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Dani
Hitched Rewards: Our 4th edition winner is... 🥁
Dani, 3 December, 2024 at 15:57

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS ANDREA!! 🎉 Winning £3,000 in the 4th edition of Hitched Rewards, here’s what she shared: "I received the news when I was home caring for our newborn baby girl and we didn't believe...

Dani, tuesday 3-Dec-24 32
Aishling
Rvsps/menu options
Aishling, 2 December, 2024 at 15:29

Has anyone been able to add menu options to the hitched wedding website RVSPs?

Aishling, monday 2-Dec-24 12
Andrea
Help with planning/gifted or reduced services for last minute wedding due to terminal illness
Andrea, 2 December, 2024 at 03:25

Hi My partner of 18 years has been battling a T4 malignant tumour in his oesophagus over the past year. Many rounds of chemo, infections, a full stomach removal and partial oesophagus removal later...

Andrea, monday 2-Dec-24 40
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Fire door stress!
exitedbridetobe, 29 March, 2013 at 17:02

Our ceremony & reception room has a very ugly fire door. Its on the wall our guests will be looking towards at our civil ceremony. I'm going to ask if I can cover it with a starlight backdrop, but...

Ronald, sunday 1-Dec-24 15 1,666
xlovebirdsx
How Naughty were you on your Hen??
xlovebirdsx, 21 June, 2012 at 09:38

Ive been looking at places to go for a hen night out. I came across the Chicago Rock hen package which is called 'Last Fling Before the Ring' It got me thinking, its a common idea that the hen/stag is...

Ivor, saturday 30-Nov-24 31 42,864
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Wedding band
Giorgia, 28 November, 2024 at 19:20

Hi, Has anyone come across or booked the band ‘The Vanquish’ for their wedding? Looks really good on YouTube and Facebook but any feedback from people who have used them would be much appreciated!...

Giorgia, thursday 28-Nov-24 25
monkeychops
Hen Book Message Suggestions
monkeychops, 3 May, 2010 at 21:22

Can anyone recommend any nice or funny poems or messages to write in a hen book? My mind is completely blank and I need some inspiration! ?

Ilona, thursday 28-Nov-24 5,473
Catherine
Wedding Insurance?
Catherine, 25 October, 2024 at 08:25

Who do people have their wedding insurance with?

Leoeventi, wednesday 27-Nov-24 6 402
Dani
Have you checked out our deals yet? 👀 Get up to 50% off your wedding!
Dani, 26 November, 2024 at 16:30

Hey savvy savers 💸 Everyone’s talking Black Friday deals, but what about saving BIG on your wedding? Now’s the perfect time to book your vendors - don’t wait, they won’t last! 🖤 Where to find our...

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Dani, tuesday 26-Nov-24 25
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Hair and Make-up
Sian, 25 November, 2024 at 17:25

Just wondering if brides to be have booked hair and make-up with the same person, or separately? Thanks

Sian, monday 25-Nov-24 13
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Cake on a budget
Eileen, 24 November, 2024 at 22:50

Hi all, due to budget reasons we are thinking of getting a cake from M&S, Waitrose or maybe Cloud Nine Cake Center. Howeverrrrr... we are staying in a hotel for two nights before the wedding. I am...

Eileen, sunday 24-Nov-24 24
Manny
i had this question as well! It turns out, from me looking at your profile, that i think we may be getting married at the same venue! 🤍🤍 we’re March 2
Manny, 24 November, 2024 at 21:51

I had this question as well! It turns out, from me looking at your profile, that I think we may be getting married at the same venue! 🤍🤍 we’re March 2025 I’ve not met anyone with the same venue yet!

Manny, sunday 24-Nov-24 9
Mrs2013
Wedding checklist/spreadsheet
Mrs2013, 8 January, 2012 at 23:05

Hey ladies I was wondering if any of you ladies had a tick list or check list that you work towards. I am a super organised person, but unsure where to start with planning my wedding, could benefit...

Benedict, sunday 24-Nov-24 5 6,170
Nasreen
Non floral centrepieces
Nasreen, 24 November, 2024 at 00:29

Hi everyone - I'm wondering if anyone might have tips or ideas for some elegant but non floral centrepieces? I've never really loved cut flowers and find some of the smells overwhelming, and a bit...

Nasreen, sunday 24-Nov-24 11
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Bridesmaid gifts
Coopertobe, 1 January, 2018 at 23:25

Hi everyone, I'm getting married this month!!! We are in the final stages of paying everything off and I'm now working on bridesmaid gifts. On the morning I'm going to give my bridesmaids a gift bag...

Allison, saturday 23-Nov-24 8 1,763
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Wedding registry query
Katrina, 23 November, 2024 at 16:36

Good Afternoon ladies ") I have a question there is a document that needs to be signed after we get married with our two witnesses also. Do I sign with my old signature? or with my new surname? I am...

