I keep seeing discussions for different months but not seen any october ones yet. Now under 6 months to go so the clock is starting to tick. How is everyone getting on with their planning? xxx
CommentAuthorEmmaJ
I'm October too! What have you got done? I'm starting to get a bit stressed about what's left to do! Xx
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
iv got church and reception booked including venue dressing and dj. I have got my dress and the flower girl dresses, need to sort invitations bridesmaid dresses suits rings flowers cars hair and make up gifts
Think thats most of it. Still feels like have got ages to go. have got ideas for most things just need to buy and book. what have you got left to sort emma? xx
CommentAuthorEmmaJ
You've got loads done! I've sorted: - Venue (wedding & reception at the same place) - Registrar (just need to choose songs & readings) - My dress (still need shoes & accessories) - Photographer - Bridesmaids dress - Make Up (still need a hairdresser)
Still to do: - Suits (job for OH!) - Invites (I'm making these at the moment) - Flowers - Flower girl dress (need to wait till the summer - she keeps growing!) - Photobooth (maybe) - Rings - Gifts
I'm sure there's loads of stuff I've forgotten about and I'm getting stressed that there's only 5 months to go! What date is your wedding Rachael? xx
CommentAuthorCarolH81
Getting married 9th oct and blessing on 14th oct. Most things done have wedding planner so much easier. Still got bits to do though. Favours, hair, make up and meetings for the blessing.
Wow! One event to plan is more than enough for me :) sounds like you've been super organised Carol! x
CommentAuthorCarolH81
Be a lot easier if people would book flights etc and let me know if definitely coming and for people to stop telling me theres plenty of time still lol. It is mainly h2b family who are dragging their heels in booking. Have done most of it over internet while at work. I work away 2 weeks and home 2 weeks so even though we have till October i am working at least 1/2 of that time. 9th is in gibraltar that's all sorted as only 6 of us. Blessing in spain and about 36 people x
CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
I'm October 23rd payed off My Venue Eeehhh Things to sort out Wedding dress Lingerie Pay for food n drink Pay off wedding suppliers on the day Dads suit n shoes brothers suit best man suit Bridesmaids dresses n shoes Mums shoes jewellery Transport Wedding stationary print them out with professional company waiting for itinerary from me wedding co ordinator
I think that's all that I can remember for now Xxx
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Engaged 23.08.2012 In Turkey Our 1st Holiday Together <3 X
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CommentAuthorRachaelB76
sounds like were all getting there slowly. Carol having 2 days sounds lovely and hopefully people are letting you know now. Im getting married 17th october Emma what about you?
Got the uni girls coming to make the invitations with me this weekend. hopefully get most of them done before too many glasses of prosecco xx
CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
My Invitations I sat down with my moh and we sat their for hours on photoshop she done her mums invitations the design etc I thought they was really professional and that she had to do mine if I didn't ask her she would be offended anyway I need to get move printed on ivory card then it will stand out n be perfectly I can get these things all done soon once I have my baby I'm due in 2wks on 31st May 2015 so once Jamiroquai is out and I loose my belly and we get a routine that is perfect for us I will get everything sorted Xxx
Started going out 23.10.2010 met at Barnet college <3 X
Engaged 23.08.2012 In Turkey Our 1st Holiday Together <3 X
To be Mrs Lana Jocelyn Deaton on 23.10.2015 5 years the day
Jamiroquai Arthur Gordon Deaton Born 29/05/2015 My Son Jammy
CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
Good luck with everything MrsDeaton :) x
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CommentAuthorCarolH81
We still have to pay for both our venues both need to be paid by mid aug so plenty of time. Wll order favours next month candles for the women and get lottery tickets for the men just before the day and sweets for the kids. Still waiting for people to confirm. Hoping to collect rings next month as they are being specially made need to make sure they fit. Good luck Mrsdeaton and everyone else x
CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
Wow carol wedding n a blessing double the plans double the time how do you do it And thank you ladies planning this wedding very time consuming n sorting out the baby has kept me very busy but I cannot wait to see my wedding all come together n know I planned it down to every last detail n just sit back n enjoy Xxx
