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Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire alternative venue...
Hi All, Looking for a spot of inspiration. I know what I don't want in a wedding venue- No church No hotels No registry office I've been looking for things like barns, farms, or even land and tipi/yurt hire for a humanist ceremony with the legalities covered elsewhere. I live near Chesterfield, and wouldn't want to take…
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Independent wedding reception venue in Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire
Hi All, My fiance and I are recently engaged and are planning to get married in Spring 2014. We are looking for an independent reception venue in Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire so that we can choose our own caterers as opposed to having a wedding package, but struggling to find anything. We are wanting to avoid a hotel,…
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Stuff to take to venue
Hi all, Thinking on from another thread, what things did you lovely lot find useful to have with you on the day/day before or plan to take with you? Obviously I have thought of the usual paracetamol, plasters etc, but what else? Thanks in advance :)
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has anyone used pocketfold invites website
https://www.pocketfoldinvites.co.uk I've placed an order and not received it yet i've just been contacted by another customer who has tried contacting them and they're not answering their messages , phone calls etc getting a bit worried now
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Making Invitations - looking for good (cheap!) stationery suppliers!
Hi guys. My wedding will be on 06/06/15 and I'm just thinking about making the invitations. I've done a little crafting before and believe I could make some quite simple, but lovely looking ones. However I'm struggling to find good quality paper and card at a cheap enough price to make it worthwhile. I need to make…
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So excited!!!
Hi everyone. I'm a regular on MSE and currently planning our wedding. But I know some of my friends and a couple of members of my family are also regular users so I decided to create a new user so I can ask for help and advice without them knowing. I hope! Anyway, just thought I'd say hi. We're just starting out. We've got…
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Wedding invitation - reply
Hi we have friends who are both marrying for the second time and having their small wedding in Florida this summer with their close family. They are having an evening reception when they come home for family and friends and we have been invited to this. I am looking for a funny/appropriate poem or saying to send them in…
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North East brides; avoid this venue!
Hi all, after a bad experience with my own wedding (see below) I would like to advise any North East brides to avoid 'The Pullman' in Sunderland as a venue. Read below about my experiences; I had my wedding in the function room here on May 25th. We chose the venue because yes, it did look beautiful and the package seemed…
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Non White/Ivory Wedding Dress
Hello Just wondered if anyone is planning on a wedding dress that isn't white or ivory? Or if you got married in a dress that wasn't white or ivory? We're getting married next year and I've seen a lovely dress in a grape colour but I don't like it in ivory. Would just be interested in other peoples thoughts? Or do you have…
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Purple bridesmaids dresses
Hi Everyone, hoping someone may have some suggestions or helpful tips. I'm a B2B and my colour scheme is purple with touches of red. I thought this would be fairly easy expecially when I heard that radiant orchid was the panetone colour for this year and also with the influx of peopel choosing cadbury purple for their…
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Budget Wedding Packages - North Wales/Chester
My partner and I plan to marry next year and are looking for venues in the North Wales/Chester area where we can have the ceremony and reception on a budget. We have looked at Ness Gardens which is about £1,000 for the ceremony/reception but excludes catering. The Holiday Inn in Chester is another option. Are there any…
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Booking a honeymoon last minute - advice, experiences, opinions sought
We are getting married on 30th August on a very tight budget. There is no money in the pot for a honeymoon. We already have all the toasters we need :D so have asked for money instead of wedding gifts and My Dad has hinted heavily that he will be giving us £2000 'to start our married life with' We won't get it til after…
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How to Convince my Future Husband to make a Papier Macher Pig
Ok, so I'm not serious - I just wanted to make you guys giggle :-D Trying to convince The Boss that we want a giant piggy bank to use instead of a post-box, as EVERYONE seems to have either an actual mini post-box for cards, or a suitcase... any other ideas? (He's currently against the pig... he says he wouldn't be able to…
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anniversaries and weddings
Hey thanks for organising the forum. This has proved very useful. I often visit these forums. I love the discussions on anniversaries and weddings. You get to learn many new things which are always interesting and fun to learn about. It is rare to find such great forums online on weddings.
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Sale wedding dresses
Bargain crazy has a sale on, wedding dresses are starting from £29.99. They also have bridesmaids outfits, accessories and shoes etc. https://www.bargaincrazy.com/products/categories/womens/weddings?sort=price&max=24
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Pale Bride Advice/Reassurance Required!
Hi guys, I just wondered if any of you had any miraculous ideas to help me feel less self-conscious? I am very, very pale. I have a condition which means I feel very ill exposed to sunlight, so purposely choose not to tan/spend time outdoors so that I am well enough to function! I noticed when I was trying on wedding…
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Wedding Lingerie
Hi, does anyone know where I can find a reasonably priced nice push up bra with matching briefs (NOT a thong)? Absolute maximum would be £35-40 for the set. Ideally an ivory / cream colour Sounds simple but I'm struggling!
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Bridesmaids/Flower girl dresses?
I didn't really want bridesmaids/flowergirls and was happy with my choice but after speaking to my mum yesterday and she thinks that I will upset h2b's nieces if I don't have them as bridesmaids/ flowergirls. The will be nearly 10 and 12 when we get married so need to get dresses that will suit them both. I don't want them…
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Present for my groom
Hi all, I've seen ideas on here about boxes of things that the brides are giving their grooms such as a miniature drink for their nerves, tissues etc but I'm after a present to give him that he can keep. I know it's tradition to give a watch or cuff links but he already had these. Have you guys any other ideas?
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UK wedding savings
https://www.ukweddingsavings.co.uk Has anyone used them for their own wedding? Thank you
