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Halstead, Essex · From July 2022

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Registrar and when to book
Tianya, 2 February, 2024 at 15:31

Hello, i am getting married in September 2026. I was just wondering when would i need to book the registrar and how much they are . Any help would be appreciated

Jelly, thursday 29-Feb-24 11
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Wedding budgets
Kay, 18 February, 2024 at 16:11

Hi, just looking to see what peoples weddings budgets are? We are getting married in June 2024, and looking to spend about £10,000. We are doing a DIY wedding, registry office in the morning and party...

Rocky, thursday 12-Feb-26 25
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Smaller details
Kirstie, 6 February, 2024 at 19:40

May seem a silly question, but who is responsible for taking things to your venue ready for the ceremony/reception? For example, thank you presents for the speeches, box for cards, favours etc

Tangkas, friday 16-Feb-24 11
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Celebrant wedding
Shelley, 27 January, 2024 at 22:35

Hello, I like the idea of a celebrant wedding, but do you have to do the legal bit before hand, or can you have a celebrant wedding and get married after ?

Era, saturday 9-May-26 40
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Plus one situation
Alison, 30 January, 2024 at 21:12

FHs usher was in a relationship up until quite recently. His previous partner was very much invited to our wedding. When they split up and she said she wasn’t coming anymore we were able to invite...

Michelle, sunday 4-Feb-24 3 130
Rachel
Legal side in Uk, Wedding in Cyprus
Rachel, 15 January, 2024 at 10:05

I’m getting married in Cyprus in October however all the paperwork is putting me off doing it all legally there. Has anyone legally got married here but not told guests and hired a celebrant?How would...

John, wednesday 18-Feb-26 14
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Giving away
Kayleigh, 8 January, 2024 at 14:20

Has anyone had anyone other than their father/stepfather etc give them away? I’m getting married in August 2024 and I don’t have anything to do with my parents or family. I don’t really have anyone in...

Nelly, saturday 15-Mar-25 24
Catherine
Inviting partners we don't know/haven't met?!
Catherine, 14 December, 2023 at 18:56

Hello Everyone! My fiance and I are cureently sorting through our guest list for the wedding and trying to decide who to bump to just eve only to send out the invitations. It's so hard as the majority...

Cazpot88, friday 9-Feb-24 15
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Only 10% rsvp 2 week to deadline
Alex, 11 November, 2023 at 22:49

We sent out our invites 6 weeks ago and gave a deadline which is in 2 weeks time but so far we only had 10% reply. We thought we would get some nos quickly and were planning to send out invite to our...

Alex, friday 1-Dec-23 7 1
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Photographer - Lack of communication
Hannah&Andrew, 31 October, 2023 at 09:21

Hi everyone! After a bit of advice, we are getting married in September 2025 and have booked our photographer. However, we've realised that the photographer lacks communication. We have emailed and...

Sophie, tuesday 14-Apr-26 11
Sarah
Mother of the Groom - Guest list!
Sarah, 23 September, 2023 at 10:41

Hi all, So we’re getting married March 2024 and we’ve just sent out the first invitations however the mother of the groom has some issues with our guest list. We’re having a smaller wedding, only 55...

Charlotte, monday 25-Sep-23 6
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Bridesmaid cover ups
Fiona, 12 September, 2023 at 15:47

Hello! I'm getting married in late October in London and have five lovely bridesmaids all wearing a Rewritten wrap dress with floaty sleeves falling just above the elbow. I have been toying getting...

Alison, wednesday 13-Sep-23 7
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
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When to book a 2027 wedding
Louise, 27 August, 2023 at 12:38

Recently engaged im getting married july 2027 when should i start looking at venues and putting my deposit down thanks louise

Andrew, friday 2-Feb-24 9 1
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Is it rude not to invite +1s to an abroad wedding?
Rashhhan, 14 August, 2023 at 16:54

My fiancee and I are getting married next year, but we will be travelling abroad for our wedding. We would love to have our closest friends, but numbers etc are a challenge given the location. We are...

SunnyPurpleFlowers85, monday 14-Aug-23 3
Chantelle
Lgbtq+ Halloween Wedding!
Chantelle, 8 August, 2023 at 15:11

Hi Everyone, I'm Chantelle (she/her) & engaged to Kirsty (they/them). We're planning on getting married on Halloween 2026 which feels ages away but I know it's going to fly by so I'm already...

