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nicnol
Opinions on our wording for information sheets
nicnol, 1 February, 2011 at 10:41

Hi all.......trying to get a first draft together of our info sheets (and have realised I need to get my @rse in gear re looking for accommodation!!) Anyhoo opinions needed on the below fo some of the...

John, tuesday 23-Jun-26 21 15,214
Shantelle
Planning a wedding last minute
Shantelle, 30 January, 2025 at 17:15

Has anyone had experience planning a wedding last minute on a small budget? Very stressed all tips welcome! (Family member very ill with cancer reason for the rush)

John, tuesday 23-Jun-26 35 780
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Can it all be done on 10k?
RomanticGreenHair738, 10 February, 2017 at 10:18

Hi all, this is my first post on here (probably first of many!) We are looking to get married in June next year. We was going to wait a few more years but my partners dad died of cancer in 2014 and...

myassignmenthelprevi, tuesday 23-Jun-26 12 3,750
emjjarvy
Alternative to canapes??
emjjarvy, 15 April, 2014 at 11:41

Hello! Some advice / ideas please!! We are heading to our venue this weekend (in SW France) and have a menu/wine tasting booked amongst other things! CANNOT WAIT!!!! Will likely do a mega flash when...

Steve, tuesday 23-Jun-26 11 1,666
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Getting Married with Dogs
HappyBlueCars518, 2 May, 2016 at 15:15

HI Me and my partner have decided that we are going to get married we are looking to get married October 2017 in cumbria when we have some friends over from Germany there will be me and my partner and...

David, monday 22-Jun-26 7 1,612
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Evening Buffet Food
Apey, 25 January, 2015 at 16:07

Hi everyone We are meeting with our caterer in February to discuss menu planning (very exciting!) I'm looking for inspiration for evening buffet food! At the moment we are set on having a cheese board...

David, monday 22-Jun-26 16 2,572
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Ethical. Venues & fox hunting
S J, 20 February, 2024 at 19:28

Hi all! My partner and I got engaged on Valentines day at I'm at the beginning of my journey planning, very excited. We've found the most amazing venue in Mid Wales called Plas DInam but I've been...

Roms, monday 22-Jun-26 11 146
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Insurance
Ivorywillow, 16 October, 2024 at 16:07

Hi All, I have looked into wedding insurance, is there a company that is better than others or are they all fairly similar? Would anyone recommend any at all? Thanks

Jamshed, monday 22-Jun-26 58 909 1
Happybluebridesmaid4886
Twilight weddings
Happybluebridesmaid4886, 5 November, 2024 at 13:44

Hi, can anyone reccomend anywhere for a twilight wedding please? Struggling to find many places that do them. Thanks so much in advance

Kelvin, monday 22-Jun-26 21 359 1
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Reserved seating wording
Sarah, 11 July, 2022 at 14:00

Hey everyone. I have noticed in pictures of weddings at my venue that there are what I presume 'reserved' cards on the front row / 2 rows of seats (this is at non church venue) I can't zoom in enough...

Timothy, monday 22-Jun-26 7 682
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Wedding with a baby
Joanne, 2 January, 2026 at 10:01

Hi all I just wondered if anyone had their 4 month old baby at their wedding and how that looked? We booked out wedding a year ago and then in typical fashion got pregnant and we've just had our baby....

Aryan, monday 22-Jun-26 14 107
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Wedding Breakfast menu/food choice
Rosco, 7 June, 2009 at 10:06

Hi All, it seems 99.9% of venues that have a banqueting style approach to the meal want guests to have the same starter, same main etc etc, which can make for difficult decisions when it comes to...

David, monday 22-Jun-26 30 12,014
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Wedding anxiety…
Amy, 4 April, 2024 at 09:03

Can anyone offer some advice? We’re planning a wedding for this year (October) And me and my partner are both people pleasers. We’ve really struggled with the worry of what other people think when it...

Novaaura, sunday 21-Jun-26 6 299
lc93
OMs/TOGS, please share your photo's of 'uneven' bridal parties!
lc93, 18 December, 2015 at 13:40

Hi all, meant to be working so without going in to too much detail, there's someone I'd like OH to include as a groomsmen. It's an ongoing discussion, and I'd never force him to have anyone he didn't...

Willium, sunday 21-Jun-26 10 3,511
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Barcelona Hen Party - Places to Stay
MoorWedding, 14 November, 2014 at 13:10

Hello I am planning my hen party for the end of July (2015) in Barcelona. There will be 15 of us, and I was wondering if anybody has any recommendations for places to stay. Looking for somewhere close...

Starbusks, sunday 21-Jun-26 445 7,486 1
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Newborns on the table plan?
Wife In Training, 6 November, 2014 at 20:23

Hi all, We will have two newborns at our wedding (between 2 and 8 weeks old). Do we need to include them on the table plan? We've got toddlers coming who will be on the table plan as they require...

