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Engagement ring doesn’t feel right, and i feel terrible about it
Jade, 19 March, 2025 at 13:55

engagement ring doesn't feel right and I feel terrible about it

Ronald, wednesday 1-Jul-26 7 350
samidolls
How to break the news of not being a bridesmaid?
samidolls, 19 October, 2014 at 07:58

I have chosen my bridesmaids (3 in total) my 2 best friends that I have know for the last 15 years and my cousin. The issue I have now is that i have to break it to my future Sister-In-Law that she...

JaceVaughn, tuesday 30-Jun-26 8 1,902
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Sax Player at our wedding...anyone had one?
ShellG, 22 March, 2012 at 12:07

Hi, I need help!! The short background story is, we provisionally booked the venues resident pianist 18 months ago, tried several times to call him, left messages - finally got a call back last week...

Anna, tuesday 30-Jun-26 14 4,938
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Marks and Spencer wedding cake
Shikaka1984, 1 October, 2014 at 14:10

Hello all. My H2B and I love the look of the create your own cake from M&S. We are on a tight budget so this appears to be a great way of getting a beautiful cake for a fraction of the price. I...

Caserne1830, monday 29-Jun-26 23 10,061
kharv
Entrance music - Nothing Else Matters?
kharv, 3 September, 2011 at 11:10

Nothing Else Matters by Metallica is one of my all time favourite songs but OH isn't a fan of them full stop. I'm trying to think of a way I can incorporate it subtly into the day without offending...

Katrin, monday 29-Jun-26 10 1,544
Dani
Hot off the press: Wedding trends 2026 unveiled! ✨
Dani, 20 October, 2025 at 16:07

Something iconic has landed! Our Wedding Trends 2026 have officially dropped 🎉 From jaw-dropping decor to dreamy dresses... dive in and see what’s set to take the wedding world by storm! Tell us:...

Parul, monday 29-Jun-26 9 663
Mike
Delete/ change web attendees menu
Mike, 19 September, 2024 at 18:18

Hi all, Is there way to change or even set the menu for you invitees? When testing, I go to the attendance page, search a person and when choosing if I am coming or not, there is a menu list with...

Kunal, monday 29-Jun-26 9 94
moonpie1985
What metal is best for mens wedding band?
moonpie1985, 29 August, 2011 at 21:13

So i wont have a choice on mine as it needs to match my engagement ring, but OH does have a choice. What is best (for the money)? He wont wear yellow gold, so at the moment looking at possibly 18k...

Sheh, monday 29-Jun-26 27 4,532
Little Madam
Poem about marrige which is funny and not too fluffy?
Little Madam, 11 January, 2011 at 12:04

Me and OH have favours made which are scrolls bound by a rose with a message which is quite fluffy, we want to make some less personal ones for his work mates (manly non fluffy men) with some kind of...

Mohd, sunday 28-Jun-26 13 4,545
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Order of service and registry office wedding?
, 7 October, 2014 at 22:22

I know you aren't meant to call it that for a registry office wedding! Anyway, are you meant to have one? I wasn't going to bother but my mums just asked me if I'm having one and said it'll be chaos...

Umer, sunday 28-Jun-26 15 9,178
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Music to walk down the aisle too....?
, 6 July, 2010 at 21:42

Hey ladies For those of you having civil ceremonies, what are you walking down the aisle too? Me and H2B are sat on Spotify trying to find something good but everything we come across is too...

Gorilla, sunday 28-Jun-26 37 10,287
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Best save the dates cards
Mark, 1 June, 2025 at 21:31

Hi guys would love some steer on where and how to get started with the “save the dates” cards please?

John, saturday 27-Jun-26 10 156
cford09
Window and windowsill decorations - anyone thought about this?
cford09, 13 May, 2012 at 17:33

Hi girls! Firstly, I'm really excited because we took OH's brother and his wife to see our venue yesterday and it was all set up for a wedding! Not seen it set up before! The venue is a converted mill...

Gorilla, saturday 27-Jun-26 15 3,077
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Paying by credit card versus wedding insurance??
ExcitedBride.com, 22 February, 2012 at 09:07

Hi All, Im slightly confused and need some help??!! If paying for pretty much everything via credit card, deposits, final balances etc....is it therefore worth getting wedding insurance?? Any help and...

Rodney, friday 26-Jun-26 10 3,365
warlycarly
Lillies?
warlycarly, 25 March, 2012 at 02:43

is anyone having lillies as their flowers? i have just seen a beautiful bouquet with lillies, but im not sure if they are appropriate for weddings, i have always thought of them as a funeral flower......

Itz, friday 26-Jun-26 17 2,162
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VAT on Wedding Bookings
slbarber, 23 July, 2013 at 20:36

Hello, I have recently been told by my wedding venue that due to a test case brought by HMRC against a wedding venue, they have been advised by their tax advisors that VAT is chargeabale on all...

