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vintageangel
Groom/Best man etc outfits..matching??
vintageangel, 15 November, 2010 at 13:50

Confused?! Does the Groom, Best man, Father of the bride etc all wear the same? as in matching suits, cravats and waistcoat? Or does the Groom look slightly different from the rest, ie different...

Herry, friday 1-Nov-24 17 51,411
Allison
Hair & Makeup - Same person for both?
Allison, 31 October, 2024 at 11:10

Hi everyone, I'm just starting to get prices for hair and make-up (which is shocking me to say the least 😂), but I can't decide if I should be looking for one person to do both, or have different...

Allison, thursday 31-Oct-24 17
I-go-by-many-names
*FLASH UPDATE* Bespoke Vs. ready made rings?
I-go-by-many-names, 24 October, 2013 at 20:19

I have been a lurker on this forum for a while, and am very happy to say that my boyfriend is now my fiance after proposing to me in Italy at the weekend. He bought a fairly cheap ring to propose...

Marc, wednesday 30-Oct-24 32 5,889
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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...

Allison, wednesday 30-Oct-24 2 31
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Can i wear a fur cover up/bolero in church ceremony?
Rosie, 25 October, 2024 at 21:24

I’ve got a beautiful strapless dress, but I’m getting married in winter, AND it’s a Catholic wedding so I know shoulders on show isn’t ideal for the actual ceremony. I was thinking I will have some...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 30-Oct-24 1 23
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Preserving Wedding Flowers
Emily, 27 October, 2024 at 16:19

Is anyone choosing to preserve their wedding flowers? Or has anyone had any success stories doing this? Either in resin or dried and framed? I can’t decide whether to do this or not and I don’t know...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 30-Oct-24 1 18
Kamille
Beautiful affordable wedding venues and budget
Kamille, 29 October, 2024 at 20:25

Hello, would you be able to recommend venue recommendations for wedding which include reception and how much on average did you spend for your wedding? Thank you

Kamille, tuesday 29-Oct-24 5
Niamh
Children or no children?
Niamh, 18 October, 2024 at 17:53

My fiance and i got engaged in January and are expecting our second child Oct 28-31 !! We originally didnt want children at our wedding when we started discussing marriage in 2020, a few months before...

Shay, tuesday 29-Oct-24 1 63
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Wedding dj
Richard, 29 October, 2024 at 19:22

Hi everyone, We are getting married at a tipi venue in North Yorkshire in August next year. Can anyone recommend a really good DJ please?

Richard, tuesday 29-Oct-24 2
Sash+Shaun
Adding Menu options for guests to select
Sash+Shaun, 16 October, 2024 at 14:37

Hi there, We’ve recently sent out our invites, but never included a section for people to send back what their food choices are, as we assumed this can be done on the website, but I can’t find out...

Rachel, monday 28-Oct-24 1 19
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DIY Makeup
, 27 October, 2017 at 09:22

Hi guys! Any other brides planning on doing their own makeup on the big day? I couldn’t believe how expensive it was, and with a tight budget, don’t have much of a choice! Even debating doing my hair...

Mahira, monday 28-Oct-24 7 2,306
Dani
🚀 Hitched Wedding Trends Report 2025 has launched! 🚀
Dani, 28 October, 2024 at 12:38

Hey Hitched Huns! It's the moment we’ve all been waiting for... the Hitched 2025 Wedding Trends Report has officially dropped 🎉 Vote for your fave here Get ready to dive in and discover what’s set to...

Dani, monday 28-Oct-24 47 1
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Wedding website private pages - help please!
Beth, 10 July, 2023 at 16:17

Hi, I am trying to create a page on my website which is password protected for some guests who are staying with us at the venue. I click on private but it doesn’t ask me to put in a password and the...

Gabezek, monday 28-Oct-24 4 288
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The Magic of Caricatures
Berton, 9 October, 2024 at 13:29

How about making your wedding truly memorable? You stand in front of your loved ones, exchange vows and at this moment there is an atmosphere of joy and fun in the air. Everyone around is smiling and...

Marquis, monday 28-Oct-24 1 41
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Photo App for wedding guest to upload pictures too.
Tanya, 4 October, 2024 at 15:15

Hey everyone! I was thinking about using a photo app for my wedding so that guests can upload pictures taken at the event. I'd prefer to keep the photos private among those who attended. If anyone is...

Clare, sunday 27-Oct-24 1 28
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Wedding dresses under £500
Maisie, 9 October, 2024 at 23:50

Finally getting the ball rolling on planning out wedding! Now I'm not really wanting to spend a crazy amount of money on a wedding dress but I also want it to be gorgous. Does anyone know of a bridal...

