Discussions from Planning

Hi my bridesmaid dresses came yesterday and they are far too long! Need them all taken up. Can anyone recommend a seamstress around the Essex area! Thanks

Just needed a big fat moan to other brides ! My invites were sent out in January. The RSVP is on or before 25th April. I know it's a little early but I've began chasing family and friends for these...

Hi All, I live in East Hertfordshire. I bought my dress from Davids Bridal in Westfield Stratford. They were very rude when I went to collect my dress, so would ideally like to avoid having to use...

Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum so I hope I'm doing this right! I'm getting married 5th March 2016 in Windermere and I'm currently on the hunt for my dream dress! I had my first shopping trip in...

Is it rude to expect them to come all that way just for the evening do? I will be having a BBQ the next day at my mums (5 minutes from venue) as a second chance to see everyone again, and to make it a...

Ho does any one have any experience on having a week day wedding. Me and my partner are looking at a Thursday as its 5k cheaper" my parents have got upset saying no one will come as they will need to...

Hiya, Just looking for a bit of an insight to what happens in the meeting with the registrar just before the actual ceremony (not when you give notice). I went to see my wedding planner and she has...

I thought it might be nice to link up with other brides from nottingham/nottinghamshire. We could share recommendations for suppliers, ideas for bargain places to shop etc. Any other Notts brides out...

We're meeting our TOG on Friday for the first/last time before the day (he was recommended by the venue and I've been following his FB page & website for over year). After some of the nightmare...

I am looking for light up letters either 'LOVE' or initials with an '&' sign. I haven't been able to find anywhere that will cover Watford for less than £250 which is way too expensive for us. Has...

Hi everyone. I would just like to know what is everyone having music wise for your drinks reception. Are you hiring someone to play some music or are you having a cd. Thanks.

Hi everybody long time lurker, finally got engaged a couple of weeks ago so I feel I can post legitimately now! I've been to three bridal shops now and although I've decided on a style, I wasn't taken...

Hi all. I need some inspiration (again!) What are you having for card and gift storage?

Hi, getting married next June and just getting ideas right now, we're going for a teal colour scheme and just wondered if that's going to be difficult with flowers (it's only really my bouquet at the...

We ordered our cheese cake this week - OH isn't really a cake cake fan. We are able to provide our own biscuits and chutney wich the venue will serve but I am uncsure how many to get. The cheese shop...

So I'm a tad worried about my bridal party choices, I haven't actually asked anyone "officially" yet as we haven't paid the deposit on the venue or anything yet but I've been thinking about this for a...

...... and I don't know anything! eeek!!! So excited! I had my 'itinerary' last week, so I know that wherever we are going it's about 2 1/2 hours away lol I also got my packing list today so I know...

I'm thinking about making my own bouquets for myself and my 2 BMs. However I am struggling with were to find brooches I can buy in bulk. Has anyone got any suggestions - I've tried eBay and such, but...

Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anyone else had bridesmaids who were VERY different sizes and how they went about finding a dress that suited them all? I don't want any of them to feel uncomfortable on...

Good afternoon i am a bridesmaid for my friends wedding and we are struggling to find shops for bridesmaid dresses. She lives in west ruislip. I know there are many types if the colour turquoise but...

Hi everyone. I have been engaged to my partner for about 5 years now and have since had 2 children. It is high time we actually got married but we have always been too short on cash. We have now...

Right, I'm having trouble choosing a design for my table plan. My theme has a medieval/fantasy feel to it and I cant think if how to incorporate that into the plan. The tables will be arranged in a...

so me and the HTB are TTC our first child. We have heard so many horror stories about being a pregnant bride but this is what we want to do. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit nervous (the horror...

At what age is it inappropriate to put a goodie bag at a young person's table setting? I'm about to order some gift bags and have 5 children aged 1-10 who I was going to do a little pack up for, but...

Hello! I'm in the early stages of looking at venues, and found Ashton Lodge Country House near Rugby/Coventry. Parking is really important to me as I will have lots of guest who will need to bring...

This might be of bit daft question, but is anyone planning to give/has anyone given their suppliers thank you gifts? It isn't something I have heard of before but I was talking to my friend last night...

Did anyone provide confetti cones for after the ceremony? had a couple of people say they thought people bought their own confetti to weddings but weddings I have been too no one really did! I didn't!...

Hi all, We are thinking of hiring a babysitter for our wedding night for our 3 kids in a hotel room. Does anyone on know of anyones in tamworth or birmingham area.

Hi Ladies, I am getting married next April and I want to make some extra special touches to our day to make it one to remember for our guests. I've thought about drink fountains and magicians but I'm...

Hi all, I LOVE getting to see other people's wedding dresses, even people I don't know. It's always great getting to see someone in the spotlight's wedding too! So.... what did everyone think of the...