Discussions from Planning

Hi! In the midst of planning my May 2025 wedding and my god flowers are expensive! I completely get why but is there way to keep costs down?? We’re getting married in the church on site so need...

Hello all, I have just booked my wedding for 14th September 2026 and want to nail down a colour scheme before I start with my stationary so that it all matches. I have absolutely no idea what to pick!...

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I was just wondering if anyone could please help. My partner and I are trying to work out the fees our Council changes to get married but I'm finding it a bit confusing. We are leaning towards church...

Hi All, I’m new to this and don’t really like to post publicly but in dire need of guidance. My Fiancé and I are due to get married later next year and currently in the planning process which we are...

Hi everyone! I'm looking to chat to a handful of brides and grooms who are currently in the midsts of wedding planning for some content ideas on Hitched. Please let me know if you'd be up for a very...

Hi everyone! Have been thinking about the evening and we have a dj but am trying to decide where to get a sax player for a bit too! What are peoples thoughts on this? Also, if you’ve been to a wedding...

Hi all. I’m looking to provide my guests with an order of events so they know the timings for everything. How has everyone done this or planning to do this? I’ve seen options where they’ve put it on...

Hey ladies, can you recommend places to find bridesmaid dresses from please. My maids range from sizes 8 - 22 so I'm struggling to find the same design across multiple sizes. Every time I search it...

Is it normal for a photographer to not reply to an email for over 5 days? I'm finding it very frustrating and although he's never responded within the same day, it has never taken him this long so I'm...

Hi all, I’m struggling for ideas on table centre pieces and was wondering if anyone could spark some inspiration in me?

Hi everyone, I'm getting married in Italy this September and want to give some extra length to my shoulder length hair. My hair is quite thick so I'm not worried about volume, but am completely new to...

What are your songs? We are having bride walking in to better together jack Johnson, signing register to Ellie Golding how long will I love you and first dance Jason myraz I'm yours. Need an exit song...

Ladies, I want to know what was/has been the biggest pain point you experienced throughout your wedding planning journey?

On a debate of first song, what was your choice and why??

We're planning to get lottery tickets for everyone's favours. We had these at one of our friend's weddings last year and liked the idea. we didn't win anything but it was fun none the less! Anyway,...

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...

We are looking for suggestions of venues to look at. Our wish list includes: * Gardens with the option of a marquee or pavilion if it rains * Water fountains (or a lake or waterfall) as I am blind and...

I am getting married June 2025, I have already picked a venue, have a dress and I have an idea of the colour scheme as well as being in contact with a few photographers. Do I realistically need a...

Hi all, My fiance and I are beginning our search for a wedding venue. Ideally we would love a venue with: Flower gardens A water feature like a fountain, waterfall or river (bonus points if it is an...

My fiancé and I are looking to get married and had a pretty small budget from the start. We were planning on having a really intimate wedding but we are now considering eloping and only inviting two...

Hi! My partner and I have decided not to have a professional photographer. The quotes we were getting were simply astronomical, the ones which weren't left a lot to be desired! We really don't like...

I've noticed 2016 wedding threads becoming more frequent recently, so I thought I'd get the list started for 2016 brides! The 2015 thread was only a couple of months later in the timeframe than this...

Hi all, Is there way to change or even set the menu for you invitees? When testing, I go to the attendance page, search a person and when choosing if I am coming or not, there is a menu list with...

I am looking to book a photographer and videographer for our 2026 wedding and wondered how much on average these usually are? I am not sure if the quotes I’m receiving are reasonable

Hi everyone! I'm getting married in 2026 and being the type-A bride I am, I'm getting ahead! What I didn't realise was how expensive registrar's are- especially since I'm getting married on a...

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...

We are thinking that a disco or band with just 30 guests will be a bit much, trying to find ideas of alternative evening entertainment alongside background music. Has anyone else not had disco or...

Hey! I need some help with colours and my bridesmaids are all too lovey and just say whatever I want. I was quite set on green dresses in different shades but not pastels but its proving hard to find...