RomanticGreenStation, sunday 27-Oct-24 2 23
Amy
Evening food - Good idea or waste of money?
Amy, 10 October, 2024 at 14:07

I am undecided on whether or not to have food in the evening at our wedding. I believe that people will be focused on getting drunk and the food will go to waste but some people have said its nice to...

Rosie, friday 25-Oct-24 6 163
chloe24
Classic mini car hire help sussex
chloe24, 24 November, 2013 at 18:04

Hi everyone, im struggling....I want to hire a mini car (the old type!) for my OH as he is mini made, but struggling to find someone local there is someone who does a stretch limo mini which is cool...

Moniquemo4, friday 25-Oct-24 6 2,416
Lianne
Table Centre Pieces
Lianne, 18 August, 2024 at 13:59

Hi all, I’m struggling for ideas on table centre pieces and was wondering if anyone could spark some inspiration in me?

Hellen, friday 25-Oct-24 28 772 2
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Wedding invitation
Charlotte, 2 October, 2024 at 20:50

Hi where do you all get your wedding invitations. I'm only having family and a few friends but would still like some that doesn't cost the earth x

Dharshan, friday 25-Oct-24 5 205
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Rsvps
Rachael, 23 August, 2024 at 11:19

When my guests enter their name on the confirm attendance section it says 0 matches to that name what am I doing wrong?

Millie, friday 25-Oct-24 1 20
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Giving notice
Katy, 1 April, 2024 at 22:31

I am about to give notice to my local registry office but it says you'll need mothers birth certificate if born after 1983, my partner is born after 1983 but has no contact with his mother and no way...

ZunAira., friday 25-Oct-24 2 165
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Any one used JJ's House???
ExcitedBride.com, 15 August, 2011 at 10:12

Hi All, Has anyone used JJ's House for their BM dresses?? If so because they are in America is there anything 'extra' that I would need to do? I.e. customs taxes etc? Also what do the made to measure...

Vanessa, thursday 24-Oct-24 15 39,146
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Wedding photo app, for guests to upload their pictures too.
Tanya, 4 October, 2024 at 15:20

Hey everyone! I was thinking about using a photo app for my wedding so that guests can upload pictures taken at the event. I'd prefer to keep the photos private among those who attended. If anyone is...

IrvinBurger, tuesday 22-Oct-24 2 65
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Turkish Catering??
thenellykim, 9 April, 2015 at 23:38

Hello Ladies, I am trying to plan a wedding from the US and am having one hell of a time finding a Turkish caterer. Half of my fiance's family is Turkish and it is my favorite food so I thought it...

Henry, tuesday 22-Oct-24 2 995
Dani
Hitched Rewards: Our 3rd edition winner is... 🥁
Dani, 22 October, 2024 at 15:23

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS ZOE!! 🎉 Winning £3,000 in the 3rd edition of Hitched Rewards - Zoe said: "I was driving to a wedding dress appointment and received the phone call. The prize money will go towards...

Dani, tuesday 22-Oct-24 16
Sarah
Wedding Insurance
Sarah, 18 October, 2024 at 19:07

Hello! First time posting here! I've been advised to look into wedding insurance. Our wedding is not huge or massively expensive but it's still a chunk of money we wouldn't want to lose if something...

PhotographybyBillHad, tuesday 22-Oct-24 1 49
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Eyelash extensions
halechap, 7 January, 2014 at 14:03

Hello, Just having a ponder on eyelash extensions and realise I know nothing about them and that there is many different types to choose from including daily wear to permanent done in a salon ( lots...

Christopher, monday 21-Oct-24 19 2,339
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Evening food what to do?!
Scottish_Sarah, 6 August, 2014 at 18:56

Hey Everyone, I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice on evening food for our wedding next summer, hadn't really thought about it til my bridesmaid mentioned and now I feel in a panic! All...

Jack, monday 21-Oct-24 10 1,831
Melpi
Menu with choices for quests
Melpi, 20 October, 2024 at 20:04

How can I create a general Menu and quests can make their choices from there>?

Melpi, sunday 20-Oct-24 23
Kate
Website
Kate, 19 October, 2024 at 20:20

How do I get help with the website?

Kate, saturday 19-Oct-24 8
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What should Father of the bride wear?
Stephanie, 15 October, 2024 at 12:17

Hi All - currently discussing what my dad should wear to the wedding! He's retired military so offered to wear his RAF number ones, but we're not sure if he should wear that or match the groomsman??...

RomanticGreenStation, friday 18-Oct-24 2 34

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