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How to keep guests entertained at a midday wedding>>>
juddtobe, 24 October, 2009 at 14:11

Hello My fiance and I have opted for a midday wedding and , as we are having the civil ceremony at the same venue as everythgn else, need to come up with some good entertainent ideas to keep everyone...

Willium, wednesday 15-Apr-26 17 8,268
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UK Beach Weddings and Receptions
CherylSuffolk, 18 September, 2011 at 17:19

Does anyone out there know if its possible to either get married or at least have the reception on a beach in the uk? are there rules against putting up marquees for example. Any thoughts appreciated....

Voocccie, wednesday 15-Apr-26 10 3,221
Vixen1985
Father - daughter dance
Vixen1985, 28 September, 2023 at 15:09

Hey all, I always think of my dad when 'Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars' comes on the radio. He used to play it on his guitar and it's a favourite fond memory of mine.... plus, it's a really good song lol....

Anna, wednesday 15-Apr-26 4 321
Missmadgiggles
Help... having trouble choosing the song to walk down the aisle to! *Updated page 2*
Missmadgiggles, 1 July, 2013 at 20:46

Music is massively important to me... i love indie, folk, alternative styles of music, but will consider anything, however I am really struggling to choose something to walk down the aisle to....

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 28 6,036
Steelgoddess
Is fruit cake a necessity??
Steelgoddess, 4 December, 2009 at 20:35

My Mum is doing my wedding cake and shes under the impression that I HAVE to have fruit cake as some people like it, I bloody hate the stuff, understand not everyone likes chocolate or some people...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 15 2,182
kyanya
Timings advice please - 12 or 2pm ceremony?
kyanya, 5 February, 2013 at 12:38

I'm having a last minute wobble about timings for our day. Our church offers 12pm or 2pm services, and ages ago when the vicar said he would marry us we went for 12pm, as we thought any later might...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 18 4,521
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Going home after the wedding?
loves-young-dream, 12 February, 2013 at 20:03

Anyone doing this? Or does everyone stay in a hotel afterwards? We may just go home as our venue is a barn and not many hotels near by! Just wondering what everyone else is doing! x

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 13 3,316
Megan
Wedding venue
Megan, 14 April, 2026 at 20:24

We are looking for a reasonable wedding venue for 80 plus people in January

Megan, tuesday 14-Apr-26 3
Mrs Monkey
For anyone who has bought their ring from Argos (or thinking of it)
Mrs Monkey, 18 April, 2013 at 17:50

Did you know that your ring is covered for one year warrenty and includes FREE resizing (or an exchange) even if you've worn it!! I bought my wedding ring in February - I went in today to see if they...

Alex, tuesday 14-Apr-26 8 9,309
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Cocktail hour 🍸
Becky, 25 February, 2026 at 19:43

Hey everyone, I am after a few ideas as to how to keep guests entertained between the ceremony and the evening reception Any ideas would be highly appreciated 🫶🫶

Alex, tuesday 14-Apr-26 6 89
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Engagement Photos
Amber, 11 September, 2025 at 00:25

Recently started planning mine and my other half’s wedding - however, I’m worried that because we don’t have any engagement photos, that I’m missing out on something. I was thinking about taking some...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 6 312
Dani
💸 How much does a wedding *really* cost? 💸
Dani, 9 February, 2026 at 11:20

Curious what the average UK wedding costs in 2026? 💸 We spoke to over 2,000 couples to uncover what they’re really spending, plus the wedding trends shaping the year ahead. From budgets to big ideas,...

Alex, tuesday 14-Apr-26 5 137 1
MrsBoo
How long to give guests to RSVP?
MrsBoo, 4 May, 2014 at 16:33

Our final details meeting at the venue won't be until about 4 weeks before the wedding so the end of October but our invitations are going out the beginning of July. How long are you all giving your...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 13 5,337
Dani
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Dani, 2 January, 2026 at 10:13

[GIVEAWAY ENDED] Hey engaged couples! You heard that right… Hitched is giving away £30,000 this year to one lucky couple! So, ready to make your dream wedding a reality? It's simple - YOU PLAN, WE PAY...

Golondon, tuesday 14-Apr-26 26 1,193 11
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Welsh table names?
MrsBurton2015, 16 March, 2014 at 10:01

Cany anyone help? Im welsh and my partner is English. Our wedding is taking place in Northampton but would like to incorporate something Welsh into our wedding. Was thinking maybe Welsh table names?...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 14 5,085
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My Brothers Wedding
Littlemiss, 3 November, 2008 at 16:55

Hi all, My brother is getting married in february. He has aksed me to do a reading at the wedding and Im so stuck as what to do! He doesnt want it religious as all the others are, but more personal. I...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 3 7,268
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DIY cheese wedding cake
RomanticPurpleDiamonds25398, 18 February, 2018 at 22:39

Hi, is anyone building their own wedding cheese cake? It seems that if I buy my cheeses from the cheese counter at the supermarket I can do it for about £80 instead of well over £100 for a ready made...

