Hi guys, I've just joined this site, I'm Joseph, I'm 32. I'm marrying my best friend in a civil ceremony, He is Steven and he is aged 22. I've joined this forum in the hope that you guys can help us and point us in the right direction to plan our special day.
CommentAuthorMrsThomson2B
Hi Joseph, Welcome to the site, everyone on here is super friendly and will help you with anythign you need. I would say the very first thing in planningto do is sit down honestly and talk about money. Wrtie down exactly how much is coming in every month and how much is going out and that will allow you to determine how much you can save and how long it wil take to save the money you want to spend on your day. Also write out your guest list, this will help when picking out a venue. You will either only look at venues that will hold all of your guests or you will then know if you fall inlove with a smaller venue that you will have to drastically cut your list but it will make the choice much easier. With a budget and guest numbers sorted you will be able to start the first part of your planning which is finding the perfect venue and setting hte date xx
CommentAuthorMrsThomson2B
Aso unrestrict your profile so that we can add you as a freind and post helpful liunks on your wall xx
CommentAuthor*The NewMrsMalin*
Yep as Cathryn said; we are all friendly and don't bite...well mostly not :P Any questions just ask :) to
Met in 2009
Got together on12th May 2011, proposed on the 12th May 2013
When you get knocked down; smile and pick yourself up again!
Fight for what you believe in!
CommentAuthorJosephJ
Thanks Guys, its nice to find some open minded people. how do I unrestrict my profile?
Think i may have figured it out, is there anyone that can check for me ?
CommentAuthorMrsThomson2B
I am trying to remember but it is still estricted lol
CommentAuthorMrsThomson2B
go to your details and it will bing up your name aress etc...scroll to bottom and where it says profile change to public x
CommentAuthorMrsThomson2B
message me when you done and i will chack again xx
CommentAuthorsarah
UNRESTRICTING YOUR PROFILE: If you want to 'make friends' with fellow members, you will need to 'unrestrict' your profile. You will also need to do this so fellow members can leave helpful links on your wall (as no links are allowed on the forum). How to unrestrict your profile- 1. Go to ‘My wedding’ 2. Scroll down to ‘my details’ 3. Once you have clicked on ‘my details’, scroll down again 4. At the end of this section there will be a drop down box next to ‘privacy settings’ under ‘wall permissions’ 5. Click on the drop down box and select public – people can now post links on your wall and befriend you!
CommentAuthorJosephJ
think I've done it now :)
CommentAuthorMrsThomson2B
yeah thats you x
CommentAuthorMrsThomson2B
so what have you done in your planning so far?
CommentAuthorLauraM9144
hi joseph, welcome to ukbride ,like the others have said youhave come to the right place for some pointers i had never even been to a wedding let alone arranged one but these ladies and gents have really helped get all the things into place. Your first start is to work out your budget be realistic and then you can arrange things in order of importance to you to make your budget work. Then of course you hae to decide where this wedding will take place and of course when! then you can start going about finding registra and booking dates. in my opinion its always best to check dates with your registra before confirming venue date as they are not always available.(or if your a marrying in a church then obviously this will not be a problem) get a notebook! probably the most important thing to get down all those ideas and most of all have fun once you have the basics booked and organised then the real fun begins! and have a look at the home made thread on here for some amazing ieas for things you can make to personalise it.
One BIG day will lead to lots of little happy days !!
CommentAuthorPrincess2be
Hi Joseph welcome to the forum, you will find loads of tips and guidance here. Congratulations on you engagement!! xx
CommentAuthorMrsX2b
Hi Joseph, Congratulations, Have you booked a venue yet or looked at any in your area.
CommentAuthorCatherineR
Hi Joseph, CONGRATS!! I'm overjoyed to see your post because me and my girl are marrying in 2016 once the law has changed allowing same-sex marriages :) i'll add you now and hope we can chat further! How's the planning going? :) x
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
CommentAuthor*KelBel*
Hi Joseph, welcome!!
Velcro...my wedding day twinny! The Two Kel's!
Got engaged 14/10/12 in Central Park NYC!
Became Mrs Macdonald 13th September 2014
Mummy to 4 girlies and baby blue boy Due 10/05/2016
CommentAuthorBecky1608
Welcome!!! There are some great tips and bits of advice on this site! Xxx
29/09/2008 - The Day we met
12/11/2008 - When we decided to be more than friends
04/11/2012 - A proposal in Central Park NYC
08/11/2014 - The day we say I do!
CommentAuthorBev
Welcome & congratulations! Xx
CommentAuthorJosephJ
I've done nothing in the way of planning, I need to start with deciding what we will each wear, my partner wants to wear a suit, but doesn't want me to wear one. Dos anyone have any ideas as to what I can wear?
CommentAuthorMrsThomson2B
why dont you both wear a suit in different colours. In all honesty the suits are not too important just now but working out a budget and a date are the first thing to do xx
CommentAuthorElinor Claire
Hello Joseph. Welcome to the UKBride family. Your budget, venue and date need to be the first thing to sort out. Are either of you in the military? If so one of you could wear uniform. Or do either of you have Welsh or Scottish background to qualify for wearing a kilt? Otherwise I'm not sure what options are open to you, other than different types of suits.
30th August 2014 was the best birthday ever.
It was the day that I became Mrs. Dixon.
CommentAuthorJosephJ
thanks for the help peeps, no neither of us are military guys or have any welsh or Scottish background.
We don't really have a budget, what is the norm? A date.... well i suppose maybe new years eve? that should be a good party :)
CommentAuthorTaidiN
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Hey Joseph congratulations on your engagement. Like everyone else start with the budget. And research. Lol. Lots and lots of research. The venue, food etc.... So much to look at. Xxxxx
CommentAuthorJosephJ
I'm trying to research, but I'm not finding too much on same sex weddings :(
CommentAuthorWhovianbride
Welcome guys, Congrats on your engagment, Same sex marriage is simple, its exactly the same as any other marriage, the only differences is that obviously alot of religious ministers etc will not marry same sex, but you still have alot of options. x
Met June 2009 on my Birthday,Met again July 2009 and got
together, May 2010 Moved in,Jan 2011 got pregnant,
August 2011 Got our own place, 2011 Had our Baby Girl,
Dec 2011 Got engaged, July 2015 Getting married! Yay!
CommentAuthorMrsX2b
Hi joseph, Are you getting married this dec or next? I know a few venues near where you live that might be useful to you. Il write them on your wall. Appox what sort of price you looking to spend on a venue?
CommentAuthorElinor Claire
If you are looking for a religious ceremony, then the Quakers, United Reformed Church and Unitarians are likely to offer it. If you're planning on a civil ceremony I would imagine that you'll have a reasonable choice of venues. Could you wear suits with waistcoats and ties in different colours?
30th August 2014 was the best birthday ever.
It was the day that I became Mrs. Dixon.
CommentAuthorCatherineR
We are getting married in our local unitarian church which allow us to have a religious ceremony if that's what you are looking for :)
Married my wife on 15.08.15
Honeymooned on the Isles of Scilly :)
CommentAuthorInDreamland
Welcome to
You've come to the right place for all your wedding planning needs.
Married the love of my life on Saturday 11th May 2013 xxx
Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!