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Table Plan
Cathy, 20 April, 2026 at 21:56

Does anyone know why when you update our Table Plan in the Chart Format, but you then switch to List View it does not update - the List View keeps showing an older version

Ramilralf, friday 9-Oct-26 5 50 1
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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...

Umer, friday 9-Oct-26 67 3,894
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Small budget wedding
Rebekah, 10 May, 2026 at 20:57

Hi everyone! Me and my partner are looking to do a small wedding on a budget. Inviting close family and friends only (40-70 at a push) I'm not really sure where to start though or what's best, so if...

Willium, friday 9-Oct-26 46 1,337 5
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Food
Kayleigh, 4 December, 2023 at 11:52

I’m getting married and I’ve gone for a two course meal, so we will get a hot dinner and a pudding for after the ceremony . I was going to have a buffet at the night time, but I decided to have a...

Practice, friday 9-Oct-26 45 753
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Bridesmaid Gifts - morning of and at he
Lauréline, 29 January, 2024 at 21:25

Hi! Help!! Rich influencers who can afford lots or who get gifted loads seem to gift things constantly and therefore don’t know what the expectations may be? Even if they’re not super expensive gifts?...

Shami, friday 9-Oct-26 70 2,104 1
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Basketball Arcade Game
Emily, 7 October, 2023 at 16:23

Hey everyone, I wondered if anyone knew of a supplier who could arrange a basketball arcade game to our wedding in Sussex? It's a bit of a difficult one to google so thought I would ask on here!

Pityn, friday 9-Oct-26 99 937 2
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Table plan nightmare!
charley901, 16 April, 2015 at 22:42

Right, I'm having trouble choosing a design for my table plan. My theme has a medieval/fantasy feel to it and I cant think if how to incorporate that into the plan. The tables will be arranged in a...

Jack, friday 9-Oct-26 30 1,572
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Hen Do Ideas
Amy, 19 February, 2024 at 15:56

My hen do will probably be myself and my mum, maybe 3 other female friends. My daughter is my bridesmaid but she is only little so too small for a hen do. Any ideas, we live in a very rural area which...

Jack, friday 9-Oct-26 30 196
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What metal is best for mens wedding band?
moonpie1985, 29 August, 2011 at 21:13

So i wont have a choice on mine as it needs to match my engagement ring, but OH does have a choice. What is best (for the money)? He wont wear yellow gold, so at the moment looking at possibly 18k...

Kihec24, friday 9-Oct-26 28 4,547
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Band set-up timings
Milly_Bride, 3 June, 2015 at 09:49

Just over three months to go til our wedding now (eek!) and starting to try and pin down some of the details! We are having a fairly small wedding, approximately 50 people day and night and all in the...

Jack, friday 9-Oct-26 30 2,707 1
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Wedding party
Tyler, 22 November, 2025 at 11:37

We are getting married in 2028 at Easton grange but we only have a MOH and best man, is this weird ? Will our photos cone out strange I’m not sure what to think, like we won’t have traditional photos...

Jack, friday 9-Oct-26 30 87
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Sophisticated Halloween wedding
Summer, 22 July, 2025 at 00:38

Hello!! We are getting married on 31st October 2026.We are doing a autumnal type wedding with aspects of Halloween horror Looking for something a bit alternative for our wedding, entertainment,...

Dash, friday 9-Oct-26 54 633 4
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Venue Suggestions - City of London
Josephine, 6 September, 2025 at 14:36

We would like to get married on 22/08/26 and are looking for a ceremony space only for up to 70 people. I'm struggling to find venue's in the City of London that will accommodate the ceremony only....

Verna, friday 9-Oct-26 81 925
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Tipi and running water- any advice?
flaw27, 4 November, 2014 at 12:57

Hello! I'm getting married in September next year, in a field, at a farm, with no running water. I'm starting to regret wanting to have a dry hire, blank canvas wedding- the planning is quite...

Johnnyduardo, thursday 8-Oct-26 15 2,937
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Evening entertainment ideas for small wedding
ExpensiveOrangeStationery50284, 1 May, 2018 at 18:22

Help - really need ideas and inspiration Having a small wedding of 22 guests - including 4 children under 10 and a baby in arms Getting married at 4pm followed by a sit down meal in a hotel Thought I...

Zakin, thursday 8-Oct-26 4 2,200
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Time to have the evening do?
AngeliB, 5 August, 2009 at 18:41

Im having a church wedding to start at 12.30 pm. it takes 20 minutes in the car to get to the reception venue also. What time should I ask the evening guests to come? I have rang my reception venue...

