Discussions from Planning

So I'm trying to find ways around having real flowers at the wedding other than those provided by the venue... I just can't justify how much they cost, and while I at first was planning to buy fresh...

I'm trying to find gift bags for my BMs' presents, but finding it impossible! The presents that I have are: A personalised towel/slipper set measuring 39(H) x 22(W) x 18(D) A personalised dressing...

Hi guys Im doing a sweetie table and not sure what sweets to offer? I'm looking at buying a maltester and a marshmallow tree but need ideas for other sweets to offer. Please help x

I've had a busy afternoon, drafting up all my stationery on the computer, very excited! For those of you who made your own table plans... Did you make it A3 or A2? And where did you buy your...

Hello all, We're looking at venues in Cheshire and Chester for summer 2010. Can anyone offer any advice on the following venues please? Crewe Hall Rookery Hall Peckforton Castle Mottram Hall Hollin...

Hey peeps Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far! I just wanted peoples opinion on vodka luge's has anyone had one/thinking of having one? What is a vodka luge? I hear you cry Well basically a...

Has anyone here had a wedding or been to a wedding at pollokshields burgh hall

Those of you having a Village Hall for your Reception, how are you planning to decorate it? I'm off to look at a Hall tomorrow and it would be good to have some mental ideas of what could be done with...

We've got 2 wedding evening receptions to attend this month but have no idea what to get the newly weds! There's no gift list but I also have no idea what is appropriate/acceptable to spend whether on...

Hi All I'm a bride-to-be (July!) and have really been infected with the wedding bug so I'm looking to open a bridal boutique! I'm in the process of trying to buy one in a town centre near me but I'm...

So we sent our invites start of Jan and I gave (stupidly) 2 and a half months to RSVP. Way too long and now we have just a week left till deadline and about 12 people still to RSVP. Of these a couple...

Hi hitchers I could do with some advice please. Having to start thinking about hen do (mainly so I at least get some say in what happens lol). I was hoping for a spa/treatment /pamper type thing with...

Although, not of the typical sort. I'm second guessing my choice of dressmaker- not the dress. I still know it's "the one", especially as it's not a combination of dresses. So, here's the dress I...

Hi Ladies Went to my first bridal shop on Saturday - first try on of dresses ever. Went to Nancy Jane bridal on Stretford on the Saturday and she was FANTASTIC. Super-warm welcome and really...

Hello everyone! I have a few questions about honeymoons that I'm hoping someone might be able to shed some light on! I am planning on having a honeymoon gift list as there is nothing else I want as I...

I'm just working out worse case scenario budget for evening buffet based on all those invited coming (by worst I don't mean I don't want everyone to come, but just working out maximum potential...

Hi all i'm just looking for some advice on a problem that we have found out about today! I'm getting married in 16 days and today my partner and mum have gone up to the venue for a final look-around...

Hi Ladies Im new to the forum; getting married May 2013. I have chosen my wedding dress and have 4 bridemaids and 2 flower girls. Thinking of hot pink and a bright green! Decided on a cocktail theme...

Hi all We've got the option to supply our own drinks at our venue but I'm having trouble working out exactly how much we will need and what. Here is what I'm thinking so far.... For post ceremony...

I've decided I'm having three bridesmaids, my step sister, kmw from here and my oldest friend who I've known since I was 5. My step sister is ditzy and a bit of an 'air head' so I will be giving her...

HI we're getting married at Willington Hall 16.6.12. Went and paid the deposit today and we're so excited! Wish it wasnt so long away - but more time to save Anyone else getting/got married here?? ...

I have some... but need more!!!! Thanking you!!! A picture of yourself The Bride and Groom Someone else taking a photo A Hat Someone pulling a funny face A bouquet of Flowers Someone sticking their...

As above we are having a European Travel theme for our wedding and are having each table named after a European City we have visited! I would love some unusual favours to fit with the theme and would...

Hello :o) Had a bit of a debate with my hubby to be last night....veil over the face or not? I had mentioned that one of my bridesmaids has offered me her veil as my something borrowed and I was...

Hello Hitched! I'm looking for some thoughts/experiences/knowledge with regards to caterers. We are having a really small wedding up north, and a week later having a big party in a town hall in...

Hi, my wedding dress doesnt have a corset built in, but I love the shape that the corseted dresses give. However I read that they are uncomfortable so im not sure weither to wear one or not. Can...

Just to let you ladies know that if you bought your ER from H Samuel, and can prove it either with receipt or bank statement, then you get 10% of wedding rings! They didnt tell us this when we bought...

I had decided on a spring/summer wedding in May 2013. I have a scrapbook with all my ideas and thought i had it pretty much sorted. We have a venue in mind that is currently holding our date for us....