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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 55
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 2 143
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 9 327
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 43
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 39
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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 60
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 1 103
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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 68
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 90
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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 93
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 8 204
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 7 473
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 89
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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 15 209
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 1 123
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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 2 117
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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 83
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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 4 177
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 41 1
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Hen do drama
Lucy, 20 April, 2024 at 13:03

Any advice please. I am a bridesmaid with 3 other girls. 2 bridesmaids I don’t know and the other one is my friend. One bridesmaid Kate wanted to sort the hen do and we were all fine with that....

Lucy, saturday 20-Apr-24 61
Abby
Hen do drama help
Abby, 18 April, 2024 at 18:21

I’ve had my first bit of wedding planning drama and I’m not liking this part !! I’m not planning my hen do , my friends are but I am aware of some plans going on. Anyway long story short they have a...

RomanticGreenStation, friday 19-Apr-24 1 106
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Blended Family - including children and step children in ceremony ideas?
Sara, 10 April, 2024 at 16:08

Hiya We're getting married this year, and my FH has a 20yo lad and me 2 teen girls. We're involving the children in the day with special roles, one of the best man and 2 bridesmaids to make them feel...

Sara, thursday 18-Apr-24 2 52 1
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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...

Sarah, monday 15-Apr-24 2 178
Sam
Best Man Issue
Sam, 18 March, 2024 at 10:02

Hi. I'm looking for advice if possible. I have two best mates. One of which (B) I have been mates with since we were 14. The other (A) I have been best mates with since 18. We are all now 30/31. When...

Mae-Jones, monday 15-Apr-24 2 129
Rose
Awkward hotel arrangements
Rose, 17 March, 2024 at 23:12

Hey everyone! I’m getting married in August next year and we’ve specifically chosen a venue with lots of rooms for people to stay. My mother in law to be is keen for her family to stay onsite, but it...

Sarah, sunday 14-Apr-24 11 657
Janet
Web site help
Janet, 13 April, 2024 at 13:39

Is it possible to add more than one dropdown option for menu choices? I have a menu with a choice of starters , mains and desserts and i cant see a way to do this. I have added and amended the...

Janet, saturday 13-Apr-24 10
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Christian celebrant
Taylor, 3 April, 2024 at 16:17

Hi all, I am a Christian and my partner is agnostic. We are having a celebrant as our wedding is outside but I want there to a be a religious element to the service. Is there any way I can find a...

PhotographybyBillHad, saturday 6-Apr-24 2 67
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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 ?

Tina, friday 29-Mar-24 15
Faye
No plus one desitination wedding?
Faye, 25 March, 2024 at 14:04

We are planning a destination wedding in South Africa, and are only wanting close family to come. This is due to the cost as we are paying for the full 3 day event in a game reserve ourselves for...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 26-Mar-24 1 55 1
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Wedding Favours for Bride & Groom
Jade, 16 March, 2024 at 15:40

A random thought occurred to me. Do I put wedding favours and mine and (my soon to be) husbands place settings? We have resin name coasters and then little bags with either pink gin or whisky and a...

Jade, friday 22-Mar-24 5 179
Cazpot88
Photography payments
Cazpot88, 20 February, 2024 at 18:04

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

Cazpot88, friday 22-Mar-24 10 172
Dani
Ever felt judged on how much you've spent on your wedding? 👀
Dani, 22 March, 2024 at 09:35

Hey, lovely people! Let's dive straight in... 📢 It's time to stop judging people for how much they spend on their weddings 📢 Our Editor Zoe Burke explains why she is over people criticising wedding...

Dani, friday 22-Mar-24 94 1

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