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Hi I am having a wedding with a slight VW camper van theme running through the reception. Not too much but am using it for table names, favours , cake and would like the table plan to have it too....
Hi all. I'd love to hear your opinions of having a buffet for the wedding breakfast. I did think I wanted a proper three course meal for the day guests as they're more formal and 'weddingy' but...
Hi all, My partner and I are getting married next summer and are starting to look around for photographers. We've found one that we love, the style really seems to suit us, so he's definitely our...
These are my centrepieces (this one was just a practise) The purple stuff in the base of the vase is those aqua/water bead thingy's, we're making the centrepieces ourselves and wondered if anybody...
I've been getting quotes for cakes and have realised that I don't know what size we want/need... One lady has quoted on a 12" fruit, 10" chocolate and 8" sponge cake. Am I right in thinking that the...
Hi Ladies, I have decided on a cream/ivory tulip bouquet for myself, and a smaller version for my BMs. Can you recommend which looks better, foam or silk flowers? I will send for a sample when I have...
I'm new to this forum and I'm searching for a nice and wheelchair accessible wedding venue in Kent or SE London, which seems like a mission for me. I'm the bride and a wheelchair user. Also other...
I am looking for a template in word or publisher to make our own custom 7" single record labels (poss table centres). Any ideas?
Hey all My wedding theme is 'Daisies' and I'm looking for a dress with some daisy details.. but I think I'm looking for the impossible... closest I found was Alan Hannah's 'Anais' but they're not...
How do i validate my guest on event day?
Hi All, Been looking on here for a while, so thought its about time I get involved! Here's my dilemma... I want buttonholes/corsages to be worn by the wedding party only, to distinguish who they are....
I am trying to do my budget, and i have no idea how much flowers cost! I know its a broad question and i know it will vary according to location (im in west midlands) flower type etc. I'm having small...
Hi There, I want to find a reading that I can read to my H2B during the ceremony, I would like it to be light hearted, any ideas? thank you Rachel
Hi all, My hairdresser has a friend's wedding on the same day as my wedding. She has just contacted me to ask what time I am thinking of having my hair and make up done so that she can plan her day....
Afternoon all! My girlfriend and I are getting married next December and we’re struggling with the walking down the aisle part. Neither of us have parents around to perform this and besides, neither...
So following on recent dilemmas and another post just now….. I have ordered 1 extra dress in error. I am wondering if I should keep this dress in case a dress needs upsizing more than the hem will...
Hello everyone, So I'm a bit behind with my wedding planning. I need major help over these next few days. I'm sure I’ll be asking for loads of advice like crazy(sorry). We've just moved into our new...
Hiya We're just over 1 month away from our wedding day and have sent over the final numbers to our venue, however they haven't really reduced our original quote by much. Our estimated numbers were 90...
I've fallen in love with a wedding venue where we would be for the ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception. It's quite a grand venue and the overall cost comes to just over £10,000. We don't have a...
Anyone bought any or used them? I found these on ebay - what do you think? They're £3 each and around 19cm x 9.cm. Was thinking of getting them for us to wear on the day of the wedding (will get a...
I'm in a bit of a dilemma as of when to send out the wedding invites to our day and evening guests. I get married on 17th March 2017 and our venue want the final numbers 6 weeks before, so 3rd Feb.......
I’m sure I’m not the only one looking for threads specifically related to the different ceremonies that take place in the Yoruba (Nigerian) culture. There’s so much to think about, considering there’s...
For example, So far we have Well, Paint me green and call me a pickle. Slap me with bread and call me a sandwich. Fry me in butter and call me a catfish. Well, Butter my butt and call me a biscuit...
Hi everyone! Me and my partner are looking to do a small wedding on a budget. Inviting close family and friends only (40-70 at a push) I'm not really sure where to start though or what's best, so if...
Random one I know. We are having speeches Halloween wedding and I am looking for a Micheal Myers scare actor to be our flower girl. I gave no idea where to start with looking anyone got any...
We are looking for a private dining space following a legal ceremony at Marleybone Town Hall, London. It will be for 32 guests, including bride and groom. Ideally close by to the town hall. not...
Can someone please tell me why venues do this? They say for example of venue tyre is 11,000 and then they don’t disclose what else you have to add to that mandatory and it’s very frustrating when you...
Hi, recently engaged and all new to this wedding planning. Just curious to on average how much people have paid for the full day.
Hello everyone, Just wondered what your experiences or thoughts were on number of bridesmaids? I havent been to many weddings myself but the ones I have the Brides had 5 or 6 bridesmaids. Now I feel...
Hi all. I'm looking for a venue in the Yorkshire dream preferably a barn type, we want a relaxed fun wedding. I've found a few but wondered if anyone had any suggestions? Would love there to be nice...