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*Mini*
What don't you like at weddings?
*Mini*, 30 March, 2013 at 17:56

Its been ages since we did one of these and we have lots of lovely new shiny Hitchers to join in! So the question is what don't you like at weddings? Chair Covers? Horse Drawn Carriages? Men in top...

Sie, monday 16-Sep-24 550 57,069 3
Joy
Planning a wedding from a different country
Joy, 16 September, 2024 at 13:40

Does this app work when planning a wedding from a different country than that you’ll get married in?

Joy, monday 16-Sep-24 2
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Cancelled wedding to elope instead
Sarena, 18 August, 2024 at 22:14

Me and fiancé decided to cancel our wedding on November but we are still in a very good position in our relationship. Reason that we have to cancel it is that both of our family can’t attend due to...

Jennie, monday 16-Sep-24 1 123
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January sales for wedding rings?
LuxuriousGoldFlowers65096, 14 December, 2019 at 17:55

I've found the ring I want for my wedding ring in Goldsmiths, although my H2B is still debating on which ring he wants. I was wondering if anyone knows the likelihood of Goldsmiths (and other...

MaryConstance, sunday 15-Sep-24 2 632
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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...

Hussain, sunday 15-Sep-24 44 9,059
Jessica
Looking for photo app with qr code!
Jessica, 14 September, 2024 at 20:44

Evening everyone! Completing hopefully what is to be final bits before our wedding next month! It’s come around so very quickly. I really want to use one of them photo apps, so guests can scan the QR...

Jessica, saturday 14-Sep-24 12
Lianne
Top Table Decorations
Lianne, 14 September, 2024 at 14:22

Hi all, I’m looking for some inspiration on top table decorations. I’m liking the idea of a floral garland to run across the table but I want something a bit more than just that. Any ideas?

Lianne, saturday 14-Sep-24 3
Shannon
Wedding Videographer stating they cant give refund as they have no money??
Shannon, 14 September, 2024 at 13:33

Hi just wondering if anyone has been in this boat or knows what i can do as I am stumped! We are 7 months out and times are tough and we decided to cancel our videographer, we paid in full for a...

Shannon, saturday 14-Sep-24 13
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Wedding booked the week before mine
Noonetoldmeaboutit, 4 February, 2012 at 19:05

Hi, I'm new to this but just looking for some opinions, my friend has just booked her wedding the week before mine, do you think I'm in the wrong to be a bit bothered about this? Thanks in advance! ...

Adonia, friday 13-Sep-24 11 8,659
Grace
Master of ceremony
Grace, 13 September, 2024 at 13:54

Just wondering, do people getting married here have a master of ceremony or do you just assign the job to a friend?

Grace, friday 13-Sep-24 8
Dani
VIDEO: Have these songs made your wedding playlist? 🎶
Dani, 13 September, 2024 at 11:40

Here to brighten up your Friday with some wedding playlist suggestions! 👇 *** Looking for the perfect DJ or band for your wedding? Discover your perfect wedding vibe! 👇 *** Subscribe to our YouTube...

Dani, friday 13-Sep-24 22
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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...

Monik, friday 13-Sep-24 1 1,080
Stacie
Venue pricing
Stacie, 10 September, 2024 at 13:50

Hiya We're just over 1 month away from our wedding day and have sent over the final numbers to our venue, however they haven't really reduced our original quote by much. Our estimated numbers were 90...

Laura, friday 13-Sep-24 1 86 1
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Church weddings
Heather, 5 September, 2024 at 01:52

Are church weddings cheaper?

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 12-Sep-24 2 31
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Ideal ceremony time?
Sammy, 6 September, 2024 at 14:07

Hi, I'm getting married on 22nd March 2025 and I was wondering what everyone's advice was on the best ceremony time? We are currently debating between 1pm and 2pm

PhotographybyBillHad, thursday 12-Sep-24 3 71
Hannah
Stationary Ideas
Hannah, 3 September, 2024 at 12:52

I'm currently looking at what stationery we need to organise. My list currently is: Save the dates Invites Order of the day Table plan Table numbers Place cards Menu cards Thank you cards Is this...

Lea, wednesday 11-Sep-24 1 27
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Night before …
Libby, 1 September, 2024 at 10:13

My bridal suite sleeps 6 which is the exact amount bridesmaids and me . So my mother is booking a room I suggested this to mil she said about jumping in with my mother (they’ve never met) so I said no...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 11-Sep-24 1 25 1
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Letting people know the date
Heather, 3 September, 2024 at 20:00

Is it a silly idea to let people know the date of its 2 years away. ? Thanks.

