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i have decided wedding dresses are like Jeans!
Sarah, 28 July, 2021 at 11:03

So I hate Jean shopping as they either fit my waist and legs but not bum or fit bum but too loose on waist etc so I rarely shop for Jeans! I'm glad I (hopefully) will only ever need to buy 1 wedding...

Michelle, wednesday 28-Jul-21 6 150 1
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Where are you staying on the wedding night?
lucyjo, 9 January, 2017 at 14:02

Our venue doesn't offer accommodation so we're having to make our own plans for what to do on the night of the wedding. Just out of curiosity, quick show of hands.....are there any other brides doing...

gabrisweet, tuesday 27-Jul-21 10 1,664
xlovebirdsx
Can you add sparkle to a veil?
xlovebirdsx, 14 May, 2012 at 07:43

Ive ordered my veil, the ribbon edge matches the ribboning on my dress so I thought it was perfect, but Ive just realised that its plain and I would have loved a sparlky one! What can I do?

Denise, tuesday 27-Jul-21 1 754
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Fallen out with bridesmaid & family members 2 weeks before the wedding! Help!
Bets2015, 21 July, 2015 at 07:50

Hi ladies, feeling very upset and raw this morning as the fall out happened yesterday and I just don't know what to do. I have two bridesmaid - a very old friend from school and my cousin. My friend...

Andrea, thursday 22-Jul-21 23 3,535
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very nervous about telling parents we Don't want them to pay
Sarah, 9 July, 2021 at 15:56

I posted a couple of weeks ago about my dad blowing up and causing a massive scene at a meal out over a jug of gravy which cost £1 (something he does very regularly) my H2B was aware of how he is but...

Michelle, tuesday 20-Jul-21 9 378
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Supplier's website has disappeared!! STRESSED
LC to be, 24 September, 2012 at 12:24

Well I went to send my wedding venue decorator an email today to confirm some information (we were meant to meet to run through where I wanted everything) and the email bounced back. Their website has...

Michelle, saturday 17-Jul-21 35 6,124
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Norwich/Norfolk wedding help!!!!!!
faeriemagick1983, 13 July, 2011 at 13:49

We've decided after years off putting it off to get married this November. We have a really small budget of £2000 (or less if possible!) and my OH doesn't want to get married in a church and I don't...

Aaron, saturday 17-Jul-21 5 3,424
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Grace loves lace dresses
, 25 November, 2013 at 13:06

Hi Has anyone ordered their dress from Grace Loves Lace? I've fallen in love with the Loren dress: http://graceloveslace.com.au/collections/loren-ivory/ I'm obviously very worried about buying a dress...

Kenna, friday 16-Jul-21 37 36,499
beccak
Cake stand help!
beccak, 31 July, 2014 at 10:02

Has anyone bought a 14 or 15" diameter round cake stand? I'm finding it impossible to find one! We're getting married at a 'self catering' venue, so they don't have one. My cake lady only had one of...

Jayden, friday 16-Jul-21 15 8,043
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Maid of Honour Issue
Chanelle, 13 July, 2021 at 16:26

HEY ALL 👋 Just wanted some advice regarding a problem I'm having with my maid of honour. I got engaged last christmas and in my excitement I asked my best friend to be my maid of honour and she...

Tee1, thursday 15-Jul-21 11 532
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Wedding Shoes
Blondie_bride, 6 September, 2017 at 21:40

Hi all, I am struggling choosing some wedding shoes and need a bit of inspiration, I thought it would be nice if everyone could share theirs too! So lets see those lovely shoes! xx

Littlemy, thursday 15-Jul-21 20 2,648
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I need to have my engagement ring resized but don't know where I can have it done??
KumariChang, 1 November, 2011 at 20:17

I have quite a small ring size (G-H) and when my fiance proposed to me he had already bought the engagement ring in the smallest size they offered which was a size J and even though it is a couple of...

Carolyn, wednesday 14-Jul-21 5 15,813
Sarah
Chat to Hitched Editor about your wedding planning
Sarah, 27 April, 2021 at 17:53

Hi all Hope you're well! I am looking to chat to brides and grooms about their wedding planning, to help inform our content strategy at Hitched. Whether you've just got engaged or your wedding date is...

Richard, monday 12-Jul-21 10 303
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reply slips/wedding food choices wording help wanted!
beckyakabetty, 13 September, 2008 at 14:48

I have a menu for the reception and need to tell guests the choices of food available also want to incorporate music requests, reply slip (eg if they are coming or not). Has anyone got any examples...

RaeCarini, saturday 10-Jul-21 5 3,443
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Bridesmaid Dresses for younger and older same style
Sarah, 6 July, 2021 at 09:42

Hey everyone, I am having 3 bridesmaids and struggling to find anywhere other than online from China which don't have great reviews where I could get 3 dresses of the same colour and style but that...

Sarah, thursday 8-Jul-21 5 130
The Little Jewellery Box
Anyone know the cost to resize rings?
The Little Jewellery Box, 4 November, 2011 at 13:25

Hi everyone, I'm on the forum occasionally as a hitched jewellery HIB. ? Basically, I'm an old married and have lost quite a lot of weight recently and my rings are too big. I need to get all three...

