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slou90
Is it normal to arrange transport for the grooms parents ?
slou90, 2 March, 2014 at 17:53

So we have a super right budget - I am going venue in a borrowed vintage car with my step dad. My bridesmaids ( well 4 of them ) will be going in a family friends car which is lush with a bow on it....

Locna, tuesday 7-Apr-26 12 1,982
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Making your own confetti
parma violets, 28 July, 2014 at 22:03

I had a go at making my own confetti today and thought I would share my experiences. I used a £2:50 bunch of roses from Asda with 10 heads. I separated these, laid them on grease proof paper and then...

NiraStream7, tuesday 7-Apr-26 26 17,489 2
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Want a small wedding but can’t find the ‘right’ venue or idea!
Danielle, 8 December, 2024 at 16:54

Hi all! Soo I’ve been down the google wedding hole to the point of insanity at least twenty times 😆 Ideally we’re looking to have a small wedding but just can’t decide on what to do - - abroad (either...

NiraStream7, tuesday 7-Apr-26 17 710 2
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Decor and Set up
Ivana, 22 December, 2023 at 08:00

Hi ladies, This is my first ever post but I just needed to know!!! I need your help. I’m on a small budget in terms of decorations, so I was going to have mostly candles with some maybe white bud...

Alaniya, monday 6-Apr-26 22 761 2
Vickydrip
Wording for gifts/money
Vickydrip, 8 December, 2011 at 18:43

HI All I am getting married in July and am currently making our wedding invitations but I am having some trouble with some wording. Like most couples, me and the grom to be have our own house and...

John, monday 6-Apr-26 57 81,354
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Money/Vouchers instead of Gift list
Rosco, 7 June, 2009 at 12:26

Hi, We aren't having a gift list, as we are not kitting out a new home and we wouldn't have anywhere to put things. We have decided to just go for Money/Vouchers, then we can use it on what we like....

John, monday 6-Apr-26 20 10,724
Chelsey
Hen Do Group Chat
Chelsey, 6 February, 2026 at 09:04

We're getting married in May 2027, so ideally I want my Hen Do in the April. Is it too early to put a message out to see who would be available etc? I've message a couple of "Hen Houses" in the UK and...

Fremkguz, monday 6-Apr-26 5 53
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Diy video booth/guestbook
jesikab4u, 18 February, 2015 at 09:18

We've hired a video camera to use for guests to leave us a message. I'm just thinking how to do this. We have a small room where we will be having our photo booth along with the video. But as the...

Fremkguz, monday 6-Apr-26 6 3,885
AdSco702
Celebrant for blessing
AdSco702, 14 January, 2015 at 15:04

Hi all, After posting a question yesterday and getting a nice response and ideas I thought I would ask another So, we are getting married on a Saturday outside in a ruin of an old abbey which is not...

Pulse, monday 6-Apr-26 15 4,633
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Living in Scotland, marrying in England, and very confused!!
cazzabazz, 7 April, 2014 at 10:08

I’m really hoping someone on here is going through the same thing....!! My fiancé and I live in Scotland, but as I’m from Manchester (and my parents still live there), we’re getting married in England...

ElliWhite, monday 6-Apr-26 8 6,981
sydneysays
Lights and candles decor?
sydneysays, 8 December, 2015 at 10:48

So I'm not big into flowers, FI wouldn't want a super girly wedding anyway, therefore our idea was to have candles and fairy lights make up a lot of our decor at the church and reception. This is our...

Happyfamily1122, monday 6-Apr-26 18 2,770
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No idea where to start - Bristol based send help!
Ana-Maria, 1 September, 2025 at 19:21

We've been egaged a few months and have already checked out a few venues. However.. they've all been like £15k not including photograpgher, accomodation, outfits etc etc. Does anyone know of any...

Mevov31150, monday 6-Apr-26 11 106
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Photographs and USB
MrsHadleyToBe2018, 9 March, 2017 at 20:33

Hi, has anyone had a usb stick with all their wedding photos on them that the photographer has taken and been able to print them off themselves or via a website at a later date. if so, have they...

Gared, sunday 5-Apr-26 13 5,942
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How many musicians did you have?
Annabelle, 31 January, 2025 at 13:53

Hi all, I’m trying to work out how many musicians we’d need for our day. We’re having a DJ in the evening (our venue isn’t the best for live bands apparently) but I’d like a live singer or potentially...

Gared, sunday 5-Apr-26 6 111 1
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London park for wedding photos?
stixmcvix, 13 April, 2010 at 18:31

Hi all, I'm getting married in June at Marylebone Town Hall in London, and have hired a Routemaster to transport guests. I was planning on having photos with my guests and an impromptu drinks...

