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I want to purchase a Wedding Planner book... Help!
HappyPinkCakes669, 30 September, 2016 at 14:41

Hi everyone, I'm getting married next year and I am just beginning the planning process.... I have no idea where to start! My best friend suggested to get a wedding planner organiser thingy which will...

Ella, thursday 14-Nov-24 10 2,717
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...

Ella, thursday 14-Nov-24 1 33
Helen
Notice of marriage
Helen, 25 October, 2024 at 16:26

I have given notice today. Do they do any checks to see if previously married. I gave my documents, marriage certificate and death certificate. But do they check up on previous marriages. Thanks

Ella, thursday 14-Nov-24 10 400 1
Autumnroseee
Health and Beauty plan
Autumnroseee, 10 April, 2012 at 17:05

I was reading a Wedding magazine check list of what you need to do before your wedding... a few months before it said to start your health and beauty plan... I was just wondering, what health and...

Ella, thursday 14-Nov-24 9 934
Dani
What bridesmaid flowers would you pick for your bestie? 💐
Dani, 14 November, 2024 at 14:50

Hey! Looking for some floral inspo? 🌸 Check out this video for all these dreamy options 👇 Don't forget the Hitched Marketplace is blooming with floral pros! You’re sure to find the perfect match for...

Dried Flowers

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Baby's Breath

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Clashing Colours

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Bright Colours

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Flower Baskets

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Yasmin
Rules on ceremony music?
Yasmin, 17 September, 2024 at 09:23

I'm an alt bride and music is really important to me, so I'm struggling a bit to curate a list of songs to present to our registrar for suitability checks. Can anyone advise on how strict they are...

George, wednesday 13-Nov-24 2 45
Lui
Photographers and seating plan
Lui, 14 May, 2015 at 10:14

So I’m a little bit confused... I’m trying to figure out the seating plan and trying to work out if the Photographer comes on the seating plan and is also counted as part of our guests? So our...

George, wednesday 13-Nov-24 15 3,052
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Photography invoice
Silly Sausage, 22 July, 2008 at 13:41

can anyone help? our photographer has asked us to pay the full invoice before the wedding- is this normal?

George, wednesday 13-Nov-24 7 3,393
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Photographer has lost our wedding pictures, photographer advice appreciated on options
Countdown, 10 January, 2015 at 22:25

Hi, Just looking for some advice please, I know there are some professional photographers on this site and was hoping for some opinions from them or anyone who has experienced similar. Sadly, our...

George, wednesday 13-Nov-24 21 6,871
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Is anyone NOT having a disco or band?
annie2000, 28 November, 2011 at 18:04

We are thinking that a disco or band with just 30 guests will be a bit much, trying to find ideas of alternative evening entertainment alongside background music. Has anyone else not had disco or...

Nazariy, wednesday 13-Nov-24 4 1,206
Dani
What trend are you’re most excited to see in 2025?
Dani, 8 November, 2024 at 13:39

Here are our top 5 from the 10 wedding trends set to take over in 2025! Want to see what else made the list? Check out our official 2025 Wedding Trends Report here 👇 Vote for your fave or drop a...

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Wedding Insurance?
Catherine, 25 October, 2024 at 08:25

Who do people have their wedding insurance with?

Vicki, friday 8-Nov-24 2 31
itgirlno1
Hen night games - non-rude (ish!)
itgirlno1, 12 November, 2010 at 16:11

Hello! I've not been on here since before I got married, so firstly apologies for being a part timer... it's my friend's hen night tonight and I've just been told we're supposed to bring games for the...

IrvinBurger, friday 8-Nov-24 5 5,205
Dani
Tune in for the hottest 2025 Wedding Trends! 🎬
Dani, 8 November, 2024 at 12:46

From chic mini dresses to heart-shaped cakes! See what trends are set to take over 2025 with our Editor Zoë and Assistant Editor Maisie 👇 ***Subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with all the...

Dani, friday 8-Nov-24 39
kharv
OMs - what are your wedding regrets?
kharv, 1 February, 2013 at 11:36

This isn't meant to be a maudlin post - I thought it might help some brides to be to see what us OMs wish they'd done a bit differently. Mine would be that I wish I'd provided a flip flop basket. I...

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Amy
Has anyone used Glamlora?
Amy, 26 August, 2024 at 16:47

Has anyone used glamlora? I am getting married on the 20th of next month. I saw a wedding dress on glamlora that I really like, but I don't often order a wedding dress online. This wedding dress is...

James, friday 8-Nov-24 19 1,252 1
Dani
Would you get married on Christmas Day?
Dani, 30 October, 2024 at 11:50

Hey, wedding planning elves! With Christmas around the corner, would you say ‘I do’ while Santa’s on his way? 🎅 Let me know in the comments why you voted a hard no or an easy yes! Next poll: Click to...

