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Grace loves lace dresses
, 25 November, 2013 at 13:06

Hi Has anyone ordered their dress from Grace Loves Lace? I've fallen in love with the Loren dress: http://graceloveslace.com.au/collections/loren-ivory/ I'm obviously very worried about buying a dress...

Kenna, friday 16-Jul-21 37 37,009
beccak
Cake stand help!
beccak, 31 July, 2014 at 10:02

Has anyone bought a 14 or 15" diameter round cake stand? I'm finding it impossible to find one! We're getting married at a 'self catering' venue, so they don't have one. My cake lady only had one of...

Jayden, friday 16-Jul-21 15 8,427
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Maid of Honour Issue
Chanelle, 13 July, 2021 at 16:26

HEY ALL 👋 Just wanted some advice regarding a problem I'm having with my maid of honour. I got engaged last christmas and in my excitement I asked my best friend to be my maid of honour and she...

Tee1, thursday 15-Jul-21 11 774
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I need to have my engagement ring resized but don't know where I can have it done??
KumariChang, 1 November, 2011 at 20:17

I have quite a small ring size (G-H) and when my fiance proposed to me he had already bought the engagement ring in the smallest size they offered which was a size J and even though it is a couple of...

Carolyn, wednesday 14-Jul-21 5 16,033
Sarah
Chat to Hitched Editor about your wedding planning
Sarah, 27 April, 2021 at 17:53

Hi all Hope you're well! I am looking to chat to brides and grooms about their wedding planning, to help inform our content strategy at Hitched. Whether you've just got engaged or your wedding date is...

Richard, monday 12-Jul-21 10 390
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Bridesmaid Dresses for younger and older same style
Sarah, 6 July, 2021 at 09:42

Hey everyone, I am having 3 bridesmaids and struggling to find anywhere other than online from China which don't have great reviews where I could get 3 dresses of the same colour and style but that...

Sarah, thursday 8-Jul-21 5 137
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take that milion love songs??
DTTB, 16 February, 2011 at 16:00

I put a music channel on there and it was a take that day, a million love songs came on and I danced with my wee boy 2 it coz I love the song,(lightbulb moment!) I know OH likes it 2, I would like it...

Leticia, thursday 8-Jul-21 5 2,449
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Mother of Groom Transport
Sarah, 5 July, 2021 at 14:58

Hey everyone, after discussing some transport plans with the MOG & FOG yesterday I realised I have no idea what vehicle / how the mother of groom gets to the ceremony? We have a camper van which...

Kayleigh, tuesday 6-Jul-21 2 465
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Last Minute help finding a cake
JayW, 26 August, 2011 at 08:52

Hello, Anyone who can recommend a wedding cake supplier on short notice, We are getting married within 3 weeks and we still need a wedding cake. We need an affordable cake as well. Please help Jay

Debbie, friday 2-Jul-21 14 4,901
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Refund Complaint - Yes or No?
ExpensivePinkDecor51060, 9 July, 2020 at 09:34

I'm not too sure if this is the right forum for this but i needed somewhere where i could put all my thoughts together. Sorry if this is a long one.......... We are due to be getting married in...

jonathan, tuesday 29-Jun-21 9 1,350
Daisy Bell
What flavours is your wedding cake?
Daisy Bell, 6 May, 2015 at 19:12

I think we have finally narrowed down the design we want for our wedding cake, so now we need to decide on flavours. What flavours is everyone having? I need some inspiration. Thanks!

Helena, tuesday 22-Jun-21 27 26,146
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Wedding dress help!
Catherine, 17 January, 2021 at 10:30

Hi ladies, My partner and I are getting married in September and I hadn’t yet picked a dress owing to lockdown, tiers, etc. I was getting stressed about it so have looked online extensively and found...

Marcie, monday 21-Jun-21 23 859 1
milna
Ideas for an 'active' hen weekend? Would you go if invited?
milna, 19 November, 2008 at 16:50

I think I want a stag weekend actually ? I'm thinking surfing in Cornwall - but its quite a long way for me (and lots of friends) which adds to costs. My other concerns are that some people may not...

Marcie, sunday 20-Jun-21 20 3,111
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Hen do - who to invite?!
ExpensiveBlueBridesmaid839, 11 June, 2017 at 21:55

Hi, I really need some advice please! I am the first one of my friends to get married, as is my partner. We are getting married abroad and I want a small hen do in the UK. Just my sisters, close...

Marcie, tuesday 15-Jun-21 7 9,265
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What to do - no best man :(
ExpensiveRedDiamonds145, 27 April, 2014 at 01:28

Hi all, I will be getting married later this year after putting my long-suffering bride-to-be off for more years than I care to remember. I have been avoiding getting wed as I have an embarrassing...

Michelle, wednesday 9-Jun-21 17 16,477
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Dogs at Weddings
HappyBrownCars792, 1 October, 2017 at 19:37

Hello all! We are currently searching for venues and really wanted our ridiculously well behaved 6 year old Chocolate Labrador to be the ring bearer. We have found dog friendly venues that we like,...

