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Neil Gratton Photography
Neil Gratton Photography

United Kingdom · From May 2015

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29 August, 2015

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Changing surname
LuxuriousGoldDiamonds273, 25 February, 2016 at 21:22

Hi everyone, I'm finding the idea of changing my surname a bit odd! I've had my name for 30+ years and it does feel very strange and a bit disloyal to my family that I'm suddenly going to change it....

HappyYellowHair540, monday 7-Mar-16 25
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Wedding venues advice around the M25
LuxuriousBrownCakes519, 5 February, 2016 at 10:43

Hi, Really struggling trying to find a venue, looking for somewhere to have 80 day guests and 150 evening.. everything i have seen seems to be over £10k for a package, and everything under doesn't...

noideahowtoplanawedd, saturday 27-Feb-16 12
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Wedding music for walking in and out
Julie48, 28 January, 2016 at 10:33

Hi Girls I would love to have the following: Ed Sheeran - Thinking out loud Take That - either Rule the World or Greatest Day Not sure which way round to have them as yet but what do you think? (our...

Stephen, wednesday 11-Mar-26 11
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Ceremony Time Dilema
ItHadToBeP, 24 January, 2016 at 09:28

Hi all, this is my first post and just looking for opinions as have found loads of useful info from your forum already! We got engaged at Christmas and have been lucky enough to find a venue we like...

jadeee, monday 25-Jan-16 14
Bobbys_Girl
Booked the church!
Bobbys_Girl, 23 January, 2016 at 11:06

Yay! Booked my family church and coincidentally the church we met in for the wedding. So pleased we could as being divorced means not a lot of churches will marry me. Reverend is also booked, church...

Neil Gratton Photogr, monday 25-Jan-16 1
hollyhollytree
Asking guests not to post on social media?
hollyhollytree, 10 January, 2016 at 20:42

Hey everyone! It's been so long since I've posted on here, been in the wedding planning "calm" phase as it's eight months away and most things are done! Hope you're all well I've been dwelling on this...

JAMIS, saturday 13-Jun-26 24
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Invitations
SunnyLox, 10 January, 2016 at 08:56

Hello everyone, newbie here I'm excited to say I'm getting married on 23rd July this year, and the proper organising has begun! All the big things were booked last year but we still have so much to...

SunnyLox, monday 11-Jan-16 6
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Confidence wobbles....
NoMoore, 2 January, 2016 at 00:06

Hi all, this time in 2 weeks I will be slumbering peacefully (I hope!) for the final time as a Miss! i tried my dress on this week and it is far too tight going on a major healthy eating kick when we...

NoMoore, sunday 3-Jan-16 9
sydneysays
Lights and candles decor?
sydneysays, 8 December, 2015 at 10:48

So I'm not big into flowers, FI wouldn't want a super girly wedding anyway, therefore our idea was to have candles and fairy lights make up a lot of our decor at the church and reception. This is our...

Emaa, thursday 14-May-26 19
Hydeschnucke
Need some color scheme inspiration please
Hydeschnucke, 5 December, 2015 at 18:32

Hi everyone, I've been thinking about color schemes for the wedding and was aiming for something light, elegant, glamorous but romantic. So color wise, for me that translate into creme/ivory, light...

Karen84, monday 7-Dec-15 14
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Fanhams hall - venue booked!
MrsCrockett2Be, 19 October, 2015 at 13:31

Hello lovelies! Just had to post as I'm so excited we've now officially booked our venue for 29th July 2017! We've gone for Fanhams Hall in Hertfordshire. Anyone other summer 2017 or Fanhams Brides...

Neil Gratton Photogr, sunday 6-Dec-15 5
IngridHughes
Haven't found the dress yet and I'm getting confused!
IngridHughes, 30 November, 2015 at 04:47

Hello everyone! I started looking for my dress early on, when most stores didn't have their new collections in, which meant I've tried more than I expected to. I have tried loads of dresses by now...

Fatima, tuesday 22-Jul-25 54
2BMrsC
Somerset Photographer Recommendations?
2BMrsC, 3 December, 2015 at 17:27

Hi All! I know I have a while to go before my big day- 16 months-but there is one thing that is REALLY stressing me out- finding a photographer! I'm really beginning to feel the pressure to find...

2BMrsC, saturday 12-Dec-15 15
Lapland2015
Buying a camera advice please - northern lights specifically
Lapland2015, 16 November, 2015 at 15:23

My partner has done a few photography courses when he was in the military and did a few bits and pieces for them so has a fair amount of knowledge about cameras but is by all means no expert! I am now...

Lapland2015, tuesday 17-Nov-15 7
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Should the Groom's outfit be a surprise?
MrsMtobe2016, 10 November, 2015 at 13:45

I've literally no idea what the correct etiquette is with the groom's suite. Should i be involved in helping him choose, am i allowed to see it before the big day? x

Stephisaur, thursday 12-Nov-15 16
Rosegoldsparkle
Newbie here!
Rosegoldsparkle, 8 November, 2015 at 13:22

Hi everyone! I'm newly engaged as of Thursday! It was our 3 year anniversary which we were celebrating in Paris! He took me to Notre Dame, got on one knee and asked me to marry him with his late...

