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Budget friendly wedding transport advice - Uber or other alternatives?
Wendy, 11 February, 2025 at 11:19

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...

Maxon, monday 23-Feb-26 2 271
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Mother in law issues
mrs_w_to_be, 19 March, 2015 at 22:11

OK this is going to be a bit of a long one - I don't even know where to start! Basically, to cut a long story short, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness a few months after my fiance and I met. I...

Anthony, monday 23-Feb-26 22 6,213
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which song to walk down the aisle to?
goingtobemrsmatthews, 6 December, 2013 at 21:58

Me and oh love both these songs, but we cannot pick? Help! We are having a church wedding.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-_4oxZH60A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zkYrYLYM0g Thanks! x ...

Caserne1830, sunday 22-Feb-26 14 3,168
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evening buffet?
mrs.g.anderson2b, 20 May, 2010 at 16:58

Is anyone not having an evening buffet? we arnt sitting down for dinner until 4pm , so wonder whether its worth having an evening buffet or not? funds are short also so thinking this is a way that we...

Riki22, sunday 22-Feb-26 24 5,979
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Help with guest list
Vivek, 1 May, 2025 at 19:14

Hi wanted to ask how you you upload guest from the same household when they rsvp they don't have to search each name? Need to know soon as thanks in advance

Anime, sunday 22-Feb-26 5 37
Cat In A Teacup
Day vs Evening guests
Cat In A Teacup, 12 January, 2014 at 13:39

Afternoon! We have finally sat down to look at the guest list and discovered that we want everyone to be there all day, currently around 80 people. Has anyone else not had separate evening guests? Is...

Riki22, sunday 22-Feb-26 13 5,076
Happyblueflowers7305
Feeling lonely because of wedding planning
Happyblueflowers7305, 26 September, 2019 at 22:55

Hey everyone , I’m fairly new here I joined up earlier this year when I got engaged but I’ve mostly been a reader rather than a writer of posts. I made the decision to write a post today in the hope...

Petter, saturday 21-Feb-26 4 1,852
Hounds
Dogs at weddings
Hounds, 20 May, 2024 at 14:57

Hello everyone, I was just interested in getting some general advice/opinions regarding dogs at weddings. I recently started my own little business called Hounds of Honour, which is a bespoke wedding...

Caserne1830, saturday 21-Feb-26 17 652
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Tipping Etiquette?
FilleNouvelle, 28 August, 2017 at 01:55

Hi there, American bride getting married in Scotland over here! In the states, you're expected to pretty much tip every wedding vendor (and some places even charge a service free which they then...

Freecine, saturday 21-Feb-26 9 2,083
cford09
Lottery tickets or scratchcards as favours?
cford09, 10 May, 2012 at 13:51

Hi girls, I know we've had a couple of posts about favours recently which has got me thinking about mine. For the girls I'm doing a friendship bag. For the men, I was planning on doing lottery tickets...

Verna, saturday 21-Feb-26 15 16,342
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Planning
Amy, 27 August, 2023 at 08:05

Hi everyone new to planning. I was wondering if anyone could advise where to get a “reasonably” priced wedding cake in Aberdeen/shire. I have also been looking for somewhere that does silk flowers but...

Petter, friday 20-Feb-26 5 77
*Cloud9*
wedding car hire - need a remortgage!!!!!!
*Cloud9*, 11 May, 2012 at 14:48

Blimey...... wedding = noughts I think!! Just rang up to get a quote to hire a sports car (Lambourgini) as a surprise to get my OH to the wedding venue on the big day (I'm staying at the venue the...

Jeffrey, friday 20-Feb-26 19 2,913
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Hair or makeup first?
, 11 July, 2014 at 23:42

I think I'm going to get my makeup done in mac for my wedding, on a small budget and can't really afford a traditional type makeup artist. Just wondering if it's best to get my hair or my makeup done...

Andriy, friday 20-Feb-26 6 2,684
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No sit down meal!
Kelly, 17 March, 2024 at 00:51

Hi, I'm really struggling organising our wedding. I don't want the normal sit down meal, speeches etc. I would prefer a small ceremony late afternoon and then roll straight into the reception but I...

Andriy, friday 20-Feb-26 3 161
Tigsy87
New Years Eve Wedding......Thoughts
Tigsy87, 13 September, 2017 at 14:17

Hi! So we are finally getting round to planning our day and are thinking about a new years eve wedding. New Years eve was the date we finally officially became boyfriend and girlfriend. My other half...

Jennifer, friday 20-Feb-26 17 4,700
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chimney sweeps...
loobyg, 5 October, 2012 at 13:45

Afternoon ladies! As an old married I am usually found on the baby talk board these days but I was hoping you lovely lot could assist me with a bit of market research! My husband has recently set up...

