Discussions from Planning

I'm looking at transport from house to church to venue and I begrudge paying hundreds of pounds for something I'm not massively bothered about. I don't want to turn up in a taxi but at the same time,...

We have decided to get married, just the 2 of us with 2 witnesses. I understand it is likely to be in a registry office and have been thinking about Chelsea Registry office as it is an iconic building...

Hi, If you've seen any of my posts you may know I'm having 3 venues, ceremony/meal/evening. I still haven't gotten round to chasing the meal venue as I've been run off my feet but going to chase this...

Hi, we are looking for wedding reviews on Ye Olde plough House in Bulphan, there are mixed reviews online. We have been to have a look around and it looks beautiful but just wondered if any one has...

This is second time around for me (and him). We are having a small civil ceremony in the day (just 30 guests) followed by a big party in the evening. I really don't know what I want to wear. Whatever...

Hi All, I am on the look out for tall (atleast 70cm), slim gold trumpet vases for centrepieces. I have seen a picture on the net of a vase like this with the 'baby breathe' flower, and it looks...

I got married 2 weeks ago and it was, for the most part, a truly magical day and everything that I had wanted. One of the issues that occurred on the day was to do with the evening buffet. We asked...

Hi Everyone, I am really hoping to get some ideas and advice. My wedding is in 11 weeks. I found out last week that I have a tumor on my femur bone that need removing pretty quickly (non aggressive...

We're looking at sending out our invites this month ? and wanted to put details of our wedding gift registry inside, which means it's time to actually choose a registry! We were actually considering...

The OH is looking at getting some friends of his (a girl band trio) to do the reception music, but the venue has a sound limiter. Has anyone had a band at a venue with a limiter? Is it likely to keep...

Hey we are planning a at in the village hall venue do we a) hire a company b) buy our own booze & get someone in to man the bar & charge £2 a drink

Hi all, Looking for a few ways of surprising our guests on the big day at our reception, and wanted to know if anyone has any ideas, or has done this type of thing and what you did/how it went. With...

Hey Ladies, We've had our "wedding pack" from the Registrar for a while but haven't gotten round to send it back yet (I don't like having a multiple choice selection for our vows- feels to me like...

? Wasn't planning on having a cake ....but this is sooooooo tempting

Evening Hitchers!! We are yet to set a date or book a venue but am looking in and around Essex with the view of getting married in April 2017. We have looked around a few venues and also done a bit of...

Hi Everyone We had our first quote for flowers yesterday. The woman was lovely but we're going to have to look around a bit more. I just wanted to check first though whether our quote is high like I'm...

Hello, i'm having an April wedding, which unless we are lucky with the weather I envisage will be mostly indoors. We are also not wanting our wedding to be too formal, neither of our mum are wearing a...

Hello! We are planning a slightly different wedding and have set the date for May 2017. I'm struggling to keep positive about the whole thing as majority of family are completely horrified that my...

HI, My OH and I are planning to elope to Brighton next August and I was looking for recommendations for photographers, hair and make-up, and any hotels. We have been a few times but only stayed in the...

Hi there This is my first post so go easy on me! My wedding is based on 2 colours (4 bridesmaids 2 in each) we've got ties in the colours too - Grooms side in one colour, my dad and Groom in the other...

I'm completely stuck for a song/piece of music to walk down the aisle to, what are you girls using?

Hey Hitchers!! This may be a really stupid question but where do you start with suit hire?! I've been looking online, and we kind of know what we want but there are so many suppliers! I done the...

My partner and I would like a proper diy wedding. We are in south manchester and have family in west yorkshire, but we are struggling to find a venue with the right look and flexibility for 2017. We...

Hi, looking to get married in September 2017. My partner and I do not have a huge budget and so would really like a cute venue possibly a Barn or Orangery around Surrey or Hampshire. Can anyone...

How far in advance before the wedding do you need to know the final numbers? For example I am getting married next July, and sending my invites out in the next few weeks,what RSVP date should I ask...

We booked our wedding venue (The Dairy, Waddesdon Manor) around 5/6 months ago under the impression we would be able to book rooms in the hotel next door (The Five Arrows) - they have fobbed us off...

So I'd like some opinions please! We've gone through catering options and pretty much figured what we want... but need advice on main. I'm going by memory here for details (curse me for leaving my...

Hi, has anyone else just invited the children from their family to their wedding but not the children of their other guests?? We have 2 children ourselves, and 9 nieces and nephews who are all...

Hi, I am wondering if anybody could provide me with some inspiration. My partner and I are getting married next year, he is Indian Asian and I am British white. Neither of us are religious so are...

Whats peoples thoughts on winter weddings? I've looked at summer prices and they are extortionate, and I dont want to cut costs by having a less than perfect venue, so thought why not have my perfect...

Is anyone planning their reception in a village hall We are trying to keep costs low Our wedding is next November & want to go for an afternoon tea/vintage theme serving traditional pie &...