2 months to plan a wedding!

ticklepenny_2

History

OH proposed in May 2008 and we were planning on getting married August 2010 with a big do (£6k 150 guests), however in October 2008 we found out we were pregnant and DD arrived May 2009. I put on way too much weight whilst pregnant and so decided I wanted to lose some before we got married so we set a date for August 2011. Amusingly we found out we were pregnant again July 2010 and so decided that with 2 little ones it may be best to delay till 2012. However friends and family have been saying we should just get married and have a quick small do. The other thing that has worried some family and friends is that in July 2010 OH had 2 strokes (only 38 years old) luckily it was in his visual cortex so he has only lost some peripheral vision, no other problems.

Now

Last night I was on the phone to my mum who mentioned the smaller ceremony again whilst on speaker phone. Me and OH discussed it and agreed that now is as good a time as any and that we just want to be married and yes a party would be nice but being married sooner would be nicer. Rang my mum (the financier) back and said ok then how about 22nd December 2010. SO that is how it came to be that I am 5 months pregnant and planning a wedding in 2 months. lol

sammy_wheeler

congrats!!
it is possible. what would you like?
first thing is to book a venue and get a registar. have you got a venue in mind. have you book that asap with it being close to christmas
how many people would attend?
what about a dress?
have you got a colour scheme in mind?

missknixon

You will need to look at where you want to get married. It will be 16 weeks for me planning the whole thing and I have had most things done for ages now! It took about a month to do the basic ringing round/ booking! Then it has just been me obsessing - my OH wishes we had got married in August - I wouldn't have been as unbearable to live with!

Being almost Christmas unless you have somewhere in mind you may struggle- unless you just want a registry office do and a get together in a pub/ restaurant!

Congratulations anyway and good luck - one piece of advice is to let people help and not do the whole thing on your own!

shellsuit

That's a wonderful date to be married ~ it's my birthday!

Where will you be married and do you have a lot of things to sort and buy as we can all help! xx

ticklepenny_2

Wedding date Date 22/12/2010

So far today.....
Ceremony Venue - Registry Office - Provisionally Booked
Appointment for notices - Booked 27/10/2010
Restaurant for meal after - Provisionally Booked

We can only have 20 to the ceremony and this guest list has been decided. We are planning on inviting a few more to the meal after to help us celebrate so in total we are thinking of having up to 30 people.

missknixon

ticklepenny wrote: »

Wedding date Date 22/12/2010

So far today.....
Ceremony Venue - Registry Office - Provisionally Booked
Appointment for notices - Booked 27/10/2010
Restaurant for meal after - Provisionally Booked

We can only have 20 to the ceremony and this guest list has been decided. We are planning on inviting a few more to the meal after to help us celebrate so in total we are thinking of having up to 30 people.

Perfectly do-able! You seem to have thought about this which is good! It will be perfect and as people said don't hesitate to ask of you want any help! x

shellsuit

ticklepenny wrote: »

Wedding date Date 22/12/2010

So far today.....
Ceremony Venue - Registry Office - Provisionally Booked
Appointment for notices - Booked 27/10/2010
Restaurant for meal after - Provisionally Booked

We can only have 20 to the ceremony and this guest list has been decided. We are planning on inviting a few more to the meal after to help us celebrate so in total we are thinking of having up to 30 people.

So you're both off to give notice next Wednesday, how exciting!! :j:j

Do you have anything in mind for what you will wear? x

ticklepenny_2

shellsuit wrote: »

So you're both off to give notice next Wednesday, how exciting!! :j:j

Do you have anything in mind for what you will wear? x

Well I am slightly limited in my options due to being a size 24..... and pregnant lol. So I have found this dress and am planning on having it in red. I know there are some horror stories about these things but I have limited options and have known a couple of friends who have used them in the past so am feeling relatively confident.

I was always going to have a red and white wedding so it fits quite well seasonally.

So excited about notices and everything

shellsuit

ticklepenny wrote: »

Well I am slightly limited in my options due to being a size 24..... and pregnant lol. So I have found this dress and am planning on having it in red. I know there are some horror stories about these things but I have limited options and have known a couple of friends who have used them in the past so am feeling relatively confident.

I was always going to have a red and white wedding so it fits quite well seasonally.

So excited about notices and everything

Wow, you don't beat about the bush do you lol!!!

So it seems you're basically sorted doesn't it ~ don't forget to wear comfy shoes though, my feet killed me, can't imagne how they would have been if I was pregnant too!

Aww, I'm so excited for you both! :T

Make-it-3

The dress is lovely Ticklepenny. Good you've got the reception venue sorted as that I thought would be the trickiest thing with Christmas.

If you're into the whole Christmas thing I would definitely pick up this as a theme which will match the dress perfectly. How about some holly in the bouquet?

Otherwise, my advice is don't panic, its all do-able in two months and keep it simple - its about the two of you cementing your family bond.

missknixon

ticklepenny wrote: »

Well I am slightly limited in my options due to being a size 24..... and pregnant lol. So I have found this dress and am planning on having it in red. I know there are some horror stories about these things but I have limited options and have known a couple of friends who have used them in the past so am feeling relatively confident.

I was always going to have a red and white wedding so it fits quite well seasonally.

So excited about notices and everything

My dress is red! That is a very good colour! :T:D:T

Sorry I am a tad biased!