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Ellie
Gothic Venue Suggestions
Ellie, 25 November, 2025 at 09:59

By gothic I mean the period not like 'goth', if that makes sense? I'm looking for a venue (anywhere in the UK), that has super pretty gothic architecture and will fit (and ideally house) 60 guests....

Alvin, sunday 21-Dec-25 2 25 1
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Sparklers?
Princess Bride 2013, 19 April, 2015 at 20:52

Just wondering if any of you have or plan on using sparklers on your wedding day?

Andriy, saturday 20-Dec-25 17 3,091 1
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Second thoughts about my wedding dress
SunnyPinkStationery821, 28 March, 2017 at 01:18

I'm having a pretty major crisis of confidence with regard to my wedding dress. I've joined hitched to get opinions from more people as it's causing me real issues. I got engaged in January and due...

Cornelia, saturday 20-Dec-25 6 2,762
GeordieBarbie
Decorations for Registrars Table...??
GeordieBarbie, 26 October, 2009 at 19:50

So, do I *need* any?? Anyone not having any? And also - what's everyone having if they are having something...?

Jaylan, saturday 20-Dec-25 7 2,196
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Changing rsvp event name
Hayley, 4 May, 2025 at 07:41

Hi, I have 2 events for guests to RSVP to. Currently set as ceremony and evening reception. Am I able to change the terminology to day guest and evening guest? Or are they fixed. Thank you

Jaylan, saturday 20-Dec-25 7 118
vivalasvegas
Asking for contributions towards honeymoon
vivalasvegas, 15 April, 2012 at 08:30

Hi everyone, my H2B and I would like to ask people to contribute towards our honeymoon, rather than buy us gifts, as a) we have lived together for years and have everything we need, and b) live...

Melody, saturday 20-Dec-25 31 34,763
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Driving to Italy from uk?
Camilla, 2 August, 2023 at 12:47

We are getting married in Tuscany next May, my partner was planning to drive over so we could fill the car with bits (clothes decor etc). The question is- does anybody know how easy is it to drive in...

Henry, saturday 20-Dec-25 65 352
tayto
Kids Activity Packs
tayto, 9 March, 2013 at 19:24

Need some help/advice please! We will be having some kids at our wedding - age range from 6 months old to 12 yrs. We decided any kids over 12 will get the regular favours of chocolates and the younger...

Yolo, saturday 20-Dec-25 14 4,338
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Feeding Suppliers
Evielou1505, 13 July, 2015 at 10:32

Morning B2B's! What's the plan on feeding suppliers? Do we feed just the photographer or does the DJ, the Photo booth operator need feeding as well? at £12.50 a plate of sandwiches, i want to keep it...

Andriy, friday 19-Dec-25 16 4,735
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HELP!! Trying to track down hourglass shaped cylinder vases
clairej18, 7 October, 2010 at 16:41

Hi Ladies - I'm joining as sister of the bride! My sister has seen the attached table centres online (5th ones down) but we can't find the vases anywhere... can anyone help?!?!...

James, friday 19-Dec-25 9 2,789
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Anyone wrote to football club for signed letter of congratulations for Grooms wedding present?
clarem1986, 23 February, 2011 at 12:46

I wrote to Chelsea FC by email yesterday but not heard anything yet. I heard that if you write to some clubs and let them know you're getting married, groom is a huge fan etc, they send a letter or...

JackTheCool, friday 19-Dec-25 44 30,021
Chez2k
First dance dilemma
Chez2k, 23 June, 2010 at 20:05

Hi Everyone, We thought we had decided on our first dance song... we were going to have Al Green Let's Stay Together. But my H2B wants to change it to Chris Issak Wicked Game. It is a great song, but...

Babita, friday 19-Dec-25 5 2,430
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Wedding business advice...
Moonbeam88, 10 September, 2014 at 13:30

Hi ladies I am currently planning my august 2016 wedding and absolutely love the whole creative side of planning colours, decor, themes and designs! So much so that I have had the wild thought of...

Henry, friday 19-Dec-25 23 5,240
Lucy
Save the date cards
Lucy, 18 June, 2025 at 08:20

Hi everyone! What is the cheapest way to get saved the date cards printed? Unsure how to go about printing my own.. Thank you!

Divya, friday 19-Dec-25 6 97
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place cards
Leelee85, 5 May, 2016 at 15:25

Hiya, How is everyone doing their place cards. I wasn't impressed with the ones on Vista print. Are people buying blank ones online and then printing onto them or handwriting on to them? I don't...

Arthur, friday 19-Dec-25 24 4,437
EAC13
One Option Menus - like or dislike?
EAC13, 27 January, 2013 at 19:53

Just what the title says really - how do you feel about a menu with only one option? Do you think it might be a good idea to put the menu out with the invites where it will state the menu and the...

