Met in 2009
He proposed Jan 2014
Will become Mrs P 7th October 2017
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
exciting emily!! itll go so quick :D xx
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorLesley0401
Just got back from 2 week holiday so getting back into planning, still not much I can do but sorting the invites out and making sure everyone who needs the link to the website I created has it. The real planning starts in July.
You all are getting close to your dates, hopefully you are more excited than stressed :)
The future Mrs Perry
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
hope you had a good holiday lesley! x
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorCamilaL
edited
I was about to say "6 months will fly by, Emily", then I sort of panicked because we're just over 7 months away lol
We've had some progress this week. Last weekend hubby and I went out to collect pine cones from the parks for our decoration and my bouquet. I'm amazed with how many we got and how amazing they look! Yesterday I've ordered the materials for the favours. Gonna make pine cone candles, so got the mold, the wax and the wicks. Wanting to order the things to make the bouquet (pinecones make most of it), but gonna wait a bit. My friends from Brazil have managed to book their tickets to come to the wedding. I've booked their accommodation. Now just my brother and sister in law still need to book their tickets. On good Friday we're gonna address the invitations to post them on Tuesday :) I think it's pretty early, but both MIL and MOH think it's time, so I'm sending them.
That's pretty much it for now :) Soooooo exciting!
exciting that your invites will be out soon camila! xx
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorLesley0401
Very exciting Camila, I have seen place settings as pine cones on p1ntr3st, they look really nice. not sure if that is something you want/considered at all?
I had a lovely holiday thank you, just so out of the wedding planning mind set. Will try get myself back into it at the weekend maybe. I have 244 days to go and I am sure that will fly by too :)
The future Mrs Perry
CommentAuthorCamilaL
Lesley, I have seen them and it is something I want to do :) Just need to collect more pine cones for this lol
CommentAuthorClaire1978
Booked our reception and hair and makeup artist this week. Its hard keeping track of how much you've spent and how much you owe isn't it? Now I know why so many of you have spreadsheets...having to convert everything into pounds and dollars doesn't help either lol.
Started a new job and re-located to London area as well so been a busy time!
CommentAuthorEmily17
Claire not sure I would cope without my spreadsheet! Hope your doing ok xx
Met in 2009
He proposed Jan 2014
Will become Mrs P 7th October 2017
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
Claire whens your date? You must be super busy then! x
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
im 3 weeks today :O
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorMichelleC961
How exciting Mrs- do you feel ready or are you starting to panic?
CommentAuthorWundatigga
One of the little diamonds in my engagement ring fell out sometime between yesterday and today. Gutted!
However I have contacted the company where we bought them and they have told me just to send it back and they will repair and clean my ring free of charge - I just have to pay postage to get it to them.
Also we've finally had an offer accepted on a house so we are finally moving!!
Started dating: 10th February 2011
Welcomed our little girl: May 2015
I proposed: 23rd December 2015
I finally become Mrs R 17th August 2017
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
Michelle i feel pretty ready, just want it to be here now, although it still doesnt feel real!!
Wundatigga thats great that they will change the ring free of charge!! And congrats on the house offer :D xx
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorTiffany
Hi ladies. Sorry to jump on your post but thought as you all helped me deal with my grandfather being so ill you would all like to hear he has proven the doctors wrong and is walking again!! This has made my year, he is doing so well :)
Good luck and hope you all have amazing days!
CommentAuthorClaire1978
28th Sept MrsC, so have a while yet, but have tonnes of big stuff going on before then, which I can't moan about really as it will make the time fly. Wish I only had 3 weeks like you though-are you sleeping ok or is the excitement too much :-D x
CommentAuthorEmily17
Claire that's a week before me and Loz.
We have had quite a few RSVPs back the last few days. Went to pick them up tonight. OHs grandparents have requested a song which we dont know.. Elvis, No Please... any ideas?
Met in 2009
He proposed Jan 2014
Will become Mrs P 7th October 2017
CommentAuthorClaire1978
I know Emily eeeeeeeek :-)
CommentAuthorCamilaL
Emily, it sounds really exciting to have the rsvp back! MIL and MOH helped me today with addressing the invites :) We are posting just after Easter. MIL has offered to pay for all the stamps :D
I am now trying to sort out everything I can. I have butterflies in my belly at the moment. Soooo exciting!
CommentAuthorEmily17
How lovely Camila!
Met in 2009
He proposed Jan 2014
Will become Mrs P 7th October 2017
CommentAuthorCamilaL
=D
Are you guys having a kids table? Or offering some activity book? We are having 5-6 kids and I was thinking about a bag with an activity book, some crayons and pencil... The activity books I've found have about 7 activities each, what I don't think is much. What are your thoughts on this?
