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Hi, My dress is gorgeous, but it does have a very long train. Now, thinking about the practicalities of the day, I think it is too long. I am getting married in a church but then a reception in a barn...

Hi guys, So after two years of a "we should get round to doing something" engagement, we've FINALLY decided to get serious about planning this wedding. While we both want a ceremony and a party,...

Hi, For my hen night I'd like to do a short spa break if possible. There wouldn't be many of us, maybe between five and ten. Can anyone recommend anything? I live close to London so shouldn't be too...

Hey folks. Found an incredible deal at a wedding fair £220 for 3 hours hire or a Photobooth, with unlimited prints, props and attendant. Went to book it the next day, no answer from supplier. A few...

Firstly hi, I'm totally new to this whole wedding planning 'stuff' and am stressing already! After 12 years with my h2b (do I get brownie points for checking out the forum etiquette, and getting down...

Hi all After a bit of advice. We're looking at ordering our invites as they are going to be custom made in the US and then shipped over here so we want to get a jump on things. They're making our Save...

Morning all! So..... OH and I cannot decide on a first dance. We dont have a 'song' as such but the songs that remind us of each other aren't appropriate for a wedding first dance. We dont want...

A thread to discuss the latest James Bond film. My thoughts: great effects, great music, not-so-great storyline, not-so-great acting. Daniel Craig isn't my favourite Bond anyway so he was already on...

Hello all, I still have a while until my wedding day but I like to be organised, so what last minute things should there be to do? I've got: take cake to venue pick up marriage schedule order sandwich...

Are you ladies organised shoppers or last minute? I'm a bit of a last minute whirlwind - I'm not a big fan of shopping and I also hate how stretched out Christmas gets so I usually refuse to actively...

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...

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

Hello, so the planning is to commence for our big day and as like everyone we want it to be the best day and one no one will forget but we unsure of what we shouldn't scrape on so wondering if any of...

What does everyone tend to do for dates with their OHs? Do you like a meal out, or is a trip to the cinema a more popular choice for you? We love a good film, the cinema is high up on our list. I'd...

So far I've had 1 quote for hair and 1 quote for make up. Both quotes are of high recommended people. I've been quoted £490 for make up for bride, 2 bridesmaids and mother of the bride, including a...

Can't believe it's finally here - after a year and half of planning, we're finally getting married tomorrow. Eek! I have butterflies in my stomach...good luck to my date twin Samidolls and all other...

Yesterday after almost exactly a year, we finally got to see our wedding video! (Long story, but it was a family member filming) I would recommend having someone film your ceremony and the speeches,...

How did you decide on a theme? I haven't got a clue what to do and the only thing I know I want is purple. That's a little battle tho with OH as he's said it can't all be purple. Tut lol give me some...

What are people using as their someone old, something new, something borrowed, something blue? Mine is: something old: not really old but 2nd hand veil something new: dress, jewellery, shoes something...

When you had yours, did the stylist to come to you or where you expected to go to them? I'm supposed to be having mine next Tuesday so just emailed the stylist to check everything still ok for the...

So I'm trying to become all domesticated at my new house so I would like some more receipe ideas please!! We are both meat eaters and do enjoy veggies. So everybody's favorite meal under say £5...

Hi All I've just posted a thread over on WP to try and get more brides (and grooms) to wander over here. In the hope that it may be successful I thought I would start an OT getting to know you thread....

Hi all, It's getting closer and closer to my wedding now (less than 8 weeks) and I am now looking for those personal touches that make a wedding unique but that keep within your chosen theme. Any...

Our wedding rings and my shoes arrived today. Yippeeee! I love getting wedding related deliveries. It makes everything seem real and makes me realise that the next 6 months are going to fly by. what...

I know there's a few of us getting hitched in September 2015, so this thread is for us! We're getting married on 12th September at a gorgeous country venue in Warwickshire. So far we have the venue,...

I'm wondering what everyone did re their guest book - did you have a traditional one for guests to write messages in, or an alternative? I think I'd like a traditional guest book, something simple...

Hi, In terms of entertainment for our big day we have a harpist for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, a magician for the drinks reception and wedding breakfast and I'm planning on putting together a...

After our incredible magical day and wonderful mini honeymoon were now looking to get some space back in our back bedroom! I'll list what we've found so far and will add to it as we sort things out....

Hi We're having a wedding meal package, 3 courses and half a bottle of wine per person. We have kept the meal fairly secret as I can't be bothered with the busy bodies saying they would prefer...