Wedding Planning

Hair Opinions please...

LouLaBellexx — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:53:27 GMT

Hello All

I had my hair trial today, im thrilled with the outcome just cant decide which hair accessory to go with!

Which is where all you lovely lot come into it... Opinions please!

I will be having a veil and both work equally well when this is in place

thank you xx

Are you bothering with readings and stuff?

Takkaeli — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:10:48 GMT

I'm not getting married in a church, so hymns aren't going to feature, and I went to a wedding last year with readings of poems and stuff and I really didn't like it. Maybe because I had to do one of them haha! I mean I'm sure it was perfect for the people whose wedding it was but it's really not my cup of tea.

So really I suppose my question is, am I the only one that plans to walk in, get married and go off to the reception?

How long does a wedding service take if you just get straight to it?

Hey, MrsStobe13!! [wave]

ravioliruby — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:09:26 GMT

Was it your wedding around now?!

Hope you got everything sorted with the stag/hen and your bridesmaids!

opinions on our STD neede please

nattielo — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:45:47 GMT

I can't decide if i prefer the one with the hotel image or the one without. what do you think ? Aplogies for the sizes im rubbish at this stuff lol

funny/cute readings or poems

ChannyPink — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:54:13 GMT

Looking for anything for ceremony, readings, speeches or even poems for cards,

Really want something a bit funny too!

Wearing a maxi dress as a guest?

Woody13 — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:38:43 GMT

Aswell as my own wedding this summer I'll also be attending one as a guest. I hate my legs and prefer to wear long dresses to the fitted knee length 'wedding guest' type ones you see in debenhams etc. I'd like to wear a floral maxi like one below but I haven't been to a wedding in a while, will this look odd? Or is wearing a maxi dress quite usual.

Thanks!

Dessy bridesmaids dresses

DerbyshireBride — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:16:29 GMT

I've found the perfect dress for my bridesmaids from Dessy and haven't found anything else like it anywhere. Problem is it's a bit out of my budget - I've had quotes from the nearest stockists in my area and they vary by up to £50 - between £199 and £250.

So, question is, does anyone know the cheapest place to get Dessy dresses from in the UK and has anyone managed to negotiate the price down once they've gone into the shop? I'll be buying 3.

No Bridesmaids!

GraceLouise — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:51:43 GMT

I really don't know what to do and I need peoples opinions, I originally picked a friend and my younger cousin as bridesmaids, but the more I think about it, the less I actually want bridesmaids, my friend has a lot on her plate at the moment and can't really be there for me on the wedding front and my cousin is too young to really help out, but the last thing I want is bridesmaids just for show, I'm worried it will look strange or I might regret not having bridesmaids if I decide to go with this, I just need peoples opinions on the matter please (:

Shoes!! 3rd pair! oops!

Lauko — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:13:02 GMT

So i brought these shoes today whilst sorting out flower girls outfits! We weren't out looking for anymore shoes as these are my 3rd pair we have got! I keeo changing my mind, They are not the traditional wedding ones that i've previously had but i liked, look a lot better in real life! What do you think??

A little bit excited!

Icklefee — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:11:22 GMT

My flower girls dresses arrived this week and all 3 have now had a chance to try them on.... and they look amazing! I think I'm possibly as excited about them as I am about my own dress. Wonder if I can get one in my size?

Anyone seen a dress with similar bottom bit??

Mrs2014 — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:35:16 GMT

It's the Ronald Joyce 64005B - I want a dress with the bottom tiulle style but to the floor not showing leg iykwim ??

Legals vs Big Day

Kentish Gal — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:06:54 GMT

OH and I are strident atheists. We're also a little sniffy about the government rules on civil ceremonies, don't like many of the locations, don't like the wording, find it all very 'procedural'.

So we opted for a Humanist ceremony and love, love, love the result.

But in order to be married legally (legal in Scotland, but not here) we're going to a Registry office 8 days prior and doing what we must. It's in an office, no frills, very practical. We'll be legally married. BUT in our eyes we won't be married-married. The marriage is so much more than that. It's the vows we've written. It's sharing with our loved ones. It's the story of us that will be told on the day. Etc.

