Discussions from Planning

I'm an alt bride and music is really important to me, so I'm struggling a bit to curate a list of songs to present to our registrar for suitability checks. Can anyone advise on how strict they are...

Who do people have their wedding insurance with?

I have pretty sensitive skin, so during the day i just use a simple mineral foundation. The only issue is it doesn't last all day, and I'm after a foundation that will require as little touch up as...

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My fiancé and I love betting - football coupons, betting at the races etc! Looking to do a few different things! Iv heard of football coupons, single bets on horses...! Just wanting something bit more...

Hey couples! Have you heard about our monthly Hitched Rewards competition? If you haven’t entered yet, what are you waiting for... Join our survey: Q1) Vote and comment below! 👇 Q2) Haven’t entered?...

Hi all, I’m getting married in March 2026, and wondering when would be the best time to send the Save the Dates? It’s so exciting so I feel as though I want to send them as soon as I can, but the...

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...

I have given notice today. Do they do any checks to see if previously married. I gave my documents, marriage certificate and death certificate. But do they check up on previous marriages. Thanks

We went to the wedding fair in Sunday and saw casino tables we both thought it was a great idea and never been to a wedding with them before. We decided to opt for two tables, our hotel was at the...

Hey everyone, Happy 1st of November 🌟 We’re kicking off the month with a new Hitched Marketplace highlight, and this time we’re celebrating our incredible florists! From elegant arrangements to bold,...

Confused?! Does the Groom, Best man, Father of the bride etc all wear the same? as in matching suits, cravats and waistcoat? Or does the Groom look slightly different from the rest, ie different...

Hey, festive enthusiasts (or grinches!) How about being a guest at a wedding on Christmas Day? Love and festivities in one package! ❄ Let me know in the comments why you voted yes or no! Missed our...

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...

I have been a lurker on this forum for a while, and am very happy to say that my boyfriend is now my fiance after proposing to me in Italy at the weekend. He bought a fairly cheap ring to propose...

We are getting married in just over 18 months and are looking for quite a different cake with a specific design however, I am open to options to alter the design and made it clear that the budget...

Hey guys 👋 I am getting married in may 2026 and was wondering if all your thoughts and doings throughout! I am starting to look and research entertainment. I have a fair budget for entertainment but...

Hey, wedding planning elves! With Christmas around the corner, would you say ‘I do’ while Santa’s on his way? 🎅 Let me know in the comments why you voted a hard no or an easy yes! Next poll: Click to...

I’ve got a beautiful strapless dress, but I’m getting married in winter, AND it’s a Catholic wedding so I know shoulders on show isn’t ideal for the actual ceremony. I was thinking I will have some...

Is anyone choosing to preserve their wedding flowers? Or has anyone had any success stories doing this? Either in resin or dried and framed? I can’t decide whether to do this or not and I don’t know...

Hi all, we are planning a really small (max 20 guests) civil wedding in early June 2025 but struggling to find a venue in Tuscany. All the nice ones I've emailed seem to want 2/3 days exclusive hire...

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...

My fiance and i got engaged in January and are expecting our second child Oct 28-31 !! We originally didnt want children at our wedding when we started discussing marriage in 2020, a few months before...

Hiya, We've been told by our venue that we can have dried lavender flowers for confetti if we are having our ceremony outside. We do hope to have our ceremony outside (weather permitting) but I'm not...

Hello lovely brides and bride to be's, I have been to a few bridal boutiques and still not found 'the one'. There's a couple I like but I haven't found anything with the wow factor that I am after. I...

Hi there, We’ve recently sent out our invites, but never included a section for people to send back what their food choices are, as we assumed this can be done on the website, but I can’t find out...

Hi guys! Any other brides planning on doing their own makeup on the big day? I couldn’t believe how expensive it was, and with a tight budget, don’t have much of a choice! Even debating doing my hair...

Hi, I am trying to create a page on my website which is password protected for some guests who are staying with us at the venue. I click on private but it doesn’t ask me to put in a password and the...

How about making your wedding truly memorable? You stand in front of your loved ones, exchange vows and at this moment there is an atmosphere of joy and fun in the air. Everyone around is smiling and...