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Planning a Happily Ever After on hitched.co.uk Throughout May 2013

2013-05-01T09:48:00Z

Every bride dreams of a fairytale wedding, and the hitched.co.uk homepage plans on helping wedding planning couples achieve exactly that throughout May 2013.

The homepage features commence with a gallery of 10 magical wedding dresses fit for a princess. Designers such as Martina Liana, Qiana Bridal and Lyn Ashworth are elegantly displayed and would be the ideal choice for the bride in search of the ultimate fairytale gown.

Dreams really can come true in the eyes of Mark Niemierko, the expert wedding planner who shares his fairytale wedding planning tips with hitched in the second homepage article of the month. From exquisite wedding décor to stand-out flowers, Mark reveals all when it comes to planning the perfect day. And, a fairytale wedding is nothing without the dream venue to wed in. A gallery of 10 luxurious wedding venues from across the UK will have wedding planning couples in awe of what they can book for their glamorous day ahead.

And last but by no means least, the fourth article on the hitched.co.uk homepage during May 2013 can help bring the true story of Cinderella to life. Be inspired by everything that a bride may need in order to make all of her dreams come true prior to her happily ever after.

Visit the hitched.co.uk homepage during May 2013 to be inspired by fairytale wedding ideas.

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Eco-friendly Wedding Ideas featured on Hitched Throughout April 2013

2013-04-02T09:53:00Z

Spring is a wonderful time of year to tie the knot and throughout April 2013 the hitched.co.uk homepage is set to bring fresh, bright and breezy ideas to couples planning a wedding in the springtime.

Choosing the perfect venue should be at the top of every wedding planning couples ‘to-do’ list and for anyone getting married during the spring then beautiful gardens with feature ponds and luscious greenery as a backdrop is a must. The first feature on hitched.co.uk during April previews five venues with pretty gardens that would not only be ideal for a spring wedding, but could also produce some incredible wedding photography.

A spring wedding demands a gorgeous dress so ten floral frocks have been hand-picked by the editorial team all of which feature flowers; exquisite floral dresses for a spring bride. The third article is a guide to outdoor wedding photography. With quotes from Paul Rogers, Pavone Photography and award winning photographer Alexa Loy Dent, outdoor wedding photography questions and qualms are covered.

And for green couples, feature four covers everything that you’ll need in order to have an eco-friendly wedding day; from tying the knot in a green venue to serving your guests an eco-friendly banquet.

Visit the hitched.co.uk homepage during April 2013 for environmentally friendly wedding ideas based around the spring.

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hitched.co.uk Ranked Number 1 Third Year in a Row

2013-03-20T08:50:00Z

hitched.co.uk is delighted to announce that they have been awarded the number 1 website in the Lifestyles - Weddings category for the third year in a row, according to competitive intelligence organisation Experian Hitwise. The team behind hitched are extremely proud to have held on to this award for the third year running, having initially been ranked the number 1 wedding website in the UK for 2010.

Founder and Managing Director of hitched.co.uk, Dean Yardley quotes, "We invest heavily to ensure our site has the best and easiest to use wedding planning tools and content. This, driven by our talented team, ensures that our Hitched family of international wedding websites continue to be the first choice for brides."

hitched.co.uk has recently launched a new wedding stationery section; another addition to its ever growing list of free wedding planning tools for couples to use and enjoy during the run up to their big day.

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Contact francesca.cribb@hitched.co.uk for further information, quotes or images.

Helping you get Hitched Abroad During March 2013

2013-03-01T11:54:00Z

The homepage on hitched.co.uk changes its theme month on month, but as winter draws to a close, March has been dedicated to a theme with a warmer climate.

The Destination Special begins with an A to Z guide on everything wedding planning couples need to remember whilst preparing for a wedding in the sun. From Romantic Resorts to a Wet Weather plan, the first article has it all covered.

If you love the beach then why not get married on one? The second article features ten beach venues from around the world, including three romantic beach wedding venues from right here in the UK. Once a venue has been chosen, next on the wedding to-do list should be to find a fabulous dress. Ten destination gowns have been carefully hand-picked to suit anything from nuptials in Venice to saying ‘I Do’ overlooking an African savannah!

And, for couples planning on getting married close to home but have a wonderful honeymoon booked abroad, feature four shares ideas on upgrading a honeymoon experience from leaving home, to the flights or the room in your chosen hotel. As a honeymoon is unlike any other holiday it’s nice to take advantage of the special occasion.

Visit the hitched.co.uk homepage during March 2013 to be inspired by honeymoon destinations around the world.

Women Popping the Question Doubles During Leap Year

2013-02-14T09:35:00Z

In most relationship cases, the process of wedding planning generally begins with one very important question and a beautiful diamond ring. Whether it be Christmas day, New Years Eve, a Valentine’s Day proposal or a complete surprise, a tradition which dates back hundreds of years has always dictated that the man proposes on one knee to his respective female lover. Results from the latest hitched.co.uk survey revealed that the roles were reversed somewhat last year when it came to the tradition of proposing.

Twice as many women popped the question to their partners in 2012, compared to figures in 2011 according to a recent survey taken by newlyweds who used hitched.co.uk to plan their weddings. A leap year graces our presence once every four years, but it seems as if eager women across the country took it upon themselves in 2012 to make a statement and ask their other half to marry them, whether February 29^th had anything to do with it or not.

The London Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee which both took place in 2012 didn't seem to have an effect on wedding planning couples, but it was a regal colour scheme that was favoured last year. Purple was the most popular colour choice for couples in 2012 taking 18% of the vote, which also happened to be the same popular pallet choice for weddings in 2011, a year heavily influenced by royal weddings.

Considering the economic climate, an average of £15,987 (including the honeymoon) was spent on weddings during 2012; an average of £103 less than weddings in 2011. In order to achieve their dream day, a whopping 47% of couples went over their dedicated wedding budget when it came to booking the perfect venue, buying a beautiful dress and experiencing the ultimate honeymoon.

However, no matter how much money or effort that goes into planning a wedding, the end result concludes with an ‘I do’ and a kiss at the altar. When surveyed, 52% of UK couples said that the most memorable part of their wedding related to the ceremony part of the day, and not the celebration afterwards. Are we a nation of romantics after all?

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View the full results of the survey on hitched-wife.org or contact francesca.cribb@hitched.co.uk for further information and images.