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would it be ok to ask people to travel for reception?
wedding-maze, 19 May, 2014 at 11:30

Hi all, for are wedding we want a very small intimate wedding, about 15-17 close family for the ceremony and wedding breakfast. we're looking to have it at either Scotland or the isle of white, either...

Faiq, sunday 9-Aug-26 12 1,795
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Digital invites and save date
Rose, 25 June, 2025 at 16:42

Hello, I am going all digital with invites and rsvp and I was wondering if anyone has done this and if they had any advise/site/ platform they could share with me

Naveed, sunday 9-Aug-26 70 516
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...

Jones, sunday 9-Aug-26 96 964
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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...

John, saturday 8-Aug-26 18 202
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reply slips/wedding food choices wording help wanted!
beckyakabetty, 13 September, 2008 at 14:48

I have a menu for the reception and need to tell guests the choices of food available also want to incorporate music requests, reply slip (eg if they are coming or not). Has anyone got any examples...

Project, saturday 8-Aug-26 25 3,528
sydneysays
Lights and candles decor?
sydneysays, 8 December, 2015 at 10:48

So I'm not big into flowers, FI wouldn't want a super girly wedding anyway, therefore our idea was to have candles and fairy lights make up a lot of our decor at the church and reception. This is our...

Crumbl, saturday 8-Aug-26 20 2,786
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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...

Sanchizes, saturday 8-Aug-26 60 1,968
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how to afford a wedding & a new house...
HappyGreenDecor947, 15 October, 2017 at 19:54

My fiance wants us to get a house before the wedding but he said as well that in doing so would push the wedding back and wants to buy a cheap car too. We already rent a house and both have a Help to...

Scott, saturday 8-Aug-26 13 2,622
sweetlikechocolate
Photo frames - bulk
sweetlikechocolate, 6 November, 2015 at 18:49

Any of you lovely hitched lot have any idea where I can get a job lot of pretty ornate looking photo frames? I need around 30. I have seen some lovely ones on ebay but they are between 5 and 10 each....

Viller, saturday 8-Aug-26 11 1,063
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Live painters
Anna, 8 April, 2023 at 19:14

Hi, Does anyone have any recommendations for a live painter? I thought it would be a lovely wedding favors for the guests to have as a memory and it's different but some are really expensive.

Harry, saturday 8-Aug-26 9 130 1
Tara
Good kids entertainment (bonus if it entertains adults also)
Tara, 27 December, 2025 at 14:57

I have a handful of kids coming and want them to have fun. I’d feel better spending more money if the solution would entertain adults also. I haven’t been to many weddings and none with kids so I’m...

Alexander, saturday 8-Aug-26 111 1,235 6
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Flip Flop Numbers
Alex, 23 August, 2025 at 16:48

I’ve been to a couple of wedding’s in the last couple of years and have taken my own flip flops in the car to wear as I know wearing heels after a few hours can make your feet hurt and have seen...

Viralnudez, saturday 8-Aug-26 5 113
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Rude Comments from In Laws
ExpensiveBrownDiamonds1257, 1 September, 2015 at 16:43

This is mostly just a vent, but I’m beginning to get frustrated with my future in-laws. Mainly OH’s brother and sister-in-law. Because OH and I have a long distance relationship I’ve only met them a...

Anika, saturday 8-Aug-26 64 2,128
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Rotisserie Chicken
Tink1810, 29 March, 2015 at 13:34

Help!! We want a feast for our wedding... no fancy three course thingamajig, just a good old fashioned feast - each table will have one or two whole chickens and then other dishes as well - salads,...

Larry, saturday 8-Aug-26 6 1,802
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table names for a Christmas or winter theme
Leanne86C, 21 March, 2014 at 16:00

Hi, I'm getting married at the end of November and we are stuck on table names, even something a little different would be good, we don't really want reindeers or carols though. We've got 9 tables...

Robert, saturday 8-Aug-26 15 17,015 1
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Cloth napkins
Katie, 5 March, 2024 at 17:06

Hi all! Does anyone have any recommendations for ordering cloth napkins? Looking for a peach/coral colour thanks so much!

