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Louise
Wedding reading help needed.
Louise, 12 July, 2024 at 14:33

Hi! I’m really struggling to find a nice reading for the wedding that has a deeper meaning, is about love and might have the odd funny line in. Have any of you found the perfect reading that sounds...

Buraq, friday 24-Apr-26 23 181
Devon
Wedding favours
Devon, 5 August, 2024 at 12:40

So we’re planning our wedding and want a Viking themed wedding but unsure if favours that match our theme can someone give me ideas please

Suzy, friday 24-Apr-26 4 132
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Wedding
Amna, 29 June, 2024 at 09:52

Wedding day for Amna & Ben

Suzy, friday 24-Apr-26 5 84
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So...when couples ask for money towards their honeymoon fund how much do you give?!
Wife In Training, 10 June, 2014 at 19:35

Hi there! I know there is probably no specific answer to this question but my friend is getting married in a few weeks time and has asked for contributions towards her honeymoon fund. How much do I...

Willium, friday 24-Apr-26 28 9,050
Sophie
2029 Bride.. 💍
Sophie, 21 February, 2026 at 14:11

Hi brides to be, I'm very new to this, we booked our wedding on Valentine's Day after being engaged for 3 years, together for 10! Now I know 2029 is a very long way away, especially October 2029 which...

Melody, friday 24-Apr-26 3 45
Jasmine
Looking for discounted photographer for December 2026
Jasmine, 2 March, 2025 at 15:55

Hey! Myself and my partner are hoping to get married in the orangery in tortworth court in December of 2026 located in the south of Gloucester. Would anyone be looking to have some discounted...

Sarmad, friday 24-Apr-26 12 118
overtherainbow
Speeches at late afternoon weddings
overtherainbow, 3 March, 2011 at 13:33

Our daughter is marrying at 3pm and is running straight through into the 'evening' do rather than having a separate session as such and they want to have the speeches before the meal rather than...

Alaniya, friday 24-Apr-26 14 2,638
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Please help us x
Stacey, 24 January, 2026 at 22:10

Hello, I really hope someone can help us. We are newly engaged and want to get married at Cameo Island, but can anyone please help us find a planner for the ceremony and reception, and offer any...

John, friday 24-Apr-26 3 22
missqueenvee
Advice for slow replying venues etc
missqueenvee, 23 July, 2015 at 18:56

Hi ! Just wanted some quick advice, ive booked my venue, my reception venue and my room dresser. The reception venue take AGES to reply to emails, sometimes up to a month. Would you class this as...

Florida!, thursday 23-Apr-26 11 3,254
Mrs*W*2B
What colour veil and bridesmaids with coffee/ champagne dress?
Mrs*W*2B, 11 October, 2012 at 22:51

My dress is a full lace light coffee/ champagne colour....2 questions: 1. What colour veil do I go for? I want cathedral length so not sure if I have to get a champagne veil or if I could go for...

Florida!, thursday 23-Apr-26 10 7,101
Olivia
How many venues did you view before choosing one?
Olivia, 17 December, 2025 at 12:22

Hey I just want to know that what made you say this is the one wedding venue .Would love to hear your experiences.

Ibadul, thursday 23-Apr-26 81 1,240 1
kizzi10000
Anyone played wedding 'raffle'? Ideas needed
kizzi10000, 25 February, 2016 at 14:40

Thanks to yet another change of plan, as the pub we'd picked to eat and dance in after the ceremony has decided they're not sure they can offer what we want due to noise and space constraints, we've...

Alaniya, thursday 23-Apr-26 8 3,283
Siân
Customising emails to guests
Siân, 3 March, 2024 at 20:25

Hi, is there anyway of changing the look of the emailed out invitations and RSVPS as they are quite boring looking

Urvaashi, thursday 23-Apr-26 3 36
Aimz87
Hitched Table Planner
Aimz87, 12 March, 2013 at 14:20

Does anyone know how to use this thing??? I cant seem to move people to tables or move the actual tables themselves. Please help

Harry, thursday 23-Apr-26 114 2,446
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Help finding a Photographer/videographer
Laura, 4 August, 2023 at 17:56

How do you decide on a photographer/videographer? I have no idea on this profession, but I want to invest in this aspect of our wedding. It is important for us to find someone who has done a lot of...

Muhammad, thursday 23-Apr-26 13 195
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Wedding away from home
Elizabeth1990, 10 March, 2025 at 13:19

Hi everyone, just started wedding planning and would love some advice if poss! We live in Northampton but are potentially thinking of a venue in the Lake District which is where we stayed when we got...

