Calling all December 2009 Brides

hels102

Tigerlilley and kelda your cakes sound fab! I'm still undecided about what to do I was going to get the tesco cakes and get it decorated.
I went to the florist today nearly fell of the chair when she said she doesn't usually cater for wedding in December:rolleyes: but luckily I buy alot of cellophane off her through the year so she's agreed to do them!

I'm feeling way to relaxed about the whole thing, I've still got loads to do, I've not even decided on the favours yet! Do I need to be worrying?
My dress is ready,shoes, I know who's doing my hair and make up, my OH hasn't decided on his suit yet... my pageboy (our 3yr old son) I'm going to get his suit from debenhams and my flowergirls dress. I've got the kids party packs crayons etc to keep them entertained, also bought the champagne bubbles 6 for £1! and that's as far as i'm at!

Tigerlilley1980

Thanks Hels, I'm really excited about my cake now, I have ordered it today. It is costing £105 for three tiers of sponge, and that includes the decoration. The girl who is making it had made lots of different mini cakes up to try the different flavours of sponges, I came out feeling a bit sick because I ate so much!!!

Hels did you get the bubbles from Poundland, I have those aswell, major bargain!!

I think you are doing well Hels although if it was me I would probably be a nervous wreck, although that is just me I can't stand not being organised lol!! I think I get it from my Mum, lol!!


Here's a link to the cake we have chosen, but the crystals are all clear!

http://www.yummycakecompany.co.uk/Images/Cakes/Wedding%20Cakes/Stacked%20Wedding%20Cakes/jewelled-wedding-cake.gif

Our topper is a monogram one of our initials which I got for £10 on Ebay. It is mirrored and I think it will look fab!

This week I am going to see if I can buy all the makeup I need for the day. Avon have just delivered a book with loads of half price and bargain goodies, so I am going to read it in bed tonight and get some inspiration!

I promise I will put pics on of all the bits I have made tomorrow, just been so busy, I haven't had time!

Hope you are well girlies!!
Tiger xxx

kelda_shelton

I ordered one of the chinese lanterns from play.com to try it out before making a decision about whether to buy for our evening do. Got the parcel today and they sent me ten by accident! Result!! So payed £2.79 and should have been £17.99!!!

Going to try one or two out on Wed night when my Mums over....

kelda_shelton

Lydia82 wrote: »

We're getting married in The Peak District in a manor house

Wow! Gorgeous!

Tigerlilley1980

Well done you Kelda, that's a bonus! Do let me know what they are like! xxx

kelda_shelton

Its raining & windy here in Scotland at the mo. Hoepfully it'll have calmed down by tonight so i can try it out.

On another note, I told you about the ridiculous quote I got for the hairdresser.

well just got a quote from a mobile hairdesser in the area that has a big advert on yell.com. I called a few places that were mobile but she got back to me & left me an answerphone message within 24 hours.

I called her back and you could hear her kids in the back so I'm guessing this is an extra money earner for her.

Really nice and quoted £10pp to put hair up. £5 for my hair up trial and £6 to blow dry my mum's hair! And then she said, ach just call it £60.

£60 v £365 .. no difference eh!!! I had budgeted £110 for 5 people so 6 people for £60 is brill!

so I'm getting a trial sooner rather than later in 2 weeks so i can see what i think of her. If she's good than at that price I'd be prepared to do a Bridesmaid trail too if they want it! And get the two flowergirls hair done on the day too!!

kelda_shelton

Tigerlilley1980 wrote: »

Where is everyone from? I'm from Carlisle and getting married at
http://www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk/carlisle/

It's getting really exciting now, 15 weeks on Saturday, omg!!

Tiger xxx

Very nice! I couldnt view on that site it kept going weird but saw pics here of it http://www.laterooms.com/en/hotel-pictures/99832_the-lakes-court-hotel-carlisle.aspx Just had a £1million refurb ..looks lovely!

MustStopSpending23

Rosie75 wrote: »

I'm getting married on 19 Dec in our village church. We're having a meal for 35 people in a gorgeous country pub (log fires, mulled wine, roast goose - all very wintery), followed by an evening reception for about 70.
Oh, and I'm having a red dress, which I absolutely love: http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=J1076

I'm not getting married until Aug 2010 but I was just being nosey through this thread. Anyway, I just wanted to say your dress is absolutely gorgeous and I'm sure you will look even better in it. I can't wait to see your photos :-) x

Tigerlilley1980

Hi there must stop spending, feel free to nosy, you might get some ideas!

Kelda it is fab, looks even better in real life. They are classing it as a boutique hotel now and for what we are getting for the price we are paying we are quite chuffed, considering they have just started charging for room hire which we don't have to pay, yay!!

Tiger xxx

Tigerlilley1980

Hi everyone, although a little late here are some pics of the tings I have made!

The pics really don't do them justice





Here is a pic of how I want my hair



and here is apic of the cake I amhaving, only mine is 3 tiers with burgundy ribbon underneath the crystal bit and all the crystals will be clear!



And for those of you who haven't seen them in my other thread here is a pic of me in my dress. Ignore the bra straps, it was a very quick try on!!!