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Flip Flop Numbers
Alex, 23 August, 2025 at 16:48

I’ve been to a couple of wedding’s in the last couple of years and have taken my own flip flops in the car to wear as I know wearing heels after a few hours can make your feet hurt and have seen...

Sergio, sunday 31-Aug-25 3 78
Olivia
How is Carbon Neutral wedding
Olivia, 22 August, 2025 at 10:47

I am getting married 2 July 2026 can you give me suggestion

Freeedom, saturday 30-Aug-25 3 57
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Advice/recommendations for London (marylebone/mayfair/fitzrovia) Wedding Reception Venue
Megan, 30 August, 2025 at 06:30

Help! FH and I are searching for a venue to host wedding reception after our private ceremony at Marylebone Town Hall next summer. We’ll have around 50 guests - our nearest and dearest - and we need a...

Megan, saturday 30-Aug-25 70
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No hymns at all in church ceremony
Purplecake, 8 September, 2014 at 14:24

I was wondering whether anyone has ever been to, or heard of, a church ceremony without any hymns? My OH isn't religious at all although he was baptised, and we're getting married in catholic church....

CarmenCHunt, friday 29-Aug-25 10 5,024
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Name change after wedding - middle names!
RomanticIvoryCars939, 2 September, 2017 at 19:03

Hi, Hopefully somebody will be able to help me with this. After I get married i plan to take on my husband's surname, however I have numerous middle names which I want to drop after the wedding so...

Aqix, friday 29-Aug-25 1 472
Vera
My brother is getting married soon
Vera, 28 August, 2025 at 10:26

Am very happy for him, still praying for my own too

Vera, thursday 28-Aug-25 11
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Casino Hire
MrsB2015, 17 February, 2014 at 22:21

I was looking to book a casino for our evening reception, I was wondering if anyone else had booked on and how much they paid. I have been quoted £250 for 3 hours with 2 croupiers and 2 tables,...

Licenses4us, wednesday 27-Aug-25 4 832
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Wedding Perfume
Laurensmum, 29 March, 2016 at 20:00

Anyone picked one yet?! I never knew it was such a big thing! Any suggestions?

Mark, wednesday 27-Aug-25 50 5,411
Michelle772012
Solar fairy lights
Michelle772012, 15 September, 2011 at 15:54

Afternoon all, Well i'm probably being really thick so i do apologise in advance but, i need several sets of fairy lights to decorate my venue that are safe with material as having a midsummer nights...

Qazi, wednesday 27-Aug-25 7 1,622
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Kent Wedding Venues on a budget!
Stacey, 19 August, 2025 at 08:52

Hi, Any recommendations for a Kent wedding on a budget? Ideally a village hall where we can hold the ceremony as well or alternative options which aren’t crazy expensive please?

Lea, tuesday 26-Aug-25 1 41
shoegal01
Movie/Cinema theme wedding
shoegal01, 5 May, 2010 at 09:11

So we have decided to have this 'theme' for our wedding. We are having Cinema Tickets are place cards Table Names as film genres Sweetie table with pick and mix What else can we have? Any ideas and...

Fatima, tuesday 26-Aug-25 10 9,539
Ali_G
Money envelopes
Ali_G, 18 October, 2011 at 16:14

Ok, this is a pretty weird question but is there such thing as a money envelope? Let me elaborate... We're having a wishing well at our wedding and I want to supply our guests with an envelope that...

Master, tuesday 26-Aug-25 122 7,737
MrsT-tobe
Entertainment during wedding breakfast....
MrsT-tobe, 25 May, 2012 at 20:23

Hiya, Just wondered what everyone was having for entertainment during their wedding breakfast?

Edla, monday 25-Aug-25 15 3,993
smartie
Hen Night Badges - help pls!!
smartie, 8 June, 2008 at 15:06

Hi all, It's my hen night next sat, is this leaving it too late to get some personalised badges made up? Anyone on here make them or know where I could order them from? Also I need some help with the...

Jenny, sunday 24-Aug-25 12 4,381
teeheeyoucrazyguys!
OT My teacher application - need advice please...
teeheeyoucrazyguys!, 24 January, 2010 at 13:46

The format of the applications changed and I'm now having to write 'essays'. One question I've been asked is how do i go about creating a good environment to ensure effective learning/teaching etc....

Bessie, friday 22-Aug-25 12 1,703
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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 2,628
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 34
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 4,536 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 4,724
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 9 548
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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 51
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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 93
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 4,491
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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 22 271
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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 1 105
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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 5,902
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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 30
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 69 1
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 2,441

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