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Flowers!!!
, 30 August, 2017 at 09:58

Hi, be gentle with me - first post! I've watched every possible wedding programme on TV over the last few years and knew roughly what to expect costing-wise for most wedding related things. Most...

Nina, friday 22-Aug-25 12 2,619
Georgia
Loaded fries catering
Georgia, 3 May, 2025 at 08:51

Hi, I'm looking for evening food options for under £10 per head. My primary thought is to have loaded fries as this is a staple that most people enjoy.Does anyone have any suggestions of caterers in...

Georgia, thursday 21-Aug-25 3 29
Dani
HITCHED REWARDS: WIN £3,000!!! 💰
Dani, 5 August, 2024 at 10:34

Hey everyone, We have some very exciting news to share with you!! Say hello to Hitched Rewards - where you plan your dream wedding on Hitched while submitting entries to WIN £3,000! Cha-ching💸 ***...

Lilyjoelle, thursday 21-Aug-25 128 4,528 47
HappyPinkHair15172
Congratulatons to businesses helping Brides and Grooms during C19
HappyPinkHair15172, 7 July, 2020 at 13:00

Hello everyone. Just been inspired to post this following my first (lovely) conversation with my dressmaker. I thought it would be a nice idea to focus on some positivity surrounding all the paused...

Bravestoneson, thursday 21-Aug-25 4 694
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I'm going to be a pregnant bride....in 4 weeks time!
Aquiescence*, 13 March, 2015 at 09:44

Hey all I have just found put I am pregnant - I will be around 9 weeks gone on the big day! We have been trying for years and were due to start IVF in May. We are totally surprised as we had given up...

William, wednesday 20-Aug-25 34 4,707
Allison
Negotiating with Vendors - yes or no?
Allison, 1 November, 2024 at 10:40

Hi everyone, I'm wondering what the norm is when it comes to negotiating with vendors... I've had a few quotes back for various different services, from flowers to make-up and photography. Did...

Charlie, wednesday 20-Aug-25 9 491
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How long after no response from a supplier should i find another?
Laura, 25 October, 2024 at 08:12

We are getting married in just over 18 months and are looking for quite a different cake with a specific design however, I am open to options to alter the design and made it clear that the budget...

Lucas, wednesday 20-Aug-25 3 50
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Bust caterer!
Lexy Lu, 16 March, 2010 at 16:13

Hi, I have just discovered that my caterer has gone bust. We have lost a reasonably large sum of money and now have no caterer for our July wedding. Is there any way I can claw any of the money back?...

Wollda, tuesday 19-Aug-25 5 1,098
Amy
Videographer vs content creator
Amy, 20 July, 2025 at 13:34

We’re getting married in August 2026 and have started to think about how we want to document the day. We will be having a photographer but we’re not sure about videography or content creator. I work...

Thomas, tuesday 19-Aug-25 3 92
Elixia
Clutch bag and corsages VS bouquets
Elixia, 19 September, 2013 at 13:20

I thought I've had and i want to see what everyone here thinks too. I'm having a bouquet, but have my bridesmaid I'm thinking corsages so they can have clutch bags! I'm thinking for practical reasons...

Ahmedali, tuesday 19-Aug-25 14 4,486
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Which one is your favorite wedding dress from Glamlora?
Stasha, 18 February, 2025 at 08:13

I have so many choices of the wedding dress that I can't make a decison, which dress is more attractive? It will be a classic church wedding.

Yvonne, tuesday 19-Aug-25 22 266
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Maid of Honour Drama
Claire, 13 August, 2025 at 09:15

Hi all, I need some advise on concerns ive have with my maid of honour. She has been my best friend for years and when we got engaged she was straight away saying she cant wait to be involved and...

Hoover, tuesday 19-Aug-25 1 99
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Engagement ring disaster ! - urgent help & advice on buying a ring in New York
michaelac, 10 October, 2010 at 12:33

Hello - any advice on buying a ring New York - I've had a complete disaster and now need to start looking again for a ring . Future Hubby bought the most beautiful ring from Boodles on March this year...

Vitary, tuesday 19-Aug-25 8 5,900
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Wedding Venues
Ashleigh, 18 August, 2025 at 09:57

Hi everyone, I am just newly engaged 💓 and starting to look at venues. We are looking for somewhere with beautiful gardens/surroundings for photo opportunities as well as on site or nearby...

Ashleigh, monday 18-Aug-25 12
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Huawei B970B Router Set-Up A Free Wifi Hotspot
vince0531, 7 September, 2011 at 10:02

As for home and small business, Huawei B970B is the best one. Huawei B970B is a 3G modem router with an embedded 3G chip lets you surf wirelessly. We tell you how to set-up this wireless gateway...

Bella, friday 15-Aug-25 28
Sophie-emma
Table favours
Sophie-emma, 24 July, 2025 at 21:34

What’s everyone doing i don’t know where to start

Rachael, friday 15-Aug-25 3 65
TheOtherMoof
Ideas for subtle horror themed table names...
TheOtherMoof, 23 July, 2015 at 20:37

Hi! As I mentioned in my introductory post, my OH and I are still in the veeeeery early stages of wedding planning but I got a little bit carried away with thinking of possibilities for the big day!...

