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SarahMollie

ShaShaBear wrote: »

We're not sending them all out together. There's people we are inviting to our evening part that we simply can't afford to invite to the whole do unless people we ARE inviting to the whole do can't attend. So when we get the RSVPS back from some full day guests and have any no's, we can fill out more full invites for our shortlist on the evening list. Basically we wouldn't want to send out evening invites and then contact people to say "Yeah, um, our first choice can't go, so I suppose you just got upgraded to the whole wedding"...

As someone who has been "upgraded" before, trust me this is not appreciated.

Circumstances meant I ultimately coundnt have gone anyway but I was minded to tell them to stick my full invite up their backsides.

ShaShaBear

SarahMollie wrote: »

As someone who has been "upgraded" before, trust me this is not appreciated.

Circumstances meant I ultimately coundnt have gone anyway but I was minded to tell them to stick my full invite up their backsides.

I know, hence why we don't plan to send any evening invites out until we know who all can't go. If we sent out the whole lot together, chances are over 50% of our full guests wouldn't be able to make it and we'll just end up with a tiny wedding.
I would never be so rude as to send someone an evening invite and THEN tell them they can go to the full wedding only because someone else can't, but it would be rather unreasonable for anyone to get miffed because they got a full invite in the post a little later than some other people did.

Milly33

Oh no don't read to much into lets say waves of invites or things like being upgraded.. There is so much messing around with invites the Bride & Grooms are trying to please everyone inc parents..So I would defo not be taking any offence to things like that

SarahMollie

ShaShaBear wrote: »

I know, hence why we don't plan to send any evening invites out until we know who all can't go. If we sent out the whole lot together, chances are over 50% of our full guests wouldn't be able to make it and we'll just end up with a tiny wedding.
I would never be so rude as to send someone an evening invite and THEN tell them they can go to the full wedding only because someone else can't, but it would be rather unreasonable for anyone to get miffed because they got a full invite in the post a little later than some other people did.

Yeah totally agree.

Also, if you plan the waves of invites around people that know each other, no one will be any the wiser. Just be really vague about when they're being sent out

You'd be amazed at how rude some people are capable of being.

ShaShaBear

SarahMollie wrote: »

Yeah totally agree.

Also, if you plan the waves of invites around people that know each other, no one will be any the wiser. Just be really vague about when they're being sent out

You'd be amazed at how rude some people are capable of being.

We have a large number of guests getting invited from abroad. There's a few UK ones that are hit and miss (but very close family) and some Canadian, American and Australian. We did say that guests living foreign will get their invites first as obviously we want to give them more time to make plans for getting home. Realistically we know most of them won't/can't attend and their answers will facilitate the "upgrade" of the evening guests

sinead81

Any pregnant brides out there? I will be 14 weeks when I walk up the aisle! Whoops!!!!!

ShaShaBear

sinead81 wrote: »

Any pregnant brides out there? I will be 14 weeks when I walk up the aisle! Whoops!!!!!

14 isn't too bad! Might not even show! :P I'm just after having my second 3 months ago and getting married in 6 months so I bloody better not be :pac:

stargazer 68

ShaShaBear wrote: »

:P I'm just after having my second 3 months ago and getting married in 6 months so I bloody better not be :pac:

Im nearly 50 so feck that! :D

baby and crumble

Oswin wrote: »

I'm so frustrated, we were planning in getting married in December with a small ceremony and lunch for our families followed by an informal evening reception for friends and extended family. Found loads of places that would suit us but nowhere will take a booking for a Friday in December because it's Christmas party season Its looking like we'll be going for November instead which isn't really a problem I know but it's our anniversary is in December and it would have been all christmassy and festive so I'm feeling a bit sad about it!

That's really frustrating alright. We started running into smiliar issues but we're 2017! The date we wanted in one of our fave venues was gone (a Saturday) for a Christmas party and they couldn't gaurentee there wouldn't be a work do on on any of the dates in December or late November in the hotel (it was a big hotel with multiple function rooms) so we went with another place (which tbh I kinda preferred anyway!) and they only do one function of any kind a day which is super.

Could you not just book it for a party and then just slip in it's for a wedding? Cheeky I know but so what? A party is a party.

Milly33

Was just thinking that sure if tis a small gathering just say more or less it is a party

andreac

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[SNIP]

Andrea & David x

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Milly33 wrote: »

Was just thinking that sure if tis a small gathering just say more or less it is a party

Most places will fill their nights out with multiple parties though, so you wouldn't be guaranteed the room to yourself.

Shybride2016

Hey everyone,

We had our "three weeks to go" yesterday. Is it normal at this stage to feel that in among all the organising we've forgotten something really big and important?!

😳😳

westernlass

Shybride2016 wrote: »

Hey everyone,

We had our "three weeks to go" yesterday. Is it normal at this stage to feel that in among all the organising we've forgotten something really big and important?!

