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Venue available in Devon for Easter weekend 2024 - great deal!
Laura, 17 October, 2023 at 19:39

Hi everyone, hope you don't mind me posting here. Very sadly, my partner and I have just split up which means that the venue we booked for our weekend wedding is available Easter weekend 2024. We...

PhotographybyBillHad, tuesday 24-Oct-23 4 172
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Can you haggle on venue costs?
pebble29, 1 July, 2010 at 22:57

The title of this post says it all! If you can - how/on what! Tips wanted please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks guys x

Marion, sunday 22-Oct-23 6 14,279
Ajx
Bridesmaid gifts
Ajx, 6 October, 2023 at 12:49

Has anyone got an ideas on what I can get my bridesmaids as a gift?! My mum is doing a giftbag full of the usual things like candles, facemasks, a little bottle of prosecco etc and she's also got us...

Sophie, friday 20-Oct-23 2 90
Dani
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Dani, 20 October, 2023 at 10:52

Hey everyone! It's Dani here from Hitched 🙋‍♀️ There are just 2 weeks left to claim your FREE Get Hitched Kit filled with exclusive tips, tricks and discounts. Don't miss out on your chance to...

Dani, friday 20-Oct-23 32
Sam
Help with photographer
Sam, 5 October, 2023 at 08:36

We’re getting married next September and have hired a photographer. Initially we purchased a lower package but after considering it want to upgrade to the top package. We’ve emailed our photographer...

SunnyPurpleFlowers85, thursday 19-Oct-23 5 233
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Daytime food options
Carmen, 18 October, 2023 at 18:09

I'm getting married in May next year we have found the place we would like to hold the reception. However they don't do food as they don't have a kitchen. I've looked at catering option but I'm only...

Carmen, wednesday 18-Oct-23 35
Victoria
Mistake on wedding certificate
Victoria, 18 October, 2023 at 17:13

So we got married 3 weeks ago, and have realised that the town we live in has been spelt incorrectly on our marriage certificate My now husband thought this was the correct spelling and actually told...

Victoria, wednesday 18-Oct-23 31
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Friend issues and dress shopping
Sarah, 15 October, 2023 at 18:02

Hi all, So we are planning on eloping abroad and taking two friends with us, but now I am having second thoughts on my best friend who I've known for about 15 years. When I announced getting engaged...

SL WaltonJones, wednesday 18-Oct-23 5 96
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Chaircover sashes not the same colour as Bridemaid dresses **Flashes**
libbie1, 30 April, 2012 at 16:24

Hi everyone, Just wanted to get a little advice and opinions from you all regarding the chaircover sashes. My wedding is on 9th September 2012 so hopefully it will still be fairly sunny. My bridemaid...

Moniquemo4, wednesday 18-Oct-23 3 1,256
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South West Wedding Venues
Soph, 17 October, 2023 at 16:24

Anyone got any suggestion on wedding venues in the south west of England ? Specifically in torbay area ?

Soph, tuesday 17-Oct-23 10 1
Hollie
Didn't give middle name for notice appointment. Problem?
Hollie, 14 October, 2023 at 08:47

When I booked my notice appointment, it only said first and last name so I did that, naturally. However, I have realised my partner's passport has his middle name alongside his first name. As this is...

Hayley, saturday 14-Oct-23 3 50
Rachel
Banquet style tables
Rachel, 5 October, 2023 at 17:44

Those of you who are having/had banquet style tables.. how are you doing your seating arrangements please? X

Sarah, friday 13-Oct-23 1 40
Georgia
Home made candles?
Georgia, 1 October, 2023 at 22:41

Hi, all! We are debating using candles on our tables. I’d really like them to have a scent (not too strong, just enough to be pleasant!) and go with our bud vases and eucalyptus foliage. Now, we’ve...

Sarah, friday 13-Oct-23 3 66
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Mismatched wine glasses from charity shops
Kitty, 13 September, 2023 at 19:15

My wedding is in December and I have to provide glassware for 120 people. It seems like it will be cheaper to just buy 120 glasses from Ikea rather than rent them which seems pretty wasteful. I like...

Sarah, friday 13-Oct-23 12 543 1
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Will my guests be starving?
Sarah, 9 October, 2023 at 23:02

Having more of an unconventional wedding. Registry office ceremony and then going to a bar after for a buffet. Guest list is 32 incl me and my fiancé so it’s a little smaller. Ceremony is 2:15 start...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 10-Oct-23 2 80
Victoria
Alternatives to walking down the aisle
Victoria, 1 October, 2023 at 12:02

Afternoon all! My girlfriend and I are getting married next December and we’re struggling with the walking down the aisle part. Neither of us have parents around to perform this and besides, neither...