Every time I think people are starting to 'get' it, someone asks about the 'actual' ceremony, or 'real' wedding. I.e. the legal bit that we refer to as the 'pre-wedding'. And it upsets me. We've been so clear from the start. And obviously we consider the main event the REAL wedding. Crikey, the hundreds of hours I've put in to making invites, making favours, cutting bunting, researching, planning, shopping, buying!!! I'm very sincere about this wedding and so people potentially viewing it as the party after the real wedding could not be more wrong.

I know I mustn't let it bug me, but it just does.

Winter Wedding vs Summer Wedding

short_stuff — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:20:50 GMT

I joined a few weeks back but for some reason can not log in and there is no record of me! anyhoo I only posted 3 times so not to worry.....

I'm wondering what your thoughts are on winter weddings compared to summer weddings?

We are planning on getting married next year but I cant decide between a summer or winter wedding. We are currently venue hunting, I'm sure this will play a huge deciding factor but I'm completely torn as I love the idea of both. Would it be greedy to have two?.

Trying on dresses for the first time!!

Winter Tree — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:52 GMT

So excited, just booked my first appointment for Saturday!! Are there any tips or advice you girls could give me? I'm rather nervous, the shop looks very posh!! What should I expect?!

APRIL 2014 BRIDES?

slou90 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:33:18 GMT

Hi girls,

I'm getting married Wednesday 9th April 2014...everyone thinks im crazy based on how much I have doen so far.... I just love being organised . Is anyonoe else the same?

I have booked:

Venue (All in one place) - Registrar - had my order of day meeting and sorted out catering - dj - chocolate fountain - photobooth - got my jars for sweet buffet- done my save the dates - started making my invites - got all the stuff for my favours and started making them - 2 photographers - decorations - finalising buying bits for the centrepieces - flowers - and got my dress and shoes!

I'm lovng every second now I seem to have come to terms with guest list and certain members of family have got over the fact it's not at the weekend! :)

Roll on april 2014!

Booze!

Tuppence — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:39:53 GMT

So I didn't want to hijack another thread, but the other bar thread remindede me I could do with some advice. We're having the reception at my mums house, so were thinking of just bulk buying a load of wine & beer, and making up some jugs of cocktails to fit with the colour scheme. My brother built a bar a few years back that should fit nicely in the corner of the garden.

I'm a bit worried about a totally free bar though; there's at least one person in the guest list who will almost certainly go overboard! I guess what I'm asking is has anyone done this before, how much did you allow per guest and how do you try and stop people getting a bit too smashed on free booze without being a misery?

What are u having that you think it's quite unique ??

kellouloud — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:20:29 GMT

What are you planning that you think is quite unique or different ?

I'm wearing bright orange shoes ...

Giving out personlised M&M sweets as favours ...

Turning out to be a nightmare

Enasy — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:05:18 GMT

Hey everyone

Sorry this is abit of a rant I just don't know what to do now.

My partner and I had been toying with the idea of going to florida and doing the theme parks together, when one night we were chatting and the idea of getting married while we were out there on a beach, just the two of us came up. We got engaged Feb 2012. So we got some quotes and checked when best to go and we chose January would be best so it wasnt too hot. I asked my parents if they minded if we went away and got married they were fine then we asked his parents... and this is where it all fell apart.

His mum is really upset we would leave them out of it. We offered to have a party here afterwards but she wasnt happy with that either. She wants to see her son get married, which I do understand. So we said we would look at what we can find here in the UK.

That was 2 weeks ago and I cant find anything. my partner is stressing out as he didnt want a big thing, no formality. He doesnt want to be the centre of attention and hates what it is turning out to be. I feel like I can't have what I want all because other people feel so strongly on what we should have. I have got some quotes off some lovely places but now it is turning out that we can't afford to do a uk ceremony AND go to florida. Florida was what started the whole idea so the last thing I want to do is drop that.

I am so stressed out, I don't know what to do, what I should do or shouldn't. I don't care about a big party I just want to marry the love of my life in a romantic setting we have both been talking about for ages.

Are you buying your OH

BrogstarBride — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:25:02 GMT

A wedding gift? Oh is REALLY hard to buy for and wont appreciate engraved stuff/jewellery etc So i was thinking about booking a trip on our Honeymoon that we both want to do (Grand Canyon helicopter Tour) but Do i need to get something to give to him on the morning of the wedding?

