Discussions from Planning

I am getting married in may 2012 (22 months away) and like any excited new bride i have been looking at dresses, colour schemes... the lot!! However whilst looking i found a dress...my stomach had...

SOooooo i was planning on some big drunken weekend to a city but my Mum is going into hospital next week for a op and wont be recovered to do anything like that and OH's Mum isnt well at the moment...

Flight upgrade? Hotel upgrade? Freebies? Perks? Just being nosy, to see if honeymoon perks are common or a rareity!

Hi All, We are having a small issue between our wedding band and our venue and wanted honest opinions from anyone who has got married, been to or worked at the Priory barn. We would like to know what...

Hi everyone, Last night I had a 'debate' with my H2B about which men should wear the matching suits. We are only having a small-ish civil ceremony, so had originally agreed he would have one best man...

We've decided to include children on our wedding invitations as most of our friends with children live some distance away and we don't think it's fair to ask them to travel without them, especially so...

I was going to have purple and silver but now I've picked my dress I'm not sure! I think it'll be too dark so I'm considering just silver. Problem is that I don't know what to do for centrepeices....

I went to Pronuptia in Leeds city centre 2 weeks ago on a Saturday with my chief bridesmaid. Although we had not made an appointment, we popped in to see if we would be able to have a look at styles...

Hi Guys, I'll try to make this simple but I'm writing whilst still a bit upset, so please excuse me if I get rambly. I'm upset with my mum. The OH and myself have only been engaged for two weeks, and...

Omg I'm the worlds most indecisive person so planning a wedding is my absolute nightmare!! I'm really struggling with choosing on the colours and feel like I can't really get anywhere with the proper...

Hey. bit of background: we've changed our minds twice on colour schemes since we started planning all of 2 days ago! one reason being my MOH/CBM (also my cousin) didnt think the paleness of pale pink...

Hi all, I'm getting married in September, and now I'm starting to panic because I don't have a 'wow factor' idea for my wedding. We really wanted fireworks or sky lanterns, but the venue doesn't allow...

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....

I know the regitsrar gave us a checklist when we saw her but I can't find it!! Need to go back and pay for ceremony and go over checklist tomorrow but I can't find it and can't get through on the...

Morning all As some of you may be aware I am thinking about changing venues due to the massive hike in pricing! So me and OH have booked to view the Pembroke Lodge in Richmond and The Spa Hotel...

Hi peeps ? My good friends are getting married in Sep and really want to have something special at the end when they say goodbye to everyone. They have thought of sparklers but I don't see how that...

Morning all! I'm heading out to the shops later to get the last few bits. I have a quick question, what did you wear whilst getting ready in the morning? I'm staying in a hotel and the makeup/hair...

Good afternoon all. Cooling Castle have recently sent out my booking form for Nov 2012. Brilliant I thought! Well it wasnt until the weekend when me and my OH sat down to work out numbers that we...

Instead of having "individual" favours me and OH were just thinking of putting a sweet jar on each table instead?? This would just be for the adults....the kids are getting their own individual...

Hi, I would like to use Beyonce's song Ave Maria at my civil ceremomy.....does any one know if this is ok to use? I wasn't sure if the registrar would say no as it has a religiuos title? Has anyone...

We are having a buffet for our reception at a different venue to our ceremony, the ceremony being at 3.30 and arriving at our reception for 6pm. The issue we have is we dont know when to have the...

Im thinking of having my hen do in york next april.. Has anyone been .?? if so what's it like..?? would you recommend it to a group of girls from about 22 to 50 looking to party...

I'm all emotional listening to my wedding music, well a few songs. Thought it would cheer me up after this week. I suppose it is, tears of happiness.

I am looking for my bridesmaids but i cant really find anything i like. I needs to be as cheap as possible. Any ideas? x

Hello, I'm new to this forum, but wondered if I could please pick your brains...I would really like a String Quartet to play at my drinks reception and possibly in the Church, but they all seem...

This site seems waaaaaaaaaaaaay too cheap! Has anyone bought any of the pocketfold invites? If so, can anyone flash and tell me if they were pleased with the quality? x

Blimey where have all the days gone? Can't believe i've only 8 weeks now - eek! I wanted to get my engagement ring cleaned up for the wedding day so it doesn't look all grimey and horrible next to my...

Hi Ladies, We ordered our stationery from Debenhams and the paperwork we received advised we'd receive the invites 14 days from approving our proofs. The proofs were approved on the 6th July and I've...

As if I haven't got enough to think about! ? Mr Mezzy doesn't want a videographer as he thinks it will make him uncomfortable. Obviously, the groom's comfort on his own wedding day is paramount, but I...

Hi everyone, I'm just after a bit of advice/ideas. Our wedding is booked for February 12th next year and we haven't decided on a colour yet. The venue is really neutral so we are not restricted in...