Locna, tuesday 14-Apr-26 7 1,904
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Hitting Oxford Street On Saturday For Wedding Shoes :0)
Mrs Poon, 15 March, 2011 at 16:08

Well i'm off to Oxford Street with dress swotch in hand on Saturday with my Mum and Aunt in tow to see if I can get some wedding shoes. I have had big problems upto now as it appears that my Benjamin...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 15 7,482
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Photographer - Lack of communication
Hannah&Andrew, 31 October, 2023 at 09:21

Hi everyone! After a bit of advice, we are getting married in September 2025 and have booked our photographer. However, we've realised that the photographer lacks communication. We have emailed and...

Sophie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 11 1,128
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What are you having during the signing of the register?
esser1, 8 November, 2009 at 00:12

What are you having during the signing of the register? Were having a friend play a piece on the keybaord but have a feeling he has just said yes to be nice - dont know what else to ahve as with him...

Voocccie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 9 4,662
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Vicar leaving post before wedding !! :0(
mum-wants-a-hat, 27 February, 2013 at 11:44

So, I just excitedly opened a letter from the vicarage, expecting it to be the date of our next meeting to discuss order of service etc. It's not! Our lovely vicar, who is well loved and rising...

Voocccie, monday 13-Apr-26 3 706
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Videographer or not to videographer
Rosie, 28 January, 2025 at 17:46

We are getting married in an amazing venue next year, but can't decide whether photos will be enough to truly capture the day. Would be great to hear the pros and cons of getting a videographer? Do...

William, monday 13-Apr-26 12 391
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Caricaturist at Wedding
sarahdarby, 22 October, 2013 at 10:05

We are thinking of hiring a caricaturist for our wedding, but when do people think this would be best to have? We were thinking either between the service and the reception (or wedding is at the same...

Locna, monday 13-Apr-26 16 2,686
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Unique Bridal - Wimbledon - Anyone else ordered a dress through them?
KAJ2B, 26 July, 2010 at 16:05

I ordered and paid in full for my wedding dress from Unique Bridal in Wimbledon (in Elys department store) back in December 2009. I'm getting married in 10 weeks time and despite initially being told...

Mohsin, monday 13-Apr-26 6 5,896
Ibizalovin
Ultimo backless body...
Ibizalovin, 23 October, 2011 at 12:27

Hi Has anyone seen or tried these Ultimo backless solution garments? I have a dress that is backless with a plunge neckline. I have to wear a bra so need to find something supportive but low. I have...

Mohsin, sunday 12-Apr-26 3 5,151
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Hymns for a catholic church?!
hannahtynan, 2 November, 2011 at 18:13

Hey!! So me and my partner are getting married next year! August the 4th It's come to the time where we're being asked what hymns we want and what readings etc but to be honest, i don't really know...

Mohsin, sunday 12-Apr-26 6 2,194
Jessica
Midlands Venues With Bluebells
Jessica, 11 April, 2026 at 23:39

Hi everyone! Does anyone know of a venue, ideally in Warwickshire but could do Buckinghamshire, Northampton, Milton Keynes etc that is "all in one" ceremony and reception with option for food included...

Jessica, saturday 11-Apr-26 12
knitting_vixen
People stealing the bride and groom's limelight on the big day...
knitting_vixen, 12 February, 2011 at 09:33

Another off shoot from the "things I don't like at weddings" thread... Lots of people have mentioned stealing limelight from the B and G. I wouldn't have thought of this as I have never seen this...

Jack, saturday 11-Apr-26 22 4,863
Tracey
Panic - lost the whole guest list - is the site glitching this evening???
Tracey, 21 February, 2024 at 20:17

One of teh guests did not have an option to decline, only cancel, so I pressed cancel, it warned me I would lose table information for that guest, which is correct, but it then wiped the whole...

Divya, saturday 11-Apr-26 4 65 1
Hannah
How Much Would You Pay For a Hen Do?
Hannah, 10 March, 2022 at 09:57

Good morning everyone! It's Hannah here- The Community Manager for Hitched.co.uk We are currently gathering feedback from our users and want to hear from you! Today's topic is all about HEN DO'S Our...

Jennifer, friday 10-Apr-26 9 1,398
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What to do for Hen Do new friendship group
Katrina, 22 April, 2024 at 16:20

Hey girls, I have been wondering what to do for my Hen. I have a new friendship group who I met last year. One of the girls asked me if she would be invited to the wedding if she comes to my hen. I...

Petter, friday 10-Apr-26 5 394
claire_91
Church wedding readings- help!
claire_91, 22 February, 2012 at 20:55

Hi everyone. Did you have readings at your wedding and if so what did you have? We're having a c of e wedding so have to have a biblical reading but I don't know what to have. All ideas religious and...

Petter, friday 10-Apr-26 14 43,556

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