Started going out 23.10.2010 met at Barnet college <3 X
Engaged 23.08.2012 In Turkey Our 1st Holiday Together <3 X
To be Mrs Lana Jocelyn Deaton on 23.10.2015 5 years the day
Jamiroquai Arthur Gordon Deaton Born 29/05/2015 My Son Jammy
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
im not surprised your busy mrsdeaton2be. congratulations and exciting times with baby not long away, must be getting very excited now then back to the wedding planning after. x
CommentAuthorCarolH81
I am pretty organised MrsDeaton2Be which is lucky. As we have wedding planners for both venues it is easier, but H2B thinks all we have to do is turn up! Haha I wish. Do most of the organising whilst at work! Fills in the quiet times lol! Stuck at work til 3rd June now so will be able to plan few more things over next couple of weeks x
CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
Thankyou Rachael I've been busy doing wedding bits and bobs today for the wedding and trying to sort out The Bridesmaid dresses and accessories and shoes also!! So still doing some wedding bits n bibs as most is organised just last strands to sort out CarolH81 I'm meant to have a wedding coordinator with my venue but I've done absolutely everything hasn't really helped me with anything!! She is getting more involved the closer to the wedding she is so hard to get hold off via email or mobile she's out of office most of the time very busy woman Xxx
Started going out 23.10.2010 met at Barnet college <3 X
Engaged 23.08.2012 In Turkey Our 1st Holiday Together <3 X
To be Mrs Lana Jocelyn Deaton on 23.10.2015 5 years the day
Jamiroquai Arthur Gordon Deaton Born 29/05/2015 My Son Jammy
CommentAuthorCarolH81
Ours is pretty good, I am not bothering her too much until much closer to the wedding then it will be all hands on deck. I am now starting to panic that H2B Divorce papers wont be through. He got divorced years ago but he didn't get a copy of the divorce papers just photocopies as he couldn't afford a lawyer at the time so he never bothered chasing them up! With Spanish courts the way they are it is a long process! :(
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
wedding flowers are now sorted, cant believe how easy that was. Went in not too sure what i wanted and left 30mins later with deposit paid and very happy xx
CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
Divorce courts and lawyers expensive and time consuming I hope your hubby gets his certificate through before your I Dos And glad you found your perfect flowers for your wedding I still need to pick mine, mine will be very tropical and won't match my wedding scheme probably at all but I'm ok with r I like bright and different as its me Xxx
Started going out 23.10.2010 met at Barnet college <3 X
Engaged 23.08.2012 In Turkey Our 1st Holiday Together <3 X
To be Mrs Lana Jocelyn Deaton on 23.10.2015 5 years the day
Jamiroquai Arthur Gordon Deaton Born 29/05/2015 My Son Jammy
CommentAuthorCarolH81
Thanks Mrs DeatontoBe H2B has told me to stop panicking and if necessary he will ask his ex wife for her copies lol! The only other thing I will be panicking about and totally out of my hands is if my step dad decides to pick an argument with my sister. He doesn't like her and the feeling between them is mutual and at times vocal. The will be separated by at least 2 tables, but they have to travel back to where they are staying by coach and it is at least a 45 minute trip, They also have the same plane home but least then that will not be my problem then. Starting to wish we had just gone to Gibraltar on our own and not worried about a blessing for everyone!
CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
I'm sure your step dad and your sister will be civil with each other for your sake at the blessing as they won't want to upset you or ruin your day as you will hold it against them! And the coach trip n plane trip home is nothing for you to worry about that's their problem they can Argue as much as they want as their not doing it in front of you it your wedding guests!! CarolH81 so don't worry about those things take in a deep breathe and enjoy planning your wedding and blessing and if worst comes to worst your hubby will have to photo copy the divorce certificate from his ex wife at least he has a copy to hand the registrar Xxx
Started going out 23.10.2010 met at Barnet college <3 X
Engaged 23.08.2012 In Turkey Our 1st Holiday Together <3 X
To be Mrs Lana Jocelyn Deaton on 23.10.2015 5 years the day
Jamiroquai Arthur Gordon Deaton Born 29/05/2015 My Son Jammy
CommentAuthorCarolH81
Just been told my dress will be arriving end of July Eeeek sounds ages away but know it will soon be here. Can't wait to try it on again! so excited!
CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
My first dress fitting not till August!! I don't know how it works if your dress is being made with White lace that needs to be dyed Emerald Green as My Wedding dress is being customised and specially made for me as I cannot walk the down in anything but Emerald Green not a traditional bride =D Xxx
Started going out 23.10.2010 met at Barnet college <3 X
Engaged 23.08.2012 In Turkey Our 1st Holiday Together <3 X
To be Mrs Lana Jocelyn Deaton on 23.10.2015 5 years the day
Jamiroquai Arthur Gordon Deaton Born 29/05/2015 My Son Jammy
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
it will be the end of july before you know it though carol and how exciting, i cant believe its june next week. Mrsdeaton2be emerald green sounds lovely and very different. you will definately have to put photos on when its sorted. No idea how it works though x
CommentAuthorCarolH81
When I finish work week on Wednesday I have 3 weeks off, Can't wait so most of June will go very quick plus it is my birthday when I am home. Emerald Green is different look forward to seeing your photos. Mine is ivory with pink in it! Totally different to the dress that I first saw on the internet and thought I wanted lol x Been telling H2B it is aluminous green lol as me and 2 friends who went with me were discussing the dresses one was white the one I went for had green in it but have got them to change it to tea rose pink x
CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
I can't believe it's June next week either I'll be turning 22 on the 16th Whebs your birthday Carol? I will post up pics of my dress once I have had my final fitting or I will make you wait till my wedding day. I haven't seen a dress with a touch of green before people was trying to convince me to have a white n green mud but I wanted full on colour No White and Carol your dress sounds lovely!! I went for The La Sposa Denia Dress originally wanted The Master Dress but didn't like having straps wanted a sweetheart neckline no straps wedding dress and found my dress figure hugging makes your hips look so defined perfect flat tummy just hope it gives me the cleavage I want to have on the day Xxx
Started going out 23.10.2010 met at Barnet college <3 X
Engaged 23.08.2012 In Turkey Our 1st Holiday Together <3 X
To be Mrs Lana Jocelyn Deaton on 23.10.2015 5 years the day
Jamiroquai Arthur Gordon Deaton Born 29/05/2015 My Son Jammy
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
what coulour is your dress then mrsdeaton2be? exciting that you lot are going different and having colour. im goingfor the standar ivory. Just to join in my birthday is 28th june. Best month then october is obviously the best month to get married lol x
CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
RachaelB76 My wedding dress is completely Emerald Green including veil! My shoes are Emerald Green to I am The Emerald Queen for My Wedding! June Best Month And October I agree for Our Weddings June 16th I'm 22yrs old June 21st My Hubby's 25th Birthday Gemini/Cancer Best Star Signs Pearl/Agate/Moonstone Birthstones Best Rose is Our Flower But I prefer other Flowers better tbh Xxx
Started going out 23.10.2010 met at Barnet college <3 X
Engaged 23.08.2012 In Turkey Our 1st Holiday Together <3 X
To be Mrs Lana Jocelyn Deaton on 23.10.2015 5 years the day
Jamiroquai Arthur Gordon Deaton Born 29/05/2015 My Son Jammy
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
that is going to look stunning just looked at the photo of your engagement ring you have up aswell and its beautiful. definately an emerald queen x
CommentAuthorEmmaG
hey ladies.. just seen this thread !! Im having a 3 day wedding weekender 2-5th October.. eeeek its coming arouond so quickly aye.. have got lots to do but I feel I have plenty of time.. im loving all theplanning and making. its a very DIY wedding.. :) sooooo excited.. look forward to hearing all your plans and see what you up to xx
Soooooo excited to be marrying my Best Friend !!
Life is Wild, Love it Live it !
CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
Thank you Rachael I'm deffinatley Emerald Queen for Life Hey Emma G glad you loving wedding planning and all the DIY you can do I Have a good few things left to do too but still have plenty of time to complete my list in too =D Xxx
Started going out 23.10.2010 met at Barnet college <3 X
Engaged 23.08.2012 In Turkey Our 1st Holiday Together <3 X
To be Mrs Lana Jocelyn Deaton on 23.10.2015 5 years the day
Jamiroquai Arthur Gordon Deaton Born 29/05/2015 My Son Jammy
CommentAuthorRachaelW54
Hey girls!! I'm an October bride too, 24th to be exact. It's coming around quickly!! My to do list is now quite short (I'd get stressed if not) - -pick up marriage certificate -buy lingerie -buy bridesmaid gifts -find a nice hair slide -send out evening invites -have hair & makeup trial
I think that's it!! If any of you can recommend anywhere to get a nice slide from is much appreciate it xxx
CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
RachaelW54 your getting married one day after me I'm the 23rd October 2015!! That's a very short list left I will get to that stage soon I think if I didn't have things left to do Then I would be bored and have nothing left to do apart from sit and wait for my wedding day so I'm glad I have things to do to keep me busy!! I don't want to sound daft but what are hair slides is that like bridal combs or tiaras?? Xxx
Started going out 23.10.2010 met at Barnet college <3 X
Engaged 23.08.2012 In Turkey Our 1st Holiday Together <3 X
To be Mrs Lana Jocelyn Deaton on 23.10.2015 5 years the day
Jamiroquai Arthur Gordon Deaton Born 29/05/2015 My Son Jammy
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
3 days sounds good emma, what are you doing over the 3 days? you sound well organised rachel. Have you tried the bridal shops or d3b3nh@ms for a hair slide?
What are people getting their bridesmaids for gifts? x
CommentAuthorEmmaG
mmm, cant help with hair slides... sorry.. wow your list is very short.. that's great. well done . mine Is about 3 pages long..haha.. 1 page is DIY bits though... mrs deaton to be , did you go see your venue other week, ? how was it ? eden project isn't it ? :) Rachael we have hired a big country house , it sleeps 50 , but we have 65 coming fri-mon and about another 20 Saturday to Monday...so on the Friday we all having a meal, then the ladies will be going off to the indoor swimming pool for a bit of a pool pamper party, and the boys/men will be having a lads night in the snooker/ping pong room.. then we having a bit of a festival style wedding, lots of fun, ceremony in woods , my friend is dressing up as a vicar and conducting it..haha ! then loads of games, High Tea, and hog roast and barn dance band in the marquee then my friends djing and a bouncy castle.. then the following day brunch then all hitting the beach then back to house for BBQ and hot Tubs, pool n drinks in the eve relaxing :) sooooo excited..
not sure what to get my bridal crew for gifts.. haven't thought about it yet , nothing expensive though just something personal that they can keep as a momento.. I think..
Soooooo excited to be marrying my Best Friend !!
Life is Wild, Love it Live it !
CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
I did go see My Venue again EmmaG yes The Eden Project is my perfect venue for me and It has grown in our hearts and will forever be a part of our family history it's more than just our wedding venue it's like a 2nd Home it holds a place in our heart like I never knew it could! Was visiting my Wedding co ordinator and trying to sort more things out almost all done seeming almost final will be when my itinary comes through and make all my guests choose their food etc
1 whole page of DIY I wanted to put as much DIY into my wedding but my DIY is not up to a professional level all I've done us cut out leaf shapes in card which my guests can leave little message on which I will turn into bunting to hang above the bed.