Dr Murtaza, thursday 18-Dec-25 21 3,466
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stockings?
AmzieM, 13 June, 2013 at 09:56

Has anyone wore stockings before? are they actually worth it? i am undecided if to wear any or not. i don't like it when walking and my thighs rub against each other (sorry forgot the correct term)...

Andriy, thursday 18-Dec-25 8 1,153
sydneysays
Lights and candles decor?
sydneysays, 8 December, 2015 at 10:48

So I'm not big into flowers, FI wouldn't want a super girly wedding anyway, therefore our idea was to have candles and fairy lights make up a lot of our decor at the church and reception. This is our...

Shahzaib, thursday 18-Dec-25 17 2,718
lucy
awol Florist
lucy, 25 July, 2025 at 15:09

Hi fellow Brides! Just hoping someone can re-assure me that this is normal....I booked my florist at the end of last year, I told her it was unlikely to be a big order (she was one of very few that...

Lissa, thursday 18-Dec-25 11 218
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Dress deposit?
KJHLee, 30 June, 2015 at 21:18

Hey, I'm about to start looking around and shopping for a dress. I have a very good idea of what I want, and provided it looks good on me, have my heart set on a dress that costs £1295. How much would...

Mohsin, thursday 18-Dec-25 20 2,173
Victoria
Interesting reception entertainment?
Victoria, 24 April, 2024 at 03:47

We are having an indoor/outdoor reception and I need some inspo for reception entertainment. We already have a digital Photo Booth and dancing set up. I’m waiting on rates for a silhouette artist, as...

Mohsin, thursday 18-Dec-25 45 725
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Band AND DJ- timings advice?
marie169, 9 January, 2016 at 17:52

Hi everyone, just wondered if anyone else is having a band and a DJ at the evening reception, and if so, how are you fitting it all in?! We are getting married abroad so just having a party when we...

Viktor, wednesday 17-Dec-25 9 8,022
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Entertainment between ceremony/breakfast and breakfast/reception?
, 22 October, 2012 at 15:39

Good afternoon everyone! A topic of conversation that has been coming up with me and my H2B is what to do between the ceremony and the breakfast and between the breakfast and the reception. As we...

Amy, wednesday 17-Dec-25 13 14,895
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Free Videographer (for portfolio)
John, 4 March, 2024 at 13:56

Hi Everyone, New videographer here just looking to try and branch out and obtain some more experience in shooting weddings and producing a nice product for people. I have basic experience in filming...

Alicia, wednesday 17-Dec-25 6 112 1
Pookie8911
Wed2B
Pookie8911, 11 June, 2016 at 21:17

Hi! Has anyone bought their dress from Wed2B? I've only tried on 'designer' dresses so far, and wanted to try on something less expensive just before I make the definite decision about spending a...

Delhi, wednesday 17-Dec-25 37 17,067
KarenJane
Welcome Drinks and drinks reception
KarenJane, 27 May, 2013 at 16:59

Me again! I'm on a roll today! Just ordered our wine for the wedding breakfast (had a great saturday afternoon and evening testing lots!) and now i'm on to the drinks reception. We wewre thinking...

Juli, wednesday 17-Dec-25 12 3,238
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Wedding Marylebone Town Hall
Marie, 5 February, 2025 at 01:24

My wedding is taking place at Marylebone Town Hall in May. Has anyone else married there before or have attended a wedding there. Not sure on timings arrival, think service is 20 mins. Have elderly...

Ehsan, wednesday 17-Dec-25 12 358
Miss-b
Disposable Cameras
Miss-b, 25 January, 2016 at 11:41

Hi All, What are your thoughts on disposable cameras on tables at the wedding reception and then dotted about? Is it a bit done, boring, naff, 90's? I quite like the idea as I had thought about buying...

Muhammad, wednesday 17-Dec-25 17 3,927
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marquee flooring...help needed!!!
natsastar, 29 March, 2012 at 17:03

We are having a marquee on a field/massive bit of grass area and are struggling for the floor. the wedding is booked for the 15 june 2013 so not until next year but we are struggling for flooring. we...

AbuDhabi, wednesday 17-Dec-25 4 7,191
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Post Lockdown Wedding!
RomanticGreenStationery27135, 20 July, 2020 at 17:19

Dear all, You've been a great source of support and encouragement to me over the past few months, so I just wanted to let you know that our wedding, which should have happened at the end of June has...

Farkhanda, wednesday 17-Dec-25 206
Dani
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Dani, 16 April, 2025 at 11:27

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Ferriss, wednesday 17-Dec-25 1 63
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Need wedding reading ideas from classic children's books! Or even Terry Pratchett- any fans out there?
robynbobbins, 6 February, 2013 at 16:21

Hi everyone, I'm trying to find ideas for readings for my wedding in July. We have not got a fixed theme, but the feel of the day will be vintage inspired- think 40s/50s English feel. Every reading I...

Jacky, tuesday 16-Dec-25 15 29,903

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