Discussions from Planning

Hi guys.. me and my partner can’t find a venue and it’s becoming super deflating !! We have looked at so many, and lots aren’t what they seem to advertise and we’re worried we won’t find a venue! We’d...

So I’m planning for my August 2026 wedding. Registry office with 4 witnesses and then a big party reception. The big part of the day is the reception and that’s where I think(?) I’m overthinking. Was...

Hi, we are planning to have an independent celebrant conduct our wedding ceremony but we need to complete the paperwork at the reg office beforehand. Apparently we need to have 2 witnesses to sign...

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

We’re looking into putting a marquee up in our garden. Can anyone let me know how much they ended up paying to do this? We just had a quote for 10k which seems crazy to me!

My finance and I have found a location we love but haven’t committed to booking a date as he is worried about the top table as unfortunately both of his parents have passed away and he doesn’t want...

Hi any tips on having a small ceremony of about 30/35 then possibly another 20 in the evening. So far we have been to local Marriott but they seem to be making everything complicated saying we need to...

Has anyone used a photo app for their wedding? I’ve been looking at wedpics, but can you download from the app (i.e. onto my Mac)? and do guests have to take photos through the app itself, or can they...

Did anyone reach out to their guests for a second time after getting the first RSVP? We sent out our Invites in January and our wedding is in October. We have invited 120 people and so far 100 have...

Hi, We have got our songs planned for our ceremony but was wondering what people found the best way to play them? I feel burning a CD is quite old fashioned now but is the Bluetooth option reliable?...

Hello all, I am trying to arrange a hen do for me and my best friend, but I can’t think of any fun or creative ideas for such a small number of people! Any ideas or suggestions?!

Hi! I haven’t post here before but have been trawling for what feels like years so hoping perhaps for some new ideas! We got engaged in 2022, and would love a relaxed rustic wedding for approx 90...

Hi ladies! As per the subject really. Any experience of dermal fillers or Botox? Why did you have them and what do you think?! Feel free to add before and after pics, lol! i genuinely never thought...

I am whatever the "foodie" version of a music lover is. I notice it in the background anywhere it is playing. I know this will be the case on my wedding day. As I have been making a list of my...

Hi. Jw, has anyone had a venue change their menu after booking with them? Appreciate advice. TIA We booked in October and today whilst showing photos to a relative from the venue website, I noticed a...

Hello! I'm wondering if there's anyone in the UK (Scotland, ideally) who can recommend a keg hire service? The groom wants to serve Tennents, our venue allows us to BYOB, but we'll need to hire the...

I am looking for a cottage/barn to hire for the night before the wedding so we can all get ready together. Located Norfolk - Dereham area xx

Thoughts on not having any bridesmaids?

Please can someone help me a little here I would be very grateful. A close friend and my sister are my bridesmaids. My close friend is married but in the process of seperating. Would she still be...

Hi all, Do you think that order of service is necessary? I’m trying to think back to friends Weddings and I’m sure they didn’t have them. Can’t decide whether to go for it or not? We're having a...

Hi jist wondering if anyone could advise. My partner has a double barrelled name, as part of our marriage i only want to take part. Can this be done and can he drop part of the double barrelled? If...

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...

Hello All, Could you help me please? How do we send out our own wedding design invites interactively so it feeds into the guest lists for RSVP's and menu choices? I can't find any help pages or...

Recently engaged and we have just booked our wedding for August 2026.. The venue we have chosen has given us prices for 2024 and we have paid just a £50 deposit to secure the date, in approx 18 months...

Hi All! Recently engaged and we are wanting to view and book a venue earlier on so we have plenty of time with payment / planning. We have done our guest list and we both have large family and friends...

Hi! Help!! Rich influencers who can afford lots or who get gifted loads seem to gift things constantly and therefore don’t know what the expectations may be? Even if they’re not super expensive gifts?...

Has anybody done their own canapes? I was thinking about sandwich platters and a big charcuterie board. We have lots of really fussy guests that won't eat the usual canapes. I would make it up the...

Hello! we sent out our Save the dates with a link to our Hitched wedding page but the responses aren't coming through. I have asked a few people and they have sent their response in several days ago....

My fiancé and I are getting married next September. For context, my parents are divorced and have both re-married. I have a very good relationship with my step-dad, so much so that I want him to...

Not worried, but I have been thinking about this! We are all from the same friendship group. They don’t know anyone else at the wedding. Couple 1 are amicable and she has a new partner. He will be...

Help 😭 how close to the wedding should we take wedding insurance? I have been reading online as soon as started paying deposits? Thank you!