Discussions from Planning

I bought these vases on ebay, but they are much narrower than the picture shows. A golf ball doesnt even fit down inside, so my original plan of having orchids WITHIN the vase is gone as think they...

Before I start, I have to confess it feels like a looong time since I was on WP, I got married in 2005. I am an ancient married now ? It feels v. strange to be back here, but I do have fab memories of...

Hi all, I've just finished making my wedding invites, and am really pleased with them.. have included RSVP envelopes from a pocketfold website. They are 121mm x 95mm ... not a problem I thought ... as...

I am considering having a very neutral colour scheme, i.e what would be described as "nude" for the bridesmaid dresses, like a very pale beige/peach, like this sort of colour (sorry to pinch a picture...

Who is feeding their photographer? Ours will be with us from morning to night so he will need to eat. How do I (tactfully) ask if he'd like dinner (which we are happy to provide) but to eat separately...

We've hired our village hall plus the field next door, where we're putting up 2 mongolian yurts. We're not sure whether we can run power our of the village hall with extension leads, or whether we...

Hi All Just wondered if anyone had used this company to buy a dress (or accessories from?) They are an authorised stockist for the designer i'm looking at but don't sell the actual style. However they...

Hi Everyone, Just wondered if anyone is having a church wedding who can share their reading? Thank you!! Shani

Where are you ???? there doesnt seem to be many around !! im a mori lee bride iv bought dress torino (2915) https://www.morilee.com/?s=2915&post_type=product

Hi everyone, I haven't been on for a while but need some advice and this is the best place to get lots of different perspectives! Me and OH are getting married in August this year,and are about to...

I absolutely love these but i couldnt spend £40 on one, so was thinking of making something similar. If anyone has done this can you give me your tips and questions please. Also, was toying with the...

Hi All Im having my wedding ceremony in Portrush Town Hall, Then off to the Royal Court Hotel, Portrush! Before we get to The Royal Court Hotel, we are for barrys for our photographs ..

In my wedding addled mind i was just going through what we have and havnt got sorted and the centrepieces came up. We have several vases and bits to fill them and feathers and so forth and have made a...

Our daughter is marrying at 3pm and is running straight through into the 'evening' do rather than having a separate session as such and they want to have the speeches before the meal rather than...

Is it simply a 'pay bar'? I've checked with the hotel and they do accept cards - people can start their own tab - as well as cash. Just working on a thankyou letter for those that have responded to...

Right i sent out my invites out for the evening do around 6 weeks ago and the rvsp date is in a couple days and ive only had 20% back. any tips to give people a boot up the bum and let me know one way...

Hi All, I am new to the forums and have joined after finding lots of useful information here. I have a question regarding the roles of Bridesmaids and Ushers because I have been getting a lot of...

Mum thinks a paper napkin in adequate to wrap cake in for people to take with them, but can see it getting mushy, & a real mess. I like the idea of little boxes, but they all seem fiddly &...

Hi girls You might remember I had a dress dilemma where I ordered a wedding dress from a seller on eBay in china.. dress was nice on the photo (aren't they all), but when seller e-mailed me photos of...

Hi all - We had our venue meeting to discuss things and one thing that had to be decided was the reception drinks and the quantity. In the venue brochure, it states to have about 2 drinks per person...

I have decided to go with the bacon butties for my evening reception but have no idea how many to cater for, we are having 120 guests and my venue have suggested 2 rolls per person which would be 240...

Hi from an oldly engaged(2001!) bride to be (sept2012 hence the user name!) i might take a gamble on the bridesmaids shoes as theyr quite cheap there at the mo but i think it will be a hassle to get...

I have seen on quite a few websites Wedding Trivia boxes to put on your tables during the wedding breakfast as an ice breaker. Is anyone else doing this or has anyone bought them? If you have already...

I know I'm still a long way off but I'm suddenly VERY excited that I no longer have to say I'm getting married in February 2012, I can just say I'm getting married in February!!! Woohoooo!!!!! ?

I had planned to hook up my train for the evening do but ive just been thinking of the first dance and although for convenience it should go up, im just thinking as there will just be the 2 of us on...

Hello I was just wondering if anyone has had a wedding pack lunch. So every guest has a lil bag of food - rather than a buffet/set meal. Their isnt going to be enough room at our reception to have a...

Hi Everyone, I am looking to buy some free standing letters for my wedding reception. I thought it would add a nice touch and also as something that I can keep after. Here is a pic of what I am...

Hello am getting married near Chester, can anyone reccomend a florist. I need boquets and button holes and table decorations, thinking tall vases/martini glasses - anyone got anyone they would...

Hi all Im hoping that someone can offer some advice please... we're getting married next February and as we are having quite an informal do and hopefully with a fairly low budget, I'm thinking that...

Help! I'm really stuck on what to do with my hair on my wedding day. It's quite long and really thick and need to wear it down or half down as my dress is strapless and want to cover a scar on my arm...