Totally!!! OH calls me a magpie at the minute as anytime I see anything wedding related in a shop I'm drawn to it haha same with things on the bay of e as well keep buying things each month.
CommentAuthorWizbit89
I am trying not to go too mad as I really need to save for the main bills lol!
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
I set myself a little budget that I can spend on wedding bits each month, gradually trying to build up supplies for all the invites and other stationary
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
Oh it's just a pretty bag for the wedding day to keep my phone, money and makeup in. I didn't want a ivory bag as I would never use it again, found a pretty pink sparkly bag.
I bought my FB dresses back in the summer, I ordered a 9-10 and 6-7 as the two girls will be 9 and 5. Will try the dresses on the girls around October time. I am more worried when to go shopping for my daughter, she will be 12 when the wedding comes around but she has recently started to develop. I bought her a dress for Christmas in age 11 and it's only just fitting her! She was 11 in September! I had planned on taking her in the summer but wondering if I should leave it until this time next year.
CommentAuthorAmyP913
I've decided I am going to leave the FG's until January 2018 as should be able to find something in the sale and they shouldnt grow too much after that.
Morning All! The bridesmaids dress for my OH sister arrived yesterday and it is so pretty, she will look very lovely in it. Popped some pictures in my photo album bridesmaids :)
CommentAuthorAmyP913
I shall have a look.
I have also put a pic in my album of my shoes
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
Those shoes are gorgeous Amy <3
CommentAuthorWizbit89
shoes and BM dresses both look lovely! I need to start breaking in my shoes, my feet are so not used to being in heels anymore, I wore them for a whole 5 mins at a fitting and had to beg my MOH to take them off hahaahha Has anyone debated doing overnight bags for Bmaids / groomsmen etc? as a little momento.. I know its money but cant work out if its worth it or not. Also have you had a think about supplying breakfast buffets to rooms etc at all?
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
I'm doing a bag for the morning of the wedding for the main people in the bridal and grooms party. Most of us will be in the hotel so breakfast is provided, not too sure yet whether we will need it in the rooms depends how the trials go in October.
Our ceremony doesn't start till half one and I'm thinking of leaving the hotel at 12:50 so I might ask the hotel if we can have some pastries and fruit brought up about 12.
CommentAuthorWizbit89
That sounds nice Stacey, we are using the premier inn for the boys to get ready in, so they will get a cooked bfast but the girls are getting ready at home so I might buy I some fresh pastries etc to go with the champers hahaha healthy bfast!!
CommentAuthorAmyP913
We will be getting ready at my house so I have tasked my mother with sorting out a good brunch buffet for everyone as we aren't getting married till 2pm. She suggested ordering in something so I won't have to think about it.
CommentAuthorWizbit89
So this is random but I think this is how the whole wedding planning thing works.
I think we may have agreed on table names. We want a few touches of medieval and fantasy as we both love these but don't want it to end up being too much. We have been tooing and frowing with table names forever, castles, battles, famous knights bla bla bla , our friends had castle names so I felt a bit funny stealing their plan! I have also decided on the kind of table plan which is themed on the shape of a family crest / shield (pic in albums)
So we are thinking about dragon names.. its a bit different, not completely obvious so it should get people talking and a little touch of the medieval / fantasy
thoughts? xx
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
Dragon names would be so cool, we I think it would be haha. You could even get a picture of the dragon as well if you wanted to. Ours are named after books and I will be putting the name of the book and fan art onto some card which will be the table number.
CommentAuthorAmyP913
Dragon names is unique and you could be inventive about how they look. I think it's a great idea. We're doing bottles of Rum as our table names.
CommentAuthorWizbit89
yay! you don't think I am mad! which is always a bonus, Hopefully he will go for that. its one thing that has been bothering me along with the cake as I just cant seem to make up my mind on what I want.
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
Love the Dragon Names!
We have authors for our table names. Our candlelabra will stand on top of books by the same author. So far I have Austen, Dickens and Hardy. The top table will be a quote from one of my favourite novels.
CommentAuthorWizbit89
I very almost went with quotes from my favourite childrens books like zeus and daahl etc
CommentAuthorStacyW28
We're finding it hard to find a venue for our reception that will allow us to bring in our own food for the evening, we want to hire a fish and chip van for the evening!
