Discussions from Planning

Hi Again, This may sound like a boring topic but I just want some quick advice on whether it's okay to have white napkins on an ivory tablecloth at my wedding? I'm planning on hiring linen because the...

I've decided to make my own confetti from my hydrangea bush. I've just started pulling petals off to dry them out and it's taking FOREVER! If it works, can I freeze them and just keep adding bits as I...

So, I emailed Tottenham FC customer services a couple of weeks ago to see if I could get a signed letter for my OH to give him on the wedding day (he's a massive, lifelong Spurs supporter)- had an...

Evening everyone! Completing hopefully what is to be final bits before our wedding next month! It’s come around so very quickly. I really want to use one of them photo apps, so guests can scan the QR...

Can someone please tell me why venues do this? They say for example of venue tyre is 11,000 and then they don’t disclose what else you have to add to that mandatory and it’s very frustrating when you...

Is anyone not having an evening buffet? we arnt sitting down for dinner until 4pm , so wonder whether its worth having an evening buffet or not? funds are short also so thinking this is a way that we...

Hey I just want to know that what made you say this is the one wedding venue .Would love to hear your experiences.

I was told by my venue that there is a £20 per bottle corkage fee, and have just found out that their own wines are £14.50 per bottle!! we would need about 20 bottles! We do not have the budget for...

Has anyone done (or thinking of doing) a boudoir photoshoot? I'd like to do one for a gift for my H2B but the prices seem extortionate if you want more than one or two images. Help!!

Hi to all CCB brides, Just getting the wording ready for our invites - what time should evening guests arrive? all i can find is that the DJ starts at 7:30 - so should they arrive then or earlier like...

Hi ladies I am currently planning my august 2016 wedding and absolutely love the whole creative side of planning colours, decor, themes and designs! So much so that I have had the wild thought of...

What are people's thoughts on a pay bar at a wedding? Would you begrudge it as a guest? We are on a small budget and planning an informal, intimate DIY wedding but I keep having wobbles about how...

Whats peoples thoughts on winter weddings? I've looked at summer prices and they are extortionate, and I dont want to cut costs by having a less than perfect venue, so thought why not have my perfect...

Hi all, I posted this earlier but it doesn’t look like it went through so hopefully it’s not a duplicate. I’ve not posted on here before, I hope the topic is okay. We have had extremely unexpected and...

Hi all, as we're only having a small wedding we haven't hired a DJ and are using a PA Sytem instead (PANIC) rather than having to take my laptop to the venue, does anyone have any suggestions for an...

I saw a cute idea online where some little quizzes were included in the order of ceremony or on the back of place cards, just as something for guests to do if they're sat waiting. I've used a website...

We've picked 26th October 2016 as our wedding date it has to be that particular date to accommodate some of our family, on both sides, and we're both happy with it, because we're both autumn people as...

Hello, Looking for some advice, I'm thinking of cancelling our photographer, I just realised there style isn't actually what I like, nothing personal but if we are paying £3000 for a service I just...

Hi, I have 2 events for guests to RSVP to. Currently set as ceremony and evening reception. Am I able to change the terminology to day guest and evening guest? Or are they fixed. Thank you

As the post really...how many canapes should we allow for each guest? Thanks in advance =0)

Pros and cons/experiences. We just can not decided what to do. Xx

Hi!! I'm in need of help please! I'm looking for some ideas on how to decorate my chair at the reception. I havent got a large budget either. My reception is a small traditional pub with all the beams...

So after I've added my guests to the separate events (ceremony, reception, dinner etc.), I've noticed that they won't come up in that order when a guest wants to confirm their attendance (so for...

Hi all I plan to marry in clitheroe (Lancashire) next May but no idea on entertainment 😩 I was thinking of a live artist but I cannot find anyone in this location. Any one help?

Hi All, We are currently at the beginning stages of planning our summer 2025 wedding. I am British and my fiancé is British Indian so we would love to incorporate both into our wedding. Our ideal...

What are your experiences of buying sample dresses? I've been offered a sample dress in the right size for 35% less than the RRP from a lovely bridal shop. I tried it on last week - unfortunately I...

We and OH are getting married in August 2025 and we are having an Apres Ski theme (even though its summer🤣) We have got the idea of doing a table plan in the style of a 'piste map'. Has anyone done...

There are a few guests that we don't want to the day but feel they need an invite to some part of the day. would you be offended if you were invited to an evening do approx 3 hours away? They have...

Ok I'm totally new to this so here goes.... So we're getting married August 2014 and would like a 'Teal' colour scheme but finding it so hard to find the 'right' shade...they vary so much from the...

Does anyone get there eyebrows threaded? I am getting married on Saturday and i am just wondering when would it be best to get it done? Jen x

Hello, I apologise, I am pretty sure this would have been asked before but i can;t find a post on it. I am currently having our invitations mocked up and the lady asked for what time to put on the...