Discussions from Planning

Generally, are you meeting your suppliers before booking them? We met our florist in person before we booked her but otherwise we've only had phone conversations with most of them. Do you think it...

Hi Can anyone suggest a ceremony only venue in the Buckinghamshire area? I'm thinking of a marquee or village hall venue so we can do it ourselves as we've both been married before. Not sure we want a...

Our venue is totally DIY and we have to do everything ourselves or hire the relevant people. We would like to have a cash bar in the evening, and asked the pub down the road to run one for us (they...

I know there have been a couple of threads on the hire/buy and where to get them from, but I've had to order my bridesman suit from there today (Next didn't stock his size) And they're having a...

Hi Girls Firstly please don't judge me as being ungrateful. OH and I are paying for our own wedding, its going to be a very small informal one with only about 30 guests. My concern is do we have to...

Our ceremony and reception are at different venues. Ceremony venue is about 15 minutes by car from where we live. Then ceremony to reception is about 5 minutes by car. I have arranged a car to take OH...

Hey all, I'm getting married on 29th August and my stag do is this coming Friday. I had everything planned pretty much, because the best man was a bit slow on the uptake. I'm of a more traditional...

As the post title suggests, we are having a meal the night before our wedding after the rehearsal and inviting bridal party and close family. We are leaving it up to them whether or not they want to...

Hi All, I know this is probably been asked a million times but I'm trying to work out what I'm going to be looking at to spend on my flowers. I've paid a nominal deposit to a lady who is very well...

Now that I can officially say we're getting married "next year" I decided it's time to start properly organising things. We don't have a lot of money so it seems important to plan things with plenty...

For those of you who have done this did you wear your actual wedding underwear? Any hints or tips would be welcome x

Anyone having these and if so where are you getting them from and how much? I'd love to get a little bride and groom that reflect our personalities but they are surprisingly hard to find. Have looked...

I'm a big cheese fan and have been considering getting a wedding cheese cake (the savoury variety) I don't want to spend a lot as our proper wedding cake is quite expensive and was just wondering if...

Hi I hope that someone can help. I am getting marred in August and, whilst most things are starting to come together, I need to book someone to do my make up. The only make up I wear is mascara, and...

My partner and I are getting increasing stressed by one of our wedding suppliers due to their lack of contact. We have messaged, emailed and all sorts trying to get updates on our stationary and...

Hi everyone, We got engaged on NYE this year, so are looking to get married in 2018, but can't settle on a rough date. I don't want to wait nearly 3 years to actually get married, so we are looking at...

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Have any of you bought your BM dresses online and were you pleased with the quality? Has anyone had any experience with DESSY, Queenie bridesmaid or DressLongBridal on ETSY? its a bit risky buying...

Hi Ladies, as the title says, I'm looking for a recommendation for a wedding website. Ideally want a free, easy to use one! Thanks

We are about to embark on suit shopping. Just wanted some advice on what is the norm regarding who wears the same suits. Obviously groom and best man (or men in our case), and ushers? And father of...

I am so excited, literally beaming from ear to ear! For anyone who doesn't know I decided to order my bridesmaid dresses from a Chinese supplier on Etsy "DressLongBridal". I wanted the multiway...

Hello, Not sure I am putting this in the right place! But just wanted to see if there were any Bristol brides out there? I am having a serious stress about finding a decent not expensive reception...

Sorry ladies just a bit of a vent and a rant.... My H2B and I got engaged in Dec 2014 and have been planning ever since, we get marries in 3.5 months now. Since day 1 my mum has said how much...

Hi ladies. I am lucky enough to be taking over 20 girls abroad for my hen party. They've all spent a fortune to be there and I am completely grateful. I'd love to give them a lovely gift each but...

I recently got engaged so have started planning my wedding but have noticed i don't have much choice. My bridesmaids are pretty much decided for me (my two sisters and three nieces) but i would rather...

Has anyone got any recommendations on the best place to hire groomsmen suits? I am looking for 4....

Hi, i'm new to this and just wondering if anyone can advise at what point to officially ask my Mum to walk me down the isle please?

Hi All, What are your thoughts on disposable cameras on tables at the wedding reception and then dotted about? Is it a bit done, boring, naff, 90's? I quite like the idea as I had thought about buying...

Calling all diy brides... I have a barn venue with some nice outside space, a courtyard and a garden, which I want to decorate with fairy lights. Can I do this myself or would it be best to hire a...

Hi Girls I would love to have the following: Ed Sheeran - Thinking out loud Take That - either Rule the World or Greatest Day Not sure which way round to have them as yet but what do you think? (our...

Hello! New person here. 14th May 2016 bride...we have most of the main stuff sorted including venues, catering, band and suits...I have my dress but am doing some reasonably major alterations myself....