We are focusing on saving, the probably putting together a list of what we actually need to buy for DIY and stuff. Also will need to work out when we are going to send the actual invites and when people need to RSVP by.
Thinking about booking the suits a year in advance to secure the booking, not too sure if that's too far in advance though?
We are having an engagement shoot next year as well with our photographer and will have a few things to fit in like a meeting with the church, the cake maker and videographer.
I will need to go back to the dress shop after I have lost some weight would like to order my veil and get my alterations booked in.
Planning on having hair and make up trials in November next year as well.
CommentAuthorDuostar
I think my first job will be to finalise a list of things we need for the wedding and the cost of it all. We have a meeting with a cake lady on 7th and a photographer on 15th. I may organise some more meetings with other photographers too. Keep our options open etc.
Met in 2005
Started dating August 2014 (yes it took us that long)
Engaged April 2016
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
Must stop buying things..... temptation too strong.
I think I have a problem :)
CommentAuthorWizbit89
I still cant decide on a cake, there are so many options on style etc. I need to meet with the florist to see samples and confirm things, pick BM dresses. lose weight buy wedding bands and lots of little bits of diy
arghhh haha
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
We think we have our wedding bits sorted main aim for me for next year is the DIY like the invites and other stationary, can leave the inserts till last and then losing weight.
We haven't decided 100% on cake style yet, but going to have some discussions with the woman in January and toss around some ideas. We get to try 9 different flavours of cake too. Amazing!
Met in 2005
Started dating August 2014 (yes it took us that long)
Engaged April 2016
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
I need to start looking for a florist. After that it's suits, bridesmaid dresses, arrange my hair trial, and loads of DIY.
Ooh, and I need to give notice in March!!!
CommentAuthorDuostar
We'll have to give notice April, I have no idea how I do this at all. Completely clueless!
Met in 2005
Started dating August 2014 (yes it took us that long)
Engaged April 2016
CommentAuthorAmyP913
I have finally worked out how to upload a picture haha.
I have my first album now with my Save the Date card in.
Was lush giving some out as everyone was so excited.
We also booked our band on Sunday as we had them at my father in laws Christmas party.
I think I am gonna see when you guys do stuff and then try to follow suit next year.
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
Hi Amy you will need to make your profile public so people can see it, in one of the forums posts at the top it tells you how to do it :)
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
I saw my dress yesterday!
I finally saw myself as a bride, even with my messy hair. Tried the dress on with a veil and burst into tears, it looked so perfect.
The dress is a little big which is good as it means the gym has been working, yay!
CommentAuthorWizbit89
Well done Lynsey, it must be a lovely feeling that its a little bit big too!
I have until august to shift some lbs before giving my first measurements. From Jan I will move into the gym hahah
x
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
It was a huge relief when the dress zipped up!
CommentAuthorAmyP913
How lush Lynsey - that moment is one in a million and so unexpected. So pleased for you!!
CommentAuthorAmyP913
I have made my profile public
CommentAuthorKathleenO17
Hope everyone is well I've been keeping up to date with the thread but haven't posted in a while as I haven't been doing much wedding stuff lately. I have some time off over Christmas - New Year so think I am going to start putting together the invitations whilst my OH will be working.
Amy - your save the dates look so cute, I love the personal touch. I issued my save the dates a few months back and I wished I thought to wait and save them with Christmas cards such a great idea but I think I was just too excited to get them out. Plus most of our day list is family so not likely to change
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
Merry Christmas! I hope you all have fantastic time with your loved ones. X
CommentAuthorInDreamland
Not long now ladies until you're saying "I'm getting married next year"!!!!!
Married the love of my life on Saturday 11th May 2013 xxx
Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorAmyP913
Oh dear I've been tempted by the sales.
Even though I got shoes in my bargain dress deal I have seen some really cute ones in the sale. £110 down to £35 could resist! My friend was just saying her wedding shoes were really expensive and then they went down in the sale but it was too late for her.
Hope they are comfortable will load a picture when they come.
