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Registry
Rosemary, 19 November, 2025 at 19:30

Which registrars are easiest for guests?

Andriy, thursday 5-Mar-26 5 37
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National wedding show
Lisacarmel, 31 August, 2023 at 14:16

Has anyone been? I am getting married abroad so just want an idea if it’s still worth going to or is all venues, photographers, cakes etc that I can’t use. Is there many bridal accessories available?...

Scott, thursday 5-Mar-26 4 91 1
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I hate weddings
LuxuriousGreenCakes874, 20 July, 2017 at 15:34

Alright, so I have a problem. I hate weddings. I've never enjoyed going to them because of the romance and the public displays of affection, and the dressing up. I don't even like cake. The problem...

Jaylan, thursday 5-Mar-26 9 4,795
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I've had enough :-(
Sarah5790, 21 February, 2014 at 14:22

This is more of a rant but if anyone could offer advise it would be appreciated I am feeling so down right now I'm beginning to wish we'd never planned this wedding I love him more than anything and...

Jaylan, thursday 5-Mar-26 14 2,050
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Groom's Attire
JayneyB, 13 July, 2011 at 10:11

Hi Everyone! I just thought I would get an idea on what people think... We are getting married at the very modern looking Lowry Theatre next November at 2.30pm in the afternoon. Now, my H2B would like...

Jaylan, thursday 5-Mar-26 11 3,820
Leanne
Evening reception invite designs
Leanne, 30 June, 2025 at 21:32

Hi all, i hope your wedding planning is going well. We are on the look out for evening reception invites. We are struggling to find these as a lot are for save the date or actual day invites. To fit...

Chanchal, thursday 5-Mar-26 7 110 1
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I think I am in over my head...
RomanticPurpleDiamonds800, 17 April, 2017 at 11:25

So my fiance keeps saying that the song the bride walks down the aisle to is a song from him to bed. I am so confused... Also Who walks the groom and the brides mpother down the aisle?

Christopher, wednesday 4-Mar-26 5 765
pandorasbox
Anybody NOT having readings at their civil ceremony?
pandorasbox, 20 April, 2011 at 17:26

As part of my next research project (thanks for suggestions btw!) I am now looking into readings and vows. OH says he didn't imagine having any readings, he likes the idea of just the registrar...

Fahad, wednesday 4-Mar-26 29 5,938
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Feel like everyone is stealing my thunder....
Brummiebride, 4 January, 2009 at 16:25

I got engaged last year and am getting married later this year, shortly after we announced our enagagement, my H2Bs relative announced that they are also getting married and their wedding is booked a...

Andero, wednesday 4-Mar-26 14 4,004
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How did you play your music at your registry office wedding?
Lauren, 15 February, 2024 at 14:04

Hi, We have got our songs planned for our ceremony but was wondering what people found the best way to play them? I feel burning a CD is quite old fashioned now but is the Bluetooth option reliable?...

Susan, wednesday 4-Mar-26 8 1,397
claire_91
Wedding Breakfast Menus. What are you having?
claire_91, 29 August, 2012 at 14:11

So I am currently sorting out our wedding breakfast. What are you having for your food? We are on quite a tight budget so the choice was fairly limited especially as my fiance has coeliac disease too...

John, tuesday 3-Mar-26 34 4,083
hollyhollytree
Asking guests not to post on social media?
hollyhollytree, 10 January, 2016 at 20:42

Hey everyone! It's been so long since I've posted on here, been in the wedding planning "calm" phase as it's eight months away and most things are done! Hope you're all well I've been dwelling on this...

Muhammad, tuesday 3-Mar-26 23 27,188
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Do i really need Evening food?!?!
Nikita, 9 January, 2025 at 08:24

I’m a South African getting married in Scotland to my Scottish fiancé and I can’t get my head around evening food?!? We have canapés going out at 2:30pm. Our reception dinner meal and dessert for our...

Mini, tuesday 3-Mar-26 153 2,130
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Help! Wedding cancellation deposit questions
RomanticBrownDecor177, 15 June, 2015 at 22:25

Hi all, i could really use some advice please! I booked and paid for a wedding venue last August to have our ceremony there in June 2016. Our entire correspondence in relation to the booking was via...

Petter, tuesday 3-Mar-26 20 13,343 1
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DISASTER - HELP NEEDED! Registrar cannot make our wedding slot :(
rhyminsimon07, 7 November, 2015 at 12:24

We booked our wedding venue - Smeetham Hall Barn - for May 21st 2016 ages ago BUT never booked a registrar! Crazy rookie mistake to make I know but we have just found out that the local rgistrars...

Willium, tuesday 3-Mar-26 12 1,944
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Need wedding reading ideas from classic children's books! Or even Terry Pratchett- any fans out there?
robynbobbins, 6 February, 2013 at 16:21

Hi everyone, I'm trying to find ideas for readings for my wedding in July. We have not got a fixed theme, but the feel of the day will be vintage inspired- think 40s/50s English feel. Every reading I...