Zakin, thursday 8-Oct-26 7 9,166
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Hitched Wedding Breakfast Menu
Erin, 7 January, 2026 at 18:26

Does anyone know how to get the food menu options to guests to choose their starter, main and dessert to send back and know who has chosen what? I have done a questionnaire but only tells me the...

Zakin, thursday 8-Oct-26 4 33
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Re-Arranged Wedding. Alternative Entertainment, Games Ideas
LookingForward2020, 16 July, 2020 at 18:25

Hi Everyone, First of all, congratulations to all the brides to be and of course those already married who are reading this. Not sure where to put this question up but I guess here is as good as any....

Steve, thursday 8-Oct-26 133 2,287
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Postpone or cancel?
Rosie, 30 November, 2024 at 21:18

Hello, my fiancé and I were due to get married this year but due to a variety of reasons including financial, family issues and not getting on we postponed to next June. Sadly things are still...

Ridha, thursday 8-Oct-26 60 1,651 1
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Expectations Vs. Reality - Selling Wedding Items On..
Charliebob, 8 April, 2016 at 09:22

I just wanted to start a discussion about it and see what other views and opinions other people have. I am not intending to upset anyone, but it's just something I have noticed whilst wedding...

Dash, thursday 8-Oct-26 13 2,404
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Changing name on driving licence
porkchop, 4 October, 2012 at 14:44

Now I'm an old married I'm trying to sort out all the changing of name stuff! Have tried a search but all questions seems to be about certificates, rather than what I need to know! I'm probably just...

Jack, thursday 8-Oct-26 71 52,913
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Post ceremony drink
Purpleshoes13, 17 January, 2017 at 18:19

Hello, I'm struggling to decide on what to serve for our post ceremony drinks. We want to have a local beer as one option and a non alcoholic fizzy drink as another, but unsure what to have for our...

Chanchal, thursday 8-Oct-26 3 589
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Financial gifts in advance made out to Mr & Mrs... help!
ajdown, 13 July, 2011 at 13:08

We've just received our first wedding gift, a cheque from someone who is unable to come, written out to "Mr and Mrs". Obviously we can't set up a joint account yet because "Mrs" does not yet exist,...

sahilverma3, thursday 8-Oct-26 23 7,906
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Advice and Help
Georgina, 19 May, 2025 at 11:38

I'm getting married in January 2026. I have already got people asking me what can they can get us as a wedding present. However, I would rather money putting into an account to help with a deposit for...

Harry, thursday 8-Oct-26 21 120
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Diy- Fun or headache?
Jordan, 16 December, 2025 at 16:36

Has anyone begun any DIY they want to do for their day? There are a few decorations I was considering doing DIY but I also don't want to overdo it. We have a LOT of time before the wedding but I just...

Local, thursday 8-Oct-26 23 346 2
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Timeline
Charlotte, 25 July, 2025 at 21:39

I'm struggling with our timeline, we are having quite a casual day as the legal ceremony will have already happened. So far I've got this below. Any advice on when you'd do the cake cutting and do...

Zoi, thursday 8-Oct-26 16 153
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Maid of Honour Drama
Claire, 13 August, 2025 at 09:15

Hi all, I need some advise on concerns ive have with my maid of honour. She has been my best friend for years and when we got engaged she was straight away saying she cant wait to be involved and...

Naoh, thursday 8-Oct-26 6 187
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Vow Renewal / anniversary celebration
Sarah, 6 March, 2024 at 15:34

Hey everyone, I got married 10th June last year and my day didn't go to plan (well my plan) at all. A combination of hair and make up artist stress which led to a very frosty and awkward wedding...

Julie, thursday 8-Oct-26 14 538
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Do these wedding pros have all the answers? Let’s find out! 👀
Dani, 11 February, 2025 at 10:19

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Evan, thursday 8-Oct-26 11 49
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Stag do weekend before the wedding?
mkw, 15 June, 2015 at 20:42

My OH mentioned the other day that he is considering having his stag do the weekend before the wedding and asked if I would mind. Assuming they don't shave his head or anything I'm perfectly fine with...

Wafa, thursday 8-Oct-26 12 1,325
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Entertainment ideas
Zoë, 21 November, 2023 at 15:09

Hi All, Just looking for some entertainment ideas for our guests during welcome drinks/photos and perhaps our wedding breakfast. Desperate bride looking for help and inspiration. TIAZoë ☺️

Willium, thursday 8-Oct-26 48 700 1
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Money gifts acceptable in Scotland? How do you ask? How much on average?
RomanticBrownDiamonds829, 9 May, 2017 at 00:40

Hello ladies, This question might be strange, I hope not. My fiancé is Scottish and he tells me there it's not customary for family or guests to give money gifts at weddings. In Spain, weddings cost...

SEBT16, thursday 8-Oct-26 18 6,474

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