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Chloe
Guests and budget
Chloe, 3 of February of 2024 at 03:01

My partner and I are getting married in October and we have an extremely tight budget. We are having our reception at the pub we work at ( we are both chefs at The Walton Village). It's perfect for...

DmhskcFuh, yesterday at 23:47 4 215
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Order of the day
Joanne, Yesterday at 14:32

Hi, we are getting married at 2pm and due to tight budget only having a four hour wedding, we are having a sit down meal after the ceremony but I am lost on how to time everything, someone help me...

PhotographybyBillHad, yesterday at 21:42 1 15
Victoria
Interesting reception entertainment?
Victoria, Yesterday at 03:47

We are having an indoor/outdoor reception and I need some inspo for reception entertainment. We already have a digital Photo Booth and dancing set up. I’m waiting on rates for a silhouette artist, as...

PhotographybyBillHad, yesterday at 19:04 2 16
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Having a friend marry us
Katie, Yesterday at 14:53

We are looking to legally get married before our wedding day but then have one of our close friends do the “ceremony” on the day, obviously he couldn’t legally marry us. Is this allowed can you...

PhotographybyBillHad, yesterday at 19:00 1 11
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Music and planning!
Stacey, 6 of March of 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...

Stacey, yesterday at 15:02 10 175 1
Katrina
What to do for Hen Do new friendship group
Katrina, 22 of April of 2024 at 16:20

Hey girls, I have been wondering what to do for my Hen. I have a new friendship group who I met last year. One of the girls asked me if she would be invited to the wedding if she comes to my hen. I...

Katrina, yesterday at 10:20 4 38
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Table plan
Emma, 22 of April of 2024 at 08:24

Hi, I'm new to this site....can we not do a table plan on here?? I've done the guest list and was hoping to do a table plan but can't find it on here??

Mark, yesterday at 10:09 2 22
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Unenthused friends!
Wed2Bgirl, 18 of April of 2024 at 14:13

Hi everyone Stumbled across this website and it's just what I've been needing. To cut a long story short, I'm feeling so disheartened lately about my small intimate wedding next year. My sister who is...

Sarah, tuesday 23-Apr-24 5 128
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Catering needed but no kitchen!
BlueDiamonds728, 3 of December of 2019 at 14:09

Hello! We're getting married in June 2020 in a barn in London that we absolutely love but have 1 major challenge- it has no catering facilities It's a listed building and they don't allow gas on the...

BarryHolt, tuesday 23-Apr-24 4 1,082
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Games for family get together!
PenelopeP, 25 of September of 2008 at 11:22

We're having a family get together the day before our wedding. Most of our families have never met because mine live abroad. We're getting together in the afternoon for afternoon tea and I was...

JJ JJSEO, tuesday 23-Apr-24 12 8,655
*Pugsley*
How shall I send business card size save the date magnets in the post?
*Pugsley*, 27 of January of 2013 at 12:49

Hi My save the dates are business card sized magnets I bought from Vistaprint on one of their freebie offers. We're really happy with how they've turned out as they were a design we uploaded ourselves...

Glenna, tuesday 23-Apr-24 11 1,445
Hayley
Evening wedding - need opinions on timings
Hayley, 18 of April of 2024 at 11:35

Hello brides! My partner and I aren't doing a sit-down meal at our wedding, instead we are doing an evening wedding with canapes, grill and dessert. I've written out a rough timeline, and need...

Madhan, tuesday 23-Apr-24 7 140 1
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Wedshoots
Emma, 23 of April of 2024 at 10:35

I need some help with Wedshoots, have created album for wedding in September, is there a time limit to use this? Also wish to get some ‘share the love’ cards printed for the table but when looking at...

Emma, tuesday 23-Apr-24 14
Grace
Any Canva experts out there?
Grace, 21 of April of 2024 at 15:34

Hi all, I have designed the name cards for my wedding on Canva and am finally ready to print them. However, when going to print them, the options Canva offers to print them as does not have a "name...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 23-Apr-24 1 21
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Barcelona Hen Party - Places to Stay
MoorWedding, 14 of November of 2014 at 13:10

Hello I am planning my hen party for the end of July (2015) in Barcelona. There will be 15 of us, and I was wondering if anybody has any recommendations for places to stay. Looking for somewhere close...

Dental, tuesday 23-Apr-24 9 3,335
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Videographers are too expensive, shall i ask my guests to capture videos throughout the day?
martin011, 15 of June of 2023 at 16:01

I would love to have a wedding video but videographers are too expensive. One idea I had was to ask a few key people to capture video on their phones throughout the day. My nephew said he can edit...