James, friday 26-Jun-26 16 7,876
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Rings...how much to spend?
katie80uk, 1 May, 2014 at 13:04

Havent even started looking at wedding rings but really not sure where to start? Obviously my engagement ring is gorgeous and havent a clue how much it cost but thats the ring that is meant to be the...

Domain, friday 26-Jun-26 26 3,281
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I feel like I'm over budget on everything :(
Meg101, 15 June, 2017 at 13:43

Hello, I'm trying to stick to a budget of 15k but everything is so much more than I thought. I originally had a budget of 10k but when the cheapest venue that we liked I could find was half that I had...

Safer, friday 26-Jun-26 9 1,886
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Wedding 2025 any advice?
Katrina, 29 December, 2023 at 17:33

We got engaged 💍 on 23rd December 2023. We have worked out our budget. We have more to use then expected. In January we will be talking with where we want our venue. Hoping we can book our date no...

Runong, friday 26-Jun-26 10 235
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Unenthused friends!
Wed2Bgirl, 18 April, 2024 at 14:13

Hi everyone Stumbled across this website and it's just what I've been needing. To cut a long story short, I'm feeling so disheartened lately about my small intimate wedding next year. My sister who is...

Hirsg, friday 26-Jun-26 9 801
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Poems and Readings
meggles24, 28 February, 2010 at 10:53

Hey girls- not seen any of these types of posts in a while.. Has anyone chosen their poems or readings for their big day? Need some inspiration! XX

Work, thursday 25-Jun-26 19 17,900
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How long is a church of england wedding service?
berniebride, 4 September, 2008 at 13:17

Hi, This sounds like I want to rush through getting married but it is more of a practical thing as i have a little one and need to plan ahead! I just wondered if anyone knew how long an average...

Narika, thursday 25-Jun-26 9 15,748
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Wedding host and entertainment throughout the whole wedding
Leanna, 25 October, 2024 at 11:19

Hey guys 👋 I am getting married in may 2026 and was wondering if all your thoughts and doings throughout! I am starting to look and research entertainment. I have a fair budget for entertainment but...

Fin, thursday 25-Jun-26 33 303
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Wedding Gift/Money
S and S Wedding , 9 December, 2015 at 18:28

Hi All I am looking for any thoughts or ideas on gift list. We are hoping to have an extension in the next 18 months so could write a list of things for our new bedroom. Downside to this is we will...

Mubashir, thursday 25-Jun-26 19 1,665
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Pick N Mix
hanhan, 4 February, 2009 at 14:57

Hey We're thinking of having a pick n mix at our wedding as part of the evening buffet and am looking for inspiration. Does anyone have any snaps of theirs that they wouldn't mind sharing? Also would...

Willium, thursday 25-Jun-26 9 3,715
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Bridesmaid nightmare, don't know what to do
Alsxx, 27 June, 2011 at 14:27

I'm hoping someone will have some good advise, I'm having a nightmare with one of my bridesmaids. I'm getting married 4 weeks today (yay!!) so could do without this so late on but I suppose that's the...

Mohsin, wednesday 24-Jun-26 14 3,336
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Bitchy bridesmaid
RomanticIvoryCars615, 18 June, 2016 at 12:24

We are getting married this year and have chosen four bridesmaids. One is my sister and the other 3 are friends. However one of my BM has been throwing a few comments and I'm not sure what to do or...

Mohsin, wednesday 24-Jun-26 27 5,257
Hannah
Iphone content creator!
Hannah, 11 June, 2025 at 14:22

Hi everyone! August 2026 bride here 🫶🏻 I was wondering if there are any iPhone content creators looking to build their portfolio and would be able to capture my wedding please? Date is 17/08/2026 in...

Steelheart, wednesday 24-Jun-26 4 45
Joy
After ceremony entertainment
Joy, 14 January, 2026 at 13:44

I’m looking at some indoor, possibly outdoor depending on weather, November 2027. Entertainment for guest to do or watch whilst we have our pictures

Babita, wednesday 24-Jun-26 7 72
miss_winter14
feeling for grooms and best men; written my ruby wedding speech :/
miss_winter14, 10 February, 2015 at 14:25

So i now know how grooms and best men and fobs etc feel. i've written my speech for my parents ruby wedding and i'm convinced it's poo. so i need opinions. please? here it is for you to pick apart for...

myassignmenthelprevi, wednesday 24-Jun-26 10 2,119
Dani
Hitched Rewards: Our 5th edition winner is... 🥁
Dani, 12 December, 2024 at 15:52

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS KATIE!! 🎉 Winning £3,000 in the 5th edition of Hitched Rewards, here’s what she shared: "I was at work when I received the call from Hitched to let me know that we were the lucky...

Steelheart, wednesday 24-Jun-26 2 89
*Pugsley*
Girls night in/hen night ideas please
*Pugsley*, 18 June, 2013 at 19:43

Hiya, A friend and I are planning a mini hen night in for our friend. There will be 5 girls present. It'll be the night before we go on her proper hen weekend but we thought we'd plan something...

Ronald, wednesday 24-Jun-26 7 1,032

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