Hi everyone
I'm getting on great!
We are getting married at The Old England Hotel in Windermere on Friday 29th August (just a small do - 16 people) and then having a party for family and friends in St Helens (where I grew up) on the Saturday. We are then going on honeymoon to Cuba two weeks all inclusive on Monday 1st September!! I can't wait!!
I have ordered my dress!! can't wait to go for my first fitting which will hopefully be May - you can see my dress here - I have to give the link as I can't risk saving it to my computer in case OH sees it!! http://www.demetriosbride.com/gowns/sposabella/4312
I love it!!
Our colour theme is Cadbury purple and silver.
Groom, best man and Groom's fathers suits are all sorted, bridesmaid dresses are sorted just need some alterations. Groom's cravat is silver and his best man and dad's are purple.
I still need to get my jewellery, underwear and shoes.
Got an appointment with florist and photographer on 12th April. Hairdresser and make up artist have been booked and hopefully will go for my trials soon.
Got a complimentary stay at our hotel to look forward to in June where we will taste the menu!
For the party I've ordered beautiful flower centre pieces in martini vases, purple and silver diamantes, and sweet jars for each table.
I've also ordered a "Mr and Mrs" sign and post box.
I have got the catering sorted for the party, having a lovely buffet. Also booked the DJ and I have a singer too!
Invites got posted out in January!
We bought our wedding rings at the end of last year - they are beautiful.
Booked a gorgeous blue Bentley arnage to pick us up from the hotel after we have married to take us to the lake where we will board a lake cruise for an hour with our guests.
Just need to do little bits now really i.e. download our songs for the ceremony, finish off accessories shopping, wedding favours etc
I've also bought my lovely groom the following:"so you don't get cold feet" socks, a miniature bottle of jack daniels which has a shot glass which I have personalised to say "to help with the nerves", a personalised pocket watch which says "don't be late!", personalised cufflinks to wear on the day, a gorgeous card which I ordered on funky pigeon.com which says "today I marry my very best friend" and a lovely pic of us.
A lot of my things I have ordered on ebay/amazon - my bank statement is just full of it!! But it's fab cos you can find everything you need on there!
A few pics below of our wedding venue
The party venue is going to be held in St Helens at The Function Room
Our cake ideas.....got to meet with the lady soon!
Our honeymoon to Cuba!
Love heart sweet jars for every table
Centrepiece (but will be in Cadbury purple)
Mr and Mrs Carson sign!
Post box - not correct name on it (I haven't got a pic on mine saved but it is very similar to this)
This is how I want my hair!
Bridesmaid dress
That's everything for now! so excited!! 