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 11-Sep-24 1 19
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Buffets
Rhianne, 7 September, 2024 at 16:48

Hey Has anyone does buffet style food for their wedding ? If so how did you do your timeline for the day

PhotographybyBillHad, wednesday 11-Sep-24 1 23 1
Dani
Have you booked your wedding music?! 🎵🎸🎷🎙
Dani, 10 September, 2024 at 16:15

Listen up music lovers! This month we are celebrating and shining a spotlight on our wedding djs and bands 🎷🎵 So, if you're after some incredible musical talent, look no further! Check out the amazing...

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Venue
Sasha, 31 August, 2024 at 13:57

Struggling on a budget friendly venue. Any ideas, Iv contacted a lot on here but anyone got any which are not extortionate. We’re only having possibly 40 people if that. Close to Middlesbrough

Molly, wednesday 11-Sep-24 1 27
sherry
Magic pants/control pants/suck in the fat pants!
sherry, 10 March, 2009 at 21:06

Any recommendations. I'm sure i'm going to need something otherwise my dress may not fit. I know it won't feel sexy but...

Billy, tuesday 10-Sep-24 4 1,647
yes2011
Kids toy boxes - collect ideas
yes2011, 20 June, 2011 at 12:27

Hi all, we're having a few kids at our wedding (aged 1, 3, 5, 6 and 10). I was wondering what kinds of toys you would prepare for them to keep them entertained. What worked, what didn't? Did you have...

Flex, tuesday 10-Sep-24 5 1,413
Mrs Jellybaby1977
Order of Service Templates/Website Help
Mrs Jellybaby1977, 2 May, 2010 at 17:30

Hi Ladies I'm helping a friend with her OOS and I thought I still had all my templates from my wedding planning days but I seem to have deleted them. Does anyone have any website suggestions or...

WebbyTemplate, monday 9-Sep-24 4 32,472
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Favours for babies!!
MrsRob2be, 31 May, 2010 at 16:42

Hi ladies! I'm looking for inspiration for favours for a one year old little girl??? Any ideas will be gladly received!!!!!!!! Many thanks in advance xx

Flex, saturday 7-Sep-24 4 9,672
Catherine
Wedding website - link to guest list on hitched
Catherine, 7 September, 2024 at 15:53

Hi, has anyone used the wedding website on hitched to invite their guests to the wedding? Myself and my fiance have created our website that we would like to email to our guests but we don't know a...

Catherine, saturday 7-Sep-24 24
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Wedding Cake Flavours
Ivana, 13 March, 2024 at 08:10

Hi ladies, I would love to hear your recommendations on wedding cake flavours. I'm struggling to decide what flavours to have for our wedding. My mom and I will be making the cake and desserts...

Mark, friday 6-Sep-24 13 85
Hannah
The biggest regret
Hannah, 24 August, 2024 at 18:34

I have made a point of asking of couples who have already wed - What's your biggest regret of the day? And the answer? Not spending any time together. So, to rectify this, we are planning to : 1) have...

Nicole, thursday 5-Sep-24 4 195
Dani
HITCHED REWARDS: £3,000 IS UP FOR GRABS... AGAIN! 🤑
Dani, 3 September, 2024 at 11:20

Hey couples! It’s not over yet... We're running our Hitched Rewards competition monthly to find new lucky winners! 💜💸 Fancy winning back some of your wedding budget? Imagine what you could do with an...

Dani, thursday 5-Sep-24 4 390 1
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Car hire prices
karen75, 21 June, 2008 at 16:47

Hi everyone, Just trying to get some quotes together so I can get an idea how much we're going to be looking at for hiring a Limo for our day. Got my first quote through for £355 for stretched white...

NancieNTack, thursday 5-Sep-24 5 576
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Smaller wedding venue ideas please 😊
Sarah, 4 September, 2024 at 21:31

Hiya I was just wondering if anyone had any smaller wedding venue ideas in Warwickshire/West Midlands please? Ideally for 50 - 60 people. Really struggling to find somewhere. Thanks in advance 😊.

Sarah, wednesday 4-Sep-24 12
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Shirts and cravats
Chedi, 29 September, 2012 at 22:51

Does anyone know what mens shirt do you get to wear with a cravat? I seem to find options for 'day shirts', 'standard collar', 'wing collar', 'swept back collar', 'marcella dress shirt', and 'jacobean...

Jenny, wednesday 4-Sep-24 1 5,212

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