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
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I took advantage of the sales and ordered my MOH dress from A505, reduced to £39. Hoping it fits! We are meeting in the New Year to check.
CommentAuthorAmyP913
Have you looked at bridesmaid dresses in the sale?
CommentAuthorInDreamland
Oooh what shoes and from where Amy? I'm keeping an eye out for my best mate who gets married in 9 months!
Married the love of my life on Saturday 11th May 2013 xxx
Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorInDreamland
If anyone is looking for their shoes then D383nh@m5 currently have over 40 styles of bridal shoes on sale!
Married the love of my life on Saturday 11th May 2013 xxx
Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorAmyP913
The ones I've got coming are KG ones.
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
Fantastic bargain Amy!
CommentAuthorInDreamland
I'll check them out.
Married the love of my life on Saturday 11th May 2013 xxx
Had our dream perfect honeymoon in Hawaii!
CommentAuthorStacyW28
Hi, We're getting married sept 2018 :) so far we have provisionally booked our venue for the ceremony just waiting on the booking forms to come in the post and to pay the deposit once they've received the forms. We're now spending hours looking online for a venue for the reception and trying to decide what sort of reception we would like xx
CommentAuthorDuostar
Welcome Stacy. Hope your planning goes well and the forms come quickly for you.
Hope everyone had a great Christmas. Ho88ycr4ft have a sale on and it's half price on their mache shapes, so I have got my post box ready to decorate. Much more worth getting for £6 instead of £12!
Hope everyone has a lovely evening, what ever that might be. Me and the OH are just staying in and watching movies, playing board games and eating! We have Christmas 2.0 with my family tomorrow as we were at his folks for 25th. So can't go too crazy with the drink as I am driving in the morning
Met in 2005
Started dating August 2014 (yes it took us that long)
Engaged April 2016
CommentAuthorAmyP913
Happy new year all.
I am now considering a videographer what's everyone's thoughts on this?
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
Hi All, Wishing everyone a happy new year and hope you all had a lovely Christmas with your family and friends!!
Welcome and congratulations Stacy, if you need any advice we are all here to help one another, had to stop myself putting an e in your name lol its how mine is spelt.
So excited to say the wedding is next year as we are now in 2017, built myself up to say it at midnight on new years eve but OH beat me to it, he said my face was a picture :)
Managed to buy a canvas for me to mount the table plan on in the sales should have been 12 reduced to 4 just the right size as well.
Back to work today and OH asked how long it would be before I was in full wedding mode again haha, only got the cake and the suits to book main focus is saving.
AmyP We have booked our videographer OH wasn't convinced at first but I explained that its seeing the day from another point of view and they will capture things you wont see.
CommentAuthorWizbit89
Hey all , can you believe we are getting married next year!! ahhhhhh
has anyone else looked at their to do list and had a bit of a almost cry lol - before xmas I felt like I had too much time and I think this year will be a bit manic.
videography wise I am using sh00t i7 y0ur$3lf check them out I am really excited about them!
is anyone going to any wedding shows this year? I am debating going again but not sure if I actually need to.
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
Hey Liz,
I was debating going to the National Wedding Show at the NEC for a day out with my mum and Sister or just one depending but I don't know cause I have everything, so not sure if it would just be a waste of time.
CommentAuthorAmyP913
I thought the same do I really need to go to anymore wedding fairs.
I have brought my bridesmaid dresses in the sale for a bargain. I have tried one on and I personally love it, just need my girls to try them now.
I have found a local guy whose videos I really like and the price is reasonable. My view is that I am saving in so many areas I.e my dress that we can afford to spend on videographers etc.
CommentAuthorWizbit89
I have everything apart from BM dresses Suits and accessories but not sure if its worth it just for a jolly and a change of scenery. but it is money.
I am just writing up my to do list now, its nice knowing that save the dates have gone out though, I missed 2 so just doing those today.
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
I have one still to give out but it is for the SIL and we very rarely see her at the moment as she lives in a home. I might go for a nosey around just to see if I can get anymore ideas for the day.