Michelle, wednesday 9-Jun-21 7 2,877
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Wedding Fayre
Sarah, 7 June, 2021 at 15:08

Hey all, We have our venue, transport, photographer & cake booked (getting married 2023) We also have our appointment with the wedding venue decorators next week who also have an in house florist...

Sarah, monday 7-Jun-21 67
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Help! You’re mini-moon spa/hotel recommendations needed
Bride123, 21 August, 2012 at 10:01

Hi ? My OH and I have been thinking about having a mini-moon right after our wedding (end of Feb) and then a honeymoon later in the year. We both like the idea of a romantic trip away to a hotel/spa...

Dr Pecker, friday 4-Jun-21 11 1,716
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Wedding hair advice please!
kerrie_jay, 26 August, 2015 at 12:40

Hi guys, New here and just wanted to get some thoughts from people on how to decorate my hair for my rustic winter wedding in Jan 2016. I have crazy curly hair and it sits just below my shoulders. My...

Hairstylishrs, friday 4-Jun-21 16 2,664
Vixy1987
Church Readings
Vixy1987, 24 March, 2016 at 11:12

Hi lovelies! Does anyone have any suggestions on quite short but nice readings for a church ceremony? Any examples of what you have heard at weddings before? We are thinking Footprints but open to any...

Christine, friday 28-May-21 4 1,240
SillyWrong
Laser tattoo removal
SillyWrong, 10 April, 2014 at 10:58

My dress has a very low back and I have a tattoo slap bang in the centre of my back, I hate it. I got it done when I was 17 and it's now old and blurred and means nothing to me. I spoke to my MUA and...

Sarah, thursday 27-May-21 10 1,951 1
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Don't want a hen party
LuxuriousYellowDiamonds486, 11 February, 2017 at 22:04

I have no desire for a hen party. My bridesmaids tell me I do. I am telling them I do not. I would rather spend some time by myself, if anything. They are getting impateient with me for not providing...

Laura, monday 24-May-21 11 8,371
jimjams
Late afternoon wedding, no wedding breakfast.. Thoughts??
jimjams, 20 June, 2012 at 20:20

Hi all, I am completely new to Hitched, but from looking at the others forum posts, I am hoping you're the ladies to help!! My partner and I really want to tie the knot with the church/dress/family...

Kenna, tuesday 18-May-21 44 18,487
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Family 🙄
Em, 10 May, 2021 at 22:47

Hi, hoping for some help as I'm really stuck with how to handle this situation. I've always had a very funny relationship with my mum. She's very controlling. Myself and my partner got engaged late...

Clare, tuesday 11-May-21 5 316
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Bridesmaid Gifts
MrsHadleyToBe2018, 5 January, 2017 at 21:24

Any ideas on what to get bridesmaids not wanting to spend to much ... would be happy to make my own of some kind any ideas

Wedivents, monday 10-May-21 5 2,327
xKellsBellsx
Anyone else having a cheese wedding cake? With *flash*
xKellsBellsx, 14 August, 2012 at 17:09

Is anyone else going for a wedding cake made of cheese, rather than a traditional one? We are, and then going to incoporate it into the evening buffet to save some money! The venue are going to supply...

Fee, friday 7-May-21 20 3,934
MummyMoo82
Bit OT... Wedding model poses
MummyMoo82, 23 August, 2012 at 19:45

Hi all. After browsing some of the dress flashes I know some of you have got the 'posed model' pictures. What I want to know is who can find the worst posed picture, and maybe give it a bit of text to...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 45 9,567
rainbowbride
wedding venue - Leez Priory
rainbowbride, 18 August, 2012 at 10:43

Hi everyone, I'm new to the site and to the whole wedding planning. we have recently viewed Leez Priory and thought it was amazing, i could see myself getting married there and having a perfect day,...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 33 8,877
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Hen do - average prices
sheree_heptinstall, 26 November, 2011 at 21:57

Hi, looking at hen parties, perhaps Liverpool or Newcastle, staying overnight but Im not sure what the average price is that someone would pay to come along? I don't want it to be stupid so no one can...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 17 4,544
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Bridal Preparation Photographs
cassmk2, 18 May, 2011 at 15:57

How many of you are having photographs taken during your bridal preparations? We have spoken to our photographer and he has offered to be there all day. But i don't know i i want the added stress of...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 40 4,284
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Dreading wedding dress shopping -update- with flash, please help me pick dress!
, 20 April, 2011 at 22:56

I'm off wedding dress shopping for the first time with my Mum in a week and I am dreading it... I'm a size 12-14, fairly curvy and could do with shifting a few pounds, and I'm scared stiff I won't...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 27 4,887
Kat44
What's the worst behaviour / etiquette you've seen at a wedding / preparations?
Kat44, 21 January, 2011 at 20:05

Well, the title says it all, what's the worst thing you've witnessed at a wedding or worst behaviour pre or post wedding?! Is it not sending thank you cards or a guest turning up in full on white...

Ben, friday 7-May-21 37 4,545

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