Discussions from Planning

Hi, We have managed to waggle a slight discount for upfront payment of our cars (£700) and our photographer (£775). Has anyone else paid things upfront? Thanks

Hi, My sister is my only bridesmaid (also having a flowergirl). We have a dress which is sage green, strapless and knee length. After talking to her last night she has decided that she would probably...

Hi, Is it traditional for mother of bride to travel with mother of groom to wedding? Or not? Thanks

Has anybody booked a hen do through the company girl thing uk? I've been quoted a really great price for what I want but sounds too good to be true! Just wondering if anybody else had booked with them...

Does anyone know how long it takes to give notice once you are there? Ie if appointment is at 9 what time would we be done? Giving notice in Kent if that makes any difference Thanks x

I want really light pink dresses - they are very hard to find! For this reason I feel I need to be looking into / ordering them ASAP (weddings early August 2013). But I'm seriously worried - I have 5...

Hi there, I’d be grateful for some views or advice on the above. We’re having light refreshments (cake reception) after the ceremony at the church for everyone who has come along, and then the...

Hello, Finally got the professional pictures back so thought I would do a report. Sorry if the pictures are big: The Weekend Before (4/08/12) I’d decided to have the hen do the week before the wedding...

Hi, Does anyone know where I can find cheap cream jugs for my table flower arrangements? Ideally want to try and find some like this for £5! Thanks

What is the role of a page boy? I thought they would be with groom etc, but someone else has said they are meant to be with bridesmaids etc? Do they walk down the aisle with BMs?! Thanks

Firstly, apologies if this has been asked before. I've tried searching older threads but computer says no! Anyway, to cut a long story short. We are hoping to get married next year and we've found a...

Hi ladies, I hadnt thought about what our flowergirl will be doing until my FMIL was telling her she will walk infront of me throwing petals. Ive quite like the cute little flags that say 'here comes...

I run a cake business and have done many many wedding fairs. I used to give out samples on a plate but then started wrapping in cling film and bagging up with a business card and giving out as I spoke...

I'm just wondering if we should expect them to arrive early, or if they were generally on time/after the time you stated?

As the title suggests, we've had a change of heart due to family sticking their two pence worth in and have decided to please ourselves rather than our family who didn't seem to appreciate the...

Hi Ladies, 10 days to go today and the wedding nerves are slowly creeping in for myself and OH. Anyone got any tips on how to relax and enjoy the final stages before the wedding. Also, any OM's got...

Im looking for a self catering wedding venue or at least a venue that lets you provide your own alcohol We have 106 guests in the day and 150 at night Has anyone any ideas? Thanks

This is my first post in here... Let's start by telling you the full story... I have had 2 hen nights and am no prude when it comes to these sorts of things. I had a stripper, in a pub, for about 10...

Hi Does anybody know roughly how much the Qeensberry albums cost, and how difficult it would be to put together an album from a disc of wedding photos? I'm just wondering if it would be more cost...

I have recently got engaged and not sure where to begin, I'm getting married in 14 months and decided against a planner. When did everyone decide on a theme by? Do i need to book a florist now? and...

Hello So my h2b is staying in a hotel the night before the wedding and I wanted to surprise him with something on the morning of the wedding by getting the hotel staff to take him a present or do...

Hey, I am still trying to choose a venue for my reception and one of them (prob my fave) has a rule that all music and drinking stops by midnight and everyone is sent home (or to bed if staying...

Hi there, Can anyone offer any suggestions for my hen do in London? Was originally looking at doing a military / charlies angels activity in the afternoon (people kidknapp the bride-to-be and the...

I have found a gorgeous dress that l like and is a great price. The only problem is it is too small for me by about 2-3 inches for all of the different measurement. Is it realistic to loss weight to...

HOW WE MET I met Andy 7 years ago in 2005, in Corfu. I was there with my grandparents, as every summer since I was born (my grandparents are from there) and Andy was there on holiday every summer with...

We're having a DIY sweetie buffet at our wedding. We already have all the jars/vases and all the sweets and the plan is to fill the jars with the sweets and then cover them with cling film and attach...

Hi, I'm new here, and I'm looking for some shoulders of support! We're getting married in April, (my boyfriend proposed 6 months ago) I have been trying to organise everything and it is a nightmare....

Hi This is my first post and could really do with some opinions. We have lots of children coming to our wedding (27 so far and have not had all RSVPs back yet) Most of our guests have young children...

I'm having a mild panic about my dress at the moment. I'm not sure if made the right decision. I was in between two towards the end, two completely different styles Maggie Sotero Jovi Essence of...

Me and my partner started thinking about what we wanted from our wedding and realised getting married abroad was more us than a traditional wedding. Trouble is he is an only child and my family tried...