Discussions from Planning

Hi, Please can someone advise who sits at the top table? Thanks

I spoke to vicar today and when we originally booked church cost was £300, he said will now be £500 (£580 if we want bells), is this normal? I can't argue with a vicar but OMG seems a lot!

Good Morning Ladies, Well we now have 8 weeks to go and my list of things to do looks like this: meet with the organist to finalise music in and out of the church and for signing the register send...

My friend gave me a mug that says "Bride's Tea" but is that right or should it be "Brides Tea"? Don't want to use itin photos if it's wrong!

We have found a gorgeous hotel that we want to get married in and have our reception in, only thing is i would like to have a religious ceremony there, is this possible? can a vicar marry us at the...

Okay, three questions - first, how far in advance should I book a venue dresser? Second, how much roughly should I be looking at paying per person? And third, can any Midland ladies suggest a few...

Thought I would share my colour scheme ideas, incase anyone else is considering it, Not exactly with the theme, but peonies..... I loves 'em. thought the sign would look sweet at the barn entrance....

My OH and I are still in the very early stages of wedding planning. We've set our budget based on what we've got put aside already and what we can afford to save up along the way. We already have a...

Hi My hubbie to be was very close to his grandma and I really wanted to include her pic in the wedding some way. If it was a girl I would just get a picture locket necklace but cant think of what to...

I need to store my dress for about 11 months at home so require the above. Has anyone done this? Where did you find a box?

So..... has anyone ever had one of these? Or any thoughts on the idea? We are getting married in a 16th century tithe barn, and I think having a barn owl deliver the rings would be great. However, my...

Please help! We're getting married 2 weeks today and we can't think of music!! We really need to think of some background music for during the wedding breakfast....only thing is I can only think of...

Why is it that when looking for bridesmaid dresses I get sidetracked by a ridiculous number of stunning wedding dresses? I'm sure I started this evening googling "pale green bridesmaid dress", but...

I've never shoped at schuh before, but last week I saw some shoes online that I fell in love with and decided that I wanted for my wedding. I purchased 2 pairs in total (different styles,1 for...

Traditionally who dances with who in this dance? Also - should it be a song thats special to the bride & groom still? It feels a bit odd dancing with someone else to a song thats special to me and...

Just wondering what table decorations everyone is going for? The venue said we got use of the candelabras so was thinking of using these and getting some flowers for round the top or bottom, any with...

Hi, Our first choice venue has fell through So now trying to find a second choice, we have found somewhere else which would be perfect but they are limited on the hot food they can serve. They are a...

Just wondering if you have any advice regarding, florists, cars, venues ect. Thanks ❤️

I know its bad luck for the groom to see your dress. But is it bad luck for other people to see your dress? Obviously i want it to have a wow effect when i walk down the aisle in it so wont be showing...

Hi, Looking for a bit of advice, another friend who is getting married in 2014 and having her hen do next summer has led to a few friends asking on the date of mine (I get married in August 2013) How...

Hi all, Myself and my partner brought a house 3 months ago and are now planning our wedding for summer 2013, therefore we have a very strict/tight budget. I'm trying to find a venue that is small and...

Hi all! I received an invite to a friend's vow renewal, to the evening only. In the invitation, it had all the usual details of a wedding invite, including a wedding list type thing (they want money...

Hello! My fiance and I are going to send out Save the Date cards but I just want some ideas...I have a few but when I've put them into practice they don't look as nice as I thought! So show me yours...

Hi, If you have a sister, should they automatically be your chief bridesmaid? I would love her to be of course, but at the same time - I think my best friend would be able to organise a hen doo that...

Hi all, I have found this image of a hair style i just LOVE! Has anyone got any ideas on how or where i might source flowers that would be suitable for this sort of style? would the be real or...

Hi there, My fellow bridesmaids and I are organising our friends hens night in london from over here in Austrlia. We have no idea what is an acceptable amount of money to expect people to pay for a...

Do you think we should bother with canapes? I always associate canapes with posh hotels, not village halls. Do you think we need them? Or wedding is at 2 and we will be sitting down to eat at...

Want to do the cupcakes myself, I may be crazy but cannot bring myself to pay £££££ for a cake. Anyone else doing this/done this? Let me know your tips! ie. can I freeze in week before and just...

Hi all, The question is in the title.... has anyone used yourbridalwear.com?? They have very good priced Maggie copies, just wondering if its worth the risk?? Thanks

When did you/are you planning to pass around your guest book? I've only been to 1 wedding where there has been a guest book and it was passed around during the meal. I was thinking of getting one of...