CommentAuthorEmily17
I made my own packs. Pics below. I made the activity books myself. Boys are having a pirate eye patch instead of tiara
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Met in 2009
He proposed Jan 2014
Will become Mrs P 7th October 2017
CommentAuthorEmily17
Kids will be with their parents though. Thought a kids table would get messy. Some are very young so would need help and one has learning difficulties so needs 2 parents/grandparents with him.
Met in 2009
He proposed Jan 2014
Will become Mrs P 7th October 2017
CommentAuthorCamilaL
Love your activity book, Emily. The activities are similar to the ones I've found. I'm thinking about having a kids table because the youngest is 3 and it could give the parents some freedom. Still need to think this through. But I love your bag! Thanks for your help :D
CommentAuthorLeanneF96
Had my last dress fitting this weekend! Lost nearly a stone and it looks perfect without the love handles! Haha! Can afford to go another few pounds without making too much of a difference! Ill more than likely put a few lbs on whilst being all inclusive the first few days! 20 days til we fly! Wedding all organised.... holiday shopping not so much!
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
Leanne at least if you loe a few before then you should be the same if you put on a few! But then youll be rushing round like mad doing stuff so you probably wont put on as much as you think! xx
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
Had our final meeting with our photographer and videographer (they are getting married in june!) today at our venue, they were fab and make us feel so comfortable. We had a pre wedding shoot too just to get us comfy with the poses and give us a feel for the day! Luckily it was dry lol
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorEmily17
Leanne well done for the weight loss. At least you know you can enjoy yourself without worrying!
We have had a few more RSVPs back. I'm a little miffed that we have more people RSVP to the evening than the day. that includes me oh and our parents who aren't sending a RSVP back. My parents dont have one to send as invites are addressed from them and i told OH mom she can keep it. My dad called all his family and my aunt abroad who we were pretty much certain she would not come has said that she will speak to her doctors to see if he can make it. Also family in America have invited another one of my cousins and my parents said it was ok... really p1553d with them. Now I am relying on the fact that someone else cant come if not we will have to un-invite someone. still a lot to come back yet so I am hoping someone can't come..
Met in 2009
He proposed Jan 2014
Will become Mrs P 7th October 2017
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
always awkward when people think they can invite someone else. its your wedding, your guest list and your money therefor its your decision! x
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorEmily17
I don't mind her coming it is just that we do not have the space at all..
Met in 2009
He proposed Jan 2014
Will become Mrs P 7th October 2017
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
definitly, i think alot of people would love to have more spaces but numbers are restricting :( x
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorLesley0401
I had to tell 5 friends that's they can't come to the wedding, they said they would come anyway and that I'm getting married in a park so I can't stop them, said it's more complicated than that, can't get them to reception and I have permits to get plus I don't like one of my friends husbands at all, the pair of them take over everything and make a show. I just want a simple, intimate wedding and I would have liked them all to come but the attitude after has just made me think I am right. One couple isn't talking to me and I think it is so petty. They had 30 plus extra people at their wedding than they wanted but his parents paid for them. For me to have them there would cost me an extra 5k which is more than my wedding!
Rant over
The future Mrs Perry
CommentAuthorEmily17
Lesley that's such a lot of money. Surely you can tell them your not going to pay for them
Met in 2009
He proposed Jan 2014
Will become Mrs P 7th October 2017
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
Lesley i think youll just need to put your foot down. If they were real friends the would understand. Weddings are hard because numbers are limited, and anyone else whos planned a wedding should understand!
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorLesley0401
I have told them, all bar one is understanding, stupid thing is the ones who are happy to go into thousands of pounds of debt for their wedding thinks I should just get over it and let them come! I am not talking to her at the moment and she is so self obsessed she doesn't even know I am not talking to her! Some friend is all I think! I am sticking to my guns on this but I just am disappointed.
The future Mrs Perry
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
had 2 different people drop out of the wedding today because of their work not letting them have it off. we sent std's and invites early as we're a thursday. Only 2 weeks to go and everythings paid up, now ive got to go and do the table plan and seating plan sign again :( annoyed!
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorMaxineP89
Hi all, not been on for a while so thought I would pop on and catch up.
We've had some devastating news which has put a stop on all planning. My FIL has been ill for quite some time with various forms of the big C. He is now bed bound and its now just a matter of time . . . . we have been advised weeks rather than months. I am so gutted, as is my partner.
