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Zoe Burke

Zoe Burke

Editor

Zoe is a leading UK wedding expert and Editor of Hitched.co.uk. She has over 10 years’ experience working in the wedding industry, having started at Hitched back in 2012. She frequently shares her expert wedding advice and tips with leading UK publications, including BBC radio, Newsweek, The Independent, Stylist, the Metro and even the Today Show.

Zoe's Experience:

Zoe fell in love with the wedding industry when she started working as an intern at Hitched, back in the summer of 2012. She quickly grasped the importance of digital content when it came to planning something as big as a wedding, and focused on specialising in best-in-class wedding SEO. 

Since starting out at Hitched, Zoe has gone on to lead digital content offerings for several well-known UK wedding brands, including You & Your Wedding magazine, Confetti, The National Wedding Shows, London Bridal Fashion Week, Bridal Buyer and more. She also played a key part in the Government-backed UK Weddings Taskforce during the pandemic. 

She came back to Hitched in spring 2021, first focusing on their social media content, before being made Editor of the leading UK wedding brand in December 2021.

Since becoming Editor, she has focused on leading an editorial team dedicated to making couples feel excited about planning weddings that truly represent them, and working with wedding professionals to ensure the content on Hitched is fair and representative for them too. 

Zoe is often quoted by national media outlets in her capacity as a wedding expert, and regularly contributes to Q&As with couples on the Hitched social media channels. 

Zoe's Areas of Expertise:

Zoe is a bit of an all-rounder when it comes to wedding expertise, due to the length of time she’s been in the industry. There is nothing she doesn’t know about wedding planning, and takes great pride in championing the unique and special UK wedding industry.

Zoe's Favourite Thing About Weddings:

Whilst she thinks there are many excellent things about the UK wedding industry, Zoe’s favourite thing about it is how it is made up by so many small, independent businesses - usually run by women. There is no other industry in the world that compares, and has so many female leaders.

Zoe's Favourite Part of a Wedding:

Her favourite wedding moment has to be the speeches - if they’re good! A good wedding speech, that someone has taken time over and made really special, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for lots of people, and it’s something that should be really cherished.

Zoe's Best Piece of Wedding Advice:

Zoe would always advise couples to ensure they are at the centre of everything they plan - she is often quoted as saying “There is no ‘have to’ in weddings. The only thing you really need to do is sign your paperwork, everything else is up to you.”

She believes that all weddings should be a true reflection of the couple they’re about - not the traditions or structures many believe you should follow.

Zoe's Proudest Career Moment to Date:

Zoe’s proudest career moment to date is serving on the UK Weddings Taskforce, and working with the UK Government to establish a safe roadmap for the wedding industry. “Connecting with couples and businesses during that time was something I will never forget,” she explains.

“Whilst it was an incredibly difficult time, it allowed me to develop an even greater understanding of our industry and needs, and I’ve built lifelong relationships out of the work I did in that time.”

She received an Outstanding Services to Industry award from The Wedding Industry Awards on behalf of the UK Weddings Taskforce in February 2022.

Articles published by Zoe Burke

30 Affordable Wedding Photographers with Prices Starting Under £1,000
Photography
Discover a range of affordable wedding photographers offering unique styles and packages to capture every special moment of your big day
20 Beautiful Blue Wedding Flower Ideas
Flowers
Explore the beauty of blue wedding flowers with expert tips on blue bridal bouquets, flower pairings, and stunning options for blue flower arrangements
Wedding Dress Bustle 101: What is a Bustle & How to Bustle a Wedding Dress
Wedding Fashion
Everything you need to know about wedding dress bustles, including what they are, how to add one, the different types, and how to bustle your gown
25 Irish Wedding Songs from Meaningful to Modern
Wedding Songs
A round up of the most beautiful Irish wedding songs, from classic ceremony music to romantic ballads and traditional aisle walk picks
150+ Cute Couple Captions for Instagram
Photography
Browse over 150 of the best Instagram couple captions for every kind of relationship, from dating to newlyweds, with cute, funny and romantic options to suit every post
The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Bathroom Baskets
Beauty and Wellbeing
Discover what to put in a wedding bathroom basket with our ultimate checklist of must-have toiletries, beauty fixes, and essentials to keep your guests comfortable
The Must-Have Wedding Website FAQs to Include & Answer
Planning Essentials
Make your wedding website a one-stop info hub with these essential FAQs, covering dress codes, plus-ones, dietary needs, and more to keep your guests informed and stress-free
Good Morning Messages for Him: 15 Texts to Make His Day
Planning Essentials
Make his morning with a romantic text message! We've rounded up the best text messages for him, as well as how to craft the perfect text
20 Show-Stopping Luxury Wedding Cakes
Cakes
Discover the most exquisite luxury wedding cake designers in the UK, known for their stunning craftsmanship, artistic flair, and unforgettable flavours
30 Best Luxury Wedding Planners in the UK
Planning Essentials
Discover the 30 best luxury wedding planners in the UK, showcasing top-tier experts known for their impeccable attention to detail, creativity, and skills
35 Ways to Have a Fairytale Wedding
Planning Essentials
Planning a fairytale wedding? From fairytale wedding dresses to magical wedding venues, we have everything you could need here
Hitched Works With OpenAI's Operator for Easy Wedding Planning
News
Wedding planning can be made even easier now that Hitched has teamed up with OpenAI's Operator to learn together how AI can aid wedding planning
80 Best Karaoke Duet Songs to Take on Together
Wedding Songs
Looking for the perfect duet for your next karaoke night? From romantic ballads to fun, upbeat anthems, our list of the best karaoke duets has something for every duo
35 Best Sexy Movies for Couples to Watch Together
Beauty and Wellbeing
Looking for the best sexy movies to watch as a couple? From steamy thrillers to passionate romances, we’ve rounded up the hottest films
40 Bridesmaid Group Chat Names, Introduction Ideas & Advice
Planning Essentials
From cute and funny names to essential dos and don’ts, here’s your ultimate guide to creating the perfect bridesmaid group chat
How to Book a Registrar for Your Wedding Explained
Planning Essentials
Booking a registrar is an essential step in planning your UK wedding, ensuring your ceremony is legally binding. Here's a simple guide to help you book a registrar