Discussions from Planning

I was just having another look through the brochure and sample contract from the venue we're probably going to book and notice it says there is a compulsory charge for security staff at all evening...

Hello everyone, sincei last put a post on, ive got my swatches, ive sorted my bm dresses, hired a florist, sourced the entertainment - and im getting there! Can anyone make any bridal lingerie...

Mum and Dad have given us a monetary contribution for the wedding, never questioned our decisions and generally been great. Mum is sorted and easy. What do I get my Dad, he is the most difficult...

I've been thinking about songs for walking down the aisle, but not sure about any of them... which do you prefer? I can't ask OH as he says he wants it to be a surprise! Our venue is quite modern,...

Hi all, Well I have bought a couple of classical wedding music CDs and have decided to to the traditional wedding Marches in and out but I'm not sure how many songs I will need for before and the...

The chairs at my venue look like this So they're not horrendous. The thing is, the venue are saying it would cost £3.50 per chair to get a simple white chair cover, which I think is ridiculous. But I...

Hi All, Hope you can help... I am having 3x bridesmaids (1x size 20, 1x size 12 and a 16 year old) I'm struggling to find dresses in Midnight blue that would suit all three and not cost the earth. Any...

As the title says really, I have two friends who I should have invited to the day but didn't...I think mainly because of cost because I would have to invite their partners and children as well (which...

I've seen the flower girl dresses I want and there a bit of a bargain but my wedding isn't for another year and my littlest one will be 18 months and oldest one will be 9 ? Can I just buy them now and...

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...