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Proposals
I know this has probably been discussed before - but how did everybody's proposals go? Who asked who, where, when, etc... I'm extremely lucky, my OH (who can't plan bloody anything usually!!! and is back to his rubbish planning self for all things weddingy!!) surprised me whilst we were in Lapland last December (15th), on…
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How early did you buy your dress?
I've only just got engaged, but we have started making firm plans already. We're viewing 5 venues at the weekend and hoping to have set a date by the end of next week. We're looking at summer 2013. We've said that we're just going to get the venue booked then start planing the rest in the new year as we've got loads on in…
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Real Life MMD: What gift should I buy for my nephew's wedding?
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Bling on your dress
Is anyone adding extra Bling to their dress, shoes or veil? I have this urge to buy crystals and sequins and sew a few extra on, but am scared of looking like I should be on Strictly Come Dancing I have been looking at hotfix stones. Maybe stick a few up the heels of my shoes. My dress is pleated at the front and already…
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Rob or Robert on favours etc?
Afternoon all, I have a bit of a dilema as to what to use on our wedding bits (table plan, favours, card post box etc) should I use Rob or Robert? I know that during the ceremony I will have to use Robert but what about everything else to do with the wedding? I will use Robert on the Save the Dates and Invites but that is…
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Artificial Flowers - How to hide stems!
We have bought some of these vases from Ikea for our table centre pieces http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50086647/ and they will have a black ribbon wrapped around them We went to the Range yesterday and they had some lovely artificial flowers in the right colours etc and were quite a bargain! Once they have…
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Am i crazy buying a dress that i will slim into?
Hello! I feel I need some advice ..... Getting married august 2012 and the last few months been on a diet and lost 38lbs. Now a dress size 18 just.... I have been looking at dresses and fell in love with some. I have come across the exact one I want size 14 to 16 and it is such a bargain.... My heart tells me just buy…
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Gonig to POP!
Hi all, We are planning our wedding and I think I'm going to burst with excitement! We started off having something a little low key and now it is just evolving into the most amazing day. We have both been married before and as such we seem to be given a free reign when it comes to making decisions. It is bliss, I chose my…
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Wedding Insurance?
Sorry I'm on my phone and it doesn't like search :s So is it worth it?? Any recommendations?? Any to avoid?? Thanks
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Old, new, borrowed, blue
Hey, I was just wondering what everyone else's something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue was? Although I still have 20 months until the big day I am super organised and have: Old - a broach my great nana gave me, it's 3 green ladybirds and she told me it was lucky, I'm thinking of having it…
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I've bought this dress!
I'm so excited! I bought this dress online, and it fits perfectly (this model is about 6 foot, I'm about 5 foot 2, so it's more of a tea length on me). http://www.kittyanddulcie.com/pearly-queen-cheap-wedding-dress.html What do you think? Do you think it's 'bridey' enough? I tried on lots of full-on long dresses but this…
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Anyone know where i can buy/hire some 7cm+ martini glasses
I need 10 of them. The florist doing my flowers have them in 50cm but there not tall enough for me I was at a wedding fayre today & they had a 90cm one displayed & it was perfect. A florist near me will hire out 10 with the mirrors to stand on for £150 but there 60cm I have searched on ebay there are companies that hire…
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I'm Engaged!
Some of you may have seen my posts on the 'Waiting for a proposal' thread about my OH dropping hints and me left wondering when he would propose. I thought (or should I say hoped) he would do it on my birthday next month as he is taking me away for the weekend. It is what he had in mind, but he changed his mind! Friday…
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What entertainment have you got at your wedding?
We have booked blackjack & get 2 tables this will be going on in the evening & we also have a chocolate fountain as well (i no not entertainment) LOL Today i went to a wedding fayre & there was a magician he was awesome what he was going & charges £350 for 2 hours.... I was thinking that it would be good to have something…
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Function Room Prices - What's reasonable?
Hello All, I'm hoping you can help me. I've fallen in love with 5 star boutique hotel, to hire it's gorgeous function room, which is truly stunning and something i've not seen before it's £1500 Sun-Thur. Now, i've suggest to OH that we have a Sunday, as most people will be off work, if this fits with the church, if not…
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August 2013 Bride and Groom Chat
Hi everyone I know its ages until the day but thought I would start an August 2013 thread as I'm interested to see if there are any other bride and grooms out there and how your planning is coming along :) I'm getting married on Saturday 10th august 2013 at my local village church at 1pm then having our reception at a…
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Pin up postcards!
Not the words you might expect on a wedding forum, but I am thinking about the centre pieces on our tables. I have got some vases - I need some lucious fake leaves for those, I have some tealights (More required) and I have decided to use gorgeous picture frames to hold the 'numbers'. The wedding reception is in a 1930's…
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We got blogged! (Nuttymummy, check out the zoo pics)
Our photographer has just blogged our wedding and included some gorgeous photos. Nuttymummy...there's some nice shots around the zoo to give you some idea of what you're in for :) There's also a nice pic of the table name cards I made :D http://www.vickerstaffphotography.co.uk/blog/?p=2859 We get the official photos this…
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bridesmaids presents for grown ups
hi everyone, what are peoples plans for this? 5 of my best girlfriends are being bridesmaids and id like to get them something good for a present as a think you. don't really like the tacky glasses etc. not sure about jewellery as all are very different, or should i cater for each one? was also thinking possibly perfume?…
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Where to buy wedding thank you cards?
Hi, I am looking to buy approximately 50 wedding thank you cards. Poundland used to sell packs of 10 in the summer but I have been to 3 different Poundlands plus the 99p Store in the past week and none have them. Does anyone know where else I can try for cheap thank you cards?
