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Anna
Photographers and Videographers
Anna, 2 February, 2026 at 16:22

I'd love to have a photographer and videographer at my wedding but hybrids packages don't seem to be as common as I assumed they were. I also would rather have some fantastic photos and a summary of...

Anaika, tuesday 13-Oct-26 99 1,340 17
Hmcx
Wedding headache
Hmcx, 2 June, 2014 at 20:48

Does anyone else have a headache all the time when it comes to wedding planning?? Not for anything particular like things going wrong or people moaning just literally a massive headache because you...

Chris, tuesday 13-Oct-26 21 2,777
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Wedding breakfast
Katie, 9 November, 2025 at 21:07

We have booked our venue for March, 2027 and I was wondering what the general practice is for the bride and groom when it comes to the wedding breakfast. Our venue is catering (so there's no separate...

Freelancer, tuesday 13-Oct-26 47 232 1
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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...

Stephen, tuesday 13-Oct-26 185 5,530
The Little Jewellery Box
Anyone know the cost to resize rings?
The Little Jewellery Box, 4 November, 2011 at 13:25

Hi everyone, I'm on the forum occasionally as a hitched jewellery HIB. ? Basically, I'm an old married and have lost quite a lot of weight recently and my rings are too big. I need to get all three...

Delta, tuesday 13-Oct-26 11 15,333 1
Shannon
Trio bands for Surrey Area
Shannon, 10 February, 2026 at 19:02

Does anyone have an recommendations for bands that are reasonably priced. Please 😊

Delta, tuesday 13-Oct-26 9 62 1
KEG
How to work out numbers for an evening buffet.. Help please.!
KEG, 21 January, 2009 at 15:34

Hi, I was just wondering how people have worked out numbers for their evening buffet? I still havent recieved alot of rsvp's for the evening, do you under cater, or over cater, and by how much? We...

Delta, tuesday 13-Oct-26 42 15,137 1
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Getting ready outfits for the morning
Lilacbouquet, 23 August, 2017 at 15:46

Are many of you having 'outfits' to wear for yourselves and bridesmaids while you are getting your hair, makeup and pre-wedding pics done on the morning of the big day? I would like to get my maids...

Emma, tuesday 13-Oct-26 10 2,460
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...

Grace, tuesday 13-Oct-26 24 304
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Panic mode
Chloe, 27 December, 2025 at 23:30

Hi everyone! I’m getting married in April 2026 and worried that there’s something I’m forgetting about. We’ve got all the main things booked.. is there anything anyone could advise that we may not...

willjack237, tuesday 13-Oct-26 15 124
EPW Photography (HIB)
Advertising advice
EPW Photography (HIB), 25 February, 2011 at 15:43

Hello Ladies. I need your help if you have a spare minute. I haven't advertised for ages (apart from the Hitched suppliers directory of course!!) and don't know what is the best option. Did you book...

Sophia, tuesday 13-Oct-26 31 3,190
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DIY village hall decorations...help please!
weddingvirgin, 16 April, 2014 at 10:40

Hi everyone, I'm getting married next August and this month I've given myself the task of sorting out the decorations. I've been putting this off for ages as I'm not very creative or good at...

Sheikh, tuesday 13-Oct-26 13 22,998
Dancing-Peanut
Photo Sharing
Dancing-Peanut, 22 January, 2020 at 15:17

Hi I am looking at ideas for guests to upload photos of the day. There are loads of apps - but most you have to take the photos through the app, and not just simply on the phone and then upload. Does...

Muhammad, tuesday 13-Oct-26 23 1,078
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Table plan and VW camper ideas
excited bride2015, 17 March, 2015 at 13:20

Hi I am having a wedding with a slight VW camper van theme running through the reception. Not too much but am using it for table names, favours , cake and would like the table plan to have it too....

Cofffee124, tuesday 13-Oct-26 43 2,060
momai
Photographers
momai, 22 February, 2024 at 10:28

Photographers - how do you know that they are good and that your not going to get ripped off with a rubbish one?

Net, tuesday 13-Oct-26 25 279
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Mother daughter hen weekend
Miezy83, 22 January, 2014 at 21:01

I'm having a hen do with all my girlfriends and BM's but I would like a seperate weekend away with my mum aswell too! Does anyone have any recommendations for a nice hotel with spa and fairly near to...

