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gingeremmie
Help with timing - 1.30pm ceremony, Timing of food?
gingeremmie, 2 June, 2015 at 13:56

So the ceremony is at 1.30pm at the register office, I understand they've very quick, so I imagine it'll all be done by 2 or 2.15 at the latest. Then it'll be a case of everyone getting themselves to...

Kerstin, saturday 31-Jan-26 10 4,057
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Wedding Breakfast - Choice of meal?
GeorgieBea89, 9 July, 2017 at 10:37

Hey all, Just looking for some reassurance more than anything. Our caterers don't offer a choice of meal as standard (they will cater for vegetarians or dietary restrictions but we can't offer a...

Kerstin, saturday 31-Jan-26 15 7,192
Ella
Intimate wedding
Ella, 11 January, 2026 at 16:30

Can anyone help me. I’m looking for a Manor House or chapel that can just do me the ceremony part of my wedding. Kind of like a registry office vibe but with the beautiful scenery. I’m based in...

Mohsin, saturday 31-Jan-26 3 69
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Videographers are too expensive, shall i ask my guests to capture videos throughout the day?
martin011, 15 June, 2023 at 16:01

I would love to have a wedding video but videographers are too expensive. One idea I had was to ask a few key people to capture video on their phones throughout the day. My nephew said he can edit...

Jack, saturday 31-Jan-26 12 321 1
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Brides entrance song:music
Carolyn, 3 June, 2025 at 18:51

Hi all, Any ideas for bridal entrance songs that are a bit different, don’t want the most popular, so no Ed Sheeran & the likes. Been to quite a few weddings over the last year or two so am...

Marko, friday 30-Jan-26 5 173
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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...

Leoparker, friday 30-Jan-26 10 345
Kristina
Wedding invitations
Kristina, 2 February, 2024 at 17:32

Good evening everyone I noticed a lot of people are doing online invites etc . But I find it so confusing! And i think I am a bit old school ! Paper invites still a thing or online is the way forward...

Tom, friday 30-Jan-26 11 748
*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...

Zaliq, friday 30-Jan-26 12 24,595
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Wedding dress doubts!!
LuxuriousIvoryCakes74838, 22 July, 2018 at 23:33

HELP! I'm having major wedding dress doubts. I bought my dress from a lovely bridal shop a couple of months ago, it was the first and (so far) only bridal shop I've visited. I knew what I wanted...

Abbott, friday 30-Jan-26 6 2,221
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TV show - Battle of the Brides
, 10 May, 2012 at 22:40

A new show is being advertised on Sky called Battle of the Brides, the blurb for it is that it will be two brides, same dress (even though the ones shown evidently are wearing different dresses) same...

Master, friday 30-Jan-26 28 5,260
Rosie
Struggling to find a venue in our budget
Rosie, 19 September, 2025 at 00:33

My partner and I recently decided to bring our wedding forward to 2026 (as opposed to a longer engagement) due to some health issues in the family and have an overall budget of £8-10k. We are wanting...

Jennifer, friday 30-Jan-26 6 161
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DIY Bouquet
MrsRees2B, 8 November, 2015 at 10:56

Has anyone made or are planning to make their own flowers? I'm going to as cannot afford real or ready made artificial. Any advice would be gratefully received. I've watched videos on you tube and...

Ribbonandflower, thursday 29-Jan-26 16 2,278
LeedsBride
Registry office wedding?
LeedsBride, 19 August, 2011 at 21:44

I haven't posted on here for a while (but I have been lurking ?) I was just wondering what you guys thought of registry offices as a venue? what are the pros and cons? We are considering it as we both...

Leoparker, thursday 29-Jan-26 7 3,302
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Dress deposit?
KJHLee, 30 June, 2015 at 21:18

Hey, I'm about to start looking around and shopping for a dress. I have a very good idea of what I want, and provided it looks good on me, have my heart set on a dress that costs £1295. How much would...

Charlie, thursday 29-Jan-26 26 2,235
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Interview before civil ceremony??
chels89, 4 March, 2012 at 16:52

Hi guys i wondered if anyone else has had this problem- i have given my notice of marriage and had the interview etc at the same time. I have now received the paper work from the registry office that...

Andriy, thursday 29-Jan-26 15 11,766
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Photographer Fees & Experience
Ivana, 2 March, 2024 at 11:26

Hi everyone, I would like to get your opinion on my photographer situation. I'm getting married this year in Aug in East London. We are still deciding on photographers for our wedding, so far we are...

Darine, thursday 29-Jan-26 13 481 1
Mark
Out door weddings venue
Mark, 28 December, 2025 at 11:26

Hello I'm looking for a rural out door setting, tipi type venue which offers accomodation. My future wife and I are lovers of the out doors, and want a relaxed, boho type vibe.

