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Food
Kayleigh, 4 December, 2023 at 11:52

I’m getting married and I’ve gone for a two course meal, so we will get a hot dinner and a pudding for after the ceremony . I was going to have a buffet at the night time, but I decided to have a...

Tatiana, wednesday 24-Jun-26 31 665
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Street food
Kelly, 29 July, 2023 at 16:07

Hi, we are looking at having street food vans for our food at the reception. Does anyone have experience of this, like what works/doesn’t? Do I need more than one van? Do I need ‘inside’ food as well?...

Tatiana, wednesday 24-Jun-26 16 296
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Sun and Snow weddings
Sophie, 6 September, 2025 at 16:20

Hi. Has anyone please used Sun and Snow weddings for planning a wedding in Crete. Would you recommend? Thank you

Jamal, wednesday 24-Jun-26 17 150
Sian
Photo Albums
Sian, 16 April, 2025 at 18:42

Just a quick one! We're currently about to book our photographer, between two of the offered packages. They're £600 different and the only change is a physical print album. Has anyone else decided...

Yu Zhang, wednesday 24-Jun-26 51 605
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Bridesmaid nightmare, don't know what to do
Alsxx, 27 June, 2011 at 14:27

I'm hoping someone will have some good advise, I'm having a nightmare with one of my bridesmaids. I'm getting married 4 weeks today (yay!!) so could do without this so late on but I suppose that's the...

Mohsin, wednesday 24-Jun-26 14 3,335
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Bitchy bridesmaid
RomanticIvoryCars615, 18 June, 2016 at 12:24

We are getting married this year and have chosen four bridesmaids. One is my sister and the other 3 are friends. However one of my BM has been throwing a few comments and I'm not sure what to do or...

Mohsin, wednesday 24-Jun-26 27 5,257
Hannah
Iphone content creator!
Hannah, 11 June, 2025 at 14:22

Hi everyone! August 2026 bride here 🫶🏻 I was wondering if there are any iPhone content creators looking to build their portfolio and would be able to capture my wedding please? Date is 17/08/2026 in...

Steelheart, wednesday 24-Jun-26 4 38
Joy
After ceremony entertainment
Joy, 14 January, 2026 at 13:44

I’m looking at some indoor, possibly outdoor depending on weather, November 2027. Entertainment for guest to do or watch whilst we have our pictures

Babita, wednesday 24-Jun-26 7 58
Dani
Budget like a pro with our new tool! 🤓
Dani, 15 July, 2024 at 09:11

Hey lovebirds, So you're probably wondering what's so special about a calculator? Introducing the brand new Hitched wedding budget calculator that will help you to find your ideal budget to plan your...

Evil, wednesday 24-Jun-26 106 926 2
Olivia
How many venues did you view before choosing one?
Olivia, 17 December, 2025 at 12:22

Hey I just want to know that what made you say this is the one wedding venue .Would love to hear your experiences.

Jay, wednesday 24-Jun-26 88 1,281 1
miss_winter14
feeling for grooms and best men; written my ruby wedding speech :/
miss_winter14, 10 February, 2015 at 14:25

So i now know how grooms and best men and fobs etc feel. i've written my speech for my parents ruby wedding and i'm convinced it's poo. so i need opinions. please? here it is for you to pick apart for...

myassignmenthelprevi, wednesday 24-Jun-26 10 2,109
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Rude Comments from In Laws
ExpensiveBrownDiamonds1257, 1 September, 2015 at 16:43

This is mostly just a vent, but I’m beginning to get frustrated with my future in-laws. Mainly OH’s brother and sister-in-law. Because OH and I have a long distance relationship I’ve only met them a...

Mohsin, wednesday 24-Jun-26 55 2,078
2013_Bride_
Those handwriting invitation names...
2013_Bride_, 29 January, 2013 at 13:15

Are you doing it yourself? Or have you asked someone who can do 'posh' handwriting? My mum suggested one of her friends as they can do that special type of writing, but I just think what a palavour?...

Richard, wednesday 24-Jun-26 33 2,105
kizzi10000
Anyone played wedding 'raffle'? Ideas needed
kizzi10000, 25 February, 2016 at 14:40

Thanks to yet another change of plan, as the pub we'd picked to eat and dance in after the ceremony has decided they're not sure they can offer what we want due to noise and space constraints, we've...

DUNHILL, wednesday 24-Jun-26 10 3,329
Dani
Hitched Rewards: Our 5th edition winner is... 🥁
Dani, 12 December, 2024 at 15:52

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS KATIE!! 🎉 Winning £3,000 in the 5th edition of Hitched Rewards, here’s what she shared: "I was at work when I received the call from Hitched to let me know that we were the lucky...