Gared, sunday 5-Apr-26 3 3,674
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Adding menu options after guests have Rsvp’d
Kate, 11 May, 2024 at 19:15

Good evening, I am trying to add a section to request my guests to confirm their choice of main course. Everyone has already accepted their attendance so when I add the menu option to the RSVP section...

Gared, sunday 5-Apr-26 2 518
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Stopping guests uploading pictures of our children
RomanticIvoryFlowers35819, 12 January, 2020 at 22:36

We are not having children at our wedding other than our own daughter and our niece who are three weeks apart and will be 16 month's old when we get married. Our daughter and our niece will be our...

Gared, sunday 5-Apr-26 5 1,636
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Do you think 5 bridesmaids is too many?
MISSMAYFLOWER, 16 January, 2011 at 15:40

Pointless post really but I'm in a dilema over whether to have an extra bridesmaids. I currently have 4 adult bridesmaids but I didn't ask my best friend from school as we have both been busy over the...

Gared, sunday 5-Apr-26 12 11,418
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Eyelash extensions
halechap, 7 January, 2014 at 14:03

Hello, Just having a ponder on eyelash extensions and realise I know nothing about them and that there is many different types to choose from including daily wear to permanent done in a salon ( lots...

Mohsin, sunday 5-Apr-26 51 2,991
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Menu selections on wedding website
Jam, 14 July, 2024 at 09:13

Hi all, I’m setting up the wedding website with the menu options so that guests can make their choices ahead of time (the venue requires a pre-order). Is there anyway to allow guests to choose a...

Adamwilliams, sunday 5-Apr-26 4 325
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Sefton Park Palm House
emdickinson, 4 March, 2013 at 13:45

Hi. Has anyone got married or been to a summer wedding at Sefton Palm House. We absolutely love the venue but are looking at an August wedding and are worried that it could be too hot inside (it's a...

Carson, sunday 5-Apr-26 2 2,341
mandunc14
How to Include a Menu
mandunc14, 30 April, 2013 at 21:00

For our wedding guests have a choice between two starters, three mains, and two desserts. How exactly should I go about including menu choices in the invite? We need to have each persons specific...

Voocccie, saturday 4-Apr-26 12 7,376
Dani
How much do wedding flowers really cost? 💐
Dani, 30 May, 2024 at 11:55

Hey lovely people, Let's dive into the world of wedding flowers! There are a lot of factors that go into your wedding florist quote, so read this article to learn more about why wedding flowers are...

Voocccie, saturday 4-Apr-26 3 340 1
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Pay bar
Daffodil2017, 20 November, 2015 at 11:15

What are people's thoughts on a pay bar at a wedding? Would you begrudge it as a guest? We are on a small budget and planning an informal, intimate DIY wedding but I keep having wobbles about how...

Fin, saturday 4-Apr-26 42 4,808
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Wedding party
Tyler, 22 November, 2025 at 11:37

We are getting married in 2028 at Easton grange but we only have a MOH and best man, is this weird ? Will our photos cone out strange I’m not sure what to think, like we won’t have traditional photos...

Vandana, saturday 4-Apr-26 5 49
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Waiting for RSVP's
future.mrs.c, 6 March, 2014 at 14:46

Hi everyone, How long did it take for people to reply to your invites? We only sent our invites out 4 days ago (haha very impatient) just thought at least someone would of acknowledged them

Mohsin, saturday 4-Apr-26 32 2,503
Louise
Wedding website rsvp
Louise, 10 April, 2024 at 19:26

Hi all, I've using the Hitched wedding website as a way for our guests to RSVP. Does anyone know if you can change the order of service in the RSVP section? Eg, at the moment, it reads :...

Leoparker, friday 3-Apr-26 8 159
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How much time off work are you taking for your wedding/honeymoon?
Laura_Reena, 30 December, 2012 at 22:30

So far I've booked off two days before and two weeks after but am considering booking more, if they'll let me see can have a longer honeymoon and/or spend time with relatives who are flying down/over...

Petter, friday 3-Apr-26 23 6,394
wee-lou
Goody bags for teenagers?????
wee-lou, 17 November, 2010 at 10:18

I have three teenage boys coming to the wedding and im thinking about making some goody bags for them as i feel they are too young for favours, only problem is i have absolutley no idea what to put in...

Natledasted, friday 3-Apr-26 7 4,969
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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...

Anika, friday 3-Apr-26 7 187
Louise
rsvp
Louise, 16 November, 2025 at 23:13

Hi, I'm getting married next October and wondered what the typical time scale on needing RSVPs in for? We only have limited numbers with getting married at the registry office so if someone can't make...

Vraj, friday 3-Apr-26 55 889 1
Lucy
Save the date cards
Lucy, 18 June, 2025 at 08:20

Hi everyone! What is the cheapest way to get saved the date cards printed? Unsure how to go about printing my own.. Thank you!

Irum, friday 3-Apr-26 9 128

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