Discussions from Planning

Hi all, last week my boyfriend proposed to me me with the ring we chose together. It's a blue topaz with diamonds in a 9ct white gold band. I've only worn it a week and today I noticed the underside...

We're having a family get together the day before our wedding. Most of our families have never met because mine live abroad. We're getting together in the afternoon for afternoon tea and I was...

Hi guys!! I need some advice or ideas for my bridesmaid situation!! Basically, I have a group of best friends (6 of us) who I love all to pieces!! I can't really afford to have them all as my...

Hi everyone! Me and my partner are looking to do a small wedding on a budget. Inviting close family and friends only (40-70 at a push) I'm not really sure where to start though or what's best, so if...

I think I've found a reception venue that works for us- 10 min drive from ceremony venue, looks nice, is quite inexpensive to hire, and communication so far has been brilliant. And no extra charges...

As the post really...how many canapes should we allow for each guest? Thanks in advance =0)

Is anyone else not having confetti at their weddings? basically we can have confetti at the registry office but we decided against it, basically the way i see it is im gonna spend all day trying to...

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...

Now I'm an old married I'm trying to sort out all the changing of name stuff! Have tried a search but all questions seems to be about certificates, rather than what I need to know! I'm probably just...

So we are having a small ceremony of only 20 people and I am thinking of then doing speeches at the evening ceremony with all the guest, but then what time would we start the ceremony in the evening?...

Hello! I've not been on here since before I got married, so firstly apologies for being a part timer... it's my friend's hen night tonight and I've just been told we're supposed to bring games for the...

My wedding is taking place at Marylebone Town Hall in May. Has anyone else married there before or have attended a wedding there. Not sure on timings arrival, think service is 20 mins. Have elderly...

Hi, This sounds like I want to rush through getting married but it is more of a practical thing as i have a little one and need to plan ahead! I just wondered if anyone knew how long an average...

Does anyone else have a headache all the time when it comes to wedding planning?? Not for anything particular like things going wrong or people moaning just literally a massive headache because you...

Hi all, new member here. Me and my boyfriend are in the very early stages of planning a low key, low budget wedding for next year (May or September). Neither of us are particularly fancy people and my...

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...

Hi all, Anyone planning on using (or already has) the Wedshoots app and adding the page to their Hitched website? I created an album in the app and added a photo to test. I can see the photo has been...

Hey everyone! I was thinking about using a photo app for my wedding so that guests can upload pictures taken at the event. I'd prefer to keep the photos private among those who attended. If anyone is...

Hi everyone! I'm getting married in June 2025 and I'm trying to think of little ways to incorporate personal touches throughout the wedding. I keep seeing signs on the bar for his and hers drinks, but...

Hi everyone, I’d really like to get some opinions on a drama with one of my bridesmaids... So I have 6 bridesmaids altogether (2 cousins who I was close growing up with and my half sister (who arnt...

Hi all! Not a regular hitcher here - am usually found on Babytalk. It's my sister's hen party this weekend and as chief BM I guess I am responsible for the event. I was looking for some not too riske...

Hey everyone, I wondered if anyone knew of a supplier who could arrange a basketball arcade game to our wedding in Sussex? It's a bit of a difficult one to google so thought I would ask on here!

OH and I are currently looking at different hymns to have as part of our service as we met with our vicar yesterday! (And had our Banns read in church today!!) we have chosen two hymns, give me joy...

We would like to get married on 22/08/26 and are looking for a ceremony space only for up to 70 people. I'm struggling to find venue's in the City of London that will accommodate the ceremony only....

Is asking people to be bridesmaid etc, 2 years before the potential wedding, too early? When did everyone ask people? We’re having an engagement party in a few weeks and I wanted to ask people, my...

Hi everyone! I have recently got engaged and we have decided on 2028 as the year to get married. The wedding planning space is quite overwhelming but I’m so excited to get going with it. If you...

I'm looking for simple and fun games to pass the evening and cheer myself up.

This is mostly just a vent, but I’m beginning to get frustrated with my future in-laws. Mainly OH’s brother and sister-in-law. Because OH and I have a long distance relationship I’ve only met them a...

Hi, I'm getting married at the end of November and we are stuck on table names, even something a little different would be good, we don't really want reindeers or carols though. We've got 9 tables...

Hey everyone 💍 I hope this is okay to post. I’m working on a personal project that was born out of my own experience planning my wedding. While I was excited and grateful, I also found the process...