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Tillyscoutsmum's brides and wedding chat

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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 · 19/09/2008 09:47

beanieb - it is soooo sooooooo sophisticated, glamourous and ladylike - you will look so so so beautiful - on the day - wearing that dress you will be shouting "LOOOOOOOOOOK AT MEEEEEEEEEEE" and inviting all passes by to join in your wedding because you will feel so great!!!! WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!!

Seriously - Wow - that is one really completely terribly beautiful wedding dress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mrbeanieb will be the luckiest man alive on your wedding day!

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teafortwo · 19/09/2008 09:52

In the dress pattern the cartoon models are wearing pointy shoes - me thinks... green pointy shoes with green hair clip to match would look very 50s Italian film star!!!

Please, please, please... DON'T DO CREAM SHOES - It won't do the dress justice - and that dress deserves more than justice!!!!!!!!

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teafortwo · 19/09/2008 09:56

www.candyanthony.com/album.htm

It reminds me lots of these dresses that we all wept over earlier in the thread!!!!

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beanieb · 19/09/2008 10:09

ooh I have seen the dresses by Candyanthony before, love them!
So what kinds of dresses do you all want/have?

LoveMyGirls · 19/09/2008 12:38

I'm going for something traditional I think A-line, a bit of detail (not sure to go all white or blue enbroidery?) apron that sweeps across and lots of rouching (sp?) although I do love the style you are going for!

beanieb · 19/09/2008 12:52

I really love this one but I like things like this too

LoveMyGirls · 19/09/2008 13:46

I prefer the first one tbh.

A 60's themed wedding would be fab, have you considered that?

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teafortwo · 19/09/2008 18:44

The first one is style. Pure and simple. The second two are drama... I like drama for fun but for your wedding day.... I would go with style!!!

I agree with lovemygirls - the first is too good to reject.

PLEEEEEAAAASSSEEE - go for the first one it is stunning!!!

(Says the woman who got married in flip-flops tee hee hee)

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teafortwo · 20/09/2008 11:05

Lovemygirls - I remember seeing the kind of style you are going for - very very pretty!!!

Can you put some links - so we can see some again???

It is my sister's wedding in April and I am having big panics what to wear!!! You see I never feel terribly comfortable in formal clothes but feel I should really give it a big go seeing as it is for my only sister! If you notice any great wedding guest outfits between now and April please pop a link on here for me.

Thanks!

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TillyScoutsmum · 21/09/2008 10:46

Hello all .... I'm back and am very flattered at the thread title Yay - fame at last

Welcome to the newbies - I'm supposed to be doing post holiday washing so haven't had much chance to look but I am loving the Audrey Hepburn style dresses beanieb. Fabulously glam and classy. Just gorgeous

Hugh - you looked amazing. Love the dress, love the flowers, dh looks very smart (and colour co-ordinated ) and you got sunshine !!! I thought about you on the 13th - I phoned home (it was my mum's b'day) and did a weather check and was so pleased to hear that the hideous rain had finally stopped for you

Oops - you look stunning as well. And 5 months pg - my tummy is about twice that size in my non pg state. You look blooming

Speak later

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teafortwo · 21/09/2008 14:25

Aaaaahhhhh

The wedding guru returns

Tillyscoutsmum we salute you!!!

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MerlinsBeard · 21/09/2008 15:12

TSM you are just in time for my latest rant (you know you have missed them )

Am i being a bridezilla by keeping things to myself?? Like what the ring looks like, ceremony music first dance etc? WE know, DJ will have it on CD when we have re written it and everyone else will find out in 10 weeks! AIBU? (i am too scraed to post that there!) I know that people are just curious but blimey just wait a few weeks will you!!

TillyScoutsmum · 21/09/2008 19:28

MoM - you make me laugh You're not being a bridezilla but I think people just like to show an interest and ask questions. Unfortunately, most people won't notice these things on the day (even though we all get worked up about them) and it probably won't make much difference whether they know in advance or not. I can see why you want to keep some surprises though - just keep saying you haven't decided yet

Hello T42

DP and I have had our first wedding argument disagreement - about the guest list of all things. Got to do dd's bedtime but will post later with details and an AIBU question (here though obviously - not on the AIBU board - I'm far too chicken for that )

hughjarssss · 21/09/2008 20:09

Hi Tilly and everyone! How lovely of you think of us on our wedding day Tilly

Our honeymoon is offically over today we didnt really have a proper honey we just both took another week off work but its back to reality tomorrow.

