London Brides

Hi Lil Miss Red

I live in East London and work in South East London too (well, central south east that is!), didn't grow up in London and the wedding's not in London though.

Yeaaa! Thought I was alone. Where abouts are you?

I live in the Docklands and work in lewisham

Not a bride but for the sake of completeness, Streatham way - and getting married in the New Forest, Hampshire.

Im a London Bride!

Live in Greenwich and getting married at the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich. Cant wait!!!!

Have lived in London since I was 11!

I looked at that venue for our reception but they said they werent taking bookings for when I wanted to get married. So am getting married in Deptrford and reception in Rotherhite

I'm a bit further out, in Walthamstow at the moment (looking to buy a house, probably Gants Hill way) and I work in London Bridge.

Should be getting married in Essex (don't want to say where just yet until we've booked it properly, OH wants to keep them on their toes and haggle...so I don't want to say anything in case it doesn't go to plan!)

My best friend lives in Walthamstow.

Hope all goes to plan with the venue ? Have you got a date in mind or is this dependent on venue?

I dont live in London (further out towards Reading), but we're getting married in Ruislip, North-West London as thats where my OH is from. I also work in West London!

Oo great topic. do any of u know places to get chocs and sweets in bulk for a low price down expensive london?

We get married in SW London Kingston we live in surrey but I am a NW London girl at heart!!?

I'm getting my mints from Costco....

I'm South London born and bred....

Getting married in a church in Greenwich and my reception is at Blackheath Halls!

x

I love London, going to be up that way a fair bit this year as I have quite a few weddings to do in and around.

I'm Birmingham but felt left out ?

I live in Greenwich too. Not getting married here, if I was it would deffo be Trafalgar Tavern. We are going up north to get married- we are both from there originally.

South East London till I die (or get shot)!

Lol!! I agree!

I'm London, too!

We're Maida Vale/St John's Wood.

Don't have a card unfortunately

I dont know of any but have you checked ebay? I had a look on their a while ago when I was trying to get costs on sweet hearts and chocolates and the prices seemed ok

I live in Lewisham but getting married in Leicestershire

Souf London girl here

I was born in Croydon (☹️) but I've lived on the borders of south-west London as long as I can remember. My dad grew up in Balham and Tooting and my grandparents and auntie still live in Tooting, so now I've moved to Balham (to be near them) I feel like I've reached my spiritual home Richmond was never really 'me'!

I didn't even move out of London for uni, lived in London Bridge for a couple of years which was heaven and I so wish we could afford it now!

Getting married in Wandsworth Town Hall and then having the reception in Teddington (but no-one apart from FutureMrsC will know where that is!).

I was a London bride (born and raised in Putney, wedding in Thailand and blessing in Putney).

I am now a HIB in Sutton which is on the Surrey/South West London border!

I love hearing about London/Surrey weddings esp. when I know some of the places...been to several weddings at Wandsworth town hall.

Yeeaaaa. Love that there are are so many of us!

Does anyone know of a good bridal alterations company? I've bought a pre loved dress and think I will need to alter it before my big day.

ok technically I'm Kent (Dartford) but family are all from Bermondsey and ex husband was a bermondsey boy aswell so pretty much have spent my entire life growingup in the area!

Work in the city now!

Lil Miss Red....there is a place in orpington that my friend used for her dress last year and she couldn't fault them. She had a tea dress but heavily beaded need to be taken in and up and they charged £60 which I think is pretty reasonable (btw the bottome of the dress was a couple fo layers and had a jaggered appearance - sounds weird but lovely so a bit of work involved). Dunno if too far to travel for you but website is http://www.designeralterations.co.uk/

Thanks Nicol that's great. Orpington isnt far at all for me. Its good to know they can work with beads as my dress has lots of sequins and pearls on.

I have the contact details for a seamstress in Lewisham (she works at the fabric shop- Rolls and Rems). If you want her details let me know.

I know where Teddington is! Providing you mean Teddington, Middlesex! I work in West London and have been to Teddington a few times for work.

Where abouts are you getting married? We looked all around Harrow at venues!

xxx

Ohhh KV that would be great! I used to love going in Rolls & Rems when I was younger and will be getting fabric for my BM's sashes from there. Could you mesage me them please.

I have used a lady in Hither Green a few years ago when I wanted a dress altered she was really good. Went passed yesterday but as the shutters were down couldnt see if she was still there.

Also thanks again Nicol, phoned that place you suggested and the quote was quiet good

Haha.. I'm looking for a seamstress too and was about to pop the question today. Lil Miss Red, are you already having your dress alter at this early stage?

I was born in Harrow.. still have my Nan over that way..

Cricket Bride my mum lives in West Hampstead we lived in St Johns Wood for a while.. loved living there! ?

I just realised I sound like some kind of nomad!?

Hey Summer Bee. Not having it altered yet. Am hoping the healthy eating, walking and exercise will help but just wanted to gather recommendations. Think I'm one of the few 2012 brides in this thread so wanted to get a little directory of names before you guys go hahaha.

Plus want to get an idea of costs so they can also be factored into the budget

Yay, no-one ever knows where it is!