Rodney, friday 7-Aug-26 10 153
Valyria
Dried Flowers
Valyria, 29 December, 2023 at 19:14

Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone has done dried flowers for their weddings, and if so who you went to for them? I've seen a company called hidden botanics online, but just wanted to see if...

Ben, friday 7-Aug-26 35 117
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Suppliers not replying (rant)
rusticbride90, 22 March, 2016 at 09:47

Hi all.. Getting frustrated with a few suppliers who just will not respond to me! One is a videographer and one a magician. Seen them both at a wedding fayre and really want to arrange a booking with...

Lia, friday 7-Aug-26 27 3,224
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Thoughts on lotto scratch cards as favours ??
Kilner, 11 May, 2015 at 18:34

Hi all What are peoples thoughts on scratch cards? Have seen some nice cards to present them in but not sure if it appears a bit tacky? Would really like to hear of favour ideas which are simple and...

Daniel99, friday 7-Aug-26 10 3,291
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Evening Only guests dress code
kerrie_jay, 6 October, 2015 at 09:12

Hi ladies, Bit of a dual post here as advice needed both for my OH and my evening only guests. SO... what is the traditional dress code for evening only guests at a wedding? My OH and I are going to...

Piltos, friday 7-Aug-26 20 44,957
2b_MrsB
which toast for which speaker ??
2b_MrsB, 3 May, 2013 at 09:03

Hi everyone. I know this is a what ever they want to do question but traditionally who makes which toast ? Am I right in thinking that - Best Man - toasts the bridesmaid FOB - toasts the Bride &...

MobileSpeakerCleaner, friday 7-Aug-26 10 1,721
tortoise
New signature
tortoise, 4 October, 2012 at 19:42

When do you start trying out signatures with your new surname? I read somewhere it's bad luck before the day. Do you sign the register in your maiden name? Technically still a miss until you sign it,...

Ryan, friday 7-Aug-26 34 3,123
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...

Vikram, friday 7-Aug-26 5 2,419
Michelle772012
Registry office seperate arrival
Michelle772012, 31 August, 2011 at 11:34

Hey Hitchers Have searched the blogs and cant find an answer, does anyone know what happens with regards to arriving seperately at the reg office i am a bit nervous i want my dad to walk me down the...

Ishan, friday 7-Aug-26 10 3,107
Darren @ Hitched
hitched.co.uk forum announcement
Darren @ Hitched, 4 August, 2011 at 10:32

Hitched.co.uk is the UK's biggest and longest running wedding website. We have been around since 1997 and the site/company has grown from a hobby to a very influencial UK wedding business. We are...

Roger, friday 7-Aug-26 18 5,949
Silkveil HIB
Black Meringue wedding magazine
Silkveil HIB, 15 November, 2008 at 11:12

I wondered if anyone has heard of or bought this 'alternative' wedding magazine http://www.blackmeringue.co.uk/

CarmenCHunt, friday 7-Aug-26 11 3,688
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...

Yu Zhang, friday 7-Aug-26 55 731
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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...

Calculadora, friday 7-Aug-26 54 3,765
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...

Nisar, friday 7-Aug-26 69 1,887
Ben
Looking for Suppliers Who'd Be Interested in Partnering with The Wedding Wine Company
Ben, 12 April, 2025 at 10:49

Hi all, As the title says, I'm looking for suppliers (caterers, event planners, venues etc) who might be interested in partnering with The Wedding Wine Company. With over ten years of experience in...

Rodney, friday 7-Aug-26 9 126
Tracey86
Water Beads/Aqua Beads Question
Tracey86, 1 July, 2012 at 07:33

These are my centrepieces (this one was just a practise) The purple stuff in the base of the vase is those aqua/water bead thingy's, we're making the centrepieces ourselves and wondered if anybody...

Heinrich, thursday 6-Aug-26 10 10,248
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Photographer & Videographer - Surrey July 2026 Wedding
Charlotte, 24 May, 2025 at 16:29

Were searching for a photographer & videographer for our wedding in Surrey next year & are getting so deflated thinking we cant have both within our budget. Does any one have any...

Rodney, thursday 6-Aug-26 9 124

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