Discussions from Planning

Hi - We are thinking of havng a blue and white wedding theme for various reasons - with the bridesmaids in light/pale blue dresses. Now we are thinking of tablec decorations, room decor - has anyone...

Hi Anyone know where I can find some readings for a civil ceremony? Thankings!

Anybody got a rough idea how many table crystals you would need to buy for 10 tables plus a top table? I don't want to go mad with them so just a light scattering. I'm planning to buy 6.5mm size and...

Hi all Does anyone have any ideas about small venues in Herts / Beds / Bucks? (Pref nearish to Leighton Buzzard) We both have tiny familys and don't wants kids at the wedding, so guest list is looking...

Hello - am posting over from baby talk as need your help girls! My brother in law is wanting to get married next summer but their budget is only £3,000. Anyone know of any budget venues in...

For budgets sake, I was thinking about a mid afternoon service/civil do, say 3 or 4pm, followed by a buffet at the venue rather than a formal sit down meal. The buffet choice would cost less than a...

As it says really? having a bit of difficulty with matching everything ? Has anyone got any advice please? we were looking at moss bross burgundy which is so differnt to alfred angelo burgundy ? The...

Hey, I need some inspiration.................. My BM is in a lovely teal dress and we are decorating our venue with gold to co-ordinate with the venue's decor. What flowers are those with teal or gold...

Is on channel 4 plus 1 right now, showing the renovations of a hotel in Notts designed to be a top end wedding venue. Don't know if anyone else has been to Stubton Hall near Newark. I had a look...

Hi Ladies, Okay so I have a bit of a dilema and really would appreciate some advice. I have been bestfriends with a girl for 14years and we always said whenever one of us gets married we would always...

I have experienced every bridesmaid worst fear..or secret hope...I have been sacked as a bridesmaid I am not sure what to do now...are we still friends....am I invited to the wedding...should I send a...

Just wondering if any other brides out there did not/have not enjoyed all the planning that goes with organising a wedding? I am getting married in November and although I am looking forward to the...

Hi everyone, Does anyone have a recommendation for Wedding Cakes on the Wirral or Merseyside area? I need a pretty big cake as we're having a large evening reception and serving it as dessert on the...

Hey everyone, I'm after help/reviews about venues in Beds, Herts and Bucks. Me and the OH are looking to get married in May 2011 and want somewhere that's affordable (budget of about £4-6,000) and not...

Well there was me trundling along with Mummy Spangles not liking any of the dresses at all and being handed WAY too many leaflets (if anyone is going this weekend make sure you say no to some as my...

I am having a civil ceremony and not sure what happens music wise. Do i need to choose music for walking in to? and for when we are signing the register? I have no idea of what music to choose.Can i...

Hi there, has anyone been to Regalia in Troon (Scotland) Do you know who supplies them? Linzi

If you are having or had fishbowl centrepieces could I ask what size of bowls and mirrored plates you used?? Maybe some of the flower HIBs might have some advice??? I looked at the fishbowls in Au...

And she looks amazinggggggggggggggggggggggggg... her weight loss is clearly shown here, looking stunning on Aled's twitter site! If she ever reads this forum then I'm passing on my congrats to ya...

Hey ladies, My oh has bee saving for a vw camper van but since we got engaged has decided to spend the money on the wedding. I feel a bit guilty but he really wants to do it. Anyone know of any cheap...

Hey everyone I was hoping to get some advice on this and I'm sure there are brides to be going through the same. I consider myself very lucky to have 2 Dads, I have a stepdad too whom I have called...

Has anyone got any ideas of something nice i can do for the bride on her hen night? A surprise of some sort or a present / keepsake type thing? I was thinking of a book with 'tips for marriage' or...

Ok, ok so I don't get married until next Friday but I finish work today for just over 2 weeks!!!! That's a celebration in itself for me lol. I think things are starting to sink in now, I keep thinking...

What are people having with regards to wedding cakes? 3 circles stacked or 3 circles tiered? Are there many brides having square cakes either sdtacked or tiered? Thanks!

Sorry for the rant and the long post but sooooooo annoyed and wanted a 2nd opinion....I have posted about this on here a few months ago but thought it was all sorted unitl last night..... When myself...

Hey girls, Crystals Bridal Centre in Nuneaton has now gone under and I know that there are many brides who have been left high and dry by this company. Hopefully everyone reading this will take this...

Just wondering how long you've planned between the end of the ceremony and the dinner? I've been working out an idea of the running order of the day and have allocated about 1.5 hours. This will be...

Since sending out the thank you cards I keep having this niggle about thanking the minister again for everything. He did get a bottle of malt during the speeches, mind but just wondered if I should...

Hi Ladies ? Well its getting closer now......... We are just trying to finalise all the music with our organist, but I'm really struggling to find something i like for signing the register? Wondered...

Morning ladies I have had my engagement ring for 10 years now and I still love the design, but the only thing is, its gold (18ct) and I havent worn gold jewellery for at least 8 years I always wear...

Whats the usual diameter difference to have of a wedding cake is it tier 1=12in tier 2 =9in tier 3=6 in or 12in 10in 8in? any ideas? Thanks! The reason i ask is my mum is making my cake!