😳😳

Yes. Just make lists. It'll come together. And that's with my venue closing down six days before and we still managed to pull it off. On the day ignore anything that doesn't go right. Its so small I guarantee nobody will notice

westernlass

Our wedding went ahead with the loveliest of weather. Despite the hassle we loved it all. I didn't get the nice chilled out day before I planned but I'm over that. We followed it with three days partying so I'm well tired now. Feel like I've been running on adreline for a long time

Shybride2016

Congratulations western lads. Just seen in your previous reply about your venue closing 6 days before. I can only imagine how busy you were in the lead-up because of that!

Sounds like you enjoyed the day and can relax now that it's all done!

I've started doing lists already and booked my appointments for the few days beforehand so hopefully all will go well. Having been a guest at tons of weddings and heard later from the bride about things that went wrong, you're totally right - not one guest noticed!

ShaShaBear

My partner announced in the car yesterday that he's extremely nervous about the big day now as he's terrified he'll cry when he sees me in front of all those people! :pac::pac::pac:

Seriously though, getting quite nervous myself. Will be rather glad when the getting married bit is over and we can relax ourselves into party mode!
Decided to go to Paris for a few days the week after the wedding as a sort of "babymoon" to help get us over the feeling of abandoning our babies to the wild and unpredictable strangers that are their loving grandparents the kids get used to us being away for a bit before we go on the 2-week on in February!

ShaShaBear

Just over 5 months to go - just bridesmaid dresses and suits to sort.

I. Am. So. Nervous!
Was never one for having the focus on me. I also hate public speaking in general and it's only now as it gets close I find myself actually wishing we did it alone in a registry office where no-one could see
Walking up the aisle, saying vows, shaking hands with people - all terrifying me. Utterly dreading the inevitable flow of "If only your dad was here to see you"... "Your dad would be so proud"... etc because my eyes are practically made of tears at the best of times and I just know I'm going to end up sobbing hysterically into someone's face! :pac:

Anyone else getting nervous about the day or is it just me?

ElleEm

I am starting to get really nervous but I can't put my finger on why. I keep getting waves of anxiety. We have kind of sailed through the planning with a very quick engagement bringing us to our wedding day in two weeks. I am ordinarily quite chilled so I don't appreciate these feelings! I was just saying to my fella that I don't feel like we are getting married in a couple of weeks, which is kind of nice. We dip in and out of chatting about things and are certainly not consumed by it.

ShaShaBear

ElleEm wrote: »

I am starting to get really nervous but I can't put my finger on why. I keep getting waves of anxiety. We have kind of sailed through the planning with a very quick engagement bringing us to our wedding day in two weeks. I am ordinarily quite chilled so I don't appreciate these feelings! I was just saying to my fella that I don't feel like we are getting married in a couple of weeks, which is kind of nice. We dip in and out of chatting about things and are certainly not consumed by it.

I know a large portion of it for me is just that I'm rather anti-social and a real introvert, but there is another aspect of it I can't quite put my finger on. I know it doesn't seem to be cold feet or anything like that.

andreac

I know what you mean. We are 5 months now since the 26th. Those 3 months are just gone!! Picked up a few little bits recently. Going to start getting other bits now like my candles etc. Just get them now while I can.

ShaShaBear

andreac wrote: »

I know what you mean. We are 5 months now since the 26th. Those 3 months are just gone!! Picked up a few little bits recently. Going to start getting other bits now like my candles etc. Just get them now while I can.

I've been making little envelope slips for our invitations which has been a great distraction and we're redecorating and refurnishing a lot of the house before the wedding too. Keeps me busy but every now and again I sit down with a cuppa, smile to myself and then get smacked in the face by a wave of panic :pac:

andreac

I'm hoping to get started on invites soon. Nearly have list done so I'm uploading all my addresses on my mail merge at work so I can get labels for the envelopes done.
There are just so many little things that have to be done.

stargazer 68

I seem to be in limbo at the minute. 4 months to go too and Im not sure what else I should be doing right now! Im not usually this disorganised!

michellie

Anyone have mass booklet templates? I'm looking for a 3 fold one.

kidcummins

Hi ladies just found this thread.......10 nd a half weeks to go. Freaking out!! Any who has anyway looked at the m and s wedding cakes? A friend just suggested them to me. Also if ye don't mind sharing how much yer wedding cakes are. We're having a small wedding only only 40 for meal but 150 for afters, the cake is really only for pictures

ShaShaBear

kidcummins wrote: »

Hi ladies just found this thread.......10 nd a half weeks to go. Freaking out!! Any who has anyway looked at the m and s wedding cakes? A friend just suggested them to me. Also if ye don't mind sharing how much yer wedding cakes are. We're having a small wedding only only 40 for meal but 150 for afters, the cake is really only for pictures

Our cake is 3-tier, chocolate fudge, rocky road and vanilla sponge and it was €220.
A relative of mine got an M&S cake and it looked great, but guests said it tasted awful

kidcummins

That sounds reasonable, I've gotten 3 quotes for a two tier 14 inch and 10 inch and none were below €320

andreac

Im getting a 4 tier (4 diff flavours), with some cupcakes (10) and cake pops (18) for 450. Delivered and set up too. That's in Newbridge, Kildare.

