Discussions from Planning

Im lucky in the fact that one of my BM's has organised the whole of my hen do for me (its surprise so i have no idea what im doing). Id like to buy her something to say thank you but im not sure what?...

Anyone used Jellybrations or preserving their bouquet? I;m having a shower bouquet of roses, phaelanopsis (if thats how you spell it) peonies and gloriosa and want to get mine preserved.

Hi ladies I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get hold of cheap bunting for a country themed wedding? The budget is pretty tight. Thanks in advance ruth

Hi All, first off apologies for lots of absentism - have been crazy busy last few months and slowly putting things together. However now my uni course has finished and with less than 6 months to go I...

In the past and at all weddings i have been to over the years if i wanted confetti i have bought it and taken it along with me. However reading on this forum i seem to be picking up that some brides...

Hi girls, I'm usually found on BT having got married myself in 2004, however my sister got engaged at the weekend and I've been asked to do a little research. She wants to get married in Italy and I'm...

Help! How do I actually plan the wedding running order? I have booked the venue but as it for a Sunday we have to be finished by 10.30. I was planning to start at 3 but am now worried that we won't...

A bit delayed, sorry! And I don't mean for the beginning of this to be a major downer, but it influenced our day in a big way. The pics aren't watermarked, so as our photographer Deborah Stott is so...

Hi all, Am trying to make my seating plan. Tying the knot this Saturday. I have designed the plan and know what it'll look like but the title part is giving me trouble. Do I write just our names and...

This may seem like a silly question but I always thought that you gave our gifts during the speeches but have got the impression from reading the forums on hitched that this is done in the morning of...

We are about to do our Save the Date cards. We need to include a lot of information as my family will be travelling from Ireland, so will need to book flights, accommodation etc. We were thinking of...

Eeeek...have hit the two month mark and am now officially PANICKING! So much still to do...anyway, we're having a Catholic mass (full nuptial mass) but it's being said by my mum's cousin who's a...

Hi ya, We are having a civil ceremony in a hotel and have a harpist for the ceremony. I have my entrance music (music from phantom of the opera) sorted but am really struglling for the bridal exit...

How are you referring to the top table? We have free standing numbers so will probably be consistent and use '1' as the top table. What are you doing? I'm crap with all of this wedding stuff!

Me Again! What's the done thing? Are you using names or their role in the wedding party - Maid of Honour/Bridesmaid/Best Man etc? I am getting place cards ordered today so would appreciate your...

Hi! Have just come across honeyfund.co.uk and wondered if anyone else has used it? I'd like to sign up but bit worried coz haven't heard much about it. Any feedback greatly appreciated!

Hi guys, Hope the planning is going well. I've not got long to go now and was thinking about things today. My little girl (3) is one of my bridesmaids, i have a little boy (5) and hes not really got a...

Hello, just wondering who is having reading or poems? we are getting married in the Registry office and arent able to have any religious content. but iam looking for nice poems to be read is anyone...

Hi! Im newly engaged and feeling a bit daunted by everything! We have spent the whole weekend looking around venues and still have lots more we want to see. There are a few that we really like but we...

Is the groom meant to wear a different colour cravat to the rest of the male wedding party??

Hello After spending hours searching Google and Facebook, I'm finding it hard to find someone local. I live inbetween Birmingham and Coventry - Does anybody have any recommendations for mobile...

Hi all Am new to this forum. I've been engaged for a couple of months and we're starting to look at venues near where we live in Surrey. So far on our list we've got Clandon Park, Frensham Pond Hotel...

Hiya, I have looked at my church through new eyes today. Today was the first time since planning to get married there that i have been in the church. (visited the vicar at the vicarage to arrange the...

I have two dresses that i torn between, one princess and one aline. Just wondering if i could get away with a 3 hoop double layered underskirt with the aline to give it a fuller look?

Potentially looking to buy a diamond from Blue Nile and wondering if anyone has done so and has some feedback?

My best friend of over 10 years got married about 3 years ago and asked me to be maid of honour which i gladly said yes to. After both being with our partners for over 10 years now, we had all become...

OK, so our reception is now in a village hall. It's a very nice one, and the hall custodian is married to the hog roast man. Both will be available on the day so someone will be there to run the bar....

Ive finally found all the bits i need for my invitations but am unsure what sticky glue to use?? I want something that will stick my ribbon to my card and will not come unstuck!! Any ideas?

Hi Ladies, I have another thread running at the moment regarding stocking plus size lingerie in my new boutique for the plus size bride and thank you for those who have replied. My next questions is,...

Hi Everyone. Originally, we were only going to have 2 BMs(my daughters),1 Usher(my Son) and the Best man, but then I asked Aunt, whom I've always been close to, to be my MOH and do a reading as my...

Hi ladies So tell me about your rehearsal dinners...are they an american thing? Are they needed? I have no idea about them!! I understand the need for rehearsing the church bit...but a rehearsal...

Hello! I'd love to hear from other brides getting married in London town Mine's in August 2013 at The Amadeus in Little Venice. http://amadeuscentre.co.uk/ If you're a London bride, how's your...