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Hi everyone, Has anyone looked into this? We're thinking of having charity scratch cards as wedding favours. The hospice who looked after my partner's dad sell them, and I thought it would be a nice...
Hi all, Everyone will probably think I'm mad for considering this, but has anyone had any luck with getting a custom made wedding dress from eBay? If so, which seller did you use? I'm in two minds...
Hi All Was speaking to our Wedding Co-ordinator at the reception venue and asked her to quote us for bacon/sausage rolls in the evening with a vegetarian option. We didn't want to go down the full on...
Good afternoon We have chosen our options for main and dessert but are stuck as to what starters are best for our wedding breakfast. We have a huge menu to choose from and are a little stumped!!! All...
Okay so I'm getting married next year, I want to try and get some sort of idea for bridesmaid dresses now as my bridesmaids are at uni all over the country and it's easier to do it together. However a...
Hi all, As the post title suggests - H2B and I are now considering having our photos taken before the ceremony to save time later on, my makeup will be freshly applies and gives us more time to enjoy...
Hi I am thinking of doing homemade fudge for wedding favours. I have made a trial batch at the weekend which if I say so myself tasted fab! I used a small cookie cutter to cut it into heart shapes...
Hey lovely ladies, Just getting an idea before I book - how much did you pay for your Photobooth and LED Love Letters? Thanks
Will you be walking down the aisle ahead of your bridesmaids, or behind? I've heard that having the bridesmaids go first is the American way, and having them come after the bride is more traditionally...
Hi everyone, I just want to double check that what I am doing is correct. We have booked our honeymoon and I have put down my maiden name down as my surname, all my documents I have (passport, bank...
Hi all Has anyone had any joy with having customised converse made for their wedding day? There are quite a few companies out there that do it and I want to get some personal recommendations! Thanks...
Hi everyone ? I've chosen the colour plum for our wedding and struggling to find bridesmaid dresses that are plum! And if I find some they are from China and not sure if I should trust them from...
Hiya Has anyone ever heard of or know someone that has used buy-our-honeymoon.com? It looks like a fantastic idea where you can set up a website to get guests to buy experiences for your honeymoon,...
Just a warning – this is long! Really sorry haha, I’ve written too much and this is me trying to keep it short and skip parts! Feel free to scroll straight to the wedding day as that's where the...
Hi all, my wedding is coming up later in the year and I have been getting quotes from red bus companies to get our guests from registry office to venue. I wondered if anyone here had had any...
Myself and OH cannot agree on how to sit everyone. I think we should mix it a little, taking into account ages eg keeping teenagers together iso sitting with their parents. He wants to keep all his...
Sooo we're getting married in Coombe Lodge, Somerset next September We aren't allowed into the venue to start getting ready until 11.30am, so I'll likely have to have my hair and make-up done...
Hi everyone! This is my first forum post, my fiancé and I want to have our symbolic ceremony at Cas Mila Ibiza Restaraunt in September 2018. I've have one email from Candi with a brochure, but I...
My fiance and I currently live in 2 different boroughs - does anyone know if we have to register intent at both boroughs? And do we both have to go to each borough, if so? I've looked online at...
Hi, my fiance and i are divided over entertainment. Our wedding is max 30 people in a small intimate venue. Do you think a DJ would be best or the other option is having a fun casino with croupiers,...
Hi All, Thinking of putting some little baskets in the toilets, with bits such as plasters, paracetamol, mini deoderant, chewing gum, pads/tampons for girls. Anything else you'd suggest? What would...
Hi everybody. So I'm newly engaged and keen to start my ball rolling on booking a venue. I have plenty ideas in my head but finding somewhere to suit them is proving difficult! I stay in...
After 20 long months of engagement and wedding planning, the big day is almost here - 4 days away! I am lurching from feeling super excited to stressed as hell. Anxiety levels are through the roof...
Hi, Have been thinking recently about just heading off somewhere (UK) with my OH and our 3 kids and getting married with just the 5 of us. Then have a reception some time in the future for our family...
My two favourite venues have sound limiters installed - the first venue refuses to have any amplified music and no drum kit AND has a sound limiter. The second allows these things but limits noise to...
Hi all! I'm after some recommendations for hair and makeup for myself, my 4 bridesmaids and the mother of the groom in the West Yorkshire area. I've had a search around on google but it helps if...
Morning all, so I was planning on buying my bridesmaids a necklace each and giving it to them on the morning of the wedding. However my sister mentioned that she thinks it's traditional to give the...
Wedding this weekend, we have gallons of wine, prosecco and beer, but no soft drinks yet. Don't want to buy loads of different things, but what would you suggest? Juice? Coke? Something else?
Hi, just wondered whether any of you are having a guest book alternative? im torn between a large photo of us in a frame with a large border so guests can sign that, or I've found a 'drop top guest...
I've just started looking at everything and the prices are making me cringe. I don't want a cheap wedding, but I can't afford much else! All venues seem to be £5-9000. Can anyone recommend any venues...
Hi there, We are getting married at Beamish Hall next Autumn, and are looking for recommendations for the day. We are looking to book a photographer and videographer soon, which from looking will be...
This is a bit of a random one... But you never know! So, my fiancé and I are getting married by a beach in Wales and we both love the idea of having a camper-van photo booth. However we don't want to...