October 2012 brides - how is the planning going?

Hello date twin!

I've got church, reception, DJ, caterers, my dress, BM dresses, flowers, photographer, my ring.

Still need to sort suits, cake, his ring. Lots of little bits and bobs still to do, but can't really do anymore until closer to the time!!

Our colour theme is bluuuue.

Date triplet here! I've got:

Church, venue (inc DJ and catering), Dress, BM dresses, photographer, rings, transport, florist, suits, cake, favour containers though not the sweets to go into them!

Just have to pay for it all as so far it's mainly deposits that are down. It feels ages away

Really? Because every day I see my tracker and think "Sh1t!!!"

Hi I am getting married Sat 13th October. I can't believe its nearly 7 months!

So far I have church, reception venue, photographer, wedding cars booked, my mum is going to do the cake and I am going to make invites over Easter.

Still have bridesmaid dresses to sort out, having 3 but one is pregnant at the moment and due June so a bit unsure what to do really. May have to sort the other 2 out soon and then hopefully find something to match nearer the time for the 3rd bidesmaid.

Hi October Honeys!

We're getting married on Sunday, 7th October!

We have:

• The Venue booked which includes catering - menu not yet chosen
• DJ booked
• TOG booked
• Dress ordered (EXCITED!) ?
• Centre Pieces purchased
• Invitations are nearly complete (making myself)
• Brooch Bouquet being made (by me!)
• Diet underway! ?️
• Cake design decided - my mum organising this
• Colour Scheme decided
• Beautician Booked
• H2B's suit purchased
• Honeymoon Booked
• Venue Dresser Booked

It's all coming together...whenever I see my ticker I get all excited and get butterflies! )

xx

Yes, I think it's cos I got organised so early so I'm just sat waiting for things to do!

I also have colours, my BMs are wearing bronze and we are having sunflowers

October- bride you have a date twin! I am getting married on the 13th too! I have booked the chapel, reception, caterers, TOG, and chair covers. Have bought my dress, but I keep stressing about it not being perfect for me. Have not got BM dresses yet, do not have a colour scheme, flowers, cars or entertainment booked yet. Not even looked at hooneymoons so I really need to stop browsing this forum and actually get on with it lol.

I now have bridesmaids dresses, have booked the florist and booked the musicians for the ceremony and reception.

Last big thing now is the groom's outfits.

I'm actually feeling quite organised

SNAP! Make that a date triplet!

so far i have....church, reception & tog booked, colour/theme

cake, car, flowers & dj found but not confirmed booking

I have had a look at dresses but not yet finalised, as with bm's.

not yet thought about invites, suits, rings, favours, honeymoon, gifts & other decorations.....

Am going to try and catch you all up!

October Brides!!

I managed to get two cute fake bay trees from Matalan at the weekend, £20 each! BARGAIN! My mum's getting some black organza and I'm gonna get some little batter operated LED lights to place in the trees for the evening. The trees will initially be for the ceremony (weather permitting it will be outside!) and then moved to be outside where the reception is.

Am finalising the invitations this week. When are you sending yours out? I was thinking the end of April??

I keep looking for shoes!

x

I am on the 12th

This makes me feel better only being a bit behind I have the venue and registrar, am speaking to the caterers, started on my fabric flowers, chosen the dress and need to go and get measured. I started ordering little things like wedding album to make me feel I was moving forward

need to get a push one to order Bridesmaid dresses, book a band, decide on my invites and design,

Is anyone else doing a minimoon in October? I want to go somewhere hot, but only have a week - any ideas?

We haven't finalised anything yet! But the ideas are all coming together

Do we have any more progress October brides?

x

Hi, I made my invites over the Easter break. Next thing I need to sort out is flowers for the church etc.

How is everyone else doing?

Another 6 th October here!

Dress is at MIL just need to sort alterations, shoes and bits also done

Mens suits picked, men all going for fitting at the weekend

Venue done but need to pick food

Dj/band booked

Cake done

Flowes done

Invites sent

Transport done for us and guest

BM dress ordered

Make up and hair booked

Hen/ stag night booked

Just need to sort thank you gifts and I am really done!

Smug face!!!! But I do live in England and getting married in N Irealand so I have to be this sorted!

Hope everyone is having as much fun as I am? X

I've not made too much progress passed what I posted above although my shoes are on order, as is my veil and am in discussions with a woman who makes bridal belts. I also made a step in the right direction regarding the bridesmaid dress for my sister - I've found a few that we both like and I just need to pin her and my mum down so that we can all go to the shop and her try them on. I got some great fake bay trees from Matalan too. I've nearly completed the info inserts for the invites. I bought matching ties for my pop, FFIL and the best man. As for my hen, I have left in the capable hands of my bezzy mates! EXCITED!!

I dunno about you all but I eat, sleep and dream about my wedding and all the preparations for it. I can't stop thinking about it!! Under 6mths now!! WOOHOO!!

XX

I'm 12th October

I've not got anything left to do and i'm finding it frustrating sitting around waiting!! Finished the invites this week and they go out at the end of the month so once they start coming back in that'll give me a small job to do but other than that i'm just waiting to pay off the bills!

