Discussions from Planning

Hi everyone, I need a little advice on how to deal with my fiances mother, who is taking over the wedding and causing unnecessary stress. My fiances parents are contributing to the wedding heavily -...

Hi everyone I have got 1 maid of honour for my wedding,1 bridesmaid and 1 female usher.I am paying for all of he MOH,bridesmaids outfits,jewellery,shoes,hair and makeup,which I personally feel is the...

So we picked our romantic reading last night. We're having two. One sweet and one funny. I love the sweet one because it is very us. We were high school sweethearts but broke up when I went to uni. I...

I already have my bridesmaids sorted: my sister, his sister, three close friends and my niece, who'll be four by the time we get married. Does it honestly matter if she's designated as a bridesmaid or...

My friend was going to be making my wedding cake - unfortunately she has got carpel tunnel syndrome and is having an operation which means she wont be able to do the icing and the decorating :-( I...

Hi there, we get married in a church this August and I'm just going through the the cost of the church and there is a voluntary contribution of £150?! Do a lot of people pay this or will it look...

Just wondering what everyone's OHs will be wearing on their wedding day? We're not really sure where to start, other than we'd like OH to get a really nice suit tailored (he wears a suit to work so...

Hi all! We secured our date today for our wedding so I now want to get a photographer sorted. We are getting married in Manchester city centre so would be ideally looking for someone based in Greater...

Evening everyone. The Mr and I have just been discussing ways to include his grooms party in the wedding more, and one of the ways we thought was to have one act as toastmaster (we're certain he'd be...

Hello! Has anyone been to or had a wedding at Wotton House? Or planning one there? We're going there this weekend for a viewing, but would love to get other people's impressions if they've been there....

So we decided we would have a reading to try to lengthen the ceremony. We were certain that we didn't want a sloppy reading cause that's just not us !! so after a lot of searching I came across he's...

Hello! so there may have been a few posts about this....but I'm at my wits end and looking for some help/inspiration. I'm a 36F and I'm looking for a very low back bra or clear back strap bra. Any...

Does anyone know of anywhere I can send my order of service to be printed in Braille. One of my bridesmaids is visually impaired and I think it would be a lovely thing to surprise her with. Odd...

Hi all, My hen party is to be a chocolate workshop (limited places) followed by lunch and a spa afternoon then the option to drink/stay over chatting/gossiping. Due to the first part being just for 12...

I’m getting married in October and am concerned about a few things in light of my parents being divorced. They split over 20 years ago and have always been amicable, coming to graduations etc....

Hello! Im putting together our ceremony script at the moment, and need to write a small part about our relationship/how we met etc.for the celebrant to read. Im struggling! he recommended it should be...

Hi all, We have booked our wedding venue but it is now starting to fall apart in terms of add on costs for tents etc. We have now found another venue which we both LOVE however it is in the other end...

Hello Hitchers! I'm hoping you can help me. FSIL is one of my BM's, and after having a chat at the weekend, I don't want to make her wear a dress. She said she'd do it for me, but I know it's not her...

Hi everyone I've been a bit quite of the last few weeks on the forum as I have got most this booked. I wanted to marry in a church outside of my parish, was told that I would need to become a member...

I've bought a bunch of fans for when our guests get too hot through dancing (hopefully). I want to put a short sign with them, preferably witty. I'm rubbish at this sort of thing. Any suggestions?

Hi all, I was just wondering has anyone used flowers from any supermarket for their reception space? I've seen some beautiful arrangements in various supermarkets and even with factoring in buying...

Hello! Im getting married in August and struggling to find a reading for my brother to read, does anyone know of any nice scottish readings? I am thinking about this: 1) ‘Freedom and Love’ Thomas...

Hey I'm meeting with my potential photographer on Sunday, before booking them. What kind of questions should I ask them? Is there anything I need to confirm with them before booking? Thanks

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone has some good places they can share for bridesmaid dresses? We're on a budget (looking for c.£70 each), full length and with some sort of cap sleeve. My...

Hi everyone, Sorry for starting off with a big, fat moan, but I'm feeling really underwhelmed by the lack of interest anyone's showing in my wedding. I don't really have many friends, but my closest...

Hi i was wondering whether anyone has ever purchased a dress from ameliasposa.it? the dresses looks amazing but the site is a little strange. There is no information regarding stockists but you can...

Hi Me and my h2b are trying to figure out if we should do the food ourselves as we don't have much money. Has anyone else done this before and has it turned out okay. I have also seen that m&s do...

Does any one have any experience or views on Skype-ing the ceremony to someone not attending? I'm not sure I'm happy with it, and not sure how it would be viewed by the registrar/venue?

Hello everyone We would like songs from musicals during our wedding breakfast, we are getting married at chester zoo. Anyone have any ideas for songs, they dont have to do with love, just ones people...

Hi, I have offered to pay for my 4 bridesmaids to have their hair and make-up done on the day (which isnt cheap!). Is it pretty standard for the bride to pay? i have since been told that it isnt and...