CommentAuthorAmyP913
You may find a venue who's caterers will do you a lovely fish and chips which they could serve in cones or something unique.
I would find the perfect venue rather than rule places out due to wanting the van.
CommentAuthorAmyP913
Hey ladies your thoughts please....
Flowers!!!
I am tempted to do my own surely it can't be that hard and I could do them on the Friday before the wedding. However my mum voiced that she thinks I should go to a florist so that I don't have to worry about anything and it will all be done for me.
CommentAuthorDuostar
Maybe have a practice run with some flowers and see how hard/easy it is to do then decide from there?
Met in 2005
Started dating August 2014 (yes it took us that long)
Engaged April 2016
CommentAuthorAmandaG431
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CommentAuthorAmyP913
I am always a bit wary with online. If they let you use PayPal then they are normally safe as it's protected. This site doesnt so I worry if it wasn't right you may have a struggle to get your money back.
Does it say where is shipped from?
CommentAuthorAmyP913
I read some reviews and sounds like it could be a copy site so it's likely not going to be originals.
Maybe try to find the Dress second hand.
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
I would be very wary of using the site.
I have spent the afternoon removing the labels and glue residue from jam jars. For anyone who is thinking of doing the same don't leave it too late! The glue is an absolute nightmare to remove!
CommentAuthorWizbit89
I would be very wary about buying a dress online, make sure you use pay pal and a credit card for double protection if you do..
Flowers - defo do a dry run and see how it goes but it is a lot of added pressure on yourself as you have to buy them ahead, store, fully prep, present and preserve them for the day. xx
Our venue were really flexible on caterers it was one of the main reasons we went with them, we can use whoever we want but have to pay a small facilities charge (I guess as they lose money) but its much nicer to be flexible. Maybe ask your venue if they have an approved caterer list you can look through they may have something on there?
xx
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
Hi ladies,
Hope everyone is well. X
I've started on my jam jars. Added a few pictures in my decorations album.
CommentAuthorDuostar
Why... why did I think it would be a good idea to organise wedding things and buy our first house at the same time?
We currently have 3 viewings booked with 2 different estate agents on Saturday.
A meeting with a potential photographer on Sunday morning, then another one next Sunday.
I also have emails and phone calls all day about properties, cakes and all sorts.
After being off from work for 3 months, and only being back a week, I think it's all getting a bit much! But it'll all be worth it in the end.
Met in 2005
Started dating August 2014 (yes it took us that long)
Engaged April 2016
CommentAuthorAmyP913
It's all exciting stuff you can do it.
2014 was a year like this for me, I said bye to my father, graduated university and brought our first house. Crazy year but I made it through!
I am having band changes of heart, my H2b loves the band we've picked but I am not sure they are 'party' enough for me. Now I am worrying.
CommentAuthorAmyP913
Cute jam jars Lynsey.
I have no paitence in doing any decorations myself or creativity for that matter.
CommentAuthorWizbit89
I have ordered some pretty peacock and metallic washi tape to make micro bunting for some decs. also still trying to decide how to decorate the arch way over where our ceremony is held, we aren't allowed to obstruct it as its a fire exit door but I don't want to pay for flowers to decorate it.. not sure what will be visible apart from flowers... 2015 was our year of madness, buying our first home, sorting everything out and family just being family haha.
we decided on bmaids dresses yesterday £225 each though! from M4rk L35ley collection
CommentAuthorAmyP913
I maybe a little clueless but is that quite higher end of bridesmaid dresses as seems expensive.
How many bridesmaid do you have?
I am trying to budget bridesmaids as need into include hair and make up. I have 3 bridesmaids.
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
If you go to bridal store and order from a bridal designer a dress can be over £200.
I've found my MOH dress on A505. It was reduced to £39 from £65. W3d2b have lovely dresses, priced between £40 - £80
I had a budget of £100 per dress.
CommentAuthorAmyP913
I just can't justify that when I got a great deal on my dress.
Least we have time to shop around.
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
Morning Ladies,
Feel like I've missed loads not being on for a week.
