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    • leasa
      CommentAuthorleasa
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    My Turn!

    Things are starting to happen so quickly so I thought it's about time I started my own diary to keep track of it all.

    I met Chris online and we chatted for a while before he asked me on a date. I turned him down 3 times before agreeing to meet for lunch. Well he is a Greek Cypriot, and I've always had a weakness for Greek men! We haven't looked back since. He's 14 years older than me, but we fell in love quickly, and moved in together within weeks.
    Our wedding day will be the 10 year anniversary of that lunch date!

    The church is booked, but we haven't paid them yet.
    I've chosen the dress, and paid half.
    We booked the venue last December and only have 2 installments left to pay.
    I've bought my shoes.
    My sister has bought us the photographer as a wedding present (she is a photographer and my MOH so chose someone she's worked with before)

    There's still lots left to do, but we are shopping for bridesmaids dresses in 2 weeks time.

    It was a bit like herding cats trying to get the girls together on the same day, but we managed it.

    We know what cake (red velvet) and rings (white gold to match my engagement ring) we want, we just need to save a bit more before committing.

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    He proposed to me in a casino in Monte Carlo the day after my best friends wedding, she was the only person who knew about it, and she encouraged him to use her wedding as the perfect way to keep me from suspecting anything. (Turns out he was going to propose by taking me away any way, and when Crystal announced and planned her wedding in 5 weeks...yes just 5 weeks! He had already ordered the ring)

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    The church

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    The reception venue

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    The Dress
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    The Shoes

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    • Flossie
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    Love love love your dress.. adore Maggie Sottero dresses xx

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    • Teresa
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    Beautiful dress,your gonna look stunning :)
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    • Scottishbride2016
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    Stunning dress x

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    • WelshBrideBethan2015
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    Everything looks so beautiful :)

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    • leasa
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    Thank you all!

    My jewellery arrived today. I'm really pleased with it.
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    I got this necklace and earring set.

    And these head bands for my BM's
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    • ElizabethF49
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    I love your shoes, and your jewellery. Can I ask were you got them from?

    Sounds like your plans are coming together

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    After 7 years and 11 months he proposed to me 18.10.13
    Our son is 5 years old and our world
    Getting married 15.08.15.
    Life hasnt been easy but we have each other :)
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    • leasa
      CommentAuthorleasa
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    Shoes are kurt Geiger, jewellery is the Grace set from Jon Richard,
    I'll post the link to your page.

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    • ElizabethF49
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    Thanks hun the jewellery I similar to what Ive been looking at Ive been on the JR website a lot but going to go to Deb3nhams to see what they have in stock.

    Should have said that your dress is stunning too

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    Getting married 15.08.15.
    Life hasnt been easy but we have each other :)
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    • leasa
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    Thank you!

    I loved the picture, found a stockist that had it. Tried about 12 dresses on across 2shops.
    I liked 2 others but couldn't stop thinking about this one.
    I even dreamed about it.
    Tried it on again and just knew it was the one.

    Most people say they end up with something different to they imagined.
    I ended up with the exact one I thought I would.

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    • leasa
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    Got my 3 girls together today for bridesmaid dress shopping.
    They all liked different dresses and I told them that's fine as long as they are the same colour.

    Then they all decided this one suited all 3 of them. I was shocked they all settled on the same dress (although my younger sister is worried she's too fat for it, we reassured her she'll look fabulous)

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    • Elinor Claire
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    It's all looking great. I love that bridesmaid dress.

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    • leasa
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    Thank you!

    This is the back (but our dresses are purple not blue)
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    • WelshBrideBethan2015
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    Love the details on the dresses at the back :)

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    • Flossie
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    They are lovely dresses. Glad you had a successful shopping trip x

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    • JennK
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    That is a stunning BM dress, I love the back! And looks nice and swishy :)

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    • leasa
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    So after a bit of a wobble on the bridesmaid dresses, and another visit to the shop (look at the 2015 thread if you want all the gory details) 2 of the girls are having the above dress, and one of them is having this. (In purple)
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    • Flossie
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    Lovely! I really love both of the dresses they have chosen and they will look lovely together. Glad you've managed to sort it out x

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    • Elinor Claire
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    They're both lovely dresses. They should look good together.

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    • JennK
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    Both dress are fab, very elegant :)

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    • leasa
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    I got engaged a year ago today!
    This is us a few minutes later outside the casino.
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    • CommentAuthorMattsBride
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    Congratulations, I also met my h2b online and put up a fight before I agreed to meet him! :)

    Your church and dress are stunning! Super excited to see your wedding come together do you have a theme other than the greek theme? x
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    • leasa
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    Thank you!

    No theme as such, it's a Greek Orthodox ceremony with an English reception.
    Colours are purple and white/ivory.

