Discussions from Planning

My best friend is a (gay) man and I'm thinking that I'd like him to have role at the wedding. If he was a girl there's no doubt that he'd be Maid of Honour so I'm wondering whether I could have him as...

Hi all, Apologies if there is already a thread on this first of all, but I struggled to find one if there is! I'm going to attempt to start making my invitations at the weekend - I'm doing pocketfolds...

Hi Everyone! My name is Stacey. I'm an American bride getting hitched in the UK (Kent to be exact) to my beloved English fiance. I know there are a few traditions that aren't the same over there as...

This is probably more of a post for those whose weddings are within the next 4months ish or those who are already married, but does anyone know for definate how many meetings they should have with...

Hi Ladies! I'm totally jumping the gun an pre empting i'll even be pregnant but was just wondering if anyone knew how easy it would be to adjut a dress with a buttoned dress ? Like can you make it a...

Hi there, im getting married in mexico and have booked a hotel to throw an evening reception when i return. has any one got any ideas on how to make this feel like a special day and not just an after...

I have chosen Bach's Arisoso - but on listening to it last night I wondered if it might be a bit sad. Who else is walking down to a classical piece and what?

As a groom to be myself and in the process of making a jump into wedding videography, I'm interested to hear some thoughts from past brides and brides to be on how much they have paid for a wedding...

Hi everyone Bit of a strange question I know... I have a string quartet booked for my wedding, but I need to provide the sheet music for the quartet arrangement. Does anyone know where I can get this...

I have been reading loads of posts but I am still not sure what to go for. Decorations? How to decorate the room? I am not interested in having loads of stuff hanging around the house afterwards, so...

So we had originally decided on a lake district wedding but we are now considering moving it up to gretna/dumfries area to see if we can get something a bit cheaper. Looking for any recommendations...

I am getting married next year. and the only thing i am really having difficulty with is my nails. i know traditionally people have them natural or white tips. but i usually have colour on my nails...

Whats your thoughts on them? I said to my parents that we were planning an A5 invite and they pulled a face, not sure if its just old fashioned or not... I thought A5 invites were quite common now? ...

Hello ladies, Hope you're all well and the plans are coming together! I have been searching around for bridesmaid dresses and came across this one on ebay...

Hi All, We are having country table runners, cream jugs and wild-ish flowers as our table decor. Can anyone suggest something for the top table? Its for 8 people so will be a couple of 6ft trestle...

I've only got one quote so far for the flowers I'd like, does anyone know if this is reasonable? For me, Teardrop bouquet - cream roses, brovadia, fressias with soft ruscus and rosemary = £90 (£108...

Not strictly wedding related, but this may interest those listed as in a relationship/engaged/married on Facebook. Anyone seen the "new" couples pages Facebook has rolled out? Article here:...

Hi All, I honestly feel like the most uncreative bride ever. There is so many lovely vintage things I see that someone could make themselves, but me make it? Pfft! I really like the idea of a luggage...

Am after getting onesies for me and bridesmaids for morning of wedding. Given that means 4, I can't afford the earth so am trying to ideally find some under £20 each (ideally more like £15) which can...

Hi Ppz, Wondered if you had any ideas about wedding hair.... basically my ears stick out and I have never in my whole 24 years wore my hair up!! I envy all the girls that wear there hair up and look...

Hi Ladies, I am going to a wedding next March and as I like dresses that cover my arms, I bought one now. (It looks so much better in the flesh than the pic below). I just wanted some advice on...

Hi everyone, I am so confused (as usual) and need your help with the dress code for our invitations. We will get married at 3pm (in May) in a countryside hotel, with only 30 guests and everyone is...

Hi there, we're just making our list of who we need to do buttonholes for. They will be pretty cheap because a friend who has access to a wholesale flower warehouse is doing them for us. We're...

Hiya, Im newley engaged planning to get wed in June 2014. I have been looking on various sites to get some ideas but what I really want to know is what is the schedule of a normal straight forward...

Just wondering if anyone is getting/has got married here? I love it on the website, but its quite expensive and varies from £8,000 for next year to £15,000 in 2014 ? (which is more than our whole...

Hello, I've seen lots of fabulous Sue Wong dresses online which seem just what I'm looking for - 20's inspired, beaded, non-meringue. I would be nervous about buying online without seeing the quality...

Hi there, We have booked an acoustic female singer for our ceremony and drinks reception, she is brilliant and can't wait to hear her on the day! But I've just recently started thinking about the song...

How many wintnesses are you allowed at a church wedding? was hoping to ask maybe 3 x

Hi does anyone know of a very cheap photographer who can cover our wedding in April 2013? We have a very tight budget as lots of work being done to the house at the moment. We are thinking we may not...

Hi I'm new to this site. I really need some help and advice. My problem is that I'm so worried my dad will ruin my wedding day. He is the one walking me down the aisle and despite the fact we had some...