I'd go for eton mess purely because we went to a formal b'day party where they had three courses, we were asked to chose in march and went for sticky toffee pudding which i love but on the day it was hot and i didnt enjoy it and didnt really want it I was eyeing up the cold deserts others had
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CommentAuthorJill
I'd opt for eton mess too but love sticky toffee pud - yum yum! I know what you mean by the hot dessert in hot weather though nic... still - the ice cream with it will cool it down x
29th September 2012
Cant wait to be Mrs D!
CommentAuthorNicsquared
I love eton mess as well and i'd say its a pretty safe desert Im going with creme brulee which is probably a lot more risky :s
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CommentAuthorfiona
I love love stp but agree with the other eton mess is prob more suited. I say go with yours & h2b's favourite you are the important ones.
CommentAuthorKate4
Ahhh it's tough. I agree, I want eton mess. Just worried some of my family won't eat it and would prefer the pud. I don't have to decide yet, getting two menus printed next week so can decide later. Thanks ladies!
Thats a good plan smarties - why dont you think they would eat eaton mess??
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CommentAuthorKate4
To be fair more like h2b's family. fil has problem eating some desserts because he has teeth issues, sil is lactose intolerant etc. Ah we'll see, i'll ask around.
CommentAuthorNicsquared
They should be able to cater for individuals with specific requests so dont worry too much :)
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What you have to do is turn around and say, "watch me"!!
CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
do eton mess for the masses and then do sticky toffee as the dietry alternative ??
i would go for eton mess cos i loves it!
8th September 2012 I married my best friend
1st September 2014 our little family grew by one
Women are made to be loved, not understood. - Oscar Wilde
CommentAuthorKate4
I am definitely edging towards the Eton Mess and will ask if we have have stp for the alternative for the two I can think of. And if someone doesn't eat the dessert it's not that big a deal. They'll have had 2 courses and the evening buffet won't be far off! Have got both menus being printed so if i change my mind it doesn't matter.
Ugh!
Excitingly I have paid registrar fees today!
CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
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ooooooo you've been busy its not even lunch time yet lol
i'm just taking a back seat now to be honest, only got the below things left to get
Sweet buffet • Paint for ‘love is sweet’ sign – possibly the same as the buckets but with purple spots
Favours • Paint ladies favour buckets glittery
Groom & Groomsmen • Cufflinks • Shoes – Jon
Tables • Mini Canvases – need to pick 6 photographs!
then its just a case of paying it all off lol.
I've bought my hen night dress this weekend yay! bargain at £19.99, doesn't look much on the hanger but looks amazing on
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and the shoes and bag i had from another event that i didn't go to so they have never been worn
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8th September 2012 I married my best friend
1st September 2014 our little family grew by one
Women are made to be loved, not understood. - Oscar Wilde
CommentAuthorNicsquared
Lists are making me afraid - im starting to panic lol
Love the shoes soon to be mrs mann I did a test label for my favours - what do you think?
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CommentAuthorcb
They are so cute Nicsquared!! They look so fiddly. You must have a lot of patien I've just posted my invitations - thought it was a bit early but so what?!? Gives people til the 1st July to rsvp. No excuses!
Still no suit for H2B, we might pop into Kingston-U-T this weekend to check some out.
I'm still undecided about favours, I saw someone post on here earlier about fortune cookies, I might look into that. We have bought a little bottle of bubbles for everyone as I think they look cute in photos but I feel like we need something else.
Another thing I'm still trying to sort out is a chest or box for the cards. Idon't really like the card ones I've seen around...
We are putting jars with pens on the tables and putting notes out asking people to write us notes on the back of their place names which I've just done on postcard size card. I'm hoping people will put these in the card box. Then I have a lovely photo album to put them in afterwards! I thought this would be a better idea than a guest book as people can take their time during dinner. Thats the hope anyway!! xx
CommentAuthorNicsquared
Are you hiring or buying suits cb? We already posted our invites - got a fair few rsvps already :)
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CommentAuthorcb
We havent really decided re hiring or buying because h2b wants a matching 3 piece grey or pinstripe suit and they seem to be just as expensive to buy as hire. (pic of what he is after in my album!)
Plus there's only him, the best man and my dad wearing matching as we aren#'t having ushers so we would have to find one that we could both buy or hire as we cant expect the bm to buy if he doesn't want to/like the suit!! I mean we are paying but no point in buying him a suit he'd never wear again. x
CommentAuthorNicsquared
I am sure we could have found a suit cheaper to hire but we are having ivory waistcoats so would have been pointless to buy We got them in debs, worked out at £75 each which i dont think was too bad
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CommentAuthorKate4
Ooh I've had a busy day. Bought a basket and filled it with toiletries for the loos in the hotel. Bought hair spray, hair grips, plasters, paracetamol, wipes, mints, moisturiser, hand cream, clear nail varnish (for tights), nail files.
Also bought more sweets for the sweet buffet all done now.
