Bringing the UK Wedding Community Together: Inside the First Hitched Summer Social

On August 7, Hitched, the leading wedding platform in the UK, hosted its first-ever Hitched Summer Social at the Wagtail London rooftop, welcoming more than 100 guests to an evening event focused on spotlighting modern wedding planning. 

Created as a celebration of the people at the heart of weddings, the Hitched Summer Social brought together engaged couples, leading wedding professionals found on Hitched, creators, influencers, and members of the press for a night of connection and community. Among the guests were influencers and creators, including Love Island All-Stars 2024 Winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare, whose wedding is one of the UK’s most anticipated this year.

The evening featured multiple vendors from the Hitched marketplace, giving guests the chance to experience their products and services firsthand. This included Laura Alston from To Have & To Hold Content, Michael Walls from Michael Walls Music, Raquel Rose from By Raquel Rose, Emma Aspris from Art by Emma Aspris, Kelly Caira from House of Colour, Mike Puddiford from Foto Gene, Catherine Ewing from Wedding Flower Company, and Thomas Henchman from Story of Us. 

Alongside the vendor experiences, a panel discussion explored modern wedding planning and how couples’ needs and expectations continue to evolve, featuring Chloe Lansdowne, Hitched Head of Marketing; Julia Pham, Sales and Weddings Manager for ETM Group; Rima Barakeh Smith, Hitched Vendor Retention Manager; and special guests Molly Smith and Tom Clare.

While Hitched has always been focused on helping couples discover and connect with the right wedding professionals, events like this create an opportunity to bring the incredible community together in person — connecting the couples planning their weddings with the vendors, creators, and team members helping to shape them.

If you’re planning your wedding in the UK, be sure to visit Hitched to discover expert inspiration, trusted wedding suppliers, and everything you need to plan your perfect day.