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Nothing Else Matters by Metallica is one of my all time favourite songs but OH isn't a fan of them full stop. I'm trying to think of a way I can incorporate it subtly into the day without offending...
Something iconic has landed! Our Wedding Trends 2026 have officially dropped 🎉 From jaw-dropping decor to dreamy dresses... dive in and see what’s set to take the wedding world by storm! Tell us:...
So i wont have a choice on mine as it needs to match my engagement ring, but OH does have a choice. What is best (for the money)? He wont wear yellow gold, so at the moment looking at possibly 18k...
Hey ladies For those of you having civil ceremonies, what are you walking down the aisle too? Me and H2B are sat on Spotify trying to find something good but everything we come across is too...
Hi guys would love some steer on where and how to get started with the “save the dates” cards please?
Hi girls! Firstly, I'm really excited because we took OH's brother and his wife to see our venue yesterday and it was all set up for a wedding! Not seen it set up before! The venue is a converted mill...
Hi All, Im slightly confused and need some help??!! If paying for pretty much everything via credit card, deposits, final balances etc....is it therefore worth getting wedding insurance?? Any help and...
Hello, I have recently been told by my wedding venue that due to a test case brought by HMRC against a wedding venue, they have been advised by their tax advisors that VAT is chargeabale on all...
Havent even started looking at wedding rings but really not sure where to start? Obviously my engagement ring is gorgeous and havent a clue how much it cost but thats the ring that is meant to be the...
Hello, I'm trying to stick to a budget of 15k but everything is so much more than I thought. I originally had a budget of 10k but when the cheapest venue that we liked I could find was half that I had...
We got engaged 💍 on 23rd December 2023. We have worked out our budget. We have more to use then expected. In January we will be talking with where we want our venue. Hoping we can book our date no...
Hi everyone Stumbled across this website and it's just what I've been needing. To cut a long story short, I'm feeling so disheartened lately about my small intimate wedding next year. My sister who is...
Hey girls- not seen any of these types of posts in a while.. Has anyone chosen their poems or readings for their big day? Need some inspiration! XX
Hi, This sounds like I want to rush through getting married but it is more of a practical thing as i have a little one and need to plan ahead! I just wondered if anyone knew how long an average...
Hey guys 👋 I am getting married in may 2026 and was wondering if all your thoughts and doings throughout! I am starting to look and research entertainment. I have a fair budget for entertainment but...
Hi All I am looking for any thoughts or ideas on gift list. We are hoping to have an extension in the next 18 months so could write a list of things for our new bedroom. Downside to this is we will...
Hey We're thinking of having a pick n mix at our wedding as part of the evening buffet and am looking for inspiration. Does anyone have any snaps of theirs that they wouldn't mind sharing? Also would...
I'm hoping someone will have some good advise, I'm having a nightmare with one of my bridesmaids. I'm getting married 4 weeks today (yay!!) so could do without this so late on but I suppose that's the...
We are getting married this year and have chosen four bridesmaids. One is my sister and the other 3 are friends. However one of my BM has been throwing a few comments and I'm not sure what to do or...
Hi everyone! August 2026 bride here 🫶🏻 I was wondering if there are any iPhone content creators looking to build their portfolio and would be able to capture my wedding please? Date is 17/08/2026 in...
I’m looking at some indoor, possibly outdoor depending on weather, November 2027. Entertainment for guest to do or watch whilst we have our pictures
So i now know how grooms and best men and fobs etc feel. i've written my speech for my parents ruby wedding and i'm convinced it's poo. so i need opinions. please? here it is for you to pick apart for...
Hiya, A friend and I are planning a mini hen night in for our friend. There will be 5 girls present. It'll be the night before we go on her proper hen weekend but we thought we'd plan something...
Well the title says it all and it will be a little long as I need to get this out of my system. MIL always been a little hard work but never thought this would happen. Arrived in northern Ireland- all...
Can anyone help me. I’m looking for a Manor House or chapel that can just do me the ceremony part of my wedding. Kind of like a registry office vibe but with the beautiful scenery. I’m based in...
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Hi all.......trying to get a first draft together of our info sheets (and have realised I need to get my @rse in gear re looking for accommodation!!) Anyhoo opinions needed on the below fo some of the...
Hi all, this is my first post on here (probably first of many!) We are looking to get married in June next year. We was going to wait a few more years but my partners dad died of cancer in 2014 and...
Hi all! My partner and I got engaged on Valentines day at I'm at the beginning of my journey planning, very excited. We've found the most amazing venue in Mid Wales called Plas DInam but I've been...
Hey everyone. I have noticed in pictures of weddings at my venue that there are what I presume 'reserved' cards on the front row / 2 rows of seats (this is at non church venue) I can't zoom in enough...
Hi all, meant to be working so without going in to too much detail, there's someone I'd like OH to include as a groomsmen. It's an ongoing discussion, and I'd never force him to have anyone he didn't...
As title... has anyone got hitched in either? Any pics? We are back round to idea of reg' office and knees up at home and wondering what these places are like. If either has a bit of character or just...