Discussions from Planning

So, I recently got engaged and still in shock!!! my partner and I have always spoken about our "wedding" having been to so many weddings over the last few years, we decided we would like something...

With 17 weeks to go I thought it was about time I had a little flash! Our beautiful venue Our Save The Dates The bridesmaids dresses The flower girl dresses My shoes, they are slightly more taupe...

In base!d in Clowne, North East Derbyshire about 20 mins Chesterfield. We would like to get married in Derbyshire, but don't mind North Nottinghamshire or South Yorkshire since they are pretty much on...

Hello everyone, After a quick bit of advice - I have just recieved our deposit invoice and contract for our venue. It is the first time that the venue has started to 'manage' weddings, as in the past...

Hi everyone, I have two very close friends, both of whom live in Qatar. I live, and am getting married, in London. They're very excited about flying over for the wedding and have no problems doing so...

Hi ladies just wondering if anyone can help suggest some good bridesmaid brands that are reasonably price (around £150 ish) ive been in a few shops and looked but a lot were over £200 and some more...

Hi ladies, I am feeling so down today. I have been dress shopping all weekend with my sister and tried on loads! I really like some of them but have just not had that WOW reaction yet. The nearest I...

I have NO IDEA what to do with my STUPID hair for the wedding. It reached a head ('scuse the pun) yesterday when my sister announced that she was going to have epic electric blue slices put into her...

Hello, This is my first post and unsure if i'm posting in the correct area ! I have seen a few older posts on plus size dresses and have a couple of bridal shops in mind however we are on a very tight...

Hi ladies, I'm just wondering what people paid/what the most is they WOULD pay for wedding invitations. I made my own so didn't even look around but someone I know spent hundreds! So, just interested...

Hello All, So, with roughly 7 weeks to go I'm actually having to make decisions, which at this point doesn't seem to be my strong point. I've been mulling over what to buy my beloved for AGES but am...

Well, date buddy, we are only 12 days away now. Your last working week will no doubt go by in a blur of excitement, anticipation and wondering whether your dress will be finished in plenty of time!! I...

I have 5 adult bridesmaids and have budgeted about £1250 but I am hoping it will be less? I am going to have 5 different dresses in the same material xx

Hi all, Me and my Fiance are huge F1 fans and we would love it as a wedding theme but we do not want it to look cheap and tacky. As we are getting married in May 2013 we thought about using Monaco as...

Ok so bit of strange post, not any real point to it other than curiosity, but I was watching TV tonight and I saw Alan Carr introduce Dawn O'Porter I was pretty sure her name was Dawn Porter, so I...

OH MY GOD IT'S ALMOST US!! It's been so great to have other June brides to chat with for the past year plus, and lovely to have such a great date twin. Have an amazing day, and we'll meet back on the...

Hey TOGS Just wondered if you have any opinions of Brides getting ready shots that at their home or parent houses. I may frequent a wedding blog or two and nearly always the bride is getting ready it...

Finally got round to make out table plan tonight but what do I call people? Is it the consensus/norm to call myself Bride or do I call myself myself?? Likewise with MOB, FOB, etc etc. Such a small...

I was just wondering if anyone has had a wedding/been to a wedding at the Corn Exchange in Rochester and what it was like. I was wondering how pricey it is as well. I've been engaged for three years...

In an attempt to keep the budget down, we're looking at just doing the registry office bit. However, half the offices nearby don't have interior pictures on their websites - and if they do, they're...

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 thinking of having a photobooth, does any one know the approximate cost and would it be a waste of money? Help.....

There are a few guests that we don't want to the day but feel they need an invite to some part of the day. would you be offended if you were invited to an evening do approx 3 hours away? They have...

Hi All I need some ideas, I have the favours, chocolate truffles and personalised mini sweet heart packets but I am pulling my hair out looking for something to put them in, now I love little pretty...

17 days out and ridiculous questions like this are now coming thick and fast!! I'm having a long (not quite cathedral but about 3 feet on ground) lace edged veil. Am I supposed to keep it on during...

Hi can anyone recommend a florist in Ibiza. We are getting married in a Villa next year & it is covered in bougainvillea, so we have a beautiful backdrop. We are lucky we can keep everything...

Hey everyone I am thoroughly enjoying this site and seeing everyone's ideas - I was just wondering whether there were any other South Devon brides out there! Feel like I am the only one ? Due to get...

Hello, just getting quotes for Order of the Day to be printed. It's got the timetable and then this para at the bottom - is it clear, and polite enough? Photographs The Bride and Groom would be...

Just wrote a whole message and it got deleted! Argh! First post so hello everyone! We just got engaged last friday and I have been looking a venues. I am not too into hotel type but more barn,...

Hi Ladies, I wonder if anyone could offer me some help/pointers! I have fallen head over heels in love with Jenny Packham's wedding dresses, in particular I LOVE Aspen and Dentelle. Sadly my budget...

Hi everyone, White Rose doesn't seem to be a well-known designer. Just wondering if anyone else has bought/worn one? Mine is R522: Hope everyone's planning is going well! Emily xxxx