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We got married on the 19th November on a perfectly sunny, crisp autumn day and it was everything I had hoped for! All our suppliers were amazing and I just wondered what other people have done to...

Hey all, I'm looking for some 'different' ideas for entertainment for the big day. Originally I had hoped to get a magician as I love magic but my fiancé isn't too keen on the idea. We would like...

Apologies as this is a very self serving post however we're 5 months away from the wedding, the invites are proving a pain, my BMs have other things in their lives (which of course they should do,...

Hey there everyone, We are having a huge conundrum... We'd like a pretty informal wedding, civil ceremony and then a little food but no 3 course meal, no speeches and no couple dance, and focus...

I'd like to involve my uncle in our wedding day, we are very close and I would like him to be part of our day but id like another role for him other than reading a poem. Anyone else have any ideas?

I've got a predicament on choosing a best man. It's basically between my brother and my wife-to-be 's brother. That might seem like a no brainer but I've had a lot more to do with my future brother in...

Ok, so I have in my mind (without looking or booking etc) we'll get married in 3 years. Roughly £10-15k So how do you ladies save and book things? Should I save each month and start booking when we...

Hi Hitchers! I'm starting to organise my invites and I'm struggling with what to include on the "Guest Info" sheet. So far I've got: Full address of venue Date and Time menu options Our website How to...

In 2 weeks time I have finally managed to get all 4 bridesmaids together and we are going shopping for their dresses. Originally scouting we found a dress in Nottingham that we liked at the time....

I'm just starting to look at the free sites and would love to hear what other people are using and why you chose that site. Cheers!

I went to a wedding a few weeks ago where they had a corn toss game before dinner which even though not everyone played, it was highly entertaining for everyone to watch too. We have been thinking...

Hi everyone ? Looking into photographers for 2019! Does anyone know whether it's better to get your photos on a USB or a disc? And also, what are the questions I need to ask about copyright? I don't...

I was so nervous this morning I felt sick and so did my fiancé! Only half a day of work left... getting balayage done in the afternoon tomorrow then finishing off the decorations! We still haven't...

Hi Everyone I have recently booked my wedding for 2019. I though i was being well prepared but no, the two photographers, ( one of whom i reaaaaally wanted) are both already booked. I have had a look...

We're at the very early stages of wedding planning. We don't want a DJ for the reception and are more interested in having a live band. However from initial research it's usually expected that the...

So a school friend of mine who has a child actually replied yes and asked me about hotels etc and I gave recommendations... I don't see her much anymore and she lives back in my home town so I was...

Hi everyone I am looking to send out our save the dates. Did you all post them by buying stamps or did you use another service? Sorry if it sounds like a stupid question.

Hello Everyone, I am starting to think about readings at my civil ceremony and have a few questions : - who is typically meant to do a reading? - are the bride and groom meant to choose what is being...

This is more then a rant then a question but I just need to vent. I'm having a nightmare with my bridesmaids- I was trying to organise my hen party and thought it would be easier if it was just me and...

Does anyone have any suggestions on a centre piece for the ceremony table? I have seen the traditional "long and low" flower displays, but wanted some ideas on something alternative.

Hi all! So - having spent two years going through the whole wedding planning process and coming out the other side, I thought it may be of use to document my thoughts on the general trials and...

Hi, Just wondering what you are getting your bridesmaids as thank you presents. Thought of jewellery to wear but would like to give something during the speeches etc not just something before. My...

Hey all, I'm struggling to find acoustic entertainment that I like for my drinks / canapes reception. Everyone I find online is quite cringy and old fashioned. I'm after someone young, cool and fresh...

Hi All I know there's a few new brides still lurking and plenty more still waiting to get wed over the summer months. What gifts from your groom did you get on the day or leading up to it? What did...

Hiya Folks, Long time lurker finally getting round to planning!!! We're going to see our preferred venue tomorrow so I'm all excited and putting together my list of questions for them. I'm trying to...

Hi fellow planners, I'm looking for what seems to be impossible.... A dry hire / self catering venue - preferably a barn but something rustic at least To fit 100 people, with overnight accommodation...

Hi lads, After wanting to play a part in booking and planning the wedding I suddenly realise there is stuff I really don't know. Mainly etiquette things ie: How many suits do I pay for? Best mans,...

Hiya! Been a while but with only 54 days to go, I have my final dilemma to sort and I know I'll get my good advice here! We're unsure what to do with regards having an upload site for guests'...

Hi guys, Does anyone have experience of legally getting married a day of two before the wedding, and then having a ceremony with just a wedding celebrant? I'm not sure if it will take away from the...