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Victoria
Budget wedding
Victoria, 3 December, 2023 at 08:52

Has anyone done their own wedding stuff, I’m on a budget and we’re only having a very intimate wedding 15 of us in total and back at our house after. Can people give me ideas for decorations etc

Victoria, monday 4-Dec-23 2 180
Fiona
One link to request contact info?
Fiona, 17 September, 2023 at 17:38

Can you use 1 link for all to request contact information from your guests, rather than send 1 individual link to each family? We have serveral Whatsapp groups set up with family and friends where it...

Mary, sunday 3-Dec-23 1 37
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Berkshire/oxfordshire/hampshire/wiltshire wedding venues?
Hallie, 28 November, 2023 at 21:32

Hi everyone, I am currently planning my April 2025 wedding. It is my dream to get married in my grandparent’s old parish church located in the village of Kintbury near Newbury. However, we are really...

Daniel, friday 1-Dec-23 1 78
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Edinburgh hair and makeup
Melissa, 25 November, 2023 at 11:41

Hello we are eloping in Edinburgh just me and mypartner no guests. I'm looking for someone to do my hair and makeup either come to me or me to go to the salon for hair and makeup done. I've seen some...

Laurie, wednesday 29-Nov-23 1 39
Mark
Hitched e invite
Mark, 23 November, 2023 at 08:55

Can anyone tell me are the e invites from hitched linked or does everyone have to reply separately for example my brother will get an e invite will that be linked to his wife and children or will they...

Mark, thursday 23-Nov-23 34
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When to send save the dates/invitations
Liv, 19 November, 2023 at 17:03

Hey all, I recently got engaged in may, we have started wedding planning and have the date set for May 2025. Just wondering when people suggest sending out save the dates and wedding invitations? We...

Charlotte, monday 20-Nov-23 1 126 1
1234ABC
Music During Wedding Breakfast? - Thoughts?
1234ABC, 16 May, 2011 at 11:48

I'm trying to decide if it's worthwhile putting an easy listening play list together for the evening meal time, do you think this would be worthwhile? Is anyone else having music playing during their...

Felipe, monday 20-Nov-23 19 9,414
Hannah
Hitched Launches WIN a Wedding Campaign
Hannah, 11 January, 2023 at 15:15

Hey everyone It's Hannah from the Hitched team here! Today we launched our exciting new Win a Wedding campaign If you fancy winning £25,000 towards your wedding then simply enter here! Or take a look...

Noela, sunday 19-Nov-23 1 187
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Do you think reserved signs are needed on chairs for wedding party?
Mrsbushelltobe, 5 August, 2014 at 11:09

We are having a civil ceremony, and i wondered if it was necessary to have reserved signs on chairs for the wedding party?

Emma, saturday 18-Nov-23 29 6,429 1
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Blessing after wedding abroad??
RossRoxx, 13 February, 2014 at 21:25

Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone has had a blessing back in the UK after a wedding abroad? Me and my fiancé are wanting to fly off to Hawaii, just us two, have a small beach wedding alone and...

Nik, friday 17-Nov-23 9 11,154
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Did anyone here buy a high street dress?
SoontobeMrsS, 8 March, 2016 at 09:40

I'm quite taken with the offerings from Monsoon and Phase Eight, and they're certainly wallet friendly compared to my other favourites (Jenny Packham) Is there anywhere else I can look? I'm also going...

Jessica, thursday 16-Nov-23 10 1,799
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Registrar AND celebrant?!!!
MrsKips, 29 August, 2015 at 11:44

Hi, I'm not getting married for ages (2017)but have been thinking about my ceremony. My friend of 25 years has just qualified as a celebrant and I would love her to conduct our ceremony. However I...

Freya, monday 13-Nov-23 9 9,071 2
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Having a baby before wedding
Expensivepurplebridesmaid50886, 24 April, 2020 at 23:03

Hi guys! me and my partner were due to get married June 2020. Due to covid we have had to postpone our wedding until June 2021. We’re disappointed, as many couples in our situation will be, but glad...

Chanelle, thursday 9-Nov-23 4 1,833
April
Bridesmaid can only come solo to overseas wedding and just for wedding day not welcome party or after party
April, 21 October, 2023 at 08:38

Am I in my rights to feel upset?

Burtion, wednesday 8-Nov-23 9 509 2
Charlie
1 room venue decorating
Charlie, 8 September, 2023 at 12:18

Hi all, I need some help please. My Fiancé and I have booked our reception venue this will be used for our wedding breakfast and our evening celebrations as we hope to get married in a church. The...

SL WaltonJones, tuesday 7-Nov-23 3 385
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Photo Albums
Melanie, 24 September, 2023 at 16:04

Help.. I am looking for a decent app for my guests to upload all their pictures/videos of my day so I can view them instantly (because I have no patience when it comes to waiting for pictures) I know...

