Discussions from Planning

I've just read some posts and people keep mentioning that wedding dresses aren't the same sizing as the high street (one person normally being size 20 was size 28 in her dress) I'm getting slightly...

Hi guys! My fiance are getting married in 2018, both have absolutely huge families; and there is a problem. He's Portuguese, and although he grew up here with his dad and older brother, the rest of...

I think we have finally narrowed down the design we want for our wedding cake, so now we need to decide on flavours. What flavours is everyone having? I need some inspiration. Thanks!

Hi ladies, My partner and I are getting married in September and I hadn’t yet picked a dress owing to lockdown, tiers, etc. I was getting stressed about it so have looked online extensively and found...

I think I want a stag weekend actually ? I'm thinking surfing in Cornwall - but its quite a long way for me (and lots of friends) which adds to costs. My other concerns are that some people may not...

Hi, I really need some advice please! I am the first one of my friends to get married, as is my partner. We are getting married abroad and I want a small hen do in the UK. Just my sisters, close...

Hey everyone! It's been so long since I've posted on here, been in the wedding planning "calm" phase as it's eight months away and most things are done! Hope you're all well I've been dwelling on this...

Hi all, I will be getting married later this year after putting my long-suffering bride-to-be off for more years than I care to remember. I have been avoiding getting wed as I have an embarrassing...

Hello all! We are currently searching for venues and really wanted our ridiculously well behaved 6 year old Chocolate Labrador to be the ring bearer. We have found dog friendly venues that we like,...

Hey all, We have our venue, transport, photographer & cake booked (getting married 2023) We also have our appointment with the wedding venue decorators next week who also have an in house florist...

Hi ? My OH and I have been thinking about having a mini-moon right after our wedding (end of Feb) and then a honeymoon later in the year. We both like the idea of a romantic trip away to a hotel/spa...

Has anyone made or are planning to make their own flowers? I'm going to as cannot afford real or ready made artificial. Any advice would be gratefully received. I've watched videos on you tube and...

Hi lovelies! Does anyone have any suggestions on quite short but nice readings for a church ceremony? Any examples of what you have heard at weddings before? We are thinking Footprints but open to any...

My dress has a very low back and I have a tattoo slap bang in the centre of my back, I hate it. I got it done when I was 17 and it's now old and blurred and means nothing to me. I spoke to my MUA and...

I have no desire for a hen party. My bridesmaids tell me I do. I am telling them I do not. I would rather spend some time by myself, if anything. They are getting impateient with me for not providing...

Hi all, I am completely new to Hitched, but from looking at the others forum posts, I am hoping you're the ladies to help!! My partner and I really want to tie the knot with the church/dress/family...

Hi Hitchers! Can anyone recommend a good company that does printing on card? I'm looking to get a cover for my order of service. I would like A5 size (or whatever size A4 folded comes out as ) as I...

Afternoon! We have finally sat down to look at the guest list and discovered that we want everyone to be there all day, currently around 80 people. Has anyone else not had separate evening guests? Is...

Hi, hoping for some help as I'm really stuck with how to handle this situation. I've always had a very funny relationship with my mum. She's very controlling. Myself and my partner got engaged late...

Any ideas on what to get bridesmaids not wanting to spend to much ... would be happy to make my own of some kind any ideas

Hi all. After browsing some of the dress flashes I know some of you have got the 'posed model' pictures. What I want to know is who can find the worst posed picture, and maybe give it a bit of text to...

Hi everyone, I'm new to the site and to the whole wedding planning. we have recently viewed Leez Priory and thought it was amazing, i could see myself getting married there and having a perfect day,...

Hi, looking at hen parties, perhaps Liverpool or Newcastle, staying overnight but Im not sure what the average price is that someone would pay to come along? I don't want it to be stupid so no one can...

How many of you are having photographs taken during your bridal preparations? We have spoken to our photographer and he has offered to be there all day. But i don't know i i want the added stress of...

I'm off wedding dress shopping for the first time with my Mum in a week and I am dreading it... I'm a size 12-14, fairly curvy and could do with shifting a few pounds, and I'm scared stiff I won't...

I really hate to do it cos I always like to buy someone a present for their wedding but we are planning on asking for cash to fund our honeymoon (2 nights away on our own then 1 week away with our 2...

Well, the title says it all, what's the worst thing you've witnessed at a wedding or worst behaviour pre or post wedding?! Is it not sending thank you cards or a guest turning up in full on white...

My maiden name is Hunter and i am having issues in giving it up! I will become Joleen Shaw when i get married. Just got me thinking what is everyone called nowand then what will you be called after!!!...

The idea of it scares me, I have never liked to be the centre of attention and hate it when people stare at me, ofcourse both of those things will be happening and it terrifies me, I just hope on the...

Hi, we just told the last people of our engagement and are now starting to plan the wedding...well I am lol. I'm just trying to get as much information about venues as I can. My favorite so far is...