We are still going ahead with the wedding - as it 6 months away, but the thought of him not being there on our day is so upsetting and I just don't want to make any more plans. We have to give our stationer the names for the invites, but I just keep putting it off.
OH's dad keeps asking about the plans etc - I have a picture of me in my dress and am not sure if I should show him or not. I get upset every time he asks about the plans and have to keep leaving the room.
I think the OH is just blocking things out.
Sorry guys - just needed to get it off my chest and have a good cry.
Looking forward to becoming the 3rd and last Mrs McLauchlan
CommentAuthorLesley0401
I am so sorry Maxine, it must be so hard for you. I am in a similar place with my grandad and it is truly heartbreaking. I don't know what to suggest but I am trying to get as much done now and share as much as I can with him so he has still been a part of it all. I am his first grandchild to get married and I wanted him to be involved as much as possible. It is still very sad though. xx
MrsC, I can't believe your friends have done that and with such short notice! Is there anyone you can bump up to replace them or would that just cause extra hassle? xx
The future Mrs Perry
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
Hi Maxine,
Im so sorry for your news. You must be a mix of emotions just now!! I would do the same as Lesley and try and involve him in as much as possible, maybe see if there is a reading he would like to be read out in the ceremony etc?
xx
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorMrs T Hurley!
Sending virtual hugs to you and your family Maxine. Could you guys maybe have a blessing by his bedside? Xx
Met 18/09/03
Engaged 06/09/08
Getting married 05/09/17
CommentAuthorCamilaL
I am sorry to hear about that Maxine :(
CommentAuthorWundatigga
Hugs Maxine - not an easy time for any of you I am sure xx
Well we finally gave notice today and the lovely lady has let me have put my step-dad on my marriage certificate. \Really made my day as first time round I just had to have scores through the Father's details bit which I felt didn't do my Step-Dad justice as he's raise me since I was 6- well chuffed.
I am a little concerned that I'm not going to fit in my dress though - I bought a size up so that I didn't have to worry too much, but thanks to my recent ill health (hormone imbalance) I think I have actually out weight on :( I have contacted the dress shop to find out then I can go and have another try on/when to book my fitting.
Started dating: 10th February 2011
Welcomed our little girl: May 2015
I proposed: 23rd December 2015
I finally become Mrs R 17th August 2017
Sorry to hear your news Maxine, it's hard having to sit by and watch loved ones slipping away. Try to stay strong for your OH as he will really need your support. I've just gone through that with my Mum who had Alzheimer's until she passed away last month. It's hard knowing that neither of my parents will be at the wedding (Dad died last July) and I'm really struggling to find any enthusiasm with anything wedding as it feels wrong to go on with it without them.
I'm also concerned about fitting in my dress too Wundatigga. I've got my first fitting tomorrow and have convinced myself that comfort eating will have wreaked havoc. Dreading it. Will just have to sew my mouth shut for 4 months!
Met: 2nd September 2012
Engaged: 3rd January 2015
Wedding day: 2nd September 2017
CommentAuthorCamilaL
The idea of not fitting in my dress has been driving me crazy lol I have problems with keeping up with exercising, and I have noticed that since January I have gain some weight (I don't know how much cause I do avoid to weigh myself). I am thinking about joining Zumba, as I have 7 months to go and it might help. My dress is not here yet, and shouldn't arrive until July/August :(
CommentAuthorClaire1978
I'm worried too, Ive always been a sport billy but it seems since Xmas theres always been a reason why I can't get to the gym. At the minute I have a chest infection, typical :-/
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
Wundatigga & Donna how did you get on with your dress fittings? Camilla you definitly have time to lose abit :)
Im 10 days today!! God its come round sooooo quickly. Just trying to get all the last little stationary bits done then thats us :D xx
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
My dress fits (phew) and I have brought it home with me today. The shop where I got my dress is about 100 miles away from my home so will get the alterations done locally by someone recommended by the shop owner.
So relieved.
Exciting that you are so close now MrsC, are you nervous?
Met: 2nd September 2012
Engaged: 3rd January 2015
Wedding day: 2nd September 2017
CommentAuthorMrsC2Be
yay glad it fits!! and nice to have it home with you :)
Definitly nervous but getting really excited too. Just want it to be here now! x
Met In Lanzarote April 2013
Engaged In Rome February 2016
Getting Married In Scotland May 2017
CommentAuthorLesley0401
Im excited for you mrsc :)
I have paid for my dress but wont be ordering it until June when I have a fitting and then they will order it for me - feels like that is ages away!