I think they are lovely and you shouldn't feel silly getting emotional, it is a very emotional time generally and thinking about loses is always hard x
The future Mrs Perry
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
thats a lovely idea emily :) xx
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CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
started putting down final payments on things today its not due until beginning of april, but thought id do it throught march so it doesnt come as 1 big hit. nice to block of things as green and paid n the spreadsheet though!
Hope all of you are getting on well with the planning xx
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CommentAuthorEmily17
Mrs C, that must be scary / exciting all at the same time!
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CommentAuthorWundatigga
Exciting times MrsC :)
I'm trying to decide if I am going to get a second petticoat or not. I have wanted a colourful one since before I decided on a dress (I have an ivory one already). When I settled on a blue dress, I wasn't sure if to do it or not. And now I can't stop thinking about it!
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Wundatigga I would go and see it again if you keep thinking about it, can your budget stretch to two? One for the day and the other for the reception?
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CommentAuthorWundatigga
The petticoat is not too expensive as long as I get the right one. It's just knowing what colour to go with. I just love the idea of a surprising flash of colour and not just ivory - but I am worried it'll just look daft.
My initial thought was purple (to match the bridemaids) but I'm worried it will be too dark against my duck egg blue dress.
I have put pictures *ph0t0sh0p specials, in my photo album of the ideas - do they look wrong?
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CommentAuthorEmily17
Wundatigga, we cant look at your albums any more since the change :( What dress is it and i will look online
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CommentAuthorClaire1978
Wedding ring arrived today.....please can I wear it now? PLEASE? :-D
CommentAuthorWundatigga
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Aww I didn't know that :( Seems pointless having them then.
It's 3ll3 by H0u53 0f M005hk1 in duck egg blue and ivory.
That's exciting Claire :) x
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CommentAuthorEmily17
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CommentAuthorEmily17
That's beautiful. Not sure I would add another colour though
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CommentAuthorEmmilou82
I'm gate crashing your thread.... Wundatigga, that dress is stunning!!
I wouldn't add another colour personally... it's gorgeous as it is xx
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CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
thats gorgeous, what about putting a lilac peticoat underneat? i think it would be light enough to go and tie in with the purple? I wouldnt mix a darker colour with that though xx
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CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
today is a good day i just realised i finallyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy got a gold star lol!!! and its 2months today until our wedding :) (think im more excited about the gold star just now haha) xx
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CommentAuthorWundatigga
Thank you ladies and I appreciate the feedback. I love so many of this designers dresses but this one was definitely the one for me.
I always knew I wanted a short dress this time round and loved the idea, but then I found this dress and loved the fact it was blue so kind of left the colour petticoat thing - but as I say it's kind of come back and I just couldn't decide if it was a good idea or not.
I think I will leave her as she is then with the ivory :)
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CommentAuthorMrs T Hurley!
I would say stick with ivory wundatigga. At least you have your "something blue"!
Yay for the gold star Mrs C!
Do you have any pics of your ring Claire?
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CommentAuthorClaire1978
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Mrs T Hurley see if this works ******************************************
Its quite flat so sits under your engagement ring nicely. I tried loads but this was the only one that complimented my engagement ring. It has a quarter carat diamond in it, so enough but not too much. Very pretty and sparkly in real life. EJ is owned by the same company and had the same ring but with a higher quality diamond for an extra £200 but to be honest we could not see the difference (the lovely lady in HS took the ring out of the shop and down to EJ to allow us to compare because I could not make my mind up). She got the sale lol
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CommentAuthorMrs T Hurley!
That's a lovely ring! That's amazing that she went to EJ to let you compare!
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CommentAuthorEmily17
Evening ladies.
Today me and my mom have: Finished ALL invites bar 1 we are hoping to bump to day so holding it back till we know for definite. Finished ALL favours Made the children's activity books and put their packs together Done most of the orders of service. They are all done but need to add the front title page. They have been printed but left them for the ink to dry so all we need to do is cut and stick them on. :)
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CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
productive day emily well done :)
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CommentAuthorClaire1978
Oops I'll be banned from this site before I even get to my wedding day lol
CommentAuthorLesley0401
Wundatigga we had very similar bridesmaid dresses for my friends wedding (length cut but not the same dress) and had royal blue petticoats underneath. I agree with others that the dark wouldn't look as good but I do like a bit of colour. I think it looked good for our bridesmaid dresses as they then weren't ivory (who has ivory bridesmaid dresses?) but for the main wedding dress I don't think so unless it goes with the rest of your wedding theme xx
Good work Emily, bet you are feeling relieved xx
yay for the gold star mrsC xx
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CommentAuthorLesley0401
I have a bit of a tricky situation.
