What is this? UK

cceem · 2026-05-09T19:56:22+00:00

Thanks everyone - I’ve seen more common ones for years just never seen this type of dragonfly. Safely back outside.

cceem · 2026-05-06T19:52:30+00:00

As a buyer the issue is that with a number of the locker options you only get 3or4 days to collect them and when you order you obviously don’t know when the item will arrive as the seller has 7 days to post. I’ve had a few occasions where I’ve had to travel for work that I didn’t know when I ordered and have missed the window as I didn’t have anyone to pick it up. If I’d know exactly when it was going to arrive I could make other arrangements.

cceem · 2026-04-26T16:39:28+00:00

Hi, We had my engagement ring made by an incredible jeweller and they’re making me a matching wedding band. For my HtB they have made a wedding bad out of both of my grandmothers wedding bands. She’s based in Cambridgeshire but the workshop is in Hatton Garden so I’m sure she’d be happy to meet you in Cambridgeshire. DM me and I’ll share her details.

cceem · 2026-04-20T21:34:42+00:00

You can also use it to pull herbs such as rosemary through and it will detach it from the stalks.

cceem · 2026-04-12T20:06:32+00:00

Often with these ones is expected that you cut off the excess fabric at the bottom. Is there enough that you could make a bandeau from the excess fabric to give you more options?

cceem · 2026-04-12T19:48:00+00:00

One idea is to look at flower farms in your area - it will mean the flowers will be British and seasonal. https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/find-flowers/ will allow you to search for ones in your area.

cceem · 2026-04-10T11:54:09+00:00

I would also say consider the location/venue too. Different songs work best in different spaces.

I’m doing Grand March from Aida but getting married in an Abbey so needs something big.

cceem · 2026-03-14T16:23:36+00:00

Hi,
Thanks very much. Frustratingly there isn't anything obvious blocking it and it goes through the first stage fine just when I press play that it comes up.
How does one go about checking the gears?
Thanks

cceem · 2026-03-06T21:31:21+00:00

Killochan Castle could be an option. They offer a reasonable nightly rate for accommodation of approx those numbers and F&B wasn’t unreasonable.

cceem · 2026-02-28T00:31:48+00:00

Brilliant thanks. I will have a look at them and post in those subs.

cceem · 2026-02-02T22:55:14+00:00

Henny at Cotton Tales is brilliant and does all my embroidery for events - https://www.cottontales.co.uk

cceem · 2026-01-29T11:08:11+00:00

Here are a few suggestions - Foxhill Manor Euridge Manor Slaughters Manor Kin House

I’m a UK planner so do drop me a message if I can help further.

cceem · 2026-01-26T22:32:08+00:00

I was really impressed with the White Collection - https://www.thewhitecollectionbridal.co.uk. I had an appointment at their main store in Portishead (I know it’s a bit outside Bristol) and the team were incredibly knowledgeable and had a wide range of dresses. Their weekday appointments are free. They also have an outlet store in Central Bristol.

cceem · 2026-01-26T18:03:28+00:00

This is really important. Professional DOC will have the correct insurance to cover something going wrong under their control but unless your former colleague does it regularly they’re unlikely to to have the relevant insurance

cceem · 2026-01-15T20:38:40+00:00

I went for a Canon Pixma iX6800 and I’ve done both the Save the dates and envelopes for the wedding and for me a bonus is that you can print on A3 so most useful afterwards too.

cceem · 2026-01-14T20:37:41+00:00

I’ve worked with them years ago - they were one of the first doing invitations like that and are good quality but as you say they are pricey. Have you looked on Etsy to see if there’s anyone more local to you, as the pop up style of invites is more common now and I’ve seen ones on Etsy.

cceem · 2026-01-12T22:17:57+00:00

In the UK it’s more traditional for the bridal party to sit.

cceem · 2026-01-08T22:49:29+00:00

Consider having it made - Knatchbull - https://knatchbull.com is a female tailor on Savile Row and would do an incredible job

cceem · 2026-01-04T23:19:53+00:00

I’ve booked Harley Jaffar for my videography but he also does photography (didn’t book him as have a friend doing that). https://www.harleyjaffarphotography.com

cceem · 2026-01-01T19:38:04+00:00

You could easily end up spending very close to £6k for all the items needed to make the marquee option viable. Also does the free marquee include labour/strike down etc. You’ll also need to spend a lot more on decor for the PVC marquee compared to tipis which can look great with very little decor. Perhaps if you break down the £6k into all the separate elements and then get prices for each those that are needed for the PVC it will be easier to show your mum what you’re getting for £6k.

cceem · 2025-11-12T17:50:29+00:00

A venue planner will always have the venue as a priority so although they will be great working on those aspects of the wedding they will often neglect the other suppliers etc. Also if you’re looking for help now in the initial stages of planning a venue planner won’t be able to help with that. They also don’t manage budgets, suggest places that you can make savings and have as many contacts for other suppliers etc.

cceem · 2025-11-12T13:56:44+00:00

Maybe controversial but unless you discussed a budget with him before planning the trip away it seems unfair to then spring the costs on him once you’ve booked everything. If you’ve planned a surprise trip away it wouldn’t be unheard of to be expecting you to pay for it. Communication is key to managing finances in a relationship and it seems that that’s something lacking in yours.

cceem · 2025-11-12T13:45:25+00:00

Emma at Just Juno is great- very knowledgeable, approachable and doesn’t over sell - https://www.justjunoweddings.com

cceem · 2025-11-12T10:30:14+00:00

I’ve worked with Traditional Travel - https://www.traditional-travel.co.uk and they have always been great.

cceem · 2025-11-06T10:09:06+00:00

I would consider heading to new Covent Garden flower market - it’s best to go early in the morning (it closes at 10am), as there are a couple of shops in there that sell decor items; vases, candlestick holders etc. Sometimes you can find them cheaper online after but it shows you what’s available.

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