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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...

Crackerbarrel, 18 hours ago 43 537 2
SaSaSi
Teeth whitening - does herbal tea stain your teeth?
SaSaSi, 6 June, 2011 at 15:12

Hi Hitchers, Im gettin my teeth lazer whitened on wednesday night & going to hygenist tomorrow so they are clean in preparation.... I know Im not to drink tea or coffee for 48 hrs after but does...

Julia, yesterday at 21:33 10 17,364
Mrs-S-to-b
Hen party situation - please help!
Mrs-S-to-b, 3 June, 2010 at 09:03

Hello Girls! Just wondered if the girls in the know would be abel to help me out with my best friends hen do! Its her hen night tomorrow night and as her cheif bridesmaid I was left in charge of...

Willium, yesterday at 21:24 11 3,954
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Games to play at a Hen Party Weekend??
BrogstarBride, 22 February, 2013 at 12:55

We are going to a Spa for the weekend and I want to play some fun games in the evening and ideas? x

George, yesterday at 21:14 181 8,985
RomanticIvoryCakes31498
Horse trailer conversion
RomanticIvoryCakes31498, 9 July, 2025 at 18:04

Im planning on starting a horse trailer conversion, but want to stay away from the traditional ones so my question is: What would you like to hire? Everything seems to be made for adults so one idea...

Alberta, yesterday at 17:39 2 31
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Relaxed outdoor venue
Hannah, 26 September, 2025 at 14:22

Me & my partner are looking for a really relaxed venue , ideally mostly outside but with indoor place for the evening. We don’t want it to be formal , just a really relaxed chilled venue. We would...

Fahad, yesterday at 17:25 58 341
Bronwyn
2026 Bride, no idea when/where to start with planning
Bronwyn, 24 September, 2023 at 17:01

Hi Ladies, I'm getting married in May 2026 in Spain. My FH if Spanish so we want to merge both my English culture and his Spanish culture. I have already told the family and friends that I want to...

Neha, yesterday at 14:54 13 1,073
Daisy Bell
Handbag for wedding for all necessities and spare pair of shoes
Daisy Bell, 17 March, 2015 at 11:00

We are not going to stay in a room at our venue but most likely at a hotel in a neighbouring town 4 miles away so I will need a handbag of sorts for some stuff for myself and also my OH, such as spare...

Tannu, yesterday at 14:15 6 1,694
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Post ceremony drink
Purpleshoes13, 17 January, 2017 at 18:19

Hello, I'm struggling to decide on what to serve for our post ceremony drinks. We want to have a local beer as one option and a non alcoholic fizzy drink as another, but unsure what to have for our...

Chanchal, yesterday at 13:44 2 556
mooshy
Those with Manchester United supporting grooms
mooshy, 3 December, 2013 at 17:37

So I sent off my request to Manchester United last week for a letter of congrats to give my OH for the wedding. I was expecting a generic letter with maybe a photocopied signature or something. I just...

Katrin, yesterday at 13:29 7 4,365
SingleNoMore
Colouring water in vases - how?
SingleNoMore, 23 January, 2013 at 14:11

After going to a black tie "do" for work last night the table centre pieces had coloured water in the vases and I quite liked it. Our centrepieces are artificial flowers in vases so it doesn't matter...

Rice, yesterday at 12:42 49 8,470
Rahnak
Exciting tv Series Could Help With Your Wedding - uk
Rahnak, 13 July, 2023 at 11:58

Our Show Could Help You

Alex, yesterday at 12:16 4 75 1
Maldives2013
Time on wedding invitation
Maldives2013, 25 April, 2013 at 09:49

Hello, I apologise, I am pretty sure this would have been asked before but i can;t find a post on it. I am currently having our invitations mocked up and the lady asked for what time to put on the...

Harry, yesterday at 11:51 31 27,237
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Reception only
Molly, 30 January, 2026 at 17:56

Does anyone know of any reception only venues in the West Midlands. We want a small registry ceremony and then a big party. We love rustic vibes

Vikram, yesterday at 11:45 7 74
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TV show - Battle of the Brides
, 10 May, 2012 at 22:40

A new show is being advertised on Sky called Battle of the Brides, the blurb for it is that it will be two brides, same dress (even though the ones shown evidently are wearing different dresses) same...

Gimy, yesterday at 11:14 43 5,341
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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...

