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PhotographybyBillHaddon
PhotographybyBillHaddon

Leicester, Leicestershire · From July 2020

Wedding photographer registered as a Hitched supplier for Leicestershire in the directory. Having shot over 1,000 weddings during 30 years I am here to... View more

Wedding photographer registered as a Hitched supplier for Leicestershire in the directory. Having shot over 1,000 weddings during 30 years I am here to offer my experience and advice to all the Hitched bride and grooms.

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Happybluebridesmaid4886
Twilight weddings
Happybluebridesmaid4886, 5 November, 2024 at 13:44

Hi, can anyone reccomend anywhere for a twilight wedding please? Struggling to find many places that do them. Thanks so much in advance

Nick, sunday 26-Apr-26 19
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Bright colour bridesmaid dresses with same colour flowers
Hollie, 17 August, 2025 at 19:36

Hi, We are going for a bright colour for the bridesmaid dresses and the men’s waistcoats are going to match this. I have been looking at pictures of the colour and most people seem to use white...

Ken, thursday 16-Apr-26 2
Olivia
How is Carbon Neutral wedding
Olivia, 22 August, 2025 at 10:47

I am getting married 2 July 2026 can you give me suggestion

Freeedom, saturday 30-Aug-25 3
Louise
Alternative to flowers
Louise, 9 August, 2025 at 22:50

Hi, Is anyone considering having really minimal flowers/no flowers at all? If so, what are you using for walking down the aisle, button holes, and decoration instead?

Kartik, saturday 18-Apr-26 38 2
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Questions you'd have asked in hindsight
Aaron, 7 August, 2025 at 16:39

So my partner and I (both male) are newly engaged and started to book some venue veiwings, but I'm curious, what's some things people tend to forget to ask when deciding a venue? And going off this,...

Juli, tuesday 31-Mar-26 2 1
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Evening Food Ideas
Abbie, 25 July, 2025 at 09:46

Hi Guys, Starting to plan my wedding and we are wanting something a bit different for evening food than just a buffet - maybe a food truck etc. It was to see if anyone has any suggestions? Or been to...

Allen, monday 4-May-26 70 3
Ellie
Does the bride give a speech???
Ellie, 7 July, 2025 at 23:59

I don’t really know but if I should I have to know NOW k???

Max, wednesday 28-Jan-26 4 1
Gillian
To show the bridesmaids or not?
Gillian, 12 July, 2025 at 20:14

Hi, I wanted to ask. Is it the norm to show my bridesmaids my dress before the day? I went shopping with my mum n sister. I think I want to show them the dress, do we think it's ok?

Dan, friday 14-Nov-25 7
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Photgrapher / videographer 15th November 2025
Deanna, 14 July, 2025 at 14:52

We were given an offer that we couldnt refuse. Booked today - 4 months to go (AHHHH) looking for someone all day that could give us photography and video and doesnt cost a small fortune! Venue is in...

Suzy, monday 16-Mar-26 15 1
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Suppliers building portfolios
Emily, 11 July, 2025 at 19:24

Hi, me and my partner are getting married near Darlington on the 25/08/26 and we’re wondering if any suppliers (any type at all from photography, videography, entertainment to catering) were offering...

Stephen, wednesday 15-Apr-26 21
Klaudia
Wanted! Photographer duo
Klaudia, 6 July, 2025 at 21:30

Looking for a wedding photographer duo! Would love to have two to be able to capture the moments! Getting married in July 2027, in Gloucestershire. Thanks so much!

Nick, friday 1-May-26 15 1
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Photographer advice
Victoria, 21 February, 2025 at 19:53

Hey everyone, So I was married around 6 months ago, my photographer had sent me an online gallery which at first look were amazing. On reflection, people weren’t looking, squinting, eyes shut, he was...

Harry, yesterday at 17:45 37
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Wedding tables names for a halloween wedding
Lynsey, 24 June, 2025 at 14:55

Hi there, I am looking for some advice regarding our tables for our wedding meal. We are not having too much Halloween themed things in the wedding but i thought one of these could be in the tables. i...

Anime, thursday 30-Apr-26 6
Reece
When do guests throw confetti?
Reece, 17 June, 2025 at 18:04

I don’t know if I’m being silly 🤣 but, our venue is a barn and the marriage certificate signing room is off of the venue. If the guests are lined up to throw confetti, we would have to walk past them...

Gared, friday 20-Mar-26 2
Kelsey
Booking registrar
Kelsey, 14 June, 2025 at 13:20

So we have decided to get married at our venue and they recommended we contact the registrar to ensure they can marry us that date etc. The venue to be paid directly to them is £520, how much is it...

