Discussions from Planning

Hi ladies I am currently planning my august 2016 wedding and absolutely love the whole creative side of planning colours, decor, themes and designs! So much so that I have had the wild thought of...

Anyone know Cheltenham? Am considering it for my hen weekend. Looking for somewhere with good restaurants and a couple of great bars with late license, dancing and cocktails! I went to a ben weekend...

Dear all, Bit of a weepy one I'm afraid! Getting married next September, and sadly neither of my parents will be there. Both have passed away due to cancer within the last 5 years and I really want to...

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?

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...

I'm getting married in January 2026. I have already got people asking me what can they can get us as a wedding present. However, I would rather money putting into an account to help with a deposit for...

Hi all, bit controversial I fear, but is there a way I can say 'don't smoke here' without being mean or coming off as too judgemental??? The issue is our venue includes a conservatory and outdoor...

There is a good chance we are going to have two newborns at our wedding, both under 6-8 weeks old. I don't want to leave them out when buying favours for the other children but genuinely don't know...

I'd love to have a photographer and videographer at my wedding but hybrids packages don't seem to be as common as I assumed they were. I also would rather have some fantastic photos and a summary of...

So I had my hair dyed on Saturday (first time ever having it coloured at a salon - check me out, I'm a grownup!) and whilst I absolutely love the colour, I do not love the condition it's in. My...

Random one I know. We are having speeches Halloween wedding and I am looking for a Micheal Myers scare actor to be our flower girl. I gave no idea where to start with looking anyone got any...

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...

For my main hen night i went to spain with some friends and they each had goody bags, now im organising my uk hen night and so far on the list is around 25people, am i supposed to make favours and...

I cant beleive it!! My dream venue has decided it is going to knock down an unused part of the hotel and build 157 new homes, then extend the back of the hotel! I've paid my deposit, there planning...

Hello!! We are getting married on 31st October 2026.We are doing a autumnal type wedding with aspects of Halloween horror Looking for something a bit alternative for our wedding, entertainment,...

Hi everyone! What is the cheapest way to get saved the date cards printed? Unsure how to go about printing my own.. Thank you!

My finance and I have found a location we love but haven’t committed to booking a date as he is worried about the top table as unfortunately both of his parents have passed away and he doesn’t want...

Hiya everyone, I have just got engaged and have been thrown with so many questions. HELP! I don't even know where to start!! Any tips tricks or step by step of anything I should know?

Is anyone inviting their Mum to their hen night? I'm not sure if it's the done thing. I'd rather not have mine there so I don't have to be on my best behaviour but I feel a bit bad as my sister and...

We are having an indoor/outdoor reception and I need some inspo for reception entertainment. We already have a digital Photo Booth and dancing set up. I’m waiting on rates for a silhouette artist, as...

Hi ladies, With 11 days to go my mum has decided we should have OOTD for our ceremony! So my question is, what did those of you who had/are having one include in it? Did you go funny or serious? And...

Hey guys 👋 I am getting married in may 2026 and was wondering if all your thoughts and doings throughout! I am starting to look and research entertainment. I have a fair budget for entertainment but...

Hi girls, I need some advice. My ceremony is at 11am and my afternoon sit down will be at approx 1:30-2pm at a separate venue. We will be having photos taken then travel time to the reception venue,...

Any recommendations. I'm sure i'm going to need something otherwise my dress may not fit. I know it won't feel sexy but...

Hi ! Just wanted some quick advice, ive booked my venue, my reception venue and my room dresser. The reception venue take AGES to reply to emails, sometimes up to a month. Would you class this as...

Hi everyone! Hope planning is going well (wish I’d discovered this forum sooner!) We are getting married May next year & starting to think about invitation designs etc. I am thinking quite a...

Sorry for the randomness of this question are any of you planning (or not planning) to carry a clutch bag at your wedding? I can't imagine holding a bag and a bouquet without loosing one or the other...

We are getting married in Scotland and the Rev. has just emailed me about the price for the Church. He has said aslong as we pay for the organist then a donation as we see fit for the use of the...

Hello ladies!! Fairly new bride here so this is my first forum post! I'm not getting married for a fair while yet, but due to budgeting and other contributing factors, I'm having to look for my...

In an attempt to keep the budget down, we're looking at just doing the registry office bit. However, half the offices nearby don't have interior pictures on their websites - and if they do, they're...