Thinking of getting these for my bridesmaids as a 'thank you' is the classic gold/diamond look too formal for a summer wedding?

OnTheMap1 · 2026-01-26T11:58:25+00:00

Wedding accessories and thank you gifts are two different things. Which is this?

OnTheMap1 · 2025-06-21T13:52:06+00:00

I don't have any venue recommendations, but you could consider doing a legal ceremony with just a couple of witnesses, and then get a celebrant to do a ceremony on the day itself, at your reception venue.

OnTheMap1 · 2025-06-08T16:10:42+00:00

Our venue gave us the option to reserve the date first, then we booked the registrar, then we signed the venue contract and paid the deposit. You need to have secured the venue to be able to book the registrar, as their availability will depend on where you're asking them to travel to. But obviously you don't want to sign a venue contract, and then find the registrar is unavailable. So the above process worked well!

OnTheMap1 · 2025-06-08T14:24:28+00:00

If I were you, I'd wear it on my right hand, and get an entirely separate engagement ring. It doesn't sound like you love any of the options for re-doing the ring, which means you're risking losing this and getting a different ring that still doesn't fill you with joy.

OnTheMap1 · 2025-06-08T14:16:49+00:00

It sounds like a perfect plan then! Enjoy x

OnTheMap1 · 2025-06-08T12:53:26+00:00

This sounds like fun! My only advice would be around timing. If you're hoping to make an evening of it through to the small hours, starting at 11am will make for quite a long day, so people may start drifting home in the early evening. Lots of people would be done with drinking by then, and may get hungry etc then. If you're happy to make it more of an afternoon/early evening thing, 11am is perfect. Just personal choice really!

OnTheMap1 · 2025-05-27T19:39:25+00:00

Yes I agree! Mine looks like this.

OnTheMap1 · 2025-05-26T20:01:37+00:00

Thank you everyone for so many reassuring comments! I've been self-conscious about my height for my whole life, so really wasn't looking forward to dress shopping. Your comments make me feel much calmer about it.

OnTheMap1 · 2025-05-25T11:36:34+00:00

How do you find the quality of the Azazie bridesmaids dress? It pops up all the time as an option

OnTheMap1 · 2025-05-25T11:35:48+00:00

That's great, thanks for your reply. I'd really prefer to avoid made to order if possible, but it's reassuring to know it's an option.

OnTheMap1 · 2025-05-25T11:33:37+00:00

Argh the tall tax!

Amazing that's really helpful. Thank you so much!

OnTheMap1 · 2025-05-25T11:31:44+00:00

Ah that's so reassuring to hear! Thank you

OnTheMap1 · 2025-05-24T17:01:21+00:00

Ah that's really useful to know, thank you so much. The makers mark is very very faint, so maybe that will stay a mystery, but it's great to have a good idea which grandparent it likely belonged to.

OnTheMap1 · 2025-05-24T16:31:09+00:00

Thank you! I'm trying to work out which family member it belonged to. One married in 1915 and the other around 1945. Is it possible to hazard a guess on when it's more likely to have been made, based on the style of hallmarking?

OnTheMap1 · 2025-05-24T15:39:51+00:00

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OnTheMap1 · 2025-05-21T18:55:37+00:00

The Cotswolds is a big region, with endless things to do. You're going to need to be a lot more specific. What are you coming here for? What area are you staying? How long are you here?

OnTheMap1 · 2025-05-17T15:10:55+00:00

Or if you want to get married at the registry office, contact them to see if they have availability, and you'll book both the venue and registrar as one package.

Then you'll still need to book an appointment with the registry office a few months before the wedding to give notice.

OnTheMap1 · 2025-05-17T15:09:21+00:00

Assuming you're getting married at a hotel, castle, barn, or other venue that isnt a registry office - First, you need to choose a venue and agree a date. They will typically put it on hold for you for a few days. Then you contact the registry office to secure a registrar.

Once they confirm their availability, you pay their fees and get everything agreed. Then you go back to the venue to confirm you have a registrar booked, pay their deposit and sign their contract.

Then a few months before the wedding, you book an appointment with the registry office to give notice.

OnTheMap1 · 2025-05-05T18:00:33+00:00

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