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Is this a good / bad idea? I want to invite family first, and ask them to have their RSVP back 3 months before the wedding. The reason being that depending on how many accept / decline effects how...
Hi everyone, Does anyone know of anywhere for a civil ceremony in London or the South East that would work for a candlelit wedding? I love the idea of a romantic ceremony, but we want to have it...
My brain is frazzled from google searches lol......this seems like an impossible task Does anyone know of any wedding venues that allow your own catering services? That are cheap to hire, I've found...
Hi everyone. Im hoping to have my venue booked possibly by the end of January/beginning of Feb and I was wondering..what did you decide to work on next?? Obviously I need to decide my colour scheme...
Hello all - apologies I've never introduced myself. I'm posting some parts of my wedding and some inspirations for things yet to be decided on. I hope this helps anyone planning a similar style...
Hi all, I am considering getting some wedge shoes to wear for my reception, as it's mainly outdoors and I don't want to sink all the time if the ground is soft. I'm not the biggest fan of wedges, so...
Hi everyone, I need an opinion! I have a wedding dress and was trying to find a lace bolero or coverup to wear with it. I like it but I don't like my arms too much and it's not at all the kind of...
SEE UPDATE BELOW PICS At last! Have literally looked at 100s of dresses and it's still early days but I'm keen to get this task done. Finding these was harder than finding my dress! Trying to please...
Christmas don't tell the bride on bbc three now a new one
Hello All, So myself and the Hubby to be have been asked to make some suggestions as to the menu we would like for our Wedding Breakfast. We're having 3 courses and have decided, if it's possible, to...
Ladies I need your help on a business idea. Have you or will you be buying your groom a present for your wedding day? How about a chauffeur driven Jaguar XKR to take your groom to church? The cost for...
Hello all, My partner & I are looking for an affordable wedding venue in the Cambridgeshire / Suffolk area. Can anyone recommend any venues? We're open to any ideas :-). Many thanks in advance,...
I am getting married in June and would like a victorian ice cream cart for my reception. I live in the west midlands and am getting married in Sutton Coldfield. Can anyone recommend a decently-priced...
Hello everyone, Just wondered what your experiences or thoughts were on number of bridesmaids? I havent been to many weddings myself but the ones I have the Brides had 5 or 6 bridesmaids. Now I feel...
Just found washi tape on ebay - it's Japanese patterned or designed masking tape, there's even lace. Thought this may be handy for any crafty types out there?...
Hello there, I am getting married September 2013 and considering to hire my wedding dress. Do you have any recommendations on where I should go within the London area? Thanks for your help, Sarah ...
Im trying to think of ideas on aisle decoration but doesnt cost the earth! what are you having/had on your wedding day x
Please help a bride2be in distress. I have totally under budgetted for my wedding cake. I have never bought a cake before, Birthdays in the family I normally cook my own and decorate them myself. I'm...
Hi everyone, just having a think about venues... does anyone have any experience of The Grove hotel in Hertfordshire? It looks gorgeous on the website and is a pretty good location for us. Just wanted...
I got engaged over a year ago now and I know exactly what type of wedding I want and cant wait to get started, BUT... My Dad has told me he will not be there if my Mum is there (got divorced over 10...
Firstly, i'm new here so I apologize if there's already a thousand posts similar to this! I've been looking for a low priced wedding dress for my £5000 wedding, and i've found websites like:...
Hello Hitchers, Boyo likes the idea of grey / tweedy for his wedding day fashion (his words not mine!) However he is struggling to find something that fits the bill, basically he doesn't want Black /...
Hey All, I thought it would be cool to have a thread where we can share our crafty or money-saving ideas! We have a budget of £3000. Our venue is super cheap and super priddy! I'm having Vivien of...
Hello, I am getting married on the 25th October - but know from my own experience that I need to start looking NOW for help with organising the beauty and styling for the most important day of my...
Hiya I am English, getting married in England, however my OH is from South Wales and is very proud of his roots. I dont want a Welsh "theme" but I'd like to include his heritage. but I really do not...
Hi all, I can't decide on what cake flavour to have. H2B wants mini individual cakes with 3 different flavours. He normally likes vanilla but he doesnt want that. I was thinking of having red velvet...
Hi, I have 2 definite bridesmaids, however, I am really close to four friends I met when at uni. Do you think 6 bridesmaids is too many? How many bridesmaids did you have and what did you think about...
Hi all I am getting married in September and am looking into honeymoon ideas. We are on a tight budget of around £600 (not including spending money) and are loking for 3-6 nights away somewhere...
I have already bought a hairband and was going to wear it with a trad viel. i now think i like birdcage viels. should i a) keep the hairband and get a trad viel b) start again and get a birdcage veil...
Hi all, Apologies for the long delay. Finally got round to writing this up First of all a little background on my and my hubby. We were friends through work for 3 years before he finally asked me out...
I have a total of 6 bridesmaids and would prefer not to have them all in the same dress / colour. I have just been having a quick look online to see if anyone else has done this and how it looks. I...