Discussions from Planning

Im looking for transfers to put onto dressing gowns ive bought for the bridesmaids and my mothership (and me) for the morning of the wedding....i found these here......

Anyone got any suggestions? I'm borrowing a veil from a friend. It hasn't been cleaned and is a bit grubby at the bottom from when she wore it. Does it need to be dry cleaned or do you think a hand...

Hi all What kind of underwear did you wear to your first dress trying appointment? I was thinking something strapless but my first one is on Thursday after work and I'm not sure I will feel...

Might be a tad early for me to start thinking about wedding dresses but I just can't wait any longer! ? I know it's a bit like 'how long is a piece of string?' but was wondering if anyone could give...

Ok so I've tried searching the forum but if this has been talked about already can someone point me in the right direction as I cant seem to find anything. We are not fussed about a wedding car. Its...

Is anyone doing or done this? My mum mentioned it to me but I hadn't thought about it. Can you not just dry upside down in an airing cupboard? My bouquet is mainly roses. There seem to be a lot of...

So ladies and gentlemen hitchers. We are having a village fete style reception so need stalls/games to have alongside the bouncy castle/popcorn & candy floss makers. I have a few ideas but would...

....so firstly i feel bad that he doesn't have anybody that he wants to be his b.man and I really wish he had somebody he feels he could rely on (his brother is not an option btw before anybody...

Hi I need a bit of advice. we are getting married in Scotland in 2 months. There will be Me, OH, 4 yr old daughter (and our 2 dogs, we're hiring a cottage that does the ceremony also!!) and our 2...

I'd really like to get bridesmaids dresses that can be worn in lots of different ways like the two birds ones. But two birds don't do the colour I want. Does anyone know of any other companies that...

This may sound silly and me over thinking it - but I was thinking of having wedding favours that guests could take home as like a keep-sake thingy... but then it got me thinking that evening guests...

Has anybody been or know anyone else married here recently. Its our ideal venue, have provisionally booked our date for the 28th Sep next year, but we cant get an appointment for a couple of weeks due...

Hi everyone, I know this is likely to have been covered before (many times) but the search function keeps crashing on me....good old hitched. On Friday, we're going to view our venue for the first...

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...