Discussions from Planning

Someone please help me!! I’m so confused. We are getting married in August at a Church of England church that is not local to us. The vicar mentioned a while back about getting our banns read at our...

Has anyone else had, or been to a wedding with an honesty bar? Does an honesty bar work or do people just end up taking advantage? We got some quotes for someone to come in and provide a bar for us,...

Hi!! In September we are having a church wedding. I originally thought I wouldnt need any Church flowers as it is such a pretty place any way, I thought that was one area we could cut costs and not...

Ladies, for your evening only guests (ours will be attending from 7.30pm onwards) would you bother putting them on the table plan? We have catered for 130 people with decor company and have 90 coming...

My H2B and I decided not to spend a fortune on a wedding car so instead we are going to ask someone we know to drive us. We're not that fussed what car it is as our church and venue are so beautiful...

We are getting married Feb 2025 we have our wedding photographer/videographer, make up artist and hairdresser. As well as caterers & venue of course booked. We also have our entertainment booked...

Hi all We were thinking about having a busker we like sing pre/post ceremony. And then during the drinks reception. Has anyone had music before during the drinks reception and did it work well? Also...

Were searching for a photographer & videographer for our wedding in Surrey next year & are getting so deflated thinking we cant have both within our budget. Does any one have any...

Hi everyone, we are getting married next October. Does anyone know any good videographers please that are a reasonable price?☺️

I'm going to put together a photobook, with blank pages, of images from our pre wedding shoot for our guest book. I know some of you have done similar things. How many blank pages for writing on do...

Hi! Help!! Rich influencers who can afford lots or who get gifted loads seem to gift things constantly and therefore don’t know what the expectations may be? Even if they’re not super expensive gifts?...

I was originally planning on doing favours for all guests, now just got a text from FMIL saying only female guests get wedding favours. Is this what's traditionally done? Is it still done or do most...

Hello there! Has anyone got any poems I can use for our wedding invites. We want to ask for money but don't want to sound cheeky! Cheers x

HI All I am getting married in July and am currently making our wedding invitations but I am having some trouble with some wording. Like most couples, me and the grom to be have our own house and...

Hi there! I know there is probably no specific answer to this question but my friend is getting married in a few weeks time and has asked for contributions towards her honeymoon fund. How much do I...

I need a bit of advice about how to tell guests that there is money behind the bar and that it's limited to drinks that aren't cocktails or doubles etc. We aren't serving wine with the meal during the...

Hello ladies, This question might be strange, I hope not. My fiancé is Scottish and he tells me there it's not customary for family or guests to give money gifts at weddings. In Spain, weddings cost...

Right Ladies, I have been looking everywhere for a shortened verion of this song which goes straight into the chorus (as the start is very slow!!) Has anybody got a version like this/know where i can...

Morning Ladies, I am after some advice on the etiquette of evening invitations. My OH and I have lived together for 2 years and have pretty much everything we need for the house, aside from big things...

Hi, I’m looking for some ideas on hen parties! I’ll be 27, I love dancing, clubbing and drinking. But I went to a night club for my 21st and it was just full of youngsters I felt out of place. I also...

I'm sure this topic has been done to death but, what was the worst speech you've ever heard? (In a nutshell, that is!) Speaker: Best Man What was so awful: He mentioned the groom's ex girlfriend, in a...

Hi all! Does anyone have any recommendations for ordering cloth napkins? Looking for a peach/coral colour thanks so much!

HI my h2b is a huge Chelsea supporter and i want to suprise him on the day with a Chelsea FC themed reception but not sure what to do, have asked people for advice and all i get is colour blue, well...

Im planning on starting a horse trailer conversion, but want to stay away from the traditional ones so my question is: What would you like to hire? Everything seems to be made for adults so one idea...

Hey…. Help… ergh I keep changing my mind about venues. We thought we had one picked out and there’s something about it I’m not sure of, can’t put my finger on what! I figured I’ll know when it’s the...

Is anyone not having an evening buffet? we arnt sitting down for dinner until 4pm , so wonder whether its worth having an evening buffet or not? funds are short also so thinking this is a way that we...

My sister is due to get married next year and we have recently received our save the date. My OH messaged her to indicate we, along with our two children would be in attendance but was advised at that...

Hello, Looking for some advice, I'm thinking of cancelling our photographer, I just realised there style isn't actually what I like, nothing personal but if we are paying £3000 for a service I just...

My finance and I have found a location we love but haven’t committed to booking a date as he is worried about the top table as unfortunately both of his parents have passed away and he doesn’t want...