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Current Poll:

What sort of ceremony are you having?

Poll

  • Religious (40%)
  • Civil (60%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 24 June 2009:

How many bridesmaids are you having?

  • None (7%)
  • 1 (17%)
  • 2 (19%)
  • 3 (28%)
  • 4 (13%)
  • 5 (7%)
  • More than 5 (9%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 17 June 2009:

How much are you planning on spending on your wedding?

  • Under £10,000 (53%)
  • £10,001-£15,000 (24%)
  • £15,001-£20,000 (11%)
  • £20,001-£25,000 (6%)
  • £25,001-£30,000 (1%)
  • £30,001 + (5%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 9 June 2009:

What's your favourite flower?

  • Rose (38%)
  • Lily (19%)
  • Peony (9%)
  • Lily of the Valley (6%)
  • Tulip (11%)
  • Orchid (16%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 20 May 2009:

How did you choose your wedding venue?

  • It's near my family home (41%)
  • It's near my husband-to-be's family home (10%)
  • Internet research (29%)
  • Recommended by a friend (19%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 18 May 2009:

What will you do with your dress after the wedding?

  • Keep it to pass on (22%)
  • Keep it for the memories (60%)
  • Sell it (8%)
  • Donate it to a charity shop (2%)
  • Trash it! (1%)
  • Don't know! (8%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 18 May 2009:

How long have you been with your husband-to-be for?

  • Under a year (9%)
  • 1-3 years (28%)
  • 3-5 years (25%)
  • Over 5 years (39%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 12 May 2009:

What colour wedding flowers are you having?

  • White (27%)
  • Pink (17%)
  • Red (14%)
  • Purple/lilac/blue (19%)
  • Orange/yellow (10%)
  • Mixed (13%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 6 May 2009:

How are you wearing your hair for your wedding?

  • Up (27%)
  • Down (22%)
  • Some up some down (35%)
  • Don't know yet! (17%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 28 April 2009:

Will either of you be inviting exes to the wedding?

  • No (80%)
  • Yes, we both will (3%)
  • I am, he's not (12%)
  • He is, I'm not (6%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 22 April 2009:

Will your wedding photos be black and white or colour?

  • Black and white (1%)
  • Colour (4%)
  • Some of each (95%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 15 April 2009:

Have you bought your dress yet?

  • Yes (50%)
  • No (45%)
  • No, but I know which one I'm getting! (5%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 6 April 2009:

Lots of brides 'trash' their wedding dress after the big day for great photo opportunities - would you?

  • Yes, the pictures would be amazing (11%)
  • I'll see how I feel after the wedding (19%)
  • No way! Are you kidding? (70%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 1 April 2009:

What's your biggest wedding day fear?

  • Tripping up while walking down the aisle (11%)
  • Crying during my vows (21%)
  • Guests not having a good time (37%)
  • Getting a big spot (6%)
  • Bad weather (24%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 30 March 2009:

Are you going to buy your husband-to-be a present on your wedding day?

  • No (3%)
  • Yes (67%)
  • I hadn't even thought about it until now! (30%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 18 March 2009:

Who's taking your wedding photos?

  • A professional photographer (74%)
  • A friend who's good with a camera (26%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 11 March 2009:

Who's giving you away?

  • Dad (74%)
  • Mum (7%)
  • Sibling (7%)
  • Other relative (10%)
  • Friend (3%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 4 March 2009:

Are you nervous about the best man's speech?

  • No, I trust him (36%)
  • A little, but I'm sure it'll be fine (50%)
  • Yes, he might be totally inappropriate! (14%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 25 February 2009:

What are you doing for your first dance?

  • We're not having one (15%)
  • A practiced routine (24%)
  • Probably just shuffling around to our favourite song! (61%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 18 February 2009:

Have you gone over your original wedding budget?

  • Yes (43%)
  • No (17%)
  • Not yet, but I think we will! (40%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 9 February 2009:

How many guests are you having at your wedding?

