Discussions from Planning

I hope this isn't seen as rude but I was wondering if anyone would like to share: how much per person their hen do cost or is expected to cost? and what you did/will do? also has anyone gone abroad?...

Has anyone bought from this online store before? have you had good experiences with colour matches etc ? my colour theme is coral and the only colour that resembles that on their list is watermelon,...

Hi, I know there are a few Northampton people on here so hoping someone can help. I have just been told my mua has double booked so she can't do my wedding so was hoping for any recommendations....

Hi, would be interesting to know and see any pictures of anybody that has used Marks and Spencers traditional wedding cake. You buy them seperate and stack and decorate yourself. Really thinking about...

I have seen a website for a wedding dress factory outlet in Leicestershire that does designer dresses etc for a fraction of the retail price. Has anyone been there, x

Many of you seem to be going abroad for your Hen do but my budget will not stretch to that. ☹️ I'm thinking of having two hen do's, one for my family in law and my mum and another for my friends and...

I think there's been similar posts in the past but I haven't seen one for a while and I love a good wedding so thought I'd start one As a guest what are your favourite moments of a wedding day? Mine...

Hi I'm new to the forum, getting married next September and have been lurking around but first post... I have decided on a wedding theme of wisteria purple with green and ivory, I'm struggling to find...

Hi all, I'm still searching for a venue after 10 months of looking!!! originally I wanted somewhere that would allow own catering/ no corkage and this was a disaster. I found 3 or 4 venues but they...

Hiya, Has anyone been to the Alba Rose store in Bluewater? I was just wondering how big the selection of rings they have there is? Do they have all or almost all the ones they have online there? It's...

Hi, I have never posted on here before, I normally just read everyone elses ideas...but I am struggling with food or snacks to offer during the drinks reception- so that people don't waste away and...

HI! ME and my partner are planning our wedding in september 2014. I want something very simple and relaxed, I am dreaming of a fun, relaxed day to enjoy with our 3 children and our newborn baby due in...

I need peoples opinions...I've brought a dress (ivory, chiffon empire line dress) and don't know what to wear underneath. I'll probably go for the wonderbra (heard great reviews for larger busts) lol...

I am getting married at a hotel, staying the night before and getting ready there! The wedding isn't untill 26th June 2015, but want to get the registrar booked early!What time have you getting...

Hiya, I have booked to have my wedding on Brighton bandstand and there is an option to have guests on ground level. Has anyone had a wedding or been to a wedding like this? I feel like the people at...

I just need a slap in the face, but i know how councils are .... sloooooooooooooooooow

So we have found a venue that we really like and that can offer the flexibility we are after in terms of it not being a package etc. .. They have worked out a completely bespoke deal for us. The...

To anyone who isn't getting married in a religious ceremony what are your readings/vows? Are you choosing/creating your own? We have been told they can't have any religious references etc. Any links...

Hi ladies, I bought my dress late last month and have decided to go against my original plan to have my shoulders covered. Long story short I have big muscles on the top of my shoulders where they...

Sorry if this has been asked before but I need to confirm with venue ASAP. Our wedding is at the church at 1pm and we have reception drinks and canapes at 2.45pm/30m until 4.30pm - the venue said that...

Hello i am in two minds about whether to hire a toastmaster. almost everyone i have spoken to has suggested having one as it makes the day go smoother due to having someone tell you all what to do and...

I have only had y ring a month and its already sratched a little. I perhaps naively thought that white gold wouldnt get scratched so easily. Its not like i do any manual labour. Anyone else ring...

As above! I don't ever recall getting a wedding favour, but then it has been years since I've been to a wedding. My Fh wants to give favours. I am thinking chocolate as if people leave it behind, I'll...

Hi everyone I'm getting married in February 2015 in a Catholic church. My church is only small and doesn't have its own choir or musician and the priest said I can have whatever I want in terms of...

Hey! Need some advice on a little quiz I want to do for my Wedding. I'm wanting to put picture frames on each table with a "getting to know you" quiz on about the other guests on the table. I'm hoping...

I'm having a hotel ceremony with 5 bridesmaids. Do I have a different song for when I am going to walk in or just the same one? Also what are your thoughts on songs for the wedding walk? I like David...

Hello, Is anyone else having/had problems with bridesmaids not pulling their weight? We’re getting married in January and literally cannot wait, however, I've got four adult bridesmaids, who have all...

I've booked a couple of appointments to try on wedding dresses for the first time this weekend, and I'm a bit scared!! Everything for the wedding (so far!) has been a joint decision between my h2b and...

Hi everyone, sorry another wedding ring thread. I've looked on Alba Rose's website and it looks like a great place to get both mine and h2b's wedding rings - I need a shaped one to fit my ER, and...