Discussions from Planning

Age old story: I grew up imagining a fairytale wedding at a stately Home in pretty English countryside -rain bedamned. I grew up exploring the wilds of Derbyshire, I'm an only daughter, the eldest, a...

Not sure where to post this as getting married in Florida but thought its more of a general planning thing. I am considering my entrance music for my walk down the aisle. I really want to use...

I need help! I originally planned for my wedding to be in May 2017, my sister who is also a bridesmaid has told me that she is moving to Thailand and if the wedding was to be in May she would not be...

So here's my visualisation: marquee on the lawn of a stately home, wedding ceremony starts at 2pm, the event ends at 8pm (this is according to the venue wedding planners). They provide a violin to...

First of all, wow, this mens thread is pretty empty! (come on guys! its our wedding day too!) now to the topic at hand, I am choosing my wedding suits, much like the bride gets to choose hers. I...

My OH and I went to Beaverbrooks to look at engagement rings together on Saturday and we were shown a ring from the Maple Leaf Diamonds range, which was absolutely gorgeous... do any of you have one...

Hi everyone Im very new to all this and any tips would be great. Im looking for a place to hold my ceremony and reception in or near Hull, East Yorkshire. The Gardeners Country Inn, Coniston looks...

I'm wanting to order some of these robes for me and my bridesmaids to wear on the morning of the wedding:...

We've hired a fish and chip van - suits our families and friends perfectly and we're not really having a 'wedding' just a big party at the local village hall a few days after we get married in october...

Hey ladies Just a bit of research as such. I've been approached by the National Wedding Show to hold a stall there. I do several wedding fayres a year, but the National one is extremely expensive...

Hi all, thinking of booking our wedding ceremony and reception at Hackney Town Hall Assembly Rooms. Venue is perfect size for our 150 guests and having two separate spaces for each part of the day has...

Hi guys! I am new to the forums so please be generous My weddings in April and I can not wait! I have got everything planned out but the entertainment. I am looking to hire a mobile bar but have no...

Hi Hitchers! Who out of you lot will be using a wedding website? I've heard about them and intrigued as to whether it'll make my life easier... What do you use them for? Are they easy to use? Who...

Hi everyone Thiis is my first post We have just booked the venue and are now looking at caters. The venue we have chosen has two "recommended" caters - and if you don't use either one then they add a...

Hey!! I'm kind of very confused about wedding dresses so as another member kindly suggested I would love it if you could show me your wedding dress!! Maybe I can find some inspiration or at least we...

Hi all, Hoping someone can help, we had our tasting last night and cannot decide on a starter at all and it's stressing me out!! Our main is chicken on a bed of mushroom risotto with parmesan...

Hi all, this is my first post and just looking for opinions as have found loads of useful info from your forum already! We got engaged at Christmas and have been lucky enough to find a venue we like...

H2B's best man has just called us to say he's supposed to be going to America for training (he's in the RAF) 3 days before our wedding so he might not be able to make it. I'm freaking out because...

Hello everyone! My husband and I got married on the 2nd June 2012. I unfortunately had an eye infection, 50 out of 200 turned up. The buffet turned up after we did and no one danced. In March 2015 my...

Hi all, I have an appointment booked with Matt from Red floral architecture on 20th Feb 2016. I love all of his work, but I can't help but worry I'm going to go to the meeting and find its all a...

Anyone had or having one? Where guests write on a wooden heart and drop it into a frame, which later can be hung up? I've seen quite a few online, and recommendations? Or if you have made your own,...

Hi everyone, I'm getting married at a local chapel which is very old and cosy, shall we say. I've not officially measured the aisle as such but it's very narrow and I can just about walk comfortably...

Hi all! So I had my dress fitting today for my wedding in 4 weeks, and it was the first time I'd tried it on with everything ie shoes, veil and shrug. All went very well...but the shoes I was planning...

Hey ladies, I really need some wedding shoe inspiration. I LOVE high heels but unfortunately I cannot wear them on the day. I'd be taller than my H2B and also my dress isn't long enough either. Cue...

My fiance and I have picked the wedding date: 17th May 2018. The date has meaning for us, and we figure that's the time we need to save. Depending on a whether he gets a windfall he is expecting, we...

Hello, I'm after a bit of bridesmaid advise. I am getting married in about 7 months, last year I asked 3 girls to bebridesmaids (and my sister mob), all said yes! This month I have bought my...

Hi Everyone! We have just got engaged and would like to pick the ring together so we are thinking about going to the jewellery quarter this weekend. Has anyone else done this? I wanted to know if we...

Hi ladies, So, as the title suggests, I am a bit confused about booking someone for my hair and make up. I am getting married in July 2017 so I have a way to go. I read a post on here about a lady who...

Hi All, We're thinking of having a ceilidh for our evening reception but I have no idea how to go about choosing a ceilidh band! Any ideas? I wonder if anyone might be able to recommend a ceilidh band...

The Top Table Plan will all be traditional, apart from the Maid of Honour. Im not having one. Just two bridesmaids. I wouldnt want to pick between the two, to choose one to sit on the Top Table. Who...

Hi! Did anyone catch this on E4... What are your thoughts? I thought the "cheaper" dresses were the nicer ones! It's got me excited to go dress shopping on Saturday:-D. My budget won't be close to the...

Hi, I am doing my own hair and makeup on my wedding day as I feel most comfortable doing my own so may as well save some money as well! I always wear Bare Minerals for my foundation and I love it from...