Discussions from Planning

In a week's time it will be exactly six months since our wedding and although we have a trailer, we don't have our video from our VOG. The contract says nothing about how long it takes but I remember...

I am planning on getting married in Venice, Italy in September 2015... I think we are about 60 people... we want a religious ceremony and for the reception... I don't konw!! Please, has anyone got...

Hi Everyone, I am wondering if you can kindly help us. We are looking to hire either a dry hire venue or pub with a function room in SE London but we are coming up a little stuck. Our budget all in is...

We are finally getting undeway with our menu planning! We are hosting a wedding weekend for our guests, so we have quite a few meals to plan. Thankfully the venue will be deciding the menu for the...

Hi all My fiance and I have been searching endlessly for a wedding venue in the Leeds/Harrogate/York area. We are yet to find one that suits all of our needs. We would like a venue that is quite...

Has anyone taken their OH's surname, but kept maiden name for work? I've been grappling with this since we got engaged, as I do want to have the same surname as OH, but want to retain my name in some...

Good Morning everyone! I've been dress shopping for a few weeks now - I think I've finally found the one! It's Mori-Lee 2674. I've seen a few pictures of it around and it always looks better on real...

Our wedding planning started off fun and exciting. Then it got stressful. It's now fun and exciting again! We've been struggling to find venues that can accommodate a Friday reception, so we've given...

Hi everyone, Me again! So I've turned my attention to what my girls will be wearing on the big day. I have three adults and my younger cousin, who will be 9 by the wedding next October. I didn't want...

The OH and I are thinking of doing a father/daughter mother/son dance after the first dance but we're stuck for song ideas! There are a few that would suit one or the other but we want to do it at the...

I picked up my wedding dress just over a week ago. It needs quite a few alterations doing as I'm only 5 foot 1. The seamstress at the bridal shop I bought the dress from is leaving after 12 years so I...

Hi all, Just looking for a few suggestions/ideas for Top Table, but first I need to explain the situation. Firstly, my parents are separated (not divorced) due to my dad having an affair. He is still...

Hi all I've been quoted £425 for a 10x10 album for 70 photos and £130 for a duplicate 6x6 album for parents. I know albums are expensive but is this about right? We wanted them before Christmas so...

I've just chosen the Justin Alexander style 8799 dress for our wedding next September. I am a UK size 12/14 and a G cup. The girl said I would need to order a size 18 which I was fine with as I've...

Hello I have just made my appointment for me and OH to give our notice of marriage in a couple of weeks. I understand that whilst there they ask you questions. Just wondering if anyone could let me...

I'm trying to decide what to walk down the aisle to. ive told OH I'll be piped in but actually I'm planning to have the bridesmaids piped in and walk down myself to a song (if we can get it to work,...

I have been doing some virtual wedding dress shopping and have fallen in love with quite a few Maggie Sottero dresses. I have set a budget of £1000 for my dress, but I can't find any up to date prices...

Hello ladies, I'm a longtime (since Feb!) lurker but don;t post very often. However I wanted to share this with you. I was in Garforth in Leeds today and noticed that St Gemma's Hospice have a shop on...

Hi all, So the wedding isn't until next next December but I haven't yet found a hair and make up artist(s) and I'm starting to panic. How do I go about finding one? I've seen a couple at wedding fairs...

Hi all Has anyone had/having/been to a wedding where afternoon tea was served as the wedding breakfast meal? I want informal and relaxed but don't want our wedding to resemble a kids tea party lol My...

Helloooo! I'm just wondering if anyone else has ever made a major change in wedding planning that incurred deposit losses? I'm feeling like a proper numpty and need consoling lol! I'm reeling over the...

Hi everyone! I had to take my ring to be resized the other day and I feel so wierd without it even though I'd had it in for less than a week! Originally the jeweller said it would be 2 weeks, but...

Hi were getting married at Langton House, Hornchurch, Essex. Now I am on the hunt for a wedding reception. I am happy for a nice hotel, or a nice venue without accommodation but can't seem to find...

Hi everyone I picked up my wedding dress today, which I had ordered back in May, from a bridal store in Leeds. It is the Ronald Joyce Regina 68005 which is available in 3 lengths. I was shocked to...

Hey all, I am looking for a medium sized wedding venue (50 - 65 people) that will let us self-cater and doesn't charge corkage in/around London. Can anyone help? It would be easier if I wasn't so...

Hi I have bought a tea length dress and we are wanting to book his suit hire in and we decided on tails but nowhere can I find a bride and groom combo to match. Everyone seems to be all vintage when...

Hi, My dress is gorgeous, but it does have a very long train. Now, thinking about the practicalities of the day, I think it is too long. I am getting married in a church but then a reception in a barn...

Just wanted some opinions on the following situation…. So 2 of my friends are getting married next year (as well as me) – my best friend is getting married end of June, I’m getting married August 1st...

Thought I'd be super organised tonight, and starting to cross a few things of the list, however - hair and make up, I know I want the same person/company to do both, but I keep reading really...

My partner has done a few photography courses when he was in the military and did a few bits and pieces for them so has a fair amount of knowledge about cameras but is by all means no expert! I am now...