    The dj is Greek so amongst the stuff that everyone can dance to, a few of our favourite rock songs, there will be a little bit of traditional Greek dancing to entertain.

    Just want a relaxed fun day that brings a mix of our personalities and nationalities together.

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    • leasa
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    Really excited!

    My h2b just booked the wedding car!
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    Also booked my hair and make up, and we ordered the invitations.

    Gone busy very quickly. Still haven't found the right cake yet, and having a bit of trouble finding dresses for my adult bridesmaids. The ones earlier in here were eventually scrapped as we just weren't convinced they were right. Time is flying and I'm worried about the dresses now.

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    • CarrieD26
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    Everything looks so beautifully co-ordinated.

    What made you change your mind about the bridesmaid dresses?
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    • JennK
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    Ooh that is a beautiful car! I love the interior :)

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    • leasa
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    Hi Carrie,
    The change was mostly that my younger sister is quite self conscious and was worried about her back being on show. Plus we were all convinced we could find dresses that were better for less (they are £325 each which means I can't afford to buy shoes accessories or have their hair done) so we are looking at others around the £100 mark.

    Thank you Mrsk, I'm also going to be a Mrs k!!

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    • InDreamland
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    Wow, everything is looking amazing! It's going to be one incredible wedding x

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    • leasa
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    Thank you Tracey, and congratulations on your "promotion" to mod x

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    • CarrieD26
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    Makes sense Leasa. You want your sister to feel relaxed and confident. I know I can't enjoy myself if I feel self-concious and gosh, yes, that's a lot of money when you add it all up! I am sure you will find something practical and equally as beautiful in plenty of time and for the right price. Wishing you luck in your search.
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    • Irishbride2be
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    your dress is stunning!
    xx

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    • leasa
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    Thank you!

    Well apparently my dress is in!
    I ordered it in April, and they said 6 months. It's been longer than that so I phoned the shop.

    They said it's been in a couple of weeks, but they don't tell you!

    I asked when I could try it on and they said April!!!! Apparently they don't recommend trying it on before your fittings are due? (Some rubbish about stretching or discolouring the material?!?)
    Despite the fact that this is MY wedding dress and the sample was about 4 or 5 sizes too big.

    Completely baffled and angry that they won't let me see my dress

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    • Flossie
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    Surely you should be entitled to try your dress on whenever you like? You are paying for it and you are the customer.. x

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    • leasa
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    I'll be going there soon and demanding to try it on!!

    If they think they can treat me bad now they have my money they'll get what's coming to them...bridezilla on the warpath.

    They just lost themselves the sale of a veil, I'll be looking to spend my money elsewhere!

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    • Flossie
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    I would definitely be making a point.. especially since your dress has already been there a couple of weeks and they haven't even informed you! x

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    • JennK
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    Oh gosh I can't believe the shop said that! Definitely go down there and demand!

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    • CarrieD26
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    Yes, insist!! It is YOUR dress, you want to try it in the right size with a view to some minor adjustments nearer the time! If trying your dress on, even several times might affect the dress negatively I would demand an explanation of the quality!!
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    • leasa
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    Finally we ordered the bridesmaid dresses today!
    Took the girls to Oxford street and we found the perfect dress. Ours are Cadbury purple but we are having these
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    Suited all 3 girls despite the differences in size/shape.

    Big relief, I thought we'd never get there.

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    • leasa
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    Busy Busy this week!

    Tonight I've got a lady coming over to discuss the flowers (Bouquets and button holes, the center pieces are included in our package).

    Tomorrow evening we've got a jewelers coming so we can order the rings.
    Saturday he's got an appointment to sort out the suits.

    All that'll be left to do is the DJ and the wine! Oh and the cake.

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    • leasa
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    Fantastic week, flower consultation made me all excited, she gave me a smaller mock version of the bouquet so I could see if I liked what she had in mind...it's gorgeous, and she said the real one will be made with bigger fresher flowers
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    • leasa
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    Ring consultation also fantastic, company brought 500 rings to our house and prices were very reasonable.
    We ordered them with a 14th Feb delivery date. They also gave us 4 free gifts just for the consultation. (4 pearl bracelets and cufflinks) so that's best man and bridesmaid gifts sorted.

    Free engraving too!

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    • AprilS61
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    Flowers and rings look gorgeous Leasa!

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    • CarrieD26
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    Very nice. How exciting!!
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    • leasa
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    Thank you both!

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    • leasa
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    Eek! Very excited, invitations arrived today... Busy weekend ahead getting them written and sent out.
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    • MrsEmmaP
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    They are absolutely gorgeous!! Bet you are so excited now :)

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    • EmmaH444
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    Looks like you are well on the way. Just noticed that you got engaged the day after me :) x

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    • KatieH
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    Invitations are lovely. Can't wait to do ours :)

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    • Flossie
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    Ahh they are lovely :)

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