Anderson786, monday 16-Jun-25 2
Theodora
How long does a civil ceremony last?
Theodora, 26 May, 2025 at 10:24

Hello, I'm having a really hard time with creating the timeline for the wedding day. I'm not British and have never attended a wedding in this country, so I have no clue how long things take and how...

PhotographybyBillHad, wednesday 11-Jun-25 2 1
Natalia
Do you tip suppliers?
Natalia, 6 June, 2025 at 19:33

I’m a US citizen and normally in American weddings couples tip the suppliers, is that a thing in the UK? If not, do you just give them a thank you card? Also, is a father/daughter dance customary in...

Vsv, monday 13-Apr-26 14 2
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Ceremony timings
Miss, 5 June, 2025 at 14:04

Any advice would be much appreciated..... We are needing to book the time slot we want to get married.... I'm stuck with timings. We are getting married at our venue so no traveling required. 50 guest...

Jerrt, wednesday 28-Jan-26 11 1
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Brides entrance song:music
Carolyn, 3 June, 2025 at 18:51

Hi all, Any ideas for bridal entrance songs that are a bit different, don’t want the most popular, so no Ed Sheeran & the likes. Been to quite a few weddings over the last year or two so am...

Anika, friday 3-Apr-26 7
SunnyPurpleHair275
Reception timings
SunnyPurpleHair275, 9 May, 2025 at 01:04

Hi everyone, I'm really struggling to visualise how our day will flow! We are getting married in a registry office around a 20-30 minute drive from our reception venue at 1.30pm. It's a garden party...

Ethan, saturday 25-Apr-26 38 5
Natalie
What to do the night before the wedding?
Natalie, 7 May, 2025 at 19:55

Hello! Getting married in a little over a year. The venue does not have any accommodation apart from a honeymoon suite the night of the wedding. However we can use their bridal suite from 8:15 to get...

Ben, wednesday 6-May-26 99
Sian
Photo Albums
Sian, 16 April, 2025 at 18:42

Just a quick one! We're currently about to book our photographer, between two of the offered packages. They're £600 different and the only change is a physical print album. Has anyone else decided...

Yu Zhang, wednesday 29-Apr-26 44
Sarah
Civil Ceremonies in a former church
Sarah, 12 April, 2025 at 23:06

I like the look of a church but I really don't want anything religious for our wedding, does anyone know of any venues that either were churches or very similar vibes?

Fatima, friday 30-May-25 2
andrew lenihan
Wedding Band - Real or Sham?
andrew lenihan, 11 July, 2010 at 16:10

Having filmed over 100 Weddings in last couple of years it is great to see some amazing live bands that make or break the night time reception. The reason for the post is recently I have come across...

PhotographybyBillHad, monday 14-Apr-25 21
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Timeline idea
Christine, 2 March, 2025 at 08:16

Hi I’m trying to get a rough timeline together so I can plan do you think I need to change anything or is this ok ?

Michael, wednesday 1-Oct-25 4 1
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No speeches
Elizabeth1990, 10 March, 2025 at 13:43

Hi all, we have decided to take out speeches and I’m unsure if this is ok or not! My partner was going to do one but has had a feeling of constant dread about it, I know he won’t feel at ease on the...

Voocccie, saturday 11-Apr-26 3
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Speech or no speech
Elizabeth1990, 10 March, 2025 at 15:46

Hi, would it be strange if we didn’t have speeches at our wedding? Thanks

Voocccie, friday 10-Apr-26 4
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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
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Photobooth or Flower wall for guests
Tanya, 11 February, 2025 at 16:49

Hey everyone! I could really use your thoughts on something for my wedding. So, I originally booked a photobooth for fun group shots with all the quirky hats and props. But then I thought – I have...

John, sunday 15-Mar-26 9
Kirsty
Cars
Kirsty, 14 February, 2025 at 20:10

Can someone please tell me why wedding cars are massively expensive?! I am happy to pay a high price if I was needing the cars for going to and from destinations but I literally need them to go from a...

John, saturday 11-Apr-26 15
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Content creator or photographer?
Rebecca, 13 February, 2025 at 11:40

Researching content creators and it’s making me question if having a photographer is important if you have one of these. How often do people pull out their photography albums etc? Pros and cons or...

Pebewir, wednesday 18-Feb-26 11
Kirsty
Cars
Kirsty, 15 February, 2025 at 21:42

Do we are getting married in a church and then off to a big house for wedding reception. However they are both on the same estate! We are both getting ready at the site so no need for pickups....

London, tuesday 21-Apr-26 26

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