Hi folks, my fella and I are finally tying the knot in July 2022! Ahhhhh! I cannot wait to have this man as my husband.
It’s my second time around. My first hub walked out on me several years ago, just 2 years after one of those all singing, all dancing big white weddings. (Because he’d been cheating.)
There are lots of reasons why I am doing it so differently this time, but what it boils down to is that I didn’t really want the massive wedding last time. I am anxious in front of a crowd. But I was so young and went along with everything I felt a wedding was “supposed” to be. You know? Should have run a mile.
This time, we’re keeping it to just very immediate family. Our kids are our MOH and Best Man and our reception is in my parent’s back garden, making pizzas in their wood fired oven.
A few weeks later, we’re having a big party to celebrate, in our own back garden. I’ll rewear my dress for this event. But no first dances or cake cutting or anything where I have to stand up in front of a hundred people and blush. Just a party!
Anyway, I have chosen a dress that is very “me”. And it matches my sapphire engagement ring so beautifully. And it will be perfect for both the private ceremony and the garden party later.
I think I want to carry dried flowers. (Ceremony only, no flowers at party) what do people think of this?
Also, here’s a kicker: first time I tied the knot, I begged my mother for a bird cage veil. She vetoed it and I ended up with a very expensive tiara. Which was beautiful. But it wasn’t what I wanted. So, can I pull off a birdcage with this dress? And what colour?
I’m having issues in my mind with colours to pair with this dress. Blue? More silver? Pale pink?
In terms of my own colouring, I’m pretty pale and my hair is a reddish-brown, curly, shoulder length.
So, questions are: flowers, shoes, hair styles, bird cage veil???
Nb. Sunflowers are a no no (due to my bouquet at first wedding)
Help!! :)