The Hitched Podcast: Your Fun & Honest Wedding Planning Podcast
The Hitched Podcast brings you expert wedding planning tips, real dilemmas, and plenty of laughs – perfect for couples, newlyweds, or anyone who loves weddings
The Hitched Podcast is back for a second series! That’s right, your favourite wedding podcast is back, and it’s better than ever. Whether you’re newly engaged, a newlywed, or just a wedding enthusiast, this is the podcast you don’t want to miss.
New for 2025, we’ve flipped the format to bring you four bite-sized 10-minute episodes tackling real dilemmas from couples, etiquette questions, and our famous Hitched or Ditched game, which always puts Zoe, Editor of Hitched, to the test. Expect laughs, insider tips, and practical advice for anyone planning a wedding or navigating the newlywed life!
Some might say we're biased, but we think it's the best wedding podcast for couples...
The Hitched Podcast: Series Four of the Best Wedding Planning Podcast
1. Wedding Planning: Family, Feuds & Frenemies
Planning a wedding isn’t always champagne and cake tastings – sometimes it’s family politics, tricky seating plans and a touch of drama. In this episode, we dive into real dilemmas couples face, from whether to invite an ex, to handling divorced parents and managing feuding in-laws.
With honest advice, practical stress-saving tips (including how to master the Hitched seating plan tool), and our Hitched or Ditched game, this episode is packed with guidance to help you keep the peace on your big day.
2. The Wedding Guest List Minefield
Deciding who makes the cut for your big day can be one of the most stressful parts of wedding planning. In this episode, we tackle the guest list drama head-on - from plus one politics and adults-only debates to the awkward moment when guests assume they’re invited.
With listener dilemmas, our Hitched or Ditched game, and top hacks for using the Hitched Guest List Manager Tool, this episode is packed with advice to help you keep track, stay calm, and avoid invite regret.
3. Wedding Party Wobbles: Bridesmaids, Best Men & Bad Vibes
Choosing a wedding party should be exciting, but it often comes with its fair share of drama. In this episode, we dive into the tricky side of bridesmaids, best men and group chat politics - from mismatched outfits to full-blown fallouts.
With listener dilemmas, our Hitched or Ditched game, and tips on using the Hitched Wedding Planning Forum for support, this episode is your go-to guide for navigating wedding party stress without losing the sparkle.
4. Wedding Budgets: Bar Tabs & Budget Battles
Talking money is never easy, and weddings can bring plenty of budget headaches. In this episode, we unpack the most awkward financial questions couples face - from cash bar vs. free bar debates to asking family for contributions.
With real listener dilemmas, our Hitched or Ditched game, and smart hacks using the Hitched Budget Planner, this episode is full of practical advice to help you manage hidden costs and keep your wedding finances on track.
The Hitched Podcast: Series Two of the Wedding Planning Podcast
Hitched Editor Zoe Burke is joined by a host of guests, including Maria Hurtz (recently featured on Married at First Sight), Shannon Martin (bridal shop owner and former Apprentice candidate), and Ann Beggs (celebrity wedding planner). She also takes a turn in the hotseat, and is grilled on her wedding planning know-how by Contributing Editor Maisie Peppitt.
Episode One: Featuring Maria Hurtz / Martin Fox-Roberts
The first episode of the Hitched Podcast is here, and it’s an absolute blast! We’re joined by the fabulous Martin Fox-Roberts, aka the one and only Maria Hurtz – the UK’s first drag queen celebrant!
In this lively conversation, Maria spills the tea on how they became a celebrant, turning traditional weddings on their head and bringing a whole new level of fabulousness to the altar. From inclusivity to self-expression, this episode is all about celebrating love in the most unique and personal way possible. Plus, we get the inside scoop on what it's like to be on Married at First Sight!
Trust us, you won’t want to miss this one!
Episode Two: Featuring Shannon Martin of Dotty Bridal
Episode two of the Hitched Podcast is an inspiring dive into the world of bridal fashion with Shannon Martin, owner of the renowned Dotty Bridal boutique and former Apprentice candidate.
Shannon shares her journey from reality TV to running one of the most beloved bridal boutiques in the UK, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and joys of helping brides find their dream dress. With her signature wit and down-to-earth charm, Shannon talks about what makes Dotty Bridal so unique, her tips for navigating the bridal world, and her own experiences in the wedding industry.
This is an episode full of heart, hustle, and plenty of style inspiration.
Episode Three: Featuring Wedding Planner Ann Beggs
Episode three of the Hitched Podcast takes a glamorous turn with the incredible Ann Beggs of Ann Nicholas Weddings. Ann shares her extraordinary journey into the wedding planning world, which began with none other than David Tennant’s wedding!
From that star-studded start, Ann has built a career crafting unforgettable celebrations for couples across the UK. In this episode, she reveals her secrets for creating truly personal weddings, shares behind-the-scenes stories from her most memorable events, and dishes out expert tips for a stress-free planning process.
It’s an inspiring and entertaining look at the magic of wedding planning from one of the industry’s best.
Episode Four: Featuring Hitched Editor & Wedding Expert Zoe Burke
Who better to bring our mini-series to a close than our very own Editor, Zoe Burke?
Zoe is a leading UK wedding expert, media personality and Editor of Hitched. With many years (more than she'd like to count) of experience at the forefront of the wedding industry, Zoe shares her insights into the latest trends, from colourful celebrations to the rise of social media-savvy weddings.
She offers invaluable advice for couples navigating their planning journey and dishes on what it’s like to lead one of the UK’s leading wedding platforms. Packed with tips, stories, and Zoe’s trademark wit, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves weddings or just wants a peek behind the curtain of the industry!
The Hitched Podcast Series One: What Not to Do When Planning a Wedding
Did you catch the first series of our wedding planning podcast, What Not to Do When Planning a Wedding?
We spend a lot of time telling you what to do when it comes to wedding planning, and how to do it, but it takes time to read all those articles. So now, you can listen to our advice, insight, and sometimes frankly a bit unhinged chat as we talk through what you shouldn't be doing.
Hosted by Hitched Editor Zoe Burke, who has over 11 years' of experience working in digital wedding planning, and Nina Beer, the first person in the UK to start a company purely specialising in on-the-day coordination, who has been helping wedding days run smoothly for more than two decades, they will walk you through the entire wedding experience, across four episodes.
Episode One: Where to Begin When Planning a Wedding
In episode one, Zoe and Nina talk through the planning - how to set a budget, how to plan with your partner, when to send your wedding invitations, what bridesmaids are really there for and more. You can listen to episode one on Spotify right now.
Episode Two: Getting Ready for the Wedding
It's the wedding morning and there's SO much to think about. This is where Nina's working day starts, so she's seen it all and knows exactly what you need to do - and not do - to ensure your wedding morning has the vibe you want it to have. From her handy hacks for your wedding flowers, to how time actually alters when you are walking down the aisle (we are 99% sure this is a scientific fact), you're going to need to listen to this ahead of the big day.
Episode Three: Canapes, Catering & Confetti
We're leaving the wedding ceremony in episode three, and are talking canapes (do crisps count?), confetti (how much do you need? How do you throw it? What type is best for the confetti photos you want?) and your cocktail hour. Zoe and Nina discuss whether you should have staged photos, and Zoe nearly breaks Nina out by asking if a table plan is really necessary...
Episode Four: It's Party Time
Episode four does what it says on the tin! It's time to talk about the party. The entertainment, the music, the food and the favours. Oh, the favours. Are we still doing them? Why is Zoe talking about processed sandwich meats - what does that have to do with weddings?! You're going to have to listen to find out...
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