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Can you ask the wedding DJ to play your playlist?
Bridaldaze, 7 October, 2013 at 16:50

I mean as for the entire evening. To be honest I'm not interested in the DJ's personal musical tastes and am worried if they need to play some of their choices as well, it might be crap lol. During...

Viola, wednesday 10-Sep-25 13 5,641
Chucklevision
activity packs for children under 3
Chucklevision, 5 May, 2015 at 22:17

Calling all my mummies & daddies, & other imaginative people, I'mI'm hoping to put together some activities to keep the children coming to the wedding occupied. We have 4 young children - a 3...

Anissa, monday 8-Sep-25 5 2,261
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Witnesses for quickie reg office marriage
jess999, 26 September, 2013 at 16:21

Hi, we are planning to have an independent celebrant conduct our wedding ceremony but we need to complete the paperwork at the reg office beforehand. Apparently we need to have 2 witnesses to sign...

Sem, monday 8-Sep-25 24 14,765 1
Kelly
Nottinghamshire wedding venues
Kelly, 9 January, 2024 at 21:58

Hello Recently got engaged (boyfriend of 18 years!) Don't know where to start or even how to plan a wedding! Any recommendations for venues in nottinghamshire area, 1 venue where we can have the...

Olivia, monday 8-Sep-25 4 280
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Cambridgeshire venues
SunnyOrangeHair87292, 9 January, 2020 at 13:03

Hi all, We’ve been looking for venues based around the Cambridge area, we are West of Cambridge in St Neots. We like the Barn style venues and have found a couple that we like so far. We went to see...

Exaucee, sunday 7-Sep-25 2 873
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Venue help!
Jasmine, 7 September, 2025 at 10:16

Me and my partner are looking at getting married in 2027, i'm pagan so we want to get married outdoors and then have a reception, we are not the type to have a full 3 course sit down meal, we just...

Jasmine, sunday 7-Sep-25 17
Dani
Which matters most for your wedding video? 🎬
Dani, 15 August, 2025 at 14:32

Considering booking a Videographer? You wont regret it, and here's why 🎥 *** A wedding Videographer captures the key moments of your big day, turning them into memories you can treasure forever. Think...

Cinematic 🎬

33%

6 votes

Documentary-style 📸

17%

3 votes

Budget 💷

39%

7 votes

Photographer match 🤝

11%

2 votes

Why did you choose ""?

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Can it all be done on 10k?
RomanticGreenHair738, 10 February, 2017 at 10:18

Hi all, this is my first post on here (probably first of many!) We are looking to get married in June next year. We was going to wait a few more years but my partners dad died of cancer in 2014 and...

Exaucee, sunday 7-Sep-25 11 3,742
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Cyprus wedding
Alieyah, 22 May, 2025 at 11:13

Anyone getting married in Cyprus (specifically Paphos) would love to hear from you! 😊

Mandre, saturday 6-Sep-25 2 21
Alex
Surprise….
Alex, 3 September, 2025 at 16:42

Hiya! Has anybody ever done a surprise pregnancy announcement on their wedding day? I’d love to know how people have done it themselves

Alex, wednesday 3-Sep-25 21
AnnaMolly
Cost of real flowers
AnnaMolly, 30 March, 2015 at 12:55

I know this is a bit difficult as everyone chooses different things but how much are you spending/how much do you think is reasonable for flowers? I'm going to need a bouquet (smallish, hand tied,...

Liam, wednesday 3-Sep-25 18 8,163
Lauren
Affordable venues for 100 day time guests and extra evening guests
Lauren, 2 September, 2025 at 23:26

Hi everyone, I am racking my brain going through so many options of how me and my partner can afford a wedding with a 5k budget for 2027 for 100 day time guests and extra evening guests. Is this even...

Lauren, tuesday 2-Sep-25 19
kathryn4chris
Any one gone as far as to use Melanotan II for getting a tan before wedding?
kathryn4chris, 9 April, 2011 at 17:13

As the title says.. has any one used Melanotan II. I dont tan very well and really dont want to go on the sunbeds to get only a slight glow if that. I have to go on them a LOT if i am to get a slight...

Jony, tuesday 2-Sep-25 29 14,862
Abbie-Lea
Wedding Content Creator
Abbie-Lea, 1 September, 2025 at 13:45

Hi everyone, After working as a social media manager for nearly 5 years, I've decided to make the foray into wedding and event content creation. I'd like offer a free booking so I can get some content...

Abbie-Lea, monday 1-Sep-25 15
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Flip Flop Numbers
Alex, 23 August, 2025 at 16:48

I’ve been to a couple of wedding’s in the last couple of years and have taken my own flip flops in the car to wear as I know wearing heels after a few hours can make your feet hurt and have seen...

