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Flower markets?
Chucklebun, 9 April, 2012 at 07:44

Anyone else had this problem? I keep reading about brides who did their own flowers, and just popped to the local flower market a couple of days before the wedding. Started looking into it and I'm now...

Alex, wednesday 5-Nov-25 71 11,080
Olivia
Eco friendly wedding venue
Olivia, 27 August, 2025 at 12:28

Hey there! Actually, my wedding is coming soon, but I haven't decided on the details yet — although my fiancé really wants an eco-friendly wedding, so we're exploring sustainable options to make our...

HAFIZ, wednesday 5-Nov-25 14 140
MrsEldridge
Wedding Bathroom Baskets
MrsEldridge, 4 June, 2012 at 16:51

Hello Ladies, I am thinking about doing bathroom baskets for the ladies and men's toilet at my wedding. What useful bits do you think I should pop in them?

Charles, tuesday 4-Nov-25 18 27,267
Robby
How to save money
Robby, 4 December, 2024 at 22:30

Where can I save money on, what do people never remember from a wedding that I don't need to put too much thought into?

Jkmuf, tuesday 4-Nov-25 15 206
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Football themed wedding - help!!!!
bradsheridan, 13 July, 2009 at 21:59

Hi everyone! I'm due to marry my football mad fiance on 17th July 2010, the colour theme is based on his football team (black and white), we're having a half time penalty shoot out ( between the...

Love, tuesday 4-Nov-25 15 15,408
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Table plan and VW camper ideas
excited bride2015, 17 March, 2015 at 13:20

Hi I am having a wedding with a slight VW camper van theme running through the reception. Not too much but am using it for table names, favours , cake and would like the table plan to have it too....

Fookkat, tuesday 4-Nov-25 8 1,886
Sarah
Guest transportation
Sarah, 7 May, 2023 at 01:56

When it comes to transport for your guests who should pay? We are having our ceremony and reception in the same place but, do we provide transportation for day and evening guests or not?

Ian, monday 3-Nov-25 12 437
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Wedding photo app, for guests to upload their pictures too.
Tanya, 4 October, 2024 at 15:20

Hey everyone! I was thinking about using a photo app for my wedding so that guests can upload pictures taken at the event. I'd prefer to keep the photos private among those who attended. If anyone is...

Deepak, monday 3-Nov-25 27 310
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Suppliers building portfolios
Emily, 11 July, 2025 at 19:24

Hi, me and my partner are getting married near Darlington on the 25/08/26 and we’re wondering if any suppliers (any type at all from photography, videography, entertainment to catering) were offering...

William, monday 3-Nov-25 11 202
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Driving to Italy from uk?
Camilla, 2 August, 2023 at 12:47

We are getting married in Tuscany next May, my partner was planning to drive over so we could fill the car with bits (clothes decor etc). The question is- does anybody know how easy is it to drive in...

Alexjordan, monday 3-Nov-25 62 315
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Food truck venue - North West!
Kenzie, 9 April, 2025 at 08:22

Hi all! I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations or ideas for venues that are open to food trucks/street food type carering, rather than a sit down meal for the wedding breakfast? Ideally I'd...

Robbert, monday 3-Nov-25 3 34
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Pay bar
Daffodil2017, 20 November, 2015 at 11:15

What are people's thoughts on a pay bar at a wedding? Would you begrudge it as a guest? We are on a small budget and planning an informal, intimate DIY wedding but I keep having wobbles about how...

Anna, monday 3-Nov-25 33 4,557
Buzzee
Readings related to football!?
Buzzee, 23 August, 2011 at 16:56

Looking into readings and we've picked one of the common-ish ones (On Your Wedding Day, i think its called). This will be ready by our teenage nephew, and am looking for something else to be read by...

CarmenCHunt, monday 3-Nov-25 14 9,167
miss_winter14
soft background music for guest arrival?
miss_winter14, 3 March, 2015 at 17:00

You know by now, i'm useless with music- if they're not shouting and screaming, i'm not really there. well i need some soft background music to make a playlist for when guests are arriving to the...

REALLY, sunday 2-Nov-25 28 6,689
Dani
Here's your checklist 101 ✅
Dani, 12 June, 2025 at 10:12

Keep your wedding planning stress-free and organised with the free wedding checklist tool from Hitched! In this video, we’ll walk you through how to use this essential tool to stay on top of every...

Adhelmar, sunday 2-Nov-25 2 102
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Wedding away from home
Elizabeth1990, 10 March, 2025 at 13:19

Hi everyone, just started wedding planning and would love some advice if poss! We live in Northampton but are potentially thinking of a venue in the Lake District which is where we stayed when we got...

