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Ellen91
Ellen91

London - West, West London · From May 2022

Happily married 🎉

7 October, 2023

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Vixen1985
Schedule help!
Vixen1985, 1 September, 2023 at 15:42

Hey all So, straight to it - the only available slot for the registrar to come out to the hotel to wed us is 10 a.m. (July 2024). The wedding planner at the hotel said 10am is early (no issue) and...

AmberAbida, saturday 30-Mar-24 28 1
Kayleigh
October 2023 Brides
Kayleigh, 19 June, 2022 at 16:37

I'm not sure if there's already threads for this kind of thing but I thought it would be nice for those of us getting married in the same month to chat 🥰

Kayleigh, monday 6-Mar-23 22 3
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Bridesmaids presents
Andreea, 8 February, 2023 at 14:18

Hi I’m new to England customs. I’m Romanian so we have different traditions. I also heard that is a custom to get a present/ presents bag for bridesmaids. Is that true? If so what presents everyone...

Andreea, saturday 11-Feb-23 12
Megan
Confetti
Megan, 18 January, 2023 at 20:42

Hi, This might be a really stupid question! Our venue only allows fresh petal confetti. I was hoping to add petals to sealed individual bags to hand out to people, is this something I could do the...

PhotographybyBillHad, saturday 21-Jan-23 7
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One set of parents names omitted from invitation
Jasnit, 16 January, 2023 at 01:22

My fiancee's parents were absent during his life and he was mainly raised by his grandparents. We wanted to include my parents' names on the wedding invite (Mr &Mrs... Request the honour of you...

Melissa, tuesday 17-Jan-23 4
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Venue help !
JADE, 16 January, 2023 at 12:40

I have been engaged almost a year and cannot find a venue. We are looking for something modern but beautiful the UK. Can anyone please share their dream venues ??? I'm starting to feel deflated and...

JADE, saturday 18-Feb-23 3
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Appropriate wedding shoes
Monica, 13 January, 2023 at 22:07

Three of my family members have said that they are going to bring their trainers and put them on in the evening. It’s a formal wedding. I’ve told them all no trainers, they can wear sandals or pumps....

Vera, tuesday 17-Jan-23 8
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Abroad vs uk
Laura, 11 January, 2023 at 07:01

Hello, we are looking to get married in august this year. We are getting quotes for both UK and abroad weddings in Greece but can’t decide. My hubby have always said we would want to get married...

Rebecca, wednesday 7-Jun-23 5
Elizabeth
Wedding cake flavours
Elizabeth, 10 January, 2023 at 21:35

Hi all, just looking for some inspiration for wedding cake flavours! Also, I just love cake so I’m intrigued to hear what people are having. We’re thinking of sticky toffee pudding and maybe a proper...

Melissa, sunday 15-Jan-23 9
Rosy
Ideal ceremony time
Rosy, 10 January, 2023 at 21:41

Hello, the local registrar has full availability on the date of my wedding and I’m struggling to decide ideal the ceremony time. Talking to friends and the venue they’re all recommending differently...

Melissa, sunday 15-Jan-23 7 1
Inga
Venue
Inga, 6 January, 2023 at 21:51

Hi fellow future brides !. I’m due to hopefully be married sept 2024( all dependant on venue) I live in north of Scotland ( Aberdeen). Scotland has the most beautiful country houses and scenic views...

Michelle, friday 13-Jan-23 9
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Wedding in June this year
Bethany, 7 January, 2023 at 14:14

Hi all, Have had Hitched for a while and only just noticed that there is a discussions bit. We are getting married in June this year and I am worried I am going to miss something especially when it...

Alice, wednesday 18-Jan-23 4
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Sending marriage cert to dvla
Emma, 7 January, 2023 at 14:33

I got married in September but I'm only just getting around to sorting out my driving license and passport. I have read so many stories on here of the DVLA losing marriage certificates, so I planned...

James, wednesday 8-Nov-23 13
Sue
Help
Sue, 7 January, 2023 at 23:18

Me and my husband to be are getting married next need help where to start

Sue, sunday 8-Jan-23 17 2
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Dress sizing
Paigen, 8 January, 2023 at 04:43

Hi everyone! I’m loosing some weight before my wedding in November and need some advice on the dress! Should I wait to get measured and pick a dress? As I don’t want to leave it to late. But I also...

George, monday 16-Jan-23 3
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Should my hen do cause so much anxiety?
Hannah, 2 January, 2023 at 11:21

Hi! So I’m getting married in august and I have 7 bridesmaids. My sister is my maid of honour. My best friend has taken charge of my hen do as there’s not been much planning gone into it quite yet. My...

Thomas, monday 13-Feb-23 6
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Small registry office big party after
Clare, 4 January, 2023 at 15:45

Hi We are getting married July next year. We are having a registry office and then a village hall after. We have decided to have family and very close friends at the registry office so will maybe be...