2014 Brides List 293 brides so far!

smazzy_smoo — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:04:43 GMT

Thought I'd start a 2014 list seeing as there are more of us now! So let me know if you would like to be added

January

2nd - Trigirl

25th - 1981Bride, MrsReeves2Be

Total = 3

February

14th - daintywonderland, Mrspetal

15th - clwinter, Feb2014Bride

21st - kyla25, Wifey 2 be

22nd - Rosco298, starbright, Miss Twizz, Wifeytobe88

28th - B2B2014

Total = 11

March

1st - Moschops, MillieM00, khandii

7th - Elixia

8th - swardy, Mrs_AJ2B, xxSilverxx

14th - j9page

15th - mrsmarkham2b, Helen 2014 bride :), Abouttime2

21st - Kathryn_Tom, Hannieannie2402

22nd - kitty83, Ola, Ellieb26, LouiseandDel

27th - cjarvis12, Sadiex

28th - MrsH2014, Dbulley, Sparkler1509, jewelly

29th - KellyTM, raineyemma, MrsBishop2B

30th - feandgreg

Total = 27

April

1st - lucyymariee

4th - maur14, Sambride, Piestar

5th - lollie14lollie, charlotteamy1984, Jader123, Northernrose

11th - MrsFoz-2b

12th - Aprilbride2014, holalisa, missharwood, Nessa68, Tuppence, Gumibear85, cass_b

17th - Gezzabelbride, kitcat10210, Hayles70, Monkeyboobs

19th - MrsMarchant2B, gill03

20th - Taylor_Sami

21st - sarahmarie

25th - Poppy14, colourchick91, mooshy

26th - aprilflower, Mel150806, Mrsaitken2be, april14bride

Total = 31

May

2nd - Jes22

3rd - doodlegram, Sassyshoes87, scully82, F&GBride, tictac.bride, sarahcuzz, Icklefee

4th - mduckworth, BrownEyedGal, BarcaGirl25

7th - Shazia S

8th - magpieissima

9th - Kimblebee, xmichellewrightx

10th - Hotfeet, Glitterbride, AnnaK, rachd03, DreamCatchMe, lbrown1987, *Castle*Bride*

11th - born2fly, bainestubb1205

15th - nikkihunttobe

16th - mrscb2b, kimyang1, Pink&Blue

17th - NaomiNicole13, PlatinumJLS, Newmoongirl, PinkPanda, soontobehismrs

22nd - The Future Mrs T, Dededyno, ejc90

23rd - cinnamonfairy, BlondeSarah

24th - sarahanders77, Born2Shop, TM2TW, Carlyr7, Becklarrr, Pinkerbell, Lily70, Fudgysgirl, Bluesparkle, dolly73

25th - SugarCase, Sianwills28, anjenla

27th - Chellea22

29th - Rocksey, Leanneq

30th - MrsSkinner2be

31st - JayKay47, julz_s, Holtzer2b, joannag1, Katie Baker, lickinglizard, countrebeckular

Total = 62

June

5th - SJBride

6th - essex_bride

7th - smazzy_smoo, lindsay.jeffries, beckixlou, KampKaz, futuremclaughlin2014, Kaela, Mrs.T.Talbot2b, MrsJohnstone2B, Mrs*S*2014, katede, FutureMrsMerrett

8th - PinkButterfly

14th - Sadie&Steven, Laura19829, Monika2014, Trixiebell

15th - titanic83, jenilee

20th - cherylsmith

21st - lady_chilli, Sian87, mrshutchinson2b, bevacreek, Trish2014

22nd - Layla.90, Babbo

23rd - Ashlili

28th - BeckyMarie, TealRose28, Sara.Head

29th - cg090291, Ellarosejay, chloe24

Total = 35

July

4th - karangrant, Turtleiris

5th - Little Cake, miss_sparkles, Childhood-Sweet<3, Danniexxx

11th - bluepye

12th - stephanieeff, L, Holly92, natalie256, mandunc14, MegaExcitedB2B, StaceyLorraine

14th - Hannah4444

18th - klr291, sarah8286, SM2014, Sammyj74

19th - Pesto

20th - deborah_bates

26th - BlossomJ, Tinkytayls, claire_91, LexiiLovee1990, lucy_x, Laura_x, lil_2014, FutureMrsA23, hyh24, MrsC2b14

27th - HannyNanny

28th - AngJCB

31st - Disneynut14, han19

Total = 35

August

1st - natally, jelly_babies16

2nd - Namorada, Kamara1, draws04, Mrs*W*2B, 2014bride, Cecdesigner, CharlieRae, these_days, Mousie