  • Under 30 (10%)
  • 30-60 (16%)
  • 61-100 (34%)
  • 101-130 (22%)
  • 130+ (18%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 5 February 2009:

Are you going to make a speech on your wedding day?

  • Yes (30%)
  • No (51%)
  • I'd like to, but I'm not sure I'll be brave enough! (19%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 28 January 2009:

On a scale of 1 to 5, how stressful have you found planning your wedding?

  • 1 (5%)
  • 2 (10%)
  • 3 (45%)
  • 4 (30%)
  • 5 (10%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 21 January 2009:

What's the most important thing about your wedding day (apart from the groom, friends and family!)?

  • Flowers (2%)
  • Cake (0%)
  • Wedding dress (38%)
  • Food and drink (12%)
  • Venue (41%)
  • Honeymoon (7%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 14 January 2009:

Do you have an interfering mother-in-law-to-be?

  • Yes! She's a nightmare (13%)
  • A little, but I can cope (29%)
  • No, she's brilliant (58%)

Previous poll:

Tuesday, 6 January 2009:

How long have you been engaged for?

  • Less than a month (17%)
  • Less than six months (23%)
  • Less than a year (19%)
  • Over a year (41%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 25 December 2008:

What kind of honeymoon will you be having?

  • A citybreak, somewhere like Rome or New York (0%)
  • A traditional beach break on an island, like the Maldives (0%)
  • An action break, ski-ing or horseriding (0%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 17 December 2008:

What kind of cake will you be having at your wedding?

  • A classic, tiered sponge or fruit cake (62%)
  • Something modern like cupcakes or brownies (29%)
  • A selection of cheeses in a cake form (5%)
  • Something quirky like a jelly cake (4%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 10 December 2008:

How are you sending out your invitations?

  • Saving money and paper and doing it by email (6%)
  • Old fashioned paper invites (94%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 4 December 2008:

What are you asking your bridesmaids to do for your big day?

  • Have a fake tan (12%)
  • Get a manicure (15%)
  • Get their teeth whitened (4%)
  • Nothing, they're great as they are! (69%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 27 November 2008:

Recent research shows more couples are planning to get wed in the winter, as it's cheaper. Are you?

  • Yes, but I've also always loved the idea of a winter wedding (32%)
  • No, I'm sticking to summer, regardless of cost (68%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 20 November 2008:

Would you consider renewing your wedding vows in a few years' time?

  • Yes - it would be great to bring friends and family together again (31%)
  • Maybe - it would be nice to emphasise our commitment (25%)
  • No, I'd be happy just getting married once (44%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 13 November 2008:

How big is your wedding going to be?

  • Fewer than 50 guests, keeping it intimate (18%)
  • Between 50-100 guests, our closest friends and family (53%)
  • Over 100 guests, we want to celebrate with everyone we know (29%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 6 November 2008:

Will your wedding flowers be eco friendly?

  • Yes, they will all be local and seasonal (74%)
  • No, I'm having out of season, imported blooms (26%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 30 October 2008:

Would you consider doing a live webcast of your wedding for friends and family who couldn't make it?

  • Yes, it would be great to share it with them that way! (58%)
  • No, but I'll definitely email them photos of the day afterwards (42%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 23 October 2008:

Peaches Geldof admitted she rushed into marriage after only knowing her husband, Max Drummey, for a month. How long will you have been together before getting married?

  • Less than 6 months (3%)
  • 6 months - a year (5%)
  • 1 - 2 years (11%)
  • over 2 years (81%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 16 October 2008:

There's a new trend where brides trash their wedding dress after the big day. Would you?

  • No way, I want to keep it as a special memento (86%)
  • Maybe - I was thinking of selling it afterwards anyway (3%)
  • Yes - I'm not planning to wear it again! (11%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 9 October 2008:

If you were pregnant, would you wait until you'd had your baby to get married?