Thomas, saturday 1-Nov-25 8 72
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Venue
Brogan, 20 March, 2024 at 18:22

Hi everyone I’m really struggling to find my dream venue We have got roughly 250 day guests and will possibly expand to 300 with evening guests , ideally would want the majority of us staying under 1...

Tiedemannson, saturday 1-Nov-25 4 90
Victoria
Interesting reception entertainment?
Victoria, 24 April, 2024 at 03:47

We are having an indoor/outdoor reception and I need some inspo for reception entertainment. We already have a digital Photo Booth and dancing set up. I’m waiting on rates for a silhouette artist, as...

Mohsin, saturday 1-Nov-25 26 546
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Wedding dress sleeves or cape
Natalie, 20 April, 2025 at 22:27

I really need some help, I have my dress which I love but it's strapless and I want to add a detachable sleeve or cape to hide my arms a little. Any ideas of what would work?

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Personalised singer
Hannah, 6 April, 2024 at 14:43

Hi everyone, I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a singer who will write a personalised song (lyrics about my partner) and perform it at our reception? The Tailors look great but they’re just too...

Alicia, friday 31-Oct-25 1 49
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Decor and Set up
Ivana, 22 December, 2023 at 08:00

Hi ladies, This is my first ever post but I just needed to know!!! I need your help. I’m on a small budget in terms of decorations, so I was going to have mostly candles with some maybe white bud...

Jan, friday 31-Oct-25 19 563 2
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Changed my mind about my wedding dress
ExpensiveBlueHair44854, 6 July, 2020 at 21:24

Hi, Could I have some advice please? I put a 50% deposit (£800) down on a wedding dress 5 days ago mostly due to feeling pressure. I do really like the dress but it just isn’t me and I feel like it...

Onion09, friday 31-Oct-25 9 2,574
Helen
Artificial flowers
Helen, 23 May, 2025 at 15:47

Hi Brides, I'm having a 3 day wedding in July next year and I'm looking for some fabulous artificial flowers that will last the duration of the wedding. Could anyone please recommend any companies...

Onion09, friday 31-Oct-25 8 54
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Car hire prices
karen75, 21 June, 2008 at 16:47

Hi everyone, Just trying to get some quotes together so I can get an idea how much we're going to be looking at for hiring a Limo for our day. Got my first quote through for £355 for stretched white...

Jonnie, friday 31-Oct-25 7 594
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Not too riske hen party game ideas
Sparkly, 25 February, 2010 at 20:46

Hi all! Not a regular hitcher here - am usually found on Babytalk. It's my sister's hen party this weekend and as chief BM I guess I am responsible for the event. I was looking for some not too riske...

CarmenCHunt, friday 31-Oct-25 19 33,168
Dani
Hot off the press: Wedding trends 2026 unveiled! ✨
Dani, 20 October, 2025 at 16:07

Something iconic has landed! Our Wedding Trends 2026 have officially dropped 🎉 From jaw-dropping decor to dreamy dresses... dive in and see what’s set to take the wedding world by storm! Tell us:...

Kate, thursday 30-Oct-25 1 34
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Games to play at a Hen Party Weekend??
BrogstarBride, 22 February, 2013 at 12:55

We are going to a Spa for the weekend and I want to play some fun games in the evening and ideas? x

Alexander, thursday 30-Oct-25 92 8,284
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Furniture hire for diy reception
glaelia, 27 September, 2010 at 22:49

Hi there, looking for some advice re hiring chairs, tables, linens and crockery/cutlery etc for my wedding on 01/10/11. We're doing a DIY reception at a lovely village hall, and looking to be able to...

Harry, thursday 30-Oct-25 14 1,147
Amy
Has anyone used Glamlora?
Amy, 26 August, 2024 at 16:47

Has anyone used glamlora? I am getting married on the 20th of next month. I saw a wedding dress on glamlora that I really like, but I don't often order a wedding dress online. This wedding dress is...

William, thursday 30-Oct-25 36 9,748 1
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Photobooth or Flower wall for guests
Tanya, 11 February, 2025 at 16:49

Hey everyone! I could really use your thoughts on something for my wedding. So, I originally booked a photobooth for fun group shots with all the quirky hats and props. But then I thought – I have...

Shehbaz, thursday 30-Oct-25 5 87
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Unresponsive Stationary Vendor
Marie-Claire, 15 January, 2025 at 10:40

Hi, I put a deposit down for someone to design our wedding invitations in April 2024. I saw they also started selling temporary tattoos in November so emailed them mid-November to ask about...

Mathew, thursday 30-Oct-25 7 84
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Asking for contribution towards wedding album as gift?
loopylou1980, 18 November, 2010 at 11:46

Hi all, I am new to this site, and newly engaged! Woo hoo! We have just booked our photographer and are considering asking for contributions towards our album for our wedding gift. Does this sound...

Markus, thursday 30-Oct-25 10 3,726

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