Discussions from Planning

Hello! I was wondering if anyone knew of any simple old rustic Barns around derbyshire that allow a DIY wedding, preferably with a large field and no neighbours. We obviously have a tight budget, and...

Hi - I am getting married in November for the 2nd time around. We are having a small (family only) registry office wedding on the Thursday followed by a party for all friends and family on the Friday....

So when I was little I used to hear people saying the traditional thing to do is for a guy to spend a months salary on an engagment ring. That was a lot of money to me, so when I then heard people...

Hi everyone My best friend is going away to get married abroad. I will be giving her a 'proper' wedding present when they get back at reception. I just thought it would be nice to give her a little...

So, as the title says really...hubby to be as gone off on his stag do this morning. He got picked up at 5am and is currently on a flight to Benidorm and doesn't come back until Sunday night very...

Hi all, I bought my dream dress from the Pronovias Sample Sale last summer. I knew I would have to get it altered as it is way too long, and I budgeted around £300 for the shortening of the hem and...

I have a bit of a problem which I need serious help in approaching without offending anyone. I've just sent out our wedding invitations, one of which is an old friend of mine whom lives a good 3 hour...

Hi everyone. Im still not sure if my dad will be at my wedding. He has said if he does come he will need a carer to come with him. However he will not know the name of this person as it depends on...

So, my parents don't yet know they are invited to our wedding - we originally planned to elope, but changed our minds. We're giving them the invitation this weekend. It suddenly occured to me...

Hi I'm new to this forum and looking for some advice from those who have booked their venues if possible! We've just got engaged and have been to look at some venues, we have both fallen in love with...

Anyone else been invited for end of May? I think we've selected everything, but would be lovely to meet up!

Morning Hitchers We're viewing our first venue in a couple of weeks. What sort of things should we ask apart from the obvious? Thanks x

We are not allowed confetti at our wedding. We would like some form of group shot that is confetti like, what do people think of having bubbles? Has anyone ever seen this?

Okay, so maybe some of you photographers in this here place had the same dilemma if you were already a professional photographer when you got married.. The *Do I tell?* problem: We are gettimg married...

Does anyone know how you print seating plans and table names on to brown luggage tags? I'm stuck!

I'm trying to be super organised and get my bag packed for the night of the wedding. So far my list includes: lingerie clothes and shoes for the next day deodarat, makeup wipes, shower gel, toothbrush...

I have recently booked a great package where I get chair covers, table decorations, favours, candy cart, post box, popcorn machine, photobooth and a chocolate fountain for our wedding in 2016. My mum...

I've seen a deal on Groupon this morning for a Boudoir Photoshoot and I don't know if I have the guts to do it!! I've been toying with the idea for a few weeks now as I think it would be a really nice...

Hi all Am looking for a special venue. What I had in mind was a butterfly house that's registered for the ceremony. Be nice to have the reception inside too! Think Victorian glass conservatory/small...

So today we heard that our witnesses (Chelsea Pensioners) will be Walter Swan and John Short - They are apparently pro's at the wedding witness job!! Then I got a call from the jewellers saying my...

Hello ladies, I am hoping some of you may be able to make some suggestions. My mum has been looking for her outfit for a few weeks now and can't find anything she likes. She is in her early 60s but is...

Hi all, I am having a bit of a moment- we have designed our own invitations and now I am not happy with how they are written grammatically. I realise this sounds like it should be really easy, but I...

Hi ladies - im hoping one of you can help im at my wits end ... Im really struggling to find a nice strapless bra that is a size 38A ..... I have a really broad back but nothing in front so to speak...

I'm trying to put together some mash-ups of our favourite songs to be played as guests arrive, thrn during the signing of the register/taking of photograps. Does anyone have any idea how ling roughly...

If you are having a maid of honour or chief bridesmaid how are you making them stand out? mine is my sister and I want her to look slightly different from the other bridesmaids. They've all got...

Hi all I am going to book a photo booth/ video booth for my reception and I am really pleased with the deal offered by Picture Blast. I was wondering if anyone had used them? I know Lil Miss Red has...

Just wondering if anyone from the Newcastle upon Tyne area knows of any dressmakers? Thanks

Hello I am getting married next May and, like many other people im sure, i have thought of many different colours for bridesmaid dresses. I knew from the start that my flowers would be sunflowers and...

So our venue dressers appear to have disappeared off the face of the earth and we only have 9 weeks to go so slightly panicking that we have nothing sorted, argh! Can anyone recommend or suggest any...

Hello lovelies, I was wondering what you have all done/doing about card boxes. Although I like the postbox style it really isn't me, and the plain cardboard ones you decorate yourself don't do it for...

Hi, Im getting married in june 2014 in greece & I have found the perfect wedding dress its an Ella bridal gown but its a bit out of my price range! im on a budget. Has anyone or do you know of...