July 2012 Brides and Grooms

jemb

PinkPrincess83 wrote: »

Welcome back Rach-I think its nice your ohs outfit will be a surpise- Im leaving my oh to sort out his outfit so it could well end up me first seeing it when I walk down the aisle, but I like this idea, and I like the idea of giving oh something to sort out all by himself. Im a little bit worried his brother will try and persuade to get some skinny russell brand kind of suit but my dad will be there aswell so hopefully he will make sure they get something I will approve off! (although he could wear t shirt and jeans and I wouldnt care as long as hes happy- and there!!:rotfl:). Sounds like your plans are coming together well.

Oh Jem- where are you going?

Bali! Cant wait now! :j We were going to g to Rome, but the hotel we wanted and for when and what we wanted to see, was about the same as a week in Bali, and we've had a bad year so need to crash in the Sun!

Lauralou

Hey everyone.

Welcome Alice - i have added you to the list on the first page:)

I have read back ladies but i've forgotten what i was going to say so ill try my best!!

:jfor booking for honeymoon Jem

Emma - nice list! You've done really well getting alot done:)

Melaine - sorry to hear your having trouble with your venue. Hope you get things sorted soon.

Tracey- Hope the scan goes ok Monday please report back to let us know how it went.

No wedding news from me. OH has now decided he wants to sort out the rings!Typical bloke keeps changing his mind!! Still unsure what to do about the invitations. I think i might see if OH mum can help in any way.
I had to go for a growth scan yesterday because i was measuring small for my dates but baby is ok measuring fine:DWas really nice to see baby again

MrsDrink

Day1: Been very sensible food wise. Went to a Body Balance (Pilates) class after work.
It is 15 weeks till February when my wedding dress shouldbe ready for a fitting - that is 1lb a week - I'd be happy with that but I must pull my finger out and stop this dilly dallying!!

Have started packing for our holiday - consisting of putting our wetsuits in the suitcases and putting the suncream in. Cannot wait to go! Can't believe I have only 6 school days left - it feels like an AGE ago since I booked it!!

Emma - I am loving my phone. I think the only thing I'd criticise it for would be it's processor is slower than the iPhone 4. But as it's half the price I'm really not complaining!

It's been ages since I did a list - but then not much has happened for ages - don't think there is anything to update on it!

FutureCooper

Been to view another venue . . . Happy Bride to be again!! :j

We have provisionally booked it as there co-ordinator (owners daughter) is on holiday. We had a good look round and viewed their function room. Its huge, has its own bar and snug area, large dance floor and another huge space for the band. Then they have patio doors all along the wall that open out onto the gardens and a patio seated area. We have full exclusive use to all these areas. Due to us only having 30 guests they will seat us in the Dining room of the Hotel for our Wedding breakfast and serve our 'arrival' drinks on the patio. So it really feels like we are getting to use the whole of the Country House. There will be no clearing day guests out of the area whilst they re set the room! So it feels like a real bonus and i can't believe it is cheaper than the original venue.

So i'm finally :T and if we lose our deposit we will accept it, although with no Terms and Conditions or contract given to us and a hand written receipt for my deposit we will try. Got nothing to lose!

PinkPrincess83

LauraL- glad to hear your sizing scan went ok.

JemB- Bali sounds amazing, youll have an amazing time.

Natalie- I was looking at my friends phone today, im sure its the same as yours but think ive ruled it out as I do occassionally drop my phone and I think the screen would crack way too easily. It does look so nice though!

Melanie- :j:j:j, your new venue sounds amazing, and thats great that its less in price aswell.

FutureCooper

Natalie - well done on the healthy eating. I have been on it for 15 weeks now and i have slowly lost 16lbs in total. I haven't been 100% at all but I am really struggling at the moment and just can't focus on it and i'm beginning to panic as i'm still at least a stone short of getting my dress near me!!

Laural - pleased the pregnancy is going well. Baby will be here in no time!

Jemb - Bali . . . sounds relaxing. even the word Bali sounds relaxing!

Emma - i'm copying your list!!!!!!!!!!

MrsDrink

PinkPrincess83 wrote: »

Natalie- I was looking at my friends phone today, im sure its the same as yours but think ive ruled it out as I do occassionally drop my phone and I think the screen would crack way too easily. It does look so nice though!

It's been out for about 3-4 weeks on O2 and Virgin, but only came out on Friday on Orange - lol typical!!

Melanie - I wish I could say we can spur each other on lol but even that won't help me - I just need to get my head in gear. I need to remind myself that work controls enough of my life and that I need to stop it from controlling my weight as well.

Right I think I'm going to update my list - lol be back soon!

PinkPrincess83

Why does losing weight have to be so difficult! I do well for like 3 or 4 weeks then have a bad week and it all goes wrong! So far have been good this week, I did very well today and didnt open the big bag of malteasers a colleague got me- they are still sat unopen in my drawer!

When you do your lists let me know if you realise ive missed something off, judging by my still to do list loads!:D Ive been trying to google to get some centre piece ideas but havent seen much I like, they are either too small or too big!:rotfl:

Melanie- your doing fab with your weight loss. A big well done.

MrsDrink

I'm not sure when I last did this - There is one back from 15th August - shocking if I haven't done an update since then!! Cor can tell work is taking over!!