Our stationery is going to the printers this week.
Nic they are so cute!
Love the bag Mrs Mann!
Cb, I'm doing something similar for our guest book. Printing cards that I will put on tables and once collected in will stick them in the guest book.
CommentAuthorNicsquared
I have my basket but need to fill it - might steal some ideas smarties :)
I want to do a fingerprint tree but might do a guestbook too
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CommentAuthorKate4
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Oooh and deodorant and body spray and lint rollers. Anything else?
I wanted a guest book for the funny messages I know we'll get, but I wanted them on cards for me to stick in so nobody can ruin the book! Haha!
CommentAuthorOfficially Mrs M
cb ours went out the end of Feb and our RSVP is 30th June lol so its not early dont worry
8th September 2012 I married my best friend
1st September 2014 our little family grew by one
Women are made to be loved, not understood. - Oscar Wilde
CommentAuthorcb
I posted the invites this morning and I have just found out from h2b that he has been emailing friends of his that have asked the insert for the invites. I emailed him the draft to his work account and the end result was done on the computer at home so he has been emailing everyone our work in progress. I know i'm a bit irrational but that has really upset me!! I feel like what's the point in working on the inserts and sending invites in the post when he has been sending everyone the inserts (the 1st draft inserts!!!!!!!!) He says he doesn't see the issue as everyone will get them in the post 2moro anyway but now his friends will get all the b&b details before family and my friends!!
oh well nothing can be done about it now, just a bit peeved. Ho hum! Anyway, has anyone seen any ivory wrist purses that are cute? I ordered a lovely one from an independent website and they said they are out of stock and cant get any more :-( xx
CommentAuthormrs_houghton_2012
Sorry not been on ladies, seems like your all doing fab with your planning!
Finally got my wedding bouquet sorted plus the 2 bms flowers, fgs flowers and all coursages.. £237 for the lot. BARGAIN!
put poems in the invites (just awaiting the calligraphy to be done then getting them sent out). Not all that much to do now. So excited! Lost 12lb in 2 weeks which has made me a happy bunny!! Anyone know of where to look for evening invitation? Something nice but not overpriced? Really struggling with that one! Also wondering if you put a gift list in with the evening invites or not.. thought it was a bit cheeky myself lol xxx
Got with the most wonderful man on 1/09/05
Got engaged to my sole mate on 1/09/06
Getting married on 1/09/12
Looking forward to becoming Mrs Houghton!
CommentAuthorNicsquared
Whats a wrist purse CB? - id be annoyed cb, i actually sent out some peoples invites first so they would have a chance to book their room first
I dont know about the gift list mrshoughton2012 - its something i wonder about - i think its cheeky too :s
My mum loved my favours :)
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CommentAuthorcb
A wrist purse/bag is just a little handbag that you just hang from your wrist rather than where over your shoulder or hold like a clutch bag. They usually have one strap long enough to wear around your wrist. I want one to put my lippie in! (and my fags.....ooops classy!)
xx
CommentAuthorcb
And I got my evening invites from a stationary shop! I'm only sending 8 and a pack of 8 was £5! I just filled in the details. x
CommentAuthormrs_houghton_2012
Oh dear.. just scared myself to death! Just done a to do list.. It seems I have a bit more to do than i anticipated!!
TO DO LIST FOR THE WEDDING! • Get in touch with vicar over Banns • Confirm hymns and readings (and who is reading) • Wedding rehearsal (one week before wedding) • Buy pillar candles for the church • Print maps for invitations / gift list • Arrange hair trial/ arrange hair style and makeup style • By Aimee’s dress and accessories • Buy bridesmaids accessories • Buy thank you gifts (BM’S, BM, MOB,MOG etc) • Buy miniatures for wedding favours and decorate boxes to put them in • Buy guestbook and pen • Buy bridal accessories and underwear (inc veil and tiara) • Buy disposable cameras • Make table plan (and buy all the materials) • Make up favour bags • Sort grooms wedding morning present • Confirm photography shots • Go for taster session and confirm menu • Attend dress fittings / Suit Fittings • Book nails & wax • Arrange cattery for the cat • Sort passport for Aimee • Buy honeymoon clothes • Arrange meeting with wedding planner to confirm details • Sort topper for cake • Make personalised menus • List of music for DJ • Confirm church flowers • Find out about table numbers at venue and possibly buy them
Got with the most wonderful man on 1/09/05
Got engaged to my sole mate on 1/09/06
Getting married on 1/09/12
Looking forward to becoming Mrs Houghton!
CommentAuthorNicsquared
I think my list may be just as long - eeeeek!!
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CommentAuthorfiona
Im avoiding the list at the moment, its alittle too daunting!
CommentAuthorNicsquared
Me too - going down to 4 months on the ticker yesterday scared me enough, not ready for the list :s
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CommentAuthorKate4
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Cb yep i'd deffo be annoyed!
