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engagement ring doesn't feel right and I feel terrible about it
I have chosen my bridesmaids (3 in total) my 2 best friends that I have know for the last 15 years and my cousin. The issue I have now is that i have to break it to my future Sister-In-Law that she...
Hi, I need help!! The short background story is, we provisionally booked the venues resident pianist 18 months ago, tried several times to call him, left messages - finally got a call back last week...
Hello all. My H2B and I love the look of the create your own cake from M&S. We are on a tight budget so this appears to be a great way of getting a beautiful cake for a fraction of the price. I...
Nothing Else Matters by Metallica is one of my all time favourite songs but OH isn't a fan of them full stop. I'm trying to think of a way I can incorporate it subtly into the day without offending...
Something iconic has landed! Our Wedding Trends 2026 have officially dropped 🎉 From jaw-dropping decor to dreamy dresses... dive in and see what’s set to take the wedding world by storm! Tell us:...
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...
So i wont have a choice on mine as it needs to match my engagement ring, but OH does have a choice. What is best (for the money)? He wont wear yellow gold, so at the moment looking at possibly 18k...
Me and OH have favours made which are scrolls bound by a rose with a message which is quite fluffy, we want to make some less personal ones for his work mates (manly non fluffy men) with some kind of...
I know you aren't meant to call it that for a registry office wedding! Anyway, are you meant to have one? I wasn't going to bother but my mums just asked me if I'm having one and said it'll be chaos...
Hey ladies For those of you having civil ceremonies, what are you walking down the aisle too? Me and H2B are sat on Spotify trying to find something good but everything we come across is too...
Hi guys would love some steer on where and how to get started with the “save the dates” cards please?
Hi girls! Firstly, I'm really excited because we took OH's brother and his wife to see our venue yesterday and it was all set up for a wedding! Not seen it set up before! The venue is a converted mill...
Hi All, Im slightly confused and need some help??!! If paying for pretty much everything via credit card, deposits, final balances etc....is it therefore worth getting wedding insurance?? Any help and...
is anyone having lillies as their flowers? i have just seen a beautiful bouquet with lillies, but im not sure if they are appropriate for weddings, i have always thought of them as a funeral flower......
Hello, I have recently been told by my wedding venue that due to a test case brought by HMRC against a wedding venue, they have been advised by their tax advisors that VAT is chargeabale on all...
Havent even started looking at wedding rings but really not sure where to start? Obviously my engagement ring is gorgeous and havent a clue how much it cost but thats the ring that is meant to be the...
Hello, I'm trying to stick to a budget of 15k but everything is so much more than I thought. I originally had a budget of 10k but when the cheapest venue that we liked I could find was half that I had...
We got engaged 💍 on 23rd December 2023. We have worked out our budget. We have more to use then expected. In January we will be talking with where we want our venue. Hoping we can book our date no...
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...
Hey girls- not seen any of these types of posts in a while.. Has anyone chosen their poems or readings for their big day? Need some inspiration! XX
Hi, This sounds like I want to rush through getting married but it is more of a practical thing as i have a little one and need to plan ahead! I just wondered if anyone knew how long an average...
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...
Hi All I am looking for any thoughts or ideas on gift list. We are hoping to have an extension in the next 18 months so could write a list of things for our new bedroom. Downside to this is we will...
Hey We're thinking of having a pick n mix at our wedding as part of the evening buffet and am looking for inspiration. Does anyone have any snaps of theirs that they wouldn't mind sharing? Also would...
I'm hoping someone will have some good advise, I'm having a nightmare with one of my bridesmaids. I'm getting married 4 weeks today (yay!!) so could do without this so late on but I suppose that's the...
We are getting married this year and have chosen four bridesmaids. One is my sister and the other 3 are friends. However one of my BM has been throwing a few comments and I'm not sure what to do or...
Hi everyone! August 2026 bride here 🫶🏻 I was wondering if there are any iPhone content creators looking to build their portfolio and would be able to capture my wedding please? Date is 17/08/2026 in...
I’m looking at some indoor, possibly outdoor depending on weather, November 2027. Entertainment for guest to do or watch whilst we have our pictures
So i now know how grooms and best men and fobs etc feel. i've written my speech for my parents ruby wedding and i'm convinced it's poo. so i need opinions. please? here it is for you to pick apart for...
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS KATIE!! 🎉 Winning £3,000 in the 5th edition of Hitched Rewards, here’s what she shared: "I was at work when I received the call from Hitched to let me know that we were the lucky...
Hiya, A friend and I are planning a mini hen night in for our friend. There will be 5 girls present. It'll be the night before we go on her proper hen weekend but we thought we'd plan something...