Short answer: if you already plan your wedding in Bridebook or Hitched, using its built-in guest list and RSVP tools keeps everything in one place. If your guests are slow to fill in online forms, or you want the chasing, meal choices and dietary needs handled for you inside WhatsApp, AisleReply is built for that one job.
This comparison is written by AisleReply. We checked Bridebook's own pages on 22 October 2026. We could not load Hitched's own website when we checked, so for Hitched we have kept to what we could confirm and suggest you look at its site directly.
At a glance
| Bridebook | Hitched | AisleReply | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | UK planning platform with free tools and a supplier directory | Large UK planning site and supplier directory, part of The Knot Worldwide | WhatsApp RSVP service for UK weddings |
| Price | Free tools ("Start today, it's free") | Check hitched.co.uk | One-off: £149, £349 or £599 |
| How guests reply | On your Bridebook wedding website, by finding their name | Check hitched.co.uk | Inside a personal WhatsApp message |
| Guest list | Import from a spreadsheet or CSV, plus-ones, multiple events, export for seating | Guest list manager in the app | Done-for-you import of your list |
| Dietary needs | Yes | Check hitched.co.uk | Yes, plus meal choices and allergies in the chat |
| Reminders | Not described in the RSVP guide we read; you can message guests from your inbox | Check hitched.co.uk | Scheduled reminders on Standard and Premium; one on Essential |
| Languages | Not covered on the pages we checked | Not checked | Guests reply in 50+ languages |
| Supplier directory and planning tools | Yes | Yes | No |
How Bridebook RSVPs work
Bridebook's guest list tool lets you build a custom RSVP form, set a deadline and email it to guests, then track replies, dietary requirements and plus-ones. You can set up several wedding events, import your list from a spreadsheet or CSV and export it for your seating plan. The wedding website is a separate free tool.
According to Bridebook's help guide, guests open your wedding website link and tap the RSVP section, with no login or download. They need to enter their name exactly as it appears on your guest list, then they can reply for their party and edit their answers later. Guests must be assigned to an event to find themselves. That is a sensible design, and it works well when guests are happy to visit a website.
What we could confirm about Hitched
Hitched is one of the UK's best-known wedding planning sites and supplier directories, and it is part of The Knot Worldwide. Its app includes a guest list manager alongside a budget tracker and supplier search. We were unable to load hitched.co.uk itself during our check on 22 October 2026, so we have not described its RSVP flow or prices here rather than guess. If you already use Hitched, look at its guest list and wedding website tools first; they may be all you need.
Where AisleReply is different
- No website visit. Guests reply in a personal WhatsApp message instead of finding a link and typing their name to match your list.
- Reminders are automatic. On Standard and Premium, guests who have not replied get a gentle reminder on your schedule, so you do not have to send the awkward "did you get my invite?" message.
- More than 50 languages. Guests answer in their own language and you read English.
- Done-for-you setup. The AisleReply team builds your event, imports the list and sets up the questions.
- A caterer-ready export. On Standard and Premium you can download a spreadsheet with meal choices and dietary needs.
What AisleReply does not do: it is not a planning platform. There is no supplier directory, budget tracker or wedding website. You may well keep using Bridebook or Hitched for planning and suppliers either way.
Which should you choose?
- Stick with Bridebook or Hitched if you plan everything there already, your guests are comfortable with an online form, and a free or built-in tool matters more than automated chasing.
- Choose AisleReply if replies are slow to come in, your family lives on WhatsApp, you have guests who prefer another language, or you simply want someone else to collect and chase the answers.
AisleReply is a one-off £149, £349 or £599 per wedding, with no subscription. See the pricing page, or read our comparison of AisleReply and Joy.
Questions
Can I use Bridebook for wedding RSVPs?
Yes. Bridebook's free guest list tool lets you build a custom RSVP form, set a deadline and email it to guests. Guests reply on your Bridebook wedding website by finding their name.
Can I use Hitched for wedding RSVPs?
Hitched offers wedding planning tools including a guest list manager in its app. We could not load hitched.co.uk during our check on 22 October 2026, so please check its site for current RSVP features and any costs.
Why pay for AisleReply if Bridebook is free?
You pay for replies inside WhatsApp with no website visit, automatic reminders on Standard and Premium, replies in 50+ languages and done-for-you setup. If you do not need those, a free tool is a sensible choice.
Can I use AisleReply alongside Bridebook or Hitched?
Yes. You can keep planning and finding suppliers on those platforms and use AisleReply only to collect replies. Pick one place to hold the final guest list for your caterer.
Does AisleReply have a supplier directory?
No. AisleReply only handles RSVPs, meal choices, dietary needs and reminders over WhatsApp.
Let your guests reply inside WhatsApp
AisleReply is in private beta for UK couples. A personal WhatsApp message for every guest, replies in one place, a live headcount for you, and gentle reminders for the ones who go quiet.