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Pregnant - Would You Postpone?
, 25 January, 2012 at 15:05

Not planned at all and a complete shock considering previous circumstances (we have 2 year old twins through IVF). Only found out yesterday and guess I am around 5.5 weeks which will make me 19 weeks...

Faruk, thursday 23-Dec-21 17 4,218
cat26
I have an uninterested bridesmaid issue - need some advice
cat26, 23 January, 2009 at 18:32

☹️ I don't know where to start really and this issue is really getting me down, any advice welcomed! I have two bridesmaids (school friend and home friend) my school friend I knew had some personal...

Debbie, tuesday 21-Dec-21 6 1,553
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Wedding supplier review?
ExpensiveGoldCars649, 30 May, 2018 at 15:56

All Is this an approriate / acceptable place to publicise a very negative experience we had with a wedding supplier e.g. a hair and make up artist that did not show up or make any communication on the...

Gary, tuesday 21-Dec-21 3 1,174
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How did you find your florist?
RomanticPurpleBridesmaid38829, 22 February, 2018 at 20:25

Hi giys! My weddings not til next year but I’m already starting to freak out about the florist. Where did you look to find yours? And what did you look for? I feel like there’s a lot of florists in my...

Simon, wednesday 15-Dec-21 10 1,682
Sarah
Covid Postponement + Mental Health: Have You Been Affected?
Sarah, 30 November, 2020 at 10:58

Hi there We are looking to speak to brides and grooms whose mental health has been impacted by postponing their wedding and Covid. If you feel your mental health has been affected and you would like...

Anthony, wednesday 8-Dec-21 175 1
Lucy
Win Exciting Prizes with the Hitched Advent Calendar!
Lucy, 1 December, 2021 at 10:18

Happy 1st December! The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on and here at Hitched we have some seriously exciting news to get you in the festive spirit - our very own Hitched advent calendar !...

Lucy, wednesday 1-Dec-21 157
NorthernLights
Wedding Venues in Derbyshire Heeelllpp.
NorthernLights, 7 March, 2016 at 11:19

Hi Guys, Right at the start of our wedding planning and need some help! We're looking for a venue, my parents would like us to get married in Derbyshire which is totally cool.... However, My partner...

Knockerdown, tuesday 30-Nov-21 10 1,322
Red Baroness
Guest Books - How Many Pages?
Red Baroness, 29 May, 2012 at 14:10

I'm going to put together a photobook, with blank pages, of images from our pre wedding shoot for our guest book. I know some of you have done similar things. How many blank pages for writing on do...

Katies, saturday 27-Nov-21 1 604
chicken82
teeth whitening
chicken82, 19 February, 2009 at 15:26

My dentist quoted me £200 for teeth whitening today - and i cant afford it. So, i could either get a home kit or her suggestion was to go to the hygenist who can give them a fab clean up for £45 (she...

ashleysummer, friday 19-Nov-21 7 1,086
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How long to hear back from registrars?
Sarah, 5 July, 2021 at 10:28

Hey everyone, I am in Worcestershire and have to book registrar via an online enquiry form on the councils website which I did one month ago...still not heard anything back from them. Anyone else had...

Laura, friday 19-Nov-21 33 2,061 1
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Money gifts acceptable in Scotland? How do you ask? How much on average?
RomanticBrownDiamonds829, 9 May, 2017 at 00:40

Hello ladies, This question might be strange, I hope not. My fiancé is Scottish and he tells me there it's not customary for family or guests to give money gifts at weddings. In Spain, weddings cost...

Byron, friday 12-Nov-21 9 6,055
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Artificial Flowers?
LuxuriousGoldDecor405, 20 January, 2017 at 09:31

Hello Does anyone have any experience in using artificial flowers for the wedding or just buying buncheds from a wholesaler and making them yourself? I am looking at options for our flowers and saw a...

Bharat, wednesday 10-Nov-21 5 1,978
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Adding diamantes/sequins to a wedding dress?
these_days, 11 May, 2013 at 23:54

I was wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to add a bit of bling in the form of sequins or diamantes to an otherwise plain wedding dress? Obviously not something I'd want to have a DIY go at...

Linda, friday 5-Nov-21 12 5,261
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Experience with semi naked cakes
Sarah, 1 November, 2021 at 16:45

Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone that is married / been married before and had a semi naked cake or anyone that had information from their cake consultations has any experience of what to ask...

Sarah, monday 1-Nov-21 55
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First Dance Song Appropriateness?!
AVH1403, 25 May, 2013 at 22:32

I'm hoping you might all be able to help me out with this one as I feel that I don't want to tell friends what our first dance song is going to be so it's a surprise on the day, so I've not really...