Dlimsonlinecheck, thursday 23-Apr-26 16 141
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Wedding Gift/Money
S and S Wedding , 9 December, 2015 at 18:28

Hi All I am looking for any thoughts or ideas on gift list. We are hoping to have an extension in the next 18 months so could write a list of things for our new bedroom. Downside to this is we will...

Willium, thursday 23-Apr-26 15 1,617
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How long to wait for suppliers to reply?
mkw, 15 April, 2015 at 19:37

How long should I wait after sending an initial inquiry for them to reply? I sent emails to a couple of florists over two weeks ago and no response as yet. I know Easter weekend is a very busy time...

Voocccie, thursday 23-Apr-26 10 3,898
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gifts for best men, ushers and bridesmaids???
MISSMAYFLOWER, 30 March, 2011 at 10:27

Hi everyone just wondered what gifts you were thinking of the best men, ushers and bridesmaids? we're a bit stuck for ideas and budget - we don't really want to spend more than £20 per person if poss...

Oleksii Savchenko, thursday 23-Apr-26 10 33,676
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Best Man's Speech Jokes for Next Door Neighbour
Mozster, 11 June, 2014 at 15:57

I'm the best man for my next door neighbour and I wondered if anyone had any neighbour jokes or anecdotes that I could use in my speech?

Oliver, wednesday 22-Apr-26 6 715
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Anyone had/having a Blessing?
, 15 October, 2011 at 22:28

Hi everyone, bit of background to start with: H2B and I have both been married before, my mum and dad are divorced and do not get on, and we don't get on that well with H2B's mum. I also get really...

Oliver, wednesday 22-Apr-26 16 14,513
jjsmum
Money/holiday as wedding gift...
jjsmum, 21 March, 2011 at 13:09

I really hate to do it cos I always like to buy someone a present for their wedding but we are planning on asking for cash to fund our honeymoon (2 nights away on our own then 1 week away with our 2...

Willium, wednesday 22-Apr-26 20 3,731
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Wedding dress sizes
ravencalw84, 28 March, 2014 at 16:11

I haven't been to try any dresses on yet but I am planning on buying mine second hand anyway. I was wondering what sizes should I be looking for as a general rule? I am a high street size 10 (though...

Jolden, wednesday 22-Apr-26 25 16,008
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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...

Jake, wednesday 22-Apr-26 12 2,865
Jennifer
Registrar / ceremony for a foreigner
Jennifer, 18 April, 2024 at 08:04

Hi brides and grooms! I don't have a UK citizenship but I live in the UK and will get married in the UK. Does anyone know if that makes a difference or if I have to provide different documents for the...

Ugbepao, wednesday 22-Apr-26 8 154
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Any tips on how to make a wedding run smoothly
Allessa, 7 July, 2025 at 20:05

Me and my partner are getting married next year, we are 22 and 23 years old. If anyone has any tips or advice, or even suggestions I would love to hear!

Salt, wednesday 22-Apr-26 15 167
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Cancelling photographer...
Amy, 1 September, 2023 at 11:10

Hello, Looking for some advice, I'm thinking of cancelling our photographer, I just realised there style isn't actually what I like, nothing personal but if we are paying £3000 for a service I just...

Parul, wednesday 22-Apr-26 13 1,122 1
Misha
External Catering Venues for Asian Bride
Misha, 22 May, 2025 at 22:05

I’m planning to get married in March 2026 but can’t seem to find any venues near greater Manchester (or up to 1.5 hours drive) that do external catering or have approved Asian catering suppliers....

Kris, wednesday 22-Apr-26 8 136
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Top table
Mollie, 5 January, 2024 at 17:17

My finance and I have found a location we love but haven’t committed to booking a date as he is worried about the top table as unfortunately both of his parents have passed away and he doesn’t want...

Lily, wednesday 22-Apr-26 8 248
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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...

Oliver, wednesday 22-Apr-26 13 16,970 1
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Photobooth recommendation
Danielle, 3 December, 2024 at 20:42

Hiya, I’m getting married at Sandy cove hotel in north Devon match 2025 and I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a photobooth in the north Devon area please?

Rakhi, wednesday 22-Apr-26 4 49
cford09
Window and windowsill decorations - anyone thought about this?
cford09, 13 May, 2012 at 17:33

Hi girls! Firstly, I'm really excited because we took OH's brother and his wife to see our venue yesterday and it was all set up for a wedding! Not seen it set up before! The venue is a converted mill...

Jake, wednesday 22-Apr-26 14 3,056

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