Melanie, saturday 4-Nov-23 3 234
Nutella
Paper/card for order of service..?????????
Nutella, 5 January, 2013 at 13:56

Going to make my own.. want it to be decent quality thickness so it's not flopping about but not too thick.. What gsm should I be looking at? and should I use paper or card? Also any good place to get...

Jennifer, friday 3-Nov-23 7 15,694
Dani
Ready to brag about your Black Friday wedding savings? 💜
Dani, 2 November, 2023 at 14:45

Hey 👋 Calling all savvy saving couples! I wanted to let you know that Hitched have just launched some incredible Black Friday offers. They are definitely worth checking out here! These offers will...

Dani, thursday 2-Nov-23 68
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Creases in Linen Hire
MAG2FMC, 30 May, 2012 at 19:14

Right, so for our wedding our catering company is providing the linens (though for ours, they're having to get them from another supplier because of the colour we want). I've been looking at photos of...

Glamgalore, thursday 26-Oct-23 5 1,574
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Veil Prices - £115 reasonable?
Follies123, 8 July, 2013 at 14:52

How much is everyone spending on their? I'm literally only wanting to wear mine for the ceremony and just want a single tier short (shoulder length) veil. I'm not sure if I am just being a lil cheap...

Tinajblossom, thursday 26-Oct-23 32 7,083 1
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Lookalikes...
Sloan-R, 20 October, 2010 at 21:57

Just for claire-lou, we have to post a pic and everyone say our celebrity lookalikes lol. So here goes: So tell me who lol......I'm dreading this and here I am with long hair

Buy, thursday 26-Oct-23 296 34,643
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October 2015 brides....
MissMoo, 19 September, 2013 at 00:23

Are you out there? Or am I the only crazy enough one to get married in that month? Especially in a barn?

Real, thursday 26-Oct-23 2,173 81,549 1
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Venue available in Devon for Easter weekend 2024 - great deal!
Laura, 17 October, 2023 at 19:39

Hi everyone, hope you don't mind me posting here. Very sadly, my partner and I have just split up which means that the venue we booked for our weekend wedding is available Easter weekend 2024. We...

PhotographybyBillHad, tuesday 24-Oct-23 4 175
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Can you haggle on venue costs?
pebble29, 1 July, 2010 at 22:57

The title of this post says it all! If you can - how/on what! Tips wanted please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks guys x

Marion, sunday 22-Oct-23 6 15,402
Ajx
Bridesmaid gifts
Ajx, 6 October, 2023 at 12:49

Has anyone got an ideas on what I can get my bridesmaids as a gift?! My mum is doing a giftbag full of the usual things like candles, facemasks, a little bottle of prosecco etc and she's also got us...

Sophie, friday 20-Oct-23 2 117
Dani
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Dani, 20 October, 2023 at 10:52

Hey everyone! It's Dani here from Hitched 🙋‍♀️ There are just 2 weeks left to claim your FREE Get Hitched Kit filled with exclusive tips, tricks and discounts. Don't miss out on your chance to...

Dani, friday 20-Oct-23 40
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Daytime food options
Carmen, 18 October, 2023 at 18:09

I'm getting married in May next year we have found the place we would like to hold the reception. However they don't do food as they don't have a kitchen. I've looked at catering option but I'm only...

Carmen, wednesday 18-Oct-23 40
Victoria
Mistake on wedding certificate
Victoria, 18 October, 2023 at 17:13

So we got married 3 weeks ago, and have realised that the town we live in has been spelt incorrectly on our marriage certificate My now husband thought this was the correct spelling and actually told...

Victoria, wednesday 18-Oct-23 35
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Chaircover sashes not the same colour as Bridemaid dresses **Flashes**
libbie1, 30 April, 2012 at 16:24

Hi everyone, Just wanted to get a little advice and opinions from you all regarding the chaircover sashes. My wedding is on 9th September 2012 so hopefully it will still be fairly sunny. My bridemaid...

Moniquemo4, wednesday 18-Oct-23 3 1,315
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South West Wedding Venues
Soph, 17 October, 2023 at 16:24

Anyone got any suggestion on wedding venues in the south west of England ? Specifically in torbay area ?

Soph, tuesday 17-Oct-23 16 1
Rachel
Banquet style tables
Rachel, 5 October, 2023 at 17:44

Those of you who are having/had banquet style tables.. how are you doing your seating arrangements please? X

Sarah, friday 13-Oct-23 1 67
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Mismatched wine glasses from charity shops
Kitty, 13 September, 2023 at 19:15

My wedding is in December and I have to provide glassware for 120 people. It seems like it will be cheaper to just buy 120 glasses from Ikea rather than rent them which seems pretty wasteful. I like...

Sarah, friday 13-Oct-23 12 1,009 1

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