Mark, thursday 29-Jan-26 11 68
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Anyone got any idea for a secret chelsea fc reception
MrsVoak2b, 17 January, 2010 at 21:14

HI my h2b is a huge Chelsea supporter and i want to suprise him on the day with a Chelsea FC themed reception but not sure what to do, have asked people for advice and all i get is colour blue, well...

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Wedding Cars!
MrsMarshall2B260517, 5 July, 2016 at 15:33

Hi everyone, I'm really struggling with wedding cars! I've always said that I'd like a vintage fiat 500 on my wedding day, but now I've ordered my dress I've realised there is no way I would fit in...

Jerrt, thursday 29-Jan-26 19 1,888
Dani
VIDEO: Would you serve this to your guests? 🤔
Dani, 15 August, 2024 at 15:23

Hey foodies, As you already know we are celebrating and showcasing wedding catering this month! 🍔🍣🍗 So, let's dive into what to avoid serving on your wedding day 👇 Who am I to judge? I’m having a BBQ...

Norita, thursday 29-Jan-26 6 110 3
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Can’t get videos to work on wedding website
Natalie, 29 June, 2025 at 12:32

Hi, I’ve added a page for videos on the wedding website but when I’m uploading via the YouTube link it’s saying playback error and I can’t figure out why! Any suggestions? TIA! 😊

Ben, thursday 29-Jan-26 3 31
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Thank you bouquet for Mother of the bride, not mil
Anna, 1 April, 2025 at 13:58

Please can you help me, I am getting married in October, it is a big wedding with 120 guests. My mum who is quite well off but worked all her life for what she has is paying for majority of the...

Suzy, thursday 29-Jan-26 5 162
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Flat shoes?
MrsPtoB, 25 June, 2017 at 11:53

Is anyone wearing flat shoes? I need some suggestions. People keep telling me that I must wear heels but I rarely wear heels and our wedding ceremony is at a castle with around 300 steps to go up and...

Oliver, thursday 29-Jan-26 6 1,559
Georgia
Evening Reception-only Wedding (uk)
Georgia, 8 January, 2024 at 18:59

Hi all, has anyone had any experience in planning a reception-only wedding? My fiance and I are toying with the idea of having a small wedding ceremony in a registry office with close friends and...

Nathan, wednesday 28-Jan-26 1 44 3
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Betting/Gambling Wedding Favour Ideas
LuxuriousRedHair663, 5 February, 2018 at 19:47

My fiancé and I love betting - football coupons, betting at the races etc! Looking to do a few different things! Iv heard of football coupons, single bets on horses...! Just wanting something bit more...

Willium, wednesday 28-Jan-26 44 3,167
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rsvp Cards
Lauren, 2 August, 2023 at 15:31

Are RSVP cards really worth the money spending? Do guest actually respond to them ? Or is it a risk you have to take?

Jeffrey, wednesday 28-Jan-26 10 431 1
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Ceremony timings
Miss, 5 June, 2025 at 14:04

Any advice would be much appreciated..... We are needing to book the time slot we want to get married.... I'm stuck with timings. We are getting married at our venue so no traveling required. 50 guest...

Jerrt, wednesday 28-Jan-26 11 463 1
bigpants
Those that had hen t-shirts made...advice please
bigpants, 9 October, 2008 at 19:35

? I'd like to get some t-shirts printed for my friend's hen night which I'm organising. If you had them, which company did you use to print them? I've found some people on e-bay offering £8 a t-shirt,...

Mark, wednesday 28-Jan-26 8 964
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Vows help
RomanticOrangeBridesmaid59364, 10 July, 2025 at 16:07

Hey fellow brides and grooms! I need help with writing my vows it’s a very quick civil ceremony so not heaps of time I don’t wanna rush it but I wanna get in the right bits! Please help

Voocccie, wednesday 28-Jan-26 4 48
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Run out of money ...!
MayDay, 18 July, 2008 at 17:02

[:'(] Having just paid an £800 deposit for my dress and over £300 for the registrar, I have officially run out of money for the time being and am feeling very upset I can't go and buy more things this...

Jeffrey, tuesday 27-Jan-26 17 1,002
EPW Photography (HIB)
Advertising advice
EPW Photography (HIB), 25 February, 2011 at 15:43

Hello Ladies. I need your help if you have a spare minute. I haven't advertised for ages (apart from the Hitched suppliers directory of course!!) and don't know what is the best option. Did you book...

Andriy, tuesday 27-Jan-26 19 3,097
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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...

Dannie, tuesday 27-Jan-26 46 6,842

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