MOM - You should your wedding whatever way makes you happy. But I agree with Tilly that most people wont notice dispite all the effort you have put it!

Beanie I love your dresses - Faboulous Darling! Very Very stylish

TillyScoutsmum · 21/09/2008 22:10

Hugh - hope going back to work isn't too crappy for you tomorrow. We're not looking forward to it either

So - guest list discussion. Basically - our parents are both divorced and remarried. There are step sisters/brothers and half siblings all over the place. My dad and his parents will all have other family members there. My mum and step dad, however, will not know anyone at the wedding except for me and dp (and dd's) so I asked whether we could invite two of their friends to keep them company and dp has said no. To be fair, he's only met these people a couple of times and he's worried his family will then want some of their friends there, but I just feel sorry for my mum. She doesn't drink, she's not very good in social situations where she doesn't know anyone and I just think she'll be miserable all day not knowing anyone else

So AIBU ??

Sorry its complicated - families eh ?!

smurfgirl · 21/09/2008 22:34

Its 3 weeks for us

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teafortwo · 21/09/2008 22:42

Oooooh - how exciting smurfgirl!!!!!

TSM - I think your idea is very reasonable and extremely thoughtful.

I am glad I am not doing your seating plan! Sounds complicated!!!

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smurfgirl · 21/09/2008 22:56

TSM - I would let your mum and step dad bring some friends with them.

hughjarssss · 21/09/2008 23:07

TSM - YANBU IMO.

You are being very thoughtful and considerate. Its a completely understandable request on your mums behalf.

I can understand your dp's thinking, one rule for everyone. But I'm sure the mother of the bride is entitled to a little special treatment on her daughters wedding day.

I personally wouldnt tell dp'd family that your mums friends are coming, if it was mentioned on the day (which I'm sure it wont be) then it can be easily explained.

After all, its not done to cause offence to anyone.

TillyScoutsmum · 21/09/2008 23:08

T42 - one of the reasons we're not having a sit down meal ! No way I could do a seating plan for our lot - it'd give me an ulcer

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teafortwo · 22/09/2008 08:24

Good idea TSM!

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beanieb · 22/09/2008 11:42

My mums partner (an old family friend who I love) refuses to wear anything other than hus jeans, T-shirt and clogs. My mum was really annoyed with him at both my brother and Sister's wedding even though they both said come as you are/want. I have told my mum that I really don't expect anyone to dress up in things they might feel uncomfortable with.

My OH's parents are divorced and have been for years. He is alone and she has a very unwell partner so I expect they will both be on their own at the ceremony (as in without partners) but I think it'll be fine. There's been a lot of water under the bridge since then.

My Dad is dead unfortunately, but if he were alive i think I would be freaking out about himand my mum and her partner being in the same room!

nicolamumof3 · 22/09/2008 11:48

Hi there, would love to join your chat! Im getting married in July next year, so far we have booked venue and have florist but everything else is left to do!!! I feel i should be doing more, but this is my second wedding life is so manic with three children and a job and coming on here lol!

I am having my ds1 to give me away (he will be 10) as I have a father and a stepfather im close to both and can't chose one over the other. then my two little boys who will be aged 3.5 and aged 2yrs will be ring bearers. im hoping!!

My hubby to be is a chef so the reason we chose our venue was so that we can do our 'own' food so we are having a buffet, then a hog roast in the evening. we have to hire in everything though, from table clothes to tea cups. I think its going to get complicated!!

TillyScoutsmum · 22/09/2008 11:53

Hiya nicolamumof3 - glad you found us

Its lovely that your ds can give you away. I had the same dilemma with dad and step dad (second time around for me as well - they did half an aisle each last time but that resulted in my mom counting the rows of pews to make sure they did exactly half way each ).

Are you having a civil ceremony or register office (or church) ?

Any ideas on dresses yet ? I warn you - we all get very excited at dress talk

TillyScoutsmum · 22/09/2008 11:56

beanieb - complicated families are a nightmare aren't they ?! Luckily both mine and dp's parents have been divorced and remarried for 25+ years so there's a lot of water under the bridge and they can be civil to each other (albeit my step dad can be a total arse when drunk so he potentially could rock the boat )