Shellsworth is now a mrs! - my big report and flash :)

OMG I am crying already!

Oh god i can tell this is going to be emotional! cant wait for more

Tissues at the ready for this one me thinks ?

Tears have started over here....

Tuesday 3rd April

Alarm went off, but I have it on radio mode and all I heard was “Due to heavy snow we advise you not to travel on the M62 and take care on all other roads….” I looked out of the window and the snowflakes were massive – I wanted to cry! [:'(]
Got the call to say that the suits were ready for collection, so sent Paul over to pick them up. I was worried I wouldn’t still like the colour of the cravats as we really struggled to find a match for the bridesmaid dresses – I opened the pack and loved them ? Went over to Paul’s parents so Paul and his dad could try them on and they looked so smart and handsome I was trying not to cry!!

Wednesday 4th April

My last day in work, and the day I was going to pick up my dress!!

I won’t lie and pretend I didn’t think about the wedding most of the day but I had such a lot of work to get finished as we were going on honeymoon straight away. At about 3pm my boss tells me to get going as I’ve lots to do. Before he could say good luck I’d packed up my laptop and was leaving the office!
Pulled up at the dress shop and my legs were shaking so much I thought I was going to stall the car! What I became s panicked over I’ll never know! Stuck the dress in the back and carried onto my next port of call – Ada and Alf’s!

I had made a little box full of all things weddingy so they could feel like they were here enjoying our day with us. Inside the box was an OOD, favours, decorations, name places and a menu. ( when we went to see them after the wedding they told us they kept looking at the OOD all day to see what we were doing now!) After getting a little teary I headed back home to begin the mammouth task list ahead!

Thursday 5th April

A very busy but boring day; we boxed everything up wrote on the boxes what was what and filled the car full of boxes and instructions on what to do and drove to the venue. Got back home and the house looked empty!

Took the dogs out for a long walk to clear our heads and try and calm down, I started to get upset about putting them into kennels for such a long time. To say they are spoilt is an understatement – and although we have put them in a kennel previously that was just for 3 nights, this was going to be 7!
Best man came to try on and put on his suit, couldn’t look too long because I felt I’d start to cry and didn’t want to – not in front of boys! ?

Friday 6th April

Picked up my sister and headed to the other side of Manchester to pick up the wedding cup cake cake to take to the venue. The main cake was a surprise but the little cupcakes looked mega cute and mega tasty! Drove very slowly and carefully in fear of breaking the cakes but all arrived safely!

Got home and decided I wanted to take the dogs out for a guilt walk. I had also decided I was going to drive them to the kennel so there may be less chance of me crying because I would have to concentrate on driving… (yeh right!) Got home after “the deed” and sat on the sofa and sobbed a little more, until I got a text off my dad saying “I’ve just been sh*t on by a pigeon”.

Did some last minute cleaning and as if I wasn’t a sobbing wreck already I had to say goodbye to the man of my life! Paul used to work away a lot, I wouldn’t see him all week and I’d rarely get upset about it. We swapped presents and then we stood on the doorstep for ages, I didn’t want to let go of him – eventually he got in the car, I shut the front door and yup you guessed it. Sobbed my heart out!!

I had to sort myself out though, I had my mum, sister and two other BM’s coming over in less than an hour. All the girls were staying over for my last night of freedom! My sister put on my eyelashes, we drank and laughed and then Adele ( my sis) came out with a present for me. It was a book which my close friends had wrote a message ( essays in most cases) to me, I could feel my eyes welling up but didn’t want to ruin my eyelashes ( Or cry in front of them!) so I said I couldn’t read it right now.

One of the bridesmaids was adamant that she wanted to try her dress on again, she had lost another 6lbs so was hoping it would be more comfortable…..but the dress didn’t fit.
There were lots of panics and tears, and more panicking I tried to keep her calm but I could tell she was getting upset. To be honest I wish my boobs had grown that much in such a short length of time!! She tried on my sister’s dress – which fit!! So panic over, we could just swap the dresses!!

After finding out Heather had been struggling to sleep as late because she could hear her mum and dad in the bedroom the time ran away from us and it soon became 1am…So we finished our drinks and went to bed.