Me and OH need to sit down and do a list so we can work out who does what in terms of the DIY. Gradually starting to see more and more build up in the spare room.
AmyP if you have made savings and can afford to spend more on videographer go for it.
I've decided I'm going to do a bag each for MOH, bridesmaids, mum and MIL for the morning of the wedding, each one will have a champagne glass, a mini perfume set, jewellery/accessories and a nice poem for both of the mums.
Going to see closer to the time if the hotel will bring up some criossants and fruit about 11am we don't get married till 1:30pm so don't want anyone to starve.
CommentAuthorWizbit89
I am slowly building up my to do list on my spreadsheet it is a bit frightening, when I think I am finished I will post it up and see if you ladies can think of anything else
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
Definitely it would be useful to see what other people can thing of. The hair accessories for my bridesmaids arrived the other day from China they are a lot better than I was expecting I have put a pic in my bridesmaids photo album :)
CommentAuthorWizbit89
Make invitations Make centrepieces Confirm cake order cake topper confirm dress Find Mens Shoes Find Suits Find Mens accessories Find BM dresses Find BM shoes Find BM accessories Confirm Florist plans Break in Shoes Make post box bunting Make Bunting for the archway? Collect and pay for guestbook Make photo frame for behind guestbook List of Breakfast stuff for both parties Who is getting ready where give notice DIY sweet stand order sweet jars order sweets order jelly beans make favors and place cards make table numbers make table plan confirm rsvps hair trial and makeup trial order wedding bands attend hen do
OMGAAWWWSSSGGGGG
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
Two things I've noticed do you need an order of service and what about thank you gifts?
CommentAuthorWizbit89
don't think I am going to bother with an order of service.. do you really need one? we stand there, chat a bit, registra says a bit. play music a bit, someone reads a bit. you sign some papers a bit and done.... am I over simplifying this? haha I am very open to any ideas and help so if you reckon they are worth It I can easily add one.
I haven't decided on thank you gifts yet, BM's will be given jewellery for the day I think and bestman some cufflinks etc for the day. my family is too big to thank them for helping due to divorces etc so I think its safer to avoid in some respects but not really sure
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
If you don't really want an order of service maybe just do one sign so people can see what the plan is etc maybe an order of the day????
CommentAuthorWizbit89
yeah was thinking of possibly doing one of the pallet signs as we will be in a barn..
I also remembered and added my old new borrowed and blue!
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
Hello ladies!
Lots of things happening here! Ordered my wedding shoes, bought one of the bridesmaid dresses, bought my bridal bag, started on the wording for the invitations.
14 months and counting! This year is going to fly by!
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
Isn't it just Lynsey that's what I'm hoping for lol :) does anyone have any young flowergirls they will be 11,10 and 5 I dont want to order their dresses until next year but just wondering how late I should leave it.
CommentAuthorWizbit89
I have 2 FG one will be 2 YO and one will be 3 ! so I am defo holding off ordering their dresses til last min as they are growing so fast, MY BM are my sisters who will both be 17 at the wedding (they are gutted they are still underage hah) and my friends but they are all grown up. dress shopping for all of them will be augustish this year I think
well done on finding shoes Lynsey.. what is a bridal bag??
CommentAuthorAmyP913
I have 3 fG / junior bridesmaids aged 12,10,9 I actually brought some dresses for them in the sale and I am glad I did as the style really didn't suit them so given me some new ideas to consider.
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
I have an idea of the style I want to buy but going to be taking a risk and buying them from China, but I don't know whether to take them shopping to try dresses on just to make sure of size and style? Also has anyone thought about socks or tights for them I have no idea I might leave it to the mums??
CommentAuthorWizbit89
i was thinking of the frilly socks, i love em ! hahah
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
I was thinking I might get frilly socks for Jessie as she will be 5 and then tights for the other two.
CommentAuthorWizbit89
hah simple things in life. bugg3r the wedding I need frilly socks