No - Festive fun only! 🎉

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Yes - So magical! 🎄

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Dani
Would you attend a Christmas Day wedding?
Dani, 30 October, 2024 at 11:50

Hey, festive enthusiasts (or grinches!) How about being a guest at a wedding on Christmas Day? Love and festivities in one package! ❄ Let me know in the comments why you voted yes or no! Missed our...

Yes - Sounds fun! 🎅

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Casino table vs photo booth
Lou37, 15 September, 2015 at 21:02

We went to the wedding fair in Sunday and saw casino tables we both thought it was a great idea and never been to a wedding with them before. We decided to opt for two tables, our hotel was at the...

Andriy, thursday 7-Nov-24 6 913
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40-50 guests & a budget of £5k in London. Is this possible?
Figen, 23 October, 2024 at 20:49

As the title says. Been engaged for 15 months and we don’t want to delay it any longer. However, our budget is very slim at around £5k and that’s pushing it. I’m feeling quite overwhelmed. The civil...

Figen, thursday 7-Nov-24 2 72 1
Katrina
What suppliers am i missing? Any thoughts?
Katrina, 5 March, 2024 at 21:34

We are getting married Feb 2025 we have our wedding photographer/videographer, make up artist and hairdresser. As well as caterers & venue of course booked. We also have our entertainment booked...

Jennifer, tuesday 5-Nov-24 6 127
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Venue Decor
Rohini, 29 March, 2024 at 08:22

Hello, I’m having a Hindu wedding ceremony and with that comes a lot of extra decor e.g. mandap etc. I’ve had a couple of quotes for decor and they’re around 15-17k. Does anyone have any experience...

Jennifer, tuesday 5-Nov-24 25
Emma
What do i do now?
Emma, 2 April, 2024 at 15:39

I’m a May 2026 bride, I have booked the venue… what do I do now? I’m not sure if I can book a registrar or celebrant yet? What time scale can I do the legal stuff? Help

Jennifer, tuesday 5-Nov-24 12 482 1
Emily
Wedding Guest book/other ideas
Emily, 16 April, 2024 at 21:29

Looking for cool wedding guest book ideas

Jennifer, tuesday 5-Nov-24 5 227
Victoria
Interesting reception entertainment?
Victoria, 24 April, 2024 at 03:47

We are having an indoor/outdoor reception and I need some inspo for reception entertainment. We already have a digital Photo Booth and dancing set up. I’m waiting on rates for a silhouette artist, as...

Jennifer, tuesday 5-Nov-24 7 380
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Flowers!
Kirsty, 4 July, 2024 at 16:48

Hi! In the midst of planning my May 2025 wedding and my god flowers are expensive! I completely get why but is there way to keep costs down?? We’re getting married in the church on site so need...

Jennifer, tuesday 5-Nov-24 4 165
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Band of Dj?!
Sammy, 7 August, 2024 at 09:20

Hi all, I am getting married next March and we are currently deciding whether to get a band or DJ. Originally we were thinking DJ but we really want to put more money into the entertainment on the day...

Jennifer, tuesday 5-Nov-24 1 44
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Ibiza Styles Wedding in The uk
Casey, 3 September, 2024 at 15:30

Hi everyone me and my finance are getting married in Cheshire in 2026 and would love to incorporate Ibiza into our wedding as this is where we met. Currently we are looking at getting a saxophone...

Jennifer, tuesday 5-Nov-24 10
Nicole
Planning Woes!
Nicole, 5 September, 2024 at 22:27

Can people tell me their experiences please with venues and without paying for additional packages what sort of planning support they have had? We are not dry hire, our venue cost is over 9k for 30...

Jennifer, tuesday 5-Nov-24 28
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Do i need a wedding planner?
Ceri, 8 September, 2024 at 09:05

I am getting married June 2025, I have already picked a venue, have a dress and I have an idea of the colour scheme as well as being in contact with a few photographers. Do I realistically need a...

Jennifer, tuesday 5-Nov-24 2 57
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Wedding host and entertainment throughout the whole wedding
Leanna, 25 October, 2024 at 11:19

Hey guys 👋 I am getting married in may 2026 and was wondering if all your thoughts and doings throughout! I am starting to look and research entertainment. I have a fair budget for entertainment but...

Jennifer, tuesday 5-Nov-24 3 43
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Filming your own wedding - anyone used Filmed On Phones?
Sophie, 3 November, 2024 at 13:52

Hello! My partner and I have been looking at videographers but we're not sure we want to pay so much for such a fancy video. We really just want the main parts of our day captured on video so we were...

Alison, monday 4-Nov-24 1 16

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