Welcome Nicola, Sophie and Marie :) Good luck with your planning!
CommentAuthorInDreamland
to the uk's number one wedding forum that is UKBRIDE!!
Now that you have found your way here you will get all the help you need in planning your special day and make loads of new friends with the lovely ladies that make this site so special so enjoy every min of it!
Ok now for my modly bit.....
FIRSTLY can I ask you all to read the forum rule thread that is at the top of the page as it not only lets you know all our dos and donts within the forum it also explains all you need to know with regards to our heart and points system as well as a few other need to know bits.
Secondly for all you newbies that havent a clue where to start please read a thread called "a brides checklist" this has an amazing list of exactly what to do and when, when your planning your wedding and is a BRILLANT help! To find this thread go to the search above and type in the thread name as above and the thread will pop up for you :-)
Thirdly when writing a thread please remember to use the search above first because most questions have been asked so there are many threads available that have some brillant tips and advice in them that would be a shame to waste simply because you missed them.
Fourthly alot of you have your profiles restricted. To get the full benefit of the site you need to unrestrict them so the ladies can add you as friends and so they can put links on the wall if your trying to find something as they are not allowed in the forum. To unrestrict your page all you need to do is go to your wedding page by clicking the wedding button above. Then under your wedding countdown clock there is an edit button. Click that and it will take you to a page where all your details are, at the bottom is profile settings so just click that to public and your all set to go! :-)
And lastly JUST ENJOY BEING A MEMBER OF UKB AND PLANNING YOUR WEDDING DAY
Married the love of my life on Saturday 11th May 2013 xxx
Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorCarolineS704
Hi there! My name is Caroline. Me and my partner (Aaron) would have been together 8years on the 5th June, We got engaged on the 8th April 2010 and we are getting married on the 2nd June 2017. Happy wedding planning everyone :) xx
Good morning all, me & my fiancé have been together 3 half years & we're getting married 15th April 2017.
CommentAuthorStephH96
Congratulations Nicola, and welcome to the site :)
CommentAuthorSusanM34
Welcome and congratulations! Xx
Became Mrs Maunders on 22nd October 2016!
CommentAuthorMrsToniKB
Welcome Caroline :) happy planning xx
finally became Mrs B 22nd June 2017!!
CommentAuthorMrsToniKB
Welcome and congatulations nikola :) xx
finally became Mrs B 22nd June 2017!!
CommentAuthorTink0991
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I'm new to this. My name's Lyndsey. I met my partner Alan way back in 2011, I worked with him for a week and we both absolutely hated each other. I was re-located in work in September 2013 and he just happened to be there, as soon as I walked in it was love at first sight! (Second sight?). Everything spiralled from there really, it was like we were always meant to be together. He proposed March 2014, on our 6 month "anniversary" and we are currently awaiting our first home being built.
We still haven't been completely tied to a wedding date or any formal decisions but we may look to get married in March 2018.
CommentAuthorSamanthaP432
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Hey Everyone! My name is Samantha and I am marrying my other half Charlotte in November 2018. We've known each other since we were 13, got together when I was 16 and I'll be 22 this year; In june we will be celebrating 5 years together. Whilst our wedding will be non-traditional what with us being two women, with one in a dress and the other in a suit. My tastes are quite traditional and I've been thinking about my wedding day since I was a little girl.
I feel like I'm going a bit wedding crazy and we only got engaged on the 20th March; I've already been to try on wedding dresses. I've brought the shoes that I want to wear on the day and I've sorted out my something old, borrowed and blue etc. The colour scheme has been chosen and we have started researching venues.
Sorry if i've rambled too much!
CommentAuthorSusanM34
Welcome Lyndsey. Happy planning and hopefully you will set a date soon :)
Became Mrs Maunders on 22nd October 2016!
CommentAuthorSusanM34
Congratulations and welcome Samantha! Have fun planning :)
Became Mrs Maunders on 22nd October 2016!
CommentAuthorStephH96
Hi Lyndsey welcome to the site:)
CommentAuthorStephH96
Hi Samantha, congratulations on your engagement and welcome to the site :)
CommentAuthorMrsToniKB
Hi and welcome to ukbride Lyndsey :) happy planning xx
finally became Mrs B 22nd June 2017!!
CommentAuthorMrsToniKB
Welcome and congratulations Samantha :) happy planning!! Xx
finally became Mrs B 22nd June 2017!!
CommentAuthorNicolaB7220
Welcome to all the new ladies - happy Wedding planning! x x
CommentAuthorMichelleO7
Hi ladies, my name is Michelle and I will be marrying my partner (Daniel) on the 1st September 2017. I'm really excited but even the thought of planning such a big event is just so overwhelming for me. I would get a wedding planner but we are trying to keep wedding costs down. We've set a budget of £17,000 and I'm hoping that will be enough. What I have found hard is trying to get a list somewhere of what a reasonable price is for everything. For example I initially set a budget of £3000 for my dress. When I started asking and looking around everybody made it clear that, that price was quite a lot and I could get dresses for a lot cheaper. Thank God I've found my dress which should come to £2000 with a customised skirt as I didn't like the material of the original skirt so it's getting changed from organza to tulle but I think with everything else I'm pretty stuck.
