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Anyone ever had a wedding in a village hall?
StigOfTheNorth, 22 February, 2015 at 17:17

...And if so, what were the pros and cons? Was it labour intensive? and did you hire friends/family or outside help for serving drinks/cleanup etc. We are considering doing this. Any...

Alice, wednesday 22-Mar-23 10 6,857
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Worried about my IBS and Travel sickness for the wedding!!!
BrogstarBride, 4 March, 2013 at 15:10

I have IBS and take Mebeverine but its triggered off by cheese, cauliflower cheese sauce, and particularly when im stressed, nervous or excited lol. Great combination for my wedding day! I am avoiding...

Moniquemo4, tuesday 21-Mar-23 8 1,564 1
laurafish
Brown card for printing
laurafish, 23 April, 2015 at 09:45

After spending days trying to find what we need, it occurred to me that maybe someone here would be able to help. We would like our invitations and probably all the rest of the stationery) to be...

MackenzieSanders, monday 20-Mar-23 7 2,692
samidolls
Disposable Cameras
samidolls, 14 June, 2015 at 22:45

Does anybody know where I can buy cheap disposable cameras? I only need 5, not bothered if they are wedding themed. They are going to be favors for the kids at the wedding along with I spy cards. The...

Janet, monday 13-Mar-23 15 4,354
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Tipi wedding
Kirsty, 23 February, 2023 at 15:51

Has anyone had a or planning a Tipi wedding reception? We are having our Tipi wedding reception at our local village hall. We are having our ceremony at our church and then the reception on the field...

KkkzellChUck, monday 6-Mar-23 13 167
Gbutterfly
Thoughts on bubbles vs. confetti?
Gbutterfly, 31 August, 2011 at 16:37

Me and OH are having a debate on this. We both love bubbles, and have had a bubble machine suggested to us for when we walk down the aisle instead of everyone blowing bubbles. I've also heard though...

PhotographybyBillHad, sunday 5-Mar-23 11 1,505
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Engaged, but parents don't even know about her (long, lgbt)
sunshine_bunny, 5 April, 2017 at 11:57

Hi everyone, I very recently got engaged, and I didn't realise two things: 1) just how happy it'd make me, and how keen I am to plan a wedding..I thought I wouldn't care too much about weddings and...

Stever, monday 27-Feb-23 5 1,264
Holly
Videographer - Contract?
Holly, 25 February, 2023 at 19:20

Hi all, We met a videographer today whose work we really like and as a person seems really lovely, and is offering an amazing deal this weekend as part of a wedding show that we went to. We've been in...

Melissa, monday 27-Feb-23 1 94
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Pregnant Bridesmaid = Maternity Dress?
RomanticPinkConfetti627, 5 November, 2017 at 09:46

Hi guys, just a little question regarding maternity bridesmaid dresses. What is the actual difference? I have looked at a few and they look exactly the same as normal bridesmaid dresses. One of my...

Amanda, tuesday 21-Feb-23 1 380
Hannah
Hitched Stationery discount for February
Hannah, 22 February, 2022 at 09:37

Morning all! I'm Hannah from the Marketing team at Hitched! I've noticed a couple of posts on here in regards to Stationery questions so if anyone does have any invite/save the date/seating chart etc....

Nicola, monday 20-Feb-23 1 54
MissAmyV
Getting married without your parents
MissAmyV, 16 June, 2013 at 12:43

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum so a little introduction first. I'm 27, soon to be 28, my fiancé proposed on 1 August 2012 and we have just booked the venue and ceremony at a lovely little hotel in...

Melanie, friday 17-Feb-23 17 4,410
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Holiday Cottage Rental for Reception
SunnyGreenConfetti967, 15 October, 2017 at 12:24

Hi, recently engaged and hoping to be tying the knot around this time next year. This is my first time posting on here but have been spending some time reading other threads! We would like to get...

Yana, thursday 16-Feb-23 7 1,312
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Wedding Transport- Tractor and Trailer wanted
amylou1643, 11 February, 2013 at 19:59

I'm looking for a tractor and trailer to hire to take our wedding party from the church to the reception venue. Can anyone recommend someone or at least tell me of any they know? Lots of websites say...

Nick, thursday 16-Feb-23 3 3,335
Estina
Wedding insurance
Estina, 14 February, 2023 at 10:38

Hello all, Was wondering if someone could explain to me how wedding insurance works. How soon can I buy it and for how much. I am not getting married until next October is it too early to buy. Any...

Jinab, wednesday 15-Feb-23 118
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Fussy eater -arghh
H2b2013, 4 June, 2013 at 21:16

Hi All, feeling a little worked up and needed some advice, particularly guidance on whether I am bring thoughtless, so hoping you can help! My dad's girlfriend has advised us that she doesn't eat...

Laura, monday 6-Feb-23 19 2,505
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Cancel big white wedding to elope in vegas?
Honey, 30 January, 2023 at 14:17

Did anyone get so stressed with planning a big wedding that they decided to just call it off and elope? I’m so tempted. I don’t have any true friends who have supported me throughout the wedding, so...

