Discussions from Planning

Long story but after a fault with my engagement ring I have had to pick a new one. I ended up going for something pretty much identical to what my OH originaly picked as I could sense that's what he...

Hi I've bought the Dalamo dress from Pronovias 2016 and just waiting till March for it to come in. I will post pics so you can see what it looks like in order to help. Basically I wanted a lace dress...

So today in Asda I found THE most gorgeous and perfect wedding invites for £2 a packet! I never would have thought of buying them from a supermarket, but they are really nice quality, exactly what we...

Me and my fiance are looking for a venue for our wedding, which we hope to be in the next 3 months, or 6 months maximum. We only have 6 guests (so eight people total) and we don't need a reception or...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone may have recommendations on where to hire hay or straw bales in Surrey? I had a look at Party Bales but they came in t £500, which I thought was extortionate to...

Hi! I'm very excited at the moment (as in, can't sleep excited- hence the 3am post!) because earlier this evening a lovely friend of mine asked me to be her bridesmaid! Sooo happy for her and...

I have the luxury of only having one bridesmaid- best choice ever! But I'm struggling to find a style of dress for her to wear. She is slim but has a big bust- 32GG. They need to be covered up really...

Hello all! How long did you spend looking at and trying on wedding dresses? I've tried a fair few on, and love the 50's tea dress style dresses, but whenever I try them on, I fall in love then look at...

I had my final fitting for my dress at the weekend and sadly the seamstress has taken too much off it It's not too bad, just about 2 inches too short (she took 6 off instead of the agreed 4) and I'm...

Hey guys, We have started looking at honeymoons and I guess I just hadn't thought about a budget for that side of things. If any of you don't mind sharing, could you let me know how much yours cost...

Hi Does anybody know of wedding insurance that will cover for cancellation due to a pre existing medical condition? All the ones I've looked at so far don't cover if it's something you have been...

My OH is dead set on not having a wedding video, I was feeling the same until I've seen a few friends ones over the last couple of weeks. I'm just not sure if it's worth having one? It seems to be...

Well my lovely, its finally time for you to go get hitched!! I hope you and Mr Panda have the most amazing day and that you just love every part of it!! Good luck and remember come back as all us...

Yes, this is one big fat rant, and yes I am probably over reacting, but this is the first BRIDEZILLA moment I have had. So I have 4 bridesmaids, I thought I would have my sister, sister in law to be,...

Hi all, How much is everyone paying for their photographer please and what are you getting for the cost. My friend is a photographer and she's offered us what I think is an amazing deal but just want...

I thought it would be nice to have a few helium balloons at our wedding party. I thought it might be cheaper to buy the balloons online and then get them filled up with helium the day before. Does...

Old, New, borrowed, blue -anyone doing this? OMs a what did you do? I'd like to follow the tradition but would like some inspiration. I have plenty for new e.g dress, shoes, underwear, hair...

Hi all, Has anyone hired a venue stylist for their wedding or got a quote for one? I have seen a company online who worked on a recent wedding with a florist that I am currently stalking :-) I am...

Hello Everyone, Due to financial issues in the family and both me and my fiancé being very shy, we have decided to go for a civil ceremony in a town hall next month or December with just us and...

So we get married in 5 ½ weeks – the other day I was deleting my whatsapp media between me and my mum and didn’t realise a small pic – not fullscreen but grid – was there on me in my dress. I was...

So I have my wedding dress, safely tucked away at my future in-laws. But I understand that it's not the flashiest of wedding dresses, and was trying to think about how to make it look a little more...

Hi all, This is my first post, I'm getting married on 28th May 2016! We're thinking about wedding favours and were going to have personalised shot glasses, but the more I think about it the more I'm...

Hi everyone, I just wondered if any of you have used simplebridesmaiddresses.co.uk and if they were any good? Or can you recommend any other websites for bridesmaids dresses? I'm struggling to find...

Hi ladies, Bit of a dual post here as advice needed both for my OH and my evening only guests. SO... what is the traditional dress code for evening only guests at a wedding? My OH and I are going to...

Hi guys! We've had our venue booked for a while now. They are fantastic, everything appears to be going well and the wedding planner is always extremely quick to respond to any queries I have....

H2B and I did a little bit of wedding ring browsing last night, and I'm torn on what to go for. I quite fancy a band with diamonds in it even though I'm quite understated normally. I just feel like...

This weekend I think I may have found my dress. It's AC420 (I can't post a picture as on my iPad). Has anyone got this dress? I would just be interested to see some photos on an actual real person as...

Hi All, This is my first time posting, hoping to get some advice from fellow brides to be. My other half and I have been engaged since Christmas just gone, together 6 years. We never really had plans...

Hi All, Im in a dilemma. I have booked my photographer (yay!) but I only have them for 8 hours, is this long enough for a 12 midday wedding? Not that I want longer just trying to plan the day to make...