Any 2013 Brides

eleanora_

Some might say crazy, others would say organised!

We've had a lovely weekend - we went to London for the day with my sister (bridesmaid), one of my friends from uni (she introduced me to H2B), the (female) best man, and my cousin who's over from Germany. So it ended up being a sort of engagement celebration really! Ideas for the stag do and hen do were bandied about (we might combine it into one bash and try and do a cheap weekend somewhere like Croatia), and we decided on a colour scheme (red and cream - there's lots of red and gold in the venue anyway so that helped decide it). It was great to catch up with everyone, and for everyone to meet each other as well - lots of story-sharing etc

We've started collecting addresses so we can send out save-the-date cards - we set up a private group on Facebook today, and added everyone we're inviting. We've had quite a few addresses already, so that's saving a lot of time and hassle

Dolly<3

Eleanora I love your private facebook group idea, hadn't thought of that! And sounds like a very fun weeeknd!

I went wedding dress shopping for the first time today and felt like an absolute princess (did make me want to tone up my bingo wings though and hopefully now might give me some motivation).

But I found a beautiful dress and it changed some of my ideas. Also made me realise you don't have to spend a ridiculous amount to get a gorgeous dress

How is everyone else getting on?

xxxx

abi-em-mum83

Right we have a definate date....getting married Saturday 25th May 2013!!! This will also be my h2b's 30th birthday! We've booked our band as well, and its a good job we did as its the last date they had free for that month!!!

Spencer_Li

abi-em-mum83 wrote: »

Right we have a definate date....getting married Saturday 25th May 2013!!! This will also be my h2b's 30th birthday! We've booked our band as well, and its a good job we did as its the last date they had free for that month!!!

Congratulations! Has it all become real now?!

Just being nosey, but what is the venue and who are the band?!

abi-em-mum83

Spencer_Li wrote: »

Congratulations! Has it all become real now?!

Just being nosey, but what is the venue and who are the band?!

Yeah its very real now! Came off the phone after booking and burst into tears of happiness! Never thought we'd be able to get a perfect venue for our budget!
The venue is the Palm Court Hotel Aberdeen, and the band will be Pepperpots!

rubysmummy_2

abi-em-mum83 wrote: »

Right we have a definate date....getting married Saturday 25th May 2013!!! This will also be my h2b's 30th birthday! We've booked our band as well, and its a good job we did as its the last date they had free for that month!!!

Wow were date twins!! I'm also 25th may, its a bank holiday aswell which is better as I have family coming down from Scotland so it gives them extra time before going back to work.

Update on wedding plans, I've changed my dress after oh saw a pic of my original dress and disliked it, anyway it worked out for the better as I then found my dream dress for 1000 cheaper!! My own super bargain.

Next is to see the priest which we r doing on Friday soooo excited!!

abi-em-mum83

rubysmummy wrote: »

Wow were date twins!! I'm also 25th may, its a bank holiday aswell which is better as I have family coming down from Scotland so it gives them extra time before going back to work.

Update on wedding plans, I've changed my dress after oh saw a pic of my original dress and disliked it, anyway it worked out for the better as I then found my dream dress for 1000 cheaper!! My own super bargain.

Next is to see the priest which we r doing on Friday soooo excited!!

Oh wow thats fab, will be so good having someone with the same date as us!!
Well done on finding your dress at such a bargain price!! Im dying to show my h2b a pic of my dress as he has such good taste and is usually spot on with what suits me, but he refuses as he wants to be suprised!

Well my MOH was over today and we must of made a gazillion lists lol! Got so many little touches I want to do, and on a budget, I think Im setting myself up for a pretty busy and stressful 22 months!lol.

schofield8883

Hi can anyone tell me what prices they are paying for ceromony and reception. I want to get married in a stately home (blickling hall) which is quoted for 1500 for 65 people in the garden room, to have the reception here too would be way to expensive but was going to have it at a permanent marquee at one of the country pubs which is £20 ph for a sit down meal can anyone tell me if these prices are cheap/expensive please!
Did want to get married in south africa found the perfect venue (glen afric) but oh wants his grandad to go because he hasnt got much family and at 90 it would never happen! still got my heart set on it but know where oh is coming from! just wanted my wedding pictures with elephants would be amazing but might have to wait till we renew the vows. (should really plan the wedding before the renewal lol)
Also anyone worried about getting married in 2013 because of the 13? silly question but dont like the idea but too soon to get married in 2012 and dont want to wait till 2014 because it seems like a life time away.
You all seem so organised! cant believe it i want to start buying etc but nowhere to put it all and wouldnt last long in my house with the kids running about.

abi-em-mum83

schofield8883 wrote: »

Hi can anyone tell me what prices they are paying for ceromony and reception. I want to get married in a stately home (blickling hall) which is quoted for 1500 for 65 people in the garden room, to have the reception here too would be way to expensive but was going to have it at a permanent marquee at one of the country pubs which is £20 ph for a sit down meal can anyone tell me if these prices are cheap/expensive please!
Did want to get married in south africa found the perfect venue (glen afric) but oh wants his grandad to go because he hasnt got much family and at 90 it would never happen! still got my heart set on it but know where oh is coming from! just wanted my wedding pictures with elephants would be amazing but might have to wait till we renew the vows. (should really plan the wedding before the renewal lol)
Also anyone worried about getting married in 2013 because of the 13? silly question but dont like the idea but too soon to get married in 2012 and dont want to wait till 2014 because it seems like a life time away.
You all seem so organised! cant believe it i want to start buying etc but nowhere to put it all and wouldnt last long in my house with the kids running about.

Hi we are getting married at an independent hotel, where we will have the ceremony and reception. We are £150 for the ceremony room including all decorations and £350 for minister to marry us. we are then having drinks reception for 60 people, with canapes,followed by 3 course meal, with wine, and drink of choice for toasts. table decorations are included (vases,mirrors,tealights,flowers), and an evening buffet of 7 items per person. Including a family room the night before and the complimentary bridal suite we are paying £2500! I thought that was a good deal, especially as the guests will be able to choose between 2 starters,3 mains and 2 desserts instead of having a set meal for all! I might be wrong though, that could be expensive!
Whats included for at your stately home for £1500?

Why not go to South Africa for your honeymoon and arrange a blessing ceremony? You could still have pictures with the elephants, and it would be a lovely romantic personal touch for you and your h2b!!!

schofield8883

that sounds like a really good deal with the stately home it is just the ceromony room chairs etc sounds a bit of a rip off considering what you have got for the same price might have another look around.

we could have the reception also at the stately home and they were going to charge £900 just for the lawn for it to go on then we would have to pay for marque food waiters etc etc ourselfs.

Might see what nice hotels we have round my neck of the woods thanks for the reply