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Giving Notice of Marriage ... interview?
LisBee, 28 October, 2012 at 22:34

Hi we have our appointment for giving notice of marriage tomorrow. Has anyone done this in Alnwick? Also are we interviewd separately and what do they ask? Thanks!

Charles, saturday 28-Mar-26 10 7,751
Hannah
What Is The Role of Your Mum at Your Wedding?
Hannah, 16 March, 2022 at 15:05

Hey everyone! It's Hannah- the Community Manager from Hitched.co.uk. We are wanting to hear from you all about the role of your Mum at your Wedding! Some of our questions include: - What involvement...

Leoparker, friday 27-Mar-26 7 375
Dani
Venues that are out of this world! πŸš€πŸŒ
Dani, 1 April, 2025 at 11:39

Just kidding πŸ˜‰ It's the first of the month, after all... We aren't quite ready for weddings on the Moon! But while you're here, why not check out these venues that are truly out-of-this-world? 🌍

Kafleen, friday 27-Mar-26 1 17
DarkMoomin
Ceremony Seating?
DarkMoomin, 25 March, 2012 at 20:32

Hi All, Not sure if this is a bit of a random problem or not! We have decided we want to reserve seats for specific people in the front few rows of the ceremony. In part this is because we were at a...

Golondon, friday 27-Mar-26 5 3,748
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Camper-van cardboard cutout
Much_ado_about_weddings, 5 August, 2016 at 18:41

This is a bit of a random one... But you never know! So, my fiancΓ© and I are getting married by a beach in Wales and we both love the idea of having a camper-van photo booth. However we don't want to...

Unknown, friday 27-Mar-26 8 3,088
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...

Asher, friday 27-Mar-26 11 4,412
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Wedding dress sleeves or cape
Natalie, 20 April, 2025 at 22:27

I really need some help, I have my dress which I love but it's strapless and I want to add a detachable sleeve or cape to hide my arms a little. Any ideas of what would work?

Jan, friday 27-Mar-26 16 148
ChaosPixie
Reception activity pack for teenagers
ChaosPixie, 7 August, 2016 at 02:14

Hi all, I'm sure this will have been asked before but I had a look and couldn't see anything on the forums. I have a kids table at our reception and want to put little goodie bags/activity bags on it...

Juli, thursday 26-Mar-26 9 15,443
soon2bmrsRB
no seating plan???
soon2bmrsRB, 26 January, 2013 at 16:32

Im thinking of not having a seating plan as we want a more laid back wedding but i was wondering if anyone else has done this and did it work or not??

Jennifer, thursday 26-Mar-26 16 14,138
vikki-04/07/09
how to fasten order of service together
vikki-04/07/09, 16 June, 2009 at 23:06

Hi all i have made a card outer and paper inner for my order of service and need a way to bind them together. Tried ribbon but i carnt get the ribbon to sit stright so does anyone have any suggestions...

Voocccie, thursday 26-Mar-26 3 2,204
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Wedding Suits
James_12345, 22 January, 2016 at 10:27

First of all, wow, this mens thread is pretty empty! (come on guys! its our wedding day too!) now to the topic at hand, I am choosing my wedding suits, much like the bride gets to choose hers. I...

Aqsa, thursday 26-Mar-26 12 2,271
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sound limiter at wedding venue
SunnyOrangeStationery604, 4 August, 2016 at 15:07

Hello. Wonder if anyone has any thoughts about this. Have booked a venue and was about to book a DJ when he asked about sound limits. Turns out there is a sound limiter which cuts out if you go above...

Unknown, thursday 26-Mar-26 6 1,430
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Wedding gift lists - pros and cons
lucyjo, 21 July, 2016 at 13:56

This has probably been posted many times in the past, but I thought I'd resurrect the question! OH and I hadn't planned on having a gift list, but we have thought of a few things we might like, so...

Unknown, thursday 26-Mar-26 6 1,138
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Council Ceremony Fees
Katie, 15 September, 2024 at 18:13

I was just wondering if anyone could please help. My partner and I are trying to work out the fees our Council changes to get married but I'm finding it a bit confusing. We are leaning towards church...

Fima, wednesday 25-Mar-26 3 83
emjjarvy
Alternative to canapes??
emjjarvy, 15 April, 2014 at 11:41

Hello! Some advice / ideas please!! We are heading to our venue this weekend (in SW France) and have a menu/wine tasting booked amongst other things! CANNOT WAIT!!!! Will likely do a mega flash when...

Fima, wednesday 25-Mar-26 9 1,661
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Witnesses for 9th June 2023 Wedding, Morden London
Helen, 28 April, 2023 at 09:58

Hey folks πŸ‘‹πŸ½ My fiancΓ© and I are getting married in Morden, Friday 9th June at 2:45pm and are looking for two witnesses. Happy to pay πŸ˜ƒ If you are local and free, or know anyone who would be...

New, wednesday 25-Mar-26 18 217 1
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Ideas needed, how to utilise spare room at venue
Princess Bride 2013, 5 January, 2014 at 10:27

Hi, I was hoping for some inspiration. I have exclusive use of my reception venue and have a spare room just off the balcony on the second floor. I would like to utilise this in some way, its a good...

