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Elaine
Tea/coffee after the meal?
Elaine, 22 April, 2025 at 22:02

Hi all, My fiancé and I in the process of sourcing caterers for our wedding, and are struggling with tea and coffee etiquette - what do you think? We both like drinking tea/coffee, and often feel at...

John, 12 hours ago 10 294
Nicole
Wedding budget
Nicole, 16 July, 2023 at 21:23

Hi, It’s coming to the time where I need to put down a deposit for a wedding venue. I have one I really like but it’s quite expensive and we’d have to take a loan out to pay it all off. I’ve seen...

ModestalElry, friday 7-Nov-25 8 515
Aimee
Bridesmaids
Aimee, 20 February, 2025 at 17:03

Hi, Me and my partner are getting married in May next year and we are stuck on bridesmaid costs. Does anyone have advice on who pays for dresses/hair/makeup? Thanks,Aimee

Yutou, friday 7-Nov-25 11 266 1
Lucy
Skylark country club administration
Lucy, 16 July, 2023 at 11:08

Anyone getting married there next year? Have you heard anything about your date from them yet? What are your thoughts with everything going on recently?

Markus, friday 7-Nov-25 4 260
Leelee
Mixed age bridesmaids
Leelee, 11 July, 2023 at 18:56

Hi, It’s looking like I’m going to have 5 bridesmaids ranging from age 11 to 28. Do you think the age range is ok? Originally, I was going to have the youngest one as a flower girl but multiple...

Lowyrep, friday 7-Nov-25 6 105
H & B
Bridesmaid already busy on potential wedding date?
H & B, 2 December, 2024 at 18:42

Hi everyone, this is my first post!! We got engaged in November 2024 and are just starting to look at venues. We ideally want to be married next year, there’s a venue we love and are going to see it...

Blockblastmodapk, thursday 6-Nov-25 13 224
Caitlin
Social media uploads on wedding day
Caitlin, 1 June, 2024 at 19:05

Hello girls Has anyone had to navigate through the fine line of guests posting pictures of you on social media on your wedding day?!! I don’t have a problem with people taking pictures together or of...

Harry, wednesday 5-Nov-25 19 1,723 1
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Food for photographers etc.
Aimee, 15 February, 2024 at 14:24

Hi all What is the appropriate etiquette for providing food for people you have hired? We have two photographers and a videographer (or two, not sure yet). The photographers have said they don't...

Rhami, sunday 2-Nov-25 34 1,466 2
Hattie
Can i send a fax from my phone?
Hattie, 17 July, 2024 at 05:39

Hi, I’m frequently on the go and don’t always have access to a computer. Is there a way to send faxes directly from my phone?

Namritakapoor121, saturday 1-Nov-25 96 582
Janice
Being 'given away' - but not by father of the bride
Janice, 29 May, 2024 at 09:08

Hi there, I have asked my cousin to walk me down the aisle as my Dad is no longer with us. Has anyone else had another family member walk them down the aisle, and did that person have to fulfil...

Rosie, friday 31-Oct-25 10 381
W
The politics of invitations
Wtb&Htb2026, 5 August, 2025 at 19:33

We're getting married next year, not the first time for either of us. I no longer have any aunts or uncles however I do have quite a few cousins. Ideally I don't want to invite all of my cousins as...

Wale, friday 31-Oct-25 3 60
Natalia
Do you tip suppliers?
Natalia, 6 June, 2025 at 19:33

I’m a US citizen and normally in American weddings couples tip the suppliers, is that a thing in the UK? If not, do you just give them a thank you card? Also, is a father/daughter dance customary in...

Parker, thursday 30-Oct-25 8 209 2
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Family pregnancy announcement
Nicholas, 5 January, 2024 at 08:44

Hi I’m looking for some advice. My fiancé and I are planning a September wedding in France mainly with family and some of our friends. His family will be travelling over from Canada. We have found a...

CarmenCHunt, wednesday 29-Oct-25 1 255
S
Sister in-law dress drama
Sydney, 24 August, 2025 at 14:18

My sister in law has said she wants to wear a bold Red dress when my colours are baby blues and blush pinks / oranges. Shes doing this to cause drama how would you handle it or am i being OTT?

National, wednesday 29-Oct-25 3 65
Alice
Kids activities - help I’m childless!
Alice, 27 August, 2024 at 11:25

Kids are very welcome at our wedding, and if they all come there will be around 5 toddlers around 2 years old and 3 girls between 9-11 years old. I’m trying to prepare as much as possible so they and...

Keo, tuesday 28-Oct-25 10 154
S
Celebrant wedding
Shelley, 27 January, 2024 at 22:35

Hello, I like the idea of a celebrant wedding, but do you have to do the legal bit before hand, or can you have a celebrant wedding and get married after ?

