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Massive crisis of confidence in my wedding dress
Sarah, 16 May, 2022 at 09:41

I need a good talking to! I bought my dress from Wed2b last August and had 'the moment' that you hear about. I absolutely LOVE my dress! Since I bought it I have tried it on again at my seamstress...

Leanne, monday 20-Jun-22 21 1,243
Karen84
Hatton Garden vs. Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
Karen84, 16 December, 2015 at 08:52

Hi all - so we've ticked off a lot of our big jobs but one of the last remaining 'big' things is our wedding bands. OH is not too fussy and wants a simple platinum band, but I am after a half band of...

Studio, monday 20-Jun-22 12 10,746
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Dark underarms........ UPDATE!
, 17 March, 2012 at 07:22

Hello and welcome to my very embarrassing post. I have an ongoing problem that I need help with. My underarms are always really dark. I shave but then I am left with this dark stain, I'm not sure if...

Sky, saturday 18-Jun-22 8 5,600
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How long before getting an engagement ring (for those who decided to get one)?!
Helen, 16 June, 2022 at 09:02

Hello! Just wondered, for those who’s other halves did really want (apparently) to get them an engagement ring, how long you waited after getting engaged?! We got engaged mid March and he didn’t...

Helen, thursday 16-Jun-22 3 94 1
Hannah
20% off Hitched Wedding Invitations ends this Friday
Hannah, 14 June, 2022 at 09:39

20% discount on wedding invites ends this Friday! Click here to browse our designs and start customising your designs Please feel free to message me if you have any questions on our wedding invites! ...

Hannah, tuesday 14-Jun-22 22
Hannah
Advice on sending wedding invites
Hannah, 13 June, 2022 at 11:49

Hey everyone, I want to use this space for us all to share any invitation advice as I know so many people struggle to know what to put in their invitations! With that, Hitched Stationery are also...

Hannah, monday 13-Jun-22 45
daisymoo86
Wedding I Spy
daisymoo86, 7 January, 2016 at 10:47

I'm thinking f putting I Spy cards on the tables to prompt guests to hunt for pictures and upload them to Wdpics. So far I have the following to find: Group Shot of everyone at your table Photo of...

Charles, monday 13-Jun-22 6 1,362 1
miss_winter14
feeling for grooms and best men; written my ruby wedding speech :/
miss_winter14, 10 February, 2015 at 14:25

So i now know how grooms and best men and fobs etc feel. i've written my speech for my parents ruby wedding and i'm convinced it's poo. so i need opinions. please? here it is for you to pick apart for...

Nathan, friday 10-Jun-22 5 1,777
Hannah
Saving money on Wedding Invites
Hannah, 7 June, 2022 at 17:34

Hey everyone, Hitched are doing a limited 20% discount on all Wedding Stationery Just use code: LOVE4LOVE ! This discount can be used on invitations, wedding guest books, seating charts and more! If...

DoiiQuopyday, friday 10-Jun-22 48
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What beer to serve at wedding reception?
Clairej20, 5 April, 2016 at 20:45

Hi ladies, what beer are you serving at your wedding reception? I'd like to serve one lager and one ale but can't decide. We are providing drink for the day ourselves as the bar isn't open until the...

Ellerslie, thursday 9-Jun-22 9 4,715
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I don;t want a wedding!! I just want to marry him xx
SunnyIvoryDecor767, 14 February, 2017 at 11:31

I've recently go engaged to my other half, and so happy that we get to tie the knot, and become a family in name as well as in life. However, the more research i do, the less i want a wedding!!! HELP!...

Tania, thursday 2-Jun-22 14 34,746
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Bride reading
, 6 April, 2014 at 23:47

Somehow between us we have managed to sort out the details for the ceremony (readings music etc, just civil ceremony in reg office). A reading I have chosen is yes I'll marry you by pam ayres, I love...

Osborn, monday 23-May-22 4 1,408
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how to afford a wedding & a new house...
HappyGreenDecor947, 15 October, 2017 at 19:54

My fiance wants us to get a house before the wedding but he said as well that in doing so would push the wedding back and wants to buy a cheap car too. We already rent a house and both have a Help to...

Spleksi, thursday 19-May-22 6 2,204
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Making your own confetti
parma violets, 28 July, 2014 at 22:03

I had a go at making my own confetti today and thought I would share my experiences. I used a £2:50 bunch of roses from Asda with 10 heads. I separated these, laid them on grease proof paper and then...

Tamsin, wednesday 18-May-22 25 16,560 2
Hannah
Does anyone feel stressed and alone in lead up to wedding?
Hannah, 16 May, 2022 at 09:35

Hey everyone, As Community Manager for the forums on Hitched.co.uk, I want to let everyone know this is a safe space for everyone to discuss all their wedding worries and to never feel like you are...

Hannah, monday 16-May-22 81
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Awkwardness around thank you gifts
Sarah, 13 May, 2022 at 10:39

I'm really not sure what to do about thank you gifts.. back story - my dad is quite a volatile & unpredictable character and has in the past caused massive embarrassment and distress at family...

