Lol I understand why you'd only want yourselves and children. That would be a big table lol x

I asked OH if he just wanted to have a table with me, him and our LO on but he said no he wants his mum and dad on it as they've contributed a lot towards the day (or will be doing) x

Mrs M it doesn't seem fair to exclude one set of parents because of money. It's about them supporting you through your life and bringing you up and saying thanks for that as much as any wedding contribution.

That's what I told him. Also told him they've got to all act like adults and sort things out as they're still not talking.

They've got until end of jan/ beginning of feb as that's when the invites go out

I think you're being generous Mrs Wade. They have already had more than long enough to sort it out xx

hey everyone, sounds like you all have been busy! I attended the ulster wedding show on sunday there and got wedding rings booked and deposit paid, then the groom and groomsmen suits sorted, as well as hair and makeup & cars!! phew, it was definitely worth going. Now i just need to find a photographer, flowers and cake, oh yeah and a DRESS! lol

how's everyone else getting on? xx

I know Flossie. Neither my parents, sister or OH are even attempting at sorting stuff. My sister text me the other day and asked why I don't talk about the wedding much....hmm I wonder why?!

Sat and made a quick wedding playlist of ideas this afternoon.. We basically decided we'd short list all the songs we quite like for our first dance and then make a decision from the list then hace the rest playing quietly in the back ground for our wedding breakfast

Sounds like you had a great day at the wedding fair Paula! When I took my bms to the last one at our venue, our photographer was there and did a tour of where all the best photos could be taken. So pleased we picked him becsuse he really knows his stuff.

I've had a productive day by booking a hair trial (fingers crossed work lets me have the time off) and getting what I think is a great quote for flowers (see my other post). And I booked and paid the deposit for the hen do - one of my bms was going to do it but we decided it would be easier for me to bother people for money rather than her feeljng awkward with chasing people she doesn't know. Yay spa break! X

How much are you ladies spending on gifts for your bridesmaids and what are you buying them? I'm thinking of just a personalised pocket mirror, champagne glass and glass plaque with a photo of the day and their dress hangers in which totals about £30 is this enough? We're buying their dresses at £215 each and i am paying for hair and makeup and things too but they all want very different shoes so I said they can just get their own so theyre comfy .. Should I be buying them more expensive gifts or is it the thought that counts?

Paula I was going to go to the ulster bridal show but have most my things booked and figured the suppliers would be too far from me anyway

Been trying to contact dressmaker today re bridesmaids dress for sis who may get pregnant. I have made an app to try bridesmaids dresses on Friday but might ring tomorrow and order M0ns00n ones in time being

Really? I thought that was a fairly standard dress price .. Although the dress we originally chose was £155 so suppose it is considerably more but they do look beautiful .. Makes me feel a bit better about the cheaper gift options in that case! The gifts still look lovely just don't break the bank!

Started the group chat last night for my hen. My sis said almost everyone has replied saying they are going! Just waiting on a few more. I'm so excited now!! Dying to know what they are planning. I dreamt last night I got pregnant and had to put the wedding off! Lol

Morning ladies 1 year today until we get married! think this next year is going to fly in xx

So far I have spent just over £20 per bridesmaid and am doing them gift bags filled with lots of little things, the majority of which will be in their particular colour as they are all wearing different colours. So far I've got them bath bombs, bath oils, yank33 candle, nail varnish, thank you plaques and personalised wine glasses. Will probably get them a couple more bits. I've bought them jewellery to wear on the day which works out at £11.50 per bridesmaid. Oh and they have their hangers too which would have worked out at about £1 each?

I think £30 per bridesmaid is more than enough, particularly considering the amount you're spending on their dresses. 2 of my dresses were only £35 each and the other two £70 each, and I'm not paying for their hair, make-up or shoes either xx

hi everyone! im Charlotte... im new here :) congratulations on your weddings so i feel like going into a meltdown... me and my other half got engaged in feb this year we planned on getting married im 2017 as it was going to be pretty costly as we live in Yorkshire and are getting married in Peterborough where most of our guests will be as i dont have alot of family. Anyway to put things bluntly my partners nan doesnt have very long and he wants her there for the wedding so we decided to get married next September (possibly 24th) we are both out of work atm with 3 children iv set a budget of £5000 please tell me ladies is this gonna be possible? its reacking my head!! Also is there any budgeting tips anyone can give?

So far we've got my partners auntie to do us an evening buffet and someone is making us the cake at a cheaper price :)

Really hope someone can help me, thanks for reading! xxx

Definitely possible Charlotte, lots of people on here have done their weddings on a similar budget! You will pick up lots of tips around the forum but the main things have been covered by Sarah above! xx

Im on a mission to get quotes today for a magician or a caricaturist to entertain our guests while we have our pics taken! Im at a wedding fayre on Sunday so im hoping if I have quotes and they possibly have any offers on I can compare and get a good price for entertainment xx

Yay. Welcome back

Sorry to hear about your families sickness x

Aww. You get married 2 weeks after me. What have you got sorted so far? X

Thank you for the details Flossie!

Welcome back Lady C. Sorry to hear about your family illness but hopefully everything will go well for your special day.

Charlotte, def look out for sample sales for your dress or outlet stores. Even places like D3benhams now do wedding dresses so coukd be worth a look. X

Welcome back LadyC, sorry to hear about your family xx

I think ours is probably quite pricey compared to others... we are paying £495 for however long we need him for but for a maximum of 4 hours. He should have been £595 but we got £100 discount for booking him on the day at the national wedding show xx

Yeah I'd say the £275 sounds about right for 2 hours. The £750 quote is ridiculous!!!! xx