Discussions from Planning

I know this is probably going to offend some people - but i am interested to hear others opinions on the matter, therefore I'm going to run the risk, along with a disclaimer that I'm not trying to...

Been wondering what to do with my engagement ring, and what order they're worn on the finger. When I got married before I put my engagement ring on my other hand, but forgot to put it back on, and...

Hi Hitchers. I've had an awful day ? Went to London with my dad to try on the dress I wanted... they don't do it in my size. I'm a 20-22 high street. I called and asked in advance, got there and they...

I know this has probably been asked loads before but what's everyone getting their mum as a gift? I don't want to get her flowers because I'd rather give her something she can keep. I was thinking of...

Hello all! I was wondering if I could pick the brains of those of you who had charity wedding favours? These had been on my list as a possibility but then a couple of days ago I found out a very good...

Long and unpleasant story short, my mum doesn't know who my dad is. But when I was 14 my step-dad was given LPR (legal parental responsibility), meaning in the eyes of the law, he is my parent. Under...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone else is thinking of using M&S for their wedding cake - or has already? We've never been that bothered about a cake and were thinking about not having one at all......

My Mum's outfit cost a fortune, dress, matching fascinator shoes & handbag - which she'll never wear again. I'm thinking about putting them up on ebay for her - what do you think?

Morning ladies. Just thought I would let you know that I got an email from Groupon this morning featuring a wedding photographer in the Caterham area (near Croydon) for £199. Here is the link (you...

So we have chosen our first dance song. It's Ed Sheehan's Thinking Out Loud. We had both heard it at separate times and said to each other about it a few days later. Now just to choose the rest of the...

Hey ladies (and gents) We are getting married in June and my mum is doing the service she has suggested that as part of the ceremony we perform a unity candle where we light three candles. I like the...

Hiya my first time of posting on here, my h2b and I are planning on getting married 25th june 2016, we like the idea of having a late afternoon wedding followed by the wedding breakfast but no evening...

Hi can I get people's opinions on how much you should expect to pay for wedding favours for guests? Thanks in advance

Went into UK shop today and fell in love with a mori lee 2725 wedding dress. Well over my budget, came back home and they were half the price in the US so was going to buy it to then find out that...

So just had these done and OMG, they look uh-mazing. Can't really flash yet as my eyes are a bit blinky from being closed for so long, and there is a tint smudge on one side which I can't clean off...

Hi everybody, I'm recently engaged, and very excited for our wedding in Italy in June 2016! My fiancee and I are both quite shy/private people so have always discussed having a very intimate (family...

We are having a Humanist wedding and I know a Humanist celebrant through work who has really generously offered to do it for free. I'd like to get her a thank you present but have no idea what to get!...

I have an appointment next Friday at a bridal shop to try on some dresses. What underwear should I wear?! Will a neutral bra be ok or should I go for a strapless?! I don't know why this is worrying me...

I've seen a gorgeous picture of a centre piece with a birdcage and roses but can't work out how to recreate. The roses are real and instead of being trapped inside they trail down from the top on the...

Just a question that sprung to mind......

Have any of you lovely ladies got any recommendations for hair and make up in newcastle? I'm seriously struggling to find anybody!

Hello everyone, So I'm a bit behind with my wedding planning. I need major help over these next few days. I'm sure I’ll be asking for loads of advice like crazy(sorry). We've just moved into our new...

Hi all, After posting a question yesterday and getting a nice response and ideas I thought I would ask another So, we are getting married on a Saturday outside in a ruin of an old abbey which is not...

Hi All so we have decided that we want both live music and a dj, but we can't afford both so we are looking for a good modern singer who also offers a dj package. Doesn't have to be creamfields...can...

Told my bridesmaids to order 1 size too big for their dress and we can just alter closer to the day. Well one bridesmaid is so naive about her size, her '1 size too big' is still too small, can't be...

Hi all, I've decided finally on an afternoon tea hen do, nice and low key...with maybe the option of either a sleepover/films/takeaway/board games evening, or if the mood arises finding somewhere to...

Me and h2b have been discussing table names tonight. We're both a little geeky and have been thinking along the lines of house names from games of thrones ie lannister, stark? Or place names from LOTR...

Originally we were going to have a joint hen/stag day, at an out door activity centre, then off to separate things in the evening, but now my chief bridesmaid is pregnant, so we can't do that, she has...

Hi, I need help from my fellow hitchers, i am just designing my wedding invites and i am not sure what time i need to put on them. We are getting married at 1.30 so do i put on their that or do i put...

I'm looking for some inspiration as to what song I should walk down the aisle too. its a civil ceremony outside so can't contain any religious wording. what are you walking down to?