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Anyone had/having a Blessing?
, 15 October, 2011 at 22:28

Hi everyone, bit of background to start with: H2B and I have both been married before, my mum and dad are divorced and do not get on, and we don't get on that well with H2B's mum. I also get really...

Oliver, wednesday 22-Apr-26 16 14,522
jjsmum
Money/holiday as wedding gift...
jjsmum, 21 March, 2011 at 13:09

I really hate to do it cos I always like to buy someone a present for their wedding but we are planning on asking for cash to fund our honeymoon (2 nights away on our own then 1 week away with our 2...

Willium, wednesday 22-Apr-26 20 3,737
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Wedding dress sizes
ravencalw84, 28 March, 2014 at 16:11

I haven't been to try any dresses on yet but I am planning on buying mine second hand anyway. I was wondering what sizes should I be looking for as a general rule? I am a high street size 10 (though...

Jolden, wednesday 22-Apr-26 25 16,027
Jennifer
Registrar / ceremony for a foreigner
Jennifer, 18 April, 2024 at 08:04

Hi brides and grooms! I don't have a UK citizenship but I live in the UK and will get married in the UK. Does anyone know if that makes a difference or if I have to provide different documents for the...

Ugbepao, wednesday 22-Apr-26 8 161
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Any tips on how to make a wedding run smoothly
Allessa, 7 July, 2025 at 20:05

Me and my partner are getting married next year, we are 22 and 23 years old. If anyone has any tips or advice, or even suggestions I would love to hear!

Salt, wednesday 22-Apr-26 15 177
Misha
External Catering Venues for Asian Bride
Misha, 22 May, 2025 at 22:05

I’m planning to get married in March 2026 but can’t seem to find any venues near greater Manchester (or up to 1.5 hours drive) that do external catering or have approved Asian catering suppliers....

Kris, wednesday 22-Apr-26 8 143
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Photobooth recommendation
Danielle, 3 December, 2024 at 20:42

Hiya, I’m getting married at Sandy cove hotel in north Devon match 2025 and I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a photobooth in the north Devon area please?

Rakhi, wednesday 22-Apr-26 4 54
Tracey
rsvp Problem - full name not visible to guest??
Tracey, 6 February, 2024 at 16:01

Can anyone help?? When the guest responds to the RSVP, they enter tehir name but when Hitched recognises it it displays only their first name and last initial e.g. Amada Jones looks like Amanda J on...

Gared, wednesday 22-Apr-26 7 444 1
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A new bridesmaid and asking a bridesmaid to step down
SunnyGoldHair613, 17 July, 2017 at 00:27

I've just asked an extra girl to be one of my bridesmaids. We didn't know each other when I first chosen my BMs but we've clicked so quickly and I can't imagine her not being up there with me for the...

Susan, tuesday 21-Apr-26 5 2,007
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Displaying photo of us growing up - ideas needed
robertson2b, 9 February, 2011 at 13:31

Hi At our wedding I would like to display some photos of both myself and OH growing up. The only idea I have currently is to display them on an iron heart board but I don't think this will be big...

Oliver, tuesday 21-Apr-26 15 5,752
becca030713
People with school age children getting married on a week day/term time
becca030713, 25 November, 2013 at 13:48

Hi everyone, Is anyone else with children getting married on a week day during term time? To cut a long story short we're getting married on a Thursday and we have a 4 year old son in reception year...

myassignmenthelprevi, tuesday 21-Apr-26 33 8,981
Kirsty
Cars
Kirsty, 15 February, 2025 at 21:42

Do we are getting married in a church and then off to a big house for wedding reception. However they are both on the same estate! We are both getting ready at the site so no need for pickups....

London, tuesday 21-Apr-26 26 272
boogiebelle
when writing invitations and you don't know the person's partners name....
boogiebelle, 28 May, 2009 at 15:21

Do you put their name and then put and guest/partner/+1? Some of them don't have partners but we are saying they can bring someone... Don't know what to do. TIA

Frederick, tuesday 21-Apr-26 8 2,429
Kristina
Regretting my made of honour choice
Kristina, 21 August, 2024 at 11:26

Hello everyone , This is a very difficult one . I've only got my maid of honour and 1 bridesmaid. My maid of honour has been a friend to me for 12 years . The problem I have now , we went wedding...

Martin, tuesday 21-Apr-26 7 202
NorthumberlandBride
security deposit - suits (MOSS_
NorthumberlandBride, 18 February, 2012 at 22:57

So were thinking about getting our suits from moss (quality is LOVELY, service seems good and theres a branch everywhere we need one) but the security deposit is scsaring/confusing me they say the...

Stephen, monday 20-Apr-26 10 4,078
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Hello :-) prettiest registry office (or low cost venue/idea) in the UK
Swizzle, 30 December, 2013 at 08:45

Hi ladies!! im new to the forum and planning our wedding for early this year, the only thing is, is that with Two beautiful young twins the budget is very very tight so I'm trying to think outside My...

