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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....

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,...