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Hey folks. Found an incredible deal at a wedding fair £220 for 3 hours hire or a Photobooth, with unlimited prints, props and attendant. Went to book it the next day, no answer from supplier. A few...
Afternoon lovely ladies, I thought I would cheer myself up this miserable friday afternoon and put together a big flash as it's 5 weeks tomorrow to the big day!! Background: We met on the internet 5...
Just wondered if anyone had used this site for bridesmaids dresses? My BMs have seen this http://www.okdress.co.uk/2015-shining-v-neck-bridesmaid-dress-sku701153/ I think the dresses come from China...
Hello Brides, I'm considering Sheldrakes restaurant, Wirral, for our ceremony and reception venue. Has anyone been married there? Or know anyone who has used it as a venue? I would love to speak with...
Good luck on your special day x
Hello I had my hair and makeup trial today. I liked my makeup and my hair looked nice from the front. From the back it was awful though and not af all what I wanted. So now I don't know whether to...
Hi all! We've got Hogarth's booked as our Wedding venue and I was just wondering whether any of you lovely lot had gotten married there? If you have, I would love to know who your photographer was...
I am planning on getting married in Venice, Italy in September 2015... I think we are about 60 people... we want a religious ceremony and for the reception... I don't konw!! Please, has anyone got...
Hi Everyone, I am wondering if you can kindly help us. We are looking to hire either a dry hire venue or pub with a function room in SE London but we are coming up a little stuck. Our budget all in is...
We are finally getting undeway with our menu planning! We are hosting a wedding weekend for our guests, so we have quite a few meals to plan. Thankfully the venue will be deciding the menu for the...
Hi all My fiance and I have been searching endlessly for a wedding venue in the Leeds/Harrogate/York area. We are yet to find one that suits all of our needs. We would like a venue that is quite...
how we met We met online in feb 2014. I am 34 and he is 40 so we knew we didn't want or need to date for a long time, luckily we clicked and started discussing the prospect of engagement/marriage in...
Has anyone taken their OH's surname, but kept maiden name for work? I've been grappling with this since we got engaged, as I do want to have the same surname as OH, but want to retain my name in some...
Good Morning everyone! I've been dress shopping for a few weeks now - I think I've finally found the one! It's Mori-Lee 2674. I've seen a few pictures of it around and it always looks better on real...
Hi everyone, Me again! So I've turned my attention to what my girls will be wearing on the big day. I have three adults and my younger cousin, who will be 9 by the wedding next October. I didn't want...
The OH and I are thinking of doing a father/daughter mother/son dance after the first dance but we're stuck for song ideas! There are a few that would suit one or the other but we want to do it at the...
I picked up my wedding dress just over a week ago. It needs quite a few alterations doing as I'm only 5 foot 1. The seamstress at the bridal shop I bought the dress from is leaving after 12 years so I...
Hi all, Just looking for a few suggestions/ideas for Top Table, but first I need to explain the situation. Firstly, my parents are separated (not divorced) due to my dad having an affair. He is still...
Hi all I've been quoted £425 for a 10x10 album for 70 photos and £130 for a duplicate 6x6 album for parents. I know albums are expensive but is this about right? We wanted them before Christmas so...
I've just chosen the Justin Alexander style 8799 dress for our wedding next September. I am a UK size 12/14 and a G cup. The girl said I would need to order a size 18 which I was fine with as I've...
Hello I have just made my appointment for me and OH to give our notice of marriage in a couple of weeks. I understand that whilst there they ask you questions. Just wondering if anyone could let me...
I'm trying to decide what to walk down the aisle to. ive told OH I'll be piped in but actually I'm planning to have the bridesmaids piped in and walk down myself to a song (if we can get it to work,...
I have been doing some virtual wedding dress shopping and have fallen in love with quite a few Maggie Sottero dresses. I have set a budget of £1000 for my dress, but I can't find any up to date prices...
Hello ladies, I'm a longtime (since Feb!) lurker but don;t post very often. However I wanted to share this with you. I was in Garforth in Leeds today and noticed that St Gemma's Hospice have a shop on...
Hi all, So the wedding isn't until next next December but I haven't yet found a hair and make up artist(s) and I'm starting to panic. How do I go about finding one? I've seen a couple at wedding fairs...
Hi all Has anyone had/having/been to a wedding where afternoon tea was served as the wedding breakfast meal? I want informal and relaxed but don't want our wedding to resemble a kids tea party lol My...
Hi everyone! I had to take my ring to be resized the other day and I feel so wierd without it even though I'd had it in for less than a week! Originally the jeweller said it would be 2 weeks, but...
Hi were getting married at Langton House, Hornchurch, Essex. Now I am on the hunt for a wedding reception. I am happy for a nice hotel, or a nice venue without accommodation but can't seem to find...
Hi everyone I picked up my wedding dress today, which I had ordered back in May, from a bridal store in Leeds. It is the Ronald Joyce Regina 68005 which is available in 3 lengths. I was shocked to...
Hey all, I am looking for a medium sized wedding venue (50 - 65 people) that will let us self-cater and doesn't charge corkage in/around London. Can anyone help? It would be easier if I wasn't so...
Hi I have bought a tea length dress and we are wanting to book his suit hire in and we decided on tails but nowhere can I find a bride and groom combo to match. Everyone seems to be all vintage when...
Hi Ladies, Two months after our wedding we still have some last bits and bobs to get rid of, especially as Christmas is nearly upon us and I don't have the space to hide presents!! Let me know if you...