Wedding Forum - The day I became a 'wifey' - with pics...

Well, I am now a very happily married lady. I'll talk you through the day and add in some pics - mostly taken on phones, uploaded to facebook and copied to my files, so please excuse the poor quality.

Okay, so the day before the wedding we took everything over to the church and hall and had a quick run through of the day with the minister, then set about sorting the hall, it looked quite good once we were done. Not forgetting our little touches, with the sweet buffet and lemonade table.




Once we were done myself, one of the bridesmaid and my flowergirl headed out for a Chinese, then went to the fair and finally headed back to the hotel for a nightcap in the bar before we all went to be about 11pm. Very funny moment in the bar when our 6 year old flowergirl slid our room key across the barman whilst telling him "I'm in room number 11"!! Talking about starting young!

The day itself: We woke around 7am and took it in turns to have a bath then went down for breakfast - some brides say they lose their appetite, but mine was fine! Then mum turned up to look after Macie whilst Rachel and I went to the hairdressers. We got back just after 11 and passed the photographer on the stairs taking pics of the dress and the make-up lady had started on my mums make-up. Shortly after Laura (BM2) turned up and we just chatted and drank prosecco whilst having our make-up done, the photographer snapped away in the background.

Then it was time to go, I was in my dress and the BMs were both shedding a tear, then the lady that offered to take me to the church started to cry and I had to tell them off, as I was fine and didn't want them to set me off. We got near the church 10 minutes early, only to find that the guests were still arriving, so we went around the block - 4 times!! Eventually at 13.58 I was allowed out of the car (with guest still arriving around me!) with time for a couple of quick snaps before entering just about on time.

The service was lovely, I tried really hard to concentrate on everything that was being said. I surprised myself by having absolutely no nerves at all, and not a single tear shed. I just smiled like a mad woman whilst everybody around cried. Dan dropped my ring which raised a laugh, and Dan's dad embellished his reading a little to add dramatic effect! Their was a hold your breath moment when the minister started a sentence with "I've done some odd weddings", and we all wondering where she was taking it, but she went on to say how she gets upset when people ask for a 'normal service' as she thinks that each wedding should be personal. Our song choice went down well, especially as we exited to 'Happy Together' by Simple Plan. It was perfect.

Once we were done, we had a quick snap of the whole wedding party outside and then went into the church hall where the cakes had now been served up.



People mingled and chatted and I tried to get around to speak to everybody before it was time for our speeches.



We then went off with the photographer for a few shots, but were gone longer than we intended, and when we got back a few guests had decided to sneak to the pub. Anyway, we suggested the rest head that way and meet us at the train station, with a few of us staying behind and relaxing for an hour.

Then it was time to head to Manchester. We had a few odd looks on the train, but on the whole people were very good.



Revolution worked really well, the room was just big enough to hold us comfortably, and the cocktails and food were excellent. We danced the night away until heading out for the taxis at 1am. The only problem with having no control over the music is that our first dance ended up being to Calvin Harris! I can honestly say that I couldn't have planned a better evening do, it was brilliant - exactly what we wanted, eating, dancing, chatting, drinking and a bit more dancing.



Here are a few other favourites from the day...



I now have one image from our professional photographer, not from the wedding day, but from today's 'rock the frock', but it will give you a little idea of what's to come.



Thank you for taking the time to read.

Lovely pics - looks like you had a wonderful day x

Congratulations your day went by without a hiccup truly the perfect day cannot wait to see more photos =D ♥ X

Congratulations OWB!!! :D

You looked amazing!

You looked beautiful OWB! So glad to hear that you day went so well too (minus the fall!). Enjoy your honeymoon :) xxx

Congrats

You look amazing and I love your dress x

Congratulations - looks like you had a fantastic day - pics are brilliant xx

Congrats, you look amazing xx

Amazing, you look fabulous.
Congratulations to you and your husband xxx

Ah huni they are amazing cantr wait for professional phtos Congratulations, glad u had fantastic day and hope ur on the mend after ur fall xxx

Congratulations! Looks like you had a fab day, yourpics are top :) x

Omg it looks amazing!
Even though I don't know you the day feels very you!

Congratulations hun! :)

xxx

Congratulations hun! It sounds like a great wedding day and the photos are lovely. I love the photo of you two in your wedding outfits infront of the train!

Congratulations on your day! It looks perfect!

Take it from a fellow 'fall down bride' people remember the fall extremely well no matter how much they had to drink. Every guest has their own version of the event lol. Glad you're ok though xx

Congratulations, looks like a really lovely day xx

Beautiful .... looked like you had a great day!!

congratulations lovely pictures and so nice to hear that all went well on the day =) xx

Pic are fab looks like you had a great time :-)

Aww congratulations hun you looked stunning and I love your dress xx

Congratulations on your big day, you look amazing and the photos are lovely :)

Xxx

aw congratulations, wish you both a lifetime of love happiness and laughter :D

you look amazing!! xx

Emma, you make one gorgeous bride :) glad the day went well and hope you have a long, wonderful marriage!