Discussions from Planning

Hi My dress has a low back lace and lace shoulders meaning I can't have bra straps as they will be seen I need a DD+ bra solution to solve this. Tried stick on bras - feels like its falling off in...

Spent the day in Salisbury today looking at potential places to eat after the wedding. Having ditched the village hall in the middle of nowhere, we're faced with pro's and con's of alternatives. Found...

Hi - I am not sure where to start so I thought I would post on here to see if anyone has any recommendations with regards to a good DJ (preferably rock), band and/or photographer available in central...

Hello! I'm getting married in May 2017. One of my bridesmaids told me she's planning for her second baby this Autumn (October time). I'm very excited for her but just wondering when would be a good...

Hey, the assistant in the dress shop has told me to get a crotchet hook to help my BMs get me in my dress. I've just looked on Amazon and eBay but didn't realise there are lots of different sizes! Can...

Hi all I'm looking for a make up artist for my wedding near Newcastle in July but I don't really know where to start! Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations? Thank you....

Hi all, I can't believe I am about to write this but I am getting married in July and my mum will not be there. On new year's eve we were told she had weeks to live after a long illness and she was...

Hi all , I have chosen navy for our bridesmaids but can not decide which colour suits would best compliment these dresses. Would navy suits be too much? Would black be too dark? What's your views on...

Where do people stand on inviting old friends you haven't seen or spoken to for ages? I read somewhere that if you haven't been in touch with them in the last two years, you don't need to invite them,...

Hi ladies (and gents!), As the title suggests... I would be really grateful for any recommendations for made to measure suit tailors in the London or Essex area. My OH has decided he would like to get...

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...