Met 29/3/2006
Engaged 24/8/13
Married 26th August 2016
CommentAuthorFlossie
Made my first enquiry about booking an appointment at a bridal store - eek!
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
Exciting!! Have you found any styles you like? :) x
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
CommentAuthorFlossie
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I like lace but I've not been paying too much attention to pics as I know once I try dresses on I will think completely differently. I know the designers I want to try on, but I'm open to others as well.. It will be a surprise :) x
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorEmmilou82
Thats exciting Flossie..... When are you thinking of going??
Marrying 'The One' on 30th July 2016
I am now Mrs Emma Stokoe xx
Yeah I went for something different to what I thought I would like after trying it on! Always thought I'd end up with a princess dress lol x
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
CommentAuthorFlossie
June :) I've said June from day 1 so even though I'm pooping myself about how close that now is, I'm sticking to it lol x
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorFlossie
Part of me loves figure hugging more 'under stated' dresses but I've no idea how they will actually look on my body. Part of me also loves big princessy dresses! x
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
I'm sure once you get in there you'll know! At least you'll be able to try on each different style and see how they look on you. I always thought I'd want strapless and when I tried a strapless dress on it looked awful haha x
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
CommentAuthorEmmilou82
You will know when you try them on Flossie.... I remember you saying June now you've said it again.... You have done well to resist until now...
I always said i wanted someting fitted and not at all fussy or floaty and i fell in love with and bought a ballgown type, floaty dress lol....
So not what OH will be expecting!!
Marrying 'The One' on 30th July 2016
I am now Mrs Emma Stokoe xx
CommentAuthorKatieH
How exciting Flossie! xx
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorFlossie
I definitely wouldn't be able to have strapless, I need to keep my boobies in check! Haha. I love lace dresses where the lace goes above the neck line (like yours Emma) - would feel more secure then too hah xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorFlossie
Katie - do you have any recommendations for bridal stores in or around Bristol? I'm looking Wiltshire but Bristol would be ok to travel to as well xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorKatieH
I didn't go to any in Bristol but we have a few. I only went to one which was in Gloucester xx
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorEmmilou82
I thought straps too Flossie as im not at all small up top however, my dress holds them perfectly, without a bra!!! Its ace lol xx
Marrying 'The One' on 30th July 2016
I am now Mrs Emma Stokoe xx
CommentAuthorFlossie
Which one did you go to in Gloucester? I've got a Gloucester one on my list - By Design xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorKatieH
Bl1stfu1 g1fts Br1d@l
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorKatieH
She advertises a lot on the book of face and has a website and fb page xx
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
Me and OH were talking about my dress the other day and whilst he said he doesn't want to see it he said I think I know what it's like, so I said what. He said a strapless princess type dress with a few sparkles on the top!! He couldn't be more wrong hahaha! x
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
CommentAuthorFlossie
Thanks, I will investigate! :) xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorKatieH
No probs :) xx
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorSarah D
oh exciting! I keep looking at my dress im in love! enjoy every min of the shopping Flossie, you might end up going for total opposite of what you thought you would suit, I thought id like lace but hated it on me xx
Became Mrs Duthie 7th October 2016
CommentAuthorKatieH
Sending save the dates out in a few weeks. We were only going to send them to the day guests but now considering sending them to the evening guests too. What are your thoughts on this? x
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorFlossie
I think if you have particular evening guests who you really really want to be there then there's no harm. I've seen people sending 'save the evening' rather than 'save the dates' so there is no confusion about which part of the day they are invited to xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorFlossie
Appointment made. Saturday 13th June, 11am
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
Exciting Flossie x
Became Mrs Wade 06/08/2016
CommentAuthorFlossie
Ladies who already have their dresses - what deposits did you have to put down? xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
xx
CommentAuthorSarah D
Mine was half upfront xx
Became Mrs Duthie 7th October 2016
CommentAuthorKatieH
20% I think Flossie but mum paid more. Some places want 50%, it all depends.
I've seen save the evening cards but I ordered more than I needed of the save the dates so would be a shame to not use them. I don't want there to be any confusion though xx
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorFlossie
I definitely wouldn't send save the dates to evening guests as they might just assume they are invited to the whole day - I know I probably would if I received one. Is there an option to make little inserts from wherever you got your save the dates from so you can pop them in and explain it's for the evening?
