Discussions from Planning

Hi Everyone, We thought we had decided on our first dance song... we were going to have Al Green Let's Stay Together. But my H2B wants to change it to Chris Issak Wicked Game. It is a great song, but...

Just what the title says really - how do you feel about a menu with only one option? Do you think it might be a good idea to put the menu out with the invites where it will state the menu and the...

Has anyone wore stockings before? are they actually worth it? i am undecided if to wear any or not. i don't like it when walking and my thighs rub against each other (sorry forgot the correct term)...

Hi fellow Brides! Just hoping someone can re-assure me that this is normal....I booked my florist at the end of last year, I told her it was unlikely to be a big order (she was one of very few that...

Hi Everyone, New videographer here just looking to try and branch out and obtain some more experience in shooting weddings and producing a nice product for people. I have basic experience in filming...

Me again! I'm on a roll today! Just ordered our wine for the wedding breakfast (had a great saturday afternoon and evening testing lots!) and now i'm on to the drinks reception. We wewre thinking...

Hi All, What are your thoughts on disposable cameras on tables at the wedding reception and then dotted about? Is it a bit done, boring, naff, 90's? I quite like the idea as I had thought about buying...

Dear all, You've been a great source of support and encouragement to me over the past few months, so I just wanted to let you know that our wedding, which should have happened at the end of June has...

Hi everyone! Im planning on having 2 hen dos because 2 of my bridesmaids are early teens and I didn't want them missing out. So we're having a pamper party with lots of drinks and nibbles etc. I was...

Hi all, we are planning a really small (max 20 guests) civil wedding in early June 2025 but struggling to find a venue in Tuscany. All the nice ones I've emailed seem to want 2/3 days exclusive hire...

Hi everyone. I'm new to the site and hoping you can all help. We have reserved 2 dates with our venue and on Friday will confirm which we want. Our preference is Monday 30th May 2016, however this a...

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...

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...