Zoe, friday 13-May-22 5 167
SaSaSi
Hair Extensions - Real versus Clip In??
SaSaSi, 28 February, 2011 at 10:52

Morning Hitchers! Ive been planning on using clip in extensions for my wedding day as I have really fine hair and want it thicker lookin - & have a trial end of month (then make up trial...then I...

Rhian, thursday 12-May-22 9 1,432
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Jewellers to melt down ring?
Bridally, 14 June, 2015 at 16:06

Hey ladies My h2b's mum sadly passed away a couple of years ago. For his 21st she bought him a ring whch he wears every day and means a lot to him. Hes been toying with the idea of getting it dipped...

Dazzle, thursday 12-May-22 3 1,394
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Send help!
Sarah, 9 May, 2022 at 14:13

Ok I think I need help! I found out I can get all of the UK Say Yes To The Dress Seasons on Amazon and now I literally can't stop watching them! I finished Season 2 (40 EPISODES in 5 days ).... The...

Anonbride, tuesday 10-May-22 3 120
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Hair & Make Up Trial
Sarah, 5 May, 2022 at 11:43

Just wondering if/when people are having their hair and make up trials will they be letting their FH see them or take it down / wash it off? I kind of want the whole look to be kept a secret (not just...

Charlotte, friday 6-May-22 6 215
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Invitations
Sarah, 3 May, 2022 at 11:31

Hello all I am finalizing my wedding planning spreadsheet and wondered when I should send out actual invitations for a June 2023 Saturday wedding? I am making them myself so just want to leave myself...

Claire, tuesday 3-May-22 1 182
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Confetti?
hotcookie, 16 April, 2016 at 21:51

We are planning on having a confetti shot after our wedding, and I am currently looking to buy some. It has to be biodegradable, and I think I prefer dried petals. We can get dried lavender (enough...

Pink Princess, sunday 1-May-22 15 4,034 2
laineywhu
Confetti
laineywhu, 5 July, 2010 at 21:55

Is anyone else not having confetti at their weddings? basically we can have confetti at the registry office but we decided against it, basically the way i see it is im gonna spend all day trying to...

Becky, sunday 1-May-22 9 2,052
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Any recommendations for ties / bow ties??
Moonbeam88, 17 May, 2016 at 13:05

We are having normal suits purchased from next. Does anyone have any recommendations for ties / bow ties? We are considering ties for all groomsmen apart from the groom who will have a bow tie so need...

Stefan, thursday 28-Apr-22 5 1,272
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Wedding deposit down, 2 years to go?.....
JadeMayWedding2019, 2 July, 2017 at 22:11

We just put a deposit down today for our wedding venue , our wedding is in just short of two years, 23rd May 2019. it might seem abit far in advance but to stay one step ahead is there anything that...

Diomiakoro, thursday 28-Apr-22 4 1,672
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Guests and their phones during weddings
, 15 April, 2016 at 14:46

Hi all, Seen this image on facebook and before I had even read the story behind it, I knew what it was about and wondered how to prevent it at my own wedding! Basically this image was taken by a...

Lee-Anne, saturday 23-Apr-22 25 3,682
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Where to stay night of the wedding
Sarah, 21 April, 2022 at 15:02

We booked my dream venue, It's a dream for many reasons however one downside is that the venue does not have rooms to stay in not even for the bride & groom. My partner is staying at his mums...

Pauljames78, friday 22-Apr-22 1 169
Hannah
Anyone in need of Seating Charts, Place Cards, Menus, Order of Service etc?
Hannah, 22 April, 2022 at 10:57

Hey everyone! It's Hannah the community manager at Hitched.co.uk and you have until 23:59 TONIGHT to get your discount on Hitched Stationery! So whether you're after invites, save the dates or seating...

Hannah, friday 22-Apr-22 20
Hannah
Need to get invites? Last chance to get 20% off all stationery
Hannah, 21 April, 2022 at 11:50

Hey everyone! It's Hannah from the Hitched team here! We're running 20% off ALL our Hitched Stationery range so if you were looking to get ordering then this is your sign! Use code: EASTER20 to get...

Hannah, thursday 21-Apr-22 26
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When to pay registrar ?
LittleMissB, 2 April, 2011 at 19:18

Hi, we cant book our registars till april (year before wedding) Im just wondering if anyone knows, do we have to pay in full on the day we book them ? Looking at 375 for 2 registrars for the day and...

Yorkshirelass, wednesday 20-Apr-22 19 16,196
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Anyone not having a hen do?
Sarah, 19 April, 2022 at 10:00

Is there anyone not having a hen do? Like nothing at all? I have been having so many problems with my sister and lack of her interest in anything to do with the wedding. She is MOH but as per previous...

Lee-Anne, wednesday 20-Apr-22 5 201
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Dress alterations
Sarah, 14 April, 2022 at 12:35

I am back in full on wedding mode after having my first appointment with my dress seamstress last weekend. I have been quoted quite a hefty sum due to the amount of work that needs doing to my dress...

snowshine123, tuesday 19-Apr-22 5 251

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