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Is 11.30 ceremony too early??
HappyPinkStationery18205, 29 September, 2018 at 12:17

Hi! I’m in desperate need of advice! I am in the process of planning venue and ceremony and have been advised by the registrar that they only have 11.30am or 2.30pm slots available on the date that...

Fireworkandfairyligh, tuesday 2-Oct-18 7 1,422
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Ronald Joyce Nahara dress
KimWim88, 1 October, 2018 at 13:27

Has anyone worn the Ronald Joyce Nahara wedding dress for their big day I am in love with the dress, however i'm a curvy girl and not akin to the models they have modelling it currently. Can only buy...

Have_you_met_Mrs_Jon, tuesday 2-Oct-18 258
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9K white gold wedding band with 18K engagement ring?
Missus_Mop, 23 September, 2018 at 10:44

Starting to get a feel for what is around regarding wedding bands and now thinking that a band that will match my engagement ring (i.e. 18k white gold, also fairtrade) is very much going to break the...

Paula @ Ollievision, saturday 29-Sep-18 2 1,258
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Buying wedding dress 2 years before
SunnyGreenStationery81220, 23 September, 2018 at 21:14

Hi I'm getting married 2021, a year later than first expected but there's other family weddings in 2020 and people won't be able to afford to go to all these weddings. Before i changed the date I...

LuxuriousYellowFlowe, thursday 27-Sep-18 1 1,140
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Save the dates - Family - August Wedding
ExpensiveBlueStationery51150, 21 September, 2018 at 22:56

Hi All, This is my first post! We're getting married 20th August 2020 (quite a while away!). We've started to order small bits to put away to try and spread the cost. We've ordered the save the dates...

ExcitedBlueHair1313, monday 24-Sep-18 1 312
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Does a grooms opinion count??
Greenwoods2019, 3 September, 2018 at 18:10

Hi All. I’m looking for your opinions on a couple of things which make me feel uncomfortable about my wedding. Firstly I’m marrying the most amazing woman who I love very much. I want her to have the...

ExpensivePinkHair570, thursday 13-Sep-18 5 1,149
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Urgently looking for student videographer in Central Scotland
HappyBlueBridesmaid714, 11 September, 2018 at 00:17

Hi I wonder if you can point me in the right direction. I’m getting married in 3 and a half weeks and have been unfortunately let down my my videographer at the last minute. I am now unable to get one...

HappyBlueBridesmaid7, tuesday 11-Sep-18 550
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Monday wedding
Bridetobe.14.09.20, 27 August, 2018 at 23:11

Hiya everyone, I'm new to Hitched so I apologise if this has been discussed before. But we've recently booked our wedding for a Monday in 2020. There were 2 reasons for this 1 our 15th anniversary is...

LuxuriousPinkFlowers, saturday 8-Sep-18 466
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Do not use tailors Isaac Walton in Newcastle Upon Tyne
CuratorialBride, 11 May, 2016 at 18:46

Hi all, I don't like to black list companies normally but the manager/owner of this shop was just so rude and unprofessional that I wanted to warn any other brides. They are a tailors in Newcastle and...

HappyGreenFlowers147, friday 7-Sep-18 3,621
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Wedding dress hemmed too short
ExpensiveOrangeCars59898, 6 September, 2018 at 08:10

Hi girls, I need some advice. I’m getting a bespoke dress made for my wedding next week. I went for a fitting yesterday and saw that the dressmaker had hemmed the dress too short, around 2 inches...

Have_you_met_Mrs_Jon, thursday 6-Sep-18 1,315
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Driving myself to the wedding
Ohwhatatuesday, 14 December, 2013 at 16:47

We're trying to sort out the night before and travel and we are arranging to stay about 15minutes away. Two of my bridesmaids don't drive and as it'll be handy to have my car at the venue anyway (as...

SunnyGreenStationery, saturday 1-Sep-18 10 3,687
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My sister isn’t happy about my wedding
SunnyPinkHair94838, 4 August, 2018 at 15:52

Hi guys, so im in need of some advice here! My 31 year old sister is getting married 6th June 2019, they have booked their venue etc and are well into planning their wedding. im 23 and my partner and...

ExpensiveBrownDiamon, friday 24-Aug-18 8 2,195
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Elopement in Essex.
HappyBlueFlowers11017, 7 August, 2018 at 14:58

Hi All, My partner and I recently got engaged. We have never wanted a big wedding and neither of us likes being in the centre of attention, therefore, an ideal wedding for us would be to go away, just...

Have_you_met_Mrs_Jon, wednesday 8-Aug-18 2 1,101
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BBQ and Hog roast
RedRose14, 3 October, 2013 at 14:55

We are planning on having a BBQ for our wedding breakfast, but love the idea of a hog roast... Would having a hog roast in the evening be a bit too much meat with the BBQ do you think??

ExpensiveYellowFlowe, wednesday 1-Aug-18 23 2,873
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Which accommodation for us when we'll have a 2 month old baby?
LuxuriousRedHair60650, 23 July, 2018 at 13:15

Hi all, we're getting married at a golf club with no accommodation in April next year. Our baby is due in February (completely planned, longed and hoped for) so we'll have a 2 month old with us. I'm...

Have_you_met_Mrs_Jon, wednesday 25-Jul-18 216
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Wedding Dress Fitting Issues due to Pregnancy
LuxuriousRedHair60650, 23 July, 2018 at 13:40

Hi all, I am getting married in April next year and am pregnant with a much longed for baby due in February. I already bought my dress pre-pregnancy and it can't be returned. The company said they do...