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 5-Jan-23 3
Weddingjuly2023
When to send out wedding invites?
Weddingjuly2023, 4 January, 2023 at 18:30

Hi all, When do you think is the best time to send wedding invites if I'm getting married at the end of June? I want to make sure people have enough time to book hotels as their prices are not set (we...

Melissa, sunday 15-Jan-23 6 1
Sian
Suppliers - local to me or the venue?
Sian, 3 January, 2023 at 21:53

Hi all, I’m in the early stages of planning our wedding for 2024, and I’m realising I don’t know how things normally work as none of my friends are married so this is my first experience of planning a...

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 5-Jan-23 12
Stella
Advice needed please re ceremony timings
Stella, 4 January, 2023 at 01:12

I'm currently looking for a venue for a 2024 wedding but most state that you can have the venue from 11am or 12, meaning the ceremony would need to be at 2pm (we're not having a church wedding). I...

Sarah, thursday 5-Jan-23 7
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Number of groomsmen
Jenna, 1 January, 2023 at 11:13

Hi all, especially 2023 brides! Happy New Year! I’m definitely a bride who doesn’t mind going against tradition and doing things our own way, but I could do with some opinions on this topic as it’s...

Karen, thursday 26-Jan-23 6
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7K for a wedding package?
Alisha, 29 December, 2022 at 12:13

So my overall budget is 10k for absolutely everything. I was hoping to find a venue near me that has the full package for 7k ie ceremony food drinks evening do dj and dancefloor ectThen the remaining...

SdvillPak, tuesday 3-Jan-23 8 1
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Wedding Gift?
Max, 27 December, 2022 at 01:47

What gift should I give to my friend on his wedding? By the way he already has a baby. Should I gift something to his baby as well? Like, a baby product for his baby, and something good for him....

Arturs, wednesday 14-Aug-24 2
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Bridesmaid proposal - Junior Bridesmaid
Sophie, 28 December, 2022 at 16:52

Hiya... New to Hitched! I got engaged in Aug this year and have planned my wedding for Autumn 2024. Venue all booked, and that's about it.. Its a fairly intimate wedding with no more 40/45 people....

JohnnyAmete, saturday 31-Dec-22 2
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Boobs in low back plunge dress advice
Rachel, 21 December, 2022 at 07:54

 Hey everyone. I'm thinking I might want to give myself a bit more of a cleavage, this is my dress (unaltered at this stage so straps to be tightened to fit better at the top). I am not wearing a...

Samantha, wednesday 21-Dec-22 4
Jo Ralston
Evening buffet catering...
Jo Ralston, 20 December, 2022 at 19:15

We have 40 day guests eating at about 5.30pm. Then approx 100 in the evening (including the 40 day guests). Finger buffet about 8.30pm How many should I cater for? I hate waste ! I was thinking 70 or...

WeltZumerr, monday 27-Feb-23 5
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Giving notice help
Rachel, 19 December, 2022 at 21:28

Hello. Possibly silly question. Does my fiance need to apply to give notice separately to me? Everywhere I look says £35 per person, I applied for a date this week and was only charged £35. I was...

Rachel, tuesday 20-Dec-22 3
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Table Wine
Aniela, 14 December, 2022 at 15:05

Hi everyone, would really appreciate anyone's opinion on this but please no judgement as I'm stressed out enough as it is! So my fiance and I were quoted for half a bottle of wine per person for our...

Hayley, wednesday 14-Dec-22 3
Danielle
Seamstress fitting/alteration costs?
Danielle, 11 December, 2022 at 19:19

I’ve just picked up my dress, which is from a bridal outlet so now need to find a seamstress to alter/adjust it. The dress cost £999 and the seamstress I’ve had recommended has said she estimated it...

Robertclomo, monday 26-Dec-22 10
Leeanne
Wedding dress overskirt or not Help!!!
Leeanne, 6 December, 2022 at 18:53

Hello! I’m having difficulty deciding whether I want an overskirt or not. I would take the overskirt off during cocktail hour for the rest of the day so it’s just for the ceremony. I’m planning on...

Leeanne, thursday 5-Jan-23 11
Katie
help
Katie, 4 December, 2022 at 15:24

Myself ad my partner have recently got engaged we are looking to book our wedding for july 2025. The venue is over our budget but we have decided to make our own invites to save on the cost. can...

Samantha, monday 19-Dec-22 9
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Venue help !!!
Paige, 5 December, 2022 at 20:15

I have been really struggling to find a venue which includes catering!! We are happy to pay around £5-6000 for a venue but we don’t then want to pay £75-100 per person for food as that would mean it...

Ellen91, tuesday 6-Dec-22 4

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