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Want a small wedding but can’t find the ‘right’ venue or idea!
Danielle, 8 December, 2024 at 16:54

Hi all! Soo I’ve been down the google wedding hole to the point of insanity at least twenty times 😆 Ideally we’re looking to have a small wedding but just can’t decide on what to do - - abroad (either...

Alessia, friday 3-Jan-25 14 331 2
Giulia
Wedding vendor trying to charge more money than agreed
Giulia, 3 January, 2025 at 12:00

Hello all, In a bit of a pickle at the moment: I’m getting married in Italy but have done my invites here in the UK as I thought the process would be a lot easier. I had found a vendor, contacted her...

Giulia, friday 3-Jan-25 14
Saint
Wedding Planning: Tips, Tricks, and Stress-free Ideas!
Saint, 3 January, 2025 at 11:16

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well! I'm currently knee-deep in wedding planning and wanted to start a discussion to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with others who are on this same...

Saint, friday 3-Jan-25 15
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Notice of marriage
Helen, 25 October, 2024 at 16:26

I have given notice today. Do they do any checks to see if previously married. I gave my documents, marriage certificate and death certificate. But do they check up on previous marriages. Thanks

Nelly, friday 3-Jan-25 11 539 1
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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...

Adam, thursday 2-Jan-25 3 193
Frank
Menu upload
Frank, 22 December, 2024 at 13:06

Hi Guys does anyone know how to upload a menu so that guests can make their choices in advance. So far I’m stumped! Frank

Marcus, thursday 2-Jan-25 1 24
Amanda
How to choose a photographer
Amanda, 12 December, 2024 at 10:36

I have started to follow so many lovely photographers since starting our wedding planning. Though I have no idea how to go about choosing one! Our venue has a recommended list of photographers so I...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 1-Jan-25 2 37
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Driving to Italy from uk?
Camilla, 2 August, 2023 at 12:47

We are getting married in Tuscany next May, my partner was planning to drive over so we could fill the car with bits (clothes decor etc). The question is- does anybody know how easy is it to drive in...

Samcurransa, tuesday 31-Dec-24 5 68
wee-lou
Goody bags for teenagers?????
wee-lou, 17 November, 2010 at 10:18

I have three teenage boys coming to the wedding and im thinking about making some goody bags for them as i feel they are too young for favours, only problem is i have absolutley no idea what to put in...

IrvinBurger, monday 30-Dec-24 4 4,555
I-go-by-many-names
Jo Malone perfume- experiences?
I-go-by-many-names, 27 March, 2015 at 14:32

So with one week to go I am feeling pretty organised and not stressing too much. But I was saying to a few people at work that I like the idea someone else on the forum mentioned about having a scent...

Hiba, monday 30-Dec-24 10 3,390
xoxoxo2017
Perfume.
xoxoxo2017, 1 August, 2014 at 14:39

So I WAS going to buy myself a new bottle of the perfume I wore when I first met H2B called Anna Sui, he says it reminds him of our early days so thoguht this could be my something new. THEN I...

Hiba, monday 30-Dec-24 16 1,806
memedoaky
Tiara storage/display boxes?
memedoaky, 17 January, 2009 at 14:45

Hello everyone, I'm looking for a hard plastic clear storage/display box for my tiara. We're making a shelf of wedding bits for our dining room and one if the things I'd like to display on it is my...

Ronald, saturday 28-Dec-24 1 2,362
BridalButterfly2012
What's your wedding day perfume?
BridalButterfly2012, 1 February, 2012 at 19:30

I have a few in mind and can't quite decide what to go for. Ate the moment i have a top 4 these are 1)YSL Elle 2)Armarni code 3) Jimmy Choo 4) Chanel chance What are you all having? Do the above seem...

Hiba, friday 27-Dec-24 86 12,909 1
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Evening invites/guests and gifts
happycamper, 24 May, 2011 at 11:17

Here's a question - do evening guests at a wedding typically expect to buy presents? I don't want to assume they won't, and then end up fielding 60 enquiries. But if it is not unusual for evening...

Hiba, thursday 26-Dec-24 79 28,269
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is anyone not having a gift list???
amythest76, 27 July, 2010 at 10:21

We are thinking of not having a gift list-we have lived together for years and dont really need anything, also have no room in our flat (2 kids have made sure of that!!), im really not comfortable...

Hiba, thursday 26-Dec-24 45 9,121
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I get married in 5 DAYS!!! Any last advice???
*CrazyCatLady*, 9 March, 2015 at 16:47

I can't believe it's finally here!! The week I thought would never come and now I can't believe how quickly it has!!! I now feel overwhelmed with how much there is to do and like I'm going to forget...

