Discussions from Planning

We are getting married in Sorrento next year with around 10-15 guests but would like to throw a get together when we return. we are looking for a small venue for 50-60 people for a buffet or meal and...

Hi everyone!! We are in the very early stages of planning our wedding and are going to visit some venues tommorow . We are looking at Brierley Wood and Longdale chase in the Lakes. We are planning a...

I'm chief bridesmaid at my friend's wedding and just wondered how much I should be spending on the wedding present?

We haven't got our professional photos back yet but when we do I want to do our thank you cards using one/some of the pics. Can anyone recommend a company to use to make the cards? I know there are...

Hi We are looking for a jazz band or guitarist to play during the drinks reception and wedding breakfast. Does anybody have any recommendations for any based in Surrey? Thanks in advanced

This has probably been posted many times in the past, but I thought I'd resurrect the question! OH and I hadn't planned on having a gift list, but we have thought of a few things we might like, so...

Hi! I've found a bargain from Maggie Sottero , but its from their 2005 range so I guess its getting dated now. Could I please have your very honest opinion about it (there's no need to be polite , I'd...

Hi All, hoping someone has some experience that can help... I found a dress that I love. It's got straps but is very low at the back. It has a corset in the front but not at the back. I have big boobs...

Hi! We met with a local company in regards to the venue decorations we had ideas for for your wedding next year. They go on a package that includes table plans, centrepieces, sign, lanterns and any...

Hi all! So the big day is less than 2 weeks away (so excited!!) and the weather does not look as if it's going to clear up any time soon! Our ceremony and reception are indoors and although we had...

Hi there, I'm hoping for some reassurance that my idea for an 'alternative' to a speech isn't crazy. Me and my OH are not very traditional, we do not have a best man, our bridesmaid is young, and we...

Any other crondom park brides.....? wondering if anybody has heard the resident dj and recommends. any tips/hints or this venue currently planning my dec wedding . Yay

Hi Everyone. I'm looking for inspiration as to what songs I should play whilst we sign the register. It always helps reading what others have chosen. I see a lot of people are saying go upbeat but I...

Hi there, I'm hoping for some reassurance that my idea for an 'alternative' to a speech isn't crazy. Me and my OH are not very traditional, we do not have a best man, our bridesmaid is young, and we...

Hi everyone, some of you may remember my post of a few weeks back where I had a change of heart about my photographer for various reasons. Anyway, she responded to my emails and agreed to a full...

Just been to get my dress from wedding dress hospital. I love it again! Amazing what a couple of inches extra room around the hips, and an inch less each side round the bust can do ?. Plus someone...

Warning this is a long read! I will post photos in a second post as I get too confused with all the photos! J How we met We met on an internet dating website at the end of 2010, his friends had set...

Does the bride pay for any alterations to bridesmaid dresses or do I pay them myself as a bridesmaid? Thanks

I'm torn between 2 dresses and just hoping if anybody can offer advice. I tried on the Berta Bridal 14-20 and Berta Bridal 16-15. While there, I remembering loving the 14-20 but now I'm slightly...

Hi Folks, I'm getting married in Wiltshire but live 200 miles away in Cambridgeshire. For my hair I was planning on getting a trail at home finding a style that works and then I'm looking for someone...

Hiya, OM's and Brides to be did you/are you having a father daughter dance? I thought this was traditional but now I'm not too sure. My dad and step mum commented last night that it's a bit odd - I'm...

Hi everyone! Im having some family wedding drama! When we started planning our wedding at the beginning of the year i mentioned to my mum that I'd probably have my 3 year old niece as a flower girl....

Hi All, we live in Maidenhead and are looking for a wedding venue - something not too perfect. By not too perfect I mean I prefer over grown gardens rather than manicured ones, a little rough round...

Hi everyone, I'm really struggling with wedding cars! I've always said that I'd like a vintage fiat 500 on my wedding day, but now I've ordered my dress I've realised there is no way I would fit in...

Hi! We've booked our photographer for the big day, who will also be doing an engagement shoot about 6 weeks before the wedding (probably at our venue).. In the meantime, we've won an engagement shoot...

Sooo… we have booked a fish and chip van for our evening catering. This fits in nicely with our festival themed wedding and also it's a cheaper alternative to a sit down meal.We have met with several...

Hi In need of some views about our big day. We have pretty much booked everything that needs to be, the date is set and all that jazz. Gosh I'm very excited We have opted to have a 1530 wedding on a...

Hello there, * Having read some of the wedding reports/ ideas on here I find them all beautiful. I don't want anyone thinking I am critical of anything they are doing. I think they are awesome, just...

Hello! I really wish I could get some help and advice. I live in Egypt and we decided to have a destination wedding in London in October. I lined up a bunch of venues and booked appointments and...

Do you include babies on the table plan? I'm ordering my place settings and just made me think if I need to set a place for a baby or if you assume they are in a pushchair??? What has everyone else...