Discussions from Planning

Firstly - thank you to anyone taking the time to read this and offer suggestions . . . I've got baby brain and severe sleep deprivation, so am struggling to join my thoughts together to create an...

...are there any around whose packages don't start at £2k?! I've spent HOURS searching online for a photographer that I like the look of, and that's within our budget of £1000max but I just can't seem...

I thought these would be great for the morning while having hair/make-up done etc. Just cream satin with diamente BRIDE on them. I have ordered myself one of each and the just married flip-flops!...

Hey everyone, was just wondering how you chose your bridesmaid dresses? one of my bridesmaids will wear anything I put her in, the other one has a list of rules I have to follow... Luckily I'm only...

Just spoken to my mum, saying she had got a answerphone message from my aunt this morning simple saying 'I've had an idea! She should go to Vegas for her hen do, the girls would love that!' and then...

So, there's only 6 weeks to go and I'm up to my eyeballs! We moved into our new house last week and it's been a disaster. One thing after another that was supposed to have been done hasn't, and now we...

Groom is in the 'trying on suits stage' and I was going to get him and best man coral ties. We are getting married abroad in a small ceremony and there won't be any ushers. He asked me last night how...

Ok, my question is pretty much as the title says, BUT bearing in mind my hen do will be next May, so 10/11 months away, I sent a jokey to text to my friends to ask them to see if they can save £15/£20...

Hi Ladies, So i was having a look about on the net at wedding dresses the other day and i have found THE dress, its a MAGGIE SOTTERO and im assuming its probably quite expensive. I was looking on...

Hello Ladies, So my OH and I are looking to have an wedding in Easter 2014. I've looked at the dates and Easter Sunday is 20th April. My OH works as a primary school teacher and so only gets school...

Hello everyone, I'm thinking of putting a camera on the all the tables at the reception - and some of those photo props so guests can have a bit of fun. Was also thinking of putting a bit of a...

Am planning on sending out my wedding invites in the next couple of weeks ?. Just wanted to know if I have missed anything in the additional info, I plan to put in. Directions What time people need to...

At a recent wedding fair I attended there was a chocolate fountain on show and you had to pay to sample, which I found to be slightly off putting. Usually when I've sampled cakes it has been for free...

Hi ladies, How many of you are having an ivory dress and white table linen and chair covers?? The dress i have fellin love with is ivory but my venue have white linen? Will it look too odd? I have...

OH is Welsh and I'm English. We've settled on a red and white theme with hints of green to incorporate the two but was wondering if anyone else had any suggestions for the rest of the day? We've...

Right, so I just learned that our wedding band permanently replaced its singer. The new singer is 'ok' (and by that I mean fine but nothing special) but he sounds completely different from the former...

This may be a stupid question but is it the Brides job to find these things or do other people tend to 'borrow' and 'give' you things'? Whats the norm? x

Hi all I've been a 'reader' of the forums since i got engaged but am having a debate with the other half at the moment and would appreciate some more opinions. I'm looking for a way of sharing guest...

i've been looking at cars and i really like the beetles and campervans...i have 3 bridesmaids and me and my dad to get to the venue (so 5 total) i have the option of the beetle soft top for me and...

I really need to get my invitations sorted.? I have used Vistaprint for my save the dates but most of their invitations are the flat style and I want folded invitations. I only need 30 and don't want...

Hi I usually post on BT but wanted some wedding related help please. I was thinking of getting a gift for my sister in law to be to give her on her hen night (just going for a meal). Any ideas on what...

Hi everyone (: I'm based in Wiltshire and am really struggling to find a wedding cake.. I love the tiered cakes with sugar flowers and I was just wondering how you used for your wedding cake? xox ...

With less than a week to go I think the nerves have hit. I've been feeling twitchy and sick for a few days. Painful stomach and slight nausea. I think I can't keep trying to tough it out and was...

I'm MARRIED! It was such a fantastic day. Honestly the best day of my life. Get ready for a lonnng report - I'm in the process of trying to write everything down before I forget it. Our wedding was...

I have had to change my dress with just a matter of weeks to go and I need to find a veil to go with it. The dress is oyster in colour but I am struggling to find an oyster veil. Ideally I would like...

Hi ladies, can I pick your brains please? I'd like to have a box of 20-30 pairs of flip flops for the ladies to use if their feet are hurting in the evening. Does anyone know where I can get these...

Hi Ladies Just wondered if any of you had any idea how much we should be paying for a good wedding band? (I'm in the Essex/Suffolk area) there are 2 that i have seen before and really love and have...

Does anyone know good DJ's in manchester for my reception Thanks Jade xx

Hello, I was hoping you could help me out. Which side of the bride does the father walk on? Some sites say left and some say right ... I know some might be American and they normally do things...

Hi all We're getting married in a church, and while originally I was thinking of modern music for our wedding now I'm not sure that it will 'go' especially as we will be having hymns. So I'm thinking...

I really really want to get married in my local church where all family events have taken place including my parent's marriage and where my dad's ashes are plus it is beautiful to boot, yet we were...