Discussions from Planning

Should I allow one confetti cone per couple or per guest? If buying dried rose petals, how many small cones would one litre fill? Looking at the idea of having a big basket or two, so that people can...

There's a Glasgow Great Deal voucher available today, I've been thinking about booking this company for a while so could be perfect. Just wondering if any Hitchers have any first hand experience?

Hi, Ive just seen an advert for the Berketex sale. Has anyone ever been to one of their sales? Is it worth bothering with?? Thanks

Hi, has anyone recently had a wedding reception here? Did the music restrictions cause any problems? Love the hall but a bit concerned about the noise regs etc. Thanks!

Hello all. I've been lurking the last few weeks as I can't seem to post on my iphone.... I was just wondering if anybody had any recommendations for an evening reception venue in Greater Manchester?...

Hiya All! Just a quick one to see if anyone has either had their wedding here or been to a wedding here? Am in 2 minds about this place, have heard both really good things but also not great things -...

What does everyone think? I am considering having some artificial flowers for my wedding as i have found some gorgeous ones. However, i'm still not sure that they will match up to the real thing. What...

Hello! I just wanted to cast this out on you guys (this forum has been a lifesaver sooo many times!!). I have my dress, a Sophia Tolli Diana: As you can see, it's got a really lovely train, that I...

I am hating wedding planning, mainly due to unreliable and uncourtious suppliers. I contact them for prices, they respond to me to arrange a meeting. I respond accordingly to let them know when I am...

Hello all ! Just a quick one if I may, what is the gerneral opinion on live bands ? We think we would like one, but have no idea about cost and what to expect and how to pick one !?! Can anyone...

My daughter is looking for a venue for her wedding.....finally! Does anyone have any suggestions? It needs to be within a 25 mile radius of Grantham. She wants a stately home or castle..... for a...

I have seen a veil I'm tempted by but I can only get it in ivory or white. My dress is a diamond white. Which colour would be a better match? I can't ask the shop as I'm not talking to them at the...

The hair and makeup artist I was hoping to book through recommendation is already booked for my day (first time this has happened to me!) And I was wondering if any of you lovely ladies had any you...

We're getting married in June so ages until the stag and hen dos yet...but we've been discussing them a bit. I feel pretty strongly about my fiance going to a strip club or having a stripper...I...

As above really, how long have you/ did you schedule the wedding breakfast for? I'm thinking an hour and a half? We are having a 3 course meal. am thinking 6-7.30 for meal, then 7.30 onwards speeches,...

Hi everyone, I hope this post doesn't contravene the rules of the forum! Not intending to advertise the venue, I was just really impressed with the venue... I covered a wedding at The Bull in...

Hiya What undies should i take and anyone point me in direction of nice basques etc Cheers

I feel the need to have a little rant.... We booked our church in November last year, some 10 months ago. Since then I have heard nothing from the church administrator except when I have emailed her...

Hi, I am considering candleabras for the centrepieces. My only problem is my OH has asthma which is triggered by naked flames so obviously I need to find something without actual candles to give the...

I'm finding it really difficult to find any inspiration for my hair and need some help finding pictures that I can browse through. Anyone know any good websites with loads of pics, or have similar...

I'm really not that interested in shoes (shock horror) unless they have a function, like dance shoes or training shoes... So I'm now in a position where I have my dress fitting a week today, no real...

Hello everyone!! I'm on the lookout for a tiara which has stars in to match our theme, I've found one which I have put a piccy of below but at £145 I'm struggling to justify spending that much on just...

Hiya All Just wondering if there are any Ronald Joyce Brides? I love RJ dresses i want them all!! Any flashes??? So exciting!!!!!!

Do you put the actual time of the ceremony, or half an hour before it on your invitations? Also, what time do you put on the evening invites? do you specify a time for them to arrive at, or is the...

Evening all I have been researching music to walk down the aisle to for 2 days now and although i have a few in mind we dont have a song together that means anything to us so plucking one from thin...

Just had our final meeting at the hotel and they are giving us £250 behind the bar, we were just discussing how to work it out and thought i'd ask on here if you had free drinks how did you work it?...

Help needed girlies. My friend who I have been friends with for 18 years is being an awful unhelpful bridesmaid and really putting a damper on everything. Here is what she has done...and hasn't...

Grabbed this link off money saving expert website, you can get totally free weddding sweepstake kids from paddy power, either print them yourself or they will send them to you. Only just requested...

Well there has been a massive upset in my family over the weekend, i won't go into it too much, but there has been a large sum of money gone missing from my mums safe and my OH and I's saving pot for...