, wednesday 25-Mar-26 13 3,485
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Bridesmaid Speech HELP!! * Any Spice Girls Fans Look Here!!*
emmalou1212, 22 July, 2015 at 15:11

Hi my sister was always a huge spice girls fan. i am doing a speech on her wedding day and really wanted to incorporate spice girls songs/lyrics into a speech. eg 'we're looking forward to you both...

Jolden, wednesday 25-Mar-26 5 6,249
The Sock Chicken
Photo challenge list
The Sock Chicken, 14 September, 2008 at 19:37

Does anyone please have this so I can print it off to go in my file. I want to give it to the children at the reception to keep them entertained.

Soniya, wednesday 25-Mar-26 7 713
COCOCHIQUITA1984
Help! What fruit goes in Pimms?
COCOCHIQUITA1984, 9 September, 2010 at 15:19

We're on our final countdown now and need to figure out what bits we still need to do! On my list I have " fruit for Pimms" which is our welcome drink, but now I come to think of it I have no idea...

Alia, wednesday 25-Mar-26 6 51,652
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Putting money behind the bar
helensweeney, 21 August, 2014 at 21:13

I need a bit of advice about how to tell guests that there is money behind the bar and that it's limited to drinks that aren't cocktails or doubles etc. We aren't serving wine with the meal during the...

Willium, wednesday 25-Mar-26 11 2,995
EAC13
What are your day/evening numbers? What's classed as a small/big wedding?
EAC13, 9 January, 2013 at 20:09

Hi, We're having approximately 70-80 day guests and about 30-40 extra evening guests. I keep saying to people we're having quite a small wedding because I'm used to going to weddings with around...

Voocccie, tuesday 24-Mar-26 25 7,637
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Marquee on family land? Help!
Loulou1986, 11 June, 2013 at 21:10

Just wrote a whole message and it got deleted! Argh! First post so hello everyone! We just got engaged last friday and I have been looking a venues. I am not too into hotel type but more barn,...

Constance, tuesday 24-Mar-26 21 3,542
Tasha
Candle holders & bud vases
Tasha, 7 October, 2024 at 20:39

Best places to get candle holders and bud vases in bulk cheap and cheerful? Tried looking on Facebook marketplace & eBay but not as much luck as I thought Anyone had luck in charity shops?

Mr Simon, tuesday 24-Mar-26 2 37
Dani
Bold, colourful flowers are the vibe for 2025! 🌺
Dani, 6 November, 2024 at 14:38

Hey, Are you all about the bold blooms, or are you taking your wedding style in a different direction? Check out this colourful wedding vibe πŸ‘‡ Subscribe to our Youtube channel to keep up with all the...

Kavya, tuesday 24-Mar-26 6 430
bliss_balloons
Garden games
bliss_balloons , 21 May, 2015 at 09:45

I can't find anywhere decent to hire them so I've been buying a few but trying to get one's that aren't too expensive and people will actually want to use. Those of you who are are having them what...

Tommy, tuesday 24-Mar-26 63 1,786
Houdini
Thank you card wording help please!
Houdini, 4 August, 2010 at 12:08

Right, I'm trying to write my flower girl thank you cards but my nieces are only aged 7, 5, 3 and 2 so I obvioucly don't want anything too in depth! I also don't just want the same message in all 4......

Sam, saturday 21-Mar-26 8 14,257
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Timing Help please!
Snowflake92, 4 February, 2015 at 10:07

Hi all, So I get married 16th May 2015 (it's coming around so fast! ?) Anyway I'm sending the invites out this month and have no clue about timings and what time to put on the invites . We're getting...

Gared, friday 20-Mar-26 8 2,180
belindacoles
Venue deposits.
belindacoles, 17 November, 2009 at 16:54

Just wondering how much people deposit people had to pay to confirm their venue and what type of venue it was? Im looking at a barn and they require Β£2500 deposit, in 14 days... which is going to be...

Voocccie, friday 20-Mar-26 17 3,517
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Suppliers guilt
Estina, 18 May, 2023 at 20:53

Has anyone else felt what I'm calling suppliers guilt. We verbally agreed to work with a lovely lady for our invitations and I contacted her last year October. All the quotes have come though but it...

Soniya, friday 20-Mar-26 5 298
Kelly
Newbie & Help
Kelly, 8 January, 2026 at 17:49

Hello all, Firstly congratulations to you all πŸ₯‚πŸΎπŸ’πŸŽ© I am new to the app and just starting planning our wedding, my partner proposed Boxing Day and hopefully we'd like to get married within the year. We...

Rakhi, friday 20-Mar-26 3 32
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Tensions around parents financial contributions to wedding
kezza3000, 30 August, 2011 at 16:22

Just wanted some opinions please, apologies that this is really long and a bit of a rant! I have known for a long time that my parents had a wedding fund that they had been saving for a number of...

Willium, friday 20-Mar-26 47 8,913

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