Frederick, tuesday 3-Mar-26 16 30,082
Red Baroness
Guest Books - How Many Pages?
Red Baroness, 29 May, 2012 at 14:10

I'm going to put together a photobook, with blank pages, of images from our pre wedding shoot for our guest book. I know some of you have done similar things. How many blank pages for writing on do...

Frederick, tuesday 3-Mar-26 7 805
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Entertainment or live artist recommendations please
Jodie, 16 May, 2024 at 11:15

Hi all I plan to marry in clitheroe (Lancashire) next May but no idea on entertainment 😩 I was thinking of a live artist but I cannot find anyone in this location. Any one help?

Kavyaaroradelhi, tuesday 3-Mar-26 8 72
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Knickers.....
MrsB2015, 16 July, 2014 at 22:13

Might be a bit personal but what are u all doing for underwear? I won't be wearing a bra but don't know what to do about knickers. On normal nights out mine put Bridget jones to shame but guessing OH...

Anna, monday 2-Mar-26 21 4,353
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Hen night truth/dare help!
, 25 May, 2009 at 21:20

Hi all, I'm writing a game of truth or dare for a friend's hen night this friday, and I'm all out of ideas for both! If you have any ideas, I'd appreciate it...! Thanks Jo

Voocccie, sunday 1-Mar-26 9 17,948
mum-wants-a-hat
Cobalt, Tungsten and Titanium rings ?
mum-wants-a-hat, 18 April, 2013 at 00:26

Hi all. OH is still struggling to make a decision on style and material for his ring. He originally thought about white gold like mine and certainly wants a silver tone metal but having read up on...

Voocccie, sunday 1-Mar-26 16 8,862
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does your wedding clash with any other big event?
bluewater, 17 June, 2009 at 11:35

I've just found out that my h2b's beloved celtic have selfishly decided to schedule a friendly match on the date of our wedding. it's not that big a deal at all though - i expect the match will be at...

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Name Places...Full name or first name only???
, 7 July, 2011 at 08:05

Hey ladies I tried to search on previous threads for this but Hitched doesn't seem to want to let me today!! I was just wondering what everyone is doing with regards to name places. Are you using...

Oliver, saturday 28-Feb-26 17 20,479
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Cloth napkins
Katie, 5 March, 2024 at 17:06

Hi all! Does anyone have any recommendations for ordering cloth napkins? Looking for a peach/coral colour thanks so much!

Joseph, saturday 28-Feb-26 7 137
*sweetpea*
Light in the Box - lesson learnt!
*sweetpea*, 18 January, 2012 at 21:38

Well I ordered my bridal shoes online from Light in the Box simply because I couldn't find what I wanted on the high street. I got the UPS delivery note through the door today with a 'Collect on...

Shahzaib, saturday 28-Feb-26 39 13,206
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Transport North East
Rachel, 9 February, 2026 at 21:44

Does anyone have any reputable car companies they are using?

Paint, saturday 28-Feb-26 3 24
Dani
Tune in for the hottest 2025 Wedding Trends! 🎬
Dani, 8 November, 2024 at 12:46

From chic mini dresses to heart-shaped cakes! See what trends are set to take over 2025 with our Editor Zoë and Assistant Editor Maisie 👇 ***Subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with all the...

Anime, saturday 28-Feb-26 3 248
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Finding that wedding planning is testing our relationship
Rahman, 31 October, 2022 at 12:05

Did anyone else experience this towards the big day? We are getting married on jan 1st and my H2B has always been a do it at the last minute kinda guy and it’s driving me CRAZY. When it comes to...

CarmenCHunt, saturday 28-Feb-26 4 204
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Order of the day
Mrsmooretobe, 28 April, 2015 at 14:27

Hi ladies, With 11 days to go my mum has decided we should have OOTD for our ceremony! So my question is, what did those of you who had/are having one include in it? Did you go funny or serious? And...

Babita, saturday 28-Feb-26 7 2,055
HayleyMay
Gift list wording help please...!!
HayleyMay, 24 April, 2012 at 20:40

Hi, Firstly I just want to say this is not intended as a post debating whether or not gift lists are cheeky ? I'd just like some help trying to word what we may include in our day invitations. OH and...

Riki22, saturday 28-Feb-26 17 16,798
Puddycat
SAE + Stamp RSVP's
Puddycat, 22 June, 2012 at 21:31

Ladies, I was just wondering how many people have enclosed SAE with a stamp on for your RSVP's. Is it worth it or not?

Riki22, saturday 28-Feb-26 9 1,435
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Can you honeymoon straight after the wedding with your old passport?
morristobe, 10 January, 2013 at 08:51

Sorry ladies, this has probably been asked so many times. I am getting married on a Saturday and going abroad on my honeymoon on the Monday, is this still ok as it will be my maiden name? And am I...

Leoparker, friday 27-Feb-26 8 5,211

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