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Eleven weeks to go
Posted by Jennifer on May 21, 2008 4:31 PM
THE time is drawing ever nearer. It is eleven weeks on Saturday to be precise. The bride diet hasn’t gone completely to plan with a heavy session weekend and not so much exercise but I have been getting up at 6am to run along the beach which is extremely good for me as I didn’t know there were two six o’clocks in a day!
They say bad luck comes in threes and I have experienced all three now so lets hope that’s it. I found out the shop I have bought my dress from has been sold to another company but have been re-assured it wont change anything (I hope not).
I then found out that the place Gareth is hiring his suits from has also sold out but again we are assured this will cause no problems. Then just to put the icing on the cake I received a letter to say the company I booked my honeymoon with have gone into liquidation! Good news all round then.
Luckily (yet again) the company have been bought so nothing could change but maybe the gods of fate are just trying to stress me out that little bit further. I am in full bridezilla mode so bring it on.
At the weekend I went to one of my good friends from school’s wedding. It was fabulous they really had thought of everything. As I watched her ad her new hubby on the dance floor, all I could think was this will be in 12 weeks and it really got me excited about it.
Louise had arranged for magicians to entertain and fireworks but the creme de la creme of the event (well for Louise especially) was the brand new Audi TT her husband had bought her. I felt like I was on an episode of Sweet 16!!! I hinted to Gareth what a lovely wedding gift that was and her murmured something under his breath about a toy one.
The day was lovely and went without a hitch. I am hoping to follow in her footsteps and I pray my day goes as well as hers did. She is one of my bridesmaids so she should know what she is doing.
I have attached pics for your entertainment - enjoy. One of me taking full advantage of the magician
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Well I am exhausted ...
Posted by Jennifer on April 15, 2008 4:39 PM
Well I am exhausted I thought I was an old lady who liked nothing more than snuggling in jarmies but apparently I still have a bit of life in me after two nights getting to bed at 6am.....
My Friend and one of my seven bridesmaids is getting married in 5 weeks and had her hen at centre parcs this week (but it was just a get together if they ask because you are not allowed to be a hen do).
Well all I can say is there were matching Pj's, big wigs, false lips, beer goggles L plates you name it and lots and loots of karaoke. It was good to see all the girls and talk weddings.
Louise gets married first, then me, then my friend Rachel next year, then my friend Olivia - who bravely reversed roles and popped the question herself on the leap year.
I am practically done on the weeding front although I am finding it hard having two bridesmaids who live far away, one who is still heavily pregnant and one who has juts given birth. As I am having the dresses made there are a few hold ups at the mo!
My hen do is booked for Spain for 4 days (I like to milk these things I am going on my birthday too so its a double celebration) and I am scared at what they have in store. My friend text me yesterday saying I hope you are not easily embarrassed!!!
My dress arrives at the beginning of June - so excited for that! Rebecca Hatton on Lord Street in Southport has been a dream she is so helpful and really makes you feel like the only bride on earth.
Louise is having a very traditional wedding her theme is vintage. She is getting married in Newcastle so we are all heading down for the weekend for that. I am excited to see everything and wonder whether her dress is similar to mine.
The other recent bonus is my friend is a mac make up artist now so her and her friends will be doing the make up and she is great. Her name is Jade Heyes and if anyone wants her details give me a shout.
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The second hen do for our group....
Posted by Jennifer on April 15, 2008 4:07 PM
Well I am exhausted I thought I was an old lady who liked nothing more than snuggling in jarmies but apparently I still have a bit of life in me after two nights getting to bed at 6am.....
My Friend and one of my seven bridesmaids is getting married in 5 weeks and had her hen at centre parcs this week (but it was just a get together if they ask because you are not allowed to be a hen do).
Well all I can say is there were matching Pj's, big wigs, false lips, beer goggles L plates you name it and lots and loots of karaoke. It was good to see all the girls and talk weddings.
Louise gets married first, then me, then my friend Rachel next year, then my friend Olivia - who bravely reversed roles and popped the question herself on the leap year.
I am practically done on the weeding front although I am finding it hard having two bridesmaids who live far away, one who is still heavily pregnant and one who has juts given birth. As I am having the dresses made there are a few hold ups at the mo!
My hen do is booked for Spain for 4 days (I like to milk these things I am going on my birthday too so its a double celebration) and I am scared at what they have in store. My friend text me yesterday saying I hope you are not easily embarrassed!!!
My dress arrives at the beginning of June - so excited for that! Rebecca Hatton on Lord Street in Southport has been a dream she is so helpful and really makes you feel like the only bride on earth.
Louise is having a very traditional wedding her theme is vintage. She is getting married in Newcastle so we are all heading down for the weekend for that. I am excited to see everything and wonder whether her dress is similar to mine.
The other recent bonus is my friend is a mac make up artist now so her and her friends will be doing the make up and she is great. Her name is Jade Heyes and if anyone wants her details give me a shout.
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Posted by Jennifer on March 17, 2008 4:34 PM
This bride is finally becoming organised. I have pretty much got up to date to where I should be at for someone with 21 weeks to go.
This week I met with the florist, June from World of Flowers in Waterloo. I found my dream bouquet on the first page! As my colour theme is a dusky pink and Black (Kind of the Agent Provocateur theme!) I found a vintage pink coloured rose that was beautiful with pearls on the inside. It was beautiful then we decided on the bridesmaids and the centre pieces according. I just love them!!!
