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Hiya ladies! So, it's finally starting to dawn on me that I'm *actually* going to be getting married - argh! And it's got me thinking: do I change my name, or not? I'm not overly fond of OH's surname...

Hi, I would really appreciate any advice on hiring a band for my wedding. I'm in the East Midlands area and I feel like I don't know to start! Is there anyone here from this area who could recommended...

We just can't decide on table names so were thinking about having cocktail names as we do love a cocktail! but my friend has said that she thinks people will be disappointed when they realise they...

With just over 6 weeks to go, my hairdresser has just cancelled on me!? I've rang six other hairdressers and they're all busy. Of course they are, its the middle of wedding season hence why I booked...

Hello everyone I'm new here and this is my first post Just wondering if anyone has had or been to a wedding without a table plan? Considering furthering the 'pick a seat not a side' theme as we aren't...

Thinking of hiring some arcade games for the groom + his mates. I know it's something he would LOVE - do you have to clear this kind of thing with the venue? I want to surprise him with it (because...

Hello ladies, Hoping you can give me some ideas... The boys suits are a 3 piece dark blue trendy suit and my BMs are in very pale pink. I'm wearing am ivory (although it looks white to me!) dress......

I've been saving ever since we decided to get married. My mum has paid for my dress and our honeymoon and is making our cake. I've paid all the deposits for everything so far and I'm saving everything...

Does anyone have any tips for making sure the groom's family feel just as involved as the bride's? Both my FH and have have parents who have divorced and remarried - so our "immediate" family is quite...

How much are you all paying for make up for bridesmaids? My own makeup is £70 but dont want to spennd anywhere that much. And can anyone recommend someone cheap and good in herts beds or bucks x

Sorry for the randomness of this question are any of you planning (or not planning) to carry a clutch bag at your wedding? I can't imagine holding a bag and a bouquet without loosing one or the other...

Thank you ladies for my good luck thread. Its been great fun planning my wedding on here. The house is in chaos will all the things we have to bring to the venue today. Its going to be a very busy...

This sounds like a silly question but am I meant to add my photographer in as one of guests on the tables?? Worried now as I am only having 50 guests and im sure everyone will say yes when I get...

I am hoping some of you may know where to buy a veil from...apart from wedding dress shops as I have been told they take 2-3months to come in once ordered! I am having my hair trial in a few weeks and...

I agree, we totally need a whole separate thread for this. Let's get that pug and the scotty dog in the 3-buttoned-kilt on here to start with. Where are you folks? Get posting! ?

Hi! been reading for a while and it seems like a nice friendly relaxed forum so thought i'd pop my head in to say hello. We got engaged jan 2013 and we've just this week booked our venue, so we are...

Hi all, we were about to book our perfect venue but a few things have suddenly jumped out at Me. We are paying £22 per guest for a day drinks package (two after ceremony, two glasses of wine at...

Hello, my wedding is in 4.5 months. Iv had great women around me who've been there and done the wedding thing ( some more then others) so haven't had to google that much. I found this site last night...

Hi guys We are struggling to choose entertainment for our wedding reception!! We would ideally like a live band that can also provide us with dj sets inbetween performances. Does anybody have any...

Hi All Was speaking to our Wedding Co-ordinator at the reception venue and asked her to quote us for bacon/sausage rolls in the evening with a vegetarian option. We didn't want to go down the full on...

Ladies, Gents, i just wanted to get your opinions on whether to book a company to lay a star lot dancefloor in white. What's your views? Tacky or glam? I'm undecided. Thanks for reading, Mel

Hi everybody! I've just joined and have read that it's a good idea to introduce yourself, so here goes! I will be getting married to my FH on 2nd April 2016. We've booked our church but are still...

I'm looking for a jigsaw puzzle (preferably wooden) to use as a guest book for my wedding in September this year. We're having 60 guests in total so I guess I need about a 30-40 piece jigsaw? I've...

Hi All I am getting married on 2 August 2014 and we are on the look out for a band to play at our wedding. We know a few local bands, but they are already booked up. So looking for anyone with any...

Hi all, was wondering what hymns you have chose for your church service? I really don't know where to start and what to choose? any suggestions greatly received !! thanks

Hi, the wedding is in just over a week, and I'm having some last minute meltdowns. Todays dilemma is about the cake... Ok, we're having a 4 tiered wedding 'cheese' cake instead of a proper wedding...

Hi everyone! i desperately want our wedding to be captured on film as I have watched some fab films but most importantly because our daughter will be 2.5 years old and I know in years to come she will...

What songs would get you up and dancing? We are meeting with the dj later x

Hello All, I live in Stockport but I am getting married in Devon. Does anyone know of a good Band for my reception? I am looking for popular Indi type of music, Kings of Leon, Killers etc. Any...

Today has most definitely been a good wedding planning day! after extensive blind prosecco tasting over the past few month OH and I had narrowed it down to two favourites. He had a clear winner from...

Hi everyone how did you all choose your band and when should we book? I'm clueless :0). We are getting married in July 2015