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kharv
Entrance music - Nothing Else Matters?
kharv, 3 September, 2011 at 11:10

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...

Katrin, monday 29-Jun-26 10 1,545
Dani
Hot off the press: Wedding trends 2026 unveiled! ✨
Dani, 20 October, 2025 at 16:07

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:...

Parul, monday 29-Jun-26 9 667
moonpie1985
What metal is best for mens wedding band?
moonpie1985, 29 August, 2011 at 21:13

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...

Sheh, monday 29-Jun-26 27 4,534
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Music to walk down the aisle too....?
, 6 July, 2010 at 21:42

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...

Gorilla, sunday 28-Jun-26 37 10,288
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Best save the dates cards
Mark, 1 June, 2025 at 21:31

Hi guys would love some steer on where and how to get started with the “save the dates” cards please?

John, saturday 27-Jun-26 10 160
cford09
Window and windowsill decorations - anyone thought about this?
cford09, 13 May, 2012 at 17:33

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...

Gorilla, saturday 27-Jun-26 15 3,086
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Paying by credit card versus wedding insurance??
ExcitedBride.com, 22 February, 2012 at 09:07

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...

Rodney, friday 26-Jun-26 10 3,370
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VAT on Wedding Bookings
slbarber, 23 July, 2013 at 20:36

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...

James, friday 26-Jun-26 16 7,880
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Rings...how much to spend?
katie80uk, 1 May, 2014 at 13:04

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...

Domain, friday 26-Jun-26 26 3,282
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I feel like I'm over budget on everything :(
Meg101, 15 June, 2017 at 13:43

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...

Safer, friday 26-Jun-26 9 1,887
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Wedding 2025 any advice?
Katrina, 29 December, 2023 at 17:33

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...

Runong, friday 26-Jun-26 10 245
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Unenthused friends!
Wed2Bgirl, 18 April, 2024 at 14:13

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...

Hirsg, friday 26-Jun-26 9 810
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Poems and Readings
meggles24, 28 February, 2010 at 10:53

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

Work, thursday 25-Jun-26 19 17,904
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How long is a church of england wedding service?
berniebride, 4 September, 2008 at 13:17

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...

Narika, thursday 25-Jun-26 9 15,762
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Wedding host and entertainment throughout the whole wedding
Leanna, 25 October, 2024 at 11:19

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...

Fin, thursday 25-Jun-26 33 307
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Wedding Gift/Money
S and S Wedding , 9 December, 2015 at 18:28

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...

Mubashir, thursday 25-Jun-26 19 1,667
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Pick N Mix
hanhan, 4 February, 2009 at 14:57

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...

Willium, thursday 25-Jun-26 9 3,715
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Bridesmaid nightmare, don't know what to do
Alsxx, 27 June, 2011 at 14:27

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...

Mohsin, wednesday 24-Jun-26 14 3,336
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Bitchy bridesmaid
RomanticIvoryCars615, 18 June, 2016 at 12:24

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...

Mohsin, wednesday 24-Jun-26 27 5,260
Hannah
Iphone content creator!
Hannah, 11 June, 2025 at 14:22

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...

Steelheart, wednesday 24-Jun-26 4 45
Joy
After ceremony entertainment
Joy, 14 January, 2026 at 13:44

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

Babita, wednesday 24-Jun-26 7 76
miss_winter14
feeling for grooms and best men; written my ruby wedding speech :/
miss_winter14, 10 February, 2015 at 14:25

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...

myassignmenthelprevi, wednesday 24-Jun-26 10 2,128
*Pugsley*
Girls night in/hen night ideas please
*Pugsley*, 18 June, 2013 at 19:43

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...

Ronald, wednesday 24-Jun-26 7 1,033
docshell
MIL ruined wedding
docshell, 29 May, 2009 at 15:35

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...

Smith, tuesday 23-Jun-26 15 3,744
Ella
Intimate wedding
Ella, 11 January, 2026 at 16:30

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...

Remo, tuesday 23-Jun-26 14 190
Camistrella
Keep it organized, stick to your budget, and focus on celebrating love with family and friends.
Camistrella, 25 February, 2026 at 13:22

Choose a date Decide your budgetCreate a rough guest list

Puhu, tuesday 23-Jun-26 5 46
nicnol
Opinions on our wording for information sheets
nicnol, 1 February, 2011 at 10:41

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...

John, tuesday 23-Jun-26 21 15,215
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Can it all be done on 10k?
RomanticGreenHair738, 10 February, 2017 at 10:18

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...

myassignmenthelprevi, tuesday 23-Jun-26 12 3,760
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Ethical. Venues & fox hunting
S J, 20 February, 2024 at 19:28

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...

Roms, monday 22-Jun-26 11 166
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Reserved seating wording
Sarah, 11 July, 2022 at 14:00

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...

Timothy, monday 22-Jun-26 7 706
lc93
OMs/TOGS, please share your photo's of 'uneven' bridal parties!
lc93, 18 December, 2015 at 13:40

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...

Willium, sunday 21-Jun-26 10 3,521
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Brighton and Worthing registry offices anyone?
redsunflower25, 26 July, 2013 at 10:47

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...

Haadi, saturday 20-Jun-26 15 6,105

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