Eeeek I have a wedding notebook that comes round with me everywhere which has so many lists in it. And so many versions of the same list! My list is quite similar to yours Mrs H.
• Write and post invites • Confirm vows and readings (and who is reading) with Registrar • Arrange hair trial/ arrange hair style and makeup style • By fg accessories • Buy bridesmaid's accessories • Buy thank you gifts (BM, MOB,MOG etc) • Confirm photography shots • Attend dress fittings • Book nails • Arrange cattery for the cat • Buy honeymoon clothes • Confirm flowers • Tag up favours • Paint letters • Make sweet trees • Decorate postbox • Get engagement ring cleaned • Make sugar buttons for the cake • Photo slideshow for projector screen
Eeek. Though 5 months is plenty of time to do all that to be fair! No worries!
CommentAuthorKate4
Today I ribboned/buttoned my basket. I know this could have waited 4 months....but I have an essay to write so am procrastinating!
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Also my bro popped round and said he has sent all our stationery to the printers. Just gotta wait for proofs now. Hopefully this will be pretty soon as they are doing this as a special job for him, quickly and discounted! I am so so so excited.
CommentAuthorfiona
invites are done I am just checking them and sealing the envelopes!
CommentAuthorfiona
Smarties where did you get that basket? How much was it?
CommentAuthorKate4
StoreTwentyOne. It was £3. They had 3 sizes and that's the smallest. Only bought it this week so should still be in stock.
Eeeek how exciting! I am desperate to send mine. I bought envelopes on Wed so when they arrived I'm tempted to write them soon as, before I've got the actual invites!
CommentAuthor*~Nicola~*
Smarties - Are you doing these for ladies and gents or just ladies?!
I've been looking on the Bay at minature perfumes/aftershaves and was going to put these in both loos but I like your idea of a survival kit basket with a bit of everything in.
15th Sept is getting closer and closer - it's frightening when I see how much other B2Bs have done...Eek!!
CommentAuthorKate4
Just ladies. Actually gents hadn't crossed my mind lol! I put some scissors and tweezers in too. I'd like to put perfume samples in but depends how cheap I can get them. The whole basket cost me £13 (inc the basket). Another idea that h2b rolled his eyes at!
CommentAuthorNicsquared
I was only doing ladies too - not sure what i'd put in the mens....
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CommentAuthorJill
I dont want to do myself a list... scary! I've arranged today with a local business to get my invites printed. I thought I might try myself - had all the templates and stuff, just didnt want to mess it up. So off they go to this guy... he's doing me a sample tomorrow :) x
29th September 2012
Cant wait to be Mrs D!
CommentAuthorKate4
In fact I dread to think what I'd be expected to put in the mens!
Sounds good Jill!
CommentAuthor*~Nicola~*
Thanks for that, definately something i'm going to do. Think the ladies will appreciate it more than the men anyway and i'll just stick with my original plan of some mini aftershaves for the men.
The seller i'm watching on the Bay sells a range of branded/well known minature perfumes mostly between £2.99 and £3.99 but that's for 5 minatures which i think works out reasonable.
CommentAuthorgemsy
Sorry i havent been on in ages. Wow its really creeping up on now ladies! I havent even done the invites yet :-/ Really need to get a move on. Hope everyones planning is going well x
CommentAuthorNicsquared
I have my basket but nothing in it yet
Sounds good jill! We only have a few rsvps to come back :)
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CommentAuthorKate4
Ooh well done Nic! I feel so behind invites wise! I have my list, stamps and envelopes/invites on order so should be soon. I wasn't going to send them this early originally so I'm trying to catch up now.
CommentAuthorNicsquared
Hey gemsy - think im ok on the planning front :) Still not ready to write a to do list though How about you?
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CommentAuthorKate4
What are your plans for invites gemsy? Are you making them?
CommentAuthorgemsy
We still have quite a bit to do. So much more to arrange than we first thought lol. its all coming together nicely though :)
CommentAuthorNicsquared
I have my first table plan related stress - my dads told me where his new wife will sit, he didnt chose the best day to tell me, i wasnt far off telling him where to go...
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what you can't do.
What you have to do is turn around and say, "watch me"!!
CommentAuthorKate4
Ahh that's not fair to bring that up when you've got a lot on. :-(
My usher (bil) thinks he should be on the top table because my h2b was at his wedding. But h2b was best man there. He's miffed because he thinks he should be. He isn't!
CommentAuthorNicsquared
At my bros wedding, his then wife caused a massive upset, refused to sit down as she wasnt sat where she wanted, not sure what it is about the women he chooses :s I dont want the same at my wedding but then im not sure why people cant behave like adults
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What you have to do is turn around and say, "watch me"!!
CommentAuthorKate4
I told bil that my brother is also an usher and he isn't on the top table and his response was - yeah but M was at mine.... Sigh. childish.
I'm hoping people realise they are lucky to be invited and sit where they are told!
