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Flip Flop Numbers
Alex, 23 August, 2025 at 16:48

I’ve been to a couple of wedding’s in the last couple of years and have taken my own flip flops in the car to wear as I know wearing heels after a few hours can make your feet hurt and have seen...

Viralnudez, saturday 8-Aug-26 5 116
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Rotisserie Chicken
Tink1810, 29 March, 2015 at 13:34

Help!! We want a feast for our wedding... no fancy three course thingamajig, just a good old fashioned feast - each table will have one or two whole chickens and then other dishes as well - salads,...

Larry, saturday 8-Aug-26 6 1,805
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Cloth napkins
Katie, 5 March, 2024 at 17:06

Hi all! Does anyone have any recommendations for ordering cloth napkins? Looking for a peach/coral colour thanks so much!

Rodney, friday 7-Aug-26 10 154
Valyria
Dried Flowers
Valyria, 29 December, 2023 at 19:14

Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone has done dried flowers for their weddings, and if so who you went to for them? I've seen a company called hidden botanics online, but just wanted to see if...

Ben, friday 7-Aug-26 35 120
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Thoughts on lotto scratch cards as favours ??
Kilner, 11 May, 2015 at 18:34

Hi all What are peoples thoughts on scratch cards? Have seen some nice cards to present them in but not sure if it appears a bit tacky? Would really like to hear of favour ideas which are simple and...

Daniel99, friday 7-Aug-26 10 3,293
2b_MrsB
which toast for which speaker ??
2b_MrsB, 3 May, 2013 at 09:03

Hi everyone. I know this is a what ever they want to do question but traditionally who makes which toast ? Am I right in thinking that - Best Man - toasts the bridesmaid FOB - toasts the Bride &...

MobileSpeakerCleaner, friday 7-Aug-26 10 1,726
tortoise
New signature
tortoise, 4 October, 2012 at 19:42

When do you start trying out signatures with your new surname? I read somewhere it's bad luck before the day. Do you sign the register in your maiden name? Technically still a miss until you sign it,...

Ryan, friday 7-Aug-26 34 3,138
Michelle772012
Registry office seperate arrival
Michelle772012, 31 August, 2011 at 11:34

Hey Hitchers Have searched the blogs and cant find an answer, does anyone know what happens with regards to arriving seperately at the reg office i am a bit nervous i want my dad to walk me down the...

Ishan, friday 7-Aug-26 10 3,111
Silkveil HIB
Black Meringue wedding magazine
Silkveil HIB, 15 November, 2008 at 11:12

I wondered if anyone has heard of or bought this 'alternative' wedding magazine http://www.blackmeringue.co.uk/

CarmenCHunt, friday 7-Aug-26 11 3,689
Ben
Looking for Suppliers Who'd Be Interested in Partnering with The Wedding Wine Company
Ben, 12 April, 2025 at 10:49

Hi all, As the title says, I'm looking for suppliers (caterers, event planners, venues etc) who might be interested in partnering with The Wedding Wine Company. With over ten years of experience in...

Rodney, friday 7-Aug-26 9 131
Tracey86
Water Beads/Aqua Beads Question
Tracey86, 1 July, 2012 at 07:33

These are my centrepieces (this one was just a practise) The purple stuff in the base of the vase is those aqua/water bead thingy's, we're making the centrepieces ourselves and wondered if anybody...

Heinrich, thursday 6-Aug-26 10 10,254
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Photographer & Videographer - Surrey July 2026 Wedding
Charlotte, 24 May, 2025 at 16:29

Were searching for a photographer & videographer for our wedding in Surrey next year & are getting so deflated thinking we cant have both within our budget. Does any one have any...

Rodney, thursday 6-Aug-26 9 127
Sarah
Covid Postponement + Mental Health: Have You Been Affected?
Sarah, 30 November, 2020 at 10:58

Hi there We are looking to speak to brides and grooms whose mental health has been impacted by postponing their wedding and Covid. If you feel your mental health has been affected and you would like...

Jake, thursday 6-Aug-26 10 334 1
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Derbyshire: any beautiful outdoor wedding land for hire?
hayglopainting, 31 March, 2010 at 08:39

Hi there! I'm new to this forum - but was hoping someone could help us!! Am looking for the perfect OUTDOOR wedding venue - we're not religious - and getting married inside a hall somewhere is not me....

Johnclark, thursday 6-Aug-26 9 17,458
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Wedding anxiety…
Amy, 4 April, 2024 at 09:03

Can anyone offer some advice? We’re planning a wedding for this year (October) And me and my partner are both people pleasers. We’ve really struggled with the worry of what other people think when it...

Rodney, wednesday 5-Aug-26 7 314
Toni
Any harpists available?
Toni, 6 May, 2026 at 20:21

Looking to bark a harpist for our wedding on 1 August 2026 in Southend. Please get in touch or send over recommendations! Any help appreciated!

Irine, wednesday 5-Aug-26 13 105
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,...

