Discussions from Planning

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

Hi all, We are very close to securing a venue, but I'm having a little wobble, frightened that I might have missed something. We are on a tight budget, did not want to spend more than 3k on venue,...

We're looking at chair covers as our venue chairs are not pretty.... BUT, I'm not sure I want the traditional sashes so am trying to think of something alternative! We're hoping to go for a english...

Hi, I'm struggling to know the best running order and timings for my wedding. I don't want people hanging around bored but at the same time I don't want the day to feel rushed. So this is what I'm...

Really dont know what to do. As soon as i got engaged i asked my 3 best friends to be my bridesmaids. There was no doubt in my mind that i loved these girls to pieces and wanted them by my side on my...

Hi i wonder if anyone could help me...im looking for a pub in london to have our wedding reception in. locations not too important but we're keen to have a band, outside space and,if possible,a late...

Hi there Can anyone give me some advice. My fiancé is Muslim so only eats halal meat. Does anyone know of any venues which offer halal meat as an option in their wedding breakfasts? We would like the...

I don't think I've done enough of this! So far haven't quibbled on photographer or venue (it's actually v reasonable!). Might try and haggle in the food included in the package price when we come to...

Hello please can someone help me ???!! I'm getting married on August 19th at bartle hall near Preston and need a good makeup artist. I have had two trials so far (one at a salon where i live and one...