Discussions from Planning

I rarely wear make-up and have been trying to get in touch with my inner girliness ready for the wedding. (Can't believe I've spent weeks discussing diamantes and lace, let alone make-up!) I have no...

Hi all b2b's, im really getting into the swing of these forums and loving all the advise and ideas from others. We have decided on our wedding breakfast of a BBQ, as we both like that kind of food and...

Good afternoon everyone! A topic of conversation that has been coming up with me and my H2B is what to do between the ceremony and the breakfast and between the breakfast and the reception. As we...

Thinking of having black and white as my main colours with bits of fuchsia to brighten things up a bit. What do you all thnk of black bridesmaid dresses? I'm having 3 BMs and 2 love the idea but the...

What is tradition? Do they all wear the same colour cravats or does the groom wear a different colour? x

Just wondering if i should, the minimum for the venue is 50, i have rough list of 55 so to avoid missing the minimum and overinvite? i know some people may say no to the day do therefore would it be...

Hiya, After being engaged to my partner of 8 years for 18 months already... We have FINALLY set a date for our wedding - 2nd August 2014. As I am a busy mother of 2 young boys as well as being a full...

Hi girls I hope you can help me! Ive got the Ronald Joyce Lola dress and want it to be as big as possible - has anyone tried this dress with a Jupon 185 petticoat or similar? Or what petticoat did you...

I am in the midst of my wedding planning and getting ideas together (even though we dont get marred until September 2015) but as i am having burgundy and silver as my wedding theme, i was thinking of...

Has anyone got married at Lympne Castle? We love the place, but aren't sure if we can get a discount. Has anyone managed to get a good price to have their wedding there? And have you seen inside the...

What's with the word plain ey?! Whenever I try to explain that dresses are too much for the type of wedding we'll be having, the word plain just seems to trip off the tongue. No, just no. Has anyone...

As the title says.. We brew our own Sloe and Damson Gin, Rasberry and Blackberry Vodka and Blueberry whisky. We are hoping to give these out in mini spirit bottles as favours. Does anybody know where...

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...