  • Yes, I don’t want to have a bump walking down the aisle! (59%)
  • No, I’d wear a nice maternity wedding dress! (41%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 2 October 2008:

Will you be using a wedding planner?

  • No, I want to do it all myself (84%)
  • Yes, I don't have enough time to do everything (12%)
  • Maybe, if it gets too much for me and my mum! (4%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 25 September 2008:

Would you consider getting married abroad if it meant your wedding would cost less?

  • No; no matter what the cost I want to get wed in my hometown (45%)
  • Yes; it will be more intimate, too (55%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 17 September 2008:

Are you considering taking out wedding insurance?

  • Yes; I'm worried the credit crunch will affect my suppliers (50%)
  • Maybe; we're spending a lot so it might be worth it (25%)
  • No; I'm trusting that there won't be any problems (25%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 11 September 2008:

How involved has your groom been in organising your wedding?

  • Not at all - he's left it all up to me (16%)
  • A little - he gives his opinion on things when I ask for it (61%)
  • A lot - he's turned into a proper groomzilla! (23%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 4 September 2008:

Should you throw your bouquet?

  • Yes, it's tradition! (54%)
  • No, I'd like to keep it as a memento (32%)
  • Not sure - I'll decide on the day (14%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 28 August 2008:

A new series of Don't Tell the Bride started this week. Would you let your husband-to-be organise your whole wedding?

  • Yes, I totally trust him to know my taste and wishes (42%)
  • No, never in a million years! (58%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 21 August 2008:

This week newly-married groom, Kris Dyer, has taken his wife's surname and become Mr Myddelton. What will you be doing?

  • Taking your husband's surname (67%)
  • Keeping your own (28%)
  • He's taking yours (5%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 14 August 2008:

What are you asking for as wedding gifts?

  • Traditional: homeware, etc (19%)
  • A donation to a charity (4%)
  • Travel vouchers for your honeymoon (77%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 14 August 2008:

What are you asking your guests for as wedding gifts?

  • You're having a tradtional gift list with homewares (0%)
  • You're asking your guests to make a donation to a charity of your choice (0%)
  • You want your guests to buy travel vouchers to contribute towards your honeymoon (100%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 7 August 2008:

Last week a couple got married dressed as characters from Cinderella. Are you having a themed wedding?

  • Yes, it's fun to do something a bit different on the day (10%)
  • No, I'm sticking with tradition (90%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 31 July 2008:

How do you plan to tone up for your big day?

  • Taking out gym membership (13%)
  • Going on a diet or eating more healthily (84%)
  • Having a little help, like lipo! (3%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 24 July 2008:

Is the credit crunch affecting how much you'll spend on your wedding?

  • You've saved for ages and are splashing out (50%)
  • The credit crunch has hit and you're doing it on a budget (50%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 3 July 2008:

Are you getting married on a Saturday?

  • Yes (0%)
  • No (0%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 16 June 2008:

Are you having a hen night, hen weekend or even a hen holiday?

  • not having a hen party (12%)
  • hen holiday (9%)
  • hen weekend (45%)
  • hen night (35%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 12 June 2008:

Are you wearing white on your wedding day?

  • Yes (72%)
  • No (28%)

Previous poll:

Wednesday, 28 May 2008:

Would you consider having cosmetic surgery for your wedding day?

  • Yes (25%)
  • No (75%)

Previous poll:

Monday, 12 May 2008:

Did you choose your own engagement ring?

  • Yes (53%)
  • No (47%)

Previous poll:

Friday, 25 April 2008:

Are you planning to use artificial flowers at your wedding?

  • No (80%)
  • Yes (20%)

Previous poll:

Thursday, 24 April 2008:

Are you spending the night before your wedding with your husband-to-be?

  • No (81%)
  • Yes (19%)

Previous poll:

Friday, 4 April 2008:

Are you inviting children to your wedding?

  • Yes (56%)
  • No (44%)
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