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My fiancé and I are getting married on the 30th May 2026. We have a field to use and a marquee booked but in terms of the actual ceremony, we aren't sure how this will work. A lot of people have told...
I’m planning on getting married next year but I have a lot of girls in the family. I have 5 young family members all expecting to be bridesmaids (I haven’t had the conversation yet). The ages span...
Hi all quick questions! Before the ceremony do I take my engagement ring off and just wear wedding band? Then also which order do my rings go in? Engagement ring first then wedding ring or is it the...
Will try and make the context as quick and simple as possible. Me and my fiancé both come from separated parents. All happily remarried apart from my mum who has a long term partner.Both our dad's...
Hi, please run me through the steps in changing an evening guest to a day guest. I can't see any options for this. Thanks in advance.
Hi, we are looking for suggestions for how we might plan our day. We’re getting married at 3 pm with everything in the same venue. We aren’t having a sit down meal for the day guests but are having...
I am having a bit of a panic as to whom I should ask to be my bridesmaid or whether I should even have any at all! I don’t have a strong girl friend circle ( although I have lots of girlfriends, just...
I'm christened Katherine but have always gone by Katie all my life. I'd like to go by Katie in the vows but when signing the paperwork does it have to be Katherine?
The friend I wanted to ask to be my MOH, I have only known her a few years. But since getting engaged, she has been so excited and wanting to be involved. She buys things and is wanting to plan...
I’m having doubts about who I was going to ask to be my MOH. I’ve only known her a few years but since I got engaged, she has been so excited and wants to be involved. She buys things and is already...
I have a highly recommended photographer for weddings. Sooo great at catching in the moment pictures and well as stylish photos. Covers London. Reasonable priced!! Check him out… his insta is:...
Hi everyone, I am getting married in Madeira next year (my fiancé is originally from there 🤍) I need some advice on who pays for what? Groomsmen - we’re wanting to keep the suits very simple, light...
Long story short. We originally planned to get married with only two of us, no family and friends at all. But last time when I was chatting with my co-worker, she said she would like to come. And just...
Can you all tell me how you are doing your seating plans for the top table for a small wedding please? We are having a maximum of 30 people for our ceremony and wedding breakfast and then up to 100...
Hi all, I’m getting married at Lains Barn next March! Are there any Lains barn brides here?! If so where did you book for accommodation?!
Hey everyone, I’m having a really tough time. I have chosen my bridesmaids and they have all agreed which is amazing, two of them live abroad and have said they are happy to travel for the wedding....
Hi all, my fiancé and I have decided to double barrel our surnames once we get married to keep my family name going as I’m the only child. I’m struggling to form a signature because it’s quite a long...
Hi all, my future husband and I have decided we want to double barrel our surname when we get married. I am struggling to find a signature that works for the double barrel as it is quite long...
Hello, this is going to be really long so bare with and thank you for reading and any advice you give if you reach the end!x I’m looking for some advice on a situation I’m really struggling with. I am...
I've been asked to be bridesmaids for someone... but i wouldn't choose them as my bridesmaid. I get married couple of years after them but how can I not ask them to be bridesmaid when I am there's......
Just wondering if anyone else has been in this situation as I'm getting stressed and anxious, I sent out my wedding invitations over a week ago, I understand they have a while to RSVP by but I really...
Hi all! I got married a few weeks ago and we had a great videographer there. We paid for 10 hours so they left towards the end of the night, after the party had stated. Right at the end of the night,...
I'm getting married in couple months and I have been invited to a hen party called "SURPRISE Mother of the Grooms hen evening". I have been invited to this event as a guest with no prior warning or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I am 21 years old and quite clueless any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Do I do a seating plan for a buffet reception?
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...