Discussions from Planning

I have not been here in a while, I'm getting married at the end of June and I had my make up trial and it did not go very well. I found her online and I'd seen her pictures of clients and I thought...

From yesterdays question (some great replies!) we'll move on to todays - What are the worse fails you have seen at a wedding? I'm thinking where a B&G have tried doing something big and...

Hi ladies, Just wondering what everyone's planning to do the night BEFORE the wedding? My wedding isn't for another year but because I'm getting married near(ish) my finance's home. Which is a good...

We have been to three wedding fayres so far and every one has made a big fuss of me, giving me a goodie bag, free champagne and in one instance, a hideous pink badge. Meanwhile OH is just stood there...

Hi all, I've seen similar threads to this in the past so hope someone can offer some words of wisdom! I have 3 adult bridesmaids for my big day and I am concerned about one of them. We have a facebook...

Hello, Does anyone have experience of the Soundouts as a wedding band? (Based in Surrey) Thanks :-)

I wasn't planning on wearing a veil at all (my dress has an awesome lace back) but I made an impulse buy in the local hospice shop yesterday of a gorgeous cathedral length juliet cap veil-it has a...

Hi all. Hope you are all having a lovely weekend. Just wondering what you are all doing with your nails for your wedding. I'm going to get mine done as have awful natural nails that just break, but I...

So we found the exact style of photographer that we want.. relaxed natural photos capturing natural smile and, laughter throughout the day, rather than staged posing photos. Found a local photographer...

Hi All ? I cannot justify the cost of getting a cake professionally made for hundreds of pounds, so my partner and I have decided to maybe get the marks and spencer wedding cakes. They are quite a bit...

Hi Girlies (And Guys!), ? Please help - My lovely fiance and I are stuck in a bit of an awkward place at the moment! So - Just at the start of planning our wedding and we've found the perfect venue...

Ok so my partner really doesn't want to do an all eyes on is first dance and I can't say I'm overly bothered about it myself! However everyone keeps saying u have to have a first dance etc. Is there a...

Warning - RANT! I sent out our save the dates last week and already have people asking if their partner is invited! We have set a rule of not giving out plus one's if we haven't met them. I understand...

Hi Would like some honest feedback please - is it rude to stipulate a certain dress code for the wedding guests on the wedding invite? I am worried about people wearing trainers/jeans/polo tops/t...

Is anyone else heading to the wedding fair tomorrow? I'm so excited! It will be my first wedding related event, I'm just hoping to gather ideas and get inspiration. Any wedding fair tips appreciated...

We are really struggling with days that one of my bridesmaids can go shopping and where I'm after the same dress in two different colours that is also becoming difficult! I'm after one mint green and...

Hi I am looking for some recommendations for foundation make up for the big day. My hairdresser also does make up so is going to help with my make up on day but i have said that i want to supply the...

Hi has anyone bought any dresses from the american bridalwear brand Jasmine? Are they good quality? And any idea on price range?

I wrote to Chelsea FC by email yesterday but not heard anything yet. I heard that if you write to some clubs and let them know you're getting married, groom is a huge fan etc, they send a letter or...

I just wanted to start a discussion about it and see what other views and opinions other people have. I am not intending to upset anyone, but it's just something I have noticed whilst wedding...

This might be a weird subject that divides opinions but are you tipping your suppliers? Do most suppliers almost expect it? We've already paid our suppliers a lot of money to do their job and I'd like...

Hello I was wondering if anyone knows of where I can get my hands on the Blush Reem Accra Gown? It's vintage v necked lace. I'm more than happy to buy a second hand pre loved dress but can't seem to...

Hi everyone Just wondering if anyone has been married on a bank holiday sunday and how to supplier prices compare to a regular friday or saturday wedding? Venue wise we are going to be paying the same...

Hi all! I'm getting married July 2017 in South Wales and am looking for a good ceilidh band. However, my fiancé and I, and all our friends, are in our twenties, so I would ideally like a cool young...

Hi all As many people nowadays, we have lived together for a long time and a gift list doesn't seem like the right thing to do however we wondered about having a honeymoon fund instead. However, I...

Just a little background first.. So we have been together 6 years, got engaged 7 months ago and was a total surprise. OH wanted to get Xmas out the way before any planning which I agreed was sensible....

We have finally booked our honeymoon! We spent longer deciding where we wanted to go than we did where we would get married! We eventually settled on Tanzania and Zanzibar but then my hubby changed...

Hi, just looking to order our save the dates - going for something very simple that we've designed ourselves. We were going to go with Vistaprint, but would like them printed on Kraft card - wondering...

So we're getting married! But we want to have maximum control over the day and so aren't looking for a traditional hotel or marquee sort of place. Ideally we are looking for a barn style village hall...