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How much to spend on catering??
pandapops101, 6 June, 2012 at 21:33

Evening I'm finding it really hard to know what is a reasonable price to pay a caterer. I know I don't want to spend (and can't afford to spend) more than £30 per person on a 3 course wedding...

Bernard, sunday 29-Jun-25 11 11,718
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Wedding tables names for a halloween wedding
Lynsey, 24 June, 2025 at 14:55

Hi there, I am looking for some advice regarding our tables for our wedding meal. We are not having too much Halloween themed things in the wedding but i thought one of these could be in the tables. i...

Berneice, sunday 29-Jun-25 2 22
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Wedding Photo Apps
LuxuriousPurpleHair69883, 9 January, 2018 at 06:13

Has anyone used a photo app for their wedding? I’ve been looking at wedpics, but can you download from the app (i.e. onto my Mac)? and do guests have to take photos through the app itself, or can they...

Patricia, sunday 29-Jun-25 14 6,697 1
Em1982
teeth whitening?
Em1982, 21 February, 2011 at 10:03

I would like to do something with my teeth for my wedding day but dont want to pay the fortune that laser teeth whitening costs. my dentist said i can get something that costs £295 and they take a...

Antoni, saturday 28-Jun-25 22 11,066
Mrs*W*2B
How far would you travel for an evening do?
Mrs*W*2B, 12 June, 2013 at 21:42

There are a few guests that we don't want to the day but feel they need an invite to some part of the day. would you be offended if you were invited to an evening do approx 3 hours away? They have...

Fatima, saturday 28-Jun-25 20 4,193
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Guest plus one dilemma
SL, 16 June, 2025 at 14:02

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some outside perspective on this. My fiancé and I are have roughly finalised our wedding guest list, and as with many weddings, numbers and budget are tight. We’ve...

RomanticGreenStation, saturday 28-Jun-25 1 26
itgirlno1
Hen night games - non-rude (ish!)
itgirlno1, 12 November, 2010 at 16:11

Hello! I've not been on here since before I got married, so firstly apologies for being a part timer... it's my friend's hen night tonight and I've just been told we're supposed to bring games for the...

Yuoubs, saturday 28-Jun-25 8 5,241
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How thick should a wedding ring practically be?
, 16 August, 2013 at 20:30

Since you lovely ladies helped me decide what sort of ring to have, I've had a look on Alba Rose and found that they do a plain 2mm (that's narrow enough right?) band and you can choose from light,...

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Dani
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Dani, 5 August, 2024 at 10:34

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Bronia, thursday 26-Jun-25 125 4,365 46
Veronica
Too cold in Spain in October??
Veronica, 21 February, 2025 at 15:39

Hello, Just need some advice, I was planning to get married in August but it doesn’t look like that’s happening now. I am happy to push back to October but I just wonder if it might be a bit too...

Mason, thursday 26-Jun-25 5 93
Dani
Tune in for the hottest 2025 Wedding Trends! 🎬
Dani, 8 November, 2024 at 12:46

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Fatima, thursday 26-Jun-25 2 94
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Heart drop top Guest book
cantwaittobemrsb, 20 January, 2016 at 13:13

Anyone had or having one? Where guests write on a wooden heart and drop it into a frame, which later can be hung up? I've seen quite a few online, and recommendations? Or if you have made your own,...

Maya, thursday 26-Jun-25 18 4,689
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Digital invites and save date
Rose, 25 June, 2025 at 16:42

Hello, I am going all digital with invites and rsvp and I was wondering if anyone has done this and if they had any advise/site/ platform they could share with me

Rose, wednesday 25-Jun-25 2
*tinkerbell*
is it bad luck to show people your dress?
*tinkerbell*, 7 August, 2012 at 21:13

I know its bad luck for the groom to see your dress. But is it bad luck for other people to see your dress? Obviously i want it to have a wow effect when i walk down the aisle in it so wont be showing...

Walter, wednesday 25-Jun-25 18 16,157
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Booked a photographer and now found another i prefer...help
Amy, 29 May, 2025 at 11:08

Hi everyone...in retrospect I sort of panic booked a photographer, paid a large deposit (£1200!) and now I have found another one who's style I prefer...I don't really know what to do, I can't really...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 25-Jun-25 5 73 1
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Hen do ideas in Birmingham
Hannah, 29 January, 2025 at 16:21

Hello, I’m just popping a message on to ask if anyone knows if any ideas to do for my hen do? I’m thinking of having in the city of Birmingham but I don’t know where to start looking for ideas as...

Otis, wednesday 25-Jun-25 6 59
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Table plan and VW camper ideas
excited bride2015, 17 March, 2015 at 13:20

Hi I am having a wedding with a slight VW camper van theme running through the reception. Not too much but am using it for table names, favours , cake and would like the table plan to have it too....