Sebastian, tuesday 13-Oct-26 1 751
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Anyone got any idea for a secret chelsea fc reception
MrsVoak2b, 17 January, 2010 at 21:14

HI my h2b is a huge Chelsea supporter and i want to suprise him on the day with a Chelsea FC themed reception but not sure what to do, have asked people for advice and all i get is colour blue, well...

Mohd, tuesday 13-Oct-26 24 4,461
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Berketex Bridal
pooksgirl, 23 July, 2017 at 18:03

Hey folks, I'm starting to look for my dress, and as much as I love some of the ones I've seen online I cannot for the life of me bring myself to pay ££££ for a dress I will wear once (and maybe a few...

Pikashow, tuesday 13-Oct-26 45 2,565
Carys
Wedding help!
Carys, 29 January, 2026 at 19:42

Hello there We're a newly engaged couple who isn't too sure where to start. Looking at a lot of venues is quiet overwhelming and there just so much that needs to be looked at. I think I've made a good...

Link, tuesday 13-Oct-26 36 412
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Band or dj ??
Lucy, 6 March, 2026 at 10:05

Band or DJ ?? This decision is really hanging us up, we just can not decide. Probs and cons / experiences would be greatlyAppreciated. X

Shehnaaz, tuesday 13-Oct-26 4 41
Ben
I'm looking for simple and fun games
Ben, 25 October, 2025 at 18:26

I'm looking for simple and fun games to pass the evening and cheer myself up.

Zander, tuesday 13-Oct-26 323 3,324 8
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

Yh Y, tuesday 13-Oct-26 29 451 1
Caroline
Electronic Invites
Caroline, 9 April, 2025 at 17:28

Hi I've recently set up our website, I'm trying to understand how to send electronic invites and if I can customise them . I can see how you add names to the guest list and it provides a generic...

Novasteels, tuesday 13-Oct-26 27 202 1
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Registry
Rosemary, 19 November, 2025 at 19:30

Which registrars are easiest for guests?

Dravello250, monday 12-Oct-26 36 130 1
Pookie8911
Wed2B
Pookie8911, 11 June, 2016 at 21:17

Hi! Has anyone bought their dress from Wed2B? I've only tried on 'designer' dresses so far, and wanted to try on something less expensive just before I make the definite decision about spending a...

Digital, monday 12-Oct-26 89 17,530
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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...

Nekpoi, monday 12-Oct-26 27 268
Meghan
Budget wedding
Meghan, 11 December, 2025 at 22:21

Hello! I'm planning my day on a tight budget and am wondering if others have done this before (ofc they have), but for those who have, what would you say is the priority to put your money into. My...

Nekpoi, monday 12-Oct-26 19 487 1
xkimx007
Wedshoots
xkimx007, 14 March, 2022 at 11:59

Hi all, Anyone planning on using (or already has) the Wedshoots app and adding the page to their Hitched website? I created an album in the app and added a photo to test. I can see the photo has been...

Logan, monday 12-Oct-26 149 2,123 2
kisses
mens suits/ hankies
kisses, 22 August, 2008 at 20:18

Is anyones h2b wearing a hanky in their suit or is this old fashioned??? any other ideas wot the men can wear on their suit jacket as opposed to a button hole or hanky...something a little...

Jack, monday 12-Oct-26 13 5,761
snow bride
Thursday weddings anymore awkward than a Friday?
snow bride, 28 April, 2014 at 15:23

So we're looking at our date, we we're going to get married on a Friday in half term due to lots of teachers in the bridal party. Our venue doesn't have a lisence so the plan from day one was to have...

Mohsin, monday 12-Oct-26 63 5,244
AKWedding
Does your workplace know you are getting married?
AKWedding, 27 June, 2015 at 11:58

Hi, Just wanted to find out what other brides' workplaces are doing and some tips on how to navigate a potential minefield. Does your workplace know you are getting married? Are you expecting a...

Mohsin, monday 12-Oct-26 20 8,964
beccak
Guest puzzles - are these wedding-related anagrams too hard?
beccak, 7 May, 2014 at 21:44

I saw a cute idea online where some little quizzes were included in the order of ceremony or on the back of place cards, just as something for guests to do if they're sat waiting. I've used a website...

Alexander, monday 12-Oct-26 28 8,401

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