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Lyndsay
Celebrant or registrar
Lyndsay, 25 February, 2025 at 18:21

Hi me and my partner are really struggling to decide between having a celebrant or a registrar marry us - please tell us the pros and cons of both and what other people have decided on!

Joshua, monday 5-Jan-26 3 109
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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...

Warner, sunday 4-Jan-26 9 103
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Hen do ideas in Birmingham
Hannah, 29 January, 2025 at 16:21

Hello, I’m just popping a message on to ask if anyone knows if any ideas to do for my hen do? I’m thinking of having in the city of Birmingham but I don’t know where to start looking for ideas as...

Grubman, sunday 4-Jan-26 14 287
Hannah
Iphone content creator!
Hannah, 11 June, 2025 at 14:22

Hi everyone! August 2026 bride here 🫶🏻 I was wondering if there are any iPhone content creators looking to build their portfolio and would be able to capture my wedding please? Date is 17/08/2026 in...

Sam, saturday 3-Jan-26 1 22
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Ceremony time/ change of wedding date
Ellen, 2 May, 2023 at 12:38

Hi everyone, Feeling a little bit stressed, I have provisionally booked my wedding on the 24th August next year which is the bank holiday weekend. The registrar can only offer 11:30am or 2:30pm for...

Natasha, saturday 3-Jan-26 9 736
Dani
What’s the average price tag for a 2025 wedding? Find out here! 👀
Dani, 10 March, 2025 at 16:20

Curious about how much the average UK wedding costs in 2025? 💸 We’ve surveyed over 3,000 couples to uncover what they’re spending, plus exciting insights on wedding trends! Check out the latest stats...

Williamjason, saturday 3-Jan-26 11 684 1
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Shotgun wedding
, 7 September, 2013 at 12:31

Hi all! I have recently discovered that me and the husband to be are expecting a baby. We have our big white church wedding and proper reception all booked and part paid. Despite this, as much as I...

MrKeAn, saturday 3-Jan-26 22 3,737
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Wedding insurance to cover unexpected pregnancy
Acquiescence, 4 August, 2014 at 22:47

Hello! This is my first post so nice to meet you all. We are about to book our wedding for june 2015. We are also trying for a baby. We have been trying for a long time and so don't think it would be...

Jolden, thursday 1-Jan-26 49 12,029
knitting_vixen
classy hen games/tricks/activities
knitting_vixen, 21 January, 2011 at 15:15

Hi ladies, My SIL's hen party is coming up and we are trying to think of some things to do during the hen party- i.e. a few little surprises for the bride. Her hen do is a rather classy affair- having...

Narika, thursday 1-Jan-26 6 18,934
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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...

Lisu2025, tuesday 30-Dec-25 13 129
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Small Budget Wedding
Sara, 13 December, 2025 at 09:10

Does anyone have any recommendations for an intimate wedding for 50-60 guests maximum, in Wales under £7,000. Thank you x

Sitebo6871, tuesday 30-Dec-25 6 83
Kara
Scottish Twilight wedding
Kara, 29 December, 2025 at 23:57

Hi, I’m looking for venues in Glasgow, Ayrshire or Dumfries and Galloway which can accommodate evening ceremonies followed by a party for up to 80 guests. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Kara, monday 29-Dec-25 7
Ellie
Ceiling drapes
Ellie, 28 December, 2025 at 20:28

I am looking for a company that provides ceiling drapes. I will attach what I like above. We are getting married in Kettering so will have to be around that area please. I am having trouble finding...

Ellie, sunday 28-Dec-25 9
gnomette
Hen night quiz ideas please
gnomette, 16 April, 2009 at 15:48

I've been asked to do a a true or false style quiz about the bride for her hen night and I'm running out of ideas for questions. If anyone has any ideas I'd be most grateful, they can be as daft as...

Jonty, saturday 27-Dec-25 2 6,973
samidolls
Share your wedding readings *UPDATED- We've finally picked some!*
samidolls, 19 January, 2015 at 19:39

So we are trying to find something none religious to have read at the wedding. I've seen one I like, but I would like a second reading aswell. We want something that somebody else can read so nothing...

Charles, saturday 27-Dec-25 16 4,631
leni
Does Red and Silver go?
leni, 30 March, 2009 at 09:12

Our theme was Red, Gold and Ivory as it's christmas and the reception venue uses red and gold as it's theme. I can't find gold shoes for the bridesmaids and am now debating red, silver and ivory....