Jennifer, friday 20-Feb-26 25 10,836
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How to seat ex partners at a wedding!
Shay, 6 February, 2024 at 21:32

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...

Hartwig, friday 20-Feb-26 3 203
vicky 84
anybody planning a wedding without a wedding breakfast?
vicky 84, 7 February, 2011 at 19:02

Hi were getting married at 4pm and were planning to not have a wedding breakfast. were going to offer canapes and drinks shortly after the service then an evening buffet. is anybody else doing...

Jennifer, thursday 19-Feb-26 19 5,326
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How many Order of Service to have printed?
Burrows2b, 21 May, 2008 at 11:51

Does everyone in the church have one or is it one per couple, i am going to be ordering them soon and i don't know how many to order? can anyone please advise me?

Chloe, thursday 19-Feb-26 6 2,860
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Ethical. Venues & fox hunting
S J, 20 February, 2024 at 19:28

Hi all! My partner and I got engaged on Valentines day at I'm at the beginning of my journey planning, very excited. We've found the most amazing venue in Mid Wales called Plas DInam but I've been...

Adriel, thursday 19-Feb-26 10 137
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Bridesmaid changing out of dress
Bride 2 Be 2015, 29 April, 2015 at 09:10

Is it the norm for bridesmaids to change out of their dresses in the evening? I've been to some weddings and seen this happen and others where they have kept them on all night... what are your...

Oliver, thursday 19-Feb-26 22 4,075
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Horse & Carriage
WendyQ, 8 June, 2008 at 23:43

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone is having or has looked into having a horse(s) and carriage for their wedding? Could anyone advise a ballpark figure on how much they cost, i.e. 2 horses and a...

Madhur, thursday 19-Feb-26 11 6,282
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Mother of the bride outfit change?
HilaryE, 18 June, 2014 at 23:12

After some opinions please. I haven't bought my outfit yet. Am caught trying to find something which is dressy enough for formal church wedding and sit down reception, but will also take me into the...

Oliver, thursday 19-Feb-26 25 9,891
Rosie
Venue search
Rosie, 20 September, 2025 at 10:56

Hello I'm looking for a venue that would go with my theme off a forestry wedding feel for October time that also would be an autumn theme colour x

Jarek, thursday 19-Feb-26 6 41
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Kids Activities
Lucy, 27 December, 2025 at 11:17

Getting married next year and have a few kids coming. Need some good & cheap ideas to keep the kiddies entertained, ages ranging from 2-10yrs

Flamir, wednesday 18-Feb-26 3 39
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Content creator or photographer?
Rebecca, 13 February, 2025 at 11:40

Researching content creators and it’s making me question if having a photographer is important if you have one of these. How often do people pull out their photography albums etc? Pros and cons or...

Pebewir, wednesday 18-Feb-26 11 292
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Registry office help :)
Daisy, 18 February, 2026 at 15:28

We have found the registry office and will be booking with them soon, however I still want to maybe decorate or something. I have my photographer and because we are only doing the ceremony then maybe...

Daisy, wednesday 18-Feb-26 7
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Rsvps not coming through?
Emma, 7 February, 2024 at 10:50

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....

Jass, tuesday 17-Feb-26 1 50
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Wedding booked the week before mine
Noonetoldmeaboutit, 4 February, 2012 at 19:05

Hi, I'm new to this but just looking for some opinions, my friend has just booked her wedding the week before mine, do you think I'm in the wrong to be a bit bothered about this? Thanks in advance! ...

Petter, monday 16-Feb-26 12 9,257
Victoria
Are Hitched vendors Legit? And Vetted by Hitched?
Victoria, 20 August, 2024 at 14:33

Are the vendors at Hitched vetted by the platform? I really like a vendor I found on Hitched but it has no online presence and no reviews. How can I know it is legit and not a scam?

Jennifer, monday 16-Feb-26 20 806
Hartwig
Seeking Table Decor Inspo!
Hartwig, 28 January, 2026 at 11:25

Seating chart? Done! (Shoutout to FreeWeddingSeating.com for making that part so easy). Now I get to focus on the pretty stuff. I’m curious about your table setups! Are you going for a minimalist look...

Wild Fern Weddings, sunday 15-Feb-26 1 17
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Expectations
Megan, 29 January, 2026 at 07:27

Hi Brides! I’m 2 weeks engaged and aiming to be a 2027 Bride in September, I keep seeing all these other brides on tiktok that have their venues, caterers, dresses ect all booked. I know it’s only...

Wild Fern Weddings, sunday 15-Feb-26 3 33

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