Otherwise I'd probably just wait until sending the invitations out. If there are certain people who you really want there I'd just let them know. Maybe you could send evening invites out a little earlier instead x
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorFlossie
And thank you. My mum is supposed to be paying for my dress anyway but I want to be prepared in case she can't afford it at the time lol xx
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorFlossie
Second appointment made for Saturday 6th June
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorLadyJ
I will join this thread too :D
In love since 9.03.2013
Engaged 3.09.2014
Will become Mrs 27.08.2016
CommentAuthorKatieH
I have my whole outfit sorted now. Dress, Veil, headpiece, and shoes. My mum is paying for all of it and any alterations. Haven't tried it all on together yet so as soon as my dress comes in I will be trying it all on (as long as the veil and headpiece have arrived too) I can't wait. I did try the sample veil on with my dress and it looks lovely. I also have my garter and have ordered stokings but not sure if I will get on with them or not xx
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorDanielleS0709
Welcome ladyj
Save the dates isn't really a done thing here but if I were sending them to evening guests I'd prob send save the evening not date
Exciting flossie! I got a great deal on my dress at the time so paid if in full. Just have alterations to pay. I no my friend had to pay 50% on hers. My friend offered me a lend of her veil as my something borrowed! Just need to check the colour matches my dress hope it does. I was looking at some lovely headpieces at the weekend. Was going to go back this week and buy one but my little boy has been I'll. I'm considering asking my sisters to buy me my shoes for my birthday present as they are more expensive than I was Intending on spending!
21st May 2016 xxx
CommentAuthorDanielleS0709
I also seen some lovely belts that I want to add to my dress they were the ribbon style ones but thinking I may be better buying some material and asked the dress maker to stick it on to my dress! Not sure which would be better
21st May 2016 xxx
CommentAuthorKatieH
Welcome LadyJ. Happy planning x
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorEmmilou82
Flossie that's exciting.... 13th June, my sons birthday and 6th June, the day before OH's birthday xxx
I paid a £50 deposit but my dress was £600 in total not a high priced designer dress x
Marrying 'The One' on 30th July 2016
I am now Mrs Emma Stokoe xx
CommentAuthorMelty Cat
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2016 here too! :) Butterley Grange Mansion on the 24th of July. (A Sunday because getting married on a Saturday is bad luck lololol superstitious me.)
I got my dress ordered the other week. :D It WAS going to be a custom made one since I am a professional designer s, but I tried on one by chance in a shop in my town.
I paid £300 deposit for a £700-something dress and they'll store it for free.
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CommentAuthorKatieH
Welcome Melty Cat x
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorGemmaS8204
We have both save the date and save the evening so guests don't get confused we had ours made was £24.50 for 70 which I didn't think was too bad! We gave started to take them out as ours is bank holiday and school holidays so want to make sure everyone can come x
CommentAuthorMelty Cat
I'm currently trying to figure out how best to do my invitations. It's all at one venue and all the invitations I like seem to be day and evening separate. Argh.
I may just go down my initial route of designing them myself and having them printed at this rate lol.
CommentAuthorKatieH
I may get some save the evening cards but not sure yet. Thing is our evening guest list could change a couple of times between now and when we send out invites x
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorDanielleS0709
Lol I guess me and oh are doomed already then as our wedding is on a Saturday lol
My friend is about to start making her invites I'm waiting to see how much time etc it takes to see if I'm gonna make or buy
21st May 2016 xxx
CommentAuthorKatieH
Ours is on a Saturday too! Oh well lol x
Met in 2007
Started dating in 2009
Got engaged in 2014
Became Mrs Holme 11.06.16
CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
Mine is too x
Became Mrs Wade 06/08/2016
CommentAuthorSarah D
Welcome to the new 2016 brides to the thread xx
Became Mrs Duthie 7th October 2016
CommentAuthorFlossie
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I'd never heard of it being bad luck to get married on a Saturday. Surely that's the day the majority of people get married lol
Happily married
18th June 2016
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CommentAuthorSarah D
Ive never heard of that either! I am getting married on Friday but Saturday is the most popular day I thought too xx
Became Mrs Duthie 7th October 2016
CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
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I hope it's not bad luck to get married on a Saturday lol!
So exciting you have your appointments booked Flossie! At least if the first shop is no good you only have a week to wait for the second! x
Got together on 14th March 2010
Got engaged on 25th December 2013
Became Mrs P on 14th May 2016 - best day ever!
