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Wedding dress sleeves or cape
Natalie, 20 April, 2025 at 22:27

I really need some help, I have my dress which I love but it's strapless and I want to add a detachable sleeve or cape to hide my arms a little. Any ideas of what would work?

Jiangliu, saturday 23-May-26 37 182
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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...

Lia, saturday 23-May-26 14 16,983 1
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Do you have an 'order of service' for a civil ceremony??
excitedbee, 2 February, 2011 at 23:31

Hi just wondering what the norm is? I guess that the order of service is mostly used for hymns in church services so people can sign along?? For those having civil ceremonies are you having orders of...

Broun, friday 22-May-26 18 13,565
katieJ2b
Photographer going bust and insurance claims?
katieJ2b, 9 July, 2016 at 01:18

Hi everyone, some of you may remember my post of a few weeks back where I had a change of heart about my photographer for various reasons. Anyway, she responded to my emails and agreed to a full...

Tnsusu, friday 22-May-26 22 3,294
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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...

Geet, friday 22-May-26 39 2,332
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Worried about how he'll look at me in dress
HappyBlueDecor17204, 17 November, 2018 at 22:55

I'm getting married next year and I've gone to about 4 wedding shops now. I can't decide between going for a more fitted wedding dress that hugs my curves and shows off my figure or go for a more a...

Tnsusu, friday 22-May-26 3 1,114
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Photographers
momai, 22 February, 2024 at 10:28

Photographers - how do you know that they are good and that your not going to get ripped off with a rubbish one?

Pooja, friday 22-May-26 12 207
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Music and planning!
Stacey, 6 March, 2024 at 23:36

Please help!! We aren’t getting married until next year & I know there’s 1 million and 1 other things to think about and look at BUT how do you choose what songs to use for the entrance, signing...

Dark_, friday 22-May-26 40 547 1
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Can you haggle on venue costs?
pebble29, 1 July, 2010 at 22:57

The title of this post says it all! If you can - how/on what! Tips wanted please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks guys x

Tnsusu, friday 22-May-26 7 15,430
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Negotiating on prices with vendors - is it common?
TheOverlyOrganizedBride, 12 June, 2017 at 12:05

Hi all! For some, this question may sound silly, but please bear in mind that I come from a culture where negotiation is mandatory or you end up being played! We are planning on throwing a tipi...

Tnsusu, friday 22-May-26 9 1,625
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Heart drop top Guest book
cantwaittobemrsb, 20 January, 2016 at 13:13

Anyone had or having one? Where guests write on a wooden heart and drop it into a frame, which later can be hung up? I've seen quite a few online, and recommendations? Or if you have made your own,...

Tnsusu, friday 22-May-26 21 4,752
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Moss Bros - yay or nay?
Little_MrsA2B, 3 September, 2015 at 19:30

Where is everyone getting their suits from? My H2B has found just what he was after today at Moss Bros. I just wanted to hear any experiences of them. Is the service good? Any horror stories? Thanks...

James, friday 22-May-26 14 7,233
Toni
Any harpists available?
Toni, 6 May, 2026 at 20:21

Looking to bark a harpist for our wedding on 1 August 2026 in Southend. Please get in touch or send over recommendations! Any help appreciated!

Gared, thursday 21-May-26 1 20
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Two day Indian / Western Fusion Wedding
Caitlin, 11 July, 2023 at 16:06

Hi All, We are currently at the beginning stages of planning our summer 2025 wedding. I am British and my fiancé is British Indian so we would love to incorporate both into our wedding. Our ideal...

Gared, thursday 21-May-26 2 75
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Crete Wedding Renewal/blessing
SunnyYellowHair243, 8 August, 2024 at 16:34

Hello you lovely lot I’m wondering if you could help please!? We are looking to have a blessing/renew our vows for our 10 year anniversary and Crete has really taken our eye. We’re planning to elope...

Gared, thursday 21-May-26 2 25
miss.understood
Anyone not inviting a brother or sister etc?
miss.understood, 31 January, 2011 at 19:07

Or is it just me? There is 6 years between my sister and I. We don't get on, but we will go to eachothers houses as i have 2 nephews at hers, and she has a nephew here. She has made it very clear to...

