Also I have found the hairstyle I want too which is the second picture. So I'm going to try and chat to all the hairsalons and see what they will charge to do it and how long I need my hair to grow. It's about Shoulder length now. And I hope to get my highlights done again for the wedding to. Just need to look into the hair pins I would like and think something similar would be nice.

Also after trying and deciding on the dress I liked I decided the Tiara I bought doesn't really work to well. Its to blue. But my Sister In law Vicky has now given me a tough choice lol, as well as buying the Garter I fell in love with she picked up two Tiaras she fell in love with and they are stunning, absolutly gorgous. I'm going to take them with me on the next try on and see which looks best. I will upload some photos once my camera is charged.

Been looking at Jewellery again and here are some of my finds -

From the Top - Blue Butterfly Austrian Crystal Necklace Set $16.99 from Balloons Galore

2nd From the Top - Blues Pearl Butterfly Necklace & Earring Set $5.99 from Balloons Galore

Not sure if Balloon Galore will ship to the UK its something I would have to look into.

The Last Three photos are of Bridal Butterfly Clear Crystal Necklace Earrings S1077 from Ebay by a seller called my-giftshk Costing AU $12.99 and Postage AU $6.99 which will be less than this in UK pounds.

I like the 2nd set of Jewellery as it brings some blue back in to my personal look. And the blue is not to over powering. But I have seen a photo of a fellow member of a craft forum I have recently joined and shes wearing a similar dress to the one I want to get. And wearing this set in gold colour though but she got her daughter the silver set and said it was just as nice which is the colour I would want. It looks perfect size.

More rings I've found but still prefer the ones in the last post but these would fit better with my ring. The one in gold I would prefer in white gold and have some stones.

I been browsing the net for some ideas for my wedding ring and came across this site http://www.stylishbydesign.com/rings-40/ with rings designed by Kit Heath. I love all the ones below but they are made of Sterling Silver and I would prefer White Gold.

I think the last one would work best with my engagement ring as far as design goes. But think my fave would have to be fourth in from the top row. Or even second or last of top row. I'm thinking of showing these to some various Jewellers where you can design your own and see what they suggest and get some quotes. I'm looking at 3mm thickness and possibly one stone but small or Tiney.

Had an email back from Allum and Sideaway and they can do some of the above rings and the prices range from £200 t0 £370 the price can differ slightly depending on My ring size and the quality of the stones chosen. The prices that I was given are based on 9ct white gold as requested, with blue topaz and cubic zirconia (white) stones. Each ring will be hand made to My specification and the process can get more detailed once I've chosen the one I'd like to be made for Me.

I have yet to get back to them and discuss which one I would like as I need to discuss with Dave what were doing ring wise, but at least I know they can do it if we would like.

In order from left to bottom - (2.) £260 - £280.00 (3.) £240 - £270.00 (4.) £260 - £280.00 (5) £200 - £230.00

(writing blue updated on the 04/01/09

Started to look about and try and get some Ideas for Wedding Rings. Here are some that I found that Dave has said he liked the most.

He likes the Top Left ring in the Picture above

He likes the Left and second in on the left of the rings above.

And he said the Bottom ring and ring on the right that's standing on its side aren't bad.

He would like it to be silver in colour and not bothered in the type of metal as long as it's with in our budget which at the moment isn't really set for deffinant but we dont really want to be spending hundreds on them.

I'm struggling on my Wedding ring as I really don't like the Idea of a plain band that fits the shape of my engagement ring which is a 9ct cross over style with Topaz and silver stones. I like the Idea of it being simple, fit the shape of my engagement ring and be low in cost but unique and possibly with one stone. Have put a post on the Wedding Announcers Forum and hopeing some of the ladys may have some ideas or pics to share.

Ok I did have my heart set on Bonny Style 449 Wedding Dress, But there's only one shop here that can still order it in due to it be EX stock ( can be seen here http://www.bonnybridaluk.co.uk/449.htm)


So I decided before ordering it in I'd go with SIL to try some Wedding dresses on in similar styles at her friends Shop, there wasn't an awful lot in a similar style and they only had one dress that had colour which if I wanted blue there was only a light blue. I did like the dress but rolled it out of my head as it was red and my colours are blue, silver and white so alot of my planning would have to change so the dress would look right.

Any way the first Dress I tried on was gorgous and even after trying lots more on I came back to it. Its Ella 5159. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face when I had it on and I felt so happy and confident, I think it looked perfect and my Fiance will be stunned in a good way.

The pictures dont do this dress justice but the detail is gorgous and silver so it fits with my theme still. It's a Strapless satin gown with asymmetrically draped midriff features silver embroidery and beading. Fabric colours available are Off-White and White Detail colour available is Silver Also available in plus sizes. It makes look so much slimmer and I seem to have dropped a couple of sizes which is fantastic too.



This dress costs £649 which is a little more that the Bonney Style one I liked. I'm still querying over whether to try and get the shop in Bath to order the Bonney one in for me to try as I don't want to feel I'm expected to buy it if. Though I do feel now the Ella wedding Dress is the one for me. Going in for another try on session in December because they have some more stock coming in and also for the Mumz to come in too and see what they think.