Steelheart, wednesday 24-Jun-26 2 84
*Pugsley*
Girls night in/hen night ideas please
*Pugsley*, 18 June, 2013 at 19:43

Hiya, A friend and I are planning a mini hen night in for our friend. There will be 5 girls present. It'll be the night before we go on her proper hen weekend but we thought we'd plan something...

Ronald, wednesday 24-Jun-26 7 1,023
Toni
Any harpists available?
Toni, 6 May, 2026 at 20:21

Looking to bark a harpist for our wedding on 1 August 2026 in Southend. Please get in touch or send over recommendations! Any help appreciated!

Suman, wednesday 24-Jun-26 12 80
*Pugsley*
How shall I send business card size save the date magnets in the post?
*Pugsley*, 27 January, 2013 at 12:49

Hi My save the dates are business card sized magnets I bought from Vistaprint on one of their freebie offers. We're really happy with how they've turned out as they were a design we uploaded ourselves...

Penelopeshore, wednesday 24-Jun-26 17 1,636
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Games to play at a Hen Party Weekend??
BrogstarBride, 22 February, 2013 at 12:55

We are going to a Spa for the weekend and I want to play some fun games in the evening and ideas? x

Apkguide, wednesday 24-Jun-26 203 9,064
Kat
Village halls?
Kat, 28 January, 2023 at 17:03

Hi! I just was wondering about people's experiences with village halls? Me and my partner have been together 10 years so far and are finally tieing the knot! 💍We've looked at one venue and we feel in...

Latika, wednesday 24-Jun-26 17 821 1
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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...

Project, wednesday 24-Jun-26 9 3,491
Cora
What would be the ideal start time for a ceremony within a venue?
Cora, 25 September, 2025 at 12:27

We are having our ceremony in the venue and was curious when you should have the start time? and if anyone else has done this previously would you advise staying at the location the night before?

Loca, tuesday 23-Jun-26 41 223
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Hen party games - help!!
Almost~Mrs~W, 20 January, 2015 at 10:39

Hi was hoping for a little help planning my hen party with my sister (yes I'm a control freak) we we are having an afternoon tea at my house in our bar in the garden then going to a pub in Birmingham...

MH Auto, tuesday 23-Jun-26 58 3,083
docshell
MIL ruined wedding
docshell, 29 May, 2009 at 15:35

Well the title says it all and it will be a little long as I need to get this out of my system. MIL always been a little hard work but never thought this would happen. Arrived in northern Ireland- all...

Smith, tuesday 23-Jun-26 15 3,735
Ella
Intimate wedding
Ella, 11 January, 2026 at 16:30

Can anyone help me. I’m looking for a Manor House or chapel that can just do me the ceremony part of my wedding. Kind of like a registry office vibe but with the beautiful scenery. I’m based in...

Remo, tuesday 23-Jun-26 14 176
porkchop
Changing name on driving licence
porkchop, 4 October, 2012 at 14:44

Now I'm an old married I'm trying to sort out all the changing of name stuff! Have tried a search but all questions seems to be about certificates, rather than what I need to know! I'm probably just...

Jameslones, tuesday 23-Jun-26 44 52,243
Dancing-Peanut
Photo Sharing
Dancing-Peanut, 22 January, 2020 at 15:17

Hi I am looking at ideas for guests to upload photos of the day. There are loads of apps - but most you have to take the photos through the app, and not just simply on the phone and then upload. Does...

Bilal, tuesday 23-Jun-26 15 999
Vanilla Pod
Good "wedding" movies for first night of hen do?
Vanilla Pod, 7 April, 2011 at 20:04

Hi Everyone, Im going on my first hen weekend tommorow (3 of my girls cant make my big one in the summer as they are away, so as they are all off for easter hols them being teachers we are doing a...

Through, tuesday 23-Jun-26 50 6,325
Anna
Planning
Anna, 1 August, 2023 at 21:13

Hey! What did it do you find as the hardest part to plan with your wedding? Would you consider hiring a wedding planner and if not, why?

Timothy, tuesday 23-Jun-26 12 329 1
Rebecca
Food at the reception
Rebecca, 3 December, 2025 at 09:58

Hi all, We are looking to do things a bit differently and get food trucks instead of a sit down meal. We were looking at getting just one food truck (A pizza van) which can serve 130 pizzas (which is...

John, tuesday 23-Jun-26 46 552 2
Camistrella
Keep it organized, stick to your budget, and focus on celebrating love with family and friends.
Camistrella, 25 February, 2026 at 13:22

Choose a date Decide your budgetCreate a rough guest list

Puhu, tuesday 23-Jun-26 5 38
Eve
Small budget wedding
Eve, 29 December, 2025 at 16:16

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are looking to get married in 2026. We’re looking for somewhere to hold the reception (we’ll be getting married in a church). We’re based in Sussex and our budget is...

Olivia, tuesday 23-Jun-26 11 135

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