Katrina, saturday 23-Nov-24 1 18
Lucy
Save the Date’s
Lucy, 13 October, 2024 at 14:54

Hi all, I’m getting married in March 2026, and wondering when would be the best time to send the Save the Dates? It’s so exciting so I feel as though I want to send them as soon as I can, but the...

Kubby, thursday 21-Nov-24 11 1,031 1
mummymrs2b
Are your in laws involved in wedding planning?
mummymrs2b, 3 April, 2012 at 18:03

Just wondered if there's a few who's in laws get involved in helping to pay or helping to plan, etc? My in-laws don't know anything, aren't paying for anything, don't ask about anything. I tried to...

Ronald, thursday 21-Nov-24 32 3,686
Red Baroness
Hatton Garden jewellers - recommendations?
Red Baroness, 21 February, 2011 at 10:36

Mr Ily and I are planning a trip to Hatton Garden this week to choose our wedding rings. Anyone have any recommendations?

Maria, thursday 21-Nov-24 21 24,848
Hannah
Save the date wording
Hannah, 21 November, 2024 at 10:15

Hi all! We’ve just ordered our save the dates and I now need to send over the wording we want on them. I don’t want to over do it or under do it. Can anyone give me advice of what should actually be...

Hannah, thursday 21-Nov-24 29
Carol
i am getting married !
Carol, 20 November, 2024 at 05:41

Hi guys i am finally getting married, please suggest me a color combination of bride and groom

Carol, wednesday 20-Nov-24 7
Caz
Venue responses
Caz, 19 November, 2024 at 16:19

Anyone else having a very slow time of finding a venue due to venues not responding? It’s very frustrating as the ones I think are most suitable are the ones I’m desperate to hear back from, I’ve...

Caz, tuesday 19-Nov-24 11
Allison
Share your wedding cake flavour(s)
Allison, 18 November, 2024 at 21:26

So my partner and | have just booked our cake maker for the big day, mainly because of the choice of flavours she offered! I'd love to know what you all picked for yours We've gone for 3 tiers - tier...

Allison, monday 18-Nov-24 15
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Where can I buy ready made Biodegradable paper
Thesom, 12 September, 2015 at 16:35

Hi there I would like to make my own biodegradable confetti but can't seem to find anywhere to buy this in sheets/ rolls does anyone know where to get this, also any idea where to get custom shaped...

gretta, monday 18-Nov-24 4 4,315
ClaireD*
Can anyone recommend a Makeup Artist in Nottingham?
ClaireD*, 6 December, 2013 at 21:35

Hi there, Really feeling disappointed right now. I'd booked a make-up artist called Claire-Elizabeth for a trial, but she didn't turn up, and didn't return my voicemail when I called to check what was...

Mahira, monday 18-Nov-24 9 6,069
Alexandra
Export information from hitched
Alexandra, 27 September, 2024 at 15:54

Does anyone know how to export their guest email addresses ? I also need to somehow export their table plan I have made and the mean choices my guests have given?? Many thanks

Ella, sunday 17-Nov-24 28
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Is it rude not to invite long term partners/husbands?
Randomsabreur, 30 March, 2011 at 11:53

As the title says, really. Also, if you're not invited with your fiance to their wedding, would it be appropriate to not invite a friend's husband and save the per head charge/space that way. Really...

Jonathan, sunday 17-Nov-24 41 27,050 1
Mrs_Rolfe_2b
Cost of wedding flowers?
Mrs_Rolfe_2b, 15 April, 2011 at 14:18

I am trying to do my budget, and i have no idea how much flowers cost! I know its a broad question and i know it will vary according to location (im in west midlands) flower type etc. I'm having small...

Ella, saturday 16-Nov-24 27 171,092
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Buying book paper to make flowers?
2026Bridetobe, 10 November, 2024 at 10:22

Hi everyone, Has anyone used paper flowers or made their own at all? Fiancé and I really like the style of the origami flowers made out of books. I know you can buy them but we wanted to try and make...

Ella, saturday 16-Nov-24 2 22
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Excited
Amelie, 6 November, 2024 at 20:49

Cant wait for my wedding!!!

Lea, thursday 14-Nov-24 1 25
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Civil ceremony help
Danniella, 1 November, 2024 at 20:19

Hi, I’m getting married at 2025 and having a civil ceremony with the ceremony and reception taking place at the same venue. Can anyone help with what I need to arrange for the ceremony? What’s usually...

Lea, thursday 14-Nov-24 36
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Friends Film It - has anyone used these?
HappyBrownCars12359, 3 May, 2020 at 16:57

Hi there, My partner and I really like the idea of a video and have been looking at companies who send you cameras for friends to film the day and they edit it. We are looking at this partly as some...

Ella, thursday 14-Nov-24 4 2,262 1

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