**October 2012 Brides and Grooms**

Nic_Noc_Noo

Hello everyone...long time no post! I can see everyone has been super busy and getting things organised - well done everyone!

Things are starting to shape up for us now:
- got the videographer confirmed, just need to sort out what music we want.
- photo 'must-have' list sorted and sent to photographer with examples
- tiara, jewellery, shoes, bag for me sorted
- shoes for OH almost sorted, he's seen the ones he wants and would like his best man and usher to wear - they just all need to go and buy them! FOG and FOB are wearing their own.
- Second batch of invites have been sent out (Welsh contingent, Yorkshire contingent had theirs earlier in the year so they could book their accommodation)
- Started to make my place cards so have been enjoying all the bone folding! lol just need to start printing out the names when they start coming in and gluing those bits on.
- Centrepieces are coming along, my mum is currently making the flower arrangements to tie to the lanterns, sent me a pic of one and it looks great.
- quotes received from ebay florists for bouquets, buttonholes and cake flowers - have decided these orchids: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350499724438?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649#ht_1197wt_1037

Things to do:
- having hair trial end of July, so looking at styles at the moment.
- need to go and buy some decent make up as doing my own on the day and need to practice (only wear it when I go out which is very rare these days!)
- get Pageboy and Flowergirl shoes, having to leave these closer to time as they keep growing!! lol
- table plan to sort (but suppose can wait until nearer the time)
- keep buying more sweetie jars for candy buffet...not buying the sweets yet as they WILL get eaten! lol

Oh and have lost half a stone which i put on after having my initial dress fitting - good job too as it only just fit me when I ordered it!! lol

johannalf88

Well done on the weight loss Nic Noc! :j

We have also done our 'must have' list for the tog- just need to send it off with the remainder of the balance. It's not due till end of July but will send them both off early- my ISA is getting full, so trying to avoid putting money in to immediately take it out!

We haven't had any no's with our RSVPs yet, which is nice. Our friends who would have to travel have all verbally said they are coming, n it's really nice they are making the effort. I know 1 person almost certainly won't be coming, but I haven't really include her in the numbers! :rotfl: n our other friend who we didn't think would make it may be in the country after all. makes it slightly more likely he will come, being in the right country helps! :rotfl:

We also got another gift pledge last night: :eek: OHs godmother was over the top generous! I am now really worried that people are giving so much, n they are goig to be dissapointed with what they get at the wedding! (I no, I no, you don't give to recieve, but people have been waayy to generous!)

Nic_Noc_Noo

johannalf88 wrote: »

Well done on the weight loss Nic Noc! :j THANK YOU

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We haven't had any no's with our RSVPs yet, which is nice. Our friends who would have to travel have all verbally said they are coming, n it's really nice they are making the effort. I know 1 person almost certainly won't be coming, but I haven't really include her in the numbers! :rotfl: n our other friend who we didn't think would make it may be in the country after all. makes it slightly more likely he will come, being in the right country helps! :rotfl: Only had a couple of NO's but we knew they wouldn't come anyway

Forgot to mention - having my ridiculously early hen night on 7 July, my mum and SIL2B both on hols when I originally wanted to have it (inconsiderate if you ask me ) and as I no longer have a CBM (long story which I will not bore you with as it peeves me when I think about it), within the last half hour I received a box of goodies to make up the Hen Party goody bags a bit cheesy but no one else has thought to buy owt (other than my mum) then I thought I would do them myself!

johannalf88

I am really hoping my sister has got t-shirts or something for mine. I don't really 'do' outrageous sashes/ lights/ l plates etc, but I am hoping she has got something! Trying to trust her though...!

stir_crazy

I think I prefer the sashes over the tshirts - at least you can take them off and go incognito. Although no chance of that for my hen as I bet my BM will be dressing me up veil, L plates and all. Thats what we did to her

Nic_Noc_Noo

well i have bought myself a flashing sash, a tiara with veil attached, an L plate to pin to the back of the sash. for the hens they are getting a hen tiara, hen bubbles, willy whistle, a pink lei, hen party badge and a party popper all put together in a purple cello bag. got everything from here (except the badges): http://www.partypuffin.co.uk/party-supplies/Occasion/Hen-Party/browseCatalogue

stir_crazy

Haha, just had a look, loving the mould a willy game!!!

double_mummy

heya all

I have had a busy busy weekend
-got the kids packs sorted crayons etc
-emergency kits for me and OH done - paracetamol mints etc
-dads suit bought
-dads waistcoat ordered
-OHs suit collected
-found a new photographer
-menu tasting arranged
-booked OH hair and cut throat razor shave for night before wedding
-booked hotel room for night before and night after
-decided on and booked honeymoon
-got deed poll forms
-bought wedding rings
-sorted out last BMs fitting
-sorted out dressmaker for my alterations
-done another huge vistaprint order
-booked wedding car
-bought stupid chauffer hat for friend driving the car
-done up instructions on how i want the reception room set up
-checked with flowers and cake suppliers both good
-got date to meet with DJ
-written out most invites and envelopes (posting tomorrow)
-sorted my hair and make up trial
-found hair dos for BMs
-paid for hen and stag dos (we have no idea stand in best man and MOH organising)
-got MOG dress (needs to be made shorter but thats a job for another day)
-finished picking songs for the ceremony
-picked readings
-picked witnesses (his mum and my dad)
-ordered helium for balloons

so i am quite proud of myself especially doing it all whilst being hungover (friends bday friday night lol) still lots to do but the list is now more green than red YAY

hope everyone has had a good weekend xxxx

johannalf88

Had a quite productive weekend too.

Finally got the house tidied! :rotfl:

On wedding front got the email Invite done for our travelling friend, just need to send it (its an video invite.)

Also wrote list of 'essential' photo's for photographer & wrote and posted balance- so thats all paid off early.

Sorted photo for passport, just need to print it tomorrow. Then sign and send of on Thursday / Friday.

Also done the 'knowledge development' exams for our scuba diving, need to get them marked on Tuesday, then we are ready to dive on the honeymoon once it is booked. OH is starting to get as impatient as me regarding booking it! But its about 6 more weeks.

lazer

You have all been busy at the weekend - we weren't quite as busy!

Well - we managed to get 3 invitations made - only 97 to go (plus evening ones!), but its a start!

This weeks to do list
Tonight - Go to the priest
Others - Review the budget, check what needs paid when!
Favours - more work on them!
Honeymoon clothes - more shopping (such hard work)

Weekend - Sort out rings (order mine anyway!) and make more invitations. (more than 3 this time lol!)

Invitations due to go out at start of August, with the evening invitations in September so plenty of time

Total to do list
Improtant
Sort Transport (OH)
Sort Suits (OH)
Sort Bridesmaid Shoes (Me)
Flowergirl/payboy oufits (Not to August to allow them to grow!)
Sort Order of Service (Including select readings & music!)
Make & send invitations

Smaller things
Lose Weight (1st Fitting 16th August!)
Sort out clothes for Hen weekend
Book Accommodation near airport for start of honeymoon (Cannot wait!)
Hair and make up trials (Going to do for hen night!)
All final organising - meetings with band to confirm music, photographer, hotel etc etc etc