4th - markandkatieswedding, Hollysmith123, spenerella

7th - missmandymoo

8th - Elw91, SallyLou

9th - NadineL, MissRie, Yoda84

12th - Sez2bwhatley

14th - MrsAshwellToBe

15th - POPBUD, Aimz87

16th - mrsyard2b, Lauralillypete23, alyj66, sally100186, Chamchick

22nd - welshnat

23rd - Mrsmouldtobe, loubie03, DrBuffles, sdurn

24th - **Bridetobe2014**

25th - MiasMum

28th - Chele36

29th - NJR1987, toptotty11177

30th - clare_3, lcgoodac

Total = 41

September

5th - future.mrs.c

6th - wifey_to_be2014, MrsA2B2014, Sam12345, loves-young-dream, WontBaJonesmuchlonger

8th - gillmurphy

12th - libby_walle, PinkLady3

13th - 2014brideho, ClaireLouW, faye_h, purplekat

14th - YIPPELYONS2BE

20th - BigRedCandle, stephy_88, jadegibbs89, jacki2012

24th - Shirelley

27th - TheLianneSmith, Love&Lavender, Shortf0206

Total = 22

October

3rd - Vipur

4th - diamondbride, ffiffon, Sperato, natalie*, vintagegirl, Nicola_25

11th - Cakeisawesome, Linz2702, dollydimple88

13th - FutureMrsFellows

19th - MrsMurphy2B

23rd - NJ84

24th - Hannahface26

25th - happyoct2014, BubblesKM

31st - fizzgig, nheron

Total = 18

November

14th - wallflowersuzie

16th - stompie

28th - Shauna908

29th - Chelsey_Lou

Total = 4

December

6th - Cherry Garcia, Soontobe_mrsG

27th - gnasha-lou

28th - nattielo

Total = 4

Feel free to join the 2014 Facebook group too: http://www.facebook.com/groups/314094531995527/

June 2014 Brides

HollieBerry — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:33:14 GMT

Hi,

This is my first post so please be gentle!

Any other brides getting married in June next year?

xxx

*Enjayee's Danish wedding report 6th April 2013**

Enjayee — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:34:46 GMT

Enjoy!

https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=D08510724BAAA226!345&authkey=!AOMM2z2Z59QhQis

Barns, Marquees, outdoor venues in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire or Derbyshire?????

fayeandpaul2014 — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:26:46 GMT

Hi there

Does anyone out there know of any pretty locations in the above areas that fit the bill of a barn conversion, outside wedding venue or land that either has or will allow a marquee to be erected? Any friendly farmers with those facilities? We just don't know how to go about finding out whether any country houses, homes, farms, stately homes in the area would allow a marquee to be set up or already have one that we could use a private caterer etc and really put our own stamp on the day....alternatively any nice barn conversions that are a blank canvas....

Thanks so much in advance for any help!!

Faye and Paul x

'Meshing'/mixing surnames

DreamCatchMe — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:45:47 GMT

Ok so bit of strange post, not any real point to it other than curiosity, but I was watching TV tonight and I saw Alan Carr introduce Dawn O'Porter I was pretty sure her name was Dawn Porter, so I googled it and found this lovely article from the sun:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/4912246/Dawn-OPorter-Make-a-mesh-of-getting-wed.html

Apparently she was Dawn Porter, but changed it to Dawn O'Porter, when she and Chris O'Dowd met (apologies if this is old news to some - I hadn't read about it before). According to the Sun article it's part of a new trend of 'meshing' two surnames to keep a bit of yours and a bit of your partners. This made me giggle because any of the combinations of mine and my OH's surnames sound ludicrous, however hard I try. But I found it interesting because I'm not entirely sure about changing my name and quite like seeing the other options out there.

As it's meant to be the new trend, i'd never heard of it but just wondered whether others have done it/thinking of doing it or thoughts on it? I've heard of double-barrelled surnames and obviously keeping your own is becoming more common, but not combining the two, maybe I've been living under a rock?

Must have Photos!

B2Bspence — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:46:21 GMT

Hey Ladies!

Just putting together a list of photos that are must takes!

Have most of the generic ones, but what are some MUST HAVE pics you have on your list, or if your just married, what pictures do you wish had of been taken?

Shauna