Also as you can see me and my partner are a inter racial couple ( he's white British and I'm of a Nigerian background) but we did initially really struggle in finding a venue that would allow us to be able to provide Nigerian food and English food. We now have a venue in Surrey (a golf course) but we do feel we are being a bit ripped off. So basically we are paying £70 per head for a 3 course meal, half a bottle of alcohol and some evening canopies. But I had asked if a Nigerian catering company could provide max 20 main meals (out of the 120 meals). The venue said yes but we still have to pay the full £70 per head even though they are not providing main meals for up to 20 people. I understand that they are a business and that they have to make money but I cannot help but feel a little dissappointed and frustrated. We did think about going for a self catering option but that option would cost more.
I feel like I have overly rambled but I do feel a little better and positive that I can hopefully get some starting points by joining ukbride.
Thanks for listening/ reading xx
CommentAuthorStephH96
Hi Michelle welcome to the site :). I would talk to your venue again as that is awful that they are charging you £1400 that you aren't getting anything for!
CommentAuthorSusanM34
Hi and welcome Michelle! I agree with Steph. Speak to the venue as they are taking the micky a bit there! X
Became Mrs Maunders on 22nd October 2016!
CommentAuthorClareF669
Hi My name is Clare, I have to wait until June 2018 to become Mrs Fergusson but I cant wait!! Myself and my partner have been together for 3 years now. He is 14 years older than me, so naturally we have fought through a lot of negativity to be where we are today, happy!
CommentAuthorMrsToniKB
Hi & welcome michelle happy planning :)
finally became Mrs B 22nd June 2017!!
CommentAuthorMrsToniKB
Welcome and congratulations Clare :) happy planning!!
finally became Mrs B 22nd June 2017!!
CommentAuthorSusanM34
Hi Clare, welcome and congratulations! x
Became Mrs Maunders on 22nd October 2016!
CommentAuthorEllie95
Welcome everyone! x
Met May 2013
Engaged December 2015
Getting Married 22nd June 2018!
CommentAuthorKatieW528
Hello im katie ive been engaged to my partner for 5 years but still havent tied the knot but hoping to do so next year! Fingers crossed x
Welcome ladies. Claref669 - There is also 14 years between my partner and I - so I understand your battle.
Happy planning everyone
Looking forward to becoming the 3rd and last Mrs McLauchlan
CommentAuthorInDreamland
to the uk's number one wedding forum that is UKBRIDE!!
Now that you have found your way here you will get all the help you need in planning your special day and make loads of new friends with the lovely ladies that make this site so special so enjoy every min of it!
Ok now for my modly bit.....
FIRSTLY can I ask you all to read the forum rule thread that is at the top of the page as it not only lets you know all our dos and donts within the forum it also explains all you need to know with regards to our heart and points system as well as a few other need to know bits.
Secondly for all you newbies that havent a clue where to start please read a thread called "a brides checklist" this has an amazing list of exactly what to do and when, when your planning your wedding and is a BRILLANT help! To find this thread go to the search above and type in the thread name as above and the thread will pop up for you :-)
Thirdly when writing a thread please remember to use the search above first because most questions have been asked so there are many threads available that have some brillant tips and advice in them that would be a shame to waste simply because you missed them.
Fourthly alot of you have your profiles restricted. To get the full benefit of the site you need to unrestrict them so the ladies can add you as friends and so they can put links on the wall if your trying to find something as they are not allowed in the forum. To unrestrict your page all you need to do is go to your wedding page by clicking the wedding button above. Then under your wedding countdown clock there is an edit button. Click that and it will take you to a page where all your details are, at the bottom is profile settings so just click that to public and your all set to go! :-)
And lastly JUST ENJOY BEING A MEMBER OF UKB AND PLANNING YOUR WEDDING DAY
Married the love of my life on Saturday 11th May 2013 xxx
Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorKirstyG77
Hi I'm kirsty and my partner Vinnie proposed christmas day 2014 and was planning wedding last year but has a baby first lol . Got a tiny budget and its daunting how expensive it can be but we'll get there someday.
CommentAuthorStephH96
Hi Kirsty welcome to the site x
CommentAuthorMrsToniKB
Welcome and congratulations Kirsty :) happy planning xx
finally became Mrs B 22nd June 2017!!
