As requested here is you official 2016 wedding thread ... As this has been started we do request that you post here rather than lost of other threads .
Thank you lala. I think this is a nice alternative to have to the wedding planning threads. At least we can all catch up on each others plans knowing everything is in the same place x
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorlala "mod" bunni
You are welcome hun x
we are always happy to start new official threads where we can, especially where we are asked SO nicely x
Im checking in too! This is much better having an official post xx
Became Mrs Duthie 7th October 2016
CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
Oooh it's exciting an official thread :-) thank you lala x
Became Mrs Wade 06/08/2016
CommentAuthorMrsThomson2B
My wedding is 18th July 2016, do I have any date twins? x
CommentAuthorPrincessAsh
Hi Im thinking of booking it for 5th of March 2016.
We started dating 5th January 2011
We got engaged 11th january 2014
We are planning to get married 5th March 2016
CommentAuthorFlossie
Close MrsThomson, I'm 18th June!
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
I'm 6th august x
Became Mrs Wade 06/08/2016
CommentAuthorFlossie
What have all you fellow 2016 brides got planned and sorted so far?
We've done the following: - Venue booked and deposit paid - registrar booked and deposit paid - DJ booked and deposit paid - harpist booked and deposit paid - magician booked and deposit paid - photographer booked (dad sorting out) - my ring and OH's rings paid in full - all 4 bridesmaids dresses paid for in full - my shoes paid for in full - materials bought to make DIY invitations - materials bought to make DIY wedding favours (sweetie jars)
Next on my list is: - put down deposit for cake - start buying bits and bobs like decs and centre pieces - order some flowers and have a play around with them to make DIY bouquets
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
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I'm 14th May!
So far we have done:
Venue booked Registrar booked & deposit paid DJ booked & deposit paid Photographer booked & deposit paid Flowers ordered & deposit paid Make up booked 3 bridesmaid dresses bought and paid for Flower girl dress bought My shoes bought & paid for Cake ordered, no deposit needed Bits and pieces like jars for sweet table, card for DIY invitations, favour bags bought
The only big thing to book I have left is cars, I have found a few I like but need to sit down with OH so we can decide together.
I plan to start getting fish bowls and flowers for centre pieces over the next few months then start dress shopping in May. I don't really need to book much more at the moment so I am concentrating on saving for a few months now :)
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
CommentAuthorSophieM855
Look forward to chatting to everyone
So far I have Church booked Reception booked My dress -deposit paid And my save the dates arrived today eeekkk they are lovely! But I am not sending them out till June/July
Have been enquiring about cake, music and photographer going but that's all I am doing for a few months.
I am glad I have got people to speak to as I feel I am just boring everyone else especially oh haha!
CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
So far we have done
Booked church Booked reception My dress- paid in full Bridesmaid dresses bought Cake being done by family friend as wedding gift Photographer booked-family friend. Sort price next year Think we've borrowing family friends car but going to view another march 1st Centre pieces and reception decs bought.
Next on the list is to sort flowers
Seems so real now we have this 'official' thread lol x
Became Mrs Wade 06/08/2016
CommentAuthorKatieH
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I'm 11th June.
So far we have booked and paid deposit for:
Church Venue Car Photographer DJ Harpist Sweet Table Cake Hair & Make up Flowers and Centre Pieces Save the Dates My Dress My Wedding Ring OH Wedding Ring Table Decorations Favour Boxes insurance
I think that's it so far lol
Have started buying little bits for OH Grooms Box.
Next on the list will be Bridesmaids Dresses and shoes.
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorSarah D
Hi ladies so far for us it's
Venue Band Photographer Videographer Registrar Wedding insurance Bought flowers for making our bouquets
Next on the to do list
Start buying things for diy invites Trying on dresses
Will update more once I've decided order of things lol
My sister my MOH come in tonight and she has bought me the most beautiful wedding planner it is fantastic and will be a great keep sake xxx
Became Mrs Duthie 7th October 2016
CommentAuthorDanielleS0709
im 21st may, so far I have sorted....
Church booked Venue booked - deposit paid Band & dj booked - deposit paid Photographer booked - deposit paid Videographer booked - deposit paid Cars booked - deposit paid Hair and make up booked - deposit paid Cake booked - deposit paid Singer for pre dinner entertainment - oh friend no deposit needed yet My dress got - paid in full
Next on my to do list Bridesmaid dresses Rings Singer for church Flowers
21st May 2016 xxx
CommentAuthorKirstyR386
Oh my gosh, you all seem so far ahead of us and our date is before most of you too (8th April). Eeep!
