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Where can I save money on, what do people never remember from a wedding that I don't need to put too much thought into?

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and in desperate need of some impartial advice from people who do't know me. I got engaged in October 2015 and am due to get married on 6/7/16. We've agreed to have...

Me again! We've worked out who's on which table now, and I mocked up a comparatively 'dense' table plan on bits of A4, my final attempt reached A3 size, but I think the finished product ought to be in...

I have pretty sensitive skin, so during the day i just use a simple mineral foundation. The only issue is it doesn't last all day, and I'm after a foundation that will require as little touch up as...

We are recently engaged and have 2 venues that we are looking to select as our wedding reception venue. We are planning to have a small, intimate wedding, with around 30 guests. Both the venues are...

Hello! I'm wondering if there's anyone in the UK (Scotland, ideally) who can recommend a keg hire service? The groom wants to serve Tennents, our venue allows us to BYOB, but we'll need to hire the...

Hi ? im wanting to opening a savings account for all the family to put into for the big day does anyone have any recommendations on which is the best one going at the momant with the best interest...

We have our final meeting with the Registrar today before the wedding. I have a copy of our Order of Day which includes the readings etc, chosen the vows etc a and we have already paid in full in...

Do you think September would be too cold to have an outdoor wedding? Just the ceremony itself would be outdoors (weather permitting of course) and then the meal etc would be indoors. Apparently...

Hi all, newly engaged and starting planning! I'm looking for a barn type venue where we can have an afternoon wedding and go straight into the evening Does anyone know anywhere in the Yorkshire area...

When it comes to transport for your guests who should pay? We are having our ceremony and reception in the same place but, do we provide transportation for day and evening guests or not?

I've been away for a week and come back full of questions! We booked our ceremony for 3pm but as the planning gets further along I feel like it should be at the earlier slot (1.30) - has anyone...

We are having our ceremony in the venue and was curious when you should have the start time? and if anyone else has done this previously would you advise staying at the location the night before?

Hi, everyone! Our venue is providing us with a wedding coordinator both before and on the day - it will be the same person (I have heard of brides who ended up with a new person on the day and hadn't...

Has anyone been? I am getting married abroad so just want an idea if it’s still worth going to or is all venues, photographers, cakes etc that I can’t use. Is there many bridal accessories available?...

Does anyone know how to use this thing??? I cant seem to move people to tables or move the actual tables themselves. Please help

What seems to be the best way people have managed to collect wedding photos that their guests have taken throughout the day & night? - Is it creating a QR code/web uploaded app/scripin etc? -...

Do we are getting married in a church and then off to a big house for wedding reception. However they are both on the same estate! We are both getting ready at the site so no need for pickups....

Hi All, I am new to the forums and have joined after finding lots of useful information here. I have a question regarding the roles of Bridesmaids and Ushers because I have been getting a lot of...

Hi all, as we're only having a small wedding we haven't hired a DJ and are using a PA Sytem instead (PANIC) rather than having to take my laptop to the venue, does anyone have any suggestions for an...

Hello! I'm planning my day on a tight budget and am wondering if others have done this before (ofc they have), but for those who have, what would you say is the priority to put your money into. My...

Hi everyone! My partner and I are deep into wedding planning mode, and we've decided to embrace a bit of heritage — kilts for the groomsmen and close family! 🥃🏴 We're doing a bit of a Scottish twist...

Hi, I was just wondering how people have worked out numbers for their evening buffet? I still havent recieved alot of rsvp's for the evening, do you under cater, or over cater, and by how much? We...

Hi there, looking for some advice re hiring chairs, tables, linens and crockery/cutlery etc for my wedding on 01/10/11. We're doing a DIY reception at a lovely village hall, and looking to be able to...

Hello you lovely lot I’m wondering if you could help please!? We are looking to have a blessing/renew our vows for our 10 year anniversary and Crete has really taken our eye. We’re planning to elope...

Hi everyone! I'm due to marry my football mad fiance on 17th July 2010, the colour theme is based on his football team (black and white), we're having a half time penalty shoot out ( between the...

We have booked a photographer but are looking for a separate videographer who will make a short 5-10min video of the day at a low cost. Does anyone have any recommendations?

I am looking for a template in word or publisher to make our own custom 7" single record labels (poss table centres). Any ideas?

Hello everyone , This is a very difficult one . I've only got my maid of honour and 1 bridesmaid. My maid of honour has been a friend to me for 12 years . The problem I have now , we went wedding...

Are you doing it yourself? Or have you asked someone who can do 'posh' handwriting? My mum suggested one of her friends as they can do that special type of writing, but I just think what a palavour?...