Hey all. I have been with my OH for 4 years now. (anniversary was June 25th) We got engaged on our anniversary last year and have only just set the date for our anniversary next year (which just so happens to be a saturday!!!). We are planning on cheap and cheerful with a register office service followed by reception at a pub function room or something like that. We have my dress, shoes, some flowers (artificial) and the rings. Not sure how to progress now. lol. I have a few questions... What would be the most important thing to do next?? It feels like I have ages to plan it yet and that things can wait or should I get as much done as early as possible?? What is the difference between a Chief Bridesmaid and Maid/Matron Of Honour??? Do I need both???
Hope you can all help xxx
CommentAuthordebs x
Welcome Mumble83 and congrats, you need to book Registrar and venue for wedding and reception first. x
CommentAuthorMumble83
Thank you. They won't let us book it til OH's decree absolute arrives. lol. It's an uncontested divorce so it should only take a couple more months. Do I need to get a move on with other things while waiting?? xxx
CommentAuthorjenniebean
welocme everyone is so nice here and helpful there is no difference i dont think except a matron of honor is married herslef i think
CommentAuthorBee
hi and welcome, you will get loads of help here, the girls are great! have you thought about colour schemes, invites, are you having favours. i would def get the venue booked xx
Yes thats what I thought a Matron of Honour is a married woman, whereas a Chief Bridesmaid is single, the other things you could be doing is just shopping for ideas and looking at prices and what sorts of things you want, dont forget vat is going up soon so the more you get done now the more you save x
CommentAuthorshellay
congratulations, i would get as much sorted as soon as possible especially with the vat rise, i have booked and paid for deposits for as much as possible as its amazing how quickly things get booked up, i would book the venue and the registrar first and work from there x
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CommentAuthorMumble83
Thank you all. Is it not a case of Maid Of Honour is unmarried, Matron Of Honour is married, both of which take care of the brides needs and the Chief Bridesmaid takes care of the Bridesmaids needs?? I heard one person say that but it was only 1 person and no-one has confirmed or denied that for me. xxx
Bee, Colour scheme is planned, we are going for purple and black, lilac and white. As for favours, are they for all the guests or just the important ones such as Bridesmaids, family of the bride and groom, etc??? xxx
CommentAuthormrs pinkalice
hello and welcome :) i wouldnt book too much more stuff incase you cant get the date you want when you are able to book it x
CommentAuthorMumble83
Ooh! Didn't think of that! Thank you. What sort of things should I sort now then? Cant get my son's suit or my daughters and stepdaughters bridesmaid dresses yet cos they are growing too quick and we just can't predict what size they will be in a year. My adult bridesmaids are all trying to lose weight so don't want to get theirs yet either. Already got OH's suit. Can't book anything til the date is set so what can I do now??? I feel like I am stuck in limbo!!! lol. xxx
