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First time wedding.
Cara, 10 December, 2025 at 11:10

Hey people ☺️ Okay so, first time getting married and we're wanting to get married in 2027 around spring. My question is....how the hell do you plan for a wedding?🤣 Its stressing me out already and I...

Ranker, sunday 30-Aug-26 21 223
crafty em
o/t Joe Brown clothing - sizes
crafty em, 5 May, 2010 at 17:29

Does anyone else have anything by Joe Brown, i bought a top and it was huge for the size, just wondering if this was a one off, or is the sizing pretty generous as i'm about to order a dress and not...

Sheh, sunday 30-Aug-26 7 6,925
Mrsjones2024
Honeymoon choices...
Mrsjones2024, 23 February, 2016 at 20:55

Hi all, I am starting to think about our honeymoon so that we know what kind of funds we need to leave in the pot! I want pure luxury and to go somewhere that you don't get to go to every day. And...

Hooria, sunday 30-Aug-26 33 3,887
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Streaming wedding on the internet live to guests who can't make it
MaddieR, 27 June, 2010 at 12:28

My father has recently thought of a fantastic idea to stream weddings on the internet live to guests who can't be there. It wouldn't be avaliable for any one to watch as the link would be password...

Thomas, sunday 30-Aug-26 57 3,780
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Casino table vs photo booth
Lou37, 15 September, 2015 at 21:02

We went to the wedding fair in Sunday and saw casino tables we both thought it was a great idea and never been to a wedding with them before. We decided to opt for two tables, our hotel was at the...

AsadbekNiyozov, sunday 30-Aug-26 62 2,014
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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...

Hooria, saturday 29-Aug-26 19 164
moonpie1985
How much will my hair grow in 15 weeks?
moonpie1985, 17 March, 2012 at 16:08

I currently have very straight hair down to just past my shoulders. I usually have my hair very short and have been growing it since getting engaged hoping for long hair on my wedding day. I am...

Gizmochina, saturday 29-Aug-26 6 8,287
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confetti bags?
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Has anyone or is anyone providing confetti bags for your guests? I assumed guests will bring their own (I normally do!) but I have seen cute paper bags on people's flashes and think it's a really nice...

Rodney, saturday 29-Aug-26 8 1,466
Lauren
Portfolio Opportunity – Elopements & Small Weddings
Lauren, 10 January, 2026 at 13:03

Hello! I’m a photographer building my wedding portfolio in the North East of England, and I’m looking for a couple celebrating an elopement or small wedding (up to 40 guests). This is a professional...

Leoparker, saturday 29-Aug-26 2 34 1
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Ideas to entertain the children
Olek, 16 September, 2023 at 17:45

Hello, Does anyone have any ideas for something to entertain children throughout the evening please? I was thinking something like a ball pond. Somewhere that they could entertain themselves and have...

Chloe, saturday 29-Aug-26 12 234 1
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Dress deposit?
KJHLee, 30 June, 2015 at 21:18

Hey, I'm about to start looking around and shopping for a dress. I have a very good idea of what I want, and provided it looks good on me, have my heart set on a dress that costs £1295. How much would...

Caitlyn, saturday 29-Aug-26 55 2,481
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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...

Caitlyn, saturday 29-Aug-26 33 3,518
Arpee
Soft drinks
Arpee, 10 August, 2016 at 22:42

Wedding this weekend, we have gallons of wine, prosecco and beer, but no soft drinks yet. Don't want to buy loads of different things, but what would you suggest? Juice? Coke? Something else?

Sheh, saturday 29-Aug-26 15 1,599
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Extending the mortgage to fund the wedding
Loz85, 4 September, 2013 at 16:55

We have been trying to save towards the cost of our wedding and to be honest at this rate, we will be lucky if we can afford Gretna Green! With this in mind we have been thinking that it would be...

Tech, saturday 29-Aug-26 163 5,480
Anna
Planning
Anna, 1 August, 2023 at 21:13

Hey! What did it do you find as the hardest part to plan with your wedding? Would you consider hiring a wedding planner and if not, why?

Thomas, saturday 29-Aug-26 13 347 1
Rebecca
Videographer
Rebecca, 19 July, 2026 at 00:01

We have booked a photographer but are looking for a separate videographer who will make a short 5-10min video of the day at a low cost. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Jordan, saturday 29-Aug-26 40 490 3
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Twist wrap dresses from Daintyard
BridetobeMrsS, 20 February, 2015 at 20:40

Hi ladies, after an unsuccessful bridesmaid dress shopping trip today, I've found myself trawling the internet yet again looking for something affordable and in the right colour (coral). My BM's and I...

