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Tillyscoutsmum's brides and wedding chat

736 replies

teafortwo · 16/09/2008 11:50

Thread one was in chat - so lost and gown foreeeevvvverrr

Thread 2 is here...
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/2401/558352

Thread three is below... chat away brides to be, chat away!!!!!

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teafortwo · 17/09/2008 14:10

laughing at 'my my' - sorry!!!

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teafortwo · 17/09/2008 14:20

Am going out now - I will check this thread when I get back.

Have a nice day, Beanieb!!!!

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LoveMyGirls · 17/09/2008 14:25

Beanie i think my dp feels smilar to how you feel unfortunatly I can't say I really understand because I can only really see if from my side. He says he excited to be getting married but is dreading the day and doesn't want anyone to look at him, I'm excited and want everyone to be there for us, luckily for me he is putting his fears aside as much as he can and letting me organise it so he can just turn up and get it over with I think once we get the ceremony over and he's had a couple of drinks he'll be fine and will hopefully really enjoy it.

As for worrying about people taking time off work I wouldn't worry, they will only do it if they want to come and people take days off for far less exciting things than a wedding! My dp once took half a day holiday so he could clean out the guinea pig (as we'd been extremely busy at weekends and it was urgent and it was winter so he couldn't do it after work) he's also taken holiday for exams and to play on his xbox round a friends house (should point out his friend was feeling really depressed and he thought spending time with him would cheer him up, which it did)

stretchmarkqueen · 17/09/2008 14:29

Oh, you poor thing! Some of those bother me too! Only, my family aren't that traditional so I can get away with it!! I hate being looked at, always have, I have bright red hair and have always stood out, whether I liked it or not! And no matter what lovely things people say here, it's always the neg ones that stick in my mind.

I have a tall, blonde, slim, child-free sister! I do, in my weaker moments, worry whether she will try to 'outshine' me on the day, (she's a bit self-obsessed and looks matter type of person) even though I don't want to be the centre of attention! I can't change the fact that she's my sister, and hopefully she's there to help celebrate.

We are also having our wedding on a friday. It's a good way of ensuring that only the peopple who really want to be there are!

You need to breathe...and then write down, between you, what the most important things about the day are. If you don't want a 'do', then just get married. Simple. Perhaps a bit of a party after?

Sorry, am rambling, but I want to help!

stretchmarkqueen · 17/09/2008 14:32

How much are you planning the meal to cost? Per head? You may be able to get a restaurant menu, which you can prebook, and it can only cost £10 a head? Esp. if it's on a friday afternoon! We are at a beefeater.

HTH

LoveMyGirls · 17/09/2008 14:33

SMQ - my dp is ginger, I think its really sad just because of the colour of your hair something as big as your wedding day should be affected I think the colour of my dp's hair is what has made him who he is and why I love him so much, he's witty and I put it down to always having to defend himself quickly at school.

stretchmarkqueen · 17/09/2008 14:35

Then, like me, your dp is very lucky to have you!

stretchmarkqueen · 17/09/2008 14:36

ooooh! Meant your dp is lucky to have you, and i'm lucky to have my dp!!!

LoveMyGirls · 17/09/2008 14:37

PMSL

NO I'M LUCKY TO HAVE HIM. (OOPS CAPS)

beanieb · 17/09/2008 16:09

I think I need to do aome serious work on myself to start thinking I am beautiful and not worry about what other people might think.

thanks for the support. I need to just remember that essentially it's me and my OH making a commitment for life gulp

stretchmarkqueen · 17/09/2008 16:16

You have to remember, your dp fell in love with you for being you! There are far more things in life more important than beauty. And very few people are truly beautiful anyway. A lot are just cosmetically or surgically enhanced. I can look pretty good, (for me), if I have my makeup applied correctly, and if my hair is done properly. But most of the time I look dog rough, because I am real!!

It's very hard in this day and age to accept what real beauty is, and not what is considered beautiful in the media.

Happy thoughts!!

saralou · 17/09/2008 17:20

beanieb, i'm getting married on a tuesday (the date is our anniversary of when we met) and we have people coming from wales - although not grandparents... people will want to travel if they really want to come... in fact my aunt works in a colledge so isn't allowed time off, and she offered her notice if they wouldn't let her have 3 days off!!!

sit down with your dp and look at his list and if really needs to invite all those people... when we made our invite list he had all sorts down on it 'cause he thought i would have loads on my list and he wanted to look popular i have 3 friends and their dh/p and he has the same!

you need to talk to your dp!

don't worry about these things honestly their are much more important things to get bridezilla over.... like necklaces and flowers and who will sit where and tiaras and and............

and if you really can't get over these things tone the ceremony down... don't live up to other peoples expectations only do what you want and if you don't want it, don't do it!

it is not dp's day after all!!! it's yours (thats what my dp tells me anyway to get out of any organising!!)

teafortwo · 17/09/2008 17:34

Beanieb - if I were you I would do this...

  1. Invite as few people as you can possibly get away with to the actual marriage. Make the marriage later and then go for dinner after rather than lunch after.

  2. Have the dinner afterwards at quite a casual place - I would go to Pizza Express because I love pizza express and invite the crowed there instead of to the wedding!

  3. Treat the whole thing really casually.

  4. Let us help you choose an outfit - but that bit is purely selfish because I love helping people choose clothes!!! He he he!!!

Hope this is of help!!!

From T42!!!!

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teafortwo · 18/09/2008 12:35

We didn't do exactly this but because dh and I am not ones for formalities this is the vibe that our wedding had.

If you want to see the letter we sent friends and family to explain what we were doing and why or our wedding vows or anythingelse - all designed for simple, casual day - just say!!!!

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beanieb · 18/09/2008 14:31

OK - if I wear a cream dress do I HAVE to wear cream shoues or is black ok?

teafortwo · 18/09/2008 14:46

what is the cream dress like? Can you give us a link?

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teafortwo · 18/09/2008 14:55

I think some styles black would work others it wouldn't.

I am impressed by you wearing cream. I wore av blue cotton maxi dress!!!

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teafortwo · 18/09/2008 14:59

What you don't have to wear is cream shoes!!!!

Red shoes could sexy it up a bit!!!???!!!

Send us the link - that is the best plan!!!!

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beanieb · 18/09/2008 19:53

It's not made - but will be 1950's style. Short. Am thinking of wearing something green in my hair so should I match the shoes to that?

beanieb · 18/09/2008 19:54

it (the dress) might be cream or ivory. I haven't looked at cloth yet.

saralou · 18/09/2008 20:19

oooh, i would go with green shoes!!! but links are vital!!!!

i'm off on holiday, with my over packed suitcase (6 dresses is ok for a 3 day holiday surely - plus 2 pairs of trousers 3 skirts and 4 tops... not to mention the pile of bikini's!!!! ) oh and it's pissing down with rain all weekend! great... spa and bar shall be well used!!!

'see' you all when i'm back (in full on panic mode as it will be one week till wedding!!!!!!)

teafortwo · 18/09/2008 21:12

I second the green shoes - sounds very swish - I have no idea why you think your guests will outdress you - your dress sounds wonderful!!!!

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teafortwo · 18/09/2008 21:13

Happy holidays Saralou x x x

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beanieb · 19/09/2008 09:38

ok - this is the kind of style I am thinking of mrbeanieb don't look! but this pattern is basically impossible to get. Have ordered a few more which are similar on ebay. Several people have said it's nice apart from teh neckline, I think they expect me to get my Norks out or something but I actually love the neckline!

beanieb · 19/09/2008 09:39

another pic