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Self catering wedding venues near Woking or Guildford
Dennis, 4 August, 2025 at 14:57

Dear all. I.am looking for a self catering wedding venues around the Woking and Guildford area. We are planning to have our own catering and need a location. The date will be 1st September 2025. Can...

Dennis, monday 4-Aug-25 12
sara.jo
Potted plants in June - Florist Help Please!!
sara.jo, 30 March, 2011 at 11:29

Hi, I have decided to have potted plants in a basket as my centrepieces for a rustic, English garden look....I have these baskets for each table which you can get about 4 plant pots in each... My...

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Ceremony music - indie/rock song suggestions needed!
OrdinaryGirl, 22 May, 2012 at 19:34

I'm really struggling to find songs for my ceremony. Well, actually I'm not struggling but OH rejects pretty much everything I suggest as being "too cheesy" - even though my suggestions have all been...

Jack, monday 4-Aug-25 12 1,789
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Glass v plastic cups
cearstaidh, 28 October, 2013 at 10:18

We're getting married at a venue that hasn't ever had a wedding before. They are providing the bar however we need to supply the glasses. In the past they have had other events but have just used...

Ron, sunday 3-Aug-25 8 2,734
Bean2304
So upset, mum & dad ruining everything!!
Bean2304, 14 May, 2014 at 13:55

Sorry just need to come on here and have a bit of a rant my mum and dad are driving me crazy!!!!! We are getting married up in Edinburgh in October so my BF and I have been backwards & forwards...

Griefquote, saturday 2-Aug-25 20 3,844
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Venue help 😭
Aimee, 2 August, 2025 at 07:38

Hey. Looking for a venue stately home hall vibe original or close to original decor nothing that’s been too updated we are after character ❤️ steeped in history. Flexible with menus and has...

Aimee, saturday 2-Aug-25 12
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sport nike shoes sale, buy wholesale nike air max,
weichen08506, 15 September, 2011 at 09:00

http://www.chinaclothing4sale.com http://www.onsalegucci.com http://www.jordanschinashop.com/ These kind of totes intention at totally new mommies who nonetheless plan to be in pattern regardless of...

Moye, thursday 31-Jul-25 1 41
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Beer mat games?
Deb11, 5 June, 2014 at 22:21

So... We had our invites printed on beer mats. There was a minimum order of 500. We had day and evening ones so now have about 900 spare! We have decided to have a beer mat games table at the...

Albert, wednesday 30-Jul-25 2 461
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Village Hall wedding - Getting Staff in to assist
Em1986, 8 August, 2013 at 14:07

We are having a village hall wedding and as my Finance's parents own a shop they want to buy and provide all the alcohol so for the whole day with the meals and also for the Bar. However we recently...

Elisemitchell, wednesday 30-Jul-25 2 1,372
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Bloom and Wild flowers for bouquet
Amanda, 28 May, 2025 at 09:50

Hi all, I hope you're having a great week so far! 😊 I'm getting married in September this year, so are in all planning mode - exciting! We're having our ceremony at a Town Hall and our reception at a...

Romanticbluediamonds, tuesday 29-Jul-25 1 64
Miss
Save the date
Miss, 29 July, 2025 at 00:46

Hi I'm getting married on the 5th August 2026. Does anyone know how i can send out save the date on this sight. Thank you in advance.Elaine

Miss, tuesday 29-Jul-25 23
Jonathan
Looking for london based wedding photographer
Jonathan, 28 July, 2025 at 20:24

Hi there, me and my fiance are hoping to take pre wedding shoot in streets of london on the 29th of August. We can bring or take back the dates based on your availablity if we agreed on price. We will...

Jonathan, monday 28-Jul-25 13
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Wedding Abroad
Mihaela, 27 July, 2025 at 10:15

Hi everyone, Has anyone has planned or looked at weddings abroad? I'm looking at Malta or Italy. Do you have any advice how I should approach this and if anyone has actually had a place or a wedding...

Mihaela, sunday 27-Jul-25 7
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Hair bookings
Catherine, 26 July, 2025 at 21:28

I recently (a week ago) messaged a reputable bridal hair stylist and managed to book her. I have paid a deposit which then covers the trial cost. However since sending the payment I have had no...

Catherine, saturday 26-Jul-25 14
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Parking at Ashton Lodge Country House?
BrideToBeEvie, 16 April, 2015 at 09:20

Hello! I'm in the early stages of looking at venues, and found Ashton Lodge Country House near Rugby/Coventry. Parking is really important to me as I will have lots of guest who will need to bring...

Fatima, wednesday 23-Jul-25 1 561
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Tradtional round cake, what size tins?
melskully, 15 April, 2008 at 15:47

Hello all My MIL is going to make my wedding cake, I want the traditional round 3 tier cakes. I have offered to buy the tins but I have no idea what size id need? I was wondering if anyone had any...