Linacit, yesterday at 11:06 86 1,005 1
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Wedding photo app, for guests to upload their pictures too.
Tanya, 4 October, 2024 at 15:20

Hey everyone! I was thinking about using a photo app for my wedding so that guests can upload pictures taken at the event. I'd prefer to keep the photos private among those who attended. If anyone is...

Webster, yesterday at 08:48 126 1,205
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!

Jackson, yesterday at 08:39 11 138
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Writing to the Church!
Spandangley, 3 February, 2009 at 10:01

Hi everyone! I'm new here and already need help!! We have to write a letter to the Church basically asking them if we can get married there and I have no idea what to say really. It's not within our...

myassignmenthelprevi, yesterday at 08:32 16 24,126
Dani
Questions you need to ask your wedding videographer...👀
Dani, 20 August, 2025 at 16:45

Here's some of the top must-know questions to ask your Videographer 👇 Feeling inspired to book your Videographer? Take a peek at your local pros here! *** Don't miss your chance to WIN £3,000! 👇 ...

Aryan, yesterday at 07:51 33 232 1
Megan
Content Creator Somerset or Videographer looking to expand portfolio
Megan, 23 November, 2025 at 21:23

Hi I am looking for a content creator who ideally does the vintage VHS film style content in Somerset area for a June 2026 wedding or an early stage videographer who is looking to build up portfolio.

Sirtaj, yesterday at 07:50 39 600
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Venue Suggestions - City of London
Josephine, 6 September, 2025 at 14:36

We would like to get married on 22/08/26 and are looking for a ceremony space only for up to 70 people. I'm struggling to find venue's in the City of London that will accommodate the ceremony only....

Veer, thursday 4-Jun-26 74 767
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Honesty Bar
Vix7913, 17 May, 2013 at 10:12

Has anyone else had, or been to a wedding with an honesty bar? Does an honesty bar work or do people just end up taking advantage? We got some quotes for someone to come in and provide a bar for us,...

Carson, thursday 4-Jun-26 40 15,362
Dani
Your top tip for a happy relationship?
Dani, 14 February, 2025 at 11:34

Last (& most important) question about your love story... What do you think is the real secret to a happy relationship / marriage? Vote and tell us why in the comments! *** We hope you enjoyed...

Trust

25%

15 votes

Respect

12%

7 votes

Communication

38%

23 votes

Love

5%

3 votes

Intimacy

2%

1 vote

Patience

7%

4 votes

More 👇

11%

7 votes

Why did you choose ""?

Last vote thursday 4-Jun-26 18 120
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...

Florida!, thursday 4-Jun-26 8 4,977
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Not too riske hen party game ideas
Sparkly, 25 February, 2010 at 20:46

Hi all! Not a regular hitcher here - am usually found on Babytalk. It's my sister's hen party this weekend and as chief BM I guess I am responsible for the event. I was looking for some not too riske...

Clibrestock, thursday 4-Jun-26 82 33,876
Pookie8911
Wed2B
Pookie8911, 11 June, 2016 at 21:17

Hi! Has anyone bought their dress from Wed2B? I've only tried on 'designer' dresses so far, and wanted to try on something less expensive just before I make the definite decision about spending a...

Kavya, thursday 4-Jun-26 65 17,354
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Harpist - Suffolk
robertson2b, 20 September, 2010 at 13:54

Hi All I am looking to book a harpist for my wedding next year but have so far have found them all to be booked up. I don't suppose anyone has any recommendations for the Suffolk area? Thank you ...

Mohsin, thursday 4-Jun-26 12 1,681
Alice
Hitched Wedding Website - How to personalise?!
Alice, 23 May, 2025 at 13:41

We've just started to create a wedding website using Hitched. The preset pages are quite easy to handle, but I wanted to know if anyone knew how to add additional pages that aren't based on the...

Kim, thursday 4-Jun-26 17 505
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 4-Jun-26 11 4,530
smilesjp
Best Foundation?
smilesjp, 9 July, 2014 at 17:02

I have pretty sensitive skin, so during the day i just use a simple mineral foundation. The only issue is it doesn't last all day, and I'm after a foundation that will require as little touch up as...

Billy, thursday 4-Jun-26 42 2,890
Anna
Go Pro for Live stream?
Anna, 17 July, 2023 at 06:48

Hi all We are getting married in December and have many family/friends who can’t make it. We’d love to ‘live stream’ elements of our wedding. My initial thought was using a Go Pro - has anyone had any...

Leonor, thursday 4-Jun-26 32 264

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