Discussions from Planning

I'm thinking of getting a petticoat, perhaps a coloured one, to wear at the evening reception. Has anyone bought a petticoat for a LouLou tea length dress and if so what length did you get? I'm not...

Hi ladies (and gents), So, Im really enjoying all of this wedding planning businees! Me and my OH are getting married next July and I can't wait. I just had a question and was wondering what all of...

As per above really, stumbled across this website today, which seems to have a lot of nice dresses in choice of colours, made to measure for no extra cost, at reasonable, though not cheap, prices....

Hi, As the title suggests....can they?? I have gone for a strapless dress and am now worrying slightly as, even thought I thought I had finally found a strapless bra that held the girls up and out, it...

Hello! we are looking for a UK mini moon for a short break (mon-fri) in August. We don't want to venture further than 3 hours from Manchester and ideally don't want to pay more than £500/£600 for a...

Hi Ladies, I know that someone somewhere out there in Hitched-land has already done everything I plan to do for my wedding... so I ask you this: has anybody completed the 30 day squat challenge? If...

My partner of 7 years finally popped the question in May. I'm elated as had given up that it would ever happen. We have quite an age difference and different attitudes towards marriage - he always...

Hello! I'm just checking what the norm is when it comes to giving gifts at the wedding breakfast (speeches). I'm assuming parents, Best Man, Bridesmaid(s) and Ushers. Is that right? There are other...

Hi ladies!! We're getting hitched on New Years Eve and have a number of things planned like fireworks at 12midnight and thinking about a New Year's Eve Resolution Board. Does anyone have any other...

Hello I have been lurking around for a while now but haven’t posted very much yet. We're getting married in December and are trying to decide on the readings. I've found this which we both like but...

I am desperately trying to find a really fun band to play at my wedding in Somerset. What is the protocol with a band? Do I need to put them up in a hotel or should I strive to find someone really...

Hey! So, i booked my make-up artist straight away back in Feb 2012 she told me we would do the trial 4 weeks before the wedding but required a deposit upfront. Went for the trial and it was hideous!...

Hiya Me and my partner have just got engaged yay!! Its my second wedding (this one is to the right man - my childhood sweetheart I guess!) and he is not keen on the whole traditional big day (plus my...

Hi, We are having our wedding reception at a local village hall that has an 8 acre field with it. I'm looking for budget friendly ideas of how to decorate and make use of it. Thank You

Hi everyone! I hope you're all well and looking forward to your upcoming weddings I'm just wanting a bit of advice and some suggestions really. We're having an old suitcase stood up like a book to...

Hello ladies, So I've decided I want my hair down (or mostly down) on the day, but everyone keeps asking me what accessories I will have, and I don't know what would go with loose hair!! I have...

I don't know if anyone else has had this issue but I would appreciate advise.. One of my bridesmaids was my best friend for 5 years, we don't see eachother often now or even speak that often but when...

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, 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...