As I have mentioned before we are getting married in New York. I have my mum, dad and brother coming plus my H's mum, dad, and brothers + wives. We also have a couple of friends but we are not inviting my grandad.
He is quit poorly and wouldn't be able to travel so I don't want to put that pressure on him. I want to tell him we are getting married and having a party in the UK after which he is invited to but don't really know what to write.
Do any of you have any suggestions. Anything I think of just doesn't quite cut it so an impartial opinion would be great. My mum suggested writing a letter as he tends to forget things but just don't know what to write.
Even writing this I feel awful!
The future Mrs Perry
CommentAuthorCamilaL
I would invite him, even if I knew he wouldn't be able to come. Send him an invite, if you're having one, and with it you send him a letter, saying that you more than understand if he can't go, that you will miss him there, but that he shouldn't worry if he can't go because you guys will be celebrating together later on in the UK. That's basically what I would do.
And don't feel awful! x
CommentAuthorLesley0401
Thank you Camila, he would come though that is the problem and he isn't well enough to. I think I am going to have to have a little think x
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CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
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Hi lesley,
definitely a difficult situation, i dont know if this could even work... but what about having a tablet on a chair with $kype set up, so he can see you and you can see him? That way it still feels like hes there a little and you can still see him. Or arrange a $kype call with him staight after the ceremony quickly?
xx
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CommentAuthorEmily17
Love that idea Mrs C xx
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CommentAuthorLesley0401
That is a good idea or video it so he can see it when we get back, I think getting a skype call would be too complicated but I can have a word with my mum see what she thinks. My grandad can use my tablet and then get my mum to facetime him, that should be easy for him to answer. Not sure on Wifi but video is definitely a good idea if not (actually think that is a good idea anyway) I really didn't want a videographer but a phone recording would be enough.
Thank you MrsC xxx
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CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
yea im sure you could ask one of the ushers/family members if they could film it, and then send it straight to your grandad after, either that or facetime. something so that he can still see it will definitely make him feel more like hes there, and probably mean alot to you too that hes seen it :) no problem glad to help! xx
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CommentAuthorClaire1978
Lots of US venues do live video streaming anyway - I know where I'm getting married does
CommentAuthorLesley0401
Actually was thinking of a job for my brother the other day so that might be his task MrsC x
We are getting married in Central Park (New York) so it is pretty limited in terms of MiFi/technology. We had a look in December and we had a few issues with signal but there isn't any way of the venue live streaming for us as it is just the park. It is a good suggestion but not one we can take up x Where are you getting married Claire?
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CommentAuthorLeanneF96
Just checking back into this thread. Seems like ages ago i wrote something! Ive got my first dress fitting this Sat! Not lost as much weight as id hoped so looks like ill be wearing my spanx lol! The weeks are still flying by! Ive had a busy few weeks... We have just returned from a cruise around the UAE... Amazing! 59 days and ill be flying to Cyprus and awaiting my wedding day! Everything has been sorted just the remainder of our balance to be paid when we get over there. Can anyone suggest a really good face cream?! My skin lately has been very dry. The sun will just make it worse and i dont want my make up to look awful on the day... Xx
CommentAuthorEmily17
I have the same issue and my sister has said about me using a moisture mask. You put it on leave it to soak ingot he skin for a couple of mins then wipe the excess off with cotton wool. Not tried it myself yet but she swears by it. Uses one from B0dy Sh0p
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CommentAuthorLesley0401
I have all sorts of issues with my skin, I have a 50:50 cream from the dr, its half petroleum jelly part moisturiser but no perfumes etc. That is really good as my skin is so dry it goes red. Otherwise I have a l1z 34rle facial cream which is very good. they have quite a good range and generally will give you a sample if you go to B00t5. I personally am allergic to a lot of masks but I know they do work for people.
Good luck xx
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CommentAuthorClaire1978
Hi Lesley, Las Vegas for me hun x
CommentAuthorLesley0401
Lovely :) we got engaged there and i wanted to do it there and then lol
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CommentAuthorWundatigga
Well I've finally decided on our ceremony music and have confirmed with the musicians that they're happy with our choices.
