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Please can I graba few opinion son my preloved wedding dress shop (opening soon)
missbowjangles, 19 September, 2010 at 21:17

Hi ladies! Hope everyones wedding planning os going well? I am in the process of opening a pre loved wedding dress shop in Merthyr Tydfil and wanted some feedback. The idea being bringing designer pre...

Mohsin, monday 25-May-26 18 4,155
Liverbird
Bouquet photo frame charm thing...
Liverbird, 20 September, 2010 at 09:49

I'd like to attach a little photo of my mum to my bouquet on the day, does anyone know where to get the little frames from within the UK please?! Seen a few on Etsy but would prefer a UK supplier if...

Mohsin, monday 25-May-26 7 7,929
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Bridesmaid dress - 2 styles, 2 colours - would this work?
MISSMAYFLOWER, 20 September, 2010 at 12:33

Hi girls We went looking at bridesmaid dresses at the weekend and I think we have found two styles that we like (both Dessy - one shoulder syles). However, we think one style will suit some of the...

Mohsin, monday 25-May-26 20 2,965
Annah304
No band/DJ in the evening - entertainment ideas?
Annah304, 27 November, 2011 at 11:34

A good friend of mine is getting married next year. She has the venue all booked but has found that they can't have amplified music in the evening. The venue is important to her so changing isn't an...

Narender, monday 25-May-26 12 2,913
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Wedding Breakfast menu/food choice
Rosco, 7 June, 2009 at 10:06

Hi All, it seems 99.9% of venues that have a banqueting style approach to the meal want guests to have the same starter, same main etc etc, which can make for difficult decisions when it comes to...

7 Brew, monday 25-May-26 27 12,001
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Crondon Park - Resident DJ
tim.kite, 21 September, 2010 at 13:46

Hi there, Just wondered if anyone had been to a wedding/had a wedding at Crondon Park, Stock and knew what the resident DJ was like or peoples general opinion of resident DJ's. We were quite happy to...

Mohsin, monday 25-May-26 8 2,914
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LANDY BRIDAL???
DTTB, 21 September, 2010 at 16:24

Hey, I have seen some of you speaking of landy bridal so thought id have a look. The pronovias dress that i love but cant afford (its £3600) is on there for $699 dollars, so thats about £400...

Mohsin, monday 25-May-26 11 8,259
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Extending the mortgage to fund the wedding
Loz85, 4 September, 2013 at 16:55

We have been trying to save towards the cost of our wedding and to be honest at this rate, we will be lucky if we can afford Gretna Green! With this in mind we have been thinking that it would be...

Skills, monday 25-May-26 40 5,180
Natalie
What to do the night before the wedding?
Natalie, 7 May, 2025 at 19:55

Hello! Getting married in a little over a year. The venue does not have any accommodation apart from a honeymoon suite the night of the wedding. However we can use their bridal suite from 8:15 to get...

Aqib, monday 25-May-26 103 1,354
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Cancelling photographer...
Amy, 1 September, 2023 at 11:10

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...

Oren, monday 25-May-26 14 1,129 1
Camistrella
Keep it organized, stick to your budget, and focus on celebrating love with family and friends.
Camistrella, 25 February, 2026 at 13:22

Choose a date Decide your budgetCreate a rough guest list

Sowjanya, monday 25-May-26 4 33
itgirlno1
Hen night games - non-rude (ish!)
itgirlno1, 12 November, 2010 at 16:11

Hello! I've not been on here since before I got married, so firstly apologies for being a part timer... it's my friend's hen night tonight and I've just been told we're supposed to bring games for the...

Alex, monday 25-May-26 38 5,558
Jessica
diy Brides!
Jessica, 1 February, 2026 at 11:16

What are you doing yourself to save on costs? I'm trying to DIY as much as possible, so want to see if there is anything I've missed! So far I've: - made save the dates - planned invites so when we...

Williams, monday 25-May-26 60 1,415 15
kisses
mens suits/ hankies
kisses, 22 August, 2008 at 20:18

Is anyones h2b wearing a hanky in their suit or is this old fashioned??? any other ideas wot the men can wear on their suit jacket as opposed to a button hole or hanky...something a little...

Mitchell, sunday 24-May-26 10 5,725
Katie
Twilight Wedding
Katie, 4 December, 2025 at 15:50

Hi all, I am currently looking at twilight wedding options. Does anyone have any experience of this? Did it feel rushed? Were children ok with the later time? Did you still get to for speeches/food in...

MadelynArmstrong, sunday 24-May-26 4 31
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Centrepeice Ideas - Help!
AmyE85, 22 January, 2015 at 20:01

Hi everyone Hoping you can share some inspiration with me! I get married in July and my theme is classic, vintage. I'm having simple fresh white roses and freesias in my bouquet and top table spray...