PhotographybyBillHad, monday 9-Oct-23 14 530 2
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Venue too big? Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey
Callyann, 19 September, 2023 at 08:55

Hi all, Just looking for a bit of advice we are viewing venues this week and really want a rustic style barn. We went to the Tithe Barn at Bolton Abbey yesterday and absolutely fell in love with it!...

Charlotte, monday 9-Oct-23 4 178
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Can you get married anywhere?!
Jd, 7 October, 2023 at 00:41

Hi, Recently engaged and thinking about where we want to marry. I’ve read online about a possible change in law where you can marry outside anywhere? We’d love to get married in my parents garden but...

Stephen, monday 9-Oct-23 4 177
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General Public can access my wedding?
Siobhan, 25 September, 2023 at 17:14

This might be a daft question but in my venues terms and conditions it states "neither you, nor *venue* is entitled to exclude members of the general public from attending unless the rooms maximum...

PhotographybyBillHad, saturday 7-Oct-23 8 433
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Wedding websites - are they worth it?
Futuremrslivermore, 4 October, 2023 at 10:53

Hello everyone, I'm getting married to my wonderful partner in October 2025.We have sent out our Save The Dates via post already, and we are toying with the idea of having a wedding website instead of...

Futuremrslivermore, wednesday 4-Oct-23 71 1
JennyWren87
Belfast castle?
JennyWren87, 31 May, 2012 at 16:23

Anyone getting married/or has got married in Belfast Castle?? ?

Alex, wednesday 4-Oct-23 52 7,828
Millie
Meeting the vicar on Thursday - help!
Millie, 2 October, 2023 at 12:36

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are meeting our vicar for the first time on Thursday evening - we are extremely excited about this and have discussed over the phone with her our ideal date and brief...

Joseph, wednesday 4-Oct-23 1 44
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Occupation on marriage cert..
Lucy, 26 September, 2023 at 20:01

Hi! We are getting married in May next year and giving notice in October. I work for the NHS as an admin role but I’m doing a degree with the Open University. Can I put down that I am a student as my...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 3-Oct-23 1 179
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Ideas to entertain the children
Olek, 16 September, 2023 at 17:45

Hello, Does anyone have any ideas for something to entertain children throughout the evening please? I was thinking something like a ball pond. Somewhere that they could entertain themselves and have...

Rebecca, tuesday 3-Oct-23 5 148 1
Hollie
Allergies with a set menu?
Hollie, 1 October, 2023 at 22:12

Hey guys, So the time is coming soon where I have to let my venue know the numbers and who is eating what. I have a small number of guests with allergies. One of these is seafood and we aren't serving...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 2-Oct-23 1 46
Aimz87
Hitched Table Planner
Aimz87, 12 March, 2013 at 14:20

Does anyone know how to use this thing??? I cant seem to move people to tables or move the actual tables themselves. Please help

Jade, saturday 30-Sep-23 10 1,650
cheska
Microdermabrasion - anyone had it???
cheska, 4 February, 2009 at 20:41

Has anyone had microdermabrasion before? My skin is going through a stressful phase so thinking about going for it. Just wanted to see if anyone had been and what you thought? I want to be all glowy...

Micheljack, saturday 30-Sep-23 9 1,142
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....

Vixen1985, friday 29-Sep-23 2 61
Bronwyn
2026 Bride, no idea when/where to start with planning
Bronwyn, 24 September, 2023 at 17:01

Hi Ladies, I'm getting married in May 2026 in Spain. My FH if Spanish so we want to merge both my English culture and his Spanish culture. I have already told the family and friends that I want to...

Lea, wednesday 27-Sep-23 1 170
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Large family
Richardwhy1982, 27 September, 2023 at 10:04

My fiancée and I have very diffrent families, mine is large. Just adding close family and there children I have nearly 30 people where as my Fiancée would only have around 10 people. I don't want the...

Lisa, wednesday 27-Sep-23 2 52
Stuart
Wedding abroad just the two of us ?
Stuart, 25 September, 2023 at 18:37

Me and my partner have got engaged. We would really like to get married somewhere abroad, we are not overly fussed where long as we can get some great photos and lovely weather. We have looked at...

Pauline, tuesday 26-Sep-23 66
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Village halls in Hertfordshire/Bedford
Apey, 23 October, 2014 at 17:38

Hi all My husband-to-be and I are considering hiring a village hall for our wedding reception and going "DIY" (we already have our caterer if we go down this route, so that's fine!). We would hope to...

Irene, tuesday 26-Sep-23 10 1,887

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