Discussions from Planning

Hi all, I am having a small wedding in June 2014, away from home (but not abroad) followed by, at a later date, an informal party for friends and family. Best part is wearing the dress twice Really...

This is something that I haven't even thought about, can you flash me yours (or your inspiration) please?!

I desperately don't want to walk down the aisle to the wedding march. It's far too traditional for the wedding we're having, but I'm struggling to think of a song to walk to. Atm I'm thinking Alanis...

Hi everyone. I am getting married in church but my dress will be strapless and I'd like to keep my shoulders covered. My dress will probably be Mori Lee 2189 so nothing lacy will match. I also want...

Am I totally and utterly mental?!!! I'm thinking of going without the bouquet... I have seen a number of ideas for alternatives, but I'm just not sure I really want anything at all... My only...

Sorry if this has been mentioned before and I missed it, but I wondered if any of you had any luck with getting some sort of letter or photo from Arsenal for your groom as a present? Thanks

Hi I have been engaged since May this year and got straight into the planning and thought I had it all figured out! However all there have been some drawbacks and my fiance and I are so disappointed...

So I bought some cases from ebay and wanted to flash! I really recommend them they are great quality for the price and fit perfectly with my wedding theme! I bought the set of three vanity cases, one...

I have tried on a few dresses, I just can't decide whether I prefer a big Cinderella type dress or something more fitted. I do like the big dresses as I have a smallish waist and bigger hips the style...

Soooo....Been researching what I want for a hen night out and I really like the sound of a cops and robbers theme. On thinking about this...I realised I should probably be a robber...with a wanted...

Hi Everyone my husband and me got married 14 years ago and we have been through so much together in that time sometimes not so easy, but we still love each other very much and have gotten through...

Hi, I'm planning on having a buffet for our wedding breakfast. Main reasons are because I strongly object to paying £50+ per head for a meal that would cost £12.95 if it wasn't a wedding and because...

Hi all I had my first viewing/ fitting of my wedding dress yesterday after being measured in March. Unfortunately, it was an inch or so too long and i now face a further £150ish charge to get it...

Have seen lovely suits in next which are the colour i have always wanted. price is good too. problem is we have 2 best men and the 2 dads which need suits. 3 are ok to go into the next suits but one...

Sorry if this has been done before - I'm sure it has - but I haven't seen a similar topic since I've been a member, so I thought I would get a light hearted discussion going! What things do you REALLY...

Hi all. Having been measured for my dress in March, I had my first viewing/fitting yesterday. although I loved the dress, the length is around 1-2 inches too long, despite being measured for it. I am...

Hi all I had my first viewing/ fitting of my wedding dress yesterday after being measured in March. Unfortunately, it was an inch or so too long and i now face a further £150ish charge to get it...

Hi! Just wandering how people are storing their veil untill their wedding day?

....4 weeks tomorrow!!! EEEEE!! I am trying to think of any last minute bits and pieces...was just inspired by the great thread about wedding umbrellas, just bought confetti, have booked nails and...

Hi, I live in Derby, getting married August 2015 and wanting to know whether anyone knows of cheap wedding ceremony venues that cost the same as a registry office? So approx £200. I'm wanting to have...

Can anyone reccommend someone to do hair and makeup in Essex that won't break the bank?! There are about 8 of us need doing so will need someone with a "team" of beauticians and hairdressers! Ideally...

We want to hire navy blue suits for our ushers but it looks to be impossible. We don't want tails or lounge suits and ones to buy are too expensive. Anyone have any advice?!

Does anyone care to share their chosen second dance songs? I'm not necessarily looking for something father/daughtery, just something appropriate and fun without scaring couples who have joined us...

Web our wedding comes around in aug 2014 my website will be 3 ( well her bdays the next day) and my rottie will be 1 and a half, everyone who is trusted to look after them or even could look after...

Hi Everyone, I'm very new to Hitched and could do with some tips. Can anyone recommend a good jewellers to purchase an engagement ring in London. The choices online are enormous and we’re feeling a...

Hi, Can anyone help me out, I'm desperately seeking someone in Nottingham to alter my Sincerity wedding dress on the bust area and length but I'm struggling to find someone, can anyone recommend...

Hi all. Opinions wanted please. We're thinking of hiring a juke box for our evening reception instead of a dj. The price is about the same but obviously it gives our guests more control over the music...

Hello, We are having difficulties finding a venue for our wedding next year (2014), ideally September but there's some flexibility with the date. We'd like a venue with some kind of greenery and...

My fiance and I are English but live in Canada. While we wish to get married in the UK, the restrictions on non-residents make it near-impossible. As a result, we are planning to do the ceremony here...

Hi, Question to all Manchester brides: where did your mums get their outfits from? I'm getting married in April next year so now seems like a good time to start looking. Unfortunately the high street...

Hi, Finally feel like i've started planning my wedding, less than 7 months to go and hardly anything done. These are the bridesmaid and flowergirl dresses i've finally bought. Flower girl dresses are...