Michelle, tuesday 26-Oct-21 25 6,325
mrsdagg2b
The Wedding Ring Studio @ Bluewater, Kent
mrsdagg2b, 5 December, 2011 at 22:53

Hi peeps! Just wondered if anyone has had any experience with this company? I didn't even know they were there (to be fair, I only go to Bluewater once a year!) but I went and had a little...

Expensiveivorydecor4, friday 22-Oct-21 4 2,882
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Making own invitations
Sarah, 14 October, 2021 at 15:53

Has anyone made their own invitations... like actually made them? I'm talking good old word or clip art and some scissors and glue . I have made a mock up invitation using wardrobe type ivory cards...

Sarah, wednesday 20-Oct-21 11 268
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Bride doing a speech?
Sarah, 7 October, 2021 at 14:33

I was looking at writing our own vows for the ceremony & have written what I feel is exactly what I want to say and it's perfect.... only problem is it's 88 words and the enhanced civil ceremony...

Charlotte, thursday 14-Oct-21 2 141
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i ordered a wedding dress
Jenny, 6 July, 2021 at 10:31

This is my wedding dress. It's great and I'm happy to wear it. I bought it on Etsy and I just need to provide measurements. they sewed to fit my body. I was a bit nervous at first but when I received...

PeterVance, thursday 14-Oct-21 16 1,012
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Evening Buffet Food
Apey, 25 January, 2015 at 16:07

Hi everyone We are meeting with our caterer in February to discuss menu planning (very exciting!) I'm looking for inspiration for evening buffet food! At the moment we are set on having a cheese board...

Melanie, wednesday 6-Oct-21 9 2,196
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Flat shoes?
MrsPtoB, 25 June, 2017 at 11:53

Is anyone wearing flat shoes? I need some suggestions. People keep telling me that I must wear heels but I rarely wear heels and our wedding ceremony is at a castle with around 300 steps to go up and...

CraigSpence, tuesday 5-Oct-21 5 1,229
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Adding maiden name to middle name
Kerrypug, 10 June, 2015 at 13:12

I'm struggling with the idea of totally getting rid of my maiden name when I get married in just less than 2 months. I've considered moving it to my middle name, so I was just wondering if anyone has...

Marcus, saturday 2-Oct-21 24 13,247
beccak
Nail polish - normal or Shellac? Any advice/experiences?
beccak, 8 August, 2014 at 12:25

I don't wear nail polish very often but want to have a french manicure for the wedding. I've read about Shellac and it sounds pretty good in that it should last longer and not chip. It doesn't seem...

MrsW, wednesday 29-Sep-21 22 5,443 1
Suzanne
Photographer recommendation
Suzanne, 23 September, 2021 at 14:38

I've fallen in love with a photographer's style but unfortunately, she's fully booked and I would love to find someone else similar. I love the warmth of the photos so it's that element, in...

PhotographybyBillHad, thursday 23-Sep-21 1 123
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What does 'no corkage allowed' mean?
HappyPinkConfetti118, 26 May, 2014 at 12:45

Hi can anyone help? Looking online at a potential venue and it says 'no corkage allowed at the hotel' does this mean we aren't allowed to bring our own wine or does it mean we can and they won't...

DashikiCrowd, thursday 23-Sep-21 4 3,954
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Invites
Sarah, 22 September, 2021 at 15:09

Forgive me, I have only been to one wedding and that was my sisters so don't think I was sent an official invite.... On the individual invitations does each one have to be addressed to the person(s)...

Charlotte, wednesday 22-Sep-21 1 141
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Top Table Seating Plan
Sarah, 20 September, 2021 at 11:45

Hey everyone, I am creating the seating plan, I am having simply ivory cards with the names listed down and placing inside a multi photo style frame. Just wondering what order the names would be...

Charlotte, monday 20-Sep-21 124
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Invites
Sarah, 15 September, 2021 at 16:49

Hey everyone! Can anyone advise how to word the invitation where you are inviting someone who doesn't have a partner but you are giving them a plus one? We would obviously need to know if they are...

Marie, friday 17-Sep-21 3 174
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Cheap favour boxes?
, 8 January, 2012 at 21:13

Hi, does anyone know where I can get these cheap? I've looked on ebay but they still seems quite pricey! They need to fit a small box of smarties! Thanks Laura

TCB, friday 10-Sep-21 14 4,853
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Lego fans
Sarah, 9 September, 2021 at 14:18

Not sure if anyone else is a fan of Lego but my partner and I both have a passion for lego building and regularly buy each other sets throughout the year and I have been wanting to incorporate this...

Michelle, friday 10-Sep-21 2 100
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Has anyone had a morning ceremony with evening reception?
happycamper, 20 January, 2011 at 20:53

And if so what did you do with your afternoon?!! I have a few ideas of my own.... no not that!.... but wanted to see if anyone else has planned their day this way?

Angelique, wednesday 8-Sep-21 24 9,009
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