The People We Couldn't Do Without

No one really. I've done everything myself. My bridesmaid hasn't shown much interest so far. My mum's been excited and interested but she hasn't really done anything practically to help and oh is useless (I showed him my huge list of what's left to do last night and he told me we could get most of it done in a weekend)!

Sorry, I'm similar to bliss_balloons. I have three and my MOH has said "if there's anything I can help with just let me know". As for my mum she's interested now: but just trying to find make-up/hair. My OH says leave it for now we have a year. As for my MIL she did take me wedding dress shopping so if it wasn't for her I wouldn't have a dress right now.

I honestly couldn't do without my MOH and my best friend. Both of them are always excited over every little wedding thing, and are forever asking me if I need any help or when we can do this that and the other
My best friend took me shopping on Friday for centrepiece bits and not only did he have better ideas than I did, but he's also made a mock up of what they'll look like so I can show my family via email.
It's great that their so supportive as it stops me stressing too much and they make sure that we have plenty of non-wedding related hang out time too!

I've only just started planning but had some lovely offers of help already: My OH's aunts are making our invites & cake. My future MIL has been taking us/me to the venues we are interested in (as we don't have a car), and she is going dress shopping with me. She has also offered to pay for the photographer. Sadly, my own parents are in Germany, so they won't be able to help much.

I also wish I had friends here to come dress shopping as well, but the only friend I have here is really busy so I haven't asked her if she wants to come as she hasn't even had time to meet up lately.

I've done it all myself. I have roped in a couple of people here and there, but to be honest they weren't that interested. OH is not interested, although I try and drag him into it and he will do stuff if I ask him - but he always said this was my 'thing' and he's right.

Have missed having parents or siblings around to help - but having read some of the other threads - sometimes makes me thankful I don't!

I've done it all myself too (glad I'm not the only one)

but my oh's best mad has really helped me out as he is the only person I can talk to

For me it would be my SIL, my MIL and my MOH, all have been absolutely amazing!! All have been there for me when iv needed to let off steam, iv dragged them all round several bridal shops several times over, they've all been honest and helpful, between them all they have arranged two hen do'd for me and kept everything a secret which has been a total nightmare not knowing anything but has been amazing because iv had loads of time to focus on the finer details for the wedding as were doing it all ourselves, and alot of DIY projects!

❤️

Mines my brother’s girlfriend, bridesmaid, MOH and my Dad.

My brother’s girlfriend has been there when I decided I wanted to find a stress and keep it secret and when I can’t talk to my OH about things (things he’s not allowed to know about the wedding as it’s a surprise) she’s the first person I go to.

My Bridesmaid and MOH are there whenever I need them and let me talk and talk at them about anything and just try and help. They have never been picky or went over my decisions on their dresses or hair (although I have always asked for their opinion to make sure they are happy with it all).

Finally my Dad, he’s always been my rock anyway as I’m such a daddys girl, but nothing has been too much for him and always given his opinion about things he’s not sure about but in a way where he’s making me think about things.

I would be a mess without these people.

My mum, and my H2B.

My mum lives 250 miles away but has been there with me for all the big things....dress shopping, looking at venues, helping with DIY and guest list.

And my H2B, while not being as hands on as some men are, is there for me and sees when it is becoming stressful and will look afterme and do anything I ask of him in terms of wedding prep.

My best friend H, who isn't a bridesmaid because she didn't want to be! It's her idea of hell to stand up in front of everyone in a dress, but she is always on hand for advice, offers of help, listening to my obsessing.... she's been absolutely wonderful! definitely going to pick her up a gift before the wedding & will ask h2b to thank her in his soeech. she's been far more helpful than my MOH!

So far ive pretty much done it all myself. my family and MoH are over 100 miles away and the OH is useless lol

I have a few

My oh - his been wonderful with planning and has had as much input as me. I haven't had to nag him or vice versa we just seemed to have really worked as a team which is great even on things like invites which I thought would bore him!

my 4 bridesmaids-all 4 have kept me grounded with recent upsets but I won't go into that! All have been very very willing to wear what ever I put them in and no grumbles so far! All have done what I have asked of them and are already in planning mode for my hen do!

my mum & dad - they have been so supportive and probably getting more carried away with lapland then I am! They always ask to see photos and talk about plans etc yet dont push ideas on us. they seemed hesitant at first but that's because they don't want to influence our choices which I think is so so helpful as there is no pressure

so those are my cant do without a for now :-) I think my oh's family will be on there too soon with the bits they are involved in starting to take shape :-)

What a great idea for a thread

My BM (who also happens to be my sister) has been amazing. Particularly in the beginning when my dad and step-mum were less than enthusiastic about my engagement and my plans to marry abroad. They are slowly showing more interest and coming round but she has been my absolute rock! She is making me a wedding cake for our UK celebration, is constantly sending me ideas and happy to talk any time of day about anything wedding related. She was the first one I told about being engaged and she couldn't sleep all night from excitement.

And my girls - my besties. My close group of about 5 girlfriends are always happy to talk weddings and look at ideas even though none are BMs. They get excited at all the small things and are all just waiting for me to announce the big DIY plans lol.

I wouldn't be without any of them.

Agree - awesome thread!

I live 200 miles from my family and bridesmaids, so it's been hard to get everyone together. Saying that, 2 BM's have been awesome; really enthusiastic and keen, helping with DIY and making the effort to come and see me for planning days even though I'm far away, texting me and just wanting to be involved. The other BM's have been great too when I've sent stuff over for an opinion, or gave them an update. Not so proactive. But then, it's my wedding, it's up to me to push it all along! Whats App has been brilliant for making me feel like they are all taking a part in the wedding.

Mum and dad have been great too; I'm very lucky in that they're paying for 80% of the wedding but they haven't imposed any conditions at all, or disagreed with any decisions. Choosing my dress with my mum was the best thing I've done so far.

Just wish I was a bit closer to share more things in person. and I'm sure I'd have a much longer list!!