Discussions from Planning

Hi to anyone reading this. I would really appreciate some feedback: I had my hen do last night. It was really good. Some silly hats, good food, dancing, and a pole class activity before hand. 10 women...

Hey there wedding people! So we are looking to get hitched in Brighton next June and are trying to decide on venues both for the civil ceremony and/or the reception afterwards. Neother of us are keen...

Hi All, I got married last week and on the info sheet, I tipped the box that I didn't want the venue to mention a tip on the day as I feel it should always be at the customers discretion (I always tip...

Me again! We've worked out who's on which table now, and I mocked up a comparatively 'dense' table plan on bits of A4, my final attempt reached A3 size, but I think the finished product ought to be in...

I really want to wear earrings for my wedding however my ears aren't so keen on this idea! Recently I bought some from sainsburys which were hypoallergenic and really cheap. They are the first I have...

Hey all was just going through my budget plan, and how much on average is it to hire a suit for the groom. Thanks Becky Marie

Eeek! I wasn't nervous until now - but I couldn't find a dress I liked and all the comments from the bridesmaids who've organised this have been along the lines of 'oh, you know, it might not...

Hi is anyone not having a flower bouquet? if not then what are you having? flashes would be lovely

Hello again!! Anyone clued up on flowers? My theme is blue and vintage and I would like very relaxed medowy/country style flowers that are blue. Is this possible and what would be available. I'm going...

Hi everyone. This evening I have fallen in love with a bouquet and now nothing else seems close for me. This is what I would love: but not sure what i'd give bridesmaids as I'd like their flowers to...

We're really struggling for ideas - I need some inspiration! What are you having?!

Hi Everyone, I have my dress fitting soon and she told me to bring the bra, if i was wearing one, to the fitting. My dress and quite a low back, when i had my normal bra on when i tried it on, the bra...

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to this site (hello by the way!) and clicked on the Light in the Box link to look at the wedding dresses. The prices are pretty incredible with pretty good reviews to boot,...

I am SO excited. I've had two brilliant hen do bits of news this morning. First is that my MoH has asked for my address to send me an invitation (to my own Hen Do ? ) for the super-secret-hen-do in...

How many extra people are you catering for? I have no idea what to do. We have 86 day guests, about 70 or so of those adults/teens and then for the evening so far we have an extra 17 adults/teens...

I had seen a safety pin on notonthehighstreet and was thinking of that but then if you buy something with those components you won't get the borrowed element, but was wondering had anyone any creative...

My veil arrived today, custom made from The Wedding Veil Shop, i ordered an ivory one thinking it would match my dress but it's so dark, as soon as i opened the box i was struck by how grey/yellowy it...

Anyone seen any nice ones that arnt a million quid?!?! We seem to have every other wedding party card but cant find any decent mum and dad ones?!

Hello fellow Brides-to-be! I'm throwing this out there as keen for inspiration/suggestions. Against my will - we're having 19 children at our wedding - to save on costs (and I think most kids would...

Hi, I am getting married next year and although i wont be getting my flowers till later in the year i have been thinking about having silk flowers. I am getting married abroad and i can have the...

We've been to a few weddings now where candy buffets are set up and are going to 2 more before ours that will have them. We really want to do something like this for our evening do! I'm really one for...

Hi, I am looking for some recommendations for an under eye concealer to use as part of wedding day makeup. Daily I use Garnier caffine anti- dark circles 2 in 1 tinted eye roll which is fine but not...

Hello everyone. First post after reading for hours over the last couple of days. What a great place, so glad I've found it. Here's the thing. Got engaged on 20/12/11, wanted to enjoy the engagement...

Good mornin all, just wonderin what music you are walking down the aisle to? I have no idea as I dont want the traditional wedding chorus as its dated. I'm just after suggestions, so if anyone can...

Hello All, So, i'm starting to research a few hen night ideas. Now, it'll be a sedate and classy affair, i'm not trying to make it expensive but already people are starting to whinge about the...

Hi Ladies (and any gentlemen on here!) I'm hoping I can come up with a few replies so that I can work out an average cost of corkage for wine, sparkling wine and champagne. When I search online I keep...

I'm looking to hire a childminder for my wedding as I have a lot of kids coming - does anyone have any idea how much I would be likely to pay for this? I'm having about 18 kids aged from 3 to 12 and...

My OH and I decided we wanted sunflowers on our tables as they are the first flowers he gave me. However, our wedding is at the end of june and I have just twigged that normally sunflowers bloom later...

Sorry for the long rant – I don’t post much – I’m more a lurker but just needed to get it off my chest. Its 3 days until our wedding day and I asked one of my bridesmaids to pick the dresses up...

I recently stumbled across a fab to-do list on a post here but can't find it now. Can anyone help? X

This may be a stupid question, but how do you time how long it should take to walk down the aisle and how long the processional song should be? I'm planning on just playing the music off a CD and I...