Eric, saturday 27-Dec-25 7 14,364
Vikster79
Those using luggage tags for guest name tags?
Vikster79, 1 December, 2010 at 10:51

How are you printing on them, or are you writing? Just had a good idea about our favours but i cant find where i could buy them so want to do it myself, but wondered how i would print on a card...

Eric, saturday 27-Dec-25 16 18,028
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Divorce decree absolute
Sarah, 26 February, 2024 at 16:16

My fiance needs his divorce decree to be provided to the registrar, he has a copy of this decree absolute in digital/pdf format. Will this be acceptable that we simply print it or does it need to come...

Shaikh, saturday 27-Dec-25 13 272
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Who should pay for suit hire
Sarah Anderson, 17 November, 2011 at 17:04

Hi all I am quite new the forum but i am really enjoying it! It makes me feel like you have support from people in the same boat. I have a question, I am currently looking at suit hire for my OH, best...

Aqib, saturday 27-Dec-25 32 4,709
Storky
A wedding fight in a Hitched paper bag...
Storky, 8 June, 2011 at 16:25

Chucks in bank details for a cash transfer, an overbearing MIL and a butterfly release.

Wordlepopolsku, saturday 27-Dec-25 372 14,545
Chidders
Mass dress flash
Chidders, 14 March, 2012 at 17:06

Please. We haven't had one of these for ages, pile in and flash us your dress. Model Me

Wordlepopolsku, saturday 27-Dec-25 968 214,184 2
NewlyWedGirl
mr and mrs quiz questions needed please..
NewlyWedGirl, 13 August, 2008 at 16:34

Hi Its my friends hen night on Friday and I'm planning on doing a Mr and Mrs Quiz that night. Do any of you have any good questions that you wouldn't mind sharing? Thanks

Wordlepopolsku, saturday 27-Dec-25 8 231,926
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...

Aaron, friday 26-Dec-25 10 1,300
Katherine
Tasks to be done by individuals
Katherine, 21 November, 2023 at 21:28

I discussed with my groom, I felt it important to inject our individuality into things and it would be nice to do stuff like make invitations together Tonight he has insisted he has no individual...

William, friday 26-Dec-25 2 102 1
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Suits, Wo do you get them for???
BrogstarBride, 28 October, 2012 at 12:24

Do you get matching suits waistcoat cravat etc for your ushers aswell?! Are they in your wedding photos? Or is it just groom, best man, father of groom and father of bride? x

Lexie, thursday 25-Dec-25 10 6,203
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June 2023 Brides
Sarah, 23 August, 2022 at 09:27

Hey everyone! Any one else getting married June 2023? Where are you at with it all? I've been in a quiet period as everything is done that can be done at this stage... I've had a lull for the last 3-4...

Lexie, thursday 25-Dec-25 10 393 1
Charly
Bridesmaid dresses
Charly, 20 June, 2024 at 21:38

Hey ladies, can you recommend places to find bridesmaid dresses from please. My maids range from sizes 8 - 22 so I'm struggling to find the same design across multiple sizes. Every time I search it...

Lexie, thursday 25-Dec-25 28 1,369 6
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Bridesmaid dress colours - help! 💐
Georgia, 9 April, 2025 at 22:39

I’m in need of help and I know that you’ll all have some great advice! My florist and I have put together a mood board for the flowers I’d like as I want some bright colours. I need help deciding on...

Lexie, thursday 25-Dec-25 4 63
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Yorkshire venues
Emma, 15 June, 2025 at 15:09

Hi all, newly engaged and starting planning! I'm looking for a barn type venue where we can have an afternoon wedding and go straight into the evening Does anyone know anywhere in the Yorkshire area...

Arham, wednesday 24-Dec-25 6 115 1
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Choosing a celebrant
Juliette, 24 December, 2025 at 19:51

Just wondering what I should be looking for when searching for a celebrant? What makes a great celebrant? What questions should I ask? What are the must haves and red flags?

Juliette, wednesday 24-Dec-25 6
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Printer recommendation
FutureMrsTz, 30 March, 2017 at 10:54

Hi Hitchers! Can anyone recommend a good company that does printing on card? I'm looking to get a cover for my order of service. I would like A5 size (or whatever size A4 folded comes out as ) as I...

Tom, wednesday 24-Dec-25 9 1,650
Pink Roses
Signing the register...with your old name or new one!?
Pink Roses, 11 June, 2015 at 21:50

Hi everyone, I've asked everyone I know and no one can tell me whether when signing the register do you sign it with your 'old'/maiden name or do you sign it with your 'new' married name!? I just...

Linn, wednesday 24-Dec-25 7 3,729

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