Also my stationary samples came from Dragonfly Couture Stationary they are so unique and amazing I am spoilt for choice. One is made out like a cheque book made out to me and Gareth in our colours. I would definitely recommend Ling at Dragonfly for anyone who is looking for something unusual.
I am getting more and more excited now. I have my material to make my bridesmaid dresses also and one of the preggers two has dropped. My Handsome nephew Joseph Paul was born on Feb 20 so as soon as she is ready push the old sister-in-law to get measured.
I feel like its just small bits and bobs left to do now so the stress levels are beginning to lower.
I ummed and ahhhd about favours for ages and after watching Sports Relief (sob sob) I made up my mind that I am definitely making a donation to charity on behalf of guests.
I feel like not only would it make me feel better I am sure my guests would prefer it to something mundane that they will probably forget anyway.
Just to leave on a funny note. My mum is ten times more stressed than me (obviously because it’s at her home) The latest panic is that with the marquee being set up eight days before the event (yes it takes that long to build) and drink being in there the night before maybe a fox or rabbit will get in.
This caused fits of hysteric's around the room. I have heard her worry about some things in my time (she still doesn’t like me to eat an apple in case I choke- I should have a banana instead) but a fox getting in guzzling champagne and eating food that's been the funniest.
I can see it now Crosby Herald........Fat Drunken fox spotted wobbling around Crosby!!!
P.s For the lady who wondered what the dresses the lady who is making mine are like then I have attatched a pic.
Notice the cool bridesmaid bottom left!!
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Cupid draw back your bow.......Happy Valentines Day
Posted by Jennifer on February 14, 2008 3:37 PM
ALL I can say is I plucked two grey hairs out this week and I am 24 - yes I blame the stress of the wedding.
I managed to get myself to the new Echo arena for the Confetti show and I have to say it was brilliant. They had everything a bride needs under one roof.
It was a bit of a shame really though as the wedding is only 26 weeks away I found myself saying ‘I am sorted’ for that on most stalls.
They had stationary, photographers and venues even hair extensions and teeth whitening for the big day!
I was with my two friends who are all getting married and as a lot of the bridal shops performed in a fashion show it was a case of who could keep the straightest face as their dress floated down the aisle as to not give away what they are wearing.
My dress wasn’t there so I threw in the odd facial expression to throw them off.
Speaking of the dress mine arrives in June so I have exactly 3 whole months left to lose the weight I want for my big day.
I have been doing pilates, circuit training and swimming five times a week so it better pay off!
This week we are going to look at a range of beautiful stationary at a company called Dragonfly and they have amazing designs so I can’t wait.
We also booked the honeymoon. We are off to the west coast of America because we never made it that side when we were travelling.
We have four nights booked in LA - hanging with the starlets he he - then onto Santa Barbara for five days before heading to San Francisco, Napa Valley and Vegas.
I am more excited about that than the wedding at the moment. Its just my dream holiday so am super excited.
Still haven't sorted my bridesmaid dresses. At the moment I have two pregnant bridesmaids. One who is five days overdue and one who is due in May so they cant have the dresses made till after.
One bridesmaid lives in Newcastle and one lives in Aberystwyth so I need to get them altogether and get sorted because at this rate they will be wearing bin bags on the day.
As its valentines day I wont lay into him too much but if Gareth even knows the date of the wedding I will be surprised.
He hasn’t lifted a finger. Ladies if your man has been helping make a comment below and shame my hubby-to-be into pulling his finger out before I have grey hair on my wedding day.
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Wedding sos
Posted by Jennifer on January 25, 2008 3:34 PM
IT has got serious. The diet has started. There is no way on this earth I am being a chubby bride so boot camp has begun.
I have taken on the help of my two friends to have people to giggle with as I exercise. What I didn’t realise was one should have been a slave driver and has not let me stop for three weeks.
We have a regime of three gym classes a week and three swimming sessions consisting of 100- yes you heard me -100 lengths!
The diet has not been as successful but its getting there I will be a rake on that wedding day if it kills me!
For more information go to www.confettishow.co.uk
An e-mail of help descended into my inbox this week. An invitation to the confetti bridal show at the Echo Arena on Feb 9 and 10, from 10am to 4pm.
It is the biggest bridal show in the North West and it is everything you could wish for under one roof.
It has the very best in bridal fashion, grooms formal wear, venues, cars, cakes and tiaras plus so much more without having to make an appointment.
There is a catwalk show which takes place three times a day which guarantees to show something for every bride, groom, bridesmaid page boy and not forgetting mother of the bride.
There is also a free goody bag for brides to be. Tickets are £6 and can be bought by calling 0845 8003680.
When I first got engaged I bought the Wedding Bible as lots of people recommended it to me.
Sarah Haywood, who wrote the Wedding Bible will be on hand at the Confetti show to offer tips to brides to be.
Diana Mather will also be on hand to dish out advice on wedding etiquette and tips for how everyone should conduct themselves.
There will also by a wedding hair demo by Minsky’s, a perfect make up demonstration and wedding entertainment.
I don’t know about you but I can't wait although I am nearly there a could do with a few last minute pointers to help.
Maybe I will see you there.
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