Melissa, tuesday 31-Jan-23 5 118
Tigsy87
I hate how I look ?
Tigsy87, 1 November, 2014 at 17:07

Ok this may be the most vain wedding forum post ever but I really hate how I look in photos. I always think I look great before I go out but then I see a pic and I think "oh god". I know it sounds...

Melissa, tuesday 31-Jan-23 16 3,388
goldpants
First ever bikini wax for wedding
goldpants, 7 March, 2014 at 11:49

Hi hitchers, So I decided a couple of months ago to face my fears and book my first ever bikini wax. I'd never tried it before, imagining pain and utter embarrasment and shame, and thought I would...

Onur, monday 30-Jan-23 29 7,966
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Flowers!!!
, 30 August, 2017 at 09:58

Hi, be gentle with me - first post! I've watched every possible wedding programme on TV over the last few years and knew roughly what to expect costing-wise for most wedding related things. Most...

Global, saturday 21-Jan-23 11 2,257
Daisy Bell
Newbie wanting a small wedding with just the two of us
Daisy Bell, 25 September, 2014 at 08:21

Hi all, I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself. My boyfriend and I have been together 2.5 years now and although he hasn't proposed yet, we are planning to get married next year. Just a bit about...

Emma, thursday 19-Jan-23 17 12,374
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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...

Romina, monday 9-Jan-23 18 5,759
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Religious blessing after a civil service?
Jelly_Bean, 26 July, 2010 at 10:29

Hi everyone I was just wondering of anyone else is thinking about doing/ has done this? We're having a civil ceremony but the venue we're using has a lovely little chapel that apparently a lot of...

Peggy, sunday 8-Jan-23 7 6,459
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7K for a wedding package?
Alisha, 29 December, 2022 at 12:13

So my overall budget is 10k for absolutely everything. I was hoping to find a venue near me that has the full package for 7k ie ceremony food drinks evening do dj and dancefloor ectThen the remaining...

SdvillPak, tuesday 3-Jan-23 8 681 1
KJHC
Feeling stressed, exhausted, bored, irritable and short-tempered!
KJHC, 28 March, 2016 at 14:35

Hi all, Apologies in advance for the moan - just feel like I need to get it all out as trying to come across as the excited bride all the time is quite draining! It's our wedding in three weeks (!)...

KailaOrtiz, monday 26-Dec-22 9 1,775
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Rings...how much to spend?
katie80uk, 1 May, 2014 at 13:04

Havent even started looking at wedding rings but really not sure where to start? Obviously my engagement ring is gorgeous and havent a clue how much it cost but thats the ring that is meant to be the...

Alisson, sunday 25-Dec-22 23 2,897
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Where can I get good quality photos printed ?
Kilner, 24 September, 2015 at 18:47

Hi I have my wedding pics now on a usb and would like to get some printed. Our printer is not good enough to get quality prints so can anyone recommend anywhere please? I was thinking of Boots or...

Egypt, sunday 25-Dec-22 14 9,692 1
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wedding insomnia
, 27 April, 2014 at 04:24

Hi everyone, Does anyone lie awake at night obsessing over their wedding? It seems that the closer the wedding the worse it's getting. I'm not stressed or worried over anything because so far...

Hannah, saturday 24-Dec-22 8 1,201
ShootingStar2012
Inviting 'former' best friend?!?
ShootingStar2012, 25 April, 2013 at 22:57

Hi everyone, been pondering this one for a while now and would like to know what you all think... While I was at uni, graduated 5 years ago, there were three of us that were really close. We lived...

Success, monday 19-Dec-22 10 2,754
*Pugsley*
Opinions..... How much money to give as a gift at a wedding?
*Pugsley*, 1 July, 2013 at 17:22

Hi all, Just sitting here (wasting time at work) and got me thinking... If you're a guest at a wedding where they request money towards honeymoon etc etc, how much would you give? At recent weddings...

Green, friday 16-Dec-22 79 122,785
becca030713
People with school age children getting married on a week day/term time
becca030713, 25 November, 2013 at 13:48

Hi everyone, Is anyone else with children getting married on a week day during term time? To cut a long story short we're getting married on a Thursday and we have a 4 year old son in reception year...

Aaron, tuesday 6-Dec-22 26 8,050
daisymoo86
No Speeches
daisymoo86, 21 January, 2014 at 12:37

Hi Everyone We are thinking about not having any formal speeches on our big day. OH is very shy, as is Dad and BM. So I didnt want to put them under any pressure on the day. I just want everyone to...

Eric, tuesday 6-Dec-22 13 3,104
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first dance? what style of dance?
spursbabe, 31 August, 2009 at 08:27

Hi all, Hope wedding plans are all going well, only two months to go for me now, well excited. me and my H2B had dance lessons a while back and got a routine ready for first dance, nothing crazy, we...

Jasper, thursday 1-Dec-22 4 1,513

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