Anyways:



Time to an update.
(Orange = organised but not completed. Green = nothing left to do/done other than pay. Red = needs thinking about).

Invites & Stamps - just have to decide what I'm doing with addressing the envelopes.
Thank you Cards (with CD) & Stamps - These are all ready for writing and sending.
Registry Office - Need to sit down with MrD and choose our vows etc. and pay 6 weeks before
Notice - Done
Marriage Certificate - we'll get it when the ceremony is done (plus one spare copy).
Rings - My ring is bought. MrD just needs to decide whether he would like a ring and if so what sort etc.
Wedding Dress - Just need to go for fittings.
Underwear
My shoes - Ha not sure what colour to do this in - I need to check my MissKG ones go with the dress, if not I will get the Else Chianti shoes.
Accessories - I have one necklace but need to check it goes with the dress.
Hair - Decisions decisions - last time I updated this I said I will have my hair down but I'm swinging back to thinking about having it up. I need to check a white gerbera from my bouquet will go with the dress, if not I may buy a hair comb.
Makeup - I have my foundation, blusher and lipstick sorted, I just have to have a play around with my eyeshadow.
Flowers
MrD's suit - MrD's mum is going to help sort this one out - take him suit shopping etc.
MrD's shoes
BBQ for after the ceremony - Need to break it down into quantities etc.
Marque for the garden party
Seating - Just need to pay off the rest of the bill.
Alcohol- Beginning to collect this. (If anyone spots any Echo Falls Pinot Grigo cheap can you let me know?!)
Catering for the party - Plates, glasses & cutlery sorted - Just need to order the food from Asda/Tescos.
Cake - Need to practice making cheesecakes, and then make some for freezing closer to the date.
Decorations - I have: 56 Paper hearts, Mr & Mrs fork/spoon, 12 jam jars with tealights, Mr & Mrs wooden letters, Gazebo with bows, white table cloth with burgundy runner, burgundy swags, white napkins with burgundy ribbons, 21 Cloud 9s, Table confetti, Gerberas on chairs, Fairy Lights on legs of gazebo, and 12 garden candles.
Entertainment - We need to sit down and plan our music. I also need to buy a giant jenga.
Hen night - I just need to get the restaurant booked for tea.
Stag night - He can organise that!
New additions:
Photographer - Booked - just have to pay off the remainder.
Wedding Insurance - Done.


So things left to do:


MrD's mum and MrD to go suit, shirt and tie, shopping
Buy a giant jenga
Learn to Dive
Book Honeymoon & pay
Buy Alcohol
Mark's ring
Organise Hen do restaurant
Finalise Guest List
Post invites
Decide where my family are to go on the day of the wedding
email maps & directions
Organise Stag do
Pay off remainder of photographer
sort out music for the party
Pay remainder of hiring the chairs
Practice making cheesecakes
Order passport in change of name
Discuss ceremony plan with Mark
Sort out what photos etc would like from photographer
Pay registry office fees & send off ceremony plan
Cut the Hedges, mow the lawn
Finish off paper hearts
Order cheesecake ingredients
Order freezable foods & food for the BBQ
Receive Tescos Delivery of cheesecake ingredients
Make cheesecakes - cut into individual sizes, freeze
Make sure Mark has enough deoderant/aftershave
Order fresh foods (for the buffet)
Go on Hen day
Get hair dyed and cut
Get a pedicure and manicure
Get a body scrub
Go out for tea with CBMIIWHO
Receive Tescos Delivery of freezable foods and BBQ stuff
Tidy up house
Make buffet signs
Pop to tescos to get last minute bits for BBQ
Give Rings to Mark
Give Mark Buttonholes
Give Mark anniversary card & gift
Get married.
Have BBQ
Pay for marriage certificates
Let everyone know change of email address
Begin notifying change of name
Put tablecloth, runner & some table confetti over the table in the dinning room
Organise drinks & glassware on said table
Tidy up again
Put gazebos up
Receive Tescos Delivery of fresh produce
Nails touch up
Hang anniversary cards up
Blow up balloons
Tie balloons into cloud 9s
Mow the lawns & hedges again
Tie ribbon and gerberas on the side of the chairs?, store in garage? (OR put them out in the garden).
Put tablecloth & runner over the kitchen worktops
Sprinkle table confetti
Put out platters/bowls
Put the cutlery/plates out
Put Mr & Mrs sign up
Clean bathrooms/loos
Hang balloons around the house
Tie ribbon bows on the torches
Pop to tescos to get last minute bits for buffet
Put Mr & Mrs spoon & fork out
Put cake stand out
Defrost cheesecakes and place onto the cake stand
Hang paper hearts around garden
Tie ribbon bows to gazebo legs
Put chairs out (OR tie on ribbons & gerberas)
Hang balloons around the garden
Place candles in the ground.
Put glass jars out on the path
Light glass jars
Make buffet
Hoover
Take Bun upstairs
Take photos before guests arrive
Set up speakers & sort out music
Put out Jenga and Smite games
Put lights around gazebo legs
Have a party.
Go on Honeymoon!
Finish notifying change of name
Visit Grandma's grave
Sort out gift for brother's wedding
Attend Brother's wedding

MrsDrink

It is 277 days, 17 hours, 0 minutes, 18 seconds until Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 14:00
:T:T:T
(It is officially under 40 weeks away).