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Wedding cars for bridesmaids!
MrsGtobe2017, 20 September, 2015 at 19:30

Hi, I'm really confused about wedding cars! I was shocked by the prices of hiring cars for a wedding and thought that because our church is literally a 5 min journey from my parents I would only get 1...

Linn, friday 20-Mar-26 15 5,711
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Favours for babies!!
MrsRob2be, 31 May, 2010 at 16:42

Hi ladies! I'm looking for inspiration for favours for a one year old little girl??? Any ideas will be gladly received!!!!!!!! Many thanks in advance xx

Buffen, thursday 19-Mar-26 6 9,714
Shree
Wedding Planner
Shree, 4 August, 2023 at 13:58

Wedding Planner: Sometimes called a "director," "coordinator," or-as a bit archaic-"bridal consultant," wedding planners are basically professionals who organize, oversee, and orchestrate a wedding or...

Tannu, thursday 19-Mar-26 2 68
Jazmyn
2026 Wedding
Jazmyn, 15 May, 2024 at 15:25

Hi All, we booked our wedding venue for October 2026 and I am so super excited to start planning. Is it too soon to start booking our suppliers? We have our DJ and currently on the search for a...

Haily5, thursday 19-Mar-26 18 1,562 1
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Betting/Gambling Wedding Favour Ideas
LuxuriousRedHair663, 5 February, 2018 at 19:47

My fiancé and I love betting - football coupons, betting at the races etc! Looking to do a few different things! Iv heard of football coupons, single bets on horses...! Just wanting something bit more...

Everett, wednesday 18-Mar-26 46 3,252
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Evening guest- what is the norm?
Teal, 14 February, 2014 at 23:23

I have been invited as an evening guest to a work colleagues wedding. I grew up abroad, so had never heard of an evening guest prior to moving to the UK, nor ever been invited as one before. Can...

Riki22, wednesday 18-Mar-26 11 6,587
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DIY Photo Album or as part of the photographer package?
Dolce Gusto, 25 February, 2015 at 13:45

Just wondering about people's views on this - we are looking at photographers and some provide albums as part of a package and others do not. Our preferred one does not provide this, so just wondering...

Gared, wednesday 18-Mar-26 12 2,553
Helen
Artificial flowers
Helen, 23 May, 2025 at 15:47

Hi Brides, I'm having a 3 day wedding in July next year and I'm looking for some fabulous artificial flowers that will last the duration of the wedding. Could anyone please recommend any companies...

Marvin, wednesday 18-Mar-26 7 80
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Pregnant bridesmaid
louisebride, 7 July, 2012 at 18:56

Hi all, I am sure this is quite a common thing, but one of my bridesmaids recently told me she is pregnant. She'll be about 4 1/2 months at the wedding. I have 4 girls and they were originally going...

Carson, tuesday 17-Mar-26 19 3,155
alyj66
Modesty panel...update.
alyj66, 8 May, 2014 at 19:34

I had my dress converted from zip to lace up. I prefer the back but wasn't happy with having no modesty panel as it's a bit gaping and it's been niggling away at me. I had a revelation today regarding...

Locna, tuesday 17-Mar-26 19 3,915
curvygirl77
Florist - when should you book
curvygirl77, 1 August, 2012 at 13:50

Hello fellow hitchers Just some advice needed on when you should book your florist? I am getting married 14th September 2013 so was wondering how early you should book? I am being told to chill out by...

Riki22, tuesday 17-Mar-26 10 9,438
Tina
My wedding
Tina, 19 February, 2026 at 17:11

Im not sure where to start

Hector, tuesday 17-Mar-26 10 107 1
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Wedding dress payments
RomanticGingerDesire, 2 November, 2015 at 11:52

Hey guys so getting ready to go dress shopping do you pay for the full balance on the dress or do you just pay deposit?

Locna, monday 16-Mar-26 20 2,692
Emmer80
Dress alterations - zip to lace up?
Emmer80, 1 July, 2012 at 13:10

Hi I have ordered my dress and i know it will need altering due to me being only 5ft tall The only thing I was disappointed about with the dress was that it was a zip up not lace up. People I have...

Jennifer, monday 16-Mar-26 5 7,951
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Alcohol - volume purchases
Mr_P, 14 February, 2017 at 16:01

Hello everyone Hope you've all had a great Valentines Day Quick question - when volume buying alcohol, is it as cheap these days to get from the supermarket or is Europe still the best option? We're...

Locna, monday 16-Mar-26 12 10,206 1
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Band AND DJ- timings advice?
marie169, 9 January, 2016 at 17:52

Hi everyone, just wondered if anyone else is having a band and a DJ at the evening reception, and if so, how are you fitting it all in?! We are getting married abroad so just having a party when we...

Tbsua, monday 16-Mar-26 10 8,304
warlycarly
Pre wedding interview???
warlycarly, 19 October, 2011 at 10:58

Hello, I was looking on the site where I will be booking my wedding car from and it says "Registrars request a pre-interview before the ceremony of at least 10 minutes to see each parties. DON'T BE...

