Discussions from Planning

I touched upon this in another post, but was wondering.... when people put this, or similar sentiments, does it REALLY MEAN it? I've seen some threads where people say *we've put this* and then...

Hello All Would appreciate your advice on this... We will have about 12 5ft (153cm) round tables and about 5 rectangular tables 120cm by 75cm. The plan is to cover them in white table linen, and have...

We're writing our own promises for the ceremony, what did you have? (I promise not to copy, it's more so I know how long it should be roughly!)

It's not a case of us wanting religious music/readings etc at our civil ceremony, we don't - I'm just curious as to the actual reason why it's not permitted. Is it something to do with the premises...

Of course not! One year ago yesterday he proposed to me in a restaurant in Boston. I later had a bracelet made for him with the date engraved into it. This bracelet has never left his wrist. And he...

Me and my partner are getting married august 2013 and we can not seem to find a cvenue big enough for 400 people! any chance anyone can help??

Hello lovely ladies! We are eloping next april ? Im looking for ideas for a lovely meal after our ceremony, somewhere scenic and with great food is a must.. Can anyone help?? Thanks a million Sara xx ...

Just a quick question but after said wedding do you wear them both or do you replace the engagement ring for the wedding band? i always thought you replaced one for the other. one of the reasons being...

Hello! Just wondered if anyone had any recommendations of florists they have used? Northbrook park has quite a few they recommend but wondered if anyone had any they had actually seen or used?? I...

So i got my dress in march from berketex on their payment plan and im about halfway now so the dress hasnt been ordered yet however im really not sure on it anymore! First reason being the OH has...

Hi All, I'm still trying to find a hair and make-up artist for my wedding in the cotswolds next MArch. I know I'm going to have pay a fair bit, but most of the quotes I've had so far are about £700...

Hi all Was a regular poster on this forum when I was wedding planning, always a great help! Now I'm BM for one of my besties and wanted ideas for a Birmingham hen do, ideally locals or people who have...

Since having my daughter I have no interest in alcohol and don't think I'd really enjoy clubbing while everyone else is hammered, lol, so I wasn't really planning a hen night. My sister is appalled by...

Hi all been lurking a few weeks. Love all you hitchers already you are all so helpful and you have already provided me with a lot of handy tips and helpful advice by reading through everyones posts. I...

Hi all Sorry I've not been around for a while, I've really lost my wedding mojo lately don't know what's wrong with me! But with only 4 weeks to go now I really need to get myself moving!! How is...

Do u get bridesmaid dresses first and then match the mens cravats with it? Lol x

I have a tan related question, What did/are you doing for your wedding day? fake tan or just going natural? I naturally really pastey white fair skinned, and I want to be tanned for the day, however I...

Hi, Has anyone got a Phase Eight wedding dress? Just wondering whether they come up true to size or not. My friend tried one on in the Phase Eight in Brighton last week but they only have one dress in...

Hi everyone, I have just discovered this amazing site. I am wanting a long sleeved wedding dress with a cathedral train. I have been looking everywhere and every bridal shop seems to offer me a shrug...

Seem to be struggling with accessories (flowers, invites etc etc) to go with deep teal bridesmaids dresses...please help! x

Good morning ! Ive read about brides putting flip flops for guests to wear at the evening reception with a note saying something like ... Rest your dancing feet ! Has anyone done this ? Can't decide...

Has anyone used this? How likely is it to disagree with me? I haven't used it before but was thinking of getting some to use on my wedding day, but I don't want to find I'm allergic to it or...

We want to renew our vows in Majorca next year and wondered if anyone knew how to go about finding someone to help arrange and then perform the ceremony? We'll be staying at a private villa so the...

Hi all We are getting married in 2014 but as we are paying for it all ourselves have had to start the planning early. I went dress shopping at the weekend and found my dream dress, as soon as I had it...

Hi all, We are looking into start planning our wedding and really need to do this on a budget. I'm thinking of a pub reception with a buffet as we are not keen on the sit down meal. Has anyone done...

Hi Girls, Has anybody tried the Essence of Austalia D1209 dress? What do you think of it? The shoulder part comes off to make it a strapless dress too. Millie xx http://essensedesigns.com/dress-D1209 ...

Hi Can anyone recommend any dry hire wedding venues in the North West? More specifically Cheshire and ideally a barn location. I've only just started planning my wedding for next October so not sure...

Hi all, I'm new! - getting married in Feb 2013 & I'd say I was pretty organised with the big things but the little details are scaring me silly! I'm looking for ideas for table entertainment...

What should your first dance song be? SHould it be a song you just both like? Or a song that means something to the two of you? Or should it be about the words in the song? You see we picked our song...

My dress is a full lace light coffee/ champagne colour....2 questions: 1. What colour veil do I go for? I want cathedral length so not sure if I have to get a champagne veil or if I could go for...