Jin, wednesday 23-Jul-25 9 23,726
IngridHughes
Haven't found the dress yet and I'm getting confused!
IngridHughes, 30 November, 2015 at 04:47

Hello everyone! I started looking for my dress early on, when most stores didn't have their new collections in, which meant I've tried more than I expected to. I have tried loads of dresses by now...

Fatima, tuesday 22-Jul-25 54 4,978
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costs of a civil ceremony in a registry office vs venue?
laurenbird, 20 May, 2008 at 14:59

Im just dipping my toe into all this atm, but was wondering how much a civil ceremony would cost in a registry office? i would like it to be performed in a venue i have fallen for but its so...

Luna, tuesday 22-Jul-25 11 5,983
Emma
Catering
Emma, 7 January, 2025 at 22:58

Just wondering if anyone has used The Barn at Willerby inside catering? If so would you recommend. Not an outside company .

Eron, tuesday 22-Jul-25 2 42
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Disheartened by dress shopping, very upset
, 5 June, 2011 at 15:34

Sorry for the massive ramble I am no doubt going to go into, but I went to a bridal designer sale yesterday, had a horrible experience and am really upset and disheartened with dress shopping now. I'm...

Eric, monday 21-Jul-25 47 7,130
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Photographer Cost
MissBtoB, 29 June, 2015 at 20:49

Hi. We have just been quoted £2000 for photography. This is way over what I was thinking and had only wanted to spend £600 max. Please can someone tell me what a realistic cost would be. I'm now...

Punit, monday 21-Jul-25 38 8,060
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Other options other than registry office or church?
Grace, 20 July, 2025 at 10:56

Hi all, Recently engaged and in the early planning stages, my fiancé and I have agreed we don’t want to get married in a church so we then thought that perhaps a registry office may be our only other...

Grace, sunday 20-Jul-25 22
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Destination wedding in italy
Ines, 19 July, 2025 at 19:33

Hello everybody what about a destination wedding in Italy? We are planner based in amalfi cost and happy to give you some right tips. Write for any questions. Ines

Ines, saturday 19-Jul-25 13
Sarah
Eloping with children
Sarah, 19 July, 2025 at 15:37

Hi! I am on the hunt for somewhere in the UK I can go Elope with my son. I have considered Gretna Green but is anyone aware of anywhere else that may be appropriate? My child will be around 6/7 by the...

Sarah, saturday 19-Jul-25 17
Gillsy
Flower Names - for the tables??
Gillsy, 28 January, 2010 at 15:33

I've finally decided that I'll name the tables after spring flowers seen as we have a bit of a flower theme going on. Was going to name them from places around Lake Garda as thats where we got engaged...

Wania, saturday 19-Jul-25 6 11,555
Dani
Up to 50% off in the app?! Now, that's a BIG deal 💜
Dani, 7 April, 2025 at 17:32

Hey everyone! Just wanted to pop in and shout about something that could really help if you're wedding planning right now... The Hitched app has a section just for deals from wedding vendors - we’re...

Oleksii Savchenko, friday 18-Jul-25 2 56
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Will your bridesmaids have bags on your wedding day?
Figaro82, 18 November, 2012 at 20:29

Hi Ladies, I'm going shoe shopping with my bridesmaids on Saturday and I was wondering if I should also get them matching bags for all their bits and pieces? Is anyone else doing this? My preference...

Fatima, thursday 17-Jul-25 16 16,364
Dani
Need best man speech jokes? We’ve got you covered! 🥂
Dani, 17 July, 2025 at 16:59

Need ideas for your best man speech? Check out some of our favourite jokes to nail the perfect moment 🎤 Need a helping hand? Check out our pro speechwriters on Hitched 👇 *** Let us know below if you...

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Service Charge on Venue cost
nicnol, 29 September, 2011 at 13:30

I have just paid my final invoice for the venue (woo hoo) and have now received an email back about gratuity on the night. It states that the old policy of adding 5% service charge to the final bill...

Alex, thursday 17-Jul-25 18 8,143
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Liability insurance for friends to play during reception
Tashyboomboom, 7 May, 2014 at 15:16

I've just been told that my two friends (who play the violin and the flute) who I've asked to play for an hour during the drinks reception for free as they are amateurs will now have to get liability...

Katrin, wednesday 16-Jul-25 7 2,291
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Help - Football Shirt Table Numbers
raucous1980, 14 April, 2011 at 13:57

Does anyone have any idea where I can get these from? I need Blackburn Rovers colours (navy & white) and I want a number and a Footballer's name on. I cannot find anywhere that does them even...

Kaflin, wednesday 16-Jul-25 3 2,286
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Opinions..... How much money to give as a gift at a wedding?
*Pugsley*, 1 July, 2013 at 17:22

Hi all, Just sitting here (wasting time at work) and got me thinking... If you're a guest at a wedding where they request money towards honeymoon etc etc, how much would you give? At recent weddings...

Jonad, wednesday 16-Jul-25 81 123,266

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