Gared, monday 16-Mar-26 19 39,179
Lauren
Budget wedding for 100 guests
Lauren, 3 September, 2025 at 08:59

Hi everyone! Me and my partner are a young couple that have been together for 10 years. We have been engaged for a year and are eager to book our wedding.We have a budget of 5k and are looking for...

Malik, monday 16-Mar-26 12 457 1
miss_winter14
feeling for grooms and best men; written my ruby wedding speech :/
miss_winter14, 10 February, 2015 at 14:25

So i now know how grooms and best men and fobs etc feel. i've written my speech for my parents ruby wedding and i'm convinced it's poo. so i need opinions. please? here it is for you to pick apart for...

Voocccie, sunday 15-Mar-26 9 2,097
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Photobooth or Flower wall for guests
Tanya, 11 February, 2025 at 16:49

Hey everyone! I could really use your thoughts on something for my wedding. So, I originally booked a photobooth for fun group shots with all the quirky hats and props. But then I thought – I have...

John, sunday 15-Mar-26 9 128
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Do we need 2 photographers?
Anna, 23 January, 2026 at 13:00

We are at the stage of wedding prep where we are talking to photographers. We really liked one but felt there was some pressure to add a second photographer. Our budget allows for 1 photographer &...

M. Umair, sunday 15-Mar-26 11 127
Little Madam
Flower superstitions: Red and white flowers
Little Madam, 7 October, 2010 at 13:21

I've just been told by one of the guys in the office that having only red and white flowers in a display etc is a sign of bad luck and superstitious older people associate it with an imminent (sp)...

Viktor, saturday 14-Mar-26 12 40,646
o0o_Charlie_o0o
Periods question.....
o0o_Charlie_o0o, 21 March, 2016 at 08:57

So my wedding isn't for 4.5 months yet but I'm really worried that just my luck I'll be due on my period or having my period for the wedding day and I just wondered if there is anything you can take...

Stephen, saturday 14-Mar-26 15 3,218
gingeremmie
How can I be sure my wedding isn't going to be naff?
gingeremmie, 28 February, 2016 at 15:56

We only have a limited budget, I guess I'm starting to feel the fear now. We have 2 pre-school children so v expensive childcare, so we don't have lots of spare cash to save for the wedding. It's less...

Petter, saturday 14-Mar-26 6 1,858
Charlotte
No Bridesmaids but groomsmen?
Charlotte, 11 August, 2025 at 15:43

Hey, we have just booked our October 2026 wedding and noticed I have literally not one bridesmaids but we have groomsmen. Is it weird to have this. I feel we would look of balanced and it’s a bit sad...

Willium, saturday 14-Mar-26 4 106
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Budget-friendly Wedding Transport – Any Advice?
Wendy, 11 February, 2025 at 09:43

Hi everyone, I’m getting married this August and need some advice on how to get myself and the bridal party from our hotel to the ceremony venue. It’s only a 15-minute drive in outer London and...

Jon, friday 13-Mar-26 5 48
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Pre-Wedding Beauty Treatments
ExpensiveBrownDiamonds1257, 16 March, 2016 at 13:22

Has anyone planned any treatments to prep their skin for the big day? I don't break out that often, but when I do I get hyperpigmentation spots that stay around for months after the pimple has gone...

Michael, friday 13-Mar-26 25 3,701
Aurora Borealis
A silly question about ceremony seating
Aurora Borealis, 25 May, 2013 at 13:22

I am trying to work out which seats I need to leave free in the ceremony room for the bridesmaids and my Dad. But I'm not sure who needs to sit in the front row. I am having a civil ceremony and there...

Christopher, friday 13-Mar-26 9 29,983
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Time Filler ideas needed!
kezzburton, 6 September, 2010 at 12:41

Hi girls, I need some advice. My ceremony is at 11am and my afternoon sit down will be at approx 1:30-2pm at a separate venue. We will be having photos taken then travel time to the reception venue,...

Gared, friday 13-Mar-26 10 7,576
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Bridesmaid is pregnant!
Wifeysoontobe, 18 November, 2010 at 21:55

Hey All, So I get told some fantastic news today, my best friend is 8 weeks pregnant! I'm soooo happy for her, but It took me a while to realise... she's my bridesmaid for my wedding next July which...

Gared, friday 13-Mar-26 20 6,013
emabee
Sweetie table alternative?
emabee, 12 April, 2014 at 13:16

Hi! I really want to have something for my guests in the evening and was set on having a vintage ice cream tricycle which is £420. My Fiance thinks its a waste of money and so does my friend and that...

Gared, friday 13-Mar-26 33 6,864
Darren @ Hitched
hitched.co.uk forum announcement
Darren @ Hitched, 4 August, 2011 at 10:32

Hitched.co.uk is the UK's biggest and longest running wedding website. We have been around since 1997 and the site/company has grown from a hobby to a very influencial UK wedding business. We are...

Emad55713, friday 13-Mar-26 16 5,892

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