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Weddings & anniversaries

Planning a wedding, civil partnership or anniversary celebration? This is the place for MoneySaving tips to ensure your big day doesn't break the bank.

Wedding band recommendations
Feeling a bit rubbish today because the band we have wanted for a while for our wedding are now taken on our wedding day: http://goo.gl/ie3u5R They are excellent and what I really loved about them was their set list and horn section (as well as a cracking lead vocalist.) My question is does anyone else know a similar sort…
Bands Of Love Website (Platinum Ring advice wanted)
Hi, Has anyone ever used the Bands of Love website for buying a ring, specifically a Platinum one? I wondered what people felt about their rings. http://www.bandsoflove.co.uk/ Does the quality of Platinum 950 rings vary from website to website? I was hoping someone more experienced with jewellery could chip in with an…
Wedding Ring - Palladium or 9k/18k White Gold
Starting to look at wedding rings. Bride is having platinum to match her engagement but groom not sure whether to go for White Gold or Palladium (Platinum is outside our budget). 18k White Gold appears to be the most "valuable" but Palladium seems to share most of the characteristics found in Platinum. Why does Palladium…
Wedding photo book (MSE worthy!!)
I'm just waiting for our photos to come back from our photographer, and wondering if anyone can recommend a good place to go for us to get the photos made into a wedding album. The photos will be electronic, so I'm looking for somewhere that will print them as a book. I know places like Boots, Snapfish, Photobox etc do…
November 2014 brides and grooms
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Amazon discount on Love Hearts - favour bag idea?
Since everyone here was so lovely to me when I was hunting for wedding ideas 18 months ago, I thought I would try to repay the favour a bit. Tomorrow at 10am, Amazon have a 3kg bag of mini packets of Love Hearts as one of their Lightning Deals. Obviously, they're still at the full price of £19.30 until then.…
Wedding rings
Hi Everyone I finally managed to convince the fiance to set foot in the jewellry shop where he got my engagement ring from to have a look at wedding rings this weekend. He found one he liked (brushed titanium in a flat setting with 2 lines around it) and I found one I really liked that accentruated the diamond on my…
Engagement momento christmas bauble. Any ideas.
Stepdaughter got engaged last week. Thought it would be nice to give her a christmas bauble commemorating it. I've bought a gorgeous glass heart which opens up and I would like to put something inside to commemorate their engagement for years to come. I was thinking photograph/letter from us/confetti/. I know people have…
Florists in Staffordshire Area
Hi, Getting married at The Ashes in Staffordshire (Stoke) in Summer 2016. Have the Venue, ceremony, band and photographer sorted with catering being sorted in January. My fianc! has started looking at florists/flowers and frankly, I am stunned at some of the prices. I know she wants colourful flowers for 6 bouquets (her…
photo booths
am thinking of paying for my daughter to have a photo booth at her wedding but its getting near and I think maybe I am beginning to 'throw money at things'. Are they really, really worthwhile and lots of fun? Thank you
Cleaning and Selling Wedding Dress
Hi everyone, I got married last month and am now wanting to sell my dress. The bottom layer and train got quite mucky but otherwise it is fine. Can anyone recommend the best place to get it cleaned? And could anyone recommend the best way to sell it to get the best price? Thank you! Jovie x
Wedding Insurance
Looking for an updated view of which companies to go with for wedding insurance. Plenty of company's offer it but who can you trust in the unlikely event of having to claim. Anything we should be checking in the small print? Has anyone been in the unfortunate position of having actually made a claim and if so how were you…
Wedding Deposit - Help
Morning all, I was wondering if anyone could help shed any light on the situation I am as it's really stressing me out. :( My Fiance and I put down a deposit for a wedding venue less than 14 days ago. The deposit we put down was around 15%. As per the contract we are required to put down a 25% non refundable deposit in…
1940s themed Anniversary
Hi all I'm hosting a 1940s (WW2) themed afternoon tea/tea party for my parents 30th wedding anniversary. We've booked an old wooden scout hut, which is small but ideal (and cheap!). As a family we have a love for all things 1940s, so I know what Im looking for etc, with decorations etc. But any tips on saving money? How…
Gift for my Mum
Hi All I am reaaaally struggling for something to get for my Mum for a gift on our wedding day. I am going to get a bunch of flowers but want to get something special too as she's been so great. Already got a little something for my Dad. Any ideas?? I would love something personalised or sentimental in some way but can't…
Wedding Veil
Hi Everyone So this week I paid a deposit on my dream wedding dress! Very excited. However, in the bridal shop I was shocked at the cost of the veils! Can anyone reccomend a good shop in the cheshire / manchester area? Or even a website?? I have been looking online but some seem too cheap - too good to be true!?? I'm…
engagement ring
Hi everyone, I'm looking at a ring online with the below specifications; 0.70 carat SI1 H Colour Good cut Platinum £2,549 diamond has a GIA certificate What do you think about the price? Good? Bad? Is this around the price I would expect to pay for the same spec if I visited Hatton Garden or the Birmingham Jewellery…
Allesley Hotel Wedding reception concerns
Hi, We have been looking for wedding venues and wanted something a little different than the usual marquee. We found the Allesley Hotel that seems to suit most of our needs. I am a bit concious that the hotel doesn't seem to be very busy day to day and the guy is doing a bit of a hard sell. I don't trust people doing the…
Wedding in 2016
Hi all, I have a few queries to make and ask for your assistance. I am trying to find a stately home, outdoor ceremony to host my wedding in the West Midlands area but I cannot find anything in my budget. I would like to keep the cost down to £8-9000. The date would be 27th August 2016 for about 150 people daytime and 500…
Wedding Checklist
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