Discussions I've Participated In

This seems to be a point of contention... We *thought* we had paid for a choice menu, but the venue can't see a record and right now I cba to look so we've been going through the pros and cons of...

When we changed our plans and decided on down the pub for dinner after the ceremony I though it would make things a lot easier. Nice and relaxed, let everyone do their own thing, no formal speeches...

My mate just emailed me a link to this. I've heard of bridezillas before, but this is just...wow! https://www.mamamia.com.au/bridesmaid-dilemma-friendship/

Hi all. How have those that used a website incorporated it into the invite. I am tempted to send it as a save the date and then just a reminder email a few months before the wedding. Or should I send...

Hello all! First post - hurrah! I've only recently gotten engaged, so we've only just started to think about all the different millions of avenues we can go down. One is - hiring a tipi. If we do, I...

Is there already a thread for September 2016 brides? If there is, I can't find it! If not, shall this be ours? How are you all getting on with planning? I'm September 10th and still have a LOT to do! ...

I've noticed 2016 wedding threads becoming more frequent recently, so I thought I'd get the list started for 2016 brides! The 2015 thread was only a couple of months later in the timeframe than this...

How have people picked DJ's for the evening if they have one? Did you just do research online or did you go and see them in action? I've been in contact with the preferred DJ for our venue, he is a...

Hey Guys, So, I got an Idea Inspired by OneHartOrTwo's Engagement Ring flash post (which was only like 30 mins ago) Why don't all us lovely Wifeyyys-to-be give our engagement rings a flash! Not...

So getting married and seeing the brides dress etc. is all a wow moment at a wedding, but aside from the expected what do you have planned for an extra wow for the guests? I've been thinking I want...

Hi everyone! I'm looking into hiring a Toast Master / Master of Ceremonies for my wedding in the South West of England (near Bristol) next August 2017 - I wondered whether any of you have used one /...

Hey everyone! I am having thank you speech dramas. And of course it involves the future in laws... We are opting for quite a chilled day and don’t plan traditional speeches. We are simply going for...

Hi My fiancé and I are struggling with the first hurdle! A venue! We've been engaged for 6 months and still can't find anything! I might have to enlist the help of a planner soon (don't particularly...

Good morning everyone! This is my first post on hitched, hi! I'm getting married late July in Devon. We have chosen a very simple reception with no seating plan, help yourself food, very relaxed and...

For those who have read my previous posts, you may be aware that we are getting married on 5 November. I am a huge supporter of the Poppy Appeal and have just suddenly thought that we will be right in...

Hi all. So we finally had our meeting with the restaurant where we will be having our lunch after our register office ceremony. The plus side is we won't need to pay a fee for the room as they do not...

We found a venue in our budget that we like but the only problem is that it only has 5 bedrooms in total and they can have 2 weddings a day so we will have 1 bedroom for us and 2 rooms for family and...

We’re about to send out save the dates for our wedding in almost exactly a year’s time (I know, bit early, but we’re excited!). I know StDs are only supposed to give the wedding date, and other...

Hi All, I'm looking for some ideas for welcome drinks please! We get married in November this year, and am not sure what to go for. I like the idea of having something different than Prosecco, but not...

Hi All. I'm getting married next year and we are doing it on a budget, we aren't getting married until half 3 in the afternoon and I was thinking by time we have our photos and get to the venue it...

Hello! Is anyone getting married in New York? We are eloping to city hall next year...I just wanted to know if anyone had any advice for us? Also, any recommendations for photographers out there? We...

Me and my Fiancee have been engaged for six months now. I love him so much but his parents won't stop interfering. When his brother got married they didn't help pay for anything and I was told this...

Not really a question, just though it might be nice to talk about who we have all chosen as our bridesmaids and groomsmen! We decided to keep it small, so I only have two bridesmaids; my sister and...

Hi all, We can supply our own alcohol for our reception - has anyone got a suggestion of where would be the cheapest place to buy and approx how much we would need for 60 guests? Thanks all! ...

Good afternoon forumites! So - after a few days of light hearted questions, today I want to go a little deeper and ask... WHY are you getting married? What makes the wedding certificate that important...

I am looking to secure the lady I have been talking to about my hair and make up for the wedding within the next few days. She doesn't do written contracts as such, but I didn't know if this was...

Hi all, I've seen similar threads to this in the past so hope someone can offer some words of wisdom! I have 3 adult bridesmaids for my big day and I am concerned about one of them. We have a facebook...

From yesterdays question (some great replies!) we'll move on to todays - What are the worse fails you have seen at a wedding? I'm thinking where a B&G have tried doing something big and...

Looking for some more opinions lovelies! Our wedding is a lot more costly than we originally budgeted, and whilst we want to provide as much food & drink as possible but we are looking at ways to...

I'm really interested to hear how other brides have prioritised their wedding spending. My OH and I have put together a list of all the things that will cost us money, and ranked everything in order...

Hi Girls I'm trying to find some wine glass labels which will state our names and the date of our wedding but am struggling to find any all I can seem to find is wine glass charms which say 'bride',...