Carolyn, thursday 8-Jul-21 2 14,908
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take that milion love songs??
DTTB, 16 February, 2011 at 16:00

I put a music channel on there and it was a take that day, a million love songs came on and I danced with my wee boy 2 it coz I love the song,(lightbulb moment!) I know OH likes it 2, I would like it...

Leticia, thursday 8-Jul-21 5 2,228
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Mother of Groom Transport
Sarah, 5 July, 2021 at 14:58

Hey everyone, after discussing some transport plans with the MOG & FOG yesterday I realised I have no idea what vehicle / how the mother of groom gets to the ceremony? We have a camper van which...

Kayleigh, tuesday 6-Jul-21 2 250
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Last Minute help finding a cake
JayW, 26 August, 2011 at 08:52

Hello, Anyone who can recommend a wedding cake supplier on short notice, We are getting married within 3 weeks and we still need a wedding cake. We need an affordable cake as well. Please help Jay

Debbie, friday 2-Jul-21 14 4,560
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Refund Complaint - Yes or No?
ExpensivePinkDecor51060, 9 July, 2020 at 09:34

I'm not too sure if this is the right forum for this but i needed somewhere where i could put all my thoughts together. Sorry if this is a long one.......... We are due to be getting married in...

jonathan, tuesday 29-Jun-21 9 1,173
miss.understood
Anyone not inviting a brother or sister etc?
miss.understood, 31 January, 2011 at 19:07

Or is it just me? There is 6 years between my sister and I. We don't get on, but we will go to eachothers houses as i have 2 nephews at hers, and she has a nephew here. She has made it very clear to...

Michelle, saturday 26-Jun-21 27 16,462
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Dress sizing
xxbeckyxx999, 25 January, 2015 at 00:12

I've just read some posts and people keep mentioning that wedding dresses aren't the same sizing as the high street (one person normally being size 20 was size 28 in her dress) I'm getting slightly...

Happypurplecars605, wednesday 23-Jun-21 15 7,723
themathomhouse
Bilingual Wedding Help???
themathomhouse, 18 March, 2016 at 03:19

Hi guys! My fiance are getting married in 2018, both have absolutely huge families; and there is a problem. He's Portuguese, and although he grew up here with his dad and older brother, the rest of...

Chloe, tuesday 22-Jun-21 15 9,824 1
Daisy Bell
What flavours is your wedding cake?
Daisy Bell, 6 May, 2015 at 19:12

I think we have finally narrowed down the design we want for our wedding cake, so now we need to decide on flavours. What flavours is everyone having? I need some inspiration. Thanks!

Helena, tuesday 22-Jun-21 27 26,091
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Wedding dress help!
Catherine, 17 January, 2021 at 10:30

Hi ladies, My partner and I are getting married in September and I hadn’t yet picked a dress owing to lockdown, tiers, etc. I was getting stressed about it so have looked online extensively and found...

Marcie, monday 21-Jun-21 23 829 1
milna
Ideas for an 'active' hen weekend? Would you go if invited?
milna, 19 November, 2008 at 16:50

I think I want a stag weekend actually ? I'm thinking surfing in Cornwall - but its quite a long way for me (and lots of friends) which adds to costs. My other concerns are that some people may not...

Marcie, sunday 20-Jun-21 20 3,104
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Hen do - who to invite?!
ExpensiveBlueBridesmaid839, 11 June, 2017 at 21:55

Hi, I really need some advice please! I am the first one of my friends to get married, as is my partner. We are getting married abroad and I want a small hen do in the UK. Just my sisters, close...

Marcie, tuesday 15-Jun-21 7 8,362
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How to Discourage Uninvited Guests from Attending Wedding
RomanticGreenStationery27135, 17 November, 2019 at 17:17

We are planning a very small wedding as neither of us is comfortable in large groups, and I'm feeling really nervous being the centre of attention even in front of the few guests we are inviting....

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 15-Jun-21 10 2,514
hollyhollytree
Asking guests not to post on social media?
hollyhollytree, 10 January, 2016 at 20:42

Hey everyone! It's been so long since I've posted on here, been in the wedding planning "calm" phase as it's eight months away and most things are done! Hope you're all well I've been dwelling on this...

Anne, monday 14-Jun-21 21 26,534
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What to do - no best man :(
ExpensiveRedDiamonds145, 27 April, 2014 at 01:28

Hi all, I will be getting married later this year after putting my long-suffering bride-to-be off for more years than I care to remember. I have been avoiding getting wed as I have an embarrassing...

Michelle, wednesday 9-Jun-21 17 14,826
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Dogs at Weddings
HappyBrownCars792, 1 October, 2017 at 19:37

Hello all! We are currently searching for venues and really wanted our ridiculously well behaved 6 year old Chocolate Labrador to be the ring bearer. We have found dog friendly venues that we like,...

Michelle, wednesday 9-Jun-21 7 2,391
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Wedding Fayre
Sarah, 7 June, 2021 at 15:08

Hey all, We have our venue, transport, photographer & cake booked (getting married 2023) We also have our appointment with the wedding venue decorators next week who also have an in house florist...

Sarah, monday 7-Jun-21 65

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