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Beatles first dance ideas!
MrsMarshall2B260517, 17 January, 2017 at 09:09

Hi All! My H2B would love a Beatles song for the first dance, and as he hasn't had a huge input in to the rest of the wedding I'd really like to find one that would work. Can any one suggest any that...

It Must Be Love Wedd, monday 30-Jan-17 9 5,769
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Wedding savings account
Bridetobejune18, 29 November, 2016 at 10:11

Hi ? im wanting to opening a savings account for all the family to put into for the big day does anyone have any recommendations on which is the best one going at the momant with the best interest...

It Must Be Love Wedd, monday 30-Jan-17 8 2,565
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Wedding Selfies
, 8 September, 2016 at 11:20

Hey guys, Writing an article for hitched.co.uk and looking for some amazing wedding selfies. If are interested in being featured, please send me your selfies to ****.*******@*******.***** If you have...

RomanticBlueDiamonds, monday 30-Jan-17 6 3,084
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Blushing bride, not flushing bride!
ElmoPoppySukiCat, 22 January, 2017 at 12:05

Hi, does anyone have advice on a decent wedding day antiperspirant? I want to find something which can carry me through from nerves at the ceremony to an evening of dancing and doesn't mark my dress....

FutureMrsO'L, friday 27-Jan-17 7 1,809
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Venue with no ceremony license !
crao, 20 January, 2017 at 11:23

Hi Everybody, Thank you for taking a look at my message. I have chosen a venue which I love but does not hold a civil ceremony license. Does any body know any information or have any advice on...

Mr_P, monday 23-Jan-17 1 717
MrsEldridge
Wedding Bathroom Baskets
MrsEldridge, 4 June, 2012 at 16:51

Hello Ladies, I am thinking about doing bathroom baskets for the ladies and men's toilet at my wedding. What useful bits do you think I should pop in them?

Mrs_Conduct, sunday 22-Jan-17 15 26,928
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Food after the ceremony
Slink, 19 January, 2017 at 05:16

We get married at 12pm and our guests will be seated for the wedding breakfast at 2pm. I can't decide if we need to provide food in this gap for guests. I keep thinking that if I was a guest I'd be...

StarCRM, saturday 21-Jan-17 6 1,695
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I can't find a venue to suit :(
ThePinkPeonies, 25 August, 2016 at 14:42

Hi all, We got engaged in April and had wanted to get married September 2017, but I just can't seem to find a venue to suit us. We can push this date back another year if need be, or we've thought...

The Little Jewellery, friday 20-Jan-17 7 2,060
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Macaron Favours
xblotx, 19 January, 2017 at 18:38

Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me. We are wanting to give macarons as favours at our wedding. Problem is, when looking, I can only find frozen macarons - I always thought they were just boxed like...

TashAndOwl, friday 20-Jan-17 3 821
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Small wedding ceremony seating plan
HappyGreenDecor711, 16 January, 2017 at 10:47

Hi, so me and my fiance are having a small wedding ceremony with only close family. We're getting married by a registrar in a hotel, altogether there will only be 26 guests. My family is small and...

MrsGraves2B, wednesday 18-Jan-17 1,187
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Tactfully cancel makeup?
LuxuriousGreenDecor728, 16 January, 2017 at 20:34

I could really use some advice. I went for a makeup trial with a lady I found online. At the time I thought she did a pretty good job. But when I got home I didn't feel the "wow" feeling. My partner...

Wedding Photography, wednesday 18-Jan-17 2 1,815
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Alternative guest entertainment to photobooth
RomanticBlueCakes716, 17 January, 2017 at 21:56

Hi all, I'm getting married in April 2018 and am looking for an alternative to having a photobooth. Everyone seems to have them and I just want to be a bit different! However I'm struggling for some...

RomanticBlueCakes716, tuesday 17-Jan-17 490
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Too many bridesmaids!!!
EssexBrideToBe, 12 January, 2017 at 23:28

Hi guys!! I need some advice or ideas for my bridesmaid situation!! Basically, I have a group of best friends (6 of us) who I love all to pieces!! I can't really afford to have them all as my...

EssexBrideToBe, tuesday 17-Jan-17 11 5,195
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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...

TashAndOwl, tuesday 17-Jan-17 469
Twigz22
Meals / Feeding Celebrant-photographer etc
Twigz22, 13 January, 2017 at 12:44

We are currently trying to arrange our seating plan and wondered whether you asked your humanist/priest as well as photographer & videographer to attend the meal? I would think they would at least...

Chapples, tuesday 17-Jan-17 13 2,571
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Cooling Castle Barn
Becks1234, 10 November, 2016 at 14:03

Has anyone been married here, or booked here? Going for a viewing next week and from the photos looks amazing, but don't want to set my heart on it if its not all that in person!

The Little Jewellery, monday 16-Jan-17 11 2,050
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Fast wedding on a budget
LuxuriousYellowDecor719, 6 January, 2017 at 22:55

Hi guys, I'm in a bit of situation and wondered if anyone had any advise that might be useful. Unfortunaly I've just found out my Dad won't be around a lot longer and because of this it's made me...

