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I was just thinking what my alternative wedding would look like... We are getting married in Vegas just the 2 of us and then having a wedding party when we get back. In an alternative universe then l...
We are having a small wedding (60 guests) with a larger evening reception (90 - 100) and getting married on the bank holiday next August. Having confirmed the date with the priest last night I want to...
Hello! I just wanted to share with you and give you a heads up on my STUPID mistake I have made with favours. I ordered from an American seller on Etsy, in total the order was around £96 inc £19...
Hello all, Have looked for a similar question but couldn't find any so I thought I would write my first question. I am wondering whether to not have any centrepieces. Reason is that we are having a...
Wondering if anyone has any recommendations of places to hold a hen night in Glasgow? Struggling to find somewhere to suit all ages, have people coming aged 18 - 50's so ideally a club that would play...
Hi. I'm getting married April 2015 in vegas and I want to ask my friend to be my bridesmaid but because I'm getting married abroad I feel like I'm putting a lot on her with the financial aspect. Is it...
My wedding is next Saturday (29th March) and I am so excited! I can't concentrate on anything and wish it would hurry up and be here. I am working until next Wednesday but not sure how much use I am...
Cany anyone help? Im welsh and my partner is English. Our wedding is taking place in Northampton but would like to incorporate something Welsh into our wedding. Was thinking maybe Welsh table names?...
My venue has strict rules on confetti 1. It mush be real petals 2. It must be pale pink or white/ivory 3. It can only be thrown inside (for the confetti shot) For these reasons I'm going to be getting...
Im gobsmacked i got an email this week and a letter confimation today that i won a competition on here for 5 suits for my groomsmen and groom Ive never won anything! and it couldnt have come at a...
Today we were offered the use of my future in-laws paddock for a marquee reception. I was fed up of seeing beautiful outside spaces with rubbish insides, expensive in house caterers, and non exclusive...
Hi There, I was thinking about getting a few pinboards to dot around the bar/drink reception area for people to spot themselves and reminisce. I want to include photos of both familes, friends and...
So I went into Primark this morning to browse and ended up buying a ton of flip flops for my flip flop basket. I got to the checkout and the guy asked me why I was buying flip flops. I told him for my...
Hello! First timer here Im struggling to find a bridesmaids dress for my friend. she's my only bridesmaid luckily, but also lives 200 miles away so shopping is very difficult! She's very busty (making...
Hi Everyone, has anyone had a wedding and not had any evening guests? If so how many people did u have all day? Was there a lull early evening as if you were waiting for people to arrive? Similarly...
Decided to pop into a dress shop today and tried on a dress I never thought I would like in a million years! Well I completely fell in love with it then noticed the price tag! OH hasn't said anything...
Hi Howe have got a wedding preparation day a church tomorrow. It's from 10-3, with lunch, but we really don't know what to expect. Dies anyone have any idea? thanks
Title says it all really. I am running out of time to get my shoes, I need to have my dress fitting!! I can't find anything that is what I want, please flash me your wedding shoes.
Hi, Just wondering if I really need a toastmaster at our wedding and if I do how much do they usually cost? Thanks Kerfuffle
I had my wedding hair trial this morning. My hairdresser was soooo lovely and made me feel at ease. He did exactly what I wanted! I didn't want anything too stiff and formal. I love how Pippa...
So today I got completely over-the-top excited to receive our first official RSVP (yes I know it's a bit early to have sent invites but we have loads of people travelling down so wanted to allow...
Ok so at long last we have found a venue we love! ? So so excited we have reserved our date, and I called the registrar yesterday to see if I could book the day and time with them which lucky I can...
So with just over 6 months to go all of the big things have been ticked off the list and it feels too early to start on some of the smaller details/ I don't know where to start with the smaller...
Hi everyone! I got engaged recently and am currently in the process of choosing a wedding venue. We've seen a few but the one that matches our theme the most is Kelham Hall in Newark, Nottinghamshire....
Hello! Its just a quick post really to see if any of your lovely people can help us. We are getting married in Ibiza on 26.09 this year but i've been trawling the internet for wedding cars and i seem...
So the fiancé and I have been searching high and low for a first dance song we both love...came close a while back but still had doubts. But the other day oh came home from work and said 'listen to...
We are getting married in church and I was not planning to have any choir or singer for the ceremony. I was simply planning to rely on our guests singing along to the hymns and for the organist to...
Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused and looking for your help! Is it typical to have both groomsmen and ushers? We were planning to have 1 best man and 2 others that we had been calling ushers but from...
Hi We are having 6 boys age between 8 and 14, my brother who is giving me away and my OH's BIL in matching suits from a hire shop. My OH Wants a slim fit suit and was going to have it made for him in...
So was just spending my lunch hour browsing on etsy and noticed that the garters come in pairs - one for tossing. So I googled it and it seems to be an American tradition of 'tossing' one of the...
Has anyone bought their wedding dress from Debenhams or a high street retailer? I've a lovely one in debenhams which I have actually bought although I still haven't decided on it yet. I will go to a...
Hi there, I'm looking for a mobile hair stylist that can do my hair, my bridesmaids and the mother of the groom and nanna of the groom. They need to be based in Leeds, West Yorkshire as we would be...