Tom, thursday 21-May-26 28 17,460
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Suppliers not turning up on the day?
Jlo84, 14 July, 2011 at 22:23

Hi all, One of my main concerns is the suppliers not turning up on the day. I have looked through all of the wedding insurers recommended my Hitched but none seem to cover this. Is anyone else worried...

Tnsusu, thursday 21-May-26 10 1,837
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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...

Jazac, thursday 21-May-26 30 5,390
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Playlist instead of band/dj - help!
Jessica, 3 January, 2024 at 14:57

Hi everyone. I'm getting married in 2 months (eek!) and we have decided to create our own playlist for the evening instead of hiring a band/DJ - we're both passionate about music and would rather have...

Thomas, thursday 21-May-26 5 66
Annie
Accessibility for venue
Annie, 22 October, 2025 at 13:18

Hi I have my venue booked in the south west for 2027 given family health my mum will be in a wheelchair, it's not the most accessible venue mainly the outside being stones and there is a ramp but it...

Devi23devi, thursday 21-May-26 6 39
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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?...

Azad, thursday 21-May-26 37 1,708 1
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Ravenswood manor?
BrideHannahB, 11 February, 2009 at 08:47

Hi All! I've been waiting to get the pricing from Ravenswood manor (Sussex) for venue/food/wine etc but its not come through yet and had to re-request it. Does anyone have any idea of the costs for...

William, thursday 21-May-26 39 5,358
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Tuesday wedding
Syrupie, 26 August, 2013 at 12:59

I originally wanted to get married on a Thursday but when we moved the date to Summer the reception venue (a golf club) can't accommodate a Thursday or Friday in peak season. I am set on the venues I...

William, thursday 21-May-26 22 4,476
Louise
rsvp
Louise, 16 November, 2025 at 23:13

Hi, I'm getting married next October and wondered what the typical time scale on needing RSVPs in for? We only have limited numbers with getting married at the registry office so if someone can't make...

Salman, thursday 21-May-26 57 903 1
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...

Chrome, thursday 21-May-26 15 2,892
Gemini_Bride
Photos of wedding on Facebook before evening guests arrive!
Gemini_Bride, 7 August, 2014 at 18:25

I am on my way to a wedding reception and as I am on the train on the way up from work I had a quick pop on Facebook. My news feed is full of photos posted by guests who are there all day of the...

Wallpapers, thursday 21-May-26 26 5,573
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Those handwriting invitation names...
2013_Bride_, 29 January, 2013 at 13:15

Are you doing it yourself? Or have you asked someone who can do 'posh' handwriting? My mum suggested one of her friends as they can do that special type of writing, but I just think what a palavour?...

2ndlargetoenail, thursday 21-May-26 30 2,080
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Order of service and registry office wedding?
, 7 October, 2014 at 22:22

I know you aren't meant to call it that for a registry office wedding! Anyway, are you meant to have one? I wasn't going to bother but my mums just asked me if I'm having one and said it'll be chaos...

2ndlargetoenail, thursday 21-May-26 13 9,161
KJHC
Feeling stressed, exhausted, bored, irritable and short-tempered!
KJHC, 28 March, 2016 at 14:35

Hi all, Apologies in advance for the moan - just feel like I need to get it all out as trying to come across as the excited bride all the time is quite draining! It's our wedding in three weeks (!)...

Haley, wednesday 20-May-26 11 2,073
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Weekday Wedding
CoastalBride2019, 26 February, 2018 at 15:59

Hi! I'm new to Hitched, and I've seen that there are posts on this subject, but this is a little more specific. For a venue that my partner and I love, it is substantially much cheaper to get married...

Haley, wednesday 20-May-26 12 1,998
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Wedding Breakfast Menu?
WinterBride14, 19 June, 2014 at 13:33

We are scheduled to meet with our venue next Tuesday to discuss lots of things, including our menu & I wondered what everyone had chosen for your breakfast menu? We will be giving everyone a...

Mellisaa, wednesday 20-May-26 43 9,836

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