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Robes for morning of the wedding
cerysrichards, 3 January, 2014 at 11:47

I'm after some robes or tops for the morning of the wedding for me and my bridesmaids - any ideas / pics where to get some cheaply! thank you xx

Anonbride, wednesday 2-Mar-22 13 3,890
Hannah
Less than 24 hours left to get 25% off Hitched Stationery
Hannah, 28 February, 2022 at 16:41

Good afternoon all, I'm Hannah- the community manager for forums on Hitched and this is your very last chance to benefit from our Stationery discount . We won’t be giving a discount like this for a...

Hannah, monday 28-Feb-22 28
Chloe
Timing for evening guests traveling 100miles
Chloe, 23 February, 2022 at 19:35

Hi ladies, Please I need some help 😬 what is the average time for a ceremony to start? We're only having 70 guests for the whole day however it's cheaper for 50 for the ceremony with an extra 20 for...

Anonbride, friday 25-Feb-22 10 246
Hannah
3 Days Left to Claim 25% off Your Wedding Stationery
Hannah, 25 February, 2022 at 10:01

Hey everyone! I'm Hannah- the community manager for forums on Hitched and this is your last chance to grab our Hitched Stationery Discount! We won't be doing a large discount like this for a while so...

Hannah, friday 25-Feb-22 24
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DIY Table decorations - Onion/bear grass advice!
sami_3r, 8 September, 2014 at 13:57

Hi there, I am making my own table decorations, and I have bought some artificial grass to try and achieve something like this... Can anyone give me any advice on how to get the grass to stay in...

Jacqueline, thursday 24-Feb-22 3 18,067
Hannah
only 4 days left to get your 25% Hitched Stationery Discount
Hannah, 24 February, 2022 at 17:33

Hey everyone! I'm Hannah- the community manager for forums on Hitched and I wanted to do a last call out for our Hitched Stationery Discount! We’re giving with code: VDAY25 The discount is only valid...

Hannah, thursday 24-Feb-22 18
Hannah
Exclusive 25% Discount on Hitched Stationery- From Us to You!
Hannah, 15 February, 2022 at 17:21

Hey Everyone, As it’s the season of love, at Hitched we thought we could treat you all with an exclusive 25% discount on all products within our Hitched Stationery range! From Save the Dates, to...

Hannah, thursday 24-Feb-22 1 49
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Job titles when giving notice
PengAly, 1 September, 2016 at 11:08

Hi, So this may seem really silly but back in July we gave notice for our marriage which isn't until May 2017. The part where we give our occupation I sort of embellished a little to make it sound...

Duroi, wednesday 23-Feb-22 12 6,113
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Save the dates?
Amber, 20 February, 2022 at 16:45

We've been engaged over 2 years now, finally booked our venue for 11th August 2023, so 18 months away. I have read save the dates should be given out 4 to 6 months prior, however our guest list isn't...

Charlotte, tuesday 22-Feb-22 7 227
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Venue Hunt - South East
Anne-Marie, 15 February, 2022 at 15:14

Hi all HELP im struggling to find a venue to host the entire day. Were after a venue that isnt ‘white’ has accommodation, can be outside or inside, but not a hotel! 🙁 am i looking for the impossible?

Saphireangel, monday 21-Feb-22 11 245
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Food truck venues
LuxuriousOrangeStationery674, 27 September, 2016 at 21:57

So my fiancee and I want to have food trucks at our wedding as we'd like to keep it pretty informal, and have seen a few threads on here with excellent advice about different companies and whatnot....

Suzanne, friday 18-Feb-22 4 877
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Can’t find dj
June, 14 February, 2022 at 08:44

Can anyone recommend a DJ for west london area please?

Hannah, wednesday 16-Feb-22 1 31
Cosmopolitan
Dieting to fit into wedding dress
Cosmopolitan, 22 March, 2009 at 08:05

We've just confirmed our date and I want to order my dress now! I saw a dress years ago in a magazine and always said I would have that when I got married. Anyway, I popped into a local Bridal shop on...

Kim, tuesday 15-Feb-22 19 2,277
Soon2bMrsCB
Wedding Venues in kent with Hog Roast
Soon2bMrsCB, 11 September, 2012 at 15:20

Hi all Im new to this forum but am trying to plan my wedding, the only thing my h2b has asked for is if we can have a hog roast, we live in Dover so any ideas of any venues near by would be a great...

Erma, wednesday 9-Feb-22 4 1,438
Kayleigh
Evening invitations
Kayleigh, 1 February, 2022 at 21:24

So I plan to send save the dates 12months before then my formal invitations 6months before .... But what about evening only invites? Are people planning to send them at the same time as their day...

Hannah, tuesday 8-Feb-22 8 238 1
Jumbly Girl
Londoners - fitness question!
Jumbly Girl, 21 October, 2009 at 12:29

Calling fellow Londoner brides, In attempt to get in shape ahead of our wedding, I finally bitten the bullet and decided to start doing some exercise. Can anyone suggest any walk-in/pay-per-class...

Smithzane, tuesday 8-Feb-22 21 1,788
maidenheadgirl
Sweet cart/buffet Ideas and if possible a flash
maidenheadgirl, 19 June, 2012 at 14:56

Our evening buffet is not going to feature dessert so I thought a chocolate fountain or Sweetie cart would be ideal for folks with a sweet tooth. I have a friend who has a proper catering size...