MrsStanleyToBe, monday 9-Nov-15 16
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DISASTER - HELP NEEDED! Registrar cannot make our wedding slot :(
rhyminsimon07, 7 November, 2015 at 12:24

We booked our wedding venue - Smeetham Hall Barn - for May 21st 2016 ages ago BUT never booked a registrar! Crazy rookie mistake to make I know but we have just found out that the local rgistrars...

Willium, tuesday 3-Mar-26 12
Beckalina
Using a hire car instead of a wedding car
Beckalina, 6 November, 2015 at 20:27

I'm looking at transport from house to church to venue and I begrudge paying hundreds of pounds for something I'm not massively bothered about. I don't want to turn up in a taxi but at the same time,...

Neil Gratton Photogr, saturday 7-Nov-15 7
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Photographer - feeling overwhelmed
Southern_Comfort, 30 October, 2015 at 10:20

How did you choose your tog? I'm feeling overwhelmed by it all! We know they style we like but there are sooooooo many photographers out there

paul33, tuesday 3-Nov-15 16
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Photo album printing
VegasBride2015, 14 October, 2015 at 01:53

Can anybody recommend good websites for printing photos & making up your own album? I am looking at photobox at the moment but the reviews are a bit hit & miss.

Peter, wednesday 14-Oct-15 4
Daisy Bell
Finally got our professional pics but I am gutted
Daisy Bell, 10 October, 2015 at 10:17

Last night received a phone call from our photographer. She told me she was about to send us the link to our complete gallery of pictures but she needed to tell us something beforehand. one of the...

Bruce Neville Photog, monday 26-Oct-15 37
laurafish
How much did your honeymoon cost?
laurafish, 8 October, 2015 at 13:47

Hey guys, We have started looking at honeymoons and I guess I just hadn't thought about a budget for that side of things. If any of you don't mind sharing, could you let me know how much yours cost...

bliss_balloons, tuesday 13-Oct-15 38
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Photography costs
BrideMMD, 8 October, 2015 at 12:08

Hi all, How much is everyone paying for their photographer please and what are you getting for the cost. My friend is a photographer and she's offered us what I think is an amazing deal but just want...

hollyhollytree, sunday 11-Oct-15 20
Justkeepswimming
Advice on how to chose photographer
Justkeepswimming, 25 September, 2015 at 15:34

How did you chose your photographer? I have been looking online at those near to me and have narrowed it down to 2 or 3 that I like. Would you recommend meeting up with them before I chose which one...

Paula @ Ollievision, saturday 26-Sep-15 4
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Where can I get good quality photos printed ?
Kilner, 24 September, 2015 at 18:47

Hi I have my wedding pics now on a usb and would like to get some printed. Our printer is not good enough to get quality prints so can anyone recommend anywhere please? I was thinking of Boots or...

Egypt, sunday 25-Dec-22 14 1
bliss_balloons
OM's where did you get your photobook?
bliss_balloons , 17 September, 2015 at 11:32

I want to get a photobook done that looks good and isn't too expensive. We had all our photo's on a disk so it would be nice to get some printed but I'm stuggling to find somewhere to get it done.

MrsWebberToBe, friday 18-Sep-15 4
zoe@hitched
What music did you/will you have at your wedding ceremony
zoe@hitched, 4 September, 2015 at 11:53

Hi and happy Friday! I'm working on a piece to inspire couples choosing their wedding ceremony music. If you could let me know what music you had or are planning to have at your ceremony, I'd love to...

Voocccie, wednesday 8-Apr-26 37
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How to slow down music?
MrsLBtoB, 24 August, 2015 at 09:22

Hi All I have no idea if this sort of thing even exists out there and am probably the least technical person in the world but...... does anyone know if you can buy a bit of software that can slow down...

Neil Gratton Photogr, tuesday 25-Aug-15 4
Mrs.K2b
Help needed - the TOG photo wish list!
Mrs.K2b, 19 August, 2015 at 09:24

We have 9 (eek!) days to go, and our TOG is now wanting the list of all the must have photos we want. Neither me or OH are people that like posing in front of a camera, so although we don't want to...

Neil Gratton Photogr, thursday 20-Aug-15 8
MrsV-wasMissB
A video montage of my wedding :)
MrsV-wasMissB, 19 August, 2015 at 10:35

If anyone is interested The photographer just did us this, wasn't part of our package or anything, really chuffed! We didn't choose the photos that form it (I'd take a few out and replace with others)...

MrsV-wasMissB, tuesday 25-Aug-15 14
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Wedding Website?
Steepdene, 16 August, 2015 at 15:26

Anyone creating their own wedding website? If so, who have you used. Trying to decide if it's worth setting one up or not.

Little Pixie, tuesday 18-Aug-15 17
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name change debate?
Soontobemrsv, 14 August, 2015 at 21:25

Hi, I am currently struggling with whether I should just take my husband to be's name or be double barrelled? I have been toying with both but I am not sure what implications it would have down the...

Soontobemrsv, wednesday 19-Aug-15 28

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