October 2012 brides - how is the planning going?

That is so pretty Nat xxxx

Haha, loving the umbrellas!!

Thanks everyone for the support - I am going with its fine and I have a shrug if not. I couldn't believe it and then she hugged me at the end and I was confused I love the shop but the alterations lady was weird

I also just found this which I am going to put up - i am going to get people to write words that describe me and boy in the bubbles and then colour the pictures. Its a posters so it goes on the wall . I also have a cards people can write a message for a guest book and colouring pages as well - so probably to much to do but I love it

My hormones have come down today feeling a lot more normal Hope it lasts!!

Ooohhh the fingerprint tree is lovely!

Where is it from if you don't mind me asking!?

Thank you eBay! Search fingerprint tree and they are one of the only ones on there that does it. I went for the option where it's mounted on a board for signing and it cost £27.99, with finger pads and pen. The cheapest they do is sent in a roll tube for £24.99, or you can bget it already framed which costs more. They do loads of signing frames too, with your photo in the middle for guests to sign around. Really nice! The seller is occasionsupplies.

For those of you that know about my ring troubles... just got a phonecall to say that the ring has come back from the manufacturer and as an apology they have put in larger diamonds for no extra charge!! Woo I really wanted the bigger ones when I ordered it but just couldn't afford it ? and I'll get it back tomorrow so I'm a happy bunny now xxx

Eeeek! I just logged onto my online HR system at work and realised I could set it to change my name and marital status with effect from a future date, so I've gone and done it. Hope I haven't jinxed anything!?

Oooh Lee, how exciting! I might do a quick search to find out how to change mine!

How exciting Lee!!

Our IT dept at work are a bit useless and knowing them, I'll get back after the wedding and my email will still be the same, they won't have changed anything! Grrr xxx

Natalieexx that is great about your ring. I want bigger diamonds the next time I get someone messing up on an order. Even if its just Tesco!

~Lee~ great news on name change. I am so excited to change mine I am doing it on FB as one of our wedding photos! Oh, and you won't need Star Wars umbrellas as it will be dry and sunny on our W Day. PMA for all of us on that one!

I showed my stepdad what I want him to build for our table plan and he reckons ts easy and has spare wood. All will make sense when I can flash it!

oh and one last thing...... WEDDING IS 1 MONTH FROM TODAY!!!!.

Wooooo!!!

PS I'll flash a pic of the ring once it gets here tomorrow ? ?

I think that deserves a ?

Last day at work before the wedding!!!!!!! ? eeeek!

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Just wanted to bounce! For everyone!

EEEEKKKK my ring came!! It's perfect!! I am so happy as when I got it the first time I felt to dissapointed, it was horrible, and now it's just what I wanted! The bigger diamonds look fab and I counted, definitely 14 this time!! Flashes...

Yayyy!!

Also the Best Man's wife had a baby boy on tuesday so we got him a little jokey present to wear, and that came today too...

Adorable!! Not sure why all my photos from my phone turn sideways when I save them ?

Sorry to be so flash heavy today just super excited ?

Your ring is bloody gorgeous Natalie!

Your ring is stunning Natalie, feel a bit jealous to be honest!

Thanks ladies!

aww don't be silly bet yours is just as nice! Xxx

That ring is sooooo lovely! I would have loved something flash, but I am actually having my late grandmothers wedding ring so sentiment wins over diamonds on this one!

love the bib too!

And ~Lee~ it must feel so real once you finish work.

So excited for everyone! Squeeeeee!

We met our wedding planner tidy to finalise a few things. Mr postie delivered some battery tealights. I want mostly normal ones, but they don't last long so in areas where they will be on all day I thought battery ones would be better.

Anybody else got some lovely flashes?

WHERE DID YOU GET THIS?? This would be perfect for my baby nephew. ) Please could you let me know where you purchased it please.

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Don't worry I found it for £5.99 on Amazon with free delivery!

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Natalie your ring is stunning. So glad you got what you wanted and bigger diamonds too!

I was "forced" to take my team out to lunch for drinks and am now a bit drunky! I have so much to finish off and apparantly my leaving speech is at 4pm. Need to sober up!

Ha ha!! Love this! ? sounds like fun!

Yeah that's the one I got, on Amazon. However I got it for a new born even though it says age 1-3 on it and it's huge! But a lovely little jokey thing for him to wear.

H&M were doing tuxedo babygrows last year, don't know if they still do them!

Im late on the game,if Id known about this forum Id have joined in the beginning. Im panicking now with a month to go and hoping our day will go well. Doesn't help that OH is working constantly and I never see him to go through details with

Any tips for de-stressing?

Try and relax, it will all be OK in the end. I've planned nearly our whole wedding without OH as he is posted in Germany and it's been fine, it'll all be a nice suprise for him on the day!

Make a list so you know what you've got to do and set realistic deadlines for things to be done, then it will seem much more manageable! xx

I had my hair trial today, my hair has been cut short and flicky, going for another dress fitting tomorrow to check on adjustments and two of the flower girls are coming too so we can see if anything needs to be done with theirs xxx

Just got home from having my highlights done and hair cut for the wedding, I know nothing can be done about it now, but I'm not that happy with the cut and its very very blonde! I'm sure my thoughts will change once I've got used to it, but I'm not keen on it right now.

Men (and spectating ladies) and going for their final suit fittings in the morning. Originally I wasn't going to see them in the suits, but I'm too curious and excited to wait until the wedding! Plus, they'll look different when the men are all looking smart on the day so it's ok isn't it!

Wedding politics are starting to rear their head, OH's parents arguing about who should look after OH's grandmother, his sister or his auntie and uncle. She has dementia and quite unsteady on her feet. Trying to stay out of the arguing and hope it gets decided as amicably as possible!

Hope everyone enjoys this weekend, either planning or doing last minute things for very soon weddings!

LW x

My nan is the same, she's got severe dementia, it's so upsetting. We've nominated family to look after her and keep her positive cos she gets overwhelmed very easily! She'll only be coming for a few hours bless her.

Regarding your hair, see if you get used to it, if not go back and have a few lowlights put back through it to tone it down. It always looks brighter the first day or so! With the cut, try washing it and styling it how you usually do to see how you really feel about it, and failing that any good hairdresser should be able to correct what you don't like about the cut (I'm a mobile hairdresser ? xx

Couldnt they do it between them LW?

Thanks Natalie, I'm sure it'll look better in the morning! It was a guy who hasn't cut my hair before and maybe my quiet reference to getting married next week didn't translate to please don't mess up my hair!

:-))

Hi Luna, I'm sure they could tbh, it's basically an argument between OH's parents over who should do it, each saying different people. I'm not going to wade in as the depths of family issues are quite deep and I've only shared my opinions with OH and he will speak to his dad. I'm sure it will be fine, just getting close and worrying me a bit.