Obv me and Heather didn’t sleep, we lay there in astonishment that in a few hours I would be getting married. I tried to explain how I felt and the closest I could come up with was a mi between going on a big scary ride, and taking my driving test. Eventually I rolled over to try and get some sleep about 2.45am!

More please Shellsworth

** off to tescos for more tissues **........ more more more please

More, more!

I want more, loving it so far ?

-Sorry it takes ages to write

Saturday 7th April – The big day!!

Woke up what felt like every 20 minutes to check the time, checking I hadn’t over slept! I gave up trying to sleep about 7.30, heard my mum going downstairs so made a move for the bathroom before it got impossible with 4 girls and a 5th on her way over!

Everyone started eating but I felt too nervous to eat, all I could do was drink my brew – then disaster struck – we ran out of coffee!! Rang BM number 3 and she stole some off her mum before heading over! Panic over!

Bang on time Ruth, our hair and make-up lady arrived and started to transform us into tired looking ladies into the gorgeous wedding party!

Here are a few getting ready shots

Whilst I was getting my hair done, Laura the florist came and dropped off the buttonholes and bouquets. I was gobsmacked at how beautiful they were! Laura had put pins in the ribbon around my bouquet so I knew what way to hold it and had left a space for Paul’s nana’s cameo brooch.

The morning seemed to be really calm, we were all laughing joking and no one was stressed Ruth had left, we were all ready waiting to get changed but didn’t want to do that before the photographer was due but we were 40 mins early….so we sat down and had a cuppa J

I decided to get my bag which Paul had given me the night before, I pretending to act surprised as I opened the necklace and earing boxes but there was a box which surprised me – It was a blue box with white ribbon wrapped around it – Tiffany!! Inside was a lovely pearl bracelet! I then started to wonder if he had opened his present yet and my sister got a text “She is trying to make me cry”!

Mid brew my dad arrives and starts re-writing his speech at the dining table. My dad has never been an emotional father, not that that was a problem but I was glad he had arrived as I felt I would be stronger with him around. How wrong could I have been? I could tell how proud he was, but not being a ‘huggy’ type dad it just seemed so unordinary for him to be squeezing me as much as he was!

Then the next hour was a blur, the photographers arrived and started taking photos of the bouquets, and my shoes whilst me and my sister wrestled my dress downstairs.

After spending an age buttoning me into the dress, my sister went to put her dress on and we were ready to go! The cars had been outside for about 15 minutes and so were attracting a lot of attention. To save my white shoes as I would have to walk on the front lawn I put my Ugg boots on and once in the car my sister swapped them for me! Luckily there were no photographs of this!

Driving to the venue I was still quite calm, it still didn’t seem real. We joined the motorway and I couldn’t believe how many people were driving past beeping and waving! Everyone asked me what me and my dad spoke about in the car, and to be honest I don’t really remember – there was nothing sentimental ( I don’t think!) but I didn’t expect anything else from my dad ?

When we came into Lymm village and I knew we were close my stomach dropped, I thought I was going to be sick with nerves and what every bride doesn’t want to see – spots of rain on the windscreen!

The cars pulled up outside Statham and I could see people looking through the windows. The registrar had a run in with our photographer who wanted to get some “pre” shots of me and my dad in the car, but she wanted to asked me the questions. They didn’t kill each other so all was good – then the car drove round the back and I entered through the secret door! ( felt like a V.I.P.!)

We walked in and was waiting for the “dur dur du durrrrrr” in the room where the wedding breakfast was going to be served! It looked magical. All the hard work we’d put in to make the table decorations, last minute table confetti and the flowers – it took my breathe away I tried to savour the moment and then the music started. All I remember was me saying to my dad “OMG I really need a wee.”

<Will add the last bits and more piccies later on! Hope your not bored!

Your report is Lovely,I cant wait to read more! x

It is a great report, DEF not bored MORE.......

Loving the report. x

Bless your Dad! Love reading your report .... More please x

Defo not bored, love a good report! more more more

Nearly finished!

Did he look?

Yes – as soon as he did I had to look away – in fact it was brilliant timing for my dad to stand on my dress! Paul looked so perfect, and I was scared looking at him would make me burst into tears!

We managed to get to the end of the aisle, and I went to give my dad a kiss. He then went for a second and third and I had to push him away! That actually sounds wrong, it wasn’t in a pervy way, I think in a dad not wanting to let go of his daughter way, so I cried.