Hiba, thursday 26-Dec-24 34 5,292
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i was secretly hoping to get married on my 20th anniversary with my boyfriend and now my friend has sent out “save the dates” for the same weekend! He
Lady1234, 9 December, 2024 at 07:28

Please help me - I’m looking for advice and have no one to speak to about this. My boyfriend and I have privately discussed getting married for our 20 year anniversary next year. It’s a secret we...

Hellen, thursday 26-Dec-24 4 108
Lorraine
Changing locations on the day
Lorraine, 24 June, 2024 at 13:43

Hi there, I’m looking for some advice. My fiancé and I are looking to get married in his home town which is over an hour away from where we live. Ideally he finds it important to get married in his...

Kerniol, wednesday 25-Dec-24 12 514 1
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How to Discourage Uninvited Guests from Attending Wedding
RomanticGreenStationery27135, 17 November, 2019 at 17:17

We are planning a very small wedding as neither of us is comfortable in large groups, and I'm feeling really nervous being the centre of attention even in front of the few guests we are inviting....

Harper, wednesday 25-Dec-24 12 2,613
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How did you play your music at your registry office wedding?
Lauren, 15 February, 2024 at 14:04

Hi, We have got our songs planned for our ceremony but was wondering what people found the best way to play them? I feel burning a CD is quite old fashioned now but is the Bluetooth option reliable?...

Alishay, wednesday 25-Dec-24 3 305
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Seating chart in this app
Yura, 24 December, 2024 at 21:45

Hi everyone! Does anybody happen to know how to see the seating chart in this app? I mean, yes I assigned each guest to a table (which was annoying in itself), but now I need to see the overall plan -...

Yura, tuesday 24-Dec-24 20
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Period due on wedding day - help needed!
Christie, 25 February, 2024 at 18:50

Hi all! I'm very regular and according to my period tracker, I will start my period on my wedding day! Obviously I want to avoid this as much as possible! White dress, logistics, pain etc!! I am...

Billy, monday 23-Dec-24 1 56
bliss_balloons
Garden games
bliss_balloons , 21 May, 2015 at 09:45

I can't find anywhere decent to hire them so I've been buying a few but trying to get one's that aren't too expensive and people will actually want to use. Those of you who are are having them what...

IrvinBurger, saturday 21-Dec-24 6 1,079
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Wedding Insurance for Americans Getting Married in England
RomanticYellowDecor32317, 10 May, 2018 at 05:02

Hello! My fiance and I are getting married in England later this year and the venue we booked requires insurance. Are there any wedding insurance providers that will cover a UK...

Shyrelle, thursday 19-Dec-24 7 1,298
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Wedding in Italy 2025
Abi, 23 May, 2024 at 15:26

Hi all, we are planning a really small (max 20 guests) civil wedding in early June 2025 but struggling to find a venue in Tuscany. All the nice ones I've emailed seem to want 2/3 days exclusive hire...

Leoeventi, thursday 19-Dec-24 61
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...

Hellen, wednesday 18-Dec-24 17 300
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Flowers between Christmas and New Year-eeekk!!!
laura28040, 17 February, 2012 at 23:18

Hello, I really need some advise! Our wedding is booked for the 29th December. I have been looking into florists, and apparantly ''no-one worth their salt'' would take on flowers over this time, as...

David, wednesday 18-Dec-24 18 6,264
StaceyLorraine
First dance song!
StaceyLorraine, 16 August, 2013 at 19:59

So lets talk first dance.... What is your chosen song and why did you pick it? Me and my h2b are having let me be your wings by Barry Manilow, we want it as it's the song from our favorite childhood...

Efektydzwiekowe, tuesday 17-Dec-24 40 6,040
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Timeline of events on wedding website
Laura, 16 December, 2024 at 15:17

Hi, Is anyone else having issues with the timeline of events section on their wedding website? I’ve spent hours making sure all the times are correct and every time I go back on to the website, the...

Laura, monday 16-Dec-24 8 1
Dani
Would you attend a Christmas Day wedding?
Dani, 30 October, 2024 at 11:50

Hey, festive enthusiasts (or grinches!) How about being a guest at a wedding on Christmas Day? Love and festivities in one package! ❄ Let me know in the comments why you voted yes or no! Missed our...

Yes - Sounds fun! 🎅

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No way! 🙈

59%

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Website for the big day
HappyOrangeDiamonds895, 20 June, 2017 at 15:12

Are any of ye planning on having a website for yere wedding? Anybody have any that they would recommend? Its really hard to find ones that aren't cheesy looking!

Amelia, monday 16-Dec-24 7 1,258 1
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Putting money behind the bar
helensweeney, 21 August, 2014 at 21:13

I need a bit of advice about how to tell guests that there is money behind the bar and that it's limited to drinks that aren't cocktails or doubles etc. We aren't serving wine with the meal during the...

Ben, sunday 15-Dec-24 8 2,554

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