Discussions from Planning

Hi everyone, We are getting married next December and for favours one of my bridemaids had a clever idea of personalised tree decorations as favours for the guests. I was wondering what anyone else...

Hi, I'm after a little help please, we're getting married on 17th March 2013 and have decided on a vintage peacock wedding theme. My OH is in Afghan at the moment and has been there since July so I...

Hello! I am looking to have afternoon tea in place of the wedding breakfast. Many people have said to me that for the evening buffet, they normally cater for 2/3 of the guests (as many will be well...

I wore this beautiful dress on my wedding day in October 2010 and it was absolutely perfect! I paid over £3000 for the dress to be made and it was worth every penny, although it would be nice to be...

Hi, I am getting married next June and still no wedding dress! We are having a vintage theme for the wedding and Im looking for a dress that has a vintage feel to it without being too old fashioned -...

Hi ladies, I'm just after a last few bits for my wedding day and wondered whether anyone can offer up some recommendations for any products you might have used or can champion? I'm after 2 things - 1....

Any recommendations on anyone who makes personalised Jute bags? Looking to get one done with a bride on and also for bridesmaids xx

Hello I really want sunflowers as bouquet at my wedding. i was originally planning on having navy bridesmaid dress which, although i still think is a lovely combination, i have decided not to use as...

Hi everyone. Not sure quite sure to handle this situation. We haven't offered plus ones due to venue constrictions but have told some people when they ask the partners can come to the evening after...

Hi ladies, i normally post over in baby talk but wanted to ask all you wedding planners a quick question. Im after a plain iced sponge cake for my daughters birthday next Saturday. Where is the best...

HELP!!! I am getting married in August 2013 and our theme is Navy Blue and Dusky Pink. However due to buying our first house recently and the cost of raising a toddler we have to do things on a tight...

Hi, Does anyone know how long it takes to get an appointment at Leatherhead registry office to give notice for a wedding? What days/times do they do appointments for? We are getting married on 2nd...

Hi there all, I was wondering if you could give me some advice about what is the "done thing" for the time you should write on the invitation compared to the time the ceremony will start. I'm not sure...

Dear all, Bit of a weepy one I'm afraid! Getting married next September, and sadly neither of my parents will be there. Both have passed away due to cancer within the last 5 years and I really want to...

One of my bridesmaids has just told me she's pregnant (only 7 weeks so very early days) and I had just planned on sending out a message to all the girls on my hen do that we were going to book flights...

I posted a few weeks ago about barn venues near Manchester and someone on here suggested Peover golf club. I love it but worried it is too small. We're having roughly 80 in the day and 100 ish at...

At the risk of sounding a real numpty I can't search for what I want until I know the name of them. I'm looking for a wooden slice of tree, ie a circle with the bark still on that I can put my centre...

Hi everyone, it's a bit late now, but I was just curious to know if it was standard practice to have a rehearsal for a civil ceremony at your venue? I had assumed it was only church ceremonies that...

Hello to Brides to Be, Having read numerous blog posts and scoured the web for options, I'm turning to the Forum to ask for your ideas! I'm currently looking for a licensed country pub to host our...

Hi Last weekend we went and looked at Bellavista in Milnrow, today we went to Hyde Bank Farm in Romily and next weekend we're going to look at Hey Green Hotel. I'm just wondering have any of you been...

Hi this is my first post We are getting married on sunday (eek!) and we have cystic fibrosis pin badges as favours for our guest. My daughter has cystic fibrosis so its a cause very close to our and...

I stupidly ordered my wedding dress without checking the price for alterations. I've just found out that the shop will charge me £180! Is that reasonable?! How much are you brides paying for your...

Good or bad idea? We are doing a wine reception and wine on the tables - I'm thinking it might help us to accurately balance the amount we order? When doing the table plan I would just put 'R' or 'W'...

I'm undecided! Easier to walk in but not sure if it makes the dress too structured for my liking.

Hi everyone My fiancé and i looked at the Tudor Barn yesterday and i was blown away. next saturday we are looking at Lilibrooke manor. Can anyone let me know if they have had experience with these two...

Hi everyone! This is my first post and not really sure what I'm doing but here goes... I am getting married next year in May and have left it as late as possible to choose my wedding dress as I wanted...

Is anyone else having / had a non-traditional top table seating plan, and allowed their parents to sit next to one another? I really want to do this, as I feel both sets of parents would much rather...

(picture deleted) It's a round diamond, but it's set in a square. I tried on a d shaped rolled edge band left a massive gap between the two. Please help me find a type of ring that wont leave a big...

I saw them in a magazine, and have just read Frans write up on here. I was expecting them to be properly OTT and brightly coloured, but most of them are rather tasteful (IMO) I love all things disney,...

Given my choice I would happily go and get married day. I don't want to wait another 20 months I picked up my wedding ring ysterday and it has just made me so excited again about everything. Last...

Opinions please... in other words, please boost my confidence on this one - or make me speak up! My parents are paying for catering, so are the ones liaising with the caterers we're using. We've had a...

Hello everyone, I have bought a sample dress which does need some alterations (length taken up and taken in a bit). Can anyone recommend a good seamstress in the Hampshire/Surrey area. I am based in...