Discussions from Planning

I’m sure I’m not the only one looking for threads specifically related to the different ceremonies that take place in the Yoruba (Nigerian) culture. There’s so much to think about, considering there’s...

Not a question as such, I just need a little moan really to get it off my chest. My Mother-in-law to be visited last weekend. It's the first time we've seen her since our engagement in September. My...

I'm getting married to my boyfriend of 6 years by the end of the year, and although we are having a very small wedding (in fact, we're eloping! ) we've started to plan the bits we need to. My fiance...

Hi guys! I’ve just started wedding planning and we are thinking about Tuscany, but I have no clue where to start? Is anyone else getting married in Tuscany?

Hi guys, Wedding is less that 3 months away now and things are really starting to move... I am really worried that the night before my wedding I am going to be a nervous reck and not be able to sleep,...

Hi all I am just drafting our evening invitations. The bar at our venue closes at midnight and so I have included the line "Carriages at midnight", which I think is fairly standard wording for "Sling...

Hi all, I was wondering if any of you could help me...I love these shoes (see the link): http://www.harrietwilde.com/collections/all/products/bridgette-silver-rose Thing is, they cost £375 and it's...

So it seems the common thing is to put your BMs (and yourself!) in heeled shoes! My BMs, like me, aren’t really “heel” girls and much prefer our flats. (I can cope with heels until a point though so I...

Just wondered if they come up small or big? and what people think of there shoes by them? thanks?

My partner and I recently decided to bring our wedding forward to 2026 (as opposed to a longer engagement) due to some health issues in the family and have an overall budget of £8-10k. We are wanting...

Hi all im new to the forums, first post! I'm looking forward to many discussions here. Can an anyone recommend or suggest any venues for wedding breakfast and evening do only in Hampshire. I live in...

Hello!! We are getting married on 31st October 2026.We are doing a autumnal type wedding with aspects of Halloween horror Looking for something a bit alternative for our wedding, entertainment,...

When we initally became engaged we agreed on a rough budget of £15 000 and my fiance said he would cover £10 000 and I'd cover the rest. I agreed with this thinking that I'd have plenty of time (18...

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...

Has anyone used uplighters to transform their function room? We've had a quote today of £152 to have uplighters all around the room to match our colour scheme. I absolutely love the idea but with us...

Hi everyone, bit of a mad question but how many orders of service should I have printed? One each or one per couple? Not sure what is the norm, someone at church suggested one between 2 but not sure...

Hi all We're getting married in a church, and while originally I was thinking of modern music for our wedding now I'm not sure that it will 'go' especially as we will be having hymns. So I'm thinking...

Hoping someone can help me... My sister has just engaged to her girlfriend and I am looking for a wedding planning book that is suitable for same sex couples. Trouble is ive only really seen them...

Ok so as I write this I know some of you will already think I am ungrateful. I can assure you I’m not and I love my fiancé very much. We got engaged in Italy 3 months ago and it was the most beautiful...

Recently engaged and we have just booked our wedding for August 2026.. The venue we have chosen has given us prices for 2024 and we have paid just a £50 deposit to secure the date, in approx 18 months...

Hey there can anyone tell me the name of best wedding venue planner , I want my best best best wedding

Hi all, bit controversial I fear, but is there a way I can say 'don't smoke here' without being mean or coming off as too judgemental??? The issue is our venue includes a conservatory and outdoor...

So the OH family are scots ...some are more scots than others but the OH father is very much a "im a scot" guy. The OH was born in England but moved to Scotland when he was 8 or so, but doesnt think...

Hi everyone, i'm just working out what drinks i'll be supplying, this is my plan-sparkling wine on arrival, then a bottle of red and white on each table(and a jug of orange per table)Then sparkling...

Has anyone begun any DIY they want to do for their day? There are a few decorations I was considering doing DIY but I also don't want to overdo it. We have a LOT of time before the wedding but I just...

Can anyone give me some advice with the wedding guest list. I am closer to some cousins than others..plus they have kids. Do I invite some cousins and not all? Don't want to upset anyone!

Hey everyone, We are getting married in July 2024, at the receptions we are having cans of beer and pimms! Both myself and my partner really dislike wine so we are trying to think of other options for...

Hi everyone, I'm newly engaged, and live in Bristol. We moved here a year ago and I don't yet have any really close mates here (close enough for bridesmaid duties anyway), so have little local support...

We are getting married in Tuscany next May, my partner was planning to drive over so we could fill the car with bits (clothes decor etc). The question is- does anybody know how easy is it to drive in...

Need some help/advice please! We will be having some kids at our wedding - age range from 6 months old to 12 yrs. We decided any kids over 12 will get the regular favours of chocolates and the younger...

Hi Ladies.. I'm looking at a few venues in the Warwickshire area and the finish times vary. I love a venue but the finish time is 11.30 and no extension is allowed - Does this seem very early to...