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Twists
Buttonholes
Twists, 31 July, 2011 at 20:04

Can someone answer this for me please.... We went to a wedding on Saturday and not only did all the male members of the wedding party have buttonholes but so did the mother of the bride and the mother...

Novaaura, friday 14-Aug-26 15 9,990
tinkerbelly1983
Mole removal
tinkerbelly1983, 12 February, 2011 at 15:57

Had a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon today about having some moles removed from my face, I've been so conscious of them forever, even more so now that I'm getting married. He has quoted me a...

Madison, friday 14-Aug-26 11 1,729
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Honeymoon - straight after the wedding or wait????
Germanbride, 18 August, 2013 at 17:27

Hi all, we have been to the travel agent today to see what the options are with regards to our honeymoon. Now this is the second marriage for my OH so he is not too bothered for a typical honeymoon....

Mandre, friday 14-Aug-26 25 6,544
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Acceptable travel time
Sam, 20 May, 2024 at 20:18

Hi! I’m getting married next year and getting married in Norfolk. The venue for the ceremony is 50 mins away from the reception venue… We’ve done this as the place where our reception is special to us...

Harrys, friday 14-Aug-26 20 760
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Arooj, friday 14-Aug-26 171 938
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Surprise package for friend getting married abroad
ricepudding, 22 February, 2015 at 17:49

Hi everyone, One of my besties is getting married abroad in two weeks. I was meant to be a bridesmaid but unfortunately I can't go as lots has happened recently (car written off, redundancy,...

Rodney, thursday 13-Aug-26 8 7,505
InkedDoll
Help! My hair's too soft
InkedDoll, 6 January, 2015 at 11:01

So I had my hair dyed on Saturday (first time ever having it coloured at a salon - check me out, I'm a grownup!) and whilst I absolutely love the colour, I do not love the condition it's in. My...

Rodney, thursday 13-Aug-26 10 14,320
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Finding that wedding planning is testing our relationship
Rahman, 31 October, 2022 at 12:05

Did anyone else experience this towards the big day? We are getting married on jan 1st and my H2B has always been a do it at the last minute kinda guy and it’s driving me CRAZY. When it comes to...

David, thursday 13-Aug-26 5 210
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Berketex Bridal
pooksgirl, 23 July, 2017 at 18:03

Hey folks, I'm starting to look for my dress, and as much as I love some of the ones I've seen online I cannot for the life of me bring myself to pay ££££ for a dress I will wear once (and maybe a few...

anime, thursday 13-Aug-26 39 2,533
*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...

Akmal, thursday 13-Aug-26 18 1,653
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Celebrants
Juliette, 24 December, 2025 at 17:13

Hi We'd love a celebrant, but don't know where to start. What should we be looking for? What questions should we ask?How will we know if they're the right fit for us?

Fatima, thursday 13-Aug-26 4 24
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Planning Timeline
Poppy, 19 June, 2025 at 19:45

Hi everyone! I have recently got engaged and we have decided on 2028 as the year to get married. The wedding planning space is quite overwhelming but I’m so excited to get going with it. If you...

Jake, thursday 13-Aug-26 48 853 3
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Getting ready morning food?
Senel, 23 January, 2024 at 20:01

Hello everyone, I have quite a large bridal party and I’d like to have food for us whilst we are getting ready the morning of. Our caterers aren’t able to accommodate but they said we could use their...

Alexander, thursday 13-Aug-26 115 1,679
soon2bmrsRB
contacting register how does it work?
soon2bmrsRB, 16 February, 2012 at 10:19

Was hoping someone can explain what happens and what i have to do? what information do they need and do they share this information with anyone else? thanks

Mandre, thursday 13-Aug-26 18 4,343
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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...

Cosygirls, thursday 13-Aug-26 40 374
Caitlin
Own flower arrangements
Caitlin, 6 June, 2024 at 23:40

Hey Has anyone done their own flower arrangements for wedding reception? I’m really in two minds as I would actually love to do it I’m quite a creative person and the thought of spending a few...

Albex, thursday 13-Aug-26 4 246
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Wedding fast approaching :) 3 months to go so exccccciiiitttteedd!
Katrina, 6 November, 2024 at 12:51

We are nearly at the 3 month mark we get married in February 2025 I cant believe where the time has gone I have been really organized ticking wedding tasks off one at a time. Not got to many things...

