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sara.jo
Do all venues add on VAT ?
sara.jo, 16 November, 2010 at 17:55

Just wondering if it normal for venues to add on VAT on just the venue hire? Sounds like a daft question, but one venue we looked at said that they do not add on VAT for the venue price as it is not a...

Ronald, tuesday 10-Dec-24 7 13,448
Dani
Sweet tooth calling! What’s your go-to cake flavour? 🍰
Dani, 10 December, 2024 at 11:22

Vote below or suggest flavours in the comments 👇 * * Here’s the icing on the cake: when you reach out to a wedding baker or book through Hitched, you’ll earn entries towards Hitched Rewards - putting...

Strawberries & cream 🍓

19%

3 votes

Carrot cake 🥕

19%

3 votes

Double chocolate 🍫

0%

0 votes

Lemon cake 🍋

44%

7 votes

Salted caramel 🤎

0%

0 votes

Red velvet ❤

13%

2 votes

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Dani, tuesday 10-Dec-24 7
Jay
Has anyone used the Franke A1000 coffee machine?
Jay, 19 November, 2024 at 07:29

Has anyone used the Franke A1000 coffee machine? Thoughts on performance and reliability?

Holder, tuesday 10-Dec-24 30
I-go-by-many-names
*Updated* OMs, how long did you wait for your video?
I-go-by-many-names, 26 September, 2015 at 10:36

In a week's time it will be exactly six months since our wedding and although we have a trailer, we don't have our video from our VOG. The contract says nothing about how long it takes but I remember...

Kile, sunday 8-Dec-24 43 4,162
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Witnesses for quickie reg office marriage
jess999, 26 September, 2013 at 16:21

Hi, we are planning to have an independent celebrant conduct our wedding ceremony but we need to complete the paperwork at the reg office beforehand. Apparently we need to have 2 witnesses to sign...

Kathryn, saturday 7-Dec-24 23 13,905 1
Daisy
Hen Party Group Chat
Daisy, 13 July, 2024 at 19:19

I'm getting married next May and have been asked by my MoH to create a WhatsApp group chat of all the people I'd like to invite to my hen party, then leave the group chat so that she and the...

Alishay, saturday 7-Dec-24 3 489
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Insurance
Ivorywillow, 16 October, 2024 at 16:07

Hi All, I have looked into wedding insurance, is there a company that is better than others or are they all fairly similar? Would anyone recommend any at all? Thanks

Mary, friday 6-Dec-24 3 133 1
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Food menu choices
Natasha, 8 January, 2024 at 09:17

Hi does anyone know if you can add food choices to your website and guest pick from there what they want? X

Jaimee, friday 6-Dec-24 3 149
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Grow Old With Me - Tom Odell, does anyone have the clean version of this song?
Emily, 12 June, 2024 at 15:15

We are really wanting this song for the registration of the marriage however I can't find a clean version anywhere that doesn't have the lyrics "make me come" in the song! If anyone has an edited...

А Харон, friday 6-Dec-24 87
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Food
Kayleigh, 4 December, 2023 at 11:52

I’m getting married and I’ve gone for a two course meal, so we will get a hot dinner and a pudding for after the ceremony . I was going to have a buffet at the night time, but I decided to have a...

Meredith, friday 6-Dec-24 10 510
Dani
Time to celebrate wedding cakes! 🍰
Dani, 6 December, 2024 at 09:42

Hey couples, From classic tiers to modern masterpieces, wedding cakes are the sweet centrepiece that’s worth every bite! 🍓 Fruit-filled sponges or decadent chocolate creations? 🌸 Floral designs or...

Dani, friday 6-Dec-24 9
Allison
Negotiating with Vendors - yes or no?
Allison, 1 November, 2024 at 10:40

Hi everyone, I'm wondering what the norm is when it comes to negotiating with vendors... I've had a few quotes back for various different services, from flowers to make-up and photography. Did...

Aiden, thursday 5-Dec-24 8 224
Marty
House venue
Marty, 6 October, 2024 at 13:47

Hi. Trying to plan a small wedding with 30ish guests. Looking to rent a large house for the reception with a DJ, marquee in the garden and a couple of food trucks, rather than the usual formal sit...

Stacey, thursday 5-Dec-24 41
pinkandteal
No Smoking???
pinkandteal, 17 February, 2014 at 11:48

Hi all, bit controversial I fear, but is there a way I can say 'don't smoke here' without being mean or coming off as too judgemental??? The issue is our venue includes a conservatory and outdoor...

Alishay, thursday 5-Dec-24 8 1,615
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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...

А Харон, wednesday 4-Dec-24 4 1,234
Dani
Hitched Rewards: Our 4th edition winner is... 🥁
Dani, 3 December, 2024 at 15:57

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS ANDREA!! 🎉 Winning £3,000 in the 4th edition of Hitched Rewards, here’s what she shared: "I received the news when I was home caring for our newborn baby girl and we didn't believe...

