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Dani
Black Friday is here! Find deals & more on the Hitched app 🖤
Dani, 4 November, 2024 at 10:04

Hey couples, Are you ready to save big on your wedding? Black Friday is officially here! And with the Hitched app, it’s bringing more than just discounts 💸 🖤 Big savings 🖤 Handy planning tools 🖤...

Dani, monday 4-Nov-24 91 1
smilesjp
Best Foundation?
smilesjp, 9 July, 2014 at 17:02

I have pretty sensitive skin, so during the day i just use a simple mineral foundation. The only issue is it doesn't last all day, and I'm after a foundation that will require as little touch up as...

Keerthi, monday 4-Nov-24 15 2,430
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No corkage venues
Malaika, 3 November, 2024 at 22:23

Hi all! My fiance and I are getting married in July 2025 and we are on a super tight budget i.e. £10 000 or less. Does anybody know of any cheap no corkage venues in or around the Manchester area?

Malaika, sunday 3-Nov-24 10
Dani
What flowers will you have at your wedding? 🌸
Dani, 1 November, 2024 at 14:29

Hey everyone, Happy 1st of November 🌟 We’re kicking off the month with a new Hitched Marketplace highlight, and this time we’re celebrating our incredible florists! From elegant arrangements to bold,...

Bold & bright 💛

8%

1 vote

Classic & simple 🤍

38%

5 votes

Pastel & romantic 💗

46%

6 votes

Why did you choose ""?

Dani, friday 1-Nov-24 16
vintageangel
Groom/Best man etc outfits..matching??
vintageangel, 15 November, 2010 at 13:50

Confused?! Does the Groom, Best man, Father of the bride etc all wear the same? as in matching suits, cravats and waistcoat? Or does the Groom look slightly different from the rest, ie different...

Herry, friday 1-Nov-24 17 51,360
Allison
Negotiating with Vendors - yes or no?
Allison, 1 November, 2024 at 10:40

Hi everyone, I'm wondering what the norm is when it comes to negotiating with vendors... I've had a few quotes back for various different services, from flowers to make-up and photography. Did...

Allison, friday 1-Nov-24 7
Allison
Hair & Makeup - Same person for both?
Allison, 31 October, 2024 at 11:10

Hi everyone, I'm just starting to get prices for hair and make-up (which is shocking me to say the least 😂), but I can't decide if I should be looking for one person to do both, or have different...

Allison, thursday 31-Oct-24 9
I-go-by-many-names
*FLASH UPDATE* Bespoke Vs. ready made rings?
I-go-by-many-names, 24 October, 2013 at 20:19

I have been a lurker on this forum for a while, and am very happy to say that my boyfriend is now my fiance after proposing to me in Italy at the weekend. He bought a fairly cheap ring to propose...

Marc, wednesday 30-Oct-24 32 5,886
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How long after no response from a supplier should i find another?
Laura, 25 October, 2024 at 08:12

We are getting married in just over 18 months and are looking for quite a different cake with a specific design however, I am open to options to alter the design and made it clear that the budget...

Allison, wednesday 30-Oct-24 2 31
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Can i wear a fur cover up/bolero in church ceremony?
Rosie, 25 October, 2024 at 21:24

I’ve got a beautiful strapless dress, but I’m getting married in winter, AND it’s a Catholic wedding so I know shoulders on show isn’t ideal for the actual ceremony. I was thinking I will have some...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 30-Oct-24 1 21
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Preserving Wedding Flowers
Emily, 27 October, 2024 at 16:19

Is anyone choosing to preserve their wedding flowers? Or has anyone had any success stories doing this? Either in resin or dried and framed? I can’t decide whether to do this or not and I don’t know...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 30-Oct-24 1 16
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Wedding in Italy 2025
Abi, 23 May, 2024 at 15:26

Hi all, we are planning a really small (max 20 guests) civil wedding in early June 2025 but struggling to find a venue in Tuscany. All the nice ones I've emailed seem to want 2/3 days exclusive hire...

Leoeventi, wednesday 30-Oct-24 52
Kamille
Beautiful affordable wedding venues and budget
Kamille, 29 October, 2024 at 20:25

Hello, would you be able to recommend venue recommendations for wedding which include reception and how much on average did you spend for your wedding? Thank you

Kamille, tuesday 29-Oct-24 4
Niamh
Children or no children?
Niamh, 18 October, 2024 at 17:53

My fiance and i got engaged in January and are expecting our second child Oct 28-31 !! We originally didnt want children at our wedding when we started discussing marriage in 2020, a few months before...

Shay, tuesday 29-Oct-24 1 61
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Wedding dj
Richard, 29 October, 2024 at 19:22

Hi everyone, We are getting married at a tipi venue in North Yorkshire in August next year. Can anyone recommend a really good DJ please?

