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How much notice do florists need for cancellations?

I booked a florist a while back but I've since found one I like better. I paid a deposit for the first florist, but I'm wondering how much notice vendors usually need for cancellations?

Updated : 31/05/2017

13 answers

How long does a civil ceremony take?

I'm having a civil ceremony but I don't know how long it should be to give me enough time to do photos after and also not bore my guests? How long does the average civil ceremony take?

Updated : 31/05/2017

16 answers

Can a spray tan stain my dress?

is this something that happens?? ive never had a spray tan before so i dont really know what to expect.

Updated : 31/05/2017

2 answers

How to make your ceremony and reception work in one location?

Im planning to have both my ceremony and my reception in the same room. How would I change the decor etc if everyones still in there lol thanks xx

Updated : 31/05/2017

9 answers

Do I Need A Wedding Planner?

I've Heard Mixed Reviews On Wedding Planners. Do I Really Need One? What Do I Get For My Money?

Updated : 31/05/2017

7 answers

where would you go to shop for your wedding gown the city of Melbourne or suburbs.

Where is the best place to shop for Wedding gowns the city or suburbs.

Updated : 30/05/2017

1 answers

Can I get married in a church if Im not religious?

Im worried about the weather so Im looking for an indoor ceremony venue. Theres a church right next door to my mum's house so I thought I might have it there. But Im not religious. Can I have a civil ceremony in a church??

Updated : 29/05/2017

14 answers

Can you wear both a veil and a headpiece?

Hi! I want to wear a veil at my ceremony but I also want to wear my grandmothers headpiece. I feel like my hair will look clustered. Is there any way to wear both at the same time without it looking weird? and if the headpiece is over the veil, then wont it ruin everything when I take the veil off?? Thanks!

Updated : 29/05/2017

2 answers

Should we have first dance lessons?

Neither of us can dance so we're considering getting lessons for our first dance. But we don't want anything too choreographed and awkward so we don't want to pay for full on routine dancing. Is it worth paying for dance lessons and will we benefit from them?

Updated : 29/05/2017

6 answers

Band or DJ or both?

I'm thinking about having a live band during the ceremony, and a DJ at night. How much realistically should I expect to pay for each? Or should I just go with one for the entire day?

Updated : 29/05/2017

13 answers