 at 19:43

Hey everyone, I am after a few ideas as to how to keep guests entertained between the ceremony and the evening reception Any ideas would be highly appreciated 🫶🫶

Alex, tuesday 14-Apr-26 6 89
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Engagement Photos
Amber, 11 September, 2025 at 00:25

Recently started planning mine and my other half’s wedding - however, I’m worried that because we don’t have any engagement photos, that I’m missing out on something. I was thinking about taking some...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 6 305
Dani
💸 How much does a wedding *really* cost? 💸
Dani, 9 February, 2026 at 11:20

Curious what the average UK wedding costs in 2026? 💸 We spoke to over 2,000 couples to uncover what they’re really spending, plus the wedding trends shaping the year ahead. From budgets to big ideas,...

Alex, tuesday 14-Apr-26 5 130 1
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Postpone or cancel?
Rosie, 30 November, 2024 at 21:18

Hello, my fiancé and I were due to get married this year but due to a variety of reasons including financial, family issues and not getting on we postponed to next June. Sadly things are still...

Alex, tuesday 14-Apr-26 56 1,503 1
MrsBoo
How long to give guests to RSVP?
MrsBoo, 4 May, 2014 at 16:33

Our final details meeting at the venue won't be until about 4 weeks before the wedding so the end of October but our invitations are going out the beginning of July. How long are you all giving your...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 13 5,320
Dani
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Golondon, tuesday 14-Apr-26 26 1,183 11
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Welsh table names?
MrsBurton2015, 16 March, 2014 at 10:01

Cany anyone help? Im welsh and my partner is English. Our wedding is taking place in Northampton but would like to incorporate something Welsh into our wedding. Was thinking maybe Welsh table names?...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 14 5,075
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My Brothers Wedding
Littlemiss, 3 November, 2008 at 16:55

Hi all, My brother is getting married in february. He has aksed me to do a reading at the wedding and Im so stuck as what to do! He doesnt want it religious as all the others are, but more personal. I...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 3 7,264
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DIY cheese wedding cake
RomanticPurpleDiamonds25398, 18 February, 2018 at 22:39

Hi, is anyone building their own wedding cheese cake? It seems that if I buy my cheeses from the cheese counter at the supermarket I can do it for about £80 instead of well over £100 for a ready made...

Locna, tuesday 14-Apr-26 7 1,887
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Hitting Oxford Street On Saturday For Wedding Shoes :0)
Mrs Poon, 15 March, 2011 at 16:08

Well i'm off to Oxford Street with dress swotch in hand on Saturday with my Mum and Aunt in tow to see if I can get some wedding shoes. I have had big problems upto now as it appears that my Benjamin...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 15 7,458
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...

KevinKiprotich, tuesday 14-Apr-26 10 3,943
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Photographer - Lack of communication
Hannah&Andrew, 31 October, 2023 at 09:21

Hi everyone! After a bit of advice, we are getting married in September 2025 and have booked our photographer. However, we've realised that the photographer lacks communication. We have emailed and...

Sophie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 11 1,109
May2be
Ideas needed for drinks 'vouchers'
May2be, 31 January, 2011 at 08:55

As we have gone over budget on our wedding we now do not have money available to put behind the bar. We have a drinks package that covers us all day and through the meal until the bar opens at 7. We...

Ricky, tuesday 14-Apr-26 14 17,046
Sophie
Drinks Package
Sophie, 2 July, 2024 at 14:48

Some wedding bar advice please 🥂 We are getting married in Italy and have been given 2 options by our wedding planner for the drinks/bar package. Option 1 - £75 pp for a 2 hour open bar, where they...

Babita, tuesday 14-Apr-26 2 197
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What are you having during the signing of the register?
esser1, 8 November, 2009 at 00:12

What are you having during the signing of the register? Were having a friend play a piece on the keybaord but have a feeling he has just said yes to be nice - dont know what else to ahve as with him...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 9 4,650
mum-wants-a-hat
Vicar leaving post before wedding !! :0(
mum-wants-a-hat, 27 February, 2013 at 11:44

So, I just excitedly opened a letter from the vicarage, expecting it to be the date of our next meeting to discuss order of service etc. It's not! Our lovely vicar, who is well loved and rising...

Voocccie, monday 13-Apr-26 3 704
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Videographer or not to videographer
Rosie, 28 January, 2025 at 17:46

We are getting married in an amazing venue next year, but can't decide whether photos will be enough to truly capture the day. Would be great to hear the pros and cons of getting a videographer? Do...

William, monday 13-Apr-26 12 372
Kelly
Dance floor
Kelly, 23 January, 2026 at 09:25

Hello, I am getting married in May 2026 in West Sussex. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a dance floor hire company. I am ideally looking for a white lit floor. Thank you!

Alexa, monday 13-Apr-26 10 77
AllyD
Where to look for flower girl cardigans?
AllyD, 20 July, 2010 at 10:50

? I'm looking for an ivory flower girl's cardigan for my little girl for my friend's wedding, have tried Debenhams, Next and BHS but haven't seen any I like. Any ideas where else I could try? ?

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 10 3,513
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First Dances
Sawah, 20 July, 2010 at 12:28

Hey Ladies What will you all be having for your first dances? (im sorry if this post has already been Done ?) Will any of you be having Father Daughter dances? If so what song will you be having?...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 19 2,997
Mrs C
Alternative Wedding "Cakes"... anyone having one?
Mrs C, 20 July, 2010 at 22:52

Hello! Well after a long discussion with H2B this evening it seems that even the £60 M&S plain tiers is more than he wants to spend on cake (grrr!)... but I do think he has a point, to an extent!...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 31 21,214
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Belated Hen Night Report
brideseekingblush, 21 July, 2010 at 09:18

Well I had a mad couple of last days at work - 10hours on Mon, 11 on Tues, so I'm a bit late doing this, but hopefully better late than never. We met up at 1030 and went to SpaLondon in Bethnal Green...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 5 672
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Guest List Drama!
StartRiteJ, 21 July, 2010 at 13:10

Hi, I'm currently planning my wedding for next year and on a recent outing with one of my bridesmaid's, she asked if her boyfriend was invited to the Wedding. I replied that he is invited but at the...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 21 1,674
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Anyone ordered from PDA cards and crafts?
, 21 July, 2010 at 20:28

This site seems waaaaaaaaaaaaay too cheap! Has anyone bought any of the pocketfold invites? If so, can anyone flash and tell me if they were pleased with the quality? x

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 14 5,533
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Caricaturist at Wedding
sarahdarby, 22 October, 2013 at 10:05

We are thinking of hiring a caricaturist for our wedding, but when do people think this would be best to have? We were thinking either between the service and the reception (or wedding is at the same...

Locna, monday 13-Apr-26 16 2,680

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