Discussions from Planning

Hi there! My man and I have been searching everywhere for fun and unique ideas for our wedding reception. Both our families are kind of crazy (in a good way) and we want them to celebrate with us by...

So, I was never a fan of the bright white/lyrca chair covers and sahes etc, but I don't particularly like the chairs at my venue, they are very old and a bit tatty. So what is the alternative?! I have...

At the start of planning my wedding I had all these bright ideas about personalised socks for the men (which i have got ages ago) and cufflinks but now im at the point where im thinking seriously is...

Can anyone recommend a MUA in my area? I'm going to use my own hairdresser on the day so just need someone to fill in the wrinkles and hide the bags please.

So our photographer is all booked and I asked if he had a contract and his response was that he doesn't have a contract as such but he is happy to write anything we like down on an email as it is...

Hi lovelies Is anyone able to recommend any Essex based makeup artists? Preferrably one that uses airbrush makeup :-) Thanks! x

Hi all Only registered last night and I'm already on my second post!! I have my heart set on wearing Vivienne Westwood Melissa heart shoes for my wedding but have only just found out they are no...

Sandwiches apple and stilton hummus and pepper cream cheese and cucumber ham mustard and rocket coronation chicken scones jam.cream and strawberries cakes carrot cake chicolate brownies feuit tartlets...

Hi, Traditionally are you meant to put the father of the groom in a bridal party suit? We are fully intending to but I just wanted to check that was actually quite normal? Thanks

Hello ladies ? How much are you guys planning on spending for alcohol at the reception? Are you having an open bar.....and what good alternatives are there to having one? we're having about 100...

Hi in February we decided to get married after 10 yrs together THIS AUGUST! this doesn't leave a lot of time to pay for it but we have reasons for wanting to do it so quickly. We thought cost would be...

Hi everyone, Was wondering if anyone could help me please, I was searching the web the other night and was looking on the forums and came across a message that was posted regarding a poem written for...

Inspired by a conversation I had- is this your first time of being engaged? If so how far did you get with planning last time? Would you carry anything forwards from the last time or us this a totally...

At eveninng does/receptions that is. Odd question but I've been wrecking my noodle about it all day! i need closure!

Hi Ladies, Me and OH are really keen to get some nice photos of us and thought it would be the perfect time to get our engagement photos done. Can anyone recommend a company in Berkshire that would be...

I cannot wait to call OH my HUSBAND and have that married status!!! Plus I can't wait for our spare cash to not be spent on the wedding and to be able to start spending it elsewhere! What are you...

Hi everyone Can anyone recommend a wedding ring maker in Hatton Garden, London? We have a fairly good idea of the rings we'd like to have so would like to design our own, which would be white gold and...

My gorgeous god daughter is going to be my flower girl. She is 2 and a half. I am really struggling with what I want her to have to hold. Think I want her to have a little wand. Has anyone got any...

I'm hoping to buy my dress from a girl and it is going to be really close as to wether its long enough for me - I'm going to be wearing flat shoes. Can dresses be lengthened? It is a satin dress

Hi everyone, I'm looking for advice on how to clean and revive a vintage umbrella. I'm hoping to use one of my Grandmother's old umbrellas as a parasol on W-day, but it has been stuck in the loft for...

Evening I'm finding it really hard to know what is a reasonable price to pay a caterer. I know I don't want to spend (and can't afford to spend) more than £30 per person on a 3 course wedding...

I have a small decision to make ( OH bless him not really bothered by this small detail!)regarding place names for the wedding breakfast. Our invites are on ivory card, but the reception table linen...

Hello guys, I love music, i mean i LOVE music its what im all about, but i have been thinking why should i pay £600 for a simple DJ set up? I was looking into the idea of having a IPOD wedding but...

Hey all..This sounds really petty but I just discovered this morning that one of my bridesmaids has 'unfriended' me on Facebook. I know my brother (chief bridesman) sent a message around to all of...

Just sorting out my spreadsheet and wanted a realistic 'budget' for flowers. im popping into a few florist near where i work to get a few quotes, but wanted an idea of how much im looking at before...

Hi All - Need to get my wine sorted for the tables pretty soon and was wondering if anyone knew of the best deals around at the moment? I'm looking at about 60 bottles of wine half red and half white....

Hi everyone! I'm getting married on 1st June (not long to go) and am having difficultly knowing what to do about the bridesmaid dresses. I'm having three adult bridesmaid and my dilemma is that out of...

Hi everyone. I know this is a what ever they want to do question but traditionally who makes which toast ? Am I right in thinking that - Best Man - toasts the bridesmaid FOB - toasts the Bride &...

Hi, My fiance and I have decided to do our wedding with a festival theme so invitations like festival posters, order of service with ribbon lanyards and name each table after a music festival - head...

Pulling my hair out ladies, was wondering what size of goldfish bowl/vase/bucket would look ok on my tables. They are standard round tables that seat 8. Dont want them looking too small, or too big...

Hey guys I really want personalised wooden peg people for my cake topper but am struggling to find a UK seller. I've found a fantastic one on Etsy but they're based in US and delivery isn't cheap,...

Hi i am really stuck for ideas for the names to put on our hen do tops, i'd like them to be quite naughty! our names are - Sarah Megan Hayley Justine Rachel Rachel Rachel (yes 3 rachels!!!) Sarah...