Valyria, monday 14-Aug-23 7
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Groom speech feedback
X Z, 2 August, 2023 at 22:51

Hi, Hoping to get a bit of feedback on my groom's speech. It might be a little on the short side but I am not the most confident public speaker. Does the toast at the end sound good? I am a little...

Joanna, tuesday 8-Aug-23 15 4
Emily
Mid-week brides! How have you found guest turn out?
Emily, 6 June, 2023 at 21:50

Hi there, I have recently been receiving resistance from my parents about having a mid week wedding. I just want to know other people’s experiences on turn out and if they found any difference to the...

Katrina, friday 3-May-24 13
Charllouise1997
Registrar unavailable for the time desired
Charllouise1997, 27 May, 2023 at 21:05

Can someone pleaseeee help!!! I am due to get married in 2025 and when we’ve gone to book the registrar, the time we wanted has been taken. What are our options now? Thanks in advance

SunnyPurpleFlowers85, tuesday 13-Jun-23 15
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Guests Accomodation
Emily, 31 May, 2023 at 10:19

Morning, Wondering if anyone could offer any advice on how much they believe is affordable for guests to pay for overnight accommodation at the wedding venue itself? We are getting married on a...

Pippa-Rosy, thursday 8-Jun-23 13 2
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Bridesmaid dress
Adele, 18 April, 2023 at 08:08

Did you pay for your bridesmaid dresses or did you ask your bridesmaids to buy them themselves?

Katie, friday 28-Apr-23 13
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Help needed!
Emily, 17 April, 2023 at 17:56

I was due to get married in Malta in May this year. Our wedding paperwork is currently stuck in customs and needed to be there today! This means we are now no longer able to get married in Malta. We...

Alison, sunday 23-Apr-23 3
Maddie
Easter Weekend Wedding
Maddie, 17 April, 2023 at 20:37

We are looking to get married in April 2025 and are considering Easter Saturday which would be Saturday 19th April 2025. Our preferred venue aren't charging any more for it being a bank holiday, but...

Hannah, wednesday 26-Apr-23 11
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Would you attend a wedding under these circumstances?
Alison, 8 March, 2023 at 19:14

Have just found our fiancé’s cousin is pregnant and will have a baby around 5-6 months old at the time of our wedding. We sent a save the date to them and their 4 year old and they would be travelling...

Hayley, wednesday 8-Mar-23 2 147
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March or September wedding?
Laura, 25 January, 2023 at 20:47

Hi, We found our dream wedding venue (farm/countryside/barn style) but it had very limited availability and the only Saturdays they have anywhere near the summer 2024 is 16th March or 28th September....

Kirsty, tuesday 31-Jan-23 14
Danielle
Hog roast
Danielle, 15 January, 2023 at 20:40

Hi has anyone had or been to a wedding where they've had a hog roast and relaxed vibe rather than 3 3 course meal?

Fikak, sunday 1-Mar-26 20
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
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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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Should i Book hmu
Alison, 27 December, 2022 at 10:45

Getting married March 24. 4pm ceremony with 4 adult bridesmaids and one flower girl (will be 5, almost 6). I feel like I should want to get my hair and make up done professionally and I definitely...

Paybyplatema, thursday 4-May-23 1 185
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Should i Book Hmu?
Alison, 27 December, 2022 at 10:43

Getting married March 24. 4pm ceremony with 4 adult bridesmaids and one flower girl (will be 5, almost 6). I feel like I should want to get my hair and make up done professionally and I definitely...

Alison, tuesday 27-Dec-22 26
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Wedding prep.
Shay, 19 December, 2022 at 21:03

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anybody had any regimes they have started on the run up to their big day? We don’t get married until 2024 but I have started with facials every 3 months. Hair trimmed...

Bryan, thursday 12-Mar-26 8
Molly
When is too early to book?
Molly, 11 December, 2022 at 00:37

Hi everyone, just looking for peoples opinions on when is TOO early to start booking venues etc.? I want to plan a few years in advance but wasn’t sure what the limit for how far out is too far out!...

Emily, wednesday 4-Jan-23 16

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