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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...

Helena, an hour ago 23 1,007 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?

Dylan, 7 hours ago 65 442
Gemma
Social media uploads on wedding day
Gemma, 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...

John, yesterday at 22:42 16 1,118 1
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...

RomanticGreenStation, sunday 15-Jun-25 2 17
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...

Đức, friday 13-Jun-25 6 208
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...

Omar, thursday 12-Jun-25 3 38
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

Jammy, monday 9-Jun-25 8 230 1
Jordan
Costs for guests
Jordan, 8 April, 2025 at 07:51

Hi all, Looking at getting married at a venue where we get 20 rooms as part of the hire. We would ideally charge guests around £150 to stay here for the night but not sure if this is too expensive?...

Natalia, friday 6-Jun-25 8 277
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Gifts for parents of the groom?
Emily, 9 February, 2024 at 11:12

Anyone any ideas on gifts for parents of the groom? I'm sorted for my parents as they have more of a significant role on the day, but struggling to come up with something for my future in-laws....

Liam, tuesday 3-Jun-25 2 133
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...

Que, saturday 31-May-25 3 45
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Secretly married now planning a wedding - help!
Hallie.sullivan, 16 January, 2024 at 03:33

My partner and I got married a few years ago at a registry office in order for us to get a visa sorted to live and work abroad in New York. We had been together for 7 years already so knew we were...

Ivory, friday 30-May-25 9 291
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Dressing the venue
Emma, 12 May, 2025 at 15:00

Hi, we are looking to buy all of the decor for our venue so we can sell it again afterwards and have exactly what we want. Is there anyone who would dress the venue with the decor we have purchased?...

Lillian826Pena, friday 30-May-25 1 31
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Invitations - who to send to!
Eve, 26 May, 2025 at 16:54

Hello, I’m just wondering if anyone sent any of their vendors invites and if so why? I’ve seen our photographer receive some on her Instagram stories sometimes and wondered if this is the done thing!...

Eve, monday 26-May-25 2
Eleanor
Reassurance/clarity needed
Eleanor, 24 May, 2025 at 21:27

Looking for some clarity on how my mother in law has been acting and if I’m overreacting by being so stressed by it So we started planning our wedding nine months ago and we are two weeks to the big...

Eleanor, saturday 24-May-25 15
Vikki
Expensivd
Vikki, 24 May, 2025 at 16:24

I’m seeing that prices for venus is more expensive for 2027 than 2026 , is this normal? Will the prices for 2027 likely come down next year

Vikki, saturday 24-May-25 6
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Wedding blessing for divorced couples
Emily, 16 May, 2025 at 22:59

Hi Has anyone done this please? The minister in the family Baptist chapel said he couldn’t marry us (which I fully respect). I asked about a blessing, and he’s going to look into it. I get the...

Emily, friday 16-May-25 6
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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...

Anna, friday 16-May-25 9 191
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...

Thomas, saturday 10-May-25 3 118
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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...

Jessica, thursday 1-May-25 2 66
Jessica
Vow renewal speech
Jessica, 1 May, 2025 at 08:53

Hi, we have a friend who is doing our vow renewal in September. And I am trying to find a celebrant speech but they all seem a bit stuffy or a bit cheesy. Does anyone have any recommendations?...

Jessica, thursday 1-May-25 4
Jessica
Vow renewal celebrant speech
Jessica, 30 April, 2025 at 20:21

We are renewing our wedding vows in September and having a friend as the celebrant. Trying to find a speech for the celebrant and they are either very good oriented or plan throwing up 🤣. I want them...

Jessica, wednesday 30-Apr-25 5
Nicole
How much Confetti
Nicole, 29 April, 2025 at 16:30

Hi, Looking online for biodegradable paper confetti as apparently it's the best for photo's as floats slowly. I'm getting really confused about the amount I need to buy for a good shot. I don't want...

Nicole, tuesday 29-Apr-25 13
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...

Jessica, monday 28-Apr-25 3 61
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Led dance floor
Tina, 29 March, 2024 at 14:24

Hello everyone. I’m seeking a Dj who supplies led dance floors / lighting etc for a wedding in Sedbergh. Has anyone used any companies before who provide this ?

Olivia, sunday 27-Apr-25 1 37
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Wedding Jewellery
Zoe, 23 March, 2025 at 08:55

Do you wear diamond’s or pearls on your wedding day? Can’t decide what earrings to wear

Mustafa, wednesday 23-Apr-25 35
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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...

Mustafa, wednesday 23-Apr-25 1 55
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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...

Junior, sunday 20-Apr-25 59
Gina
Wedding signs ideas
Gina, 22 November, 2023 at 17:29

Hi everyone, I’m struggling with wedding signs, like the welcome to…. I want to make my own but struggling for designs, has I ask for some idea’s please? Many thanks

Wat, saturday 19-Apr-25 9 474
Laura
Digital Invites yes or no?
Laura, 27 September, 2023 at 15:27

Digital Invitations, yes or no? I feel they are more sustainable, easier to send as I don't know half the addresses and linkable to the wedding website for RSVP?

The, friday 4-Apr-25 9 426 2
Chloe
Hen do
Chloe, 24 January, 2024 at 20:17

Hi girls I’m just after a bit of hen do advice really as it’s really stressing me out 😩 I have 4 bridesmaids and one of them is mainly dealing with organising the hen do. We’d all originally said...

Marryme, monday 17-Mar-25 5 213
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Giving away
Kayleigh, 8 January, 2024 at 14:20

Has anyone had anyone other than their father/stepfather etc give them away? I’m getting married in August 2024 and I don’t have anything to do with my parents or family. I don’t really have anyone in...

Nelly, saturday 15-Mar-25 24 592
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No speeches
Elizabeth1990, 10 March, 2025 at 13:43

Hi all, we have decided to take out speeches and I’m unsure if this is ok or not! My partner was going to do one but has had a feeling of constant dread about it, I know he won’t feel at ease on the...

PhotographybyBillHad, thursday 13-Mar-25 1 38

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