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Bridesmaid dress help
I have searched and searched and searched and cant seem to find anything!! I have 2 bridesmaids on tall size 14 and one small size 8-10 (who is maybe getting a boobjob) so basicly I need sizes 14 & 10 or bigger so they can be taken in I like dark purple but I am fussy so it needs to be the right purple....no shorter than…
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How to Haggleing over Wedding Wine?
Hi I have Booked my wedding at a great venue for mid June however the venue want to charge resturant prices for the 40 bottles of wine we would like (£14.95). I think there should be some discount, at least for volumn. They dont alow wine from outside the hotel. I have called another local venue to ask how they approach…
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How does my Wishing Tree look? opinions please
I've been worried about this for a long time (think I've even posted about it before!) I love the idea of having a wishing tree as opposed to a book for people to write in. But putting a bunch of twiggs together elegantly is harder then I thought, so after many hours pondering whta to do, this is what I've come up with and…
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No kids @ wedding - poem/rhyme?
Hello does anyone know of a poem about how to politely inform parents that we're not having children at the wedding?
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Readings
Hi My 12 year old sister is doing a reading for me at my wedding. Problem is I cannot really find much that is suitable for her. I want something funny/light hearted. Any ideas? What is everyone having? Sami
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The Excellence Punta Cana offers these three packages, any thoughts?
My DD plans to marry in the Dom Rep The Excellence Punta Cana offers these three packages, any thoughts? http://www.excellence-resorts.com/all-inclusive-resorts/caribbean/punta-cana-dominican-republic/weddings-honeymoons.htm Excellence Wedding Package Services of the Judge (legal) or Minister (non-legal) Wedding…
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How do you know what you want?
Hi, we got engaged last saturday, very exciting but I wasn't expecting it at all :j The thing is we have NO idea about how we want our big day. All we know so far is what we don't want! People keep asking me questions and I feel a little silly saying "We haven't decided yet..." when really we just have no clue! I was never…
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Gift for wedding
Hi, I am attending a wedding in a few weeks and have an idea for the gift and just wondering if someone can tell me if this is any good as Ive never been to one since I was younger (apart from my own haha - didnt really get gifts) but I hope its good! I want to get them a nice wedding photo album and have my Hubby who is a…
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tea light holders
hi everyone anyone any no any where can get clear tea light holders need a load so dont want to pay to much for them ? am in liverpool if anyone can help me thanks :o :o:o:o:o:o
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Weddings Abroad?!?!
Evening all, My other half and i are recovering from the effects of bankruptcy (Oct 2007) and have now decided to get married. As it is the 2nd time for both of us and after our experiences with being somewhat frivilous with money, we want to go abroad and do it; just the 2 of us and as cheap as possible. We are looking at…
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What shall I wear??
Ok - It's not a wedding...!! (sorry!!) I am going to my boyfriends parents 50th Wedding Anniversary lunch - it's at quite a posh hotel, but it's an intimate lunch (for about 30) rather than an evening do. I've only met the parents once before. What shall I wear???????? I don't want to be too dressy and stand out - but also…
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Gift poem help please
My dd is looking for a new job - abroad! Consequently they don't want gift items as they won't be able to take everything with them when they go. Initially their plan was to not put a gift list in the invitations but to take with gratitude what comes. They're getting married abroad so have told the guests invited to the…
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Where can i make some savings? Updated
My budget has sky rocketed, its not a problem but i find it silly to spend so much, but i am having serious trouble on deciding where to cut back. Can you ladies give me a slap and tell me where i can trim things down. VENUE (Church, Food, Drink)£300 Paid CC £2884 Bridal Suite 2 nightsBooking confirmed260 MinisterDate…
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Getting Married - Help a guy out!
Hey MSE'ers, My fiance and i have set a day for 6th Aug 2011 and are now starting to sort everything out. Ive actually already posted but in the completely wrong section of the forum! http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2297923&highlight= I'm going to trawl through the threads on here now incase anyone…
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Bespoke Ring
Hi, As much as I have Hatton Garden in London on my door step, I find their prices a tad too high for what I would like made, can anyone who has had a platinum engagement ring made reccommend anyone? I dont mind travelling, just nothing further than say Manchester. Many thank. HB
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Find my dress/shoes etc thread!
Following on from my 'Annoying' thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2293283 To keep this all in one place, if you post what you are looking for, then I and others can look for you!! Many hands make light Googling :D ETA: If you are new to this thread, a tip is to search the thread for what you are…
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My MSE Wedding
I am not bragging and I know it is not everyones cup of tea, but I am very proud and excited of my Wedding for 3, me my fiance and his daughter(plus 2 witnesses). We have had a rubbish year, redundancy, a close friend was murdered, and we have got thru it and love each other emmensly I cant tell you the date (but will…
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Seed favours....?
Is anyone planning on having seed favours or been to a wedding where they were used? If so, how did they go down as an idea? Thank you for any replies! x
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Suggestions for head wear please
I'm in a state about my sons wedding. I have my dress even though the wedding is not until sept. However, I'm stuck about what to do with my hair. I have short cropped hair & just dont suit hats at all. I have been trying on facinators & I dont even like any of the ones I've seen. I either look like a chocolate box, or…
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How can we negotiate a discount in this situation?
Sorry - this is a bit long. to summarise they offer a sit down meal for £1000/35 people - we want them to set up the room for 100 and we will have our own buffet with outside caterers for the same £1000 for use of the room and setting up the tables. Details Theholiday inn offers a fantastic £1000 deal for a three course…
