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worried sister might try to upstage me
Vintage84, 25 April, 2012 at 23:11

So my sister is about 18 months older than me & is married. She had a lovely (albeit slightly flashy) wedding a year ago so she's had her big day. Since she's found out she's my MOH she's said...

Kgfeedback, thursday 23-Jul-26 23 3,240
Charlotte
Panic setting in
Charlotte, 10 April, 2024 at 21:42

Hey guys! I'm an Aug 2025 bride and other than the venue, I've not booked anything else. I'm feeling a bit stressed- can anyone tell me the things I need to get sorted now? Also any bridal shops in...

Priyanka, thursday 23-Jul-26 6 95
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Timeline
Charlotte, 25 July, 2025 at 21:39

I'm struggling with our timeline, we are having quite a casual day as the legal ceremony will have already happened. So far I've got this below. Any advice on when you'd do the cake cutting and do...

Bassm, thursday 23-Jul-26 15 135
Rebecca
Food at the reception
Rebecca, 3 December, 2025 at 09:58

Hi all, We are looking to do things a bit differently and get food trucks instead of a sit down meal. We were looking at getting just one food truck (A pizza van) which can serve 130 pizzas (which is...

Yasir, thursday 23-Jul-26 50 601 2
SunnyPurpleHair275
Reception timings
SunnyPurpleHair275, 9 May, 2025 at 01:04

Hi everyone, I'm really struggling to visualise how our day will flow! We are getting married in a registry office around a 20-30 minute drive from our reception venue at 1.30pm. It's a garden party...

Picsart, wednesday 22-Jul-26 42 1,114 5
naomiowen
chocolate for moulds?
naomiowen, 16 January, 2010 at 14:35

Does anyone know what type of chocolate i should be using? ive tried a couple but they keep melting after being fully set in moulds? any help would be great, im pulling my hair out trying to make...

Sheh, wednesday 22-Jul-26 9 13,789
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Furniture Hire - High Chairs for Children
Anne!, 13 November, 2010 at 21:38

At our venue we have to hire in all the tables/chairs etc, and so thinking about it we will need to get/hire high chairs for the children (aprox 5-8), All the suppliers we have contacted (Marquee...

Sheh, wednesday 22-Jul-26 11 4,330
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Kids table?
jesikab4u, 22 November, 2014 at 23:34

I don't have children myself yet, but we are having around 17 ish children ranging from 4 months to 12. Would a kids table be a good? With having the young ones with their parents probably having 4-7...

Sheh, wednesday 22-Jul-26 20 2,860
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Small wedding
Jessica, 13 February, 2025 at 16:05

Hello, so I’ve never posted on here but I’ve been feeling something is missing and I’m not sure what. Background, I am getting married in 4 months and most things are organised, we are having a very...

Salman, wednesday 22-Jul-26 12 83
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Worrying about divorce - odd title for wedding planning!
Annaangel, 9 March, 2016 at 14:48

Hi, My partner proposed last November and we have planned our wedding for this November. The issue is that he is still married, I know that sounds terrible but they have been legally separated for...

Jamereeds, wednesday 22-Jul-26 27 2,875
Maryam
Wedding Fair at the Hilton in Paddington?
Maryam, 18 August, 2025 at 18:42

Hi everyone, I am getting married in June 2026 and, as exciting as it is, I sometimes find the planning a little overwhelming. So far, I have booked the date and the ceremony, but I still need to...

Nikola, wednesday 22-Jul-26 13 205
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Newborns on the table plan?
Wife In Training, 6 November, 2014 at 20:23

Hi all, We will have two newborns at our wedding (between 2 and 8 weeks old). Do we need to include them on the table plan? We've got toddlers coming who will be on the table plan as they require...

Abdul, tuesday 21-Jul-26 21 4,819
hazyclaire
How many order of services?
hazyclaire, 16 October, 2012 at 13:16

Hi all Sorry I've not been around for a while, I've really lost my wedding mojo lately don't know what's wrong with me! But with only 4 weeks to go now I really need to get myself moving!! How is...

Fatima, tuesday 21-Jul-26 36 1,635
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Cake and drink reception
HappyBlueDecor849, 13 May, 2017 at 08:59

We are planning a drink and cake reception only. No sit down meal or buffet but wedding cake and maybe a cheese wedding cake too with bubbles, wine, beer and maybe tea and coffee too. We can't afford...

JackTheCool, tuesday 21-Jul-26 8 2,841
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Can you get married anywhere?!
Jd, 7 October, 2023 at 00:41

Hi, Recently engaged and thinking about where we want to marry. I’ve read online about a possible change in law where you can marry outside anywhere? We’d love to get married in my parents garden but...

