Wedding Forum - The dream day I never thought would...

Hi all

I thought it was now time to tell you a bit about myself and my planning so far:

To cut a very long story short I had been unlucky in love and never thought I would get married. I had been a carer for my mum (she passed away 10 years ago) and since then have been caring for my dad (he was disabled but also passed away earlier this year). I decided to try mu luck on the internet and hey presto found my prince 3 years ago (after a few conning frogs!!!!). My OH asked my dads permission to marry me at the beginning of the year knowing that it was important to us both and it was obvious that dad was seriously ill. I have now thrown myself into the wedding planning (I suppose to shut out the grief) and so far have completed the following:

Venue, food and drinks package
Church
Photographer
Car
Table decorations and all flowers
Videographer
Have drafted the guest list, order of service, additional information sheet
decided on invitations but too early to buy them yet
Bridesmaid dress bought
honeymoon chosen
rings picked but again too early to order
Suits picked but again too early to order

Still to do:
a few additional decorations i.e. lanterns, post box, wishing tree etc
bridesmaid shoes and handbag
hen do
cake
thank you gifts
My Bridal outfit

It doesn't look like a lot on paper!! How am I doing ladies? anything obvious I have missed?

Will keep you updated and must put some pics on my profile x

Oh yeah forgot the DJ - thats sorted! Have also got the table plan to do a lot nearer the time lol but not having place names as assume people can work it out themselves as long as they know what table they are on lol. Thank you also for your kind words trouble is I now have time to think and thats when the tears flow! I am having a photo of them both on a table with my wishing tree and a lantern with the candle from the church x

FernP61 my mum and dads final illnesses were very quick too. Mum had endometrial cancer and died 5 weeks after diagnosis, dad had oesophagul cancer and died 2 weeks after diagnoses. Its almost too quick to get your head around everything. Like you though I am glad they didn't suffer for too long. x

So sorry to hear about your parents passing :(
Wow you are very organised :) best way to be as then you can split into little bits till the big day :) may help you to not over stress :)


Xxxx

I just realised how long it is since I last gave an update. Work has been mad with the new intake of students but I have also been busy with house repairs and wedding planning phew!

Here is a bit of an update:

dress, veil, tiara now chosen and ordered
Wedding shoes bought although I think I may get a second pair as the first may be too high for all day and evening (any excuse!)
Invitations and post box ordered just need to decide on final wording
DJ completely organised - asking guests to tell us 1 favourite song each to then make up part of the playlist
Bridesmaid handbag sorted after a bit of negotiation
Cake organised (Sister in law 2B is making it)
decided on favours (donation to Cancer Research)

Still left to sort:
grooms outfit etc
present for H2B
thank you presents
chalk boards
Thank you sign
bridesmaid shoes

There are of course the other bits that we can't do yet like finalise the order of service, give notice, book honeymoon, write invitations and finalise guest list but we have got plenty of time. Can't wait for January then we can say we are getting married next year!!!

So sorry about your parents, your super organised with 18 months to go. I've got 4 weeks left and my to do last is probably not much shorter then up yours lol

Wow it has been 6 months since my last update and the time has flown. we have now got much more details sorted and have organised the following:

Venue, church and cars booked and deposit paid
bridal outfit ordered and arrived (!) can't wait to see it again - first fitting is December so will have to go before then!
Grooms suit ordered but measurements not until next March as he is losing weight. Made dates to take all the groomsmen in.
Invites ordered
Guest book, post box ordered
Bridesmaid outfit bought and being stored
order of service drafted - have to wait for new vicar to be in place in September (when also we can give notice)
FSIL is making the cake but the cake topper has been purchased
DJ and Singer booked
Ice cream tricycle booked to follow the BBQ we are having
H2B wedding ring bought
flowers and venue dressing organised and half paid for
Photographer booked and deposit paid
friend is going to video
Decorations bought for outside area and display tables
Thank you gifts organised

Still to do:

Hair and Make up
final decision on guest list and send invites
table plan
print order of service
finalise measurements of all suits
my wedding ring
book honeymoon
final decision on first dance
Order Cancer Research pins as favours

Phew - at least the to do list is getting shorter!!! Off on holiday next weekend so 2 weeks to relax. I know it seems that I am way ahead but we are also moving presmises at work in the next couple of months so I know its all going to be busy. Have I missed anything off?? x

Glad to see your organised! and hope you are coping well without your parents now some time has passed. I love your favours! So memorable and true to you! xxx