Discussions from Planning

Hey everyone I am bored at work so working on my wedding timeline spreadsheet! I'm trying to be super organized and keep a timeline of what I need to have done and by when in the hopes of making the...

After some advice... I'm getting married in 6 weeks and I intend to double barrel my surname, rather than take my H2B's surname on it's own. To do this I know I have to change my name by deed poll,...

Is it a thing for each guest to have their own order of service card on their seat or more standard to have a sign somewhere? I thought I would like to make my own order of service cards and attach an...

Long story but after an issue with the diamond falling out of my ring I am having to have a new one. I want to get it from the original jewelers that my OH picked my original ring from and there are...

Ladies! Can you please post pictures of your ER, Carat, specs, finger size and where you acquired it from? I'm looking for inspiration, its a toss up between an emerald cut and a round brilliant cut....

I had my 1st make-up trial yesterday and I looked like a sodding clown, with gold and black eyeshadow, eyeliner on my waterline which made my eyes look small and "piggy" together with bright orange...

Hi everyone, my H2B and I would like to ask people to contribute towards our honeymoon, rather than buy us gifts, as a) we have lived together for years and have everything we need, and b) live...

Hi, I'm thinking of setting up a list on justthething. One of the pre-made things on there is a honeymoon fund where people can buy vouchers from £10 - £250 and it goes towards your honeymoon. I'd add...

Hi all, we are currently looking for a dry-hire / very flexible wedding location that allows us to host 120-130 guests. We would love a big country house that also has rooms to sleep. In Germany...

So happy right now!!! After 7 anxious weeks the registrars have finally called me and confirmed my ceremony time. Even though I put my request in at 4.30am two years to the day I didn't get / couldn't...

How long is recommended to leave between my hair and makeup being finished and the car arriving? Is it ok to have an hour and a half where I can chill and have some final photos before the bridesmaid...

Our venue doesn't offer accommodation so we're having to make our own plans for what to do on the night of the wedding. Just out of curiosity, quick show of hands.....are there any other brides doing...

Ive ordered my veil, the ribbon edge matches the ribboning on my dress so I thought it was perfect, but Ive just realised that its plain and I would have loved a sparlky one! What can I do?

Hi ladies, feeling very upset and raw this morning as the fall out happened yesterday and I just don't know what to do. I have two bridesmaid - a very old friend from school and my cousin. My friend...

I posted a couple of weeks ago about my dad blowing up and causing a massive scene at a meal out over a jug of gravy which cost £1 (something he does very regularly) my H2B was aware of how he is but...

Well I went to send my wedding venue decorator an email today to confirm some information (we were meant to meet to run through where I wanted everything) and the email bounced back. Their website has...

We've decided after years off putting it off to get married this November. We have a really small budget of £2000 (or less if possible!) and my OH doesn't want to get married in a church and I don't...

Hi Has anyone ordered their dress from Grace Loves Lace? I've fallen in love with the Loren dress: http://graceloveslace.com.au/collections/loren-ivory/ I'm obviously very worried about buying a dress...

Has anyone bought a 14 or 15" diameter round cake stand? I'm finding it impossible to find one! We're getting married at a 'self catering' venue, so they don't have one. My cake lady only had one of...

HEY ALL 👋 Just wanted some advice regarding a problem I'm having with my maid of honour. I got engaged last christmas and in my excitement I asked my best friend to be my maid of honour and she...

Hi all, I am struggling choosing some wedding shoes and need a bit of inspiration, I thought it would be nice if everyone could share theirs too! So lets see those lovely shoes! xx

I have quite a small ring size (G-H) and when my fiance proposed to me he had already bought the engagement ring in the smallest size they offered which was a size J and even though it is a couple of...

Hi all Hope you're well! I am looking to chat to brides and grooms about their wedding planning, to help inform our content strategy at Hitched. Whether you've just got engaged or your wedding date is...

I have a menu for the reception and need to tell guests the choices of food available also want to incorporate music requests, reply slip (eg if they are coming or not). Has anyone got any examples...

Hey everyone, I am having 3 bridesmaids and struggling to find anywhere other than online from China which don't have great reviews where I could get 3 dresses of the same colour and style but that...

Hi everyone, I'm on the forum occasionally as a hitched jewellery HIB. ? Basically, I'm an old married and have lost quite a lot of weight recently and my rings are too big. I need to get all three...

I put a music channel on there and it was a take that day, a million love songs came on and I danced with my wee boy 2 it coz I love the song,(lightbulb moment!) I know OH likes it 2, I would like it...

Hey everyone, after discussing some transport plans with the MOG & FOG yesterday I realised I have no idea what vehicle / how the mother of groom gets to the ceremony? We have a camper van which...

Hello, Anyone who can recommend a wedding cake supplier on short notice, We are getting married within 3 weeks and we still need a wedding cake. We need an affordable cake as well. Please help Jay

I'm not too sure if this is the right forum for this but i needed somewhere where i could put all my thoughts together. Sorry if this is a long one.......... We are due to be getting married in...

Or is it just me? There is 6 years between my sister and I. We don't get on, but we will go to eachothers houses as i have 2 nephews at hers, and she has a nephew here. She has made it very clear to...