Discussions from Planning

We're getting married in the Lake Disrrict, has anyone else been on a lake cruise as part of the days proceedings? We'd like to but not sure of the logistics and when would be the right time to do it....

I was thinling of using http://www.eweddingdress.co.uk to buy my wedding dress. Anyone order from them? Any good?

Sorry guys but this should be the happiest time of my life, shouldn't it? But I feel absolutely miserable. I feel like im making a huge mistake. My oh makes no effort with the relationship, with me...

Trying not to get all bridezilla, but my made to emasure bridesmaid dresses have turned up a different colour to what we have ordered and the supplier is not being very helpful. I'm getting married on...

Pachelbel's Canon in D has been my favourite piece of classical music since I was about 8 years old, and I think it would be really lovely for a wedding, but as I've got older I noticed that EVERYONE...

We got married yesterday!! It was a lovely day (though felt very surreal) and I was worried I would cry, but I wasn't nervous or over-emotional at all. Anyway, before the ceremony we checked the rough...

I've found my bridesmaid dresses but its a funny Raspberry colour so I've bought some ivory satin shoes in the hope I can get them dyed to match the dresses but other than send them off to an online...

Hi, I'm on a hunt for burnt orange silk ties - ideally from stockists based in the UK. It's so difficult to judge from the pics on the web what the colour will be like in real life and the few that...

Hey I've been looking around for some dusky pink bridesmaids dresses that don't cost too much but struggling to track any down. Hesitant to order from china/abroad, but don't want to spend more than...

Just wondered whether people had paid for some of the guests accommodation? We're getting to the stage where we're trying to book out rooms/hotels etc and was originally thinking that we wouldn't pay...

For those who are having a DJ at their evening reception, how much are you paying?! Ive had a number of quote and they seem to range from £150 - £300.. obviously the cheapest is the most appealing in...

Really annoying, my H2Bs mum used to have her own wedding dress making business, but now she will only do alterations.... Haha bad times! anyone know of any wedding dress makers in Norfolk or near...

My wedding is on Saturday, and so far the weather forecast is predicting 27 degrees! Which is nice, but I'm a pale redhead and I sunburn incredibly easily! I don't usually wear make up day to day so...

Hi I have been researching ideas for my wedding cake and have come across quite a few 'naked' wedding cakes. I like the idea of these as I personally am not a big fan of icing. I just wondered if...

I need help! I'm not sure whether I should keep people who know each other together or whether to mix it up a bit. My mum has suggested mixing it up, mainly becuase it'll get people mingling with...

Just wondering if anyone else has had/will be having a Dizzie Lizzie dress? I have ordered mine, have never heard of them before I started looking for dresses but their main store is in my home town....

Hi all! I live in Dublin but from the UK and planning to fly over to London to do some initial dress shopping (I have no idea what styles or fabrics I'm looking for, so this is more of an...

Wonder if anyone who had their BM dresses made by a dressmaker would mind sharing the cost of that please? I had previously posted about looking for alternative to dessy that wasn't so expensive and...

Just felt the need for a bit of a moan.... I'm writing this from my sick bed having had laryngitis for a week now and only very slowly getting any better ☹️ I've had hardly any voice but that has now...

Hi guys...I hope someone can help. I need 2 x twist and wrap dresses in a graphite/charcoal colour. The Dessy ones are just too expensive. The BHS ones are lovely but don't have the right...

Hi ladies! Just wondered if anyone had any reccommendations for hair and make up artists in cheshire/manchester area? Thanks! xxx

Music is massively important to me... i love indie, folk, alternative styles of music, but will consider anything, however I am really struggling to choose something to walk down the aisle to....

Hello all, newbie here (only got engaged 3 days ago). obviously I had a feeling it was on the cards - we've been together 8 years ha! all I know so far is I definitely want to get married abroad. I...

Hello Brides to be, This is quite a gross post but any advice will help. I had my final dress alteration the other day, all went well, but my hooped under skirt really makes my legs sweaty, I am fine...

Hi everyone, Is anyone planning a village hall reception? I think this is a fantastic way of keeping costs down and also giving us flexibility to provide our own food & alcohol. My ideal village...

We have had an idea of an alternative to speeches and want a bit of advice. Our venue has a projector and as soon as we both saw it we knew we had to use it, lol. The main reason for this is neither...

I have been thinking about this for a while...but I don't think we are going to have favours. Initially I thought that I would make mini jars of homemade jam as favours but when pricing these up, it...