Sheetal, wednesday 25-Jun-25 4 1,867
BrideCummins14
Getting married outside your Parish
BrideCummins14, 12 February, 2013 at 11:55

Can anyone help please (slight panic mode) I have just spoken to the registrars of Suffolk and they have said we need to be living in Suffolk for a minimum of 8 days before they can legally marry...

Emma, tuesday 24-Jun-25 10 1,157
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Stressed!! Got to change briidesmaid dresses
u_21@hotmail.co.uk, 10 May, 2016 at 07:34

Feeling stressed!! Bridesmaid dresses now don't fit and I can't get another size as discontinued! Need to sell these first before I get others. But I need to find cheap dresses no kore than £50...

johnalme, tuesday 24-Jun-25 16 3,742
MrsDaysh2b
Jigsaw puzzle guest book
MrsDaysh2b, 24 March, 2014 at 21:26

I'm looking for a jigsaw puzzle (preferably wooden) to use as a guest book for my wedding in September this year. We're having 60 guests in total so I guess I need about a 30-40 piece jigsaw? I've...

Witherellson, tuesday 24-Jun-25 6 4,856
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Hitched Website
Gina, 5 March, 2025 at 19:05

Hello, we are getting married in Rhodes, Greece next September! I am wanting to set up a website so that people can RSVP via a QR code but I can see that it is UK based so I can’t seem to choose...

Aylen, tuesday 24-Jun-25 31 386
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Football themed wedding - help!!!!
bradsheridan, 13 July, 2009 at 21:59

Hi everyone! I'm due to marry my football mad fiance on 17th July 2010, the colour theme is based on his football team (black and white), we're having a half time penalty shoot out ( between the...

Jonty, tuesday 24-Jun-25 13 15,339
Lofty86
Shoes for big feet!
Lofty86, 5 September, 2011 at 09:43

Hi, Another post from me today! My poor son has chicken pox and is currently asleep, leaving me to do some wedding planning! (should probably be cleaning though!) Anyhow, I just wondered if there were...

Hannah, monday 23-Jun-25 11 2,410
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One Bride, Two Sets of Bridesmaids
DanniWoodthorpe, 12 November, 2017 at 15:51

Hi everyone, I am in need of some advice regarding bridesmaids and dress colours but just to give fair warning I'm going to be the bride although technically I'm the groom, if this offends you or...

Patricia, sunday 22-Jun-25 2 657
SunnyPurpleHair275
Reception timings
SunnyPurpleHair275, 9 May, 2025 at 01:04

Hi everyone, I'm really struggling to visualise how our day will flow! We are getting married in a registry office around a 20-30 minute drive from our reception venue at 1.30pm. It's a garden party...

Fayyaz, sunday 22-Jun-25 22 718 4
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Streaming wedding on the internet live to guests who can't make it
MaddieR, 27 June, 2010 at 12:28

My father has recently thought of a fantastic idea to stream weddings on the internet live to guests who can't be there. It wouldn't be avaliable for any one to watch as the link would be password...

Alwin, sunday 22-Jun-25 10 3,448
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Hen night party game ideas
HappyPinkCars45, 11 February, 2014 at 15:42

Hi everyone! Im planning on having 2 hen dos because 2 of my bridesmaids are early teens and I didn't want them missing out. So we're having a pamper party with lots of drinks and nibbles etc. I was...

Usama, saturday 21-Jun-25 3 602
SunnyGoldDecor76
Photography Payments
SunnyGoldDecor76, 10 December, 2014 at 15:10

Hi, we are getting married in May, we have booked our photographer. she is a colleague of my partner just wanting to start out her own business. I just wanted to ask, we have paid £100 deposit she is...

Fahad, saturday 21-Jun-25 17 2,538
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...

Walter, saturday 21-Jun-25 22 26,740
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Music and planning!
Stacey, 6 March, 2024 at 23:36

Please help!! We aren’t getting married until next year & I know there’s 1 million and 1 other things to think about and look at BUT how do you choose what songs to use for the entrance, signing...

Muhammad, saturday 21-Jun-25 18 319 1
Pop
Twilight wedding timeline?
Pop, 18 June, 2025 at 22:22

Hi! We are not into the wedding breakfast and are a very informal couple. However we are big into evening parties so we’re planning on doing a Twilight wedding. Our evening food will be a big barbecue...

Robert, friday 20-Jun-25 1 34
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Ceremony timings
Miss, 5 June, 2025 at 14:04

Any advice would be much appreciated..... We are needing to book the time slot we want to get married.... I'm stuck with timings. We are getting married at our venue so no traveling required. 50 guest...

Victor, friday 20-Jun-25 9 184 1

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