Jade, tuesday 23-Apr-24 6 244 1
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99 days to go!
Shay, 12 of April of 2024 at 23:08

It’s all real and happening! I had my make up trial today and it went amazing! My eyeshadow has NOT budged! My foundation has NOT budged! I’ve ate, drank, been in the wind! Travelled in a hot car! I...

Shay, monday 22-Apr-24 15 86
Mrs_Conduct
Wedding Reports...
Mrs_Conduct, 17 of October of 2016 at 12:52

Hi Everyone, I got a bit distracted at work this morning and started reading older wedding reports. But the search function doesn't seem to be working - so are there any OM's on here who'd like to...

Frank, monday 22-Apr-24 6 1,295
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wedding post box?
AmzieM, 19 of June of 2013 at 10:08

Ive been thinking for past few weeks about if to have a post box or not? is the whole point of them for guests to put their cards inside? how big or small should it be? i have seen a couple and my OH...

Evelyn, monday 22-Apr-24 23 7,424
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Wedding at home
Alexandra, 14 of April of 2024 at 12:36

Hello, We are getting married in October. A small reg office ceremony followed by the reception etc in a marquee in our garden. As we’re planning it all ourselves, I’m a little nervous that I’m going...

Alexandra, monday 22-Apr-24 4 76
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Second wedding
Elizabeth, 16 of April of 2024 at 17:56

Hi All This is my second marriage just want to know if there are any other brides who are getting married a second time. X

Jackie, sunday 21-Apr-24 2 20
Jennifer
Registrar / ceremony for a foreigner
Jennifer, 18 of April of 2024 at 08:04

Hi brides and grooms! I don't have a UK citizenship but I live in the UK and will get married in the UK. Does anyone know if that makes a difference or if I have to provide different documents for the...

Jennifer, saturday 20-Apr-24 5 74
Emily
Wedding Guest book/other ideas
Emily, 16 of April of 2024 at 21:29

Looking for cool wedding guest book ideas

Kristina, friday 19-Apr-24 2 49
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Wedding business advice...
Moonbeam88, 10 of September of 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...

Glenna, friday 19-Apr-24 8 4,611
Bethan
Flower Girl - reception only?
Bethan, 17 of April of 2024 at 12:19

Hi all, Kind of a strange one. Me and my partner are having an intimate ceremony of only closest family but a larger reception. I would love a young family member to be a flower girl and I know she...

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 18-Apr-24 1 24
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Living in Scotland but getting married in England.. confused on giving notice!
C J, 14 of December of 2023 at 11:01

Hello We're due to get married next July, we both live in Scotland but are getting married in our Hometown in Devon, England. The whole giving notice is confusing me and giving me a headache... I was...

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Evening food?
F1990, 10 of April of 2024 at 19:13

I keep going back and forth on this so any suggestions welcome! We are having a later wedding - registry office at 4.30pm. Nearby pub function room after, so arrival by 5.15, plan to sit down for food...

Jennifer, thursday 18-Apr-24 2 59
Charlotte
Feeling panicked
Charlotte, 10 of April of 2024 at 21:55

Hey everyone! I'm an August 2025 bride but started to panic! We have only booked the venue and caterers and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by it all. What is the next thing that desperately needs to be...

Ingrid, wednesday 17-Apr-24 6 201
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Suggestions for Bridesmaid's gift bags.
, 17 of May of 2012 at 08:25

I've bought some lovely jute tote bags for my bridesmaids, with the letters to spell "Bridesmaid" stitched on to them, edged with lace that matches the detailing on their dresses. I'm going to fill...

Kihec24, wednesday 17-Apr-24 7 4,492
Colette
Wedding venue issue - Stressed out bride to be.
Colette, 27 of February of 2024 at 11:23

Hi Newbie here and i'm really stressing over my venue. We get married 25th July 2024, just a little under 5 months. We got engaged December 2020. We finally found our dream venue, it's perfect and...

Lastreaction, wednesday 17-Apr-24 1 125
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Multicultural dj
Nicole, 16 of April of 2024 at 18:08

Hi all! Does anyone know of any DJs in London that cater to multicultural/mixed heritage weddings? Thanks!

Nicole, tuesday 16-Apr-24 6
Samantha
Colour Scheme Help!
Samantha, 14 of April of 2024 at 12:06

Hi! We're planning our wedding for September 2025 and I'm really struggling with picking a colour scheme! I originally liked the sage green and white look but it feels a little overdone to me. Any...

Hampshire Wedding Ph, tuesday 16-Apr-24 1 44

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