I may make my bridesmaids jewellery or I will find them a little something special a piece of jewellery not to expensive as all my guests get a free ticket to The Eden Project day after the wedding to look around with the crowds etc Xxx
Started going out 23.10.2010 met at Barnet college <3 X
Engaged 23.08.2012 In Turkey Our 1st Holiday Together <3 X
To be Mrs Lana Jocelyn Deaton on 23.10.2015 5 years the day
Jamiroquai Arthur Gordon Deaton Born 29/05/2015 My Son Jammy
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
that sounds amazing emma x
CommentAuthorCarolH81
Just found out today that our wedding bands will be ready to be collected in just under 2 weeks. Another job crossed off the list! :) x
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
Exciting times carol that is still on my list to do. did you find it easy to pick your wedding band? i cant wear my engagement rin at work so want something that looks nice on its own aswell as with my engagement ring x
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
when is everyone having their hen do and do you know what you are doing for it? x
CommentAuthorCarolH81
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We looked in jewellery shops and found one we liked when the lady let us look as it, it felt like there was nothing to it, it was so light, We found a jewellers in Denia in Spain about 2 hours from where we live that make jewellery and told him what we wanted, he also let us put any scrap gold we had to pay towards it. It is costing more then the shop bought ones but will be worth it. All I really need to do now is get my dress which should arrive end of July and then order favours and presents for my mum my little flower girl and bridesmaid plus order a present for Jack. Getting him a pocket watch and a pocket square or hankie lol! with an inscription of some sort on. Also table plans to be sorted which is going to be a pain as need to keep certain members of family away from each other!
Have pictures on my wall of dress and venue etc x
Not having a hen do as all my family live in UK! I work in UK but live in Spain friends have not mentioned about a hen do so will leave it be x
CommentAuthorEmmaJ
Everyone's weddings sound amazing, and the time is just flying by!
Finally got my invites posted out today -it's starting to feel real now :) I know what you mean about table plans Carol, I'm a bit worried about keeping people separate.
My hen do is a total secret Rachael, do you know what you're doing? X
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
i dont want to even think about table plans ladies. All i know is that me and my oh will be completing it and not telling anyone so people cant start makin suggestions.
All i know about mine is that it is the august bank holiday weekend somewhere in the uk. i like that its a surprise and something i dont need to organise x
CommentAuthorEmmaJ
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That's such a good idea Rachael, I might get FMIL to help with her side but that'll be the only input... Not long to wait for you then :) I'm loving that it's one thing I don't have to worry about!
carol, I think your profile is restricted I can't see your wall :( x
CommentAuthorCarolH81
Thanks EmmaJ have amended privacy settings so should be ok now. My family started arguing again. When I go back to UK in 1 1/2 weeks i will be having strong words with my step dad. Having nightmares about him starting a fight with my sister. He has been sending her nasty texts again and she has forwarded them on to me and says when she sees him next he is going to get a slap! Oh this is going to be fun! x
CommentAuthorEmmaJ
Looks amazing, you've given me some inspiration for flower girl dresses too :) hopefully everyone will manage to behave themselves for one (or two!) days x
CommentAuthorCarolH81
Thanks EmmaJ, Hopefully they will behave lol, My mum and stepdad are coming to Gibraltar for the registry office so Jack will be having a word with him then and everyone else will be coming to the blessing a few days later x
CommentAuthorEmmaG
eeeeek my stats say its 110 days to go... starting to get a bit stressful now, uptil now have had none , but now im getting a bit fed up chasing people for cash for my hen do and people letting me down.. one of my bridal crew has forgotten that I asked her to be in my bridal crew !! WTF.. ha... so that upset me yesterday but hey ho.. doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. Im having my hen weekend really early, 10th july, just because it worked better for everyone and wanted to go to a particular little festival near by. we have hired a house with a hot tub, the Friday night we going on a yacht for a 3 hour evening sail around the bay with Prosecco and snacks, then hit a bar. Then the Saturday going to festival and then sunday relax, walk onbeach and hot tub :) im getting very excited , its only a few weeks away !! whats everyone else doing for yours? hows everyones planning coming on? I have still got to order, tablecloths glasses, food n drink and few other bits, then that's it apart from all the DIY bits and writing ceremony scpripts and vows.. I tried my dress on other day for first time in 6 months and yaye.. I still super duper love it :)
Soooooo excited to be marrying my Best Friend !!
Life is Wild, Love it Live it !
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
getting busy for you then emma. like you said not long until your hen do and it sounds amazing. thats rubbish about your friend but glad its not phased you. i want to try my dress on again now xx
CommentAuthorRachaelB76
just seen your photos carol and your church and dresses look beautiful x