Discussions from Planning

Hi guys, So I got engaged in March and have looked at 10 different venues so far and still haven't found 'The One'!! My fiancé and I are hoping to get married in July 2016 and places are already...

Is it a “must” to have bridesmaids and entourage? And who pays for it? Is it solely the bride?

Hello, I have recently been told by my wedding venue that due to a test case brought by HMRC against a wedding venue, they have been advised by their tax advisors that VAT is chargeabale on all...

The thread about mother of groom transport has got me thinking- and worried! How many wedding cars are you having? does the groom normally travel to the church/ceremony venue in a wedding car? I...

Hi! I'm desperately trying to find an alternative to fireworks & sky lanterns for the end of our wedding, as the venue does not allow them. I'm not keen on the laser shows, so I'm now a bit...

I am bridesmaid for my cousin this summer and she will be my MOH for my wedding in September 2025 (almost 2 years away). We have just set a date and when I told her, she said she would be planning on...

Hello all! This may sound unusual, but please bear with me while I explain my reasonings. I really want to hear all opinions on this though, although I suspect they may not be what I want to hear...

This has been driving me mad all weekend had a rehersal at the chuch on saturday no priest was there just something we done ourselves but were not sure on which side i should walk can you please help!...

Hey all I'm getting myself in a right tiz at the minute so thought I'd ask a bit of advice. I realise this is a tiny thing and I still have 13 weeks till the wedding but I'm wanting to book my salon...

Hi All Brides, I am due to get married in April 2026 and im at the stage of sending wedding invitations out is there anywhere you could recommend for invites/menu etc that is not overly expensive kind...

We have booked a village hall and on a recent visit when we were discussing what we will be having on the tables ect she mentioned we couldnt have any candles because of the fire risk! I think candle...

Calling all diy brides... I have a barn venue with some nice outside space, a courtyard and a garden, which I want to decorate with fairy lights. Can I do this myself or would it be best to hire a...

Can anyone suggest some summer colour schemes? (all photos welcome)

How much should we be paying for a string trio or quartet for 2.5 to 3 hours?

Does anyone have ideas to fill a 2 hour gap in out day between the wedding breakfast and when the evening guests arrive. We have a dj, cassino tables and photo booth but not until 730 and the...

Guys advice please! I got married on Saturday and apart from the dirty hem etc, my dress is in pretty good nick, bar one stain. It appears to be a yellow curry colour so can only assume it's the sauce...

Hello ladies, Just a quick one. I've seen on a few posts this afternoon about only catering for 75% of the guests for the evening buffet. I'm gussing this is because we assume that not everyone is...

So, I was never a fan of the bright white/lyrca chair covers and sahes etc, but I don't particularly like the chairs at my venue, they are very old and a bit tatty. So what is the alternative?! I have...

Hi!! In September we are having a church wedding. I originally thought I wouldnt need any Church flowers as it is such a pretty place any way, I thought that was one area we could cut costs and not...

Extremely excited and eager bride to be! We are getting married May 2028 and just wondering if anyone else who is 2028 bride has started planning yet? Where are you starting?

As the subject says really. Does anyone know the best way to clean one? I don't want to damage it.

So the ceremony is at 1.30pm at the register office, I understand they've very quick, so I imagine it'll all be done by 2 or 2.15 at the latest. Then it'll be a case of everyone getting themselves to...

Good evening everyone I noticed a lot of people are doing online invites etc . But I find it so confusing! And i think I am a bit old school ! Paper invites still a thing or online is the way forward...

I have found a WR that I really like but its 9ct gold as opposed to me 18ct ER, the lady in the shop said that thyere was no way I could pout the 2 together as it would ruin the 9ct ring? Is that true...

HELP! I'm having major wedding dress doubts. I bought my dress from a lovely bridal shop a couple of months ago, it was the first and (so far) only bridal shop I've visited. I knew what I wanted...

Has anyone made or are planning to make their own flowers? I'm going to as cannot afford real or ready made artificial. Any advice would be gratefully received. I've watched videos on you tube and...

I haven't posted on here for a while (but I have been lurking ?) I was just wondering what you guys thought of registry offices as a venue? what are the pros and cons? We are considering it as we both...

Hi guys i wondered if anyone else has had this problem- i have given my notice of marriage and had the interview etc at the same time. I have now received the paper work from the registry office that...

Hi everyone, I would like to get your opinion on my photographer situation. I'm getting married this year in Aug in East London. We are still deciding on photographers for our wedding, so far we are...

Hello I'm looking for a rural out door setting, tipi type venue which offers accomodation. My future wife and I are lovers of the out doors, and want a relaxed, boho type vibe.

Hi, I’ve added a page for videos on the wedding website but when I’m uploading via the YouTube link it’s saying playback error and I can’t figure out why! Any suggestions? TIA! 😊