Yousef, monday 7-Feb-22 13 15,667
JellyBellyBride
Do I walk in with the fur stole on or off??
JellyBellyBride, 20 August, 2014 at 16:33

While I was daydreaming about how I see the wedding going earlier today (as you do, when you're meant to be working!) I wondered if I should walk in wearing my fur stole (faux, might I add). I've got...

Jane, thursday 3-Feb-22 8 2,273
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Village hall decoration
Trollhammeran, 27 September, 2017 at 07:01

Hi. We're having our reception in the local village hall and looking for some decoration ideas. We were planning on having the dj out of the way on the stage, maybe hang some lights down in front but...

Mats, saturday 29-Jan-22 5 1,038
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What title are you going to use if you're not changing your surname?
HappyGoldCars770, 26 March, 2017 at 18:12

My partner and I are getting married in May and for a variety of reasons, I'm not intending to change my surname. I'm just wondering what other people who've chosen not to change their name have...

Grab, monday 24-Jan-22 8 1,310
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Woodland venues
ExpensiveIvoryDiamonds634, 16 September, 2016 at 20:30

Hi! I've got a dream of getting married in some woodlands, and then going to a reception maybe in a converted barn or somewhere with shelter, electricity etc! So we are all warm and dry should the...

RomanticOrangeConfet, thursday 20-Jan-22 7 1,121
SecretSquirrel123
Where did you get your Flower Girl dresses?
SecretSquirrel123, 7 May, 2012 at 10:06

Hi All, I'm having a nightmare trying to find flower girl dresses I saw some beautiful ones in Monsoon and before I knew it they were sold out - I'm kicking myself for not buying them there and then!...

Ruralinner, monday 17-Jan-22 44 16,175
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DIY decorations/props
rusticbride90, 7 February, 2016 at 16:11

Hi has anyone made or upcycled any larger props for their wedding? I bought this set of vintage wooden ladders from ebay and was planning on upcycling them but I have no idea how or where to start......

Isabella, friday 14-Jan-22 6 1,981
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Unusual Wedding Food
OneHartOrTwo, 12 May, 2016 at 11:24

Hi all, I was wondering if I could pick some brains about less traditional wedding foods. MOB and H2B are both very fussy and only really eat traditional English foods but I wonder if guest would...

Aliza, monday 10-Jan-22 21 5,540
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Venue Ideas Needed! - Self Catered
LuxuriousIvoryDiamonds60209, 3 October, 2019 at 23:03

My fiance and i are really struggling to find a wedding venue in and around Manchester, open to being further up north (Blackburn, Burnley etc) that will allow external caterers to cater for our...

LuxuriousIvoryDiamon, friday 7-Jan-22 4 524
MadamRed
Need honest opinions - am I being unreasonable?
MadamRed, 5 September, 2016 at 20:27

Ok, so long story short I have fertility issues. We've been TTC for 3 years and are going to try IVF just before/after the wedding (having to plan dates carefully for reasons I won't bore you all...

Faruk, tuesday 28-Dec-21 15 3,012
mrsbaillie2b
PREGNANT!!!!!
mrsbaillie2b, 20 August, 2008 at 10:08

Good morning all, i discovered last week that i am pregnant!!!!! yaaaayyy i am very happy about this but the baby is due 3 months before the wedding!! so i am unsure weather to postpone or not????

Faruk, tuesday 28-Dec-21 21 1,825
Elliefunt
Newborn baby and wedding
Elliefunt, 15 June, 2015 at 21:58

Hi...so a couple of months ago DP and I were chatting about our wedding (in ten months time) and said that now would be really bad timing to have a baby. Not sure what made us have that conversation...

Faruk, tuesday 28-Dec-21 9 6,980
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Newborns on the table plan?
Wife In Training, 6 November, 2014 at 20:23

Hi all, We will have two newborns at our wedding (between 2 and 8 weeks old). Do we need to include them on the table plan? We've got toddlers coming who will be on the table plan as they require...

Faruk, tuesday 28-Dec-21 11 4,500
Twigz22
Pregnant Bridesmaid Dress ASAP
Twigz22, 18 January, 2017 at 16:17

Ive just been told my bridesmaid will be half way through their pregnancy by the time my wedding comes in 2 months and still need to get bridesmaid dresses. Can anyone suggest maternity bridesmaid...

wamyood, friday 24-Dec-21 3 793
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Getting married in 4 weeks and just found out i'm 19 weeks pregnant
LuxuriousOrangeCakes868, 27 July, 2017 at 16:50

I've been planning my wedding for the last 6 months. I have not been planning on getting pregnant! However the pill failed me and i've just found out i'm 19 weeks pregnant, 4 weeks before i get...

Faruk, thursday 23-Dec-21 4 1,801
YellowDiamond
Am I the most selfish bride in the world?!
YellowDiamond, 25 October, 2015 at 10:26

Hello! im really looking for advice - and before you read any further please know I'm aware of how terrible and selfish and downright awful I'm about to sound, but it's really stressing me out! as a...

Faruk, thursday 23-Dec-21 12 2,120

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