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Practical guides on budgeting, venues, halal catering, guest lists and more, to help you plan your nikah and walima with confidence.
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Ummi Chowdhury: Bridal Artistry with an Editorial Eye
Meet Ummi Chowdhury, the London and Essex bridal hair and makeup artist with a London Runway editorial credit, a dedicated travelling team and bookings available across the UK and internationally.
PlanMyNikah vs Hitched for Muslim Weddings
An honest comparison of PlanMyNikah and Hitched for UK Muslim couples, covering vendor discovery, planning tools, faith-specific needs and which platform suits whom.
Questions to Ask a Muslim Wedding Venue Before Booking
Take this checklist to every venue viewing: halal catering, prayer space, segregation layouts, capacity, hidden costs, access, timings and contract terms.
What Is Mahr? A Practical Guide for UK Muslim Couples
Mahr is the marriage gift the groom agrees to give the bride as part of the nikah. Learn what it can include, who decides it and how to record it clearly.
Nikah vs Walima: What Is the Difference?
The nikah is the Islamic marriage contract; the walima is the meal and celebration held after the marriage. Compare their purpose, timing, hosts and planning needs.
How Much Does a Muslim Wedding Cost in the UK?
A realistic breakdown of what a Muslim wedding in the UK costs across the mehndi, nikah, barat and walima — with honest figures by region and category.
The Complete Muslim Wedding Timeline: Nikah, Mehndi, Barat & Walima
A clear, event-by-event guide to how a Muslim wedding unfolds in the UK — from the mehndi night through the nikah, barat and walima, with what to expect at each stage.
What is a Walima? The Islamic Wedding Feast Explained
The walima is the Sunnah feast hosted by the groom's family after the nikah. Learn what it is, when it should be held, and how to plan one in the UK.
What is a Barat? The Groom's Wedding Procession Explained
The barat is the groom's side arriving at the wedding venue — one of the most celebrated moments in a South Asian Muslim wedding. Here is what it involves and how to plan it.
What is a Mehndi Night? Traditions, Meaning & How to Plan Yours
The mehndi night is one of the most joyful pre-wedding celebrations in South Asian Muslim culture. Here is what it involves, the traditions behind it, and how to plan one in the UK.
What is a Nikah? The Complete Guide for UK Muslim Couples
The nikah is the Islamic marriage contract, the heart of a Muslim wedding. This guide explains what happens during the ceremony, who needs to be present, and what to expect as a couple in the UK.
How to Plan Your Nikah: A Step-by-Step Timeline
A calm, month-by-month plan from the day you set a date to the morning of your nikah — so nothing important slips through the cracks.
How to plan a nikah on a budget
A realistic, category-by-category breakdown of where Muslim couples actually spend, and the three line items that quietly blow most budgets.
The complete guide to halal wedding catering in the UK
From HMC-certified caterers to managing dietary needs across the nikah and walima — everything you need to feed your guests beautifully and within budget.
How to choose the perfect nikah venue
Capacity, segregation, in-house catering rules and the questions to ask before you put down a deposit.
Managing a big family guest list without losing your mind
A practical system for both families' invitations, event-by-event RSVPs, plus-ones and final venue and catering numbers.
Your nikah planning timeline: a month-by-month checklist
A calm, sequenced plan from the day you set a date to the morning of the nikah.
Why every couple should build a wedding website
One link that answers every guest question — timings, directions, dress code and RSVPs.