Discussions from Planning

I'm hoping that you talented bunch can help me. Everything else, in terms of ideas and inspiration, has come to me really easily from designing my own invites, table plans, place-cards etc but flowers...

I've just seen the most fabulous wedding cake. I saw it in our local Betty's Cafe & Tea Rooms and if you know Betty's you'll know the cakes - not just the wedding ones - are fab. This one was...

Hi all, have you ever seen wedding flowers that are turquoise? Would that work as a color scheme? Tulips are my favourite flowers in general. I'm also a bit concerned because part of the venue...

Hi all, what do you think of these poems to go in invitations? I know some people think they are rude, but we are both 27 and bought our house a few years ago and so don't really need 'bottom drawer'...

Hi ladies, Just thinking of the above, we are going to do our own sweet table, but want to do this in time for the evening guests as well as our day guests and am now wondering how much I will need?...

We FINALLY have a reception venue, (did things wrong way around and changed our minds) and we have quite a few things sorted so we are turning our attentions to decorations, bit early maybe but I...

Has anyone got married at Euridge Manor. I would love to see some photographs. Please help!

We are getting married in October, Our colour scheme is orange. I'm having coffee break roses, cala lillies and hypericum berries in my bouquet but need cheaper flowers for the table decs. As I have...

Any ideas anyone? I've just finished making the invites and now need to tie ribbon in a bow, so need something to stop the ends of the ribbon fraying. Cheers!

Jo put my hair up yesterday for a ball I organised. Absolutely fab, it stayed very securely! Everyone commented on how lovely it looked too :-) She's based in Surrey. Look her up! (Thank you to...

The colour theme for our wedding is ivory and royal blue, and I wanted to have some blue flowers to add contrast to the bridal party bouquets. The florist has suggested monkshood but I've read online...

Anyone able to recommend where to get one from? I like that the guests can make a wish before they post a card. I have found a tacky looking one on ebay, or a nice wooden one that I can hire, but...

I'm thinking of ordering a personalised cake topper from Feats of Clay and wondered if anyone had ordered from there already and if they would recommend them. I can't believe how early you have to...

Hi all, i was just looking into arftifical wedding flowers and was wondering if any of you had had them and could flash? Im on a tight budget and i was quoted over £300 for my bouquet, 2 brides maids...

Really random question... Are there any other brides on here who have never been a bridesmaid? Seems like almost everyone I meet says they have been, but I have never been one!

I had always wanted to get married in the church i was christened. So when we got engaged nearly 2 years ago i tried to make contact with vicar by phonecall, this wasnt returned. ABout 5 months...

Hi all,I have natural very curly hair and have looked at so many hair styles but there are none that have been done with curly hair,I have been told that I could loosen my curls and have the more...

Hey, ive left this very late but i havent got a thank you gift for my daughter who will be a flower girl. I was thinking about getting a pewter winnie the pooh book ends but there £89 from john lewis....

Hi we are planning on having a ceremony followed by meal with close family, 16 people, but have been toying with the idea of an evening reception with all our friends and family. No problems there....

How easy would it be to get different colour seat covers other than white? I would really like red with silver organza sashes would this be possible? Also how much is a good price to pay for seat...

Any recommendations? I know expensive isn't always the best but cheapest can sometimes be rubbish too. Really simply something to put on table settings and to take home a lump of cake in so it doesn't...

Thelma Nadine might end up making my wedding dress. I can't decide if I'm excited to have finally found a dressmaker or a bit concerned? Strange feeling. Just for the record- it will be nothing like...

Hi All, I spoke to Polly a few days ago and am 'provisionally booked' for my wedding....just wondered if anyone else is having her, or anyone who has already had her and can review please! Thanks So...

Hi just wondering what the norm is? I guess that the order of service is mostly used for hymns in church services so people can sign along?? For those having civil ceremonies are you having orders of...

Hi all, newbie here! so me and other half are getting married....very exciting but also im feeling stressed already! OH has been married before, i havent so obviously i want the fairytale dream but...

How hard is it to tie one properly? Correction: how hard is it for boys to tie one properly? Do the "pre-tied" ones look rubbish with a winged collar (because you can see the clip)?

Hi all brides to be! Does anyone know of a good florist in Birmingham? Would like to find one thats recommended. Thanks Hev