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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 4,037 2
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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 2,054
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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 1,274
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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 1,675
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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 3,685
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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
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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 28
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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 16,221
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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
Hannah
20% off Hitched Stationery!
Hannah, 19 April, 2022 at 11:50

Morning everyone! Bank Holiday may be over but Hitched is still giving a 20% discount on stationery! Be quick though as the offer won't be around for much longer. Order all your stationery from Save...

Hannah, tuesday 19-Apr-22 32
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Annoyed with the Registrars
HappyPinkHair15172, 10 May, 2020 at 17:36

Hi All Just wondered if anyone else was being told to stump up more cash by their Registrars? I've been waiting for weeks for the Liverpool Registrars to get back to me about postponing and...

Emma, sunday 17-Apr-22 22 3,024
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Black Cabs for wedding transport
bronnie29, 29 January, 2012 at 13:54

Has anyone booked a black cab for their wedding transport in London, that isn't too expensive? I can't find a normal taxi company that will let me book this far in advance, but all the specialist...

London, wednesday 13-Apr-22 4 1,946
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Feeling like i will never had a good girly dress day experience
Sarah, 5 April, 2022 at 12:06

Sorry for the poor me post but I'm feeling a little deflated with the situations I have met so far with both my wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses appointments. I had an upsetting time buying my...

JiLlaks, wednesday 13-Apr-22 8 426
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Seamstress cost
Sarah, 9 April, 2022 at 11:50

Wow! Who knew it could be so expensive to have your wedding dress altered?! I have a beautiful ball gown style dress with multi (different length) layer organza fabric skirt & train. I bought it...

RomanticGreenStation, saturday 9-Apr-22 1 160 1
Hannah
What Is The Role of Your Mum at Your Wedding?
Hannah, 16 March, 2022 at 15:05

Hey everyone! It's Hannah- the Community Manager from Hitched.co.uk. We are wanting to hear from you all about the role of your Mum at your Wedding! Some of our questions include: - What involvement...

Michelle, thursday 31-Mar-22 5 217
Hannah
Do You Feel Obliged to Invite Someone to Your Wedding?
Hannah, 11 March, 2022 at 16:44

Hey Everyone! I hope you are all looking forward to the weekend! I'm the Community Manager at Hitched.co.uk and we want to hear your opinions and advice! Have you felt like you have to invite someone...

Sophie, thursday 31-Mar-22 6 307
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suspender belt over or under knickers?!
freb2reh, 22 September, 2010 at 11:15

I hope this doesn't sound to daft but I just thought I would pose the question. I want to wear a suspender on the big day but in all the images on line they have the little straps over your undies. I...

Giarra, sunday 27-Mar-22 10 16,709
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Bride and Groom sitting alone....your thought?
Princess Bride 2013, 2 July, 2013 at 10:32

I feel that upon reflection its seems impossible for us to have a top table without issues. After conversations with family it is apparent how much of an issue sitting/ not sitting with us is,it's...

Yousef, wednesday 23-Mar-22 15 5,787
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Looking for a student or novice videographer
Bee26, 17 February, 2013 at 20:08

Ive seen posts on here in the past from videographers who are just starting out and need experience offering to film weddings for free or for a small fee, which is what I am looking for. I get married...

Yousef, wednesday 23-Mar-22 8 7,191
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Wedding Weight Loss
fancyfree, 10 August, 2009 at 18:44

Hello, Just wondering if anyone else was looking to shift a bit of weight before the big day? I've lost some already, have 8 months to go, ordered my wedding dress a few weeks ago - in a slightly snug...

Faruk, sunday 20-Mar-22 196 16,036
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These are no ordinary M&S knickers...
teeheeyoucrazyguys!, 24 February, 2009 at 16:49

These are useless knickers!! Infact they are a size 18 and despite the 34 inch waist I profess to have I am rather perturbed that they are classed as a size 18..... the basque arrived too, I'll keep...

Faruk, sunday 20-Mar-22 7 926
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Indulgent wedding dress ideas!!! *flashes*
goldpants, 11 October, 2012 at 14:13

So I've been engaged since February this year and not getting married until May 2014 but have been looking at dresses online for months. In my head I think I know the styles that will flatter, and...

Faruk, sunday 20-Mar-22 47 18,816
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***SillyWrong's Spanish wedding report*** - longer than a thesis!
SillyWrong, 25 November, 2014 at 13:37

I’m not even exaggerating, this is one looooong report. Personally, I love a good long juicy report, which is why I’ve written it that way myself … I’ll not be offended though if you just look at the...

Faruk, sunday 20-Mar-22 48 8,048
Hannah
Is Your Dog Attending Your Wedding?!
Hannah, 18 March, 2022 at 10:08

Morning all! I'm Hannah the Community Manager At Hitched! Wanted to jump on and wish everyone a great weekend! We are currently doing some research on dogs at weddings (we've seen a HUGE trend in...

Tammym86, friday 18-Mar-22 3 73
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O/T Cat and dog owners DO NOT USE BOB MARTIN SPOT ON TREATMENT!!!
, 27 September, 2010 at 16:59

On Thursday night my dog was scratching so we gave her a flea bath and combed through her coat...we also have 4 cats, (3 moggies and a main coon). Of course they all had to be treated so we ran to the...

Deanna, thursday 17-Mar-22 29 9,908
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Bridesmaid Flash..... :-)
Katie V, 29 July, 2015 at 17:12

At the alter..... Me & her sister, the other bridesmaid...... And finally me & the bride.....one during the day & the other in the early hours once I had my onesie on & she'd put on a...

Elive, monday 14-Mar-22 11 2,568
Hannah
How Much Would You Pay For a Hen Do?
Hannah, 10 March, 2022 at 09:57

Good morning everyone! It's Hannah here- The Community Manager for Hitched.co.uk We are currently gathering feedback from our users and want to hear from you! Today's topic is all about HEN DO'S Our...

Georgina, sunday 13-Mar-22 5 1,196
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SPOTIFY - for a wedding??
, 20 August, 2012 at 12:42

Hi girls, my hubby to be is adament that we can use Spotify at our wedding instead of a DJ. Myself, well Im undecided. I think that a DJ is a focal point and that a DJ ultimately encourages people to...

John, thursday 10-Mar-22 16 12,562
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'Kissing you' instrumental - piano or string download needed urgently!!!
twirlietracy, 23 September, 2013 at 23:49

Hi! Am not new to browsing but new to posting I am getting married in 11 days and even though we have decided on all our ceremony music, now it comes to downloading it I can't find what I really want!...

Tomas, friday 4-Mar-22 3 1,499

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