Discussions from Planning

Morning and hello to everyone. I am a new user so hope I get it right! Getting married on 8th July and ordered the beautiful Justin Alexander 8465 in coffee. Was wondering if anyone has worn this with...

Hello, I'm new so be gentle with me! I'm hoping to get married in what was my local church before I moved away at 18. It's where I was baptised, parents married, etc plus I attended fairly regularly...

Hi all, I am beginning my wedding dress hunt now with just over a year to go until I get married. I have found a website that manufactures designer-style dresses for a fraction of the price of the...

My OH and I have been together for 18 years, we have a family and have decided this year we will finally get round to getting married. We are just as in love as when we first got together, probably...

Hi ladies! New to the hitched forums and wanted to ask your advice regarding finding the perfect underwear for the big day (July 20th). I have a very small chest and wear padded/gel bras every day, so...

I'm planning to ask one of my friends to be my chief bridesmaid when she comes over for dinner at the weekend - but don't want to literally just ask her. I thought I could write something on her...

Hi All Just wondering if anyone else is having the above as their colour theme? I was thinking more ivory with hints of duck egg blue. Looking for inspiration really, I love vintage styles as well. Do...

Hi ladies, just wandering has anyone booked a hotel reception which included a wedding co-ordinator whcih then changed before the wedding? Just been told the hotel has a new co-ordinator. do you think...

I'm so excited and thought I'd share. My wedding dress has arrived in the shop today. I've booked to try it on on sat 9th march after having my hair and makeup trial so will get to see how I'm...

Well i now have 6 months till the big day got most thing arranged and paid for including the reception and wedding breakfast but no guests as yet, apart from wedding party and close family from both...

Hi ladies I'm looking to do a fun little idea for my table to keep the guests entertained... I'm wanting to do a little sheet each for everyone to fill out, so saying 'how did you meet X&Y',...

Hi All, I'm a huge fan of photos and like the idea of a photo booth but not such a fan of the moustaches/feather boas etc, does anybody know of any good alternatives? Thanks!

Hello Ladies, I'm contemplating putting together Hen Party bags for my Hens [we're not raving, it's a stay in a huge country house and a chill out], in order to keep the cost down was going to...

Hi All, Does anyone know of any companies/websites that can provide cake toppers- a Groom in a Liverpool kit or Liverpool shirt on and a Bride in a firefighter's outfit or with Firefighter's helmet on...

Sorry girls this is going to be a big one! Soooo excited that there are only 4 short weeks left. I know they are going to fly. Next weekend is my hen, the following weekend is OHs stag and then we...

Is this something that you recommend? Is it a seperate insurance to your home contents insurance? If it makes a difference, my two rings together total around £1800 and my fiances is £550. Pardon the...

Hiya, After a disastorous day bridesmaid dress shopping yesterday, I have come to teh conclusion I may have to try to up my budget and get dresses froma bridal retailer. I am going to contact the...

Hey, I'm just starting to think about what to do with my hair. I know I definitely want something in my hair but can't help thinking tiaras can look a bit dated but also really want to wear one! What...

Hi, firstly - I'm new! *Waves* Secondly, has anyone ever been to The Caves in Edinburgh, or the Rowantree, which is a smaller version of the Caves I believe? It's on my shortlist for possible...

Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone was having or had already had a humanist wedding in England? We really want a humanist wedding, but every time we find a celebrant we like they are not available...

Can you wear them with a bra? All the designs / ways you style the top seem suitable for no bra only? Thanks

As title suggests, we are now toying with having the whole ceremony and reception at OH dads house/garden. Is this possible?? In my mind we'd need a registrar to come and perform the ceremony and then...

Probably one for you OMs out there. I'm getting married away from home so staying at our venue the night before and getting ready there. However as we get married at midday I can't get ready in the...

Could anybody please recommend a good (and reasonably priced) DJ and venue dresser in the Manchester area? Many thanks!

What are your favs?! I have 4 so far lol x

Hello! I'm just recently engaged and we're looking for a different venue in the West Midlands. We're in Birmingham and ideally wouldn't like to go too far, but we don't want the traditional manor...

Hello Everyone, Was just wondering what every ones first dance song is? I already know what we are having, but we are having a pianist play throughout wedding breakfast and he has asked us for a list...

Anyone recommend any websites that do personalised bikinis or beach towels?

As cocktail lovers we would like to use the popular cocktails as table names (sex on the beach, cosmopolitan etc) and I have been thinking of making mini cocktails as wedding favours which would...