Dani, tuesday 3-Dec-24 22
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Twilight weddings
HappyBlueBridesmaid4886, 5 November, 2024 at 13:44

Hi, can anyone reccomend anywhere for a twilight wedding please? Struggling to find many places that do them. Thanks so much in advance

Stacey, tuesday 3-Dec-24 2 68
Aishling
Rvsps/menu options
Aishling, 2 December, 2024 at 15:29

Has anyone been able to add menu options to the hitched wedding website RVSPs?

Aishling, monday 2-Dec-24 4
Andrea
Help with planning/gifted or reduced services for last minute wedding due to terminal illness
Andrea, 2 December, 2024 at 03:25

Hi My partner of 18 years has been battling a T4 malignant tumour in his oesophagus over the past year. Many rounds of chemo, infections, a full stomach removal and partial oesophagus removal later...

Andrea, monday 2-Dec-24 7
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Fire door stress!
exitedbridetobe, 29 March, 2013 at 17:02

Our ceremony & reception room has a very ugly fire door. Its on the wall our guests will be looking towards at our civil ceremony. I'm going to ask if I can cover it with a starlight backdrop, but...

Ronald, sunday 1-Dec-24 15 1,653
xlovebirdsx
How Naughty were you on your Hen??
xlovebirdsx, 21 June, 2012 at 09:38

Ive been looking at places to go for a hen night out. I came across the Chicago Rock hen package which is called 'Last Fling Before the Ring' It got me thinking, its a common idea that the hen/stag is...

Ivor, saturday 30-Nov-24 31 37,664
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Wedding band
Giorgia, 28 November, 2024 at 19:20

Hi, Has anyone come across or booked the band ‘The Vanquish’ for their wedding? Looks really good on YouTube and Facebook but any feedback from people who have used them would be much appreciated!...

Giorgia, thursday 28-Nov-24 6
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Overseas wedding
Amelia, 28 November, 2024 at 14:27

So I'm a bit confused! We have booked an abroad wedding - I'm trying to use the hitched app to help with planning, budgeting and some vendors/suppliers. Do they do overseas? We are getting married in...

Amelia, thursday 28-Nov-24 6
monkeychops
Hen Book Message Suggestions
monkeychops, 3 May, 2010 at 21:22

Can anyone recommend any nice or funny poems or messages to write in a hen book? My mind is completely blank and I need some inspiration! ?

Ilona, thursday 28-Nov-24 5,415
Katrina
Wedding fast approaching :) 3 months to go so exccccciiiitttteedd!
Katrina, 6 November, 2024 at 12:51

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...

Leoeventi, wednesday 27-Nov-24 7 203 1
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Wedding Insurance?
Catherine, 25 October, 2024 at 08:25

Who do people have their wedding insurance with?

Leoeventi, wednesday 27-Nov-24 7 137
Dani
Have you checked out our deals yet? 👀 Get up to 50% off your wedding!
Dani, 26 November, 2024 at 16:30

Hey savvy savers 💸 Everyone’s talking Black Friday deals, but what about saving BIG on your wedding? Now’s the perfect time to book your vendors - don’t wait, they won’t last! 🖤 Where to find our...

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Not yet! On my way 🏃‍♀️

50%

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Dani, tuesday 26-Nov-24 19
loopy_lisa 91
New bride- low budget- feeling sad :(
loopy_lisa 91, 17 March, 2014 at 10:36

Hi all! I'm a new(ish) bride and we're starting to plan our wedding. I should be excited but to be honest I'm not and the reason why is budget. For reasons I won't go in to, we're having to keep our...

Aideb, tuesday 26-Nov-24 50 6,789
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Hair and Make-up
Sian, 25 November, 2024 at 17:25

Just wondering if brides to be have booked hair and make-up with the same person, or separately? Thanks

Sian, monday 25-Nov-24 4
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Wedding Cake on a Budget
Eileen, 25 November, 2024 at 08:56

Hi all,I could have sworn I posted about this last night already but I can't find the post. Alas,here we go again: For budget reasons we are considering to get a cake from Waitrose or M&S or maybe...

Eileen, monday 25-Nov-24 4 1
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Cake on a budget
Eileen, 24 November, 2024 at 22:50

Hi all, due to budget reasons we are thinking of getting a cake from M&S, Waitrose or maybe Cloud Nine Cake Center. Howeverrrrr... we are staying in a hotel for two nights before the wedding. I am...

Eileen, sunday 24-Nov-24 2
Manny
i had this question as well! It turns out, from me looking at your profile, that i think we may be getting married at the same venue! 🤍🤍 we’re March 2
Manny, 24 November, 2024 at 21:51

I had this question as well! It turns out, from me looking at your profile, that I think we may be getting married at the same venue! 🤍🤍 we’re March 2025 I’ve not met anyone with the same venue yet!

Manny, sunday 24-Nov-24 3

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