Discussions from Planning

Would be great to have a thread for all the OMs to post flashes showing their various bits of wedding day jewellery. So come on..who'll be first?

Hi all, just looking for a bit of reassureance really- please?! We've had our banns read in both our local church and the church we are marrying in. However, we couldnt make the banns readings for the...

Hi, Does anyone have any pictures of their save the date cards they can show me please, looking for some inspiration. Thanks

Hi, With one year and five days to go I'm starting to confirm things with the venue. Our venue is dry hire so we need to supply everything ourselves. I've booked the registrar, getting quotes from...

I am planning a visit there on Sunday, to hopefully get my dream dress at a bargain price, and wondered if anyone had been?

Hi everyone, This is my first post here, although I tend to check in occasionally for handy tips and hints! I've got a bit of a question regarding a outdoor ceremony. While initially we were going to...

Hi Does anyone know where we can get our wedding blessed in Chester? Thanks

Hi, Can anyone recommend a hair and makeup artist in or near Derby? I’m getting married on a Sunday (next April) and most likely getting ready at the venue. I’m happy to travel the few miles into...

I like frank sinatra and would love one of his songs played as we walk out of the ceremony. I have had a think and can't think of an appropriate one for a wedding really except 'I've got the world on...

Hi everyone I want to buy table crystals for my centrepieces, and I want them to be really sparkly and not cheap-looking. But real Swarovski ones are so expensive! Does anyone know of anywhere you can...

Hi guys, I really need some help with an bridesmaid issue I have. Since getting engaged in February, I have asked 4 ladies in my life to be bridesmaids. One is my best friend, who is my chief...

I had my first experience of wedding dress shopping today and think I found the 'one'. It was a dress I would never have normally gone for, but when I tried it on I loved everything about it- the...

Does any one know of any good hair stylist and make-up in South Wales area, that will come to you? Thanks

Hi ladies when it came to your hen do did you let your bridesmaids do all the work so it was a complete surprise or did you offer some suggestions or guidelines/ Did anyone take complete control/ I'm...

Maybe a silly question but I have had mixed responses. Do I sign the register with my maiden name or married name?

I might be being dense here ... My passport runs out next month, and I get married in October - not going anywhere before the date so may aswell change my name at the same time. Has anyone done this?...

Hi, The title gives it away really! I don't know where to start, so just wondered if anyone has any recommendations for a hair/makeup artist in Sheffield or the surrounding area? Thanks for any help!...

I was wondering what everyone's experience of the sizing of Essense of Australia dresses was like? i.e. is a size 12 a "true" size 12 or smaller? I am wodnering as l know the sizing of wedding dresses...

We have been looking around at the Venue Dressing market and wondered if anyone had come across chair covers for Kids chairs, something to make the kids feel more at home, and make them feel abit...

Hi I was wondering if there are any om's that had their flower girls wearing flower rings on their heads that could flash pics? I love the idea but can't find any pics??xxx

What time are people starting their evening reception, I am a little stuck. Wedding ceremony is 1.30pm xxx

How did people manage to do these cheaply? I bought name cards myself and crystals, but they look crappy I've 80 guests and need to do it as cheap as poss as wayyy over budget already. Theme colour is...

I have medium length curly hair and thinking of straightening for wedding day, or is it best to have an up to. Empire line dress with a straight spangly neckline!! What do you reckon?

Can anyone who had short hair for wedding day flash me? I have chin length bob and not sure what to do? Thx

Currently having dress wobbles. I've got a deposit on a dress (balance due September when they will order it) & I'm not entirely convinced about it. It's a lovely dress (by Sonsie 91051) but it's...

Left this one til last min. My mum was going to make some (she's making all dresses and I don't want to stress her out by asking for bags now!!) Have seen some on ebay which would do....but then I'm...

My OH and I have been invited to a colleagues Bengali Wedding in a couple of weeks. I am close to the bride and very excited to attend, but I am worried about making a plonker of myself as I have...

I think I have finally decided on my centrepieces, but not sure whether to get the round mirror plates made of glass mirror or acrylic? What do people normally use?

Has anyone struggled to compromise on their venue & how did you overcome it? I have my heart set on a church and that's fine, but our venue is the sticking point. H2B has been married before, but...