The ceremony was perfect ( As will be yours!) and no sooner had I walked down the aisle with my dad, I was walking down with my husband! We didn’t want the stress of memorising our own vows, so instead we chose to read each other a promise – have your tissues at the ready!

“Shell before our family and friends I promise to always be there for you through the good times and the bad.

I promise to bring you flowers for no other reason than I love you.

I promise to listen when you want to talk, and to understand you even when I don’t.

I promise to share all I have with you even down to the food on my plate.

Most of all Shell I promise to Love Honour and respect you each and every day of our life together as husband and wife. “

“Paul, before our family and friends I promise to love and treasure you today, tomorrow, forever.

I will be strong and promise that I will no longer scream uncontrollably when I see a badger ( a long running joke between us!)

I promise to support you through difficult times, to celebrate with you our happy times and above all this I promise to continue to love you as my best friend, and now my husband.”

I’m crying my eyes out typing these! I remember looking around and it seemed everyone was having a cry at this point too!

We all stepped outside for celebratory drinks and it stayed dry!!

After the photos and wedding breakfast, came the speeches, before they had even started Paul passed me a tissue!

My dad was very nervous about doing his speech, even though hes been on TV, does speaches at work he kept saying “It’s only short!” I was expecting him to literally just say thanks for coming and sit down but he didn’t. He stood up and spoke about how I was his little girl, and he didn’t want to let me go – well I was off crying again!!

Paul’s speech was just as moving, he mentioned about those that could not be with us. I shut my eyes and imaged what they would be thinking if they were here – proud I hoped!! “If I had to single out one thing about why I love Shell so much, it would be the fact that she makes me feel happier than I ever dreamed I could be. And I intend to spend the rest of my life making sure that I never forget how lucky I am.”

He then passed me a giant Easter egg which had “To my wife” iced on the front!

Tescos are going to run out of tissues at this rate [:'(]

I won’t bore you with the rest of the day but everything was perfect – just how we had hoped, if not better!!

There are so many suppliers I want to say a big thank you to! If you live in the Northwest I would defiantly recommend these people!

Venue – Statham Lodge Country House Hotel (www.statham-lodge.co.uk/)

Flowers – Laura Coleman Flowers (www.lauracolemanflowers.co.uk/)

Photographer – Steven Bailey (www.stevenbaileyphotography.co.uk)

Wedding cars – Altar Wedding Cars (www.altarweddingcars.co.uk/)

Band – The audio pimps ( What a great bunch of guys!! Really got everyone up singing and dancing amongst us on the dancefloor!) (www.audiopimps.co.uk/)

So without further-a-do Here is one big gigantic flash for you

And this was our room ;-)

Thank you to everyone whoes taken the time to read my report! nd a massive thank you to those who helped me along the way - I couldnt have done it without you!

To those who are reading this and getting excited for their big day - enjoy every second!!

S xx

All I can say is THANK YOU!

Am having a rather lonely birthday afternoon so this is exactly what I needed. Thank you for sharing and huge congratulations. What a lovely day you had

Wow, what a lovely report! Your wedding looks so perfect, congratulations!

I am sat at my desk at work trying to sneakilyread tjis and hold back the tears, good job the boss is out today! x

Great report and great pictures. Have thoroughly enjoyed reading your report. Congratulations to you both x

Thank you for sharing your special day with us......I've loved it from start to finish!

Massive congratulations to you both - Wishing you both lots of happiness together ❤️

AWWWWWWW..... that was absolutly gorgeous!!!!! ? Sounds and looks like you had an amazing day! xx xx

What a FAB Wedding Report! I loved it and its really got me in the good for my wedding now!

Thanks AGain,You looked Beautiful and happy!!!

Lots of love xx

Lovely report, my eyes were tearing up all the way through. I especially liked the part where he promised to share the food on his plate with you!

You look beautiful in the pictures and your bouquet was gorgeous!!!

Wish you both all the best for the future!

Lovely report, some great photos

Gorgeous report! I couldnt see the last few photos - gutted congratulations looks like a stunning day x

Great report, you looked amazing love the hair !, looks like you had the day of your dreams I hope my day looks as special. Have a very happy marriage x