Discussions from Planning

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...

Can anyone recommend a good DJ based in the West Midlands? Thanks x

Hi everyone, I have just ordered some of the lovely journals that this site has and found a discount code (valid for today only) to get 5% off. If you're thinking of buying some to take advantage of...

Hi everyone, I'm really new to this forum so apologies if this is a repeat post. Every post I've read seem to have some really helpful opinions so thought I'd try to get some advice. I don't get...

This might be a daft question so be warned..... I have my first fitting tomorrow - am I supposed to wear the same underwear that I will be wearing on the day? I'm thinking more the bra than the pants?...

Hello Ladies, Need a bit advice please. I was planning on ordering up my Cravats as I am having someone make them for me due to the colour being unusual. I was under the impression that the Groom...

Please help me trying find hen nick names for the following I would like silly ones and rude ones Laura ( maid of honour) sarah (bride) jade (bridesmaid) anita ( sister) Maureen (mother) jaana zak...

Hi We are at the early stages of planning and looking at food options. We want to get married around 2pm and really want to have a BBQ for our evening food but this leaves us not too much time...

We have a black and white theme and H2B and his best man and ushers are wearing black suits, black ties, white shirts and black waistcoats. I have a "Man of Honour" and I want him to wear something...

Struggling with decisions - I Have 9 weeks! At the moment, I think I want to walk into "The Balcony Scene" by the Royal Prague Phillamonic Orchestra I want either orchestral music or instrumental...

Amazing month, my hubbys birthday this Saturday, Wedding following Saturday and Barbados on the Monday!!!!?

? Im a bit (alot) over budget just thought i would share and let you ladies feel my pain!! Haha only myself to blame, better get my budget bride head on and claw some of the money back and cut costs...

How do you go about booking your honeymoon in your married name? We get married in June and going on honeymoon in October. Do I put my details in as my new name and then once I'm married renew my...

Hello folks, Been a while since I've posted, I've had to take a few weeks off from things. In that time, my H2B has had his stag do but my dream hen has just been a no-no. My H2B has just had a lovely...

Hi Has anyone used Zazzle for wedding invites? They seem really good prices compared to other places but you cant get samples so its hard to tell. Thanks b2b

Hi this is my first post I have just been let down by my ceilidh band, so i am back at square 1 trying to find a new one - so if anyone could recommend a good lively ceilidh band in Glasgow/Ayrshire...

For our wedding guests have a choice between two starters, three mains, and two desserts. How exactly should I go about including menu choices in the invite? We need to have each persons specific...

We get a choice of two starters, two mains (then a veggie option as a third) and two deserts. What do you think would cater for most for each course? Starters - Pate? Soup? What kind of soup? Fruit?...