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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...

Ben, friday 19-Jul-24 20 817 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?

MadilynBrooks, wednesday 17-Jul-24 87
Betty
Can i invite my best friends only to reception?
Betty, 9 July, 2024 at 08:50

Hi, we are planning to get married next year, it will be very small wedding, maybe 10 people, as my fiance is very anxious socially. My firends know he does not go with me to any social events, I...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 9-Jul-24 1 63
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Colours to go with royal Stewart tartan
LuxuriousGoldDecor707, 25 June, 2024 at 14:03

I’m not the creative kind of person! I’m really struggling to think of a colour to go with royal Stewart tartan that my partner will be wearing! Absolutely not red! I thought maybe yellow with it...

SunnyPurpleFlowers85, monday 8-Jul-24 1 33
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Symbolic Ceremony in Italy
Claire, 11 March, 2023 at 18:42

Hi all, my parter and I will be getting married in the UK with family and then hoping to have a "celebration" wedding in Italy with friends but I really want to keep it simple and book somewhere in or...

Rebecca, friday 5-Jul-24 2 52 1
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Wedding party issues
Rachel, 2 July, 2024 at 14:19

My fiancé has a neice who will be 15 at the time of our wedding and we would love for her to either be a bridesmaid or my fiancé's best woman, as we know she take the role very seriously, however he...

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 4-Jul-24 1 72
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Thoughts on doing your own videography?
Fiona, 2 July, 2024 at 06:02

My partner and I really love the idea of a GoPro being passed around on our day interviewing family members and being set up to record key moments like speeches and ceremony. Has anyone had experience...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 3-Jul-24 2 37
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Venue doesn’t allow confetti
Josh, 10 June, 2024 at 21:54

Getting married in 2025 and our venue doesn’t allow confetti of any kind, whether biodegradable or not. Are there any effective alternatives? We’re not a fan of the idea of bubbles and I feel like...

PhotographybyBillHad, tuesday 25-Jun-24 7 324
Tina
Post-wedding Photo Shoots
Tina, 23 June, 2024 at 08:20

Hi there. Is this a thing in Britain? I've seen them mentioned but it's usually only by wedding photographers - so they may just be wanting to start a new lucrative wedding tradition. Did anyone here...

Tina, sunday 23-Jun-24 16
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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...

PhotographybyBillHad, sunday 16-Jun-24 2 45
Sarah
Is this a good deal?!
Sarah, 9 June, 2024 at 17:17

I feel like I've looked at every venue within 30 minutes of both sides of our families, I wanted something that wasn't really expensive but nicer than the Rugby Club, I think this venue is a nice...

Sarah, sunday 9-Jun-24 45
Shannon
How not to invite someone
Shannon, 31 May, 2024 at 13:42

Hi! Just a disclaimer that I know this is petty and I know it's childish. I'm in a dungeons and dragons group with my fiance. We've made some good friends in this group since it began as a group of...

Shannon, wednesday 5-Jun-24 2 131
Jade
Advice on what to do leading upto and on wedding day.
Jade, 8 January, 2024 at 23:33

I am 21 years old and quite clueless any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Anh, tuesday 4-Jun-24 9 319
Sandie
Seating plan for buffet receptiin
Sandie, 31 May, 2024 at 18:45

Do I do a seating plan for a buffet reception?

Shay, monday 3-Jun-24 2 36
Sarah
Is my dad right to be annoyed?
Sarah, 3 June, 2024 at 16:11

I'm getting married in September and I asked my stepdad to walk me down the aisle (him and my mum have been together 13 years and I see/speak to him at least 3/4 times a week) My dad and stepmum have...

Sarah, monday 3-Jun-24 30
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...

Katy, sunday 2-Jun-24 3 68
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Help
Natasha, 30 May, 2024 at 15:43

Hi all, I'm just looking for some advice. I'm scare that my dad is going to bring negative vibe to my wedding. Him and my mum was divorced when I was around 4 and we never really been close at all. My...

RomanticGreenStation, friday 31-May-24 1 55
Natasha
Green and Red Flags in Suppliers
Natasha, 8 May, 2024 at 15:23

Just getting properly stuck in with starting to look into quotes and get things booked and was just wondering if anyone had any advice on what to look out for in terms of good suppliers and signs you...

Glycogen, friday 31-May-24 1 98
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Wedding guests- chasing missing Rsvps or not
Ele, 19 May, 2024 at 18:46

Hi everyone, we are getting married in just over 8 weeks and I am still waiting for a reply from 2 friends and their +1. We have known each other for a very long time but we have lost contact in the...

Ele, thursday 23-May-24 2 62
Phoebe
Bridesmaid fallout / advice
Phoebe, 21 May, 2024 at 20:30

Hi, I need some advice. I’ve been friends with someone for just over 5 years. We weren’t immediately the best of friends but we were part of a friendship group, and at the beginning I would even say...

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 23-May-24 1 83
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Black wedding theme
Jessica, 13 May, 2024 at 11:31

My favourite colour is black but I never really thought I could have it in my wedding. However someone has just suggested and shown me an all black wedding theme where the bride and groom ask all...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 22-May-24 3 75
Jennifer
My mum
Jennifer, 18 April, 2024 at 08:15

Hi beautifuls! I need some advice. I am a 2025 bride and I am seriously hesitating to invite my mum and her partner at all. She has changed a lot since my dad died 12 years ago. She's all over...

Greeny, monday 20-May-24 8 199
Estina
Hen party dropouts
Estina, 21 September, 2023 at 05:52

Out of all of my friends, I am the very last person to get married. I will be 40 next month. Most of my mates have been married for 10-13 years already. Have the kids, the house, you name it. I was...

Estina, monday 6-May-24 7 422
Toni-Joy
Finacee's family 'drama'
Toni-Joy, 26 April, 2024 at 23:38

Hi my lovely's! I use the word 'drama' in place of not having a better word. My Fiancee (31f) wants to invite her brothers, both married and one with 2 kids. The problem is the middle brother and his...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 1-May-24 1 81
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Transfer opinions
Chelsea, 13 March, 2024 at 16:33

Honest opinions, Is a 35/40 min journey to long.? from place of marriage to the reception xx

FrankGarrett, sunday 28-Apr-24 15 206
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...

FrankGarrett, saturday 27-Apr-24 1 119
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Cake maker not responding
Future Mrs J, 21 April, 2024 at 21:08

Hi, we’re getting married in less than 3 weeks and we’re getting a little worried about our cake. We booked with our cake maker in summer last year. At the time of booking they were a little slow to...

FrankGarrett, saturday 27-Apr-24 2 109
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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...

Toni-Joy, friday 26-Apr-24 21 516
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Bridesmaids don’t get on
Mae-Jones, 15 April, 2024 at 06:51

One of my bridesmaids doesn’t get on with my other bridesmaids, she’s always been more on the reserved side whenever we have done anything wedding related and never messages in a group chat we have...

Toni-Joy, friday 26-Apr-24 2 78
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...

Greeny, thursday 25-Apr-24 5 156 1
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Bridesmaid troubles
Mae-Jones, 14 April, 2024 at 23:47

I have a few bridesmaids, some know each other outside the bridal party whereas some only met through being bridesmaids. I’ve planned a few bridesmaid meet ups so they all get to know each other more...

Greeny, thursday 25-Apr-24 4 170
Hayley
Evening wedding - need opinions on timings
Hayley, 18 April, 2024 at 11:22

Hello brides! My partner and I aren't doing a sit-down meal at our wedding, instead we are doing an evening wedding with canapes, grill and dessert. I've written out a rough timeline, and need...

Rebecca, monday 22-Apr-24 1 34 1

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