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Deal on Liverpool wedding venue - January 2012.
http://www.theislagladstone.co.uk/weddings.asp Wedding Package for 50 Day and 100 Evening Guests for £2500 at Isla Gladstone Conservatory. The package includes: Room Hire (Day & Evening) Ceremony An arrival drink, A toast drink & A glass of wine during the meal 3 Course Wedding Breakfast & Coffee A Concept Evening Buffet…
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Order of service words?
Hi, I am starting to put together our 'order of service'. WE are having a civil cermeony and we would like them really quite informal - the final details still have to be confirmed ie, the music and the poems, but I was wondering what to put at the beginning. Do we welcome everyone? Do any of you have examples? Megan
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Wedding Insurance
Sorry if this has been asked before! I read on here somewhere (can't find it now!) that it's advisable to arrange insurance before paying any deposits... is that right? We're paying our first deposit on Monday so need to get insurance sorted over the weekend if that is right. Also, after looking at a few quotes I'm a bit…
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Sweetie Jar pictures
Posted this in christmas and realised it might have been here! Someone had posted lovely pictures of their kilner jars with layers of sweets in them but I can't find it for the inspiration now! If anyone can link any I'd be grateful please. Also any ideas for the labels would be really appreciated too thanks :)
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How would you accessorise or customise this dress?
Hello lovely MSE folk! I have ordered this dress (AA1148) I know it would be too plan for a lot of tastes but i love it's classic elegance.I am trying to come up with ideas on how to "bling" it up a bit.I will discuss it with a seamstress when it arrives but would love some inspiration from creative types. My current…
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Pre loved
I found this advertised on my facebook, they may be of use to someone. http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/listadverts?memberId=2014031604 Megan :j
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Blogs and websites
Hi all,I remember from when I was about to get hitched and used this board a lot, there was a thread about people's blogs on here and there were some really interesting links. I can't seem to find it though! I run a blog and would quite like to add some more people into the Links section so please show me yours :D
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Thomas cook vouchers?
If you have got these as a present after your wedding spend them now, if thomas cook go bust you wont get your money back but if you have spent them already it is classed as cash please dont buy them as a gift as the future is uncertain at the moment
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Gifts for parents and in-laws
Hi all, Since all the replies to the thread about Gift for Groom from Bride were so helpful........! I am currently buying thank you gifts. We are mostly thanking women, and I found some brilliant Buckingham necklaces in Debenhams at the weekend, less than half price, so bought 8 :) That covers my mother plus all our…
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so stressed and at breaking point - what to do?
sorry about the long post but i just need to get things off my chest We have had this wonderful wedding planned in a beautiful location with everything a girl (or girls parents) could dream of. We did our budget and with a small contribution from my parents and overtime at work we could afford it. However, 7 months later…
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Can you help me find some shoes?
I am currently signed off work and not able to walk very well. The problem lies in my right foot and I can't wear heels. I have a special occasion to go to and am really struggling trying to find something to wear without paying a lot of money. I don't own a flat pair of shoes (other than work, trainers and walking boots).…
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Engagement Ring Advice
So…. I’m not so sure this is the best place for this type of post and I’m sure there are probably sites dedicated to such questions but I’ve been browsing these forums for a long time and everybody seems to be helpful so I figure; what have I got to lose? I’ve decided I’m going to ask my girlfriend to marry me on Christmas…
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Does this sound like it would look silly?
I'm no where near ordering any flowers, but I am looking for inspiration. Our main coulour scheme is pink and ivory, but OH and I want us to have a splash of fuschia pink. OH is having a fuschia pink cravat which I think looks great. Originally, I was going to have pink and ivory roses for my bouquet, but now I'd like to…
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Church Vs. Registry Office
Day 1 of serious wedding planning was yesterday and we have come to our first hurdle. OH wants a church wedding, I don't really. We are not religious, we don't go to church and it would be left to me to go on a sunday for however long it is so we could get married in one. I don't know what to do!! I don't really want to…
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Wedding Present Idea for Groom from Bride
Ok so I am struggling on what to get H2B. He doesn't want a watch so that traditional idea is out the window. He keeps going on about how he would love the Lego Millemium Falcon set. Brillient I thought till his Mum rang last night and said she had bought it for his Son for Christmas! :( So just when I thought I had had a…
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cheap wedding dresses
After 30 years we have finally decided to tie the knot. It won't be a big fancy wedding as we can't afford it so looking for some tips on saving money . I need a wedding dress but don't wanna pay those silly prices I have seen. I have looked at some sites that do fairly cheap dresses but nothing I like. I am a size 16 and…
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Cleaning Wedding Dress
Right - after a bloody wonderful, but rainy wedding day - I have a filthy dress that needs a blooming good clean!! Can anybody recommend anywhere in West Yorkshire - or recommend where to avoid? Cheers
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at 3 weeks 4 days to go
we're nearly done what did you have left to do at this time before the wedding? just finalizing the dj, need to pay for the entertainment, pick up my dress, and hire the waistcoats and cravats and print the order of services
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Any ideas on ways to cut my budget?
Hi everyone :) Would you mind having a look at our budget and suggesting ways/things to help it cut down :) Background info - my parents are giving us £5,000 to spend on what we would like (house, wedding, honeymoon etc) and we have decided to use it towards the wedding. This will more then cover the evening reception and…
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Hurricane Vases
Just incase this is useful to anyone. Just came back from sainsbury's and. They have some fairly large hurricane vases for £5 each. This seems to be the regular price. They also have glass candle plates (for pillar candles I think) for 40p each. Hth someone.
