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Hey everyone, I wondered what others were planning on doing or have done when it comes to walking down the aisle. I dont have a relationship with my dad. So I've thought about walking with my MOH but...
Hey everyone, I need your opinions and insights regarding a situation my fiancé and I are currently facing. We have our hearts set on a specific venue for our wedding in September/October 2024, but...
Hey everyone, Newbie here! We've found a venue we both love, totally fits in with our informal festival vibe. It's pretty much dry hire with 0 corkage, so the perfect blank slate to do what we want....
Please share any advice you may have for our invitations! As many of our guests live outside of the UK, we have decided to send our official invitations in a less traditional way via email. If you...
I don’t know if I’m being silly 🤣 but, our venue is a barn and the marriage certificate signing room is off of the venue. If the guests are lined up to throw confetti, we would have to walk past them...
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?...
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....
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?...
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!...
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...
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?...
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...
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 ?
Do you wear diamond’s or pearls on your wedding day? Can’t decide what earrings to wear
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
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...
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...
Hi, would it be strange if we didn’t have speeches at our wedding? Thanks
Hi All, Is it unusual to not have wedding favours on the tables for guests? if I am being honest it just seems like an unnecessary expense after everything else we're having to pay out for. We're not...
That guest will be me!! Very very close to our due date. My husband is the best man! It is an hour away from home so we have decided to stay the night before and night of as we don’t want to be apart...
Wondered if anyone could offer any advice. My better half’s aunt and cousin live in New Zealand and are flying over to our wedding. BH cousin has had a baby in Oct 24. Important info we also had a...
Hey! I’m doing our wedding on a budget. Looking to spend a max of £10-£12000 at maximum. We have 70 guests and asking them to travel across the country so really want to make the food and drink the...
I have been told by some that party favours aren't really worth it - what do you think?
I don’t have sisters, no close female cousins and while I do have female friends none that I would say are the bridesmaid type. I will have my guy best friend as my witness/best person (if that’s a...
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...
Hello all, I'm not getting married. I can't seem to tell the website that! I am the aunt of the bride. I love her very much and see her every few weeks. The bride and groom have lived together for a...
Hi all do you send save the dates out to day and night guests or do separate ones completely
Hey everyone. Im getting married abroad this year in Greece, and at the moment I'm having trouble planning a hen do, one of my bridesmaids are saying everyone I’ve asked are idiots and d**kheads, and...
We recently had our registrar appointment for our April 24 wedding & were given a copy of the vows that will will have to say. With it being just a few lines of text, I said it just seems that it...
Hi, has anyone asked for euros as gifts? I’m struggling to find wording. 🤦🏻♀️ help 🤯🤯🙏🏼