I do - my wedding blog

I just spotted this and thought I would reblog it here Find the original here : " No: 1. My perfect day 2. A fairy-tale wedding 3. Best of all 4. Better than anything 5. The best day of my life 6. The best ever Yes: 1. Fun 2. Personal 3. Meaningful 4. Sweet 5. Celebratory 6. Us " I completely agree!

Only one month to go, and I'm feeling chilled and relaxed (yes, both). I had a meeting with the caterer yesterday, so I'm happy that all those bits are in order. I'm just going to have a bash at a table plan The little things left can be done, or not, I don't think it matters now Big things left: pick up rings finalise ceremony wording/ prayers shoes for J pick up veil etc get flowers organised

I went down today with bms in tow so they could try their dresses. Man, do they look great! The colour is excellent, such a springlike shade, but nice and bold, and suits them both so well. Once they have had a few final adjustments, they will be done While we were at the shop (because they are so helpful) I thought I'd have a look at veils and hair pieces. It's all very well trawling the internet for these things but it is very difficult to imagine what they might feel like on, as they are not things I am used to wearing. I tried about 10 veils, all different lengths and with different edges and detailing. I have gone for a wrist length ivory veil with pearls through it. I didn't go for one with a heavy edge as it would distract from the dress, and it appeared to blend in better rather than be the feature in itself. The pearls just add a bit of 'special' without being too blingy. Plus they will go with my great-grandma's pearls I am borrowing from my mum fo

Our gift list is now open and it is J who is obsessively checking it. I'm still finding it weird that people are buying us gifts; like I don't deserve them. I am happy to say though that it is some of the items I added (cake stand, sewing box) which my friends have gone for early on :-)

The RSVP deadline has passed and we have now (almost) got official numbers for the wedding breakfast (why is it breakfast? I usually don't eat lamb and profiteroles for brekkie!). But some people haven't replied, so need tactful chasing Other tasks for this week include finalising flowers and sorting out the delivery of the croquembouche. We also need to order DJ equipment and I have a busy day on Saturday planned with my bridesmaids.

My sister got me a box full of presents at my hen do, each one had a label on: For tomorrow morning - hangover teabags Because I know you will need them - tissues Maltese wedding favours - Malteasers For that Bridezilla  moment - chocolate chill pill Something old to stick with tradition - sixpence Your wish is our command - magic wand We'll treat you like a princess - tiara Something to help you relax before the big day - bath bomb To help you survive the big day - blister plasters and party feet Something to have a giggle over - Victorian marriage advice book A money saving idea...grow your own bouquet - sunflower seeds Courtesy of the Horniman Museum - wind up snail (I HATE snails) Something blue - Rangers garter This last one was the best and will be a lovely surprise on the day I was also given some rude bits from my friends, to make me feed uncomfortable Plus, when I got home one of my friends had sent me some flowers (from the lovely Jane Packer )