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
Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorFlossie
Love love love your dress.. adore Maggie Sottero dresses xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorTeresa
Beautiful dress,your gonna look stunning :)
CommentAuthorScottishbride2016
Stunning dress x
CommentAuthorWelshBrideBethan2015
Everything looks so beautiful :)
Somehow always connected , finally became friends .
Friends became soul mates :)
Engaged 6th July 2013
<3 <3 Married my best friend 11/7/2015 <3 <3
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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Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorElizabethF49
I love your shoes, and your jewellery. Can I ask were you got them from?
Sounds like your plans are coming together
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 :)
CommentAuthorleasa
Shoes are kurt Geiger, jewellery is the Grace set from Jon Richard, I'll post the link to your page.
Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorElizabethF49
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
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 :)
CommentAuthorleasa
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.
Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorleasa
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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)
Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorElinor Claire
It's all looking great. I love that bridesmaid dress.
30th August 2014 was the best birthday ever.
It was the day that I became Mrs. Dixon.
CommentAuthorleasa
Thank you!
This is the back (but our dresses are purple not blue)
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Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorWelshBrideBethan2015
Love the details on the dresses at the back :)
Somehow always connected , finally became friends .
Friends became soul mates :)
Engaged 6th July 2013
<3 <3 Married my best friend 11/7/2015 <3 <3
CommentAuthorFlossie
They are lovely dresses. Glad you had a successful shopping trip x
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorJennK
That is a stunning BM dress, I love the back! And looks nice and swishy :)
Our perfect day - 08.08.15 <3
CommentAuthorleasa
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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Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorFlossie
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
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorElinor Claire
They're both lovely dresses. They should look good together.
30th August 2014 was the best birthday ever.
It was the day that I became Mrs. Dixon.
CommentAuthorJennK
Both dress are fab, very elegant :)
Our perfect day - 08.08.15 <3
CommentAuthorleasa
I got engaged a year ago today! This is us a few minutes later outside the casino.
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Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorMattsBride
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
CommentAuthorleasa
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.
Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorleasa
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.
Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorCarrieD26
Everything looks so beautifully co-ordinated.
What made you change your mind about the bridesmaid dresses?
CommentAuthorJennK
Ooh that is a beautiful car! I love the interior :)
Our perfect day - 08.08.15 <3
CommentAuthorleasa
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!!
Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorInDreamland
Wow, everything is looking amazing! It's going to be one incredible wedding x
Married the love of my life on Saturday 11th May 2013 xxx
Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorleasa
Thank you Tracey, and congratulations on your "promotion" to mod x
Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorCarrieD26
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.
CommentAuthorIrishbride2be
your dress is stunning! xx
Met my dream man on Halloween 2012
Proposed to me in Spain 22nd July 2014
Getting married 12 september 2015
Marrying my forever best friend :-)
CommentAuthorleasa
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
Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorFlossie
Surely you should be entitled to try your dress on whenever you like? You are paying for it and you are the customer.. x
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorleasa
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!
Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorFlossie
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
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorJennK
Oh gosh I can't believe the shop said that! Definitely go down there and demand!
Our perfect day - 08.08.15 <3
CommentAuthorCarrieD26
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!!
CommentAuthorleasa
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.
Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorleasa
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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.
Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorleasa
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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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Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorleasa
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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Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorAprilS61
Flowers and rings look gorgeous Leasa!
Mr & Mrs Swan 04/04/15
CommentAuthorCarrieD26
Very nice. How exciting!!
CommentAuthorleasa
Thank you both!
Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorleasa
Eek! Very excited, invitations arrived today... Busy weekend ahead getting them written and sent out.
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Met 30th May 2005
Proposed in Monte Carlo August 25th 2013
Became Mrs K on 30th May 2015
Married my Gorgeous Greek God
CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
They are absolutely gorgeous!! Bet you are so excited now :)
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
CommentAuthorEmmaH444
Looks like you are well on the way. Just noticed that you got engaged the day after me :) x
Met 29/3/2006
Engaged 24/8/13
Married 26th August 2016
CommentAuthorKatieH
Invitations are lovely. Can't wait to do ours :)
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16