Discussions from Planning

Hi all. OH is still struggling to make a decision on style and material for his ring. He originally thought about white gold like mine and certainly wants a silver tone metal but having read up on...

I've just found out that my h2b's beloved celtic have selfishly decided to schedule a friendly match on the date of our wedding. it's not that big a deal at all though - i expect the match will be at...

Hey ladies I tried to search on previous threads for this but Hitched doesn't seem to want to let me today!! I was just wondering what everyone is doing with regards to name places. Are you using...

Well I ordered my bridal shoes online from Light in the Box simply because I couldn't find what I wanted on the high street. I got the UPS delivery note through the door today with a 'Collect on...

Does anyone have any reputable car companies they are using?

Did anyone else experience this towards the big day? We are getting married on jan 1st and my H2B has always been a do it at the last minute kinda guy and it’s driving me CRAZY. When it comes to...

Hi ladies, With 11 days to go my mum has decided we should have OOTD for our ceremony! So my question is, what did those of you who had/are having one include in it? Did you go funny or serious? And...

Hi, Firstly I just want to say this is not intended as a post debating whether or not gift lists are cheeky ? I'd just like some help trying to word what we may include in our day invitations. OH and...

Ladies, I was just wondering how many people have enclosed SAE with a stamp on for your RSVP's. Is it worth it or not?

Sorry ladies, this has probably been asked so many times. I am getting married on a Saturday and going abroad on my honeymoon on the Monday, is this still ok as it will be my maiden name? And am I...

I am newly engaged, and we've set our wedding date for 24-10-2020 ...Because we've set the date so far in advance when do I want to begin actually planning and booking? I want to be excited and start...

Hello, I am fairly new here and I get married on 9th June, this year (yes, that's this year!!). We got engaged on 9th June 2010 so set our date for 9th June 2012 to commemorate the day, so we've had...

Is anyone in the situation where the first time your parents will meet your future in laws will be AT your wedding? My dad is volatile character, i try to keep him at arms length and only visit him...

Hi all Just a quick post to see if i am worrying over nothing. We have been told we have to pay the rest of our outstanding bill by the end of February For our wedding at the end of June. Does this...

Has anyone used the Franke A1000 coffee machine? Thoughts on performance and reliability?

Hi, I'm have a medium/tanned skin tone, but both of my bridesmaids are very pale - what colour dress would you recommend? Thinking of either navy or a pale green colour - not a huge fan of...

Just wondering if we should be providing a meal for the photographer and the wedding planner who will be with us on the day to make sure everything runs smoothly? I would think yes but I don't...

Hi all, So we are planning on eloping abroad and taking two friends with us, but now I am having second thoughts on my best friend who I've known for about 15 years. When I announced getting engaged...

I've started getting wedding presents sent through the post. Am I supposed to open them now or on the day?

Hello! I'm planning my day on a tight budget and am wondering if others have done this before (ofc they have), but for those who have, what would you say is the priority to put your money into. My...

Hi there! I'm new to this forum - but was hoping someone could help us!! Am looking for the perfect OUTDOOR wedding venue - we're not religious - and getting married inside a hall somewhere is not me....

All our RSVPs are now in so we have the joy of deciding the seating plan... We did a rough plan a while back and originally had 8 on the top table (myself, OH, my mum, my dad, 1 adult bridesmaid (my...

I went to a wedding in the summer and they had put little boxes of cards with an 80's music quiz in them on the tables. It was a great way of breaking the ice between people who didn't previously know...

Hi I am looking for some advice. My daughter was going to get married in September next year but after falling pregnant with their second child it was decided that for financial reasons it would...

So we gave notice of marriage at our local register office a few weeks ago and yesterday I picked up the certificate to go to the registrar. It might sound a silly little thing but they've put my job...

Looking for a DJ that can facilitate my dance/house music with my fiance's indie music. Weddings Dec 2027 North Yorkshire. Many Thanks!!

Hi all Hope you're well and your wedding plans are coming along nicely. I just have a question about inviting colleagues to the evening. I have 9 colleagues 2 of which I would say I am closer with and...

I know every insurance is different but does anyone know how much is generally covered if the wedding is cancelled due to being made redundant? H2B saw some very good friends lose their jobs today in...

What is etiquette when it comes to thank yous for suppliers particularly those that are present on the day such as venue coordinators, caterers, photgrapher, dj etc. Is it the norm the provide gifts...

Hi all, We’re looking for a wedding venue with accommodation. A nice house with a marquee? Bridal group stay the night before, wedding guests can stay the night and we stay the last night. We want to...

This may be a stupid question but is it the Brides job to find these things or do other people tend to 'borrow' and 'give' you things'? Whats the norm? x