Stephen, wednesday 5-Aug-26 9 984
Elixia
does anyone regret not filming their wedding?
Elixia, 4 April, 2014 at 08:35

Its one of those things people tell you you'll regret not getting a VOG .... but I dont :/ I'm thinking i can't be the only one that doesn't regret not filming my wedding. I hate the sound my own...

Spache, wednesday 5-Aug-26 25 3,414
princesssaraht
Christmas Carols
princesssaraht, 17 March, 2012 at 13:51

So, our wedding is in December, and rather than hymns, we are going to have Christmas carols - most people know them so noone has any excuse not to sing! However, I cant decide which carols to have! I...

Joe, wednesday 5-Aug-26 23 10,820
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Unplugged honeymoon
BuryBride, 20 May, 2016 at 15:16

Just got back from our honeymoon in the Caribbean yesterday ( we had a lovely mini moon straight after the wedding also!) We decided to have an unplugged honeymoon. 2 Weeks no internet, no TV, no...

fernandiz, wednesday 5-Aug-26 12 1,354
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Cufflink Help!
WhiteSparkles, 4 April, 2011 at 19:56

My OH thought he had asked for cufflinks with the suit hire, but I checked this weekend and he hasn't! They have quoted me an additional £20 per pair (I need 6) which I though was a little steep! I am...

fernandiz, wednesday 5-Aug-26 37 1,508
SunnyGoldDecor76
Photography Payments
SunnyGoldDecor76, 10 December, 2014 at 15:10

Hi, we are getting married in May, we have booked our photographer. she is a colleague of my partner just wanting to start out her own business. I just wanted to ask, we have paid £100 deposit she is...

Naila, wednesday 5-Aug-26 21 2,908
Kat
Village halls?
Kat, 28 January, 2023 at 17:03

Hi! I just was wondering about people's experiences with village halls? Me and my partner have been together 10 years so far and are finally tieing the knot! 💍We've looked at one venue and we feel in...

Adnan, wednesday 5-Aug-26 18 839 1
becca030713
Wedding/Wedding Night/Honeymoon Lingerie
becca030713, 27 March, 2014 at 12:11

Bit of a personal one! What have you gone for/where from? I just haven't seen anything that is special enough, yet affordable. I'm not sure about white as I'm very pale but I think OH is hoping for...

Buruj, wednesday 5-Aug-26 9 3,564
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Pass the Parcel
amy00003, 27 July, 2011 at 19:46

Im bored and have been googleing. Ive seen a website selling a 'pass the parcel" game to be put on each of the tables at the reception as a way for the guests to get to know each other, and I'm quite...

Hooria, wednesday 5-Aug-26 7 4,253
Daisy Bell
Hair styles that will hide hearing aids
Daisy Bell, 17 March, 2015 at 17:14

Hi ladies. I have been wearing hearing aids for about a year now and while they make life a lot easier for me (I have mild to moderate hearing loss, moderate in high frequencies), I am not too keen on...

Jhon, wednesday 5-Aug-26 12 13,352 1
Georgia
Home made candles?
Georgia, 1 October, 2023 at 22:41

Hi, all! We are debating using candles on our tables. I’d really like them to have a scent (not too strong, just enough to be pleasant!) and go with our bud vases and eucalyptus foliage. Now, we’ve...

Rodney, wednesday 5-Aug-26 7 438
MrsLtobe
Argos rings?
MrsLtobe, 22 January, 2012 at 09:18

Hey all We're on a VERY limited budget and didnt' realise how much wedding rings were! We decided to go to Argos and have a look, I've chosen a £69 one that will fit with my ER and OH has chosen a...

Willium, tuesday 4-Aug-26 35 10,747
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Divorce decree absolute
Sarah, 26 February, 2024 at 16:16

My fiance needs his divorce decree to be provided to the registrar, he has a copy of this decree absolute in digital/pdf format. Will this be acceptable that we simply print it or does it need to come...

Tatiana, tuesday 4-Aug-26 15 304
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Need Advice for Planning a Destination Wedding in Italy
Victoria, 8 January, 2025 at 08:42

Hello everyone, My fiancé and I are excitedly planning our destination wedding in Italy, but we could use some advice from anyone who's done it before. We have a few questions and would love to hear...

Rodney, tuesday 4-Aug-26 6 287 1
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Wedding tables names for a halloween wedding
Lynsey, 24 June, 2025 at 14:55

Hi there, I am looking for some advice regarding our tables for our wedding meal. We are not having too much Halloween themed things in the wedding but i thought one of these could be in the tables. i...

Leoparker, tuesday 4-Aug-26 8 80
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Just want advice. Am I being oversensitive?
Celtic B, 3 April, 2012 at 08:49

The clasp on my engagement ring came loose and one of the diamonds fell out. I found the diamond and we took it back into the jewllers that we brought it from. The shop assistant looked at it (and...

Gorilla, tuesday 4-Aug-26 19 6,821

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