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Hi ladies, as a fellow August bride, can I be so bold as to ask what flowers you are having at your wedding? I am struggling with flowers, I know what I like but not whether they're in season or not....

I got the bridesmaids sorted this weekend, and they look lovely in their dresses,they're both happy and I am so glad to get it sorted. However, the colour is not what I had in mind, and it will mean...

Were due to get married in 93 days!! Just wandering who needs to attend the Rehersals? Is it just us or everyone (best man, MOH ect<a href="http://www.weddingcountdown.com/"> <img border="0"...

A what part of the day do you toss your bouquet? X

Our florist is decorating our cake for us and so we'll be going for a plain wedding cake from a supermarket. I've heard marks and spencer do a good one. Any body had experience of this type of thing?...

Hi everyone I'm getting married Feb 22nd next year, so a late winter wedding. My colour scheme is going to be duck egg blue and silver. For my flowers (four bridesmaids and me) I'm thinking about...

Just sorting out my spreadsheet and wanted a realistic 'budget' for flowers. im popping into a few florist near where i work to get a few quotes, but wanted an idea of how much im looking at before...

Those that are having real flowers... What are you doing with them after? Because we will have fresh flowers from the church and reception I'm going to take pretty much the whole lot to the local...

My gorgeous god daughter is going to be my flower girl. She is 2 and a half. I am really struggling with what I want her to have to hold. Think I want her to have a little wand. Has anyone got any...

Pulling my hair out ladies, was wondering what size of goldfish bowl/vase/bucket would look ok on my tables. They are standard round tables that seat 8. Dont want them looking too small, or too big...

Did you hire or buy your centrepieces? I was contemplating hiring as I want quite a fancy one and I don't really want to be stuck with x amount of candle bras or large martini glasses! How did you go...

Hi, I've started researching florists but I feel like it's a bit of a stab in the dark when choosing which ones to go to and have a consultation with. I'm not one of those people who has a local...

My OH and his best man are both in the RAF. He told me yesterday he doesnt want a button hole. They'll be wearing their Number 1 unifrom until about 4ish, and then changing into their Number 5's, and...

Hello, I really need some advise! Our wedding is booked for the 29th December. I have been looking into florists, and apparantly ''no-one worth their salt'' would take on flowers over this time, as...

Can anyone reccommend a floristy wholesalers (fresh flowers, silk and sundries please) in the Herts/Essex/North London area? We're looking at doing the flowers for our wedding ourselves It doesn't...

I'm trying to decide who to use as our florist and I'm struggling. I've got varying quotes from 700 - 1600pounds. I'm slighly concerned about the fact that there is such a wide variety in the prices....

I know there are a number of brides who live in and around Hertfordshire so thought I would mention this in case anyone was interestd. It is a small venue but has a good range of local suppliers and a...

I'm after some honest opinions, as we're really struggling to find nearby venues for our reception. So my question is, what does everyone think is the longest driving time that would be acceptable for...

I spoke to a florist back in late July and she came to see me in early August and she promised me that she would send "mock-up" pics of my flowers, bouquet, BM's bouqets, flower arrangements for...

Im really finding it difficult to pin one down and get a quote that we are happy with. I have had a few, but they seem so nonchelant (sp?) about it that i really do wonder if they are bothered at all....

Hi All, I met with Mr H Productions and am thinking of booking them as DJ for our wedding we were very impressed, can anyone let me know if they have had any experience of them. Thanks Cx

Im after some ideas for purple wedding flowers that are in season and fairly cheap in february! im thinking about having two fishbowls stacked on top of each other for my centerpieces with the bottle...

Hey everyone can anyone flash ideas for flowers please having trouble with florist as some of you know now im moving on i need to find some ideas as i would prefer to go for something diffrent to what...

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Herts Brides, there's a wedding fair on at Hatfield House this Sunday, just thought I'd let you know in case you fancy going, I am!!

Hi!! I've finally managed to book the venue! Yay, which means the date is now official. I can't believe that it's less than 10 months to go! I'd best get planning!!

Hello All, I'm in the very early stages of wedding planning and we want to have a budget wedding but with quite a few guests (150 day-200 in the eve). Does anyone know of a very cheap but lovely venue...

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Just trying to get some ideas, going to make my own, we are only having a small do so I only need to make 3 or 4 just can't decide I have seen some fish bowl designs 2 or 3 stack on one another with...