Also my Mum has just told me not to worry about decorations for the reception party at her house either, as she and my Step Dad are sorting this :)
Now just to finalise things for the hen party and book my H&M trial and we're good to go!
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I proposed: 23rd December 2015
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CommentAuthorEmily17
What music are you having?
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CommentAuthorWundatigga
We've got a live duo (acoustic guitar and singer)
I've chose the following:
Processional - "Songbird" by Eva Cassidy
During the ceremony - Ellie Goulding "How Long Will I Love You" Jack Johnson "Better Together" Sleeping At Last "500miles"
Recessional - The Turtles "Happy Together"
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CommentAuthorEmily17
Lovely choices xx
We finished the orders of service and got a few more pictures for the memory photos out the loft x
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CommentAuthorWundatigga
Great job Emily - I haven't decided if I'm doing an order of service yet, as I don't know if it's worth it with there being so few guests?? I suppose I will see what the venue suggest as we haven't really confirmed timings with them yet anyways.
My memorial brooches for my bouquet came yesterday but I'm not sure they are big enough so might have to shop around for some different ones - depends if I can get photos small enough really to go into the frames.
I've been trying to think of something to get for my son for giving me away. He's 13 and won't really have a traditional specified role. I know I'm going to get a double photo frame with a message from me in one side and a photo from the wedding of the two of us in the other. I'm just not sure what else would be suitable. I though about maybe a men's manicure kit but not sure if this seems an odd thing to give?
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I proposed: 23rd December 2015
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CommentAuthorLesley0401
For your memory brooches have you tried shrinking the pictures on a photocopier? I am just having faces in mine as they are pretty small but really they are just for me to feel like they are with me. I have bought some thin ribbon as well to put them on as I want them cascading down my handle of the flowers.
I also sent a letter to my grandad, letting him know that we are getting married and although he is invited that it isn't practical for him to fly all that way and that we are going to try filming it or skyping him so he can still see it. I am hoping he will be well enough for the UK party when we come back but at least that isn't as far to go. I hope he takes it well but luckily my mum is going to see him tomorrow so she can talk to him in person. It is so hard being so far away from him, not something I wanted to do on the phone.
9 Months today we tie the knot, it is very exciting :)
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CommentAuthorEmily17
Wundatigga, we have to have one having a church service. Not sure I would bother otherwise..
Thats a lovely gift, very personal. How about a proper grown up watch maybe for him if you aren't sure?
Lesley, hopefully he understands it's for the best. Maybe you could make it a mini party with aunts and uncles with him watching too?
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CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
ladies what time are you having your first dance, we were set to have it at 7.30 but spoke to DJ at the weekend and he said its best to do that at 8. And does cake cutting happen just before the first dance? xx
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CommentAuthorLesley0401
will have a think about that Emily although I may have to leave that for someone else to sort
I have no idea Mrsc, cant even think back to the weddings i have been to recently lol rubbish
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CommentAuthorWundatigga
Emily - unfortunatly as good a sa watch would be, Ruben has had several weddings in the last couple of years, including his Dad, both is Dad's parents, and 2 uncles and I know his Dad and Nanna both gave him a watch so I feel he needs something different.
MrsC- I can't even remember what time we did it when I got married first time - it kind of just happened at some point; and we're not doing it this time. But my opinion is that you can have it as whatever time YOU want it. Just because it's normally at 8pm doesn't mean your wedding will go to the same timetable. It depends on lots of factors like what time you get married, what time you have asked your evening guests to arrive, what time is evening food being served/including children etc etc. :)
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I proposed: 23rd December 2015
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CommentAuthorEmily17
That's a shame Wundatigga. Definitely something personal; then. Maybe some cufflinks if you wanted something along those lines
I think ours is down for 8. not sure really. and i would assume the cake cutting is before the dance so that people can then join you on the dance floor.
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CommentAuthorLesley0401
So my grandad got my letter and he totally understands so I am happy now, that is a huge weight off my mind.
MrsC Thinking about it, it does make sense to have the cake cutting then the dancing, people are already up and it gives the waiters a chance to get the cake and cut it if that is what you are doing.
Think it is all starting to feel real now, seeing as you guys are quite close to your dates now :)
Wundatigga, How about engraving your son's tie with a nice message. Its personal, not too expensive and he can easily keep it. It will probably mean more to him when he is older though so you could get him a game or something if he is into computer games?
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CommentAuthorNicoleW665
mrsc2be i am doing my cake cut before my first dance and putting the cake on the table as part of the evening buffet x
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