Discussions from Planning

Hullo! I'm new here, so be gentle! I have the most amazing Pronovias dress for my big day. I can't believe I already bought it, what with there being 16 months to go, but I found a pristine condition...

We met with our caterers for the first time last night (which was great and made everything seem even more real Eeeek), but they said that they don't generally do tastings until 3 months before the...

Hi all Thinking of getting a vintage style photographer at our wedding. I love the retro look and think it would be awesome to get a photographer who specialises in this style. Has anyone had thier...

Does anybody know where to get them? I've seen some really nice coloured ones like these: http://www.candywarehouse.com/products/pastel-colored-chocolate-sunflower-seeds-5lb-bag/ However a search of...

So, after deciding to buy Max Factor's false lash effect mascara (thanks to many recommendations on here) I've decided to have lash extensions (if you can't splash out on unecessary extravagances for...

Hi! I was wondering if anyone on here can suggest any venues in the North East area for our Wedding Reception? I'm not looking for anything grand or fancy, ideally we want somewhere with a bar (Not...

We're doing music ourselves and although we have use of a full DJ kit, we're playing our own songs. The first dance is Use Somebody by Kings of Leon, but apart from that I don't really know, I like...

So as you might remember, we have moved our wedding up to the lake district which means its about 250 miles away from where people live. All the closest family and friends are coming up to stay for...

Hello, Finally booked our TOG at the weekend. We'd met them at a wedding fair months ago, and after more research decided they were definitely the ones for us. Unfortunately, the£1200 (!) we're...

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Hi all! Wondered if anyone could help... We are considering getting a wedding magician to entertain our guests in between various events during the day. Iv had one recommendation that looks really...

Hi all! We got engaged last month and are still umming and aahing about when/where to get married. I put up a post before about venues in Hertfordshire and got loads of great responses, but I think...

Are you all having a top table? Who are you having on it? We both have complicated families so need advice on this one! Thanks

New to all this - all newly engaged and smiley My other half & I have children, most of our friends have young children and we have teensy families so really it's going to be a big friends get...

So my OH has just gone on his stag. They flew out to Amsterdam at 6 this morning and got picked up by a coach with strippers to take them to a hotel. Just got a text saying "well that was awkward at...

I'm not even going to ask 'am I being unreasonable' because I know I probably am! Plus I know that this isn't the most important of things to get my knickers in twist about so I'll probably just have...

Hi I'm getting married in November at an old brewery and I'm really struggling to come up with table names other than the obvious different types of beer. Does anyone have any ideas. I was thinking...

Wondering if anyone can help! I'm in the process of arranging my best friends hen do? She arranged mine and it was amazing, so much thought had gone into it, I want to do just as good a job for her....

How many have you had, of people that are not even close friends, suddenly re-emerging into your life as you are getting married and they feel they should get an invite? Me and my CBM were friendly...

Hi all My partner and I are looking to get married next spring (ish!) but are having real trouble finding a venue we like... the problem is that we don't want a very traditional wedding, and we don't...

?! We have just spoken to our very lovely Vicar, and arranged to see him in a month or so. What do I need to ask him?! So far, all I've got on my list is: 1. How much does the church cost? (we FORGOT...

i am 23 and i stand 5'6.I am average height but I want to be at least 5'8.Lately, I have been working out intensely than ever.I work out Mon-Wed with situps and Thur- Friday I do weight lifting.Ever...

I always thought the bride walked down first with her father, followed by the bridesmaids, but my recent research seems to be showing the opposite! Whats "on trend"?!!

So we changed all our wedding plans and are now getting married July 8th instead of September 29th. Rapid change in everything, and now it's only 6 WEEKS away!!!!!!!! I keep going through it all......

Hiya, Just wondered what everyone was having for entertainment during their wedding breakfast?

I know it's a weird question but I am getting married next month and my fiance and I are both virgins. Our first time will be on our wedding night and we are leaving for our honeymoon in Florida the...

The other post about how you asked your bridesmaids got me thinking - are you all having a chief BM or MoH? I can't decide - I think I know which BM I would pick for the special role if I was having...

Hello! I'm after peoples experiences with BBQ/Hog roasts/hot buffets for the main meal at a reception. The problem is, our guest list looks to be about 100 for the day, and although we'd love a sit...

Hi there I'd be really grateful for any thoughts or experiences you may have to share about this! I'm trying to decide what to do re bridesmaids. I'm veering towards not having any official 'dressed...

Hi all, I know there was a post on church weddings a while back, but I was hoping there were some updates. We want to get married in a church that isn't in our parish. When I spoke to the vicar, she...

Good afternoon everyone, hope you're all well. I could do with some advice and suggestions regarding our dessert table. I would absolutely LOVE to have something like these: I just don't know where to...