Chapples, monday 16-Jan-17 4 1,466
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Second marriage reading
ExpensiveYellowDecor752, 15 January, 2017 at 10:53

Hi Both me and my soon to be hubby have been married before. I want a reading for the service (civil ceremony) that acknowledges that this is our 2nd time. Does anyone know of anything suitable....

ExpensiveYellowDecor, sunday 15-Jan-17 210
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DJs in Kent/Surrey
HappyIvoryCakes724, 30 December, 2016 at 19:08

Hello All! We're getting married in June 2017 and am wondering if anyone can recommend a DJ in the area? Our venue does not have recommended suppliers. Thank you!

NathalieSB, saturday 14-Jan-17 5 1,188
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Order going down the aisle
Emmals1992, 5 January, 2017 at 13:30

If you are having bridesmaids who are you having go down the aisle first? I had always assumed that the bride enters last, (unless you need your train held of course)to me that makes the most sense....

Bobbys_Girl, friday 13-Jan-17 15 4,042
MrsR2B18
Hen Party Bath
MrsR2B18, 11 January, 2017 at 13:12

Just wondering if anyone has had their hen parties in Bath and could give me any recommendations of who to book with? We would be looking at two nights, possibly looking to go to a spa, maybe have...

RomanticRedHair691, thursday 12-Jan-17 4 839
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Married at an English castle
LuxuriousBlueDiamonds716, 7 December, 2016 at 02:09

Looking to have a very intimate wedding ceremony at an English castle during our visit to the UK next September/October. It would just be us (obviously) the celebrant and perhaps a few invited...

Matt Lee Photography, thursday 12-Jan-17 10 3,710
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Best place to get wedding invitations printed??
Summer17, 4 January, 2017 at 21:28

Hello I'm new to Hitched, so hello everyone! I am getting married in July and have recently moved back from 8 years overseas, so have lots of wedding catch up to do! I wondered if anyone had...

Stephisaur, thursday 12-Jan-17 1 1,537
BrideintheToon
Wedding insurance?
BrideintheToon, 10 January, 2017 at 22:35

Hello! Just wondering what wedding insurance people are using? I found a list of cheaper providers on MoneySavingExpert but then I'm slightly wary of using providers I've not heard of. The bigger...

ThroughGreenEyes, wednesday 11-Jan-17 4 1,231
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pearlescent or matte invitations?
HappyPinkStationery692, 7 January, 2017 at 11:19

My mother has insisted that pearlescent invitations are the way to go and tht they are more classy. However im not so sure to me they just seem very shiny shiny, but then are matte invitations plain...

Stephisaur, tuesday 10-Jan-17 5 1,320
BrideintheToon
Mass bridesmaid dress flash
BrideintheToon, 18 December, 2016 at 21:58

Anyone fancy showing us your bridesmaid dresses? I thought it would be fun to see what styles and colours everyone has picked I ordered this dress for my two bridesmaids today so I'm hoping we all...

LuxuriousRedConfetti, monday 9-Jan-17 15 4,019
Twigz22
Groupon Deals (Glasgow venues?)
Twigz22, 1 January, 2017 at 19:46

We were due to be married in Italy in July but sadly my mum's taken ill and can not fly and we need to push the wedding forward. We are trying to find a cheap wedding package in Glasgow and browsing...

DreamsComeTrue2015, monday 9-Jan-17 2 1,035
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All inclusive drinks or not?
HappyPinkStationery692, 27 December, 2016 at 20:50

We have the option of booking all inclusive drinks from the end of our ceremony to the end of the meal. It's £22 per adult and half per child, it included fizz for the toasts, red, white & rose...

ExpensiveYellowStati, friday 6-Jan-17 5 1,665
disneyfanatic95
Mother of the bride/stepmother of the bride
disneyfanatic95, 6 January, 2017 at 01:24

So my parents are split up and my father remarried and is now separated from my stepmother but she has been in my life since I was 7 years old. I still see her as my mother/stepmother. now her and my...

Mrs_Conduct, friday 6-Jan-17 1 1,344
Mrs_Conduct
PP John Lewis Gift List Inserts
Mrs_Conduct, 4 January, 2017 at 22:03

So seeing as how we are getting married in 5 months (EEK!!) I thought I best get a wriggle on with the invites. I've sent more ideas to the person making them, but thought I should start my part....

Chapples, thursday 5-Jan-17 4 790
MrsScott2be2018
Bridesmaid Dresses from Ebay/China
MrsScott2be2018, 1 January, 2017 at 23:19

Hello, I have quite a few bridesmaids and not a huge budget. Has anyone got their bridesmaids dresses from Ebay/ China and had a success? I want to have good quality dresses for my ladies. Thanks for...

MrsScott2be2018, thursday 5-Jan-17 5 3,400
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The perfect barn venue
LuxuriousIvoryHair610, 2 January, 2017 at 18:13

Hi All, I got engaged in September 2016 and have been searching for the perfect venue since, but struggling to find somewhere that ticks all the boxes. I would be really grateful for any...

Chapples, wednesday 4-Jan-17 6 1,423

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