CommentAuthorTink0991
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Thanks :)
I was going to post this in another forum but unfortunately can't find one related... are anyone elses in laws getting too involved? Despite being engaged for 2 years, we're really torn on what we want. My in laws are really trying to take over and it's put us both off even getting married. We don't talk about marriage anymore, the "wedding" word is now the most offensive word and we have to tip toe around the very thought of it.
I mostly joined this site to try to get myself more motivated for a wedding as I've really been put off; that's not right surely? In laws constantly put a downer on everything. Mother in law is trying to act like Mother of the Bride and doesn't seem to understand that this isn't her role this time around (her daughter is already married). They keep telling us that my sister in law HAS to be a bridesmaid even though we don't want her as one, the nephew HAS to be a Paige Boy otherwise the sis in law will be upset, and her husband HAS to be an usher because my other half was an usher at their wedding. Just going to point out, I wasn't a part of their wedding as I wasn't even a part of their lives then so I don't owe them anything.
We don't want any of them in the bridal party. We had already agreed not to have nieces and nephews involved as it would cause too much chaos. If his nephew was Paige Boy, my nephew would have to be also so my niece would have to be Flower Girl then my Goddaughter would have to be Flower Girl and can't have her without having her younger sister as it would be unfair given that we're a really close family etc... so the expense increases with each addition. My bridesmaids are my long term uni friends that I lived with and my maid of honour is my best friend...I don't have space for sis-in-law. Best man is other half's best friend who is female, and 1 usher is his other best friend. So we have it all planned but in laws are not happy!
They constantly put us down and have even told me "you are going to have to cut people off and not invite them!" due to me having a large family (my mum is 1 of 9; 18 grandkids on her side all with partners and and average of 2 children each, my dad is 1 of 8; 12 grandchildren on his side all with partners and an average of 2 children each) so they are all direct family members but my in laws (very small family/don't talk to their family) are saying that it is stupid to invite all of my family despite us all being very close as it makes the wedding expensive and that we shouldn't spend 1000s £ on a wedding.
Am I being a bitch? Am I doing something wrong? It's both myself and other half that are not wanting sis in law, nephew and bro in law involved. They have really put us off having a wedding which is why we won't fix a date. We're even contemplating eloping then coming back and announcing our marriage.
Sorry that I have ranted but I don't really have anyone to talk to, especially given that the bridesmaids to be don't know they're involved yet, if we decide on the big wedding that is.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Sorry Again for the rant.
CommentAuthorStephH96
Your MIL isn't paying for anything is she? Sometimes that's why parents and in-laws think they have such a say because they are paying for it. You need to stand up to your MIL - do you have your OHs support? If you like the idea of eloping or getting married abroad, look into it as you'll probably be pleasantly surprised about the cost, plus you then get your honeymoon included in the cost of the wedding instead of having it as an extra expense! If it really does get that stressful a wedding abroad can be a good solution.
I think there is a rant thread about in laws somewhere, but if you ever can't find anything start a new discussion and if there is already a thread someone will let you know and bump it up for you.
CommentAuthorSusanM34
Welcome Kirsty :)
Became Mrs Maunders on 22nd October 2016!
CommentAuthorSusanM34
Tink, I agree with Steph!
Became Mrs Maunders on 22nd October 2016!
CommentAuthorTink0991
Thank you Steph and Susan.
If they are paying, they haven't notified us yet. Maybe they do have the intention? I don't know. We haven't asked them to support us in any way as we don't want to depend on others. OH fully agrees with me and has all the same feelings towards them interfering but we're both scared of offending them. I was looking into eloping yesterday but couldn't find any costs. Sent a few emails about though just to help us decide what to do.
Thank you for your advice.
I'll have another search for the inlaws thread and see if anyone else has the problem.
Thanks again :)
CommentAuthorKirbyT829
Hi all. Myself and my partner kane have been together 5 years. We are getting married July 2017 I can't wait :)
future Mrs kirby nirvana Gavin
CommentAuthorMrsMaherToBe
Hi ladies, welcome and good luck planning xx
2009 met my boy.
2011 had our baby girl.
2013 had our baby boy.
2016 we'll live happily ever after.
CommentAuthorSusanM34
Hi KirbyT829! Welcome and congratulations :)
Became Mrs Maunders on 22nd October 2016!
CommentAuthorStephH96
Hi Kirby. Congratulations and welcome to the site! X
CommentAuthorMrsToniKB
Hi & welcome kirby :) happy planning xx
finally became Mrs B 22nd June 2017!!
CommentAuthorEllie95
Welcome everyone! X
Met May 2013
Engaged December 2015
Getting Married 22nd June 2018!
CommentAuthorLoraineP11
Hi me and andy have been together 14 years in july so we have decided to get married this year. We have an appointment booked with out local registrar on 2ndJune. Getting excited! We are only having a small wedding with close family members. My daughter has a massive house so we are having the reception there. No arguments over bridesmaids , we are having my grand daughters! never thought i would ever re marry.
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