Fatima, friday 15-Aug-25 8 2,433
alabastamasta
Did you fall in love with your wedding venue?
alabastamasta, 12 August, 2013 at 10:04

Hi all I'm (hopefully) getting married next May, but I'm getting a bit concerned about finding a venue that we like I was wondering - did you know your venue was 'the one' when you saw it, or did you...

Eliason, thursday 14-Aug-25 30 4,879
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Bouquet ideas when I have no hands free?
BatsGirl, 27 July, 2012 at 17:19

Hey, Found out today that I will well and truly be in crutches on our wedding day. As expected I am severely hacked off but the one thing I'm really stuck with is the bouquet...I will practice on one...

Lisa, thursday 14-Aug-25 18 2,346
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Registrars!
Deanna, 13 August, 2025 at 14:20

I’m wondering if anyone has any helpful advice. Me and my partner are not getting married in a church, we want a civil ceremony but the prices can be silly to get them to come out. Does anyone know a...

Deanna, wednesday 13-Aug-25 15
JR25
Elopement witness's needed, can anyone help?
JR25, 13 August, 2025 at 10:41

I hope someone can help us, we are getting married in 2 weeks at Monmouthshire Register Office, Couny Hall, Usk, NP15 1GA. We want it done in the quickest way possible, with the minimum of fuss, as...

JR25, wednesday 13-Aug-25 18
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Home made fudge favours - bag ideas needed
narie, 12 June, 2011 at 14:58

Hi I am ever so lucky my future MIL has been practising her fudge making skills and has offered to make my favours for me! We are either going to give people 5 small bits of fudge or 3 larger bits as...

CuddlyQuirk, tuesday 12-Aug-25 14 10,654
ClaireD*
Dogs in wedding outfits
ClaireD*, 28 April, 2014 at 15:20

I agree, we totally need a whole separate thread for this. Let's get that pug and the scotty dog in the 3-buttoned-kilt on here to start with. Where are you folks? Get posting! ?

Cassandragriffith, monday 11-Aug-25 17 2,398
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Venue Help in London!!! - Particularly City
ej1981, 14 August, 2012 at 13:10

Hi Everyone! Long time reader first time poster :-) I've just spent about 3 days trawling the archives and have found some brilliant ideas for my reception so thank you to everyone who has posted...

John, sunday 10-Aug-25 16 14,118
Joy
Burgundy weddings
Joy, 9 August, 2025 at 21:36

Hey!!! I’m so excited, to start preparing for our wedding in November 2028, I’m really liking the autumn feel around that time of year so looking at burgundy accessories and theme with cream and...

Joy, saturday 9-Aug-25 12
Sharon
Massive Attack Angel to walk down the aisle?
Sharon, 9 August, 2025 at 17:14

Hi there opinions please on Massive Attack Angel for walking down the aisle. It's a beautiful song and one of my favourites and not sure if it's clouding my judgement.

Sharon, saturday 9-Aug-25 20 1
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Kentish ceremony / Kent bride help please! Readings
RomanticBrownHair306, 25 April, 2016 at 21:57

Hi Ladies - My OH has recycled our ceremony pack (the choices have gone back so that's ok) but the pack had he reading we had chosen in it - it's one of the suggested ones in the Kent ceremony packs....

Elis, thursday 7-Aug-25 3 3,006
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Indian and English wedding food
The future Mr K?, 30 April, 2013 at 22:21

Hi, I'm hoping somebody can help us. Miss K and I are trying to find a caterer that can cope with our demands for Indian and English food at our wedding. Basically Miss K's family is Indian and mine...

Harrtseo, thursday 7-Aug-25 13 7,221
sweetlikechocolate
Save the dates - is 2 years too soon to send? (with sneaky flash)
sweetlikechocolate, 23 April, 2014 at 12:32

My save the dates arrived today (they are plain black and white chalkboard style magnets like the below - I picked them as dont want to give away anything about colours etc yet) and I am sooooooo...

CarmenCHunt, thursday 7-Aug-25 12 6,798 1
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No children to wedding - text
robertson2b, 10 February, 2011 at 14:04

Hi I imagine this has been posted loads of times before but I can't seem to find anythign when I carry out a search. Anyway.... We are only going to have immediate family children at our wedding and I...

Georgeharry, wednesday 6-Aug-25 12 8,878
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Vistaprint - upload your own design - anyone done this?
MrsDWT, 27 January, 2011 at 16:39

Hello I plan to use vistaprint for my wedding invites as i think they are fantastic value. The only problem is I cant really see any of the standard invite templates that i like in my colour scheme....

Digital, wednesday 6-Aug-25 11 2,090
Natalie
Where are you staying the night before?
Natalie, 7 May, 2025 at 16:07

I am having a dilemma. My venue is an hour away from home and it does not have accommodation. All of the accommodation that I have found isn’t big enough for what we need, they are cottages and air...

Wollda, tuesday 5-Aug-25 1 50

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