Discussions from Planning

Hey guys! I'm an Aug 2025 bride and other than the venue, I've not booked anything else. I'm feeling a bit stressed- can anyone tell me the things I need to get sorted now? Also any bridal shops in...

I was reading a Wedding magazine check list of what you need to do before your wedding... a few months before it said to start your health and beauty plan... I was just wondering, what health and...

Hey! Looking for some floral inspo? 🌸 Check out this video for all these dreamy options 👇 Don't forget the Hitched Marketplace is blooming with floral pros! You’re sure to find the perfect match for...

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...

So I’m a little bit confused... I’m trying to figure out the seating plan and trying to work out if the Photographer comes on the seating plan and is also counted as part of our guests? So our...

can anyone help? our photographer has asked us to pay the full invoice before the wedding- is this normal?

Hi, Just looking for some advice please, I know there are some professional photographers on this site and was hoping for some opinions from them or anyone who has experienced similar. Sadly, our...

Here are our top 5 from the 10 wedding trends set to take over in 2025! Want to see what else made the list? Check out our official 2025 Wedding Trends Report here 👇 Vote for your fave or drop a...

Hello! I've not been on here since before I got married, so firstly apologies for being a part timer... it's my friend's hen night tonight and I've just been told we're supposed to bring games for the...

This isn't meant to be a maudlin post - I thought it might help some brides to be to see what us OMs wish they'd done a bit differently. Mine would be that I wish I'd provided a flip flop basket. I...

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...

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...

As the title says. Been engaged for 15 months and we don’t want to delay it any longer. However, our budget is very slim at around £5k and that’s pushing it. I’m feeling quite overwhelmed. The civil...

We are getting married Feb 2025 we have our wedding photographer/videographer, make up artist and hairdresser. As well as caterers & venue of course booked. We also have our entertainment booked...

Hello, I’m having a Hindu wedding ceremony and with that comes a lot of extra decor e.g. mandap etc. I’ve had a couple of quotes for decor and they’re around 15-17k. Does anyone have any experience...

I’m a May 2026 bride, I have booked the venue… what do I do now? I’m not sure if I can book a registrar or celebrant yet? What time scale can I do the legal stuff? Help

Looking for cool wedding guest book ideas

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! In the midst of planning my May 2025 wedding and my god flowers are expensive! I completely get why but is there way to keep costs down?? We’re getting married in the church on site so need...

Hi all, I am getting married next March and we are currently deciding whether to get a band or DJ. Originally we were thinking DJ but we really want to put more money into the entertainment on the day...

Hi everyone me and my finance are getting married in Cheshire in 2026 and would love to incorporate Ibiza into our wedding as this is where we met. Currently we are looking at getting a saxophone...

Can people tell me their experiences please with venues and without paying for additional packages what sort of planning support they have had? We are not dry hire, our venue cost is over 9k for 30...

I am getting married June 2025, I have already picked a venue, have a dress and I have an idea of the colour scheme as well as being in contact with a few photographers. Do I realistically need a...

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...

Hello! My partner and I have been looking at videographers but we're not sure we want to pay so much for such a fancy video. We really just want the main parts of our day captured on video so we were...

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...

Hi all! My fiance and I are getting married in July 2025 and we are on a super tight budget i.e. £10 000 or less. Does anybody know of any cheap no corkage venues in or around the Manchester area?

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,...