George, tuesday 21-Jul-26 5 466
Aurora Borealis
A silly question about ceremony seating
Aurora Borealis, 25 May, 2013 at 13:22

I am trying to work out which seats I need to leave free in the ceremony room for the bridesmaids and my Dad. But I'm not sure who needs to sit in the front row. I am having a civil ceremony and there...

Tyler, monday 20-Jul-26 11 30,310
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Photographer - how many hours/pics?
FutureMrsT123, 18 May, 2017 at 08:55

Hi all, My partner and I are getting married next summer and are starting to look around for photographers. We've found one that we love, the style really seems to suit us, so he's definitely our...

John, monday 20-Jul-26 10 1,401
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Who's paying for the wedding?
SunnyGoldHair813, 7 June, 2017 at 09:41

Hi all, Finally writing a post after months of lurking, reading through everyone elses threads! I’m getting married in a month and extremely excited. This forum has helped me loads with questions I’ve...

Willium, sunday 19-Jul-26 37 4,482
Sarah
Wedding insurance
Sarah, 6 October, 2023 at 12:37

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...

Willyeckerslike24, sunday 19-Jul-26 9 275
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Hitched Website
Gina, 5 March, 2025 at 19:05

Hello, we are getting married in Rhodes, Greece next September! I am wanting to set up a website so that people can RSVP via a QR code but I can see that it is UK based so I can’t seem to choose...

Samehadaku, saturday 18-Jul-26 91 1,069 1
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intimate wedding evening entertainment ideas
Mr&MrsJennings, 13 November, 2016 at 00:22

Hi all, We're still in the very early stages of planning and seeking some advice. To keep costs down We've been thinking of holding a small intimate wedding (parents, grandparents, siblings and close...

Rakhi, saturday 18-Jul-26 9 3,246
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Offended my future sister in law already
ymaohyd, 28 February, 2014 at 10:49

Hey ladies I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I found out from my step daughter that my sister in law to be thinks I am mean for not having my OH's nieces as my bridesmaids. I was...

Johnclark, saturday 18-Jul-26 12 3,149
*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...

Alex123, saturday 18-Jul-26 13 25,008
Natalie
What to do the night before the wedding?
Natalie, 7 May, 2025 at 19:55

Hello! Getting married in a little over a year. The venue does not have any accommodation apart from a honeymoon suite the night of the wedding. However we can use their bridal suite from 8:15 to get...

William, saturday 18-Jul-26 105 1,407
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Guest Book Prompts
Vix7913, 19 August, 2013 at 09:44

With only a few weeks to go until the big day I am now trying to sort out some kind of guest book. I have pretty much decided I don't really want the traditional style book as every wedding I have...

Rodney, friday 17-Jul-26 7 1,576 1
Buzzee
Readings related to football!?
Buzzee, 23 August, 2011 at 16:56

Looking into readings and we've picked one of the common-ish ones (On Your Wedding Day, i think its called). This will be ready by our teenage nephew, and am looking for something else to be read by...

Muhammad, friday 17-Jul-26 26 9,513
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Wedding at home
Alexandra, 14 April, 2024 at 12:36

Hello, We are getting married in October. A small reg office ceremony followed by the reception etc in a marquee in our garden. As we’re planning it all ourselves, I’m a little nervous that I’m going...

Aryan, friday 17-Jul-26 10 414 1
Lola-Belle
HELP! MY VENUE IS PLANNING TO START HUGE BUILDING WORKS ! [:(]
Lola-Belle, 8 June, 2011 at 12:33

I cant beleive it!! My dream venue has decided it is going to knock down an unused part of the hotel and build 157 new homes, then extend the back of the hotel! I've paid my deposit, there planning...

Richard, thursday 16-Jul-26 15 1,726 1
shoegal01
Alternative to wedding post box?
shoegal01, 20 September, 2010 at 15:22

I dont really like wedding post box's....what can i have as a alternative, where do you put it? Also when do guests put their cards in box? before the ceremony/after?

Mohsin, thursday 16-Jul-26 16 4,544
Gina
Lighting idea
Gina, 21 December, 2023 at 17:04

Hi all, Iv bought some led lights (the ones you use for bottles) but I’m stuck of what to do with them…. My Center piece is an led rose battery powered light with candles (battery operated) and a bud...

Lorna, thursday 16-Jul-26 5 68
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Menu upload
Frank, 22 December, 2024 at 13:06

Hi Guys does anyone know how to upload a menu so that guests can make their choices in advance. So far I’m stumped! Frank

TroyjMoorez, thursday 16-Jul-26 2 32
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Videographer taken deposit - now no contact!
RomanticBlueCars190, 13 April, 2016 at 11:50

Last June we booked a videographer based on a recommendation (for our wedding in May this year) and asked the vendor for a booking form. This was sent back to us and deposit paid as per normal. We had...

Rodney, wednesday 15-Jul-26 7 1,553

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