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Thoughts on not having any bridesmaids?

Please can someone help me a little here I would be very grateful. A close friend and my sister are my bridesmaids. My close friend is married but in the process of seperating. Would she still be...

Hi all, Do you think that order of service is necessary? I’m trying to think back to friends Weddings and I’m sure they didn’t have them. Can’t decide whether to go for it or not? We're having a...

Hi jist wondering if anyone could advise. My partner has a double barrelled name, as part of our marriage i only want to take part. Can this be done and can he drop part of the double barrelled? If...

Hello Everyone! My fiance and I are cureently sorting through our guest list for the wedding and trying to decide who to bump to just eve only to send out the invitations. It's so hard as the majority...

Hello All, Could you help me please? How do we send out our own wedding design invites interactively so it feeds into the guest lists for RSVP's and menu choices? I can't find any help pages or...

Recently engaged and we have just booked our wedding for August 2026.. The venue we have chosen has given us prices for 2024 and we have paid just a £50 deposit to secure the date, in approx 18 months...

Hi All! Recently engaged and we are wanting to view and book a venue earlier on so we have plenty of time with payment / planning. We have done our guest list and we both have large family and friends...

Hi! Help!! Rich influencers who can afford lots or who get gifted loads seem to gift things constantly and therefore don’t know what the expectations may be? Even if they’re not super expensive gifts?...

Has anybody done their own canapes? I was thinking about sandwich platters and a big charcuterie board. We have lots of really fussy guests that won't eat the usual canapes. I would make it up the...

Hello! we sent out our Save the dates with a link to our Hitched wedding page but the responses aren't coming through. I have asked a few people and they have sent their response in several days ago....

My fiancé and I are getting married next September. For context, my parents are divorced and have both re-married. I have a very good relationship with my step-dad, so much so that I want him to...

Not worried, but I have been thinking about this! We are all from the same friendship group. They don’t know anyone else at the wedding. Couple 1 are amicable and she has a new partner. He will be...

Help 😭 how close to the wedding should we take wedding insurance? I have been reading online as soon as started paying deposits? Thank you!

Guest clicks on the online RSVP, her name is Amanda Jones, it shows in the RSVP as Amanda J which does not look great for guests. No idea what is causing this - any ideas? Same format for everyone?...

How do you creat a page where guests can share their favorite dance tunes?

Hi All, I changed the spelling of my name via deed poll in 2018. I took 1 letter out of my name. Do I need to provide this evidence when giving notice of my marriage?

My fiance and I are considering having our wedding at this beautiful venue, but we can't find any reviews on it, which would help us make up our minds. We have already visited it and know how the day...

Hi I’m struggling to find my perfect venue, I would like something that looks like a Manor House with a marquee but big enough to hold 300 guest I would love to get married outside also

Hi All, Me and my Fiancee and both our parents are off to see our favourite venue on Sunday. We're showing them around (and ourselves again) without the bustle of the wedding fayres and getting some...

Hi all We were thinking about having a busker we like sing pre/post ceremony. And then during the drinks reception. Has anyone had music before during the drinks reception and did it work well? Also...

I have to go and give notice this week and I have a british passport in my correct name however my name isn't the same as it is on my birth certificate as it was changed by deed poll. Is this relevant...

I am attending a marriage preparation course this Saturday run by Marriage Care and was wondering if anyone else has done this? Just being nosey really! Had a brief chat with the facilitator and I...

Hi everyone, I have been costing up invitations and they seem to cost loads! As we are having our wedding a distance away from where we (and most people live) to get all the information required, i.e....

Does anyone know of any servers in the Hertfordshire area. We have caterers but no one to serve the food and drink. Wedding is May 26 2024. TIA

Recently engaged im getting married july 2027 when should i start looking at venues and putting my deposit down thanks louise

We had booked a dressing area at our venue for me and the bridal party to get ready in. Unfortunately our venue said we would only be able to access this from 8:30am but my make up artist has to start...

Hi Bride to Be's!!! I'm getting married in August, and i wanted to ask if anyone is having the same thoughts as me? I have my dad walking me down the aisle, doing a Father of the Bride speech etc but...

Hi, I am due to get married in June. I have previously been married 2, I have the decree absolute from the second marriage. When we go to give notice does anyone know if I have to have a copy of the...

Hi all Were off to see the venue we really like on Sunday and taking both parents for a show around but also for 2nd and 3rd head when asking questions. It's all overwhelming and I'm a sucker for...

Hi, We have just started planning our wedding and already feeling overwhelmed. Our first step is to try to find a venue, but we are really struggling to find places where it's actually affordable. Our...

Hello everyone, I have quite a large bridal party and I’d like to have food for us whilst we are getting ready the morning of. Our caterers aren’t able to accommodate but they said we could use their...