The_Stranger

I'm getting a local girl to make mine, 2 tiers and selection of cupcakes. She's only charging me €100 and her cakes are fabulous both in looks and taste.

kidcummins

The_Stranger wrote: »

I'm getting a local girl to make mine, 2 tiers and selection of cupcakes. She's only charging me €100 and her cakes are fabulous both in looks and taste.

Any chance she's in clare, limerick or galway?😆

The_Stranger

kidcummins wrote: »

Any chance she's in clare, limerick or galway?😆

Sorry no, she's in North Dublin.

andreac

Just ordered my candles there from Fanciful Creations. They have some lovely designs.

Ive also picked up a few signs and decor too over the last week. Starting to get all my little bits now.

I have my make up trial next weekend so im looking forward to that. Was 5 months there on the 26th. Not long now!!

Shybride2016

Anyone getting hitched tomorrow? Can't believe ours is in 8 days! Have my friend's hen tomorrow which I've been dying for! Still doesn't feel real :-)

westernlass

We got our first round of photos back. So quick and I'm over the moon. He did it in a slideshow for us to preview. We were crying so much

rainbow kirby

kidcummins wrote: »

Any chance she's in clare, limerick or galway?😆

We had The Minicake Company for ours - she's in Limerick and was very good.

kidcummins

Hi Ladies
I need some advice........ We are getting married June 10th but only started planning 6 weeks ago. It's a small family wedding with big afters party. I'm very much freaking out at the amount of people. Any who. ........
What are ye wearing the day after?
What's yer beauty regimes? As in are ye gettin facials in prep? Make up, tan and hair trials?
Any recommendations for shape wear under the dress?
What's the norm regarding flowers, as in button holes for immediate family is it?
What should u be asking the photographer, do they just have a style or do I ask him to take certain pics as in using props and locations?
It's a lot of questions but a wedding wasn't something I ever thought I'd be organising and now I am and in a short time. I'm trying to keep it low key but figure I can't do it half arsed either.
Thanks x

Milly33

Just wear whatever you feel like the day after, wear you dress again if you like..

Depends on all else if you want it or not... Do you want fake tan, hair makeup done for you or would you prefer to do it.

I must say after trying on a lot of shapewear the pennys version of the spanx slips were great and a bargain for €6 at the time...The do work great and they aren't too tight.... On saying that I don't get spanx cant see the sense is paying that much money for them..

There are some great shape wear tights on dress my legs all trypes of tights there..

SarahMollie

They have some nice white dresses on ASOS in their new wedding section, that are probably not to everyones tastes as your real wedding dress, but could be nice for the day after if you still want to wear white!

michellie

I find dunnes shapewear fantastic! I like their strapless spanx type dress/slips very good hold. They are €20 and well worth it

Allers

Hi All,

I hope the wedding planning is going well for everyone! Just wondering if anyone can recommend a company that does photo booth hire? There just seems to be so many companies out there doing it I don't know where to start. Does anyone have any recommendations or know roughly how much they cost?

Thanks!

andreac

Allers wrote: »

Hi All,

I hope the wedding planning is going well for everyone! Just wondering if anyone can recommend a company that does photo booth hire? There just seems to be so many companies out there doing it I don't know where to start. Does anyone have any recommendations or know roughly how much they cost?

Thanks!

Try Eric's Photobooths. We have him booked for our wedding in August and he is quite reasonable, the cheapest by far from all the ones i got quotes from. Here is a link to his website.

http://erics-photobooth.com/

Allers

Thanks a mil andreac! I've just email him for a quote.

ShaShaBear

Started making the slips for the invitations last night. 3 down (so much measuring!), 47 to go!

Shybride2016

ShaShaBear wrote: »

Started making the slips for the invitations last night. 3 down (so much measuring!), 47 to go!

Oh good luck! Other half has just spent three hours trying to print our table names!! It was very tense here for a while!!

ShaShaBear

Shybride2016 wrote: »

Oh good luck! Other half has just spent three hours trying to print our table names!! It was very tense here for a while!!

We have to buy a new printer to do up little "places to stay" cards.

Totally forgot about table labelling for the seating plan (which I also forgot about).
Well, fiddlesticks...

Shybride2016

ShaShaBear wrote: »

We have to buy a new printer to do up little "places to stay" cards.

Totally forgot about table labelling for the seating plan (which I also forgot about).
Well, fiddlesticks...

I am beyond allergic to DIY anything and would've happily paid to get them printed but he wanted to do them himself so I left him to it!!

Some venues do the printing so maybe ask yours before forking out on a new printer.

kitten_k

Just seen this on Facebook:

Shybride2016

kitten_k wrote: »

Just seen this on Facebook:

This is where I got my dress at their sample sale last year.

If anyone is thinking of going, go early as there were queues and the shop is teeny so you'll be left waiting outside once all the seats are taken.