Asher, thursday 13-Aug-26 16 883 1
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Wedding readings - non-religious but not cheesy...
MrsLBtoB, 14 August, 2015 at 12:08

Hi All I'm trying to look for wedding readings I like that aren't religious (we aren't having a religious ceremony so we've been told we're not allowed religious readings) I've been looking online and...

Sanchizes, wednesday 12-Aug-26 35 11,207
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vegas last minute very small cheap wedding help!!
Victoria1992, 18 June, 2015 at 11:17

Hi there My partner and I are going to vegas for a competition in september ... less then 3 months away!! we decided why not just get married while we're there?! we really don't have the money to...

Sanchizes, wednesday 12-Aug-26 13 4,016
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Kilts !!
, 16 October, 2012 at 14:55

So the OH family are scots ...some are more scots than others but the OH father is very much a "im a scot" guy. The OH was born in England but moved to Scotland when he was 8 or so, but doesnt think...

Sanchizes, wednesday 12-Aug-26 73 6,548
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How to ask for wedding gift contributions
Missmeeru, 16 December, 2010 at 19:00

Hi I would just like to know how to word how to ask for honeymoon contributions as a wedding gift without sounding cheeky as myself and Husband to be live together and we dont require any bottom...

Heinrich, wednesday 12-Aug-26 17 32,825
Giulia
Wedding vendor trying to charge more money than agreed
Giulia, 3 January, 2025 at 12:00

Hello all, In a bit of a pickle at the moment: I’m getting married in Italy but have done my invites here in the UK as I thought the process would be a lot easier. I had found a vendor, contacted her...

Suleman, wednesday 12-Aug-26 23 269
SingleNoMore
Colouring water in vases - how?
SingleNoMore, 23 January, 2013 at 14:11

After going to a black tie "do" for work last night the table centre pieces had coloured water in the vases and I quite liked it. Our centrepieces are artificial flowers in vases so it doesn't matter...

Meme-Buttons, wednesday 12-Aug-26 66 8,591
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Please HELP!! How do you have 3 people giving you away?????
zo-bud, 29 March, 2012 at 10:48

This is something that is causing me alot of stress and upset at the moment! Basically my initial senario was - I have a Dad, a step Dad and my grandad, and I made the initial decision of asking my...

Chrome, wednesday 12-Aug-26 20 5,408
yes2011
Where to write exact names on invite
yes2011, 11 March, 2011 at 19:07

Hi all, I looked at some wedding invitations and styles online. I'm not entirely sure where exactly to write the exact names of people invited. By that I mean e.g. Maria Smith and Tom Smith, for...

Mandre, wednesday 12-Aug-26 9 19,507
lisaloulou
free wedding website with online RSVP?
lisaloulou, 22 February, 2012 at 16:59

Evening all. Friends of mine are getting married abroad and want most of the info etc about the arrangements on a wedding website for guests to look at. Does anyone know of a FREE (some charge after...

Lucas, wednesday 12-Aug-26 20 15,004
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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...

Vlgnwapk, wednesday 12-Aug-26 59 1,630 1
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Venue Help🥹
Gabriella, 13 February, 2024 at 01:11

Hi guys.. me and my partner can’t find a venue and it’s becoming super deflating !! We have looked at so many, and lots aren’t what they seem to advertise and we’re worried we won’t find a venue! We’d...

Rodney, tuesday 11-Aug-26 9 208
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Chair covers
LauraLtobe, 31 March, 2016 at 10:52

Hi, I've just received a quote for chair covers for our reception venue and it seems a little expensive so wanted to get your opinions. Our venue is charging £3.50 a chair for covers and sashes, which...

Jack, tuesday 11-Aug-26 15 3,095
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Name Places...Full name or first name only???
, 7 July, 2011 at 08:05

Hey ladies I tried to search on previous threads for this but Hitched doesn't seem to want to let me today!! I was just wondering what everyone is doing with regards to name places. Are you using...

Eric, tuesday 11-Aug-26 18 20,563
RomanticIvoryCakes31498
Horse trailer conversion
RomanticIvoryCakes31498, 9 July, 2025 at 18:04

Im planning on starting a horse trailer conversion, but want to stay away from the traditional ones so my question is: What would you like to hire? Everything seems to be made for adults so one idea...

Priyanka, tuesday 11-Aug-26 5 52
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Bridesmaid gifts
JadeyPops98, 3 August, 2016 at 07:49

Morning all, so I was planning on buying my bridesmaids a necklace each and giving it to them on the morning of the wedding. However my sister mentioned that she thinks it's traditional to give the...

KILLER, tuesday 11-Aug-26 44 4,637

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