Wow Em that is a lot to take on but I'm sure you will find a pattern of sorting things and that will make it easier for you.
Those jam jars are so cute Lynsey kind of makes me want to change my theme haha.
Congratulations on finding your bridesmaids dresses Liz, are they taffeta? The peacock metallic tape sounds lush can't wait to see some pics.
Budget for Bridesmaids dresses is totally your choice Amy, there are plenty of options available. I found mine and paid 70 for 3 dresses through pr3l0v3d (pics in albums).
Me and OH sat down last night and caught up with paperwork for the wedding (contracts and proof of deposit etc) made a few decisions regarding gifts and logistics for the day. My countdown finally went under 500 days.
Looking forward to a parcel arriving soon, with loads of little bits in like personalised slippers, gift bags and glasses so excited.
CommentAuthorWizbit89
Hey,
Unfortunately I am really hard done by on getting BM dresses from the high street due to the colour, almost nowhere stocks a decent dress in a peacock colour , I have spent hours and hours searching with very limited finds and even the ones we do find aren't that nice. 225 is definitely more then I wanted to spend, W3d2B3 had ideal dresses but they are currently selling off all stock and getting new ones in, until they do that I cant assume i' going to be able to get them from there anymore which is really gutting. The BM will be in my pics forever and we also have a premium on costs being so close to oxford we are finding everthing costs about 20% extra , sort of like London prices. So budget shopping is even harder
xx
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
I am at 432 days! Eek! When I first started planning I was nearer 700.
My MOH emailed me three choices for a hen night so that was quite fun reading her ideas.
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
Oooh three ideas Lynsey how exciting so far all my trio have said is they would like to go back to where we used to go out but probably dressed as minions :)
CommentAuthorWizbit89
Oh that sounds exciting, I am having no clue and no info on my hen, I think it may be loosely themed on HP buuut not confirmed yet and that will probably just be if we go out or something. MOH has free reign, i'm either mad or trusting but looking forward to it. Getting Married in May means we are surrounded by colder months so I think she is aiming for august time. Some people think this is a bit early but warmth would be nice haha
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
Received a preview of the glasses I've had made put a pic in the Gifts and Extras album can't wait to see them in the flesh
CommentAuthorWizbit89
They are really cute! are these for hen / stag or for the morning of?
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
They are part of their thank you gifts the jars are for the youngest ones in the party and the others are for the best man and one of my bridesmaids.
CommentAuthorWizbit89
awh lovely!
I haven't got that far yet no idea what I am going to do, currently painting a load of the centrepieces so they can go up in the loft, then it thnk it will be invite prep
CommentAuthorStaceyH989
I will be starting on the invite and stationary prep soon, have a list of all the supplies I need to get. Not looking forward to all the bows I need to make.
Can't decide if I should just use normal paper for the invites or try to get some pearlescent like the card is?????
CommentAuthorLynseyH10
Love the thank you gifts Stacey! You are so organised! I haven't even thought what I'm going to do for gifts.
I have started on the invite prep for the day invites. Need to email my venue soon to ask about our menu choices.
CommentAuthorSarahW9216
I have changed the date of my wedding from 31st of October 2019 to 31st of October 2018. I'm booking the venue on Sunday and have started a list of who's coming to the ceremony and who's coming to the night do. Then invitations are being ordered and sent out.
Counting down the days till I'm Mrs B
CommentAuthorAmyT
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Hi, I am Amy, me and my partner are getting married April 6 2018 . Could I ask you all for a little advice please? Do you have any advice and any recommendations on good Dj's you have used for your weddings (or weddings you have attended), that are willing to do a variety of music genres and cover/ travel to the North West area. Thanks in advance X
CommentAuthorWizbit89
HI Amy
Sorry I am a little south to know your area. Have you tried asking your venue? We used a DJ suggested by our venue which has worked out really well as he is quite well known and actually DJ's at the Butl1n5 big weekends and stuff, Also do a provider search on h1tch3d is gives loads of options xx
CommentAuthorAmyT
No I didn't think to ask our venue but I defiantly will. Also just signed up to that website, thanks very much wiz it (I'm very new to all this posting on forums as you can probably tell haha) xx
