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