July 2012 Brides and Grooms

MrsDrink

OMG liz - no internet for 3 weeks!!! GULP that'll take us into July!! I would just cry if I couldn't have you lot to hold my hand in these few weeks of "OMG it's getting so close now". Lol sorry - I don't mean to panic you!!

PinkPrincess83

lizd87 wrote: »

I've just been for a long run My scales really aren't shifting though...
Spent most of the day making place cards (that are also bookmarks - lame, possibly) and now trying to shop around for little compact mirrors for bridesmaids presents.

We're moving on monday, 350 miles - eek! that's more stressful than the wedding at the mo! And just found out we're not going to have internet in the new house for 3 weeks, agghhh!

Good luck with moving. Is your wedding where you currently live or where you will be living? and :eek: at no internet for 3 weeks!!

lizd87

I know Orange said they'd be able to swap us straight over, but they've now told us that they can't. I think I'll have to go and get one of those dongles or something, there's literally no way i can do all my final preps with no internet!

The wedding's nearer to where we're moving to- currently in Lancaster in the north west, and moving to Winchester. Getting married near Portsmouth. So will be much closer.

All the diet motivation on here is doing me good though!

lizd87

MrsDrink wrote: »

L – Cockaleekie soup

Everytime I read this it makes me laugh (and not I'm not immature!) what on earth is cockaleekie soup?!!

MrsDrink

lizd87 wrote: »

Everytime I read this it makes me laugh (and not I'm not immature!) what on earth is cockaleekie soup?!!

It's a scottish chicken and leek soup Yum!! (Mine is homemade - I do a big pot of it and can get up to 12 portions at a time!)

PinkPrincess83

lizd87 wrote: »

I know Orange said they'd be able to swap us straight over, but they've now told us that they can't. I think I'll have to go and get one of those dongles or something, there's literally no way i can do all my final preps with no internet!

The wedding's nearer to where we're moving to- currently in Lancaster in the north west, and moving to Winchester. Getting married near Portsmouth. So will be much closer.

All the diet motivation on here is doing me good though!

Oh, your another south coast bride! Theres a few of us on the thread.

wanchai_2

BabyBoots wrote: »

Wanchai - I don't know what a bateau neckline is - can I see a pic of your dress? Do look after yourself - you might find yourself fainting or worse from not eating enough, and you don't want t get ill in the next few weeks. (Trust me, illness amongst key wedding party members is incredibly stressful for all concerned.)

Well, if it helps any of you dieters and weight watchers feel better, I'm 10st 8.5, about a stone adrift from my target of 9st 9 (which I was before OH moved in 2 years ago ). My BMI of 25.0 only lasted a couple of days after I recovered from my cold a few weeks back! Even though I'm recording my weekly weigh ins and measures, I know the real goal is to look nice in my dress on the day, rather than be any particular size, and the measuring is just a way of me monitoring how I'm progressing with healthy eating and exercise.

I've never really dieted, so I can see why my scales aren't budging! Today I had:

Porridge (with a little coconut, chocolate & syup)
Dried apricots & raisins
Lentil soup and a little bread roll
Chicken & veg stir fry with rice.

This is quite restrained for me, we both normally like to cook interesting dinners, and do like the odd bit of chocolate/cake!

We've knocked a few things more off the wedding to-do list; 22 things left to do in June. I had two favour ideas (one make, one buy) and an idea of something else to make for the wedding, that would take about a day or two to make and cost about £50 for the materials. My sister and OH have talked me out of making the favours, and making the other idea, on the grounds of time, hassle and money. Maybe they know they're the ones that would be dealing with a stressy BabyBoots if I waste too much time making stuff when I'm so busy!

I didn't think we were having evening guests, but OH is thinking of inviting work people. I said if he does we need to get the invites out this week, or they'll feel like an afterthought - added it to the list!

I'm off to body balance - just about regained the use of my body afer circuits on Sunday!

I don't actually have a pic of my dress. It's a high, straight-ish (but slightly scooped) neckline - think Audrey Hepburn style. With a nipped-in waist and full skirt. Lace overlay, satin waistband, satin buttons at the back (which I LOVE).

Thanks for the concern, and yay for you going to body balance!! :T Hurrah also for you getting so much ticked off too! Your porridge sounds amazing. Yummo!

The personal training was great, I also spoke to the dress shop lady, who is going to speak to the DM.

Liz - yikes!!! I'm another one who can't cope without this thread Good luck with the move xxx

fawny

Good luck Wanchai with shedding those extra few pounds, i'm sure you will do it & will look beautiful in your dress whatever you lose. Good luck to the rest of you July girls too who are still trying to lose weight.

wanchai_2

Morning all!!!

Still doing really well foodwise, I have discoevered some sort of iron will that I didn't know I had and am resisting all efforts by OH to get me to eat chocolate, bread etc.

We're going to the venue tonight for a 'final details' meeting - what should I be covering, in case I forget anything?

fawny wrote: »

Good luck Wanchai with shedding those extra few pounds, i'm sure you will do it & will look beautiful in your dress whatever you lose. Good luck to the rest of you July girls too who are still trying to lose weight.

Aw, thanks fawny!!! How are your own plans going? xx

wanchai_2

RSVP update:

Invited: 121 (a couple of last minute extras)
Yes: 91
No: 15
Ourstanding: 15

Come on the last 15!!!!

How many RSVPs are you gals waiting for? xx