Discussions from Planning

Hello all, I have been browsing wedding rings and wondering what the differences are between platinum and palladium?? I always thought that Platinum was the far superior metal but I spoke to a...

Is anyone getting corsages for their MOB/MOG? If yes, are you getting a single flower corsage (essentially identical to a buttonhole) or a 3 flower corsage? Is your Mum's planning to wear them on...

Hey all, I have my trial next saturday, I'm looking for some ideas - my dress is Eternity D4007 but I am having 2 straps! I also have a veil & a tiara... First thought would be to wear my hair up...

Hi Just registered and about to embark on this planning thing! We got engaged at Hogmanay and have just booked our wedding for next Feb in Edinburgh. Very excited, but apart from the venue haven't...

Hi, does anyone know if there is a way in which we can invite the adults only to our wedding without offending anyone, ie a poem to include in the invite?? Would be really grateful for some...

Hi all, I'm looking to book a photographer soon and would love any recommendations for photographers in the Birmingham area, budget is £1500 including album and I am willing to stretch it a bit for a...

I know you're probably going to think I'm a bit crackers but I'd really like both the church and the marquee to have a nice smell when you walk in. I can solve this easily at church by putting some...

So, as the title suggests, we are on the hunt for some pretty shoes for my CBM who is a UK size 10 (EU 44). She's very fed up as we just cannot seem to find anything. She doesn't want a high heel (at...

Ive heard Swynford paddocks has gone bust! I really hope not too many brides have lost vast amounts of money, so sad when this happens as many people book and pay deposits in advance. it makes you...

Hello, A few weeks ago I was finally proposed to and have now started looking at wedding venues! We are hoping too get married October or December 2010 in either Berkshire (where we live) or Swanses...

Hi ladies, I'm finally braving a dress trying on session in a couple of weeks. Getting married in October so thought I really should! I am a high street size 26 and have heard really good things about...

Hi ladies We're getting married at the end of August this year and are planning on taking our "proper" honeymoon in early 2013. We want to have a week somewhere straight after the wedding just to...

Hi, Can anyone help with some venue advice? We're looking to get married next year sometime, either Spring or Autumn and would love a barn type venue for around 80 day guests. We've looked at Tewin...

Hey all, Just wandered really, my H2B really doesn't want to do one, neither does his best man but my dad said he would say a few words if i want him too however I don't want him to feel pressurised...

Im at work tonight and was busy working (not even talking about anything) and suddenly my colleague said....Oohh I'll have to book make sure I book your wedding off. I didn't know where to put myself!...

Hi There! Just starting to try an organise our wedding and h2b is Scottish whereas I am English. As we live in Scotland we will be getting married here and he and the grooms men will be wearing kilts....

Hi, Next on my list is my tiara but I dont want to spend a fortune and was wondering if anyone would be able to help? Thanks

Hello all, i was origionally having a wedding venue where everything was set and organised for me, but my parents have said that what we dont spend on the wedding they will give to me and my h2b for a...

Hiya just wondered what gifts you will be buying for your wedding party? I have got pearl necklaces,bracelets & earring sets for the bridesmaids,for the ushers & 2 dads,silver & pearl...

Were looking for our wedding bands at the moment and were both very happy with a gold band..... looked on h samuel and found this /webstore/d/****/9ct+yellow+gold+4mm+extra+heavy+d+shape+ring/ then...

Hello ladies, We're having a seaside themed wedding in June and i'm struggling for ideas for a postbox for guests to put our gifts in. So far we've used a beach hut and a sandcastle and i'm not really...

Im really stuck on some gifts. Ive got my 2 flowers girls a personalised bracelet. but really stuck for my boys. I have 3- 6,5 & 2! i want to do something similar to the girls but cant think of...

Hi, wondered if anyone fancied flashing their table plans? Looking for inspiration for my country wedding. Thanks x

My venue has 5ft6 round tables. I was planning on 10 per table, but googling gives different advice for the number of people around certain size tables, suggesting anything from 6-8 up to 12 on this...

Morning All, I've found two wedding cake designs I think I like but would love to see what you're all having! So, flash me your cakes! Also, how did you go about finding someone? We've been quoted...

Hello. Just musing over wedding night plans and wondered what people opt to do. Our venue has 3 B&B rooms at reasonable (ish) cost but the barn we wanted to book has leapt up in price. I know...

I love the idea of having some little jewel stickers on the bottom of my shoes for our wedding day so when we kneel down at the alter all our guests see them! Was just wondering if anyone has any...

I know they have been around for years and at one point I was sure I was going to have a French manicure for the wedding. However now I'm thinking they are over done and a bit last-decade and perhaps...

My fiance and I will be getting married next year, we have not yet set a date but are giving ourselves atleast 12 months to plan things. I have already started looking for a dress as I know that they...

Well I began Operation Bridesmaid yesterday. I actually couldn't move last night, my calves were destroyed. 100 miles in the car, 60 shops in 4 different shopping complexes and 7 hours later we found...

My engagement ring is a vintage ring that was in the family and handed down to me. My OH got it restored for me a few years ago. It is an unusual design and currently has a diamond that is approx 0.1...