We have : Venue half paid Church booked Catering fully paid Dress fully paid - still need veil though Save the dates sent Cake to be made by a friend
Latest obsessions have been bridesmaid dresses and bands (so if anyone know anyone local to Reading...)
X
CommentAuthorKayleighS46
Hey ladies, I'm 21st May 2016
just checking in! so far we have got - * venue - centre pieces, hotel stay, place cards etc all included * wedding dress * cake * sweet table * photobooth * live band * save the dates arranged * photographer * flowers * insurance * dj * flowers girls/BM dress's organised - just need to buy * suites picked - just need to hire them closer to the date
next things on my list is * order the save the dates * sort out DIY invitations and favours * pay everything off haha!
I'm mainly really annoyed that I cant even book the registrar until 12 months to the date for our wedding!!
xx
Met 2013
Propsed 2014
Will Be Mrs Brookes 2016
always & forever xxx
CommentAuthorEmmilou82
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Ooooh this is exciting!! I'm 30th July 2016 and cannot believe how fast time is going
Appointment for invites has been arranged (was going to make my own but changed my mind)
Not a bad start really.......
Lots more to do though xx
Marrying 'The One' on 30th July 2016
I am now Mrs Emma Stokoe xx
CommentAuthorFlossie
Seems like a lot of us are more or less at the same stage :)
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorKayleighS46
Yeah def Flossie - I'm more or less all sorted in the flat now so its back to weddings and not flat pack furniture haha!! xx
Met 2013
Propsed 2014
Will Be Mrs Brookes 2016
always & forever xxx
CommentAuthorMrsNicholls2B
Hi everyone my wedding is 26th November 2016, so far all we have done is book the venue and paid the deposit, we are in the process of booking the registrar as the forms came yesterday in the post :) need to find a photographer and DJ next I think x
CommentAuthorBaker2Be
Hey all we are planning to get married 8th October 2016. Not sure why we picked this date but it appealed to us both :)
So far we have done nothing but have a look at a few venues. We are not booking anything till my partner finishes his gas course which I am hoping is July.
This should be plenty of time for venue etc?
I am starting to worry now seeing how much some of you have done.
3rd January 2015 I said yes to being your wife
10th September 2016 we will make it official
CommentAuthorKatieH
I'm trying to think if we've missed anything. I don't think we have but it's hard to believe we have all the big important things already booked. Please let me know if you think we have missed something off the list x
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorMrsThomson2B
18th July 2016.....done so far:
Venue booked Photographer booked Humanist booked Florist booked Chair covers booked Cake booked Band booked Dress paid and delivered to shop Garters bought Wedding rings bought and home Tiara bought Make up artist booked Table decorations bought Invitation supplies ordered H2b kilt bought
Bridesmaid dresses being ordered in March 2015 Bridal shoes bring ordered march 2015 Bridal veil being ordered march 2015 Kilt hire for men being organised march 2015
In the summer I will make the invitations, hairdresser will be booked and gifts for BM will be booked. As soon as best man chosen I will work on hiring a super car for h2b to drive to venue with best man but need his help to get the right car
Xx
CommentAuthorEmmilou82
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Eeeeek!! I've just purchased my veil....
It's from the Bay of E and £12 so worst case scenario I don't like it, Its not a great loss...... It's beautiful (on the pictures, lol) I can't wait to try it xx
That's another thing off my list (if it's nice)
Marrying 'The One' on 30th July 2016
I am now Mrs Emma Stokoe xx
CommentAuthorKirstyR386
I forgot the photographer booked too.
Ooh Emmilou82, thats exciting! I went to a charity sale yesterday and bought 3 veils as we couldnt decide which would be best. FMIL is amazing at sewing and is going to use the best one to make my veil. She makes lace so is hand making my garter!
And have a potential candidate for bm dresses which so far all the girls like so I'm going to buy one and we can all do a try on in a few wks.
X
CommentAuthorEmmilou82
Ah KirstyR386 that's good..... Handmade always adds the extra personal touch. It will look lovely x
Marrying 'The One' on 30th July 2016
I am now Mrs Emma Stokoe xx
CommentAuthorBevS87
Emma, Im 14th May too :D xxx
CommentAuthorKjs2016
9th July for us, can't believe how quickly time is flying!
CommentAuthorprincesspixie
im 18th June just like Flossie although maybe legally getting married in a few weeks (theres another post about it) you guys have so much more done than me though we've just booked: venue registrar photographer
bought centre pieces and save the dates (but they still need posting) and lots of wine
and thats it but we're waiting on getting a large sum of money this summer which is paying for our wedding so when that comes it will be full steam ahead :) xxx
Officially married my best friend 2/5/2015 (secretly)
Big wedding 18/06/2016
CommentAuthorFlossie
Are you still not 100% sure about the decision princesspixie?