Ugbepao, monday 20-Apr-26 7 67,421
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dj Playlist
Lorena, 9 February, 2024 at 15:17

I am whatever the "foodie" version of a music lover is. I notice it in the background anywhere it is playing. I know this will be the case on my wedding day. As I have been making a list of my...

Katrin, monday 20-Apr-26 8 145
Nessa_EssexBride
Who pays for what?? Bridesmaid dress
Nessa_EssexBride, 6 August, 2014 at 14:31

Hi all, Just wanted to know what a few of you are doing, regarding bridesmaid dress. Do you buy the dress for them? OR do you choose the dress and allow them to buy their own dress? My partner and I,...

John, monday 20-Apr-26 21 4,920
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2024 - Year of the Wedding
Zoë, 1 January, 2024 at 10:38

Hello! Finally into 2024 and can say that we are getting married this year! 🥳 Congratulations to all those who are newly engaged and joining us on here. Good luck to all of us still in planning stages...

Leroy, monday 20-Apr-26 6 799 2
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London Taxis
simone12, 2 June, 2014 at 21:45

Hi, I'm new to the forum. I am getting married next year and would love a black taxi as a wedding car. Not sure what model yet but was hoping someone could recommend a company in London providing this...

John, monday 20-Apr-26 15 1,862
Dani
Wedding trends: What’s hot & what’s not 💜 tap to watch!
Dani, 16 April, 2025 at 11:27

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Eaglesky, monday 20-Apr-26 5 99
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Sticking to hessian
Claire, 29 May, 2024 at 10:56

I am trying to stick some stickers to hessian drawstring bags, and they need a little help with their stickiness, as when i pull the drawstring the sticker is kidting. Any idea what the best glue to...

Jerrt, monday 20-Apr-26 5 88
clarehj
French/English wedding
clarehj, 29 August, 2011 at 18:25

Hi everyone I am getting married in a bautiful London venue in April 2012 to my French fiance. We are having a civil wedding as the boy is Catholic and I am Jewish (although both non-practicing)! I...

Babita, monday 20-Apr-26 7 2,490
Miss_EmiB
First Dance Song
Miss_EmiB, 23 January, 2013 at 12:17

Hi Ladies, So me and OH absolutely love this song: Higher Love - Tyler James http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDOS58Gcsmw I'd like your honest opinions on it. And whether it would make a good first...

sahilverma3, monday 20-Apr-26 8 2,392
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Pregnant Bridesmaid = Maternity Dress?
RomanticPinkConfetti627, 5 November, 2017 at 09:46

Hi guys, just a little question regarding maternity bridesmaid dresses. What is the actual difference? I have looked at a few and they look exactly the same as normal bridesmaid dresses. One of my...

Ramsay, monday 20-Apr-26 2 433
Jodie
Budget friendly entertainment/photo pods - Staffordshire
Jodie, 2 October, 2025 at 10:16

Hi all! I get married in March 2027, in Staffordshire and I’m working on a budget. I was hoping the wedding community could help me out with some recommendations for budget friendly entertainment -...

Lee, sunday 19-Apr-26 9 98 1
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My photographer just cancelled 6 weeks before the wedding!!!
tiltedsanity, 26 August, 2015 at 13:58

So I'm just looking for somewhere to vent really. I booked my photographer 18 months ago, he was one of the first vendors I secured. Then last week he called and made arrangements to meet up in a...

Voocccie, sunday 19-Apr-26 15 2,990
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Flower girl/ Jr bridesmaid dress - Help!
Vicki2015, 6 August, 2015 at 12:59

My wedding is in just under 12 weeks but I still haven't found a dress for my flower girl. She is in 9 years old clothes so more like a junior bridesmaid and she wants a floor/ankle length dress...

Voocccie, sunday 19-Apr-26 7 1,465
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Who pays for the Hen?
Sondy, 6 August, 2015 at 17:00

Hello! I'm pretty clueless over here having never been to anybody's hen do. My friends are located in opposite ends of the country so I'm going to end up having two hen dos - one in the north and one...

Voocccie, sunday 19-Apr-26 13 15,430
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How much are you paying for canapés?
weddingvirgin, 26 May, 2014 at 11:18

Hey everyone, Just wondered how much everyone is paying for canapés? Our venue has quoted us £5.95 per person which is for 2 canapés each plus some crisps and nuts. It's going to set us back about...

Voocccie, sunday 19-Apr-26 22 14,311
xMissyLoux
Evening guests and presents
xMissyLoux, 9 March, 2012 at 08:55

We've got 2 wedding evening receptions to attend this month but have no idea what to get the newly weds! There's no gift list but I also have no idea what is appropriate/acceptable to spend whether on...

Locna, sunday 19-Apr-26 23 28,802
Maldives2013
Wedding websites - a good idea?
Maldives2013, 10 January, 2013 at 15:31

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....

Gared, saturday 18-Apr-26 13 2,351

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