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Hello all! New to this - all very exciting. I am planning my wedding in May 2015 (all getting close now!) between Reading and Basingstoke (Hants/Berks). I was hoping some people on here may have some...

So, our big day was 29th August and it was BRILLIANT! Loads of fun and laughter and only a tiny drop of rain (plenty of wind though - my veil was a bit of a liability!) Here are a few highlights from...

We are on a tight budget and wondered what people's thoughts are regarding having top table flower arrangements?? We'll have around 100 people. Small, sweet wedding. Are they necessary or can we do...

Hi, just wondered whether any of you are having a guest book alternative? im torn between a large photo of us in a frame with a large border so guests can sign that, or I've found a 'drop top guest...

Can anyone recommend somewhere for decent bulk buying of wine? Possibly quite cheap as well My venue has went and said we can bring our own wine but will be a corkage charge of £8.50, which is steep...

I looked but couldn't see a good luck thread for you, apologies if you already have one!! Good luck to my ticker twin!! May your day be as wonderful and exciting as you hoped. Have a fabulous day my...

Darling girl, I know you have said your goodbyes on your own thread, but I simply had to start this one for you. I hope you get a chance to read it!! I wish you all the luck in the world gorgeous...

Anyone recommend a good place to get decent priced decent size cake boxes? We will be cutting the cake at the reception and then giving it for people to take home so looking for nice boxes or bags to...

Hi, I am havin trouble deciding on a heel height for the dress I have bought. I am 5 ft 4inches but quite petite and I am wearing a ballgown dress. My fiance is 6ft and I don't know how high to go on...

When my OH proposed, we knew immediately where we wanted our wedding venue to be. We also knew that the price tag was going to be pretty hefty, but were prepared to wait a couple of years so that we...

Hi all, Looking for a bit of help and advice! We are getting married in a converted barn and want to go down the very natural route with flowers/decorations etc.. Glitz and glam just isnt us and I...

Hi everyone! Just wondering how any fellow August 2014 brides are getting on with planning?! ? x

I can't believe it's here already, I've really enjoyed your planning and can't wait to see your flashes. Enjoy every moment of your day. xxx

It's probably too late to write this post now as we've already written out all of the day invitations but... Due to the sheer amount of children our friends/relatives have we decided to have an 'adult...

Morning ladies! We're having a civil ceremony and wondered how many readings we're allowed, my sheet doesn't really say. I wanted both our mums to read one each but oh mum doesn't want to as she's a...

What is everyones opinion on the 'Pick a seat not a side' sign at a wedding ceremony? It'll be a civil ceremony, not a church. I like the idea as 99% of our families won't of met until at the wedding,...

I got a message last night to say my ring is ready to be collected from the Jewellers this weekend!!! Guess where I'll be at 9am tomorrow.....

As a guest would you prefer these: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEq6b4TaI6M&list=RDyEq6b4TaI6M#t=8 or these: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVxIduktHGU My OH and I want to book a band for our...

Hi, what time are people getting married? We've gone for 3pm register office, 5pm meal, 7.30pm evening bash. The late timing is mainly due to having relatives travelling down from up north but I am...

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Hi hitchers. I love this dress but I found it on ebay from china. I haven't got a problem with it but obviously I want to know more about it before I consider buying a copy of it. I want to find out...

Hello I am looking for a certain type of style of flower girl dresses. I need two, one will be aged 2 and the other will be aged 5 and I am looking for something that will tie in really well with the...

Sooo im pretty set on my bridesmaids.. im yet to "pop the question" i have been looking at ideas to ask them.. there's the obvious outright asking them.. or i have been swaying towards the idea of a...

I can't find a good luck thread so am setting this one off. Can't believe it's so nearly your day can't wait to see the finished result. Have an amazing day xxx

With a week and a day to go I sometimes wonder how I've got through some of the nightmare things that have gone on. Disaster is an exaggeration but I'll list some of the things we've managed to...

Hi all, our reception have said under no circumstances can we take our own alcohol for the toast (not even with a corkage charge). They have said if we want champagne for our toast we have to buy...

Good luck! Have a lovely day - can't wait to see some pics.