Discussions from Planning

My fiancé and I are getting married next September. For context, my parents are divorced and have both re-married. I have a very good relationship with my step-dad, so much so that I want him to...

I am trying to finalise my budget and was wondering do we need to buy thank you gifts for people such as bridesmaids, groomsmen etc? Are you going to and what sort of thing do you get? Thanks in...

Hi all, need some help ? What is the general rule for favours these days ? Do we have to do them ?. We don't want to look like we haven't bothered but we are spending a lot on make ng sure our guests...

So I was thinking about getting our wedding bands set after Xmas just after the new Yr. Is there any right or wrong time to buy your wedding rings? It does recommend to get them 3-4 months before but...

Hi all, I really don't want to have a photobooth at my wedding as every wedding recently has the photobooth, the led dance floor, the led letters and the fairylight backdrop. I'm not having any of...

Hi All! I'm looking for a bit of advice on guestlists and managing family expectations! When we first started talking about getting married, we asked the OH parents if there was anyone we should...

Hello! We're getting married in June 2020 in a barn in London that we absolutely love but have 1 major challenge- it has no catering facilities It's a listed building and they don't allow gas on the...

Hi, long story short my fiancé wants a very small wedding - 15 people made up of our young children, our parents and siblings. Even having my grandparents there is taking a lot of convincing. I do...

Hey everyone! I'm an August 2025 bride but started to panic! We have only booked the venue and caterers and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by it all. What is the next thing that desperately needs to be...

How did you decide what to have? We have been to test our menu with our friends who are getting married the week after so they were really focussed on helping us, we chose 4 things for each course to...

So a fairly simple questions but im cofused!! If you are having chair covers for your wedding breakfast are u also getting extra covers for chairs in the evening for extra guests??

Just wondering if any of you have or plan on using sparklers on your wedding day?

I'm having a pretty major crisis of confidence with regard to my wedding dress. I've joined hitched to get opinions from more people as it's causing me real issues. I got engaged in January and due...

So, do I *need* any?? Anyone not having any? And also - what's everyone having if they are having something...?

Hi everyone, my H2B and I would like to ask people to contribute towards our honeymoon, rather than buy us gifts, as a) we have lived together for years and have everything we need, and b) live...

Morning B2B's! What's the plan on feeding suppliers? Do we feed just the photographer or does the DJ, the Photo booth operator need feeding as well? at £12.50 a plate of sandwiches, i want to keep it...

Hi Ladies - I'm joining as sister of the bride! My sister has seen the attached table centres online (5th ones down) but we can't find the vases anywhere... can anyone help?!?!...

Hi Everyone, We thought we had decided on our first dance song... we were going to have Al Green Let's Stay Together. But my H2B wants to change it to Chris Issak Wicked Game. It is a great song, but...

Just what the title says really - how do you feel about a menu with only one option? Do you think it might be a good idea to put the menu out with the invites where it will state the menu and the...

Has anyone wore stockings before? are they actually worth it? i am undecided if to wear any or not. i don't like it when walking and my thighs rub against each other (sorry forgot the correct term)...

Hi fellow Brides! Just hoping someone can re-assure me that this is normal....I booked my florist at the end of last year, I told her it was unlikely to be a big order (she was one of very few that...

Hi Everyone, New videographer here just looking to try and branch out and obtain some more experience in shooting weddings and producing a nice product for people. I have basic experience in filming...

Me again! I'm on a roll today! Just ordered our wine for the wedding breakfast (had a great saturday afternoon and evening testing lots!) and now i'm on to the drinks reception. We wewre thinking...

Hi All, What are your thoughts on disposable cameras on tables at the wedding reception and then dotted about? Is it a bit done, boring, naff, 90's? I quite like the idea as I had thought about buying...

We are having a marquee on a field/massive bit of grass area and are struggling for the floor. the wedding is booked for the 15 june 2013 so not until next year but we are struggling for flooring. we...

Dear all, You've been a great source of support and encouragement to me over the past few months, so I just wanted to let you know that our wedding, which should have happened at the end of June has...

Hi everyone! Im planning on having 2 hen dos because 2 of my bridesmaids are early teens and I didn't want them missing out. So we're having a pamper party with lots of drinks and nibbles etc. I was...

I think I've found a reception venue that works for us- 10 min drive from ceremony venue, looks nice, is quite inexpensive to hire, and communication so far has been brilliant. And no extra charges...

Hi all, we are planning a really small (max 20 guests) civil wedding in early June 2025 but struggling to find a venue in Tuscany. All the nice ones I've emailed seem to want 2/3 days exclusive hire...

Hi everyone. I'm new to the site and hoping you can all help. We have reserved 2 dates with our venue and on Friday will confirm which we want. Our preference is Monday 30th May 2016, however this a...