Markus, thursday 23-Oct-25 10 465
Elizabeth
Have we done a Faux Pas?
Elizabeth, 16 October, 2024 at 09:36

Hello, My partner and I are getting married early next year and when we broke the news we let some of our nearest and dearest know. In this group was a couple who have been “on the rocks” for some...

Fenahy, monday 20-Oct-25 3 395 1
Janet
Web site - menu options
Janet, 13 April, 2024 at 12:44

Hi, For my wedding meal I’m having 2 choices for starters, mains and desserts. I really need 3 drop downs added to the rsvp section. I have added and amended the one existing menu drop down but it...

Oleksandr, saturday 18-Oct-25 8 529 1
S
Glassware hire
Sarah, 3 October, 2024 at 07:36

H there can anyone help with my glassware hire dilemma. We need to hire all wines glasses, champagne flutes etc and quotes are coming in really high. Please can anyone suggest alternatives or cheaper...

James, friday 17-Oct-25 3 95
Isabella
Facebook group instead of website?
Isabella, 10 June, 2025 at 12:07

We’re wanting to keep our wedding super relaxed, and like the idea of a private wedding Facebook group to keep people in the loop & we figured it also means people can post their photos/videos on...

Alvaro, thursday 16-Oct-25 5 93 1
Gemma
Wedding cars
Gemma, 7 June, 2024 at 07:38

Hi ladies (and gents) We've ordered wedding cars for 3 hours (which is there package) but the photographer said he thinks photos will take us over this time. I'm yet to contact the car company but has...

Tbsua, wednesday 15-Oct-25 5 102
T Godwin
Proper Etiquette
T Godwin, 14 May, 2025 at 00:41

We are hosting our daughter’s welcome reception for all our out of town guests after the rehearsal dinner. Since we’re having this get together which includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres, is it still...

Otis, tuesday 14-Oct-25 6 93
D
Son of the Bride- Bride Escort
Donna, 10 June, 2024 at 10:12

I love my dad very much but ive always said my son would walk me down the aisle. He'll be 23 by the time we get married. I have two queries.. is there anything I can have my dad do so that he doesn't...

Amna, sunday 12-Oct-25 10 424
Cazpot88
Payments for photography
Cazpot88, 20 February, 2024 at 18:01

Hey beauts, need some advice We found a photographer on Facebook who charge different amounts depending on how many hours you want They've already sent me their bank details for the deposit, which is...

ModestalElry, wednesday 8-Oct-25 6 194
Hayley
5 Siblings and 2 Close Friends - How on earth do i choose?!
Hayley, 30 September, 2025 at 00:57

Recently engaged, about to confirm with our venue and v excited to marry the love of my life. Been together 10 years but still can’t decide how to sort out my bridal party. We’re both brides so doing...

RomanticGreenStation, friday 3-Oct-25 1 28
Haley
Dad can't make it to my wedding
Haley, 17 August, 2024 at 09:59

Hi all, hoping to get some ideas. We are getting married in the UK i'm originally from NZ. Due to health and other reasons my dad can't make it over. He hasn't actually told me this, but i know he...

Steve, friday 3-Oct-25 3 191
D
Wedding date dilemma
Daria, 27 August, 2023 at 11:11

Hey all! Looking for some advice here… My partner and I have been discussing wedding plans but have not formally set a date yet. We have been looking into a venue for April next year but have not...

Steve, monday 29-Sep-25 5 553
J
Vendor - any advice, I'd really appreciate it!
Jenny, 4 April, 2025 at 12:36

Hi, I'm getting married in 4 months & we paid a vendor to decorate our wedding venue. Sunday - I emailed with some reimbursement questions, received a bounce back. Checked their website and it's...

Vicky, tuesday 23-Sep-25 3 107
J
Mother in law behaviour
Junior, 20 April, 2025 at 08:14

Good morning all, I'm new to the site and am looking for advice as to how to handle this situation. Yesterday my fiancée had her hen do in London. There was a group of 27 that attended in total that...

Lenson, tuesday 23-Sep-25 2 266
Cazpot88
Ex wife at wedding
Cazpot88, 4 February, 2025 at 10:53

Hi beauts, I touched upon this last year, and got such amazing support from you all We're getting married in August (eeeek not long now 😁), and for my stepdaughters, me and my fiance had agreed that...

Katrin, friday 19-Sep-25 7 402
Bethan
Getting ready away from the venue
Bethan, 3 September, 2025 at 13:15

Hi everyone, I am getting married at Shotton Grange in Northumberland in 2026. The venue have confirmed that there is a wedding there the day before ours so we are unable to get into the Bridal Suite...

Bethan, wednesday 3-Sep-25 13
C
Room allocation
Chloe, 1 April, 2024 at 17:47

We have our venue which has rooms which we have to allocate but they will pay for. I need some help with a couple of things. 1) We can pre-allocated who we want to stay on site, but how would we...

Jennifer, sunday 31-Aug-25 4 355

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