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Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone has done dried flowers for their weddings, and if so who you went to for them? I've seen a company called hidden botanics online, but just wanted to see if...
We got engaged 💍 on 23rd December 2023. We have worked out our budget. We have more to use then expected. In January we will be talking with where we want our venue. Hoping we can book our date no...
Hi everyone, I’m spiraling down a deep hole searching for venues! Our problem is we have family in London, Birmingham, stratford upon Avon. We need a venue with accommodation the night before and...
Hi everyone! We are in the quiet spell of the run up to the wedding! Everything is booked!! Save Save Save! To the point it feels like we aren’t even getting married it’s all so quiet!! Of course I...
We want to have a small micro wedding close family only. We want to have our own touches. We went to have a Ceremony and have a lunch/meal after it. We don't want the party and dancing element of a...
Any ideas on a venue that won't cost a fortune? We were thinking of lichfield registry office and to save on costs somewhere we could have a buffet and drinks rather than the formal meal. Castle Hotel...
Hi ladies I'm looking for some advice around car etiquette, if anyone can help? The weddings I've been to in recent years have all been in one location so there has only been one wedding car. We are,...
Hi, When doing wedding favours do you do ones for the bride and groom? Or just the guests? TIA
So I was thinking about getting our wedding bands set after Xmas just after the new Yr. Is there any right or wrong time to buy your wedding rings? It does recommend to get them 3-4 months before but...
Hey brides! What are we supposed to be doing 9/10 months before our weddings? I’ve ordered my invites, booked venue (which includes DJ, food etc) and picked my dress! What else should I be doing or is...
We might have to delay the wedding due to affordability to the following year. We are supposed to get married next September but now are thinking of doing it in 2025. I really would still love to get...
Hi I need some serious help! I’ve decided to have no bridesmaids due to several reasons but have decided to have a couple of friends plus both my brothers wives get ready with me the morning of the...
Hi all! I recently got engaged and we found a lovely venue with lots of dates available for the time of year we want. One date in particular is standing out to us as its the 16th which is the same as...
I can’t justify the cost of having two photographers and I’m trying to work out if it’s worth having a videographer or not. So thoughts welcome! We’re getting married in a church which will be filmed...
Hi everyone! After a bit of advice, we are getting married in September 2025 and have booked our photographer. However, we've realised that the photographer lacks communication. We have emailed and...
I am planning my wedding for a Monday but I’m getting a few mixed views from people in conversation about choosing this day. I don’t think it’s bad if I’m personally saving thousands of pounds, and...
This may sound like a silly / obvious question (if you know the answer!) but do wedding vendors tend to increase their costs during peak season? I know that venues do, I’m just wondering if florists,...
So our venue have now decided the only linen napkins they have available are white, previously we had a agreed on a kind of light hessian colour. I just can’t get my head round white and don’t feel it...
Hi all, Iv bought some led lights (the ones you use for bottles) but I’m stuck of what to do with them…. My Center piece is an led rose battery powered light with candles (battery operated) and a bud...
Hello fellow bride to be's I need help. Obviously new to this world and I'm planning my own wedding (crazy I know). I got engaged this July 2023 and the original plan was to get married in 2025....
I’m going to do a speech on our wedding day! No one knows except my fiance! He knows what I’ll be covering but not what I’m saying! Does anyone have any tips on how to get my speech across? It will be...
Does anyone know who to complain to regarding this?
Hi everyone! I am new here and only newly engaged too. Before getting engaged my fiancée and I were set on eloping. Neither of us want a big wedding, and both sides of our families are quite messy...
Hi everyone. I did try and create a post the other day but I can’t find it anywhere, I’m not sure if it was deleted or maybe just ignored. So, sorry for posting again but I’m having quite a hard time....
I am hopefully booking my wedding venue next week and was looking at the packages. I'm not on about getting married till late 2025 and the prices are different for **** and 2025. I know why. If I was...
Hi there About to secure a venue in the Cotswolds (cripps barn) that has no accommodation or bridal suite on site. So I’m looking for somewhere local to get ready in in the morning that’s big enough...
Hi, Can anyone advise the best place to get wedding insurance from? Thanks in advance
Can anyone recommend a book that I can use to help with organising our wedding?
Hi all, Can anyone recommend affordable venues for 150-200 people in Essex ? It’s so hard finding an affordable venue . I’m super stressed. If I can’t find a venue will I be able to plan a wedding?