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London Party venue
Lorinda, 27 September, 2025 at 16:30

Both my partner and I have very big families, we cannot afford a big wedding with them all. our plan is to do a marylebone town hall wedding and a lunch after- however we would like to do a party in...

Lorinda, saturday 27-Sep-25 22
Gurzle
On the receving end of an invite with a money poem...
Gurzle, 7 July, 2011 at 19:01

So I have always thought that these poems were okay, and I guess I sort of don't really care one way or the other BUT today, I got an evening invite with a money poem attached! I actually thought that...

Jeffrey, thursday 25-Sep-25 75 5,850
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Affordable Themed Vow Renewal Venue Help!
Zoe, 23 September, 2025 at 23:22

We are looking to renew our vows & we have an almost Parisian gothic style theme (think the new Dracula movie) Not dark and dingy but not modern either If no accommodation on site there needs to...

Wuhan, thursday 25-Sep-25 20
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Videographer taken deposit - now no contact!
RomanticBlueCars190, 13 April, 2016 at 11:50

Last June we booked a videographer based on a recommendation (for our wedding in May this year) and asked the vendor for a booking form. This was sent back to us and deposit paid as per normal. We had...

Jeffrey, thursday 25-Sep-25 5 1,536
Amie
Hockwold hall 14th september 2026
Amie, 25 September, 2025 at 08:34

Due to personal reasons my partner and I have had to cancel our wedding due to unforeseen circumstances. Our wedding date is now available at hockwold hall , for the 14th of September 2026 if anyone...

Amie, thursday 25-Sep-25 12
Frizzball
What do you wear to visit your venue ?
Frizzball, 7 March, 2010 at 11:54

We are going to visit and hopefully book our venue tomorrow yay! I was just going to wear my normal clothes nice jeans and a nice top or jumper and boots, when I told my friend she said I should dress...

CarmenCHunt, thursday 25-Sep-25 10 3,371
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Guest List rsvp
Carys, 24 September, 2025 at 14:31

Hi everyone! I’ve set up my guest list and would love to include an option where certain guests can RSVP to let me know if they’d like accommodation at the venue. I’ve searched everywhere including...

Carys, wednesday 24-Sep-25 16
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Barn venues with no accommodation or just one room
John, 16 September, 2025 at 15:19

We want our wedding at a Barn venue but want a quiet private night the night before the wedding. Any recommendations for such a barn venue in the midlands or Dorset ? Thanks

Eva, monday 22-Sep-25 2 66
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First Dance Song
Moonbeam88, 26 June, 2015 at 11:05

I know there have been numerous posts about this but i'd really like to get some more ideas for first dance songs...what is everyone having? We're thinking Dream a Little Dream of Me or Gabrielle...

Leonie, saturday 20-Sep-25 7 2,333
Holly
Hurricane Candle Holders
Holly, 18 September, 2025 at 10:50

Does anybody have any recommendations of where to bulk buy hurricane candle holders?

Holly, thursday 18-Sep-25 15
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John Lewis gift list reviews please
Cream&Blush, 12 February, 2017 at 21:07

Hiya, I'm not getting married until April next year so have plenty of time but was starting to think about where we might register. I was thinking of John Lewis as they have a good variety of products...

Sibani, wednesday 17-Sep-25 10 8,760 1
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Planning Possible Micro-wedding
Keona, 30 July, 2025 at 01:54

I need some advice! I'm engaged, and I have come to terms that my family won't turn up. So I plan on inviting just my mum and my brother. I wanted a big wedding origionally but now thats way out the...

Rachel, tuesday 16-Sep-25 2 56
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Help - London, uk reception location needed (marylebone/mayfair/notting Hill, or nearby)
Megan, 26 August, 2025 at 21:34

Ceremony (private) will be at Marylebone Town Hall and would like to host (nearby, not too far from the Town Hall) 50-60 guest for dinner, drinks and dancing. They will not have been at ceremony, we...

Rachel, tuesday 16-Sep-25 1 18
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Small intimate wedding
Ellie, 5 September, 2025 at 20:15

Hi all I’ve been engaged 2 years in October and we’ve not even started wedding planning. We’ve attended wedding fairs etc but are really struggling to understand the extreme pricing for venues/ food...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 16-Sep-25 1 33
Maryam
Wedding Fair at the Hilton in Paddington?
Maryam, 18 August, 2025 at 18:42

Hi everyone, I am getting married in June 2026 and, as exciting as it is, I sometimes find the planning a little overwhelming. So far, I have booked the date and the ceremony, but I still need to...

Charlie, tuesday 16-Sep-25 8 173
IanStuartBride
White napkins on an Ivory tablecloth- is it okay?
IanStuartBride, 24 July, 2015 at 08:28

Hi Again, This may sound like a boring topic but I just want some quick advice on whether it's okay to have white napkins on an ivory tablecloth at my wedding? I'm planning on hiring linen because the...

Publixsurveysite, monday 15-Sep-25 10 1,065
Millie
March 2025 Brides
Millie, 26 April, 2024 at 09:56

Calling all March 2025 brides! How is everyone feeling? What have you done so far to plan for your big day? What colours schemes are you liking for spring time? We had our big day booked for June 2026...

Hook, monday 15-Sep-25 2 134
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2 invites
Hayley, 14 September, 2025 at 15:50

Hello Does anyone know if you can set up a second invite on Hitched? I’ve sent the day invites but I’d like to send the evening guests an edited version. Thanks

Hayley, sunday 14-Sep-25 20
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Pricing?
Jay, 20 June, 2024 at 17:39

Are the pricing listed in the hotels eg £60 per person.... All inclusive? Or is that just food?

Right, friday 12-Sep-25 30
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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 5,648
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 2,265
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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 14,799 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 4 282
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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 18
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

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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 8,169
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 14,898
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 17

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