Not that we're counting at all... but just 208 days until the wedding!!
We've had a busy fortnight and the plans are really coming together now. Completely out of the blue, I've bought all the bridesmaid dresses! Three of the five girls were up the other weekend because of John's 30th and one happened to mention they'd seen a nice purple dress online that would suit everyone. Right colour, right style and right fit for all my ladies! Everyone loved it straight away so I snapped them up there and then. That's a big TICK off the list!
Next up, flowers. Have been to see a couple of florists to talk through what we're looking for and think we have settled on one now, just waiting for the final quote to come through before booking. So that's another TICK.
Now, for the big one... THE DRESS! I've started the search and had appointments at three shops and think I may have found 'the one' after trying on a zillion different styles. Just wanted to get into my baggy clothes straight after though, some of them are designed for beauty and not comfort! I've shortlisted two dresses and in less than two weeks my mum and dad are coming up so will be going to try the first one on again... very exciting. We'll be off to see the venue too as dad hasn't been yet and then to the wedding show, just in case I see the dress of my dreams there with a dream price attached!
And that's not all. Crafty bridesmaid Bex has been giving us hints and tips on invitations, as we are planning on making our own. Decided on the style etc. and have ordered the bits and bobs this week so we'll be cracking on with those over the next month - expect invitations to hit your doormats early April. I know you are all keen to know the details, so hopefully these will help tell you all you need to know.
The stag do is also taking shape and because I'm greedy, I'm having two hen do's, although one is really for my birthday!
Finally, we've also worked out the theme and what we want to do for the reception and party, and through the wonder of ebay, have started to get this together too so in Stephen's words, 'we're pretty much sorted now, aren't we?'
Well, there is still quite a bit to do - need to think about the suits, rings, cakes etc. but there's plenty of time to get this organised. We have a chunk of the venue payment to make at the end of March so everything will happen in time.
That's all (for now) folks!