I've found a way to get hold of tree trunk slices for my cake stand(s).. totally forgot the brother of one of my bridesmaids is a tree surgeon.. d'oh! He's getting me 4 slices and even varnishing them for me :) asked if I wanted any particular type of wood.. Wood is wood to me haha, told him I would trust his judgement! ;) so now to get the cake sorted... think I might do that after next pay day :)
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
Ahh Bev I don't think I've found anybody the same date as me yet! That's so exciting!
That's so lucky you know him Flossie! It's nice of him to varnish them for you too! x
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
CommentAuthorFlossie
He got some wood for his dad and step mum's wedding last year as well and they had letters carved out of wood.. so that's something to think about as well. Might think about getting "Mr & Mrs" carved for the top table... don't want to take the p*** though lol. Her dad is the one who said we can borrow his camper van too! She's proving to be a useful bridesmaid haha x
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
Haha she is definitely a useful bridesmaid!! Maybe you could ask him about the sign in a few months time so you don't feel bad asking for everything all at once lol! x
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
CommentAuthorKatrina*
hey everyone, getting married on 16th july 2016
so far we have booked and paid (deposits) for-
Registrar Venue Dj Photographer Flowers Make up Hair Cake Invites Favours Kids table (just need sweets) Table decorations The dress
Things left to do-
Buy my shoes Bridesmaids/ flower girl dresses Groom/ Best man/ Ushers Suits Rings Transport
Think that's it all lol
CommentAuthorDanielleS0709
Tree trunk ideas sound good flossie have u changed your mind on the naked cake?
21st May 2016 xxx
CommentAuthorPrincessAsh
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wow looking at everyone's planning is starting to make me feel nervous, we havent done anything yet. We are still looking at the venues.
We started dating 5th January 2011
We got engaged 11th january 2014
We are planning to get married 5th March 2016
CommentAuthorFlossie
Kind of Danielle. I still want a naked cake but I'm thinking a smaller one, then make the rest of the numbers or 'servings' up with naked style cupcakes. I would have the main cake on a tree slice base but also have the cup cakes on the tree slice bases as well around the cake :) kind of like this picture but all on one level...
cakes.jpg
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
Cakes look brill Flossie. Good news about the wood slices x
Became Mrs Wade 06/08/2016
CommentAuthorSarah D
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Good idea Flossie I love the naked cake idea! I was at a wedding show yesterday and got to try some lovely cake samples and see some beautiful cakes and some naked cakes they really do look the part x
Became Mrs Duthie 7th October 2016
CommentAuthorDanielleS0709
Looks brilliant flossie, love it
21st May 2016 xxx
CommentAuthorKayleighS46
I love those Flossie!! So beautiful!! xx
Met 2013
Propsed 2014
Will Be Mrs Brookes 2016
always & forever xxx
CommentAuthorFlossie
Thanks everyone :) thinking maybe I can have pastel coloured icing on the cupcakes to match my colour scheme but apart from that just leave them as plain sponge. Then have pastel coloured flowers on the "main" naked cake.
The cake maker I've been speaking to offers free tasting sessions but she's about 30-40 mins from us (close to our venue so really low delivery and set up fee of £5). Will definitely have to go soon!! x
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorEmmaH444
Hi,
getting married on 26th August 2016
so far we have booked and paid deposits for-
Registrar Venue
Dress - free (prize) and Mam paid for alterations :) flowergirl dress - paid for.
We started the STDs yesterday as we're sending them out because it is bank holiday weekend and people might book holidays. :)
Met 29/3/2006
Engaged 24/8/13
Married 26th August 2016
CommentAuthorFlossie
We had a look around Dun3lm M1ll and H0bbycr@ft yesterday.. wasn't that impressed with Dun3lm but H0bbycr@ft had some nice things. They have the chalk board table numbers that I want but unsure how we are laying out the tables at the mo so unsure how many we would need! Same with centre pieces.. but they had some nice birdcages :-)
Not convinced I can't get things cheaper online but worth keeping a mental note of!
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorprincesspixie
we should find out this week where he is going to be posted so will make our decision then but its looking like northern ireland which is a bit of a commute from yorkshire lol either way i'll still be having our big day on 18th June 2016 (I know i'd regret it if i cancelled) xx
Officially married my best friend 2/5/2015 (secretly)
Big wedding 18/06/2016