Seotools, sunday 21-Jun-26 20 4,791
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Registry
Rosemary, 19 November, 2025 at 19:30

Which registrars are easiest for guests?

Mr Simon, sunday 21-Jun-26 8 48
Daniella
Confetti
Daniella, 27 October, 2024 at 13:57

Hiya, We've been told by our venue that we can have dried lavender flowers for confetti if we are having our ceremony outside. We do hope to have our ceremony outside (weather permitting) but I'm not...

Sheen, sunday 21-Jun-26 86 858
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Wedding away from home
Elizabeth1990, 10 March, 2025 at 13:19

Hi everyone, just started wedding planning and would love some advice if poss! We live in Northampton but are potentially thinking of a venue in the Lake District which is where we stayed when we got...

MAXWELL, sunday 21-Jun-26 20 155
Charlotte
No Bridesmaids but groomsmen?
Charlotte, 11 August, 2025 at 15:43

Hey, we have just booked our October 2026 wedding and noticed I have literally not one bridesmaids but we have groomsmen. Is it weird to have this. I feel we would look of balanced and it’s a bit sad...

Amil, sunday 21-Jun-26 8 131
hazyclaire
How many order of services?
hazyclaire, 16 October, 2012 at 13:16

Hi all Sorry I've not been around for a while, I've really lost my wedding mojo lately don't know what's wrong with me! But with only 4 weeks to go now I really need to get myself moving!! How is...

Fatima, sunday 21-Jun-26 34 1,576
laineywhu
Confetti
laineywhu, 5 July, 2010 at 21:55

Is anyone else not having confetti at their weddings? basically we can have confetti at the registry office but we decided against it, basically the way i see it is im gonna spend all day trying to...

Brock, sunday 21-Jun-26 45 2,294
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Hitched Website
Gina, 5 March, 2025 at 19:05

Hello, we are getting married in Rhodes, Greece next September! I am wanting to set up a website so that people can RSVP via a QR code but I can see that it is UK based so I can’t seem to choose...

M Awais, saturday 20-Jun-26 90 1,030 1
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Brighton and Worthing registry offices anyone?
redsunflower25, 26 July, 2013 at 10:47

As title... has anyone got hitched in either? Any pics? We are back round to idea of reg' office and knees up at home and wondering what these places are like. If either has a bit of character or just...

Haadi, saturday 20-Jun-26 15 6,087
hopefulmum2b
Plain iced sponge cake
hopefulmum2b, 14 January, 2012 at 09:15

Helllo as the tit;e says we are needing to keep the costs down for our wedding and especially on the cake....you know how in m&s asda and tesco you can buy plain fruit iced square and round cakes...

Dragon, saturday 20-Jun-26 12 8,005
MrsEldridge
Wedding Bathroom Baskets
MrsEldridge, 4 June, 2012 at 16:51

Hello Ladies, I am thinking about doing bathroom baskets for the ladies and men's toilet at my wedding. What useful bits do you think I should pop in them?

Gorilla, saturday 20-Jun-26 29 27,540
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I want to purchase a Wedding Planner book... Help!
HappyPinkCakes669, 30 September, 2016 at 14:41

Hi everyone, I'm getting married next year and I am just beginning the planning process.... I have no idea where to start! My best friend suggested to get a wedding planner organiser thingy which will...

BrightOsayiSamuel, saturday 20-Jun-26 30 3,497
doodlegram
Unusual Themes - Maths/Physics
doodlegram, 7 September, 2012 at 14:18

Good Afternoon hitchers! Now after several unsuccessful forum searches, there appears to be no one with a Maths/Physics Wedding Theme on hitched, and not any unusual theme posts... (unless I'm using...

Mubashir, saturday 20-Jun-26 25 3,771
Matt
dj recommendations
Matt, 23 February, 2026 at 08:57

Hi all and wishing you the very best for the future, I'm looking for a wedding DJ to play in Wolverhampton who uses light up dance floor, dry ice and indoor pyro's. Any recommendations please. Thank...

Bell, friday 19-Jun-26 28 116
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Unusual Wedding Food
OneHartOrTwo, 12 May, 2016 at 11:24

Hi all, I was wondering if I could pick some brains about less traditional wedding foods. MOB and H2B are both very fussy and only really eat traditional English foods but I wonder if guest would...

Sam, friday 19-Jun-26 28 5,998
Danielle
His and Hers Drinks
Danielle, 26 March, 2025 at 09:01

Hi everyone! I'm getting married in June 2025 and I'm trying to think of little ways to incorporate personal touches throughout the wedding. I keep seeing signs on the bar for his and hers drinks, but...

Fury, friday 19-Jun-26 55 574 1
Dezzy
Were to start.
Dezzy, 28 August, 2025 at 02:03

Hello need help were do I start to plan my wedding . Me and my other half have recently got engaged have an idea on guest list. And venue will be his parents eqestrian centre .Im guessing we need to...

Ailsa, friday 19-Jun-26 8 55

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