Sergio, sunday 31-Aug-25 3 64
Olivia
How is Carbon Neutral wedding
Olivia, 22 August, 2025 at 10:47

I am getting married 2 July 2026 can you give me suggestion

Freeedom, saturday 30-Aug-25 3 55
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Advice/recommendations for London (marylebone/mayfair/fitzrovia) Wedding Reception Venue
Megan, 30 August, 2025 at 06:30

Help! FH and I are searching for a venue to host wedding reception after our private ceremony at Marylebone Town Hall next summer. We’ll have around 50 guests - our nearest and dearest - and we need a...

Megan, saturday 30-Aug-25 60
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No hymns at all in church ceremony
Purplecake, 8 September, 2014 at 14:24

I was wondering whether anyone has ever been to, or heard of, a church ceremony without any hymns? My OH isn't religious at all although he was baptised, and we're getting married in catholic church....

CarmenCHunt, friday 29-Aug-25 10 4,997
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Name change after wedding - middle names!
RomanticIvoryCars939, 2 September, 2017 at 19:03

Hi, Hopefully somebody will be able to help me with this. After I get married i plan to take on my husband's surname, however I have numerous middle names which I want to drop after the wedding so...

Aqix, friday 29-Aug-25 1 471
Vera
My brother is getting married soon
Vera, 28 August, 2025 at 10:26

Am very happy for him, still praying for my own too

Vera, thursday 28-Aug-25 10
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Furniture Hire - High Chairs for Children
Anne!, 13 November, 2010 at 21:38

At our venue we have to hire in all the tables/chairs etc, and so thinking about it we will need to get/hire high chairs for the children (aprox 5-8), All the suppliers we have contacted (Marquee...

Afzaal, wednesday 27-Aug-25 8 4,312
Kat Furlong
Found a designer I ADORE! But anyone know what prices are like?
Kat Furlong , 8 November, 2015 at 22:20

So after much searching (and a vague sense of panick that I'll never ever find a dress I love) I have stumbled upon a designer I absolutely adore! House of Mooshki. Has anyone had one of these dresses...

Zack, wednesday 27-Aug-25 11 3,047
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Paying a security deposit for MUA
Miss B 2 be Mrs H, 8 September, 2013 at 20:40

Ok, so I have FINALLY found a hair and mua I love and she is available on my date. However, according to her website you pay for the trial after the trial and pay for the wedding day on the wedding...

Zack, wednesday 27-Aug-25 12 2,283
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Casino Hire
MrsB2015, 17 February, 2014 at 22:21

I was looking to book a casino for our evening reception, I was wondering if anyone else had booked on and how much they paid. I have been quoted £250 for 3 hours with 2 croupiers and 2 tables,...

Licenses4us, wednesday 27-Aug-25 4 832
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Wedding Perfume
Laurensmum, 29 March, 2016 at 20:00

Anyone picked one yet?! I never knew it was such a big thing! Any suggestions?

Mark, wednesday 27-Aug-25 50 5,404
Michelle772012
Solar fairy lights
Michelle772012, 15 September, 2011 at 15:54

Afternoon all, Well i'm probably being really thick so i do apologise in advance but, i need several sets of fairy lights to decorate my venue that are safe with material as having a midsummer nights...

Qazi, wednesday 27-Aug-25 7 1,619
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Kent Wedding Venues on a budget!
Stacey, 19 August, 2025 at 08:52

Hi, Any recommendations for a Kent wedding on a budget? Ideally a village hall where we can hold the ceremony as well or alternative options which aren’t crazy expensive please?

Lea, tuesday 26-Aug-25 1 36
shoegal01
Movie/Cinema theme wedding
shoegal01, 5 May, 2010 at 09:11

So we have decided to have this 'theme' for our wedding. We are having Cinema Tickets are place cards Table Names as film genres Sweetie table with pick and mix What else can we have? Any ideas and...

Fatima, tuesday 26-Aug-25 10 9,539
Ali_G
Money envelopes
Ali_G, 18 October, 2011 at 16:14

Ok, this is a pretty weird question but is there such thing as a money envelope? Let me elaborate... We're having a wishing well at our wedding and I want to supply our guests with an envelope that...

Master, tuesday 26-Aug-25 122 7,732
MrsT-tobe
Entertainment during wedding breakfast....
MrsT-tobe, 25 May, 2012 at 20:23

Hiya, Just wondered what everyone was having for entertainment during their wedding breakfast?

Edla, monday 25-Aug-25 15 3,988
smartie
Hen Night Badges - help pls!!
smartie, 8 June, 2008 at 15:06

Hi all, It's my hen night next sat, is this leaving it too late to get some personalised badges made up? Anyone on here make them or know where I could order them from? Also I need some help with the...

Jenny, sunday 24-Aug-25 12 4,380
teeheeyoucrazyguys!
OT My teacher application - need advice please...
teeheeyoucrazyguys!, 24 January, 2010 at 13:46

The format of the applications changed and I'm now having to write 'essays'. One question I've been asked is how do i go about creating a good environment to ensure effective learning/teaching etc....

Bessie, friday 22-Aug-25 12 1,698

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