Discussions from Planning

Hi ladies, I went to pick up my dress the other day after alterations were done, (5 weeks to go) and the lady has made my dress too short with the shoes i am wearing :-( I went to the fitting with the...

I was in Home Bargains this week. They had a very small wedding area, on which I noticed a flat packed box which you assemble yourself and can then decorate however you want. Not sure of the price but...

Hi all! I'm only in the early stages of planning, we've booked our venue and registrar and we're getting married in 2016. I've just been looking around for ideas and colour schemes and I was wondering...

Hi, only my second post and more help and advice needed! We've found a ceremony venue and a reception venue that we love because it gives us the flexibility on suppliers that we wanted, but they are...

Hi everyone, I'm struggling to think of what I would like as a starter for the wedding meal and was hoping you could give me some ideas? I know what I don't want... I don't like raw tomatoes ( so no...

Hi, peeps need ideas for my three adult bridesmaids presents i want something that is unique! They are all similar age 24-26. I did think of doing like a gift bag of goodies for a girls night in? With...

I really fancy having one of these... Have hunted ebay/gumtree etc for the right kind of mirror but I wondered if any one knew of any fairly priced suppliers who could get this done for me? I had a...

I was a bit scetible about purchasing a dress online without trying the product on. It usually would not fit right in so many places that would usually disappoint a customer from buying on line. I...

I've been asked to be an evening guest to a work colleagues wedding (not a close friend, but known her several years). Its just me attending as OH is busy. I'm having to pay for transport & a...

I tried on Emma from Maggie Sottero in a shop on Friday in the light gold and am very tempted to go for it. My problem is that my top half is much narrower than my bottom half which threw a bit of a...

Hello! I was wondering if you were able to clarify the whole process of booking a registrar? What is entailed? I have seen that I would have to give notice, does that cost? If so, is it cheaper if...

Like most girls I've been dreaming about my wedding forever. The problem is, the dreams have changed every time I've moved, changed lifestyle, changed boyfriend (!) and gotten older. Candlelit church,...

Are you going traditional? Cupcakes, Naked Cake? Would you consider making your cake yourself? I'm a keen hobby baker and am tempted to do this... Have any of you known anyone do this? The OH thinks...

I can't believe this is what Friday nights have come to! Sitting here wanting to get something else ticked off my list so decided to have a hunt for table runners. We're having a small wedding and the...

OK, this is probably a personal thing, I tried on my wedding shoes, and I know I'm going to have to wear something on my feet - stockings/tights/etc. - something! I love the look for suspenders and...

On the Welsh Table Names thread I mentioned my wedding in Betws Y Coed. Another Hitcher leni-lw! replied to my post and I said I'd start a new thread. Here it us. We don't speak Welsh but have some...

Hiya just seen that Paper Themes have started giving away free wedding invitation samples. www.paperthemes.co.uk

I think I've been pretty un-shocked by the prices of most things, whilst being aware that the "W" word instantly adds £££! However, I had NO idea how much wedding flowers would cost!!! Over £100 for a...

Hi all, we have our meeting with the vicar at the church we want to marry in this evening. I'm quite nervous!!! Could anyone who's done this already maybe advise what you think I should be wearing and...

I am getting married in a church, but have found out that I can have a non-bible reading as well as a bible one. I really like this idea as my OH and I are not hugely religious. We want something...

Hi, We are getting married May 2014, on a very tight budget. I have been told to try EBay for custom made dresses for cheap. I have found a dress I love from a dress maker called Inspiration Bridal,...

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...

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...