Discussions from Planning

Hello there, Wondering if anyone could help me. My wedding is in September and I'm trying to finalise the guest list and such. I have a 7 year year old daughter so am more than happy to invite...

Anyone had or having one? Where guests write on a wooden heart and drop it into a frame, which later can be hung up? I've seen quite a few online, and recommendations? Or if you have made your own,...

I'm really not sure what to do about thank you gifts.. back story - my dad is quite a volatile & unpredictable character and has in the past caused massive embarrassment and distress at family...

Hi, so i have no idea who to choose as my bridesmaids. I know i want 2 or 3 but i moved to UK from NZ 8 years ago and haven't really made any friends in this time. I have 1 friend that lives near by...

We had booked a dressing area at our venue for me and the bridal party to get ready in. Unfortunately our venue said we would only be able to access this from 8:30am but my make up artist has to start...

We’re getting married in October and I chose my friend of nearly 20 years to be my MOH & only bridesmaid. She got a new boyfriend in December having been single for a long time. Since I asked her...

Hi ladies, How many of you are having an ivory dress and white table linen and chair covers?? The dress i have fellin love with is ivory but my venue have white linen? Will it look too odd? I have...

Hi all! I recently got engaged and we found a lovely venue with lots of dates available for the time of year we want. One date in particular is standing out to us as its the 16th which is the same as...

Hello Fellow Hitchers I was just wondering what tracks people are having / or had as entrance and exit music. I don't want 'here comes the bride' But not sure what to have instead.

Hello all. I wish my first post could be in happier circumstances but sadly not. Myself (groom) and my fiancee have looked around a few C of E churches where we believed under the law we could marry...

Just wondered if anyone is providing their own alcohol for the wedding toast as I have know idea where to start with champagne/ sparkling wine! I don't normally like champagne as I find it quite dry...

I've got myself some wood slices from gumtree (hurrah!) however the seller didn't know whether they had been treated or not. (She bought them for her wedding which now isn't going ahead). So should I...

When do you start trying out signatures with your new surname? I read somewhere it's bad luck before the day. Do you sign the register in your maiden name? Technically still a miss until you sign it,...

Hi All, Just need a bit of advice. I am the bride, and trying to plan my hen to Marbella is proving difficult. This is because 1. My hens cannot afford flights now (these are at the cheapest), 2. My...

Hi.. I've been reading comments in another discussion about step children being involved in the wedding party where most of the comments were YES. I would usually agree but my issue is my step...

????I get married in 2 weeks and I have tonsillitis!!! Why why why!!!! Aaaaaaaah.

Hi is anyone doing party gift bags for their hen as a thank you to the girls!! Also what do you put in them.

Most of our guests will only be coming to an informal evening party and originally we wanted to put some money behind the bar, however as we can't afford to fund a 'free' bar all evening does it look...

Hi can anyone help? My partner is looking for a Mod Style suit for our wedding does anyone know a good website we can check out or details of a retailer? Thanks Jenny

I have been doing a lot of research into this but can't find anything that details which countries; all I find are texts saying that “there are some countries which refuse entry of a passport unless...

Im bored and have been googleing. Ive seen a website selling a 'pass the parcel" game to be put on each of the tables at the reception as a way for the guests to get to know each other, and I'm quite...

Hi is anybody else planning to have a sparkly dancefloor, really fancy having a white one with lights :-)

I'm struggling to figure out what to do about my wedding ring. I can't flash because I'm on my phone, but I've flashed the rings before, if anyone can hunt it down on the engagement ring thread.. The...

Hello everyone, I'm looking for short/tea length wedding dresses and its proving a bit difficult, I can find photos of some online, but hardly any of the stockists I've spoken too actually have any in...

You know by now, i'm useless with music- if they're not shouting and screaming, i'm not really there. well i need some soft background music to make a playlist for when guests are arriving to the...

This is really far fetched, anyone planning a wedding in Egypt or Arab country? Losing sight of the important parts and not sure how to keep all guests happy!

I've been engaged over 2 years now, but just decided a date and started planning! One thing I'm concerned about is saving. I want to be able to see the money going up, but not touch it! Has anyone got...

Just wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation to mine re their evening do and may have any tips/suggestions/reassurance!? We're on a very tight budget with only 20 or so close family for a...

Hi, I am looking for an idea of what tier of cake would be enough for 60 day guests and 100 evening guests. I am currently thinking a 3-tier cake would be enough, but I'm not sure if I'd be better off...

Hi, I'm the groom and this is my first ever forum post of any kind BUT I need some advice! My Fiancée saved up for a long time to buy a wedding dress from a rather special designer in ivory. Upon...

Hi Guys This is my first post so please be kind :-) Basically I am planning a (last minute) wedding for this summer in The Lakes on the August Bank Holiday Sunday- there's a surprising number of...