Discussions from Planning

We've been engaged over 2 years now, finally booked our venue for 11th August 2023, so 18 months away. I have read save the dates should be given out 4 to 6 months prior, however our guest list isn't...

Hi all HELP im struggling to find a venue to host the entire day. Were after a venue that isnt ‘white’ has accommodation, can be outside or inside, but not a hotel! 🙁 am i looking for the impossible?

So my fiancee and I want to have food trucks at our wedding as we'd like to keep it pretty informal, and have seen a few threads on here with excellent advice about different companies and whatnot....

Can anyone recommend a DJ for west london area please?

We've just confirmed our date and I want to order my dress now! I saw a dress years ago in a magazine and always said I would have that when I got married. Anyway, I popped into a local Bridal shop on...

Hi all Im new to this forum but am trying to plan my wedding, the only thing my h2b has asked for is if we can have a hog roast, we live in Dover so any ideas of any venues near by would be a great...

So I plan to send save the dates 12months before then my formal invitations 6months before .... But what about evening only invites? Are people planning to send them at the same time as their day...

Calling fellow Londoner brides, In attempt to get in shape ahead of our wedding, I finally bitten the bullet and decided to start doing some exercise. Can anyone suggest any walk-in/pay-per-class...

Our evening buffet is not going to feature dessert so I thought a chocolate fountain or Sweetie cart would be ideal for folks with a sweet tooth. I have a friend who has a proper catering size...

While I was daydreaming about how I see the wedding going earlier today (as you do, when you're meant to be working!) I wondered if I should walk in wearing my fur stole (faux, might I add). I've got...

Hi. We're having our reception in the local village hall and looking for some decoration ideas. We were planning on having the dj out of the way on the stage, maybe hang some lights down in front but...

My partner and I are getting married in May and for a variety of reasons, I'm not intending to change my surname. I'm just wondering what other people who've chosen not to change their name have...

Hi! I've got a dream of getting married in some woodlands, and then going to a reception maybe in a converted barn or somewhere with shelter, electricity etc! So we are all warm and dry should the...

My fiance and i are really struggling to find a wedding venue in and around Manchester, open to being further up north (Blackburn, Burnley etc) that will allow external caterers to cater for our...

Ok, so long story short I have fertility issues. We've been TTC for 3 years and are going to try IVF just before/after the wedding (having to plan dates carefully for reasons I won't bore you all...

Good morning all, i discovered last week that i am pregnant!!!!! yaaaayyy i am very happy about this but the baby is due 3 months before the wedding!! so i am unsure weather to postpone or not????

Ive just been told my bridesmaid will be half way through their pregnancy by the time my wedding comes in 2 months and still need to get bridesmaid dresses. Can anyone suggest maternity bridesmaid...

I've been planning my wedding for the last 6 months. I have not been planning on getting pregnant! However the pill failed me and i've just found out i'm 19 weeks pregnant, 4 weeks before i get...

Hello! im really looking for advice - and before you read any further please know I'm aware of how terrible and selfish and downright awful I'm about to sound, but it's really stressing me out! as a...

Not planned at all and a complete shock considering previous circumstances (we have 2 year old twins through IVF). Only found out yesterday and guess I am around 5.5 weeks which will make me 19 weeks...

☹️ I don't know where to start really and this issue is really getting me down, any advice welcomed! I have two bridesmaids (school friend and home friend) my school friend I knew had some personal...

All Is this an approriate / acceptable place to publicise a very negative experience we had with a wedding supplier e.g. a hair and make up artist that did not show up or make any communication on the...

Hi giys! My weddings not til next year but I’m already starting to freak out about the florist. Where did you look to find yours? And what did you look for? I feel like there’s a lot of florists in my...

Happy 1st December! The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on and here at Hitched we have some seriously exciting news to get you in the festive spirit - our very own Hitched advent calendar !...

Hi Guys, Right at the start of our wedding planning and need some help! We're looking for a venue, my parents would like us to get married in Derbyshire which is totally cool.... However, My partner...

My dentist quoted me £200 for teeth whitening today - and i cant afford it. So, i could either get a home kit or her suggestion was to go to the hygenist who can give them a fab clean up for £45 (she...

Hey everyone, I am in Worcestershire and have to book registrar via an online enquiry form on the councils website which I did one month ago...still not heard anything back from them. Anyone else had...

Hello Does anyone have any experience in using artificial flowers for the wedding or just buying buncheds from a wholesaler and making them yourself? I am looking at options for our flowers and saw a...

I was wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to add a bit of bling in the form of sequins or diamantes to an otherwise plain wedding dress? Obviously not something I'd want to have a DIY go at...

Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone that is married / been married before and had a semi naked cake or anyone that had information from their cake consultations has any experience of what to ask...