MadelynArmstrong, sunday 24-May-26 8 1,347
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Timeline
Charlotte, 25 July, 2025 at 21:39

I'm struggling with our timeline, we are having quite a casual day as the legal ceremony will have already happened. So far I've got this below. Any advice on when you'd do the cake cutting and do...

Mohsin, sunday 24-May-26 13 117
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Order of service HELP
janeyp, 26 July, 2016 at 21:58

Hello everyone, I am really hoping someone might be able to help me. We are having a Catholic wedding without mass, I'm Catholic and the groom isn't. We have been trying to do our order of service for...

Henry, sunday 24-May-26 13 1,529
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Eyelash extensions
halechap, 7 January, 2014 at 14:03

Hello, Just having a ponder on eyelash extensions and realise I know nothing about them and that there is many different types to choose from including daily wear to permanent done in a salon ( lots...

Mohsin, sunday 24-May-26 52 3,019
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Rude Comments from In Laws
ExpensiveBrownDiamonds1257, 1 September, 2015 at 16:43

This is mostly just a vent, but I’m beginning to get frustrated with my future in-laws. Mainly OH’s brother and sister-in-law. Because OH and I have a long distance relationship I’ve only met them a...

Mohsin, sunday 24-May-26 52 2,063
SunnyPurpleHair275
Reception timings
SunnyPurpleHair275, 9 May, 2025 at 01:04

Hi everyone, I'm really struggling to visualise how our day will flow! We are getting married in a registry office around a 20-30 minute drive from our reception venue at 1.30pm. It's a garden party...

Mohsin, sunday 24-May-26 39 1,079 5
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Help with photography styles and what to do when you've booked a photographer and regret it
Amy, 29 May, 2025 at 15:05

Hi! I think I panic-booked a photographer for our 2027 wedding, paid a £1200 deposit and now I've found another photographer whose style I think I prefer (the new person I've found is a bit more...

Grubman, sunday 24-May-26 12 110
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ER white gold and scratched
clevercroc, 4 May, 2015 at 21:31

Hi all, last week my boyfriend proposed to me me with the ring we chose together. It's a blue topaz with diamonds in a 9ct white gold band. I've only worn it a week and today I noticed the underside...

Docvriezen, sunday 24-May-26 25 2,820
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Too many bridesmaids!!!
EssexBrideToBe, 12 January, 2017 at 23:28

Hi guys!! I need some advice or ideas for my bridesmaid situation!! Basically, I have a group of best friends (6 of us) who I love all to pieces!! I can't really afford to have them all as my...

Carson, saturday 23-May-26 12 5,626
1stBaby
Canapes...how many per guest?
1stBaby, 1 November, 2008 at 18:59

As the post really...how many canapes should we allow for each guest? Thanks in advance =0)

XNXubd, saturday 23-May-26 20 14,496
Amanda
Evening wedding Schedule
Amanda, 14 September, 2025 at 11:21

So we are having a small ceremony of only 20 people and I am thinking of then doing speeches at the evening ceremony with all the guest, but then what time would we start the ceremony in the evening?...

Jie, saturday 23-May-26 39 211
Hmcx
Wedding headache
Hmcx, 2 June, 2014 at 20:48

Does anyone else have a headache all the time when it comes to wedding planning?? Not for anything particular like things going wrong or people moaning just literally a massive headache because you...

Rose, saturday 23-May-26 18 2,763
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Advice on garden/backyard reception, please!
joobs85, 31 July, 2014 at 17:28

Hi all, new member here. Me and my boyfriend are in the very early stages of planning a low key, low budget wedding for next year (May or September). Neither of us are particularly fancy people and my...

Jeson, saturday 23-May-26 15 3,414 1
Danielle
His and Hers Drinks
Danielle, 26 March, 2025 at 09:01

Hi everyone! I'm getting married in June 2025 and I'm trying to think of little ways to incorporate personal touches throughout the wedding. I keep seeing signs on the bar for his and hers drinks, but...

Buraq, saturday 23-May-26 54 561 1
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Bridesmaid let me down - did I do the right thing?
LuxuriousBlueStationery76190, 23 February, 2019 at 01:32

Hi everyone, I’d really like to get some opinions on a drama with one of my bridesmaids... So I have 6 bridesmaids altogether (2 cousins who I was close growing up with and my half sister (who arnt...

Tannu, saturday 23-May-26 4 773
Emily
Basketball Arcade Game
Emily, 7 October, 2023 at 16:23

Hey everyone, I wondered if anyone knew of a supplier who could arrange a basketball arcade game to our wedding in Sussex? It's a bit of a difficult one to google so thought I would ask on here!

Stefen, saturday 23-May-26 68 656 1
Ladykake
Undecided on hymns in church?!
Ladykake, 7 September, 2014 at 16:41

OH and I are currently looking at different hymns to have as part of our service as we met with our vicar yesterday! (And had our Banns read in church today!!) we have chosen two hymns, give me joy...

Gared, saturday 23-May-26 13 3,312

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