PurpleStar! I am interested that you're sending out your invites at the end of the month. We want to get ours out at the end of the month but was worried it was a little too soon...I don't think that now! WOOHOO!! You've spurred me on to get them finished and ready to send out when my parents get back from their holiday at the end of the month! ?

x

Incredibly late Shelley but just spotted this! Did you send your invites?

I've had 13 confirms from the day and 4 confirms and 4 declines from the evening reception already

How are all the other October brides getting on with their planning?

Getting married on the 5th October 2012.

Venue - booked.

Registrar - booked.

Invites - Sent.

Dress - Ordered.

Bridesmaid dresses - Ordered.

Suits - Ordered.

Florist - Booked and flowers picked.

Cake baker - Booked and cake picked.

Hair and make up lady - Booked.

Really all I have left to do is do the final meeting with the venue, registrar and florist and my hair and make up trial.

Well I am not too happy- my venue called on Tuesday to say the owner died and they are selling so can not do my wedding! I have not stopped with looking for somewhere else but ALL of the ones I like are booked on the saturday. I am hoping with the long weekend we find somewhere that is available the same day as our photographer as he cost us a lot already.

Oh Oz i'm so sorry to hear that... what a pain just a few months before the day - really hope you find somewhere else suitable soon x

Oz - Any update?

I am 27th October and still think I have loads to do. Big stuff booked/paid for, but lots of little things to do/finalise.

How is everyone else doing?

I'm 27th too.... haven't yet sent evening invites out... eeeeekk!!

Getting there with other bits, but like you it is the little bits and pieces, and it seems there are so many of them!!

Started worrying about seating plans...

I'm 13th October. Just booked my lashes, waxing, hair trials, dress fittings and pick ups, nails and a doctors appointment so I don't get Aunt Flow on my wedding day! Wedding planning wise, not a clue. Lost the plot a bit. The wedding has been the only thing I've talked about for the last 6 months and now it's getting closer, there's actually so many more important things going on. I've still not sent out some of my invites and the RSVP date is in 3 weeks!

I am getting married on 12th March 2013, I have to start to prepare all the things from now on, or I am afraid there will be something left. So excited! I have just bought a ring for him, next will be dress.

OMG I've only 60 days to go!!!!!!!!!!

Well, progress since last posting:

• The Venue booked which includes catering - menu has now been chosen
• DJ booked
• TOG booked
• Pre-Wedding Photo Shoot attended and have prints back
• Dress in and paid for! ?
• First dress fitting on Saturday!! WOOHOO!
• Shoes, Veil, Hair Accessories, Underwear, and Sixpence all purchased!
• Centre pieces and adornments purchased
• Invitations sent and RSVPs received
• Brooch Bouquet still being made (by me!)
• Diet going VERY well - half a pound to go then at goal!! ?️
• Cake design decided - my mum organising this
• Colour Scheme decided
• Beautician Booked and trial on 18th.
• H2B's suit purchased
• Honeymoon Booked and Paid for
• Venue Dresser Booked
• Bridesmaid dress ordered and should arrive this month
• Readers asked
• Registrar and Ceremony all booked and paid for
• Some "Thank You" gifts purchased
• Table Plan Frame purchased and sprayed
• Magician Booked
• Hen Night details have been received [from friends] - 1st Sept!
• I'm making OH and Dad's buttonhole
• Cake designed and ordered

It's all coming together but I am writing lists and going through everything with a fine tooth comb. I want to reach the week before with nothing but pampering things to do!

I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!

xx

Dress has finally arrived and have my first fitting on 21 August.

Just went to pick up the bridesmaids dresses and, despite paying an extra £45 to have one three inches longer (tall bridesmaid) they made a standard size one. Not sure what they are going to do. She needs to speak to the boss tomorrow and will let me know!

OMG, just booked 27th October yesterday: have everything to do!

Proper booking at reg office

Send invitations

Decide on food

Sort booze cruise / massive Tesco shop

Decide on decs

Find dressmaker to alter dress

Send invitations

Sort scaffolding underwear

Book hotel & "after party"

Erm, design and print invitations to send them

Oh and work 3 days a week and look after 2 under 3's when not working!

Happy have finally booked it though

I have no words!! Good luck. We'll all help where we can if you need it, I'm sure. Errr, suddenly, I'm not worried about my Order of Services so much!

Congrats Before40! It's all go eh!

If you need any assistance with bits and bobs, just shout. If you are looking for card stock for your invitations then I would highly recommend PDA Cards and Craft (https://www.pdacardandcraft.co.uk/) and for embelishments (hearts etc) I would recommend Pure Invitations https://www.pureinvitation.co.uk/.

I have about 50 flat pack favor boxes for sale as well as a tiara and a hair slide.

Happy planning!

xx

Thanks, Shelley! Forgot to say hello to my date twins MummyMoo82 and ButterflyStar too - Hello!

Good job we're not doing much other than reg office and party, although there is next to no parking at reception venue (old listed buidling in village) so forgot to add on possibly need to sort out transport for people too from reg office to venue. Or just tell them all to walk / use bus / train! Apart from FIL (post stroke wobbly and subsequently bit agoraphobic) and one of vbf's mum's (obesity disabled) they all can. We're having free flowing booze so should think they can manage a walk. Ooh need to email said vbf's about cake too (or rather cakes). Erm, maybe should stop thinking, list is getting longer!!!