Sheh, saturday 29-Aug-26 13 5,172
Jessica
diy Brides!
Jessica, 1 February, 2026 at 11:16

What are you doing yourself to save on costs? I'm trying to DIY as much as possible, so want to see if there is anything I've missed! So far I've: - made save the dates - planned invites so when we...

Johan, saturday 29-Aug-26 74 1,509 15
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Wedding venues
Natasha, 6 December, 2024 at 21:13

Hi, Recently engaged and looking for a wedding venue for summer 2026 in south of France, Italy (Florence or Tuscany) or Mallorca. Please can people post suggestions for recommended venues? Looking to...

Kenneth, saturday 29-Aug-26 8 344
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Videographers are too expensive, shall i ask my guests to capture videos throughout the day?
martin011, 15 June, 2023 at 16:01

I would love to have a wedding video but videographers are too expensive. One idea I had was to ask a few key people to capture video on their phones throughout the day. My nephew said he can edit...

Alex123, saturday 29-Aug-26 21 418 1
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Chinese wedding caterers....
hayglopainting, 27 June, 2010 at 17:49

Hi There, Anyone know of any Chinese wedding caterers - I found one online: Leigh House...they're based in Beaconsfield - they seem ok - please bare in mind I'm chinese myself - so quality is of the...

Lara, saturday 29-Aug-26 18 11,986
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DIY Wedding Album Review - Saal Digital
RomanticPurpleBride228, 7 January, 2018 at 22:46

I've probably read almost all the DIY album posts on Hitched, so I thought it was only fair to provide feedback on the people I used to help other brides make up their minds. Originally, we were...

Alex123, saturday 29-Aug-26 4 1,423
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Flower markets?
Chucklebun, 9 April, 2012 at 07:44

Anyone else had this problem? I keep reading about brides who did their own flowers, and just popped to the local flower market a couple of days before the wedding. Started looking into it and I'm now...

Dasik22, saturday 29-Aug-26 131 11,509
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Wedding Cake on a Budget
Eileen, 25 November, 2024 at 08:56

Hi all,I could have sworn I posted about this last night already but I can't find the post. Alas,here we go again: For budget reasons we are considering to get a cake from Waitrose or M&S or maybe...

Dasik22, saturday 29-Aug-26 10 482 1
50's pin up bride
Crafty hitchers.... gilding flakes??
50's pin up bride, 1 July, 2012 at 22:18

Beginning to regret our spur of the moment purchase yesterday. We're having a wish tree and wanted luggage tags with a leaf stamped on the back for guests to the write on. We couldn't find *quite* the...

Sheh, saturday 29-Aug-26 5 1,923
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Food
Kayleigh, 4 December, 2023 at 11:52

I’m getting married and I’ve gone for a two course meal, so we will get a hot dinner and a pudding for after the ceremony . I was going to have a buffet at the night time, but I decided to have a...

Levi, saturday 29-Aug-26 43 737
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Buttonhole Politics...!
Jennie228, 20 December, 2012 at 14:25

Hi All, Been looking on here for a while, so thought its about time I get involved! Here's my dilemma... I want buttonholes/corsages to be worn by the wedding party only, to distinguish who they are....

Chanchal, saturday 29-Aug-26 13 19,491
sara.jo
Reception Drinks - What is the right amount?
sara.jo, 2 March, 2011 at 16:08

Hi all - We had our venue meeting to discuss things and one thing that had to be decided was the reception drinks and the quantity. In the venue brochure, it states to have about 2 drinks per person...

Sheh, saturday 29-Aug-26 21 6,922
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Order of service and registry office wedding?
, 7 October, 2014 at 22:22

I know you aren't meant to call it that for a registry office wedding! Anyway, are you meant to have one? I wasn't going to bother but my mums just asked me if I'm having one and said it'll be chaos...

Jacob, saturday 29-Aug-26 19 9,205
Sian
Photo Albums
Sian, 16 April, 2025 at 18:42

Just a quick one! We're currently about to book our photographer, between two of the offered packages. They're £600 different and the only change is a physical print album. Has anyone else decided...

Shreegemandjewel, saturday 29-Aug-26 58 775
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Opinion on horse and carriage
Hayley_Williams_2_B, 24 October, 2011 at 21:25

Hiya, I've got to decide this weekend whether I want black horses pulling either a white or black carriage or white horses pulling either a white or black carriage for my wedding transport. The lady...

Selahwhitley, saturday 29-Aug-26 6 1,342
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Small budget wedding
Rebekah, 10 May, 2026 at 20:57

Hi everyone! Me and my partner are looking to do a small wedding on a budget. Inviting close family and friends only (40-70 at a push) I'm not really sure where to start though or what's best, so if...

Zubair, saturday 29-Aug-26 44 1,299 5

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