May 2011 brides

gandy

my date is the may 2nd (bank holiday here in NI but also in the south, and scotland) we had initally thought about the friday 29th april but one of the venues we were looking at already had a wedding that day so we then decided on the monday and it just happened to be the bank holiday!

worked out quite well for us, although because it's a bank holiday we're not getting a reduction from the hotel (which most other monday's would... they didn't have the friday 29th available either we checked that too!) but they did say they might negotiate on the price when we come to that time.

well i had to ask! :rotfl:

cheekydi

hellloooooo,

I had to come and share with you all becasue I feel like I could burst!! I have beeen petrified about trying on wedding dresses but on Sunday I went to a bridal store open day with my mum with the intention to just have a look at dresses. It took me about 5 minutes to get more than 5 steps through the door but bribed with a goodie bag I was in and looking at dresses before I knew it!!

I picked out three dresses to try on and the ladies in the store were amazing!!! they knew I was apprehensive so gave me lots of time and privacy (which was very kind of them considering we popped into an open day and didnt actually have an appointment!) Out of the three, one I didnt like, one I liked but have now gone off and one, funnily enough the first one I put on I absolutely loved!!

now I know that I will not spontaneously combust if I step in a bridal store the hunt for the dress is on, but the bar has been set and It's gonna take some beating, surely THE dress won't be the first dress I tired on, or will it!?!!?

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkk!!!

clearing_out_my_pockets

It could be... My dress is the first one I tried on. I made sure I tried some in styles I didn't think would suit me, just in case, but the one I loved before I tried it on turned out to be the one.

gandy

forgot to update - shoes can be ticked of the list! not only have i got a lovely traditional pair of ivory ones but i've got a lovely funky Iron Fist (I-Scream Purple Heel) pair to spend some time in as well. here are pics of both shoes

definitely getting a few pics of me in them funkies! hee hee

and also bit the bullet and went back to weight watchers (i've been a gold member for a while and need to loose 2 stone to get back to goal!)

glad i went back though at least i can get my weight down a bit and see how the dress fits and how much more i need to loose to make it be perfect!

laura2481

Hi all May2011 Brides
Thought I'd update where I am now gandy as prompted me

done
- venue booked
- registrar sorted and notice given
- hotel for night before and wedding night sorted
- photographer booked (doing us a deal but still £700 over budget, whoops )
- wedding dress chosen, almost. Just need confirmation from my mum and bridesmaid. Going to see it again 4/9/10 Here is dress: LINK will be in ivory though
- save the dates sent (used vistaprint)
- all stuff for wedding invites bought. Just need to assemble. And print info to put in the pocketfolds
-bought shoes and a handbag which (almost) matches.
-honeymoon booked
-Dj booked
-Cake maker booked
-company booked for chair cover hire and a sweetie buffet instead of favours

things to do now
- decide on florist
- order dress
-Assemble invites
-Make sure H2b sorts out the bespoke suit he wants and suits for other guys
-sort out bridesmaid

Wow- I've actually got loads done! Feel quite good now.

cheekydi

I'm super excited! I just had to come and say that I have ordered MY wedding dress and the birdesmiad dresses!!!

It's all very surreal!!! :O

gandy

just figured out 9 months and counting to the day and date until the wedding day :j:j:j

and here's the updated list of stuff i've got done so far

- venue booked
- church & priest booked
- car booked
- flowergirl dress bought
- photographer booked (anyone in Northern Ireland looking for a great photographer http://www.medialook.co.uk/ he's done gig photos for us in the past too!)
- wedding dress bought (here's the dress)
- save the dates bought
- wedding invites designed but still to be made and should come in way cheaper than we anticipated & here's the sample)
- traditional and funky shoes bought
- petticoat for under my dress bought
- cake topper bought
- table crystals bought (but underestimated how much we'd need, need to get more lol)
- felt and buttons bought to do a test bouquet (just need to get floral wire)
- decided which cake (going with m&s one) but still have to buy it

things to do now
- finally get those save the dates out.
- find a bridesmaids dress for my sister.
- organise an engagement shoot with photographer
- sort out church and evening music
- book pre-wedding course
- organise marriage notice application form

they're the immediate things to do, still have tons more mind you but we're getting there!

Sam1984

Just wanted to say hi ladies as i am a may 2011 bride to be too! 12th may to be precise! We are getting married in Mauritius!! Which is all booked! I have my dress and my bridesmaids dress, only having one - my little girl!! She looks gorgeous in her dress, think i may be slightly out shone there!! Just reading all of your posts made me feel very excited, so thought i would say hi!!

cheekydi

Hi Sam,

Welcome along! You're 2 days before me, May 14th in Hertfordshire Not quite as exotic as Maurtitius, although if we have any money for a honeymoon it is on our list of possible destinations!!

I ordered my dresses last Saturday, it's not sunk in yet, I can't help but keep peeking at pics of it!!!

Can't wait to build up to the big day with you! What colours your bridesmaid wearing??

Speak soon

Sam1984

Hi Cheekydi!!

It just hits occasionally that yes i am actually getting married! Scary, but in a good way:D

Only having one bridesmaid, she is wearing ivory the same as me (is my 8yr old daughter!) as i was worried about getting the right flowers/colours etc out there so thought this way i can go for some really colourful local ones for a splash of colour! That coupled with the scenery will hopefully look good!

What colours have you gone for? What style of dress?

xx