Discussions from Planning

Fruit and flowers?! short of giving him a bowl of eton mess, which I'm sure he'd love.... I thought I'd ask you ladies for some inspiration, I was always full of ideas when i was over here tia ...

Long time since I have been on this forum! ? everyone. My friend is getting married next year and is looking for a DJ, can anyone give me some recs please. I have given her details of who I used...

Hi All, I have not been on here in months and in the lead up to my wedding I would read and review rather than post, but I thought I would share some piccies from my big day....

I had sorted a cake out previously but I am now having second thoughts, can anyone recommend anyone in Essex who makes lovely cakes? Thanks guys! x

Hi Is any one or has anyone viewed Monks Barn in Hurley?

Can anybody tell me if they know of any companies in Glasgow or the west of Scotland that hire centerpiece stuff. I'm having fish bowl vases and mirrored plates for my centrepieces and trying to work...

Hi, I'm on a posting frenzy at the mo! Still looking through potential venues and I came across the website for Sheldrakes in Heswall and it looks exactly what I'd like! Has anyone any experience of...

Does anyone know of anywhere that does glass hire without having to buy the alcohol from them aswell? I have been told Sainsbury's did, but when I contacted them, they said they didn't. Am still...

Has anyone used this company for wedding insurance? I am trying to find reviews on them but am really struggling! TIA!

I have this idea to hire a country house for a weekend (or three days midweek) but have trawled the net and been on all the venue sites I can find. Anyone know a house/cottage licensed to hold a civil...

Hi all, Just wondered if there was anyone out there who had hosted their own wedding reception with marquee hire in a garden party style? I am trying to figure out whether this option will save money...

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

My SIL is sitting here beside me (I'm her MOH) and we're talking about her wedding plans for next August. one of the items on her to do list is buying some dye-able shoes - her dress is ivory with a...

Hello My fiance and I have opted for a midday wedding and , as we are having the civil ceremony at the same venue as everythgn else, need to come up with some good entertainent ideas to keep everyone...

Is anyone wearing / have worn this? I tried it on Thursday evening, been to three different dress shops today and now cant sleep because i am thinking about this dress! I was by myself when i tried it...

What do i need? im need a centreiece of some sort and prob some candles, poss table diamonds/petals and mirrors, i need place names table holders favours post box disposable cameras?(h2b wants these...

Now tell me about smear tests! As I turned 25 last month I had a lovely 'invitation' (WTF?!) for my first smear test. It's booked for next Friday morning and I'm not looking forward to it! Tell me...

Stuff like ..... scampi in a basket ? Just been having a silly conversation about stuff that was mega huge in it's day but nowhere to be seen now. Chasseur burgers - what happened to them - they were...

Hi everyone, bit of a mad question but how many orders of service should I have printed? One each or one per couple? Not sure what is the norm, someone at church suggested one between 2 but not sure...

Just want to pick your brains again on wedding suits for the men. My h2b is always like a hot water bottle so he has suggested wearing a linen suit for the wedding, as we are planning on getting...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has used this company before - planning on using them for chair covers, centrepieces and some other bits and pieces ;-) Thanks Jan

Has anyone got any experiences to share from The Bridal Make Up Team, their website looks great. https://www.thebridalmake-upteam.co.uk/MakeUp.asp

Is that normal? I was a bit suprised at the list of fees the venue has sent and they charge £500 for room hire? It just seems a bit much to me when we've got to have their food, their drink, people...

Hey guys, I haven't been on here for a while as I've decided to put wedding planning on the back-burner, but I came across an idea the other day that I'd like your opinions on.... One of the things...

I think this is a really specialist question, but here goes... We're planning our wedding at the moment, and we've been told that if we bring in our own djs we'll have to make sure they have PLI - but...

Hello all I'm a photographer based in Manchester and have been toying with the idea of providing some boudoir style shoots for all the brides to be. I have a very different approach to shooting this...

Hi everyone, I've done guest info cards to go with my invitations, just containing directions, accomodation details, gift list etc. The gift list section just states that we don't have one as have...

Hi everyone, Just wanted to know what you all think about having chair sashes on their own, without the chair covers? Below is a pic of the chairs they have in the marquee where our reception is. My...

My sisters are going to be my bridesmaids - which is brilliant - however one lives in France (in the alps) and the other in Australia (Sydney). They will be unable to come to the UK to try on...

Hi, I was just wondering if any of you have hired/know anyone who has used Top Class Catering? They're a Glasgow firm that I'm thinking of hiring but I would really like some reviews first! Summer