Richard, tuesday 29-Oct-24 2
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Show me your wedding dresses :)
Blondie_bride, 5 March, 2017 at 14:59

Hello lovely brides and bride to be's, I have been to a few bridal boutiques and still not found 'the one'. There's a couple I like but I haven't found anything with the wow factor that I am after. I...

Chemixtu, monday 28-Oct-24 32 6,005
Sash+Shaun
Adding Menu options for guests to select
Sash+Shaun, 16 October, 2024 at 14:37

Hi there, We’ve recently sent out our invites, but never included a section for people to send back what their food choices are, as we assumed this can be done on the website, but I can’t find out...

Rachel, monday 28-Oct-24 1 19
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DIY Makeup
, 27 October, 2017 at 09:22

Hi guys! Any other brides planning on doing their own makeup on the big day? I couldn’t believe how expensive it was, and with a tight budget, don’t have much of a choice! Even debating doing my hair...

Mahira, monday 28-Oct-24 7 2,303
Dani
🚀 Hitched Wedding Trends Report 2025 has launched! 🚀
Dani, 28 October, 2024 at 12:38

Hey Hitched Huns! It's the moment we’ve all been waiting for... the Hitched 2025 Wedding Trends Report has officially dropped 🎉 Vote for your fave here Get ready to dive in and discover what’s set to...

Dani, monday 28-Oct-24 41 1
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Wedding website private pages - help please!
Beth, 10 July, 2023 at 16:17

Hi, I am trying to create a page on my website which is password protected for some guests who are staying with us at the venue. I click on private but it doesn’t ask me to put in a password and the...

Gabezek, monday 28-Oct-24 4 278
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The Magic of Caricatures
Berton, 9 October, 2024 at 13:29

How about making your wedding truly memorable? You stand in front of your loved ones, exchange vows and at this moment there is an atmosphere of joy and fun in the air. Everyone around is smiling and...

Marquis, monday 28-Oct-24 1 39
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Photo App for wedding guest to upload pictures too.
Tanya, 4 October, 2024 at 15:15

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...

Clare, sunday 27-Oct-24 1 28
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Wedding dresses under £500
Maisie, 9 October, 2024 at 23:50

Finally getting the ball rolling on planning out wedding! Now I'm not really wanting to spend a crazy amount of money on a wedding dress but I also want it to be gorgous. Does anyone know of a bridal...

RomanticGreenStation, sunday 27-Oct-24 2 20
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Grow Old With Me - Tom Odell, does anyone have the clean version of this song?
Emily, 12 June, 2024 at 15:15

We are really wanting this song for the registration of the marriage however I can't find a clean version anywhere that doesn't have the lyrics "make me come" in the song! If anyone has an edited...

Jack, saturday 26-Oct-24 76
Amy
Evening food - Good idea or waste of money?
Amy, 10 October, 2024 at 14:07

I am undecided on whether or not to have food in the evening at our wedding. I believe that people will be focused on getting drunk and the food will go to waste but some people have said its nice to...

Rosie, friday 25-Oct-24 6 159
chloe24
Classic mini car hire help sussex
chloe24, 24 November, 2013 at 18:04

Hi everyone, im struggling....I want to hire a mini car (the old type!) for my OH as he is mini made, but struggling to find someone local there is someone who does a stretch limo mini which is cool...

Moniquemo4, friday 25-Oct-24 6 2,416
Lianne
Table Centre Pieces
Lianne, 18 August, 2024 at 13:59

Hi all, I’m struggling for ideas on table centre pieces and was wondering if anyone could spark some inspiration in me?

Hellen, friday 25-Oct-24 28 770 2
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Wedding invitation
Charlotte, 2 October, 2024 at 20:50

Hi where do you all get your wedding invitations. I'm only having family and a few friends but would still like some that doesn't cost the earth x

Dharshan, friday 25-Oct-24 5 203
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Rsvps
Rachael, 23 August, 2024 at 11:19

When my guests enter their name on the confirm attendance section it says 0 matches to that name what am I doing wrong?

Millie, friday 25-Oct-24 1 20
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Giving notice
Katy, 1 April, 2024 at 22:31

I am about to give notice to my local registry office but it says you'll need mothers birth certificate if born after 1983, my partner is born after 1983 but has no contact with his mother and no way...

ZunAira., friday 25-Oct-24 2 163
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Any one used JJ's House???
ExcitedBride.com, 15 August, 2011 at 10:12

Hi All, Has anyone used JJ's House for their BM dresses?? If so because they are in America is there anything 'extra' that I would need to do? I.e. customs taxes etc? Also what do the made to measure...

Vanessa, thursday 24-Oct-24 15 39,059
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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...

IrvinBurger, tuesday 22-Oct-24 2 64

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