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Hi all, I was hoping to get some advice on designing your own invitation and then printing online (thinking of printed.com). Their templates are all in software I don't have eg adobe illustrator and I...
Hi, I was hoping for some inspiration. I have exclusive use of my reception venue and have a spare room just off the balcony on the second floor. I would like to utilise this in some way, its a good...
Went wedding ring shopping today and was certain I was just going to have a plain 2mm platinum band... My ring looks roughly like this... Platinum, 13 diamonds: So today I tried a 'bow tie' wedding...
Hi where do you all get your wedding invitations. I'm only having family and a few friends but would still like some that doesn't cost the earth x
Hi all! We have a couple of activities in London booked for my hen do, but trying to find a good restaurant for in between. Can anyone recommend anything, for around 8pm near the Waterloo side of...
Has anyone recently got married at Gaynes Park? We are seriously considering it as we loved the ground and venue! We were a little shocked at the price of catering being £4,800… does anyone think that...

Are you doing it yourself? Or have you asked someone who can do 'posh' handwriting? My mum suggested one of her friends as they can do that special type of writing, but I just think what a palavour?...

On a debate of first song, what was your choice and why??

Hi Guys! I’m a 2026 bride and I will be doing my own decorations - however I’m wanting to hire a wedding arch. Has anyone done this? Are there any recommendation? Xx
Hey everyone! I could really use your thoughts on something for my wedding. So, I originally booked a photobooth for fun group shots with all the quirky hats and props. But then I thought – I have...


I can't find anywhere decent to hire them so I've been buying a few but trying to get one's that aren't too expensive and people will actually want to use. Those of you who are are having them what...

Bit of a no brainer really as i have long fine hair which doesnt hold a curl for long. I wash it every other day and condition only a couple of those times as it weighs my hair down. only problem is...

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Hello, Just need some advice, I was planning to get married in August but it doesn’t look like that’s happening now. I am happy to push back to October but I just wonder if it might be a bit too...

So i now know how grooms and best men and fobs etc feel. i've written my speech for my parents ruby wedding and i'm convinced it's poo. so i need opinions. please? here it is for you to pick apart for...
Hi all, looking for help please! We are getting married abroad in 2024 and I am thinking a dark green blazer for the groom with beige/cream trousers. Initially we were thinking all beige suits for the...


Hi everyone, Is anyone else with children getting married on a week day during term time? To cut a long story short we're getting married on a Thursday and we have a 4 year old son in reception year...

Hello everyone. I'm having an emotional breakdown. I don't have very many friends let alone a few I would consider close enough to be bridesmaids so I think I'm going to go it alone and not have...
Researching content creators and it’s making me question if having a photographer is important if you have one of these. How often do people pull out their photography albums etc? Pros and cons or...
Hi all, I’m trying to work out how many musicians we’d need for our day. We’re having a DJ in the evening (our venue isn’t the best for live bands apparently) but I’d like a live singer or potentially...

Hi! I’m a new fiancée! Haha. Literally don’t know where to start but keen to get on the bridal bus… Top tips and suggestions please for general places to start! Living in Yorkshire

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I have fairly long hair. Here's a pic of me that I'll be taking down fairly soon. Just so you can see the length of my hair when it's slightly curled; It doesn't usually stay curly for that long and...
Hi all, I booked my hair/makeup yesterday! this was causing me a bit of a headache as there's not much choice where I'm getting married (it's remote-ish; well, to a Londoner it is anyway!) and I was...
Hello everyone! I am a trained florist and so sick of the expense and unsustainability of fresh flowers! I ONLY work with preserved and high-end naturalistic faux. I am setting up a floral hire...

Hi everyone. I know this is a what ever they want to do question but traditionally who makes which toast ? Am I right in thinking that - Best Man - toasts the bridesmaid FOB - toasts the Bride &...
Hi all, my OH and I have been engaged since Christmas 2018, but still haven’t come up with a way to get married that we’re both happy with. Neither of us want anything big at all. Our families are a...
We are planning a very small wedding as neither of us is comfortable in large groups, and I'm feeling really nervous being the centre of attention even in front of the few guests we are inviting....

Hey, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help. So, my Fiance and I both love owls and were thinking about having one deliver the rings during the ceremony. (We've asked our venue and they love...