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My OH mentioned the other day that he is considering having his stag do the weekend before the wedding and asked if I would mind. Assuming they don't shave his head or anything I'm perfectly fine with...
Hi everyone, I am pricing up chair cover & hessian bows at the minute and they are working out more than I thought they would! What are peoples views on having chair covers? do you think you need...
Does any one no how to just select people for evening reception without having them under the ceremony to for the wedding website. Thank you
Hi, My dress is gorgeous, but it does have a very long train. Now, thinking about the practicalities of the day, I think it is too long. I am getting married in a church but then a reception in a barn...
I'm getting married in 2021 and have been looking briefly at seating plans for our guests. We're allowing kids at the wedding because so many of my close family have young kids (my dad and step mum...
Looking for ideas instead traditional wedding cakes - my fiancé likes idea of a donut tree I’m not sure, thought individual cakes maybe. Anyone had anything quite different?
By gothic I mean the period not like 'goth', if that makes sense? I'm looking for a venue (anywhere in the UK), that has super pretty gothic architecture and will fit (and ideally house) 60 guests....
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...
Hi all, I am starting to think about our honeymoon so that we know what kind of funds we need to leave in the pot! I want pure luxury and to go somewhere that you don't get to go to every day. And...
Hi, I am looking for ideas for an elegant centre piece, we are having a small vow renweal so want something I can use for the ceremony and the breakfast. Xx
Hi all, does anybody know of a good template on the web for a catholic wedding order of service please? We're having the full mass. I think it's a long time since a lot of the guests will have been to...
Hi, I just wondered if anyone has got married/is planning to get married in a Registry Office? What are your experiences like? Thank you
Hi, So I have chosen a beautiful venue but its about a 45min drive away from where most people will be travelling from...I want to make sure that my guests attend and can have a drink and stay till...
Getting married on 1 August 2026 and struggling to find a bridal hair and makeup stylist that is available! Please help!
When adding guests I have included if they are ceremony and evening or just evening. Now I am sorting out the website how do I ensure evening guests only see the evening information? I have tried to...
I've just read some posts and people keep mentioning that wedding dresses aren't the same sizing as the high street (one person normally being size 20 was size 28 in her dress) I'm getting slightly...
Seems to be alot on here about flowers today! I can't decide what I want re flowers/bouquet. I do have a couple of chats booked with local florists this weekend tho. Hoping they can come up with some...
Booked venue on Sunday. Phoned the registry pffice today to book registrar to come out to the venue. I was told that as its a Sunday wedding there is only one registrar available and our time of...
Hi there, we are in the very early stages of planning our wedding and are set on it being in my fiancé’s local church. After that I was really keen on a restaurant for 70 day guests which is a 14...
Hi all. I need to sort out the wording for our invites soon. We don’t want our day shared on social media before we get the chance too as we are not able to have everyone we would have liked. Does...
Where did you guys get your bridal hair pieces from? I am after a dainty clip with a few diamantés and pearls to go at the top of my loose bun. The bridal shop ones are about £90 though! I had a quick...
I need help! I'm not sure whether I should keep people who know each other together or whether to mix it up a bit. My mum has suggested mixing it up, mainly becuase it'll get people mingling with...
Hi everyone, We have recently booked our venue for July 2026 I'm struggling to find wedding insurance because of the length of time until the wedding. Has anyone found insurance that covers over 2...
I know when I booked my wedding some family members said things like "oooh July, at least the weather should be nice" but the weather has never really crossed my mind as being an issue. If it rains we...
MY oldest son (22) will walk me down the aisle and 'give me away', my other son (almost 18) will give a speech (the traidiotnal father of brie speech) and i will travel to the church with both my sons...
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...
Hi, I'm super new to Hitched and I'm looking for any tips and advice on Scottish Wedding Venues. We've been engaged since September 2022 but unfortunately our wedding planning had to take a backseat...
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...
Hi all, I'm a brand new Bride-to-Be, just got engaged at the weekend! I have no idea of dates or budgets or anything yet, but I'm such an intrinsic organiser that I can't help but start to plan... My...
Hi all.. Getting frustrated with a few suppliers who just will not respond to me! One is a videographer and one a magician. Seen them both at a wedding fayre and really want to arrange a booking with...
Hi girls, my hubby to be is adament that we can use Spotify at our wedding instead of a DJ. Myself, well Im undecided. I think that a DJ is a focal point and that a DJ ultimately encourages people to...