Discussions from Planning

Hi all, One of my main concerns is the suppliers not turning up on the day. I have looked through all of the wedding insurers recommended my Hitched but none seem to cover this. Is anyone else worried...

I originally wanted to get married on a Thursday but when we moved the date to Summer the reception venue (a golf club) can't accommodate a Thursday or Friday in peak season. I am set on the venues I...

We are currently trying to arrange our seating plan and wondered whether you asked your humanist/priest as well as photographer & videographer to attend the meal? I would think they would at least...

I am on my way to a wedding reception and as I am on the train on the way up from work I had a quick pop on Facebook. My news feed is full of photos posted by guests who are there all day of the...

Hi all, Apologies in advance for the moan - just feel like I need to get it all out as trying to come across as the excited bride all the time is quite draining! It's our wedding in three weeks (!)...

Hi! I'm new to Hitched, and I've seen that there are posts on this subject, but this is a little more specific. For a venue that my partner and I love, it is substantially much cheaper to get married...

OK this is going to be a bit of a long one - I don't even know where to start! Basically, to cut a long story short, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness a few months after my fiance and I met. I...

Hi, Im getting married on the 9th May 2026. Looking for an affordable dry hire venue that allows private catering (£2000 for full day hire if possible) Would like to have my ceremony then reception...

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...

Hi ladies I'm new to the whole wedding planning experience. We are getting married on 28th April 2012 we've got loads of ideas and I am keen to book things ASAP as only 7 months away. However my...

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...

Hey everyone! I was thinking about using a photo app for my wedding so that guests can upload pictures taken at the event. I'd prefer to keep the photos private among those who attended. If anyone is...

We've hired a video camera to use for guests to leave us a message. I'm just thinking how to do this. We have a small room where we will be having our photo booth along with the video. But as the...

Hi all, I don't know where I read about this idea but it seems to have stuck in my mind. I don't want the normal almonds/sweets type thing as every wedding I've been to I end up throwing those away. I...

We are in the very stages of planning and we don't think we can do it on our budget! Looking at a 5-8k budget, December weekday wedding with 50-65 guests Unsure of whether to have Civil at the venue...

My OH and I both love a bit of Ska and love acoustic sounds (we used to be "ravers" believe it or not).... my OH is a big lover of music and is taking charge of all aspects of that (i only get to...

Ok, so I have FINALLY found a hair and mua I love and she is available on my date. However, according to her website you pay for the trial after the trial and pay for the wedding day on the wedding...

Hi all, We have around 25 children aged 2-8 coming to our wedding, and a further 10 aged 8-12. Originally we'd thought of having a children's party in an adjoining room for a couple of hours whilst...

I’ve heard planning a wedding, especially on your own can be really stressful and with only three months to go before the big day, I’m feeling the heat. I’ve never imagined having to ever plan a...

Hi, I really just wanted to get some opinions from those actually planning a wedding on what is considered correct. My boyfriend of 5 months', step sister (on his dads sides) is getting married soon....

I could really use some advice. I went for a makeup trial with a lady I found online. At the time I thought she did a pretty good job. But when I got home I didn't feel the "wow" feeling. My partner...

Hello We are having a very informal wedding and a bit different to usual. We have sent out invites but I’m wondering if my timings sound okay. 2pm private ceremony (20 guests)3.30 reception drinks and...

I should preface this by stating that there are far more serious problems in the world than engagement ring difficulties, and I'm afraid this post might seem somewhat superficial. However, this is a...

Hi there! Please can anyone in the Northamptonshire area recommend any hotels for a possible wedding venue?

Does anyone know why when you update our Table Plan in the Chart Format, but you then switch to List View it does not update - the List View keeps showing an older version

Hey all, I'm looking for some 'different' ideas for entertainment for the big day. Originally I had hoped to get a magician as I love magic but my fiancé isn't too keen on the idea. We would like...

Hi all, I’m Jamaican but have lived in the UK since I was young and my lovely fiancé is Polish. I’ve met his immediate family who are all lovely and we went to Poland earlier this year for his...

Hi everyone...in retrospect I sort of panic booked a photographer, paid a large deposit (£1200!) and now I have found another one who's style I prefer...I don't really know what to do, I can't really...

Hi Its my friends hen night on Friday and I'm planning on doing a Mr and Mrs Quiz that night. Do any of you have any good questions that you wouldn't mind sharing? Thanks

Hi - Just wondered if any one has imported bridesmaid dresses from American? I have seen the Dessy dresses I like on an American website called Victoria's Bridal couture. At half the UK price but...

Hi! My brother is looking for a singer for the reception for his wedding, and wondering what he should expect to pay. He is looking for someone to do some swing/ratpack tunes. Thanks!

Hi guys, just need some advice. i have a mahoosive issue from the past. i was previously married and divorced (under my old name) and am looking at getting married again under my new name. As I've...