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Shine TV, the makers of BBC’s MasterChef and Channel 4’s Hunted are making a documentary for ITV about coronavirus in Britain. We’d like to hear how coronavirus is affecting you. Do you have your...
Hi everyone, wanted some advice from people in the same boat as me. Due to get married in Portugal at the beginning of July, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried about the coronavirus and how it...
This may be a strange question, but what does a ceremony look like when you are just meeting an officiant at a chosen location with only your to-be spouse? We wanted to go super simple and planned a...
Hi everyone, Hope you're all keeping OK! I was just wondering if I could be nosy and ask what gifts you bought for your bridal party, please? I'm trying to get some ideas and stick to budget, but I'd...
We are thinking of cancelling our photographer as she has annoyed me on a few occasions since booking her nearly 2 years ago... The main two being: emailing us last year about 'final prep' and saying...
Hi all, has anyone insured their wedding dress? I have found the dress and my parents have paid the deposit but they are now worrying that with the current Coronovirus situation that the shop may go...
Hi, my UK wedding is 26th June 2020, my venue feel postponing is inevitable but I feel it’s to early to make a decision?! What are your thoughts? I would rather wait until nearer the time as it’s just...
Hi All, Hoping that someone may be able to help. We had our venue booked for a 2021 wedding at Tower Hill Barns in Llangollen. Unfortunately my partner has had to take a 20% pay cut due to the ongoing...
Hi ive booked a makeup artist in September 2019 for a wedding in August 2020. I paid a deposit of £100. I now want to cancel or get her to just do hair instead. Her instagram does not state deposits...
Hi Our wedding is due to be on 6th June. We are preparing ourselves for it only being 4 people there if registry offices are back up and running by then. We have decided if this is the case to have a...
Hi all please can you share whether your venue is charging you more for moving wedding to next year? We were due to get married on end June and have now postponed to the same weekend next year based...
Hi everyone, We are in such a predicament with the coronovirus, we get married at the end of April in the UK. We really don't know whether to postpone to a later date or just to wade it out? Of course...
Sooo unsure what to do. 2 wedding events from early to mid april. Vendors havent cancelled yet. Guests are 80 at one and 250 at the other. And looks like guest numbers will now be much lower due to...
Sooo unsure what to do. 2 wedding events from early to mid april. Vendors havent cancelled yet. Guests are 80 at one and 250 at the other. And looks like guest numbers will now be much lower due to...
Evening all, my partner and I, are looking to get married late October and are thinking of a ceremony at 4pm, and we were trying to work out if this will make the photos potentially difficult in the...
Does anyone have ideas to fill a 2 hour gap in out day between the wedding breakfast and when the evening guests arrive. We have a dj, cassino tables and photo booth but not until 730 and the...
We are planning a wedding in late October and We will look to get some insurance if it is possible, (must admit I didn't know there was such a thing until someone said yesterday) I have had a quick...
I thought I'd ask the community where you have looked at types of entertainment to book for your wedding? I would like to get more enquiries (I am a singer) but when I see the sheer volume of...
Hi everyone! I’m on the 4 week countdown and now starting to think about my wedding day schedule- mainly the reception. My ceremony is at 10:45am and the reception starts from 12 until about 6/6:30...
Hi there! I’m looking for some advice and if anyone else has experienced this. Me and my fiancé sent our wedding invitations back in January and have asked for the rsvps to be sent back by 1st April....
Hi all. My search for the prefect wedding outfit has become a bit of a saga and I'd really appreciate some help, as I feel like I'm going around in circles atm! I'd really like a vintage look, with a...
My partner and I are planning a secret mixed sex Civil Partnership within the next month - the problem is, we need two witnesses to attend the registry office to witness us sign the required...
Hi, I'm not having any bridesmaids or a proper hen do, but two of my best friends are flying in from abroad, shortly before the wedding, and I thought it would be nice if we could have a low key 'hen...
Hi everyone, First time posting, not a bride but a bridesmaid! My sister is getting married in the summer, has her hen in April. I live in Abu Dhabi, we are both teachers so luckily for me she...
Hi, My fiance and I are planning to move house in August (7 months from now)- somewhere which is a 4-5 hour drive away from where we currently live. We've heard that planning a wedding long-distance...
Hello! Hoping to get LVL lashes before my wedding and honeymoon (end of May). I had it done last week for the first time and am fairly impressed, but still feel I'd want to wear mascara on top AND...
Hi, My partner and I have two children together and have been together for 13 years. We have both recently had health scares that have made getting quickly and legally married more urgent in our...
Hi we are thinking of going down the diy wedding route and booking a village hall as our venue. We really love the shabby chic vibe. Not sure where to start with regards to finding the ideal venue....
Background info: Me (Bride, 23F) and Groom (26M) moved into our first home October 2018 and got engaged in September 2019. We are planning to get married in May/ June 2022. Mother of the Bride (MoB)...
Hi, Just wondering if anyone's subscribed to a Blushing Bride Box, and - if so - if it's worth it? I'm really tempted to sign up, you seem to get some good stuff in it - but I've read a small few...
Hi, Can anyone suggest places or links where I can purchase fluffy pampas grass and gold cutlery. Everywhere I have looked is very very expensive, I've been quoted nearly £900 for the cutlery alone....
I bought my wedding dress with one of my bridesmaids. She came to the dress shops and we found a dress I loved. Sadly, she's decided not to come to my wedding and left her bridesmaid dress in my...