RomanticYellowConfet, tuesday 24-Jul-18 671
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Gift for Mother of the Bride for a destination wedding
RomanticPinkHair36287, 9 March, 2018 at 12:14

My family is traveling abroad for our upcoming wedding so I don't want to get my mum the traditional bouquet as a thank you as that will be wasted. Any suggestions for possible alternative thank you...

LondonSquirrel, monday 23-Jul-18 3 602
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I am a loser! With no bridesmaids....
tulipbella2018, 30 March, 2018 at 18:49

Hi, just thought I would write a post, I am getting married in a few years and am struggling choosing my bridesmaids, I know I have a while yet but it’s always something you think about. I don’t...

LondonSquirrel, friday 20-Jul-18 21 6,784
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coach hire
madmo247, 24 June, 2010 at 19:01

Hi all, i am new to this site. i was just wondering if anyone was having any problems with coach hire for their wedding. i have been quoted crazy prices. any help is much appreciated. maureen? ...

Have_you_met_Mrs_Jon, tuesday 17-Jul-18 13 2,165
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Dry hire / barn / woodland venues in Kent/Surrey/Gloucestershire
RedHair82, 30 May, 2017 at 09:00

Hi everyone, I know there are some posts on here about dry hire venues but they are fairly old, and the search function hasn't been very helpful, so I am looking for some help! We want something a...

SunnyGreenConfetti96, sunday 15-Jul-18 3 3,153
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artistic motion videography
hallowedding, 5 June, 2014 at 20:02

Has anyone used artistic motion videography? I came across their website, watched a few of their youtube videos and really liked them. I called to speak to them today, turns out they are based in...

staceylnolan@hotmail, sunday 15-Jul-18 36 11,402
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How much cash for wedding?
RomanticIvoryConfetti38894, 3 July, 2018 at 19:46

Hi, It's my besfriend wedding this weekend but I dont know how much money to give. They put a poem in the invitation, asking for money instead of gifts. The thing is I'm a student and I only work part...

HappyBrownDecor18059, friday 6-Jul-18 2 996
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JayneE wedding report from Lapland.
Jayne E, 12 January, 2016 at 19:26

Ok ladies and gentlemen, you've waited patiently long enough (?). I warn you this will be long. It may take me a couple of days to finish and you may not get all the pictures in the right order and...

HappyYellowFlowers13, thursday 5-Jul-18 68 7,865 1
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Bridesmaid dresses - help me!!
SunnyGoldBridesmaid95947, 27 May, 2018 at 10:25

Hi all! I'm getting married in November this year and am really struggling to find the right bridesmaids dresses for my girls. I have 5 bridesmaids and one flower girl and I'd like them all to be in...

Billie06, wednesday 4-Jul-18 1 1,194
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Hair & Make Up - Extortionate!
infinity2018, 21 November, 2017 at 17:44

Hi everyone! I'm just looking into booking someone to do my hair and make up and I am astounded at the amount people charge. I understand that companies charge extra as soon as you mention the "w"...

Billie06, wednesday 4-Jul-18 3 769
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Venue for Asian Fusion Wedding (Western Ceremony/ Asian Reception)?
AnnJolie, 23 March, 2012 at 11:32

Dear all, me and my h2b would like to have an Asian Fusion Wedding. I would like to have a classic western civil ceremony, then change outfits and continue with an South Asian themed Reception and...

RomanticPinkConfetti, wednesday 4-Jul-18 8 2,201
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Hen Heaven - "hen do specialists"
treacle0811, 4 July, 2012 at 14:26

Hi there, Does anyone have any experience of using Hen Heaven the hen do organising company? I have used then to book by best friends hen do and from the moment they got our booking theyve been awful....

HappyOrangeCars11660, monday 2-Jul-18 7 2,292
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Group shots
Cupcake26, 29 June, 2015 at 12:46

Hi Just started putting my list together - our photographer has recommended no more than 10 of these. Any must have ones you think I should add to my list? xXx

Peter, friday 29-Jun-18 14 3,117
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Changed my mind about the wedding venue!
SunnyGreenCakes99139, 22 June, 2018 at 16:11

Help! I have found a venue that i have fallen in love with, after i have already booked another venue and paid my non-refundable deposit. I was advised at the time of handing over my deposit that it...

LondonSquirrel, thursday 28-Jun-18 909
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Blessing or vow renewal
HappyPurpleDecor19460, 14 June, 2018 at 22:53

Hi there, hope someone can help! We got married at a registry office on 2016 and are having a ‘proper’ wedding day in August so all our friends and family can join us. We’re having it in a hotel and...

Thiebauld_WildRoses, tuesday 19-Jun-18 1 293
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DIY the wedding flowers
Lauriel18, 6 June, 2018 at 11:31

Hi everyone, Calling all DIYers for their tips and ideas ? My fiance and I have started planning our wedding, it's all going pretty well so far (except for our wallets but oh well...). We want a...

Marshmellow, saturday 16-Jun-18 7 1,496
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Wedding Photographer Gone AWOL - 18/08/18
ExpensiveGoldDecor53543, 9 June, 2018 at 20:06

Hi, Our wedding photographer has vanished into thin air and we are now in a panic! Wedding is in Torquay on 18/08/18 Budget is £800-£900

NathalieSB, saturday 16-Jun-18 4 1,150

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