This week I have been looking more into makeing my own Pocket Invites, no matter how hard I look at different types of cards I always come back to these.

Wannabenurse from DIY Wedding forum was so kind in sending me a template for making my own and I have made a mock one up and in size is perfect and the covers can be made with one sheet of A4 card stock. and the invite and inserts I can print 2 to a sheet of A4 paper or card too. I showed Dave and though He likes it he said he would prefer having an envelope flap like the ones you can buy.

So putting my already mock one to the side I started to draw out a slightly smaller template but with the envelope edge as well so as it would still fit on A4 Card stock. Not to bad but think it may now be a bit too small to fit the invite in and inserts. I want to get some cardstock and paper in the wedding colours so I can really see whats best and see if it works for real and looks neat.

I think the small ones look cute but i dont think it can hold the info to go inside neatly but wont know till I try.

Also Cheque book Invites look quite nice, they only have Chocolate coloured ones on sale at Confetti and like the normal pocket invites its so difficult to find them in the UK.

The thing I really am trying to work out at the moment is is it going to be cheaper me making my own in the long run or am I better off buying ready made so it's a case of printing and putting together?

Also trying to work out what's the best card stock to use?.

I have a huge thankyou to say to my SIL Vicky, she went to Confetti the shop the other day, and picked up the above bits for me to have a look at. She saw an Idea which I do like and that is to put the silver coated chocolates in to the wine glasses with a lazercut butterfly place card on the glass with the name of the guest. I think this is a good idea as it would save on buying little bags or boxes to hold them in. And also now thinking of getting some of the chocolates that are wrapped in blue foil or if we can find some blue metallic coated chocolates then even better to go with the silver. Going to have a play and see what will look best. But Im thinking the Favours are going to be much better this away and give a little class to the tables.

Had a phone call from my mum and although they have given us some money already which has ended up being put in to the house they want to pay for my wedding dress, the registrar and the deposit that they have already paid for.

Below are the shoes my friend found on ebay by a seller called footwear-studio they are
BLUE & SILVER SATIN DIAMANTE WEDDING BRIDAL SHOES with a 3inch heel. costing 21.99 and p&p is 3.95 I think these are nice and will go with the dress im hoping to get.

My friend also found some really nice ear rings also on ebay costing 8.99 and p&p is 6.99, I'm hoping the seller yywong2004 shop Kashuen will restock them as they are nice and would go with the tiara, unfortunantly I can't upload a pic as it wont let me save the picture to my computer. But they are Blue crystal Heart ear rings and they are gorgous.

The only thing is that my MIL pointed out was it may be too much blue jewellery. But going to try the dress on first before makeing finally decisions on Jewellery.

Well I have some fab news thanks ever so much to my MIL she has offered to pay for the wedding so we will still be having it at the Coppleridge Inn on the 15th August as planned. My MIL and SIL Vicky are going to help me get everything ready for the Big Day.

So on with the planning :) My friend found some shoes and a necklace and ear rings on ebay which I like, I will up details in my next post.

Ok I have some news after a lot of ups and downs of not knowing where we stood we have got the house we wanted and going through the paper work procedure now. Which is fantastic as we have been desperate to own a place of our own and whilst we have needed a loan from a scheme we have finally done it.

The bad news its doubtful we are going to be able to have the wedding we have been planning much to my disappointment, I have been racking my brains and getting rather stressed and upset trying to come up with some idea on how we could afford it. But unfortunantly the wedding fund from my folks has had to be used on fees in order to by the house. And although my MIL has kindly offered to pay towards the wedding I'm uncertain we would have enough.

I'm thinking pushing the date later is going to have to be an option.

The only prob is the venue we were to have our wedding and reception and evening do as it is all in one place asked for a non refundable 250 pounds deposit which we paid. Were under the assumption we wont get this back.

When I spoke to them awhile back and said we were trying to do things on a budget they said why not come in and talk over ideas and they were sure they could sort something out on our budget, we have yet done this and wondering whether it still is worth it and if nothing can be done on what MIL can put towards it then at least we can say we tried.

I mean its doubtful anyone would take the 15th August 09 if we were to cancil now and would rather have the wedding kept as we would. it cant hurt can it to explain our situation.

Also was going to talk to MIL what we have so far and see if she had any ideas on how we could cut costs. Plus we have til August to do a bit of saving as we will hopefully have moved in to our new home by the end of next month.

I would have loved to do my Pocket invites that i had seen and worked out which we worked out would cost 54.60 pounds which i know if i went with another design i could find alot cheaper. though i would like Pocket invites as i feel they would fit well with the rest of the wedding but to cut costs its an option.

Also my mum said there were people we wouldn't ask from our side of the family if we were haveing a registery office wedding instead so wondering whether my mum would be ok with not inviting to the wedding I have planned which would lower costs due to food costs which is another option.

In some way Im hoping for a miracle as I really don't want to cancel. And delaying each day of doing so.

Decided to ring our local Marks and Spencers store today to get a clearer idea of costs on buying a wedding cake from them and they recommend possibly having a two tier cake. The bottom a Large fruit cake which serves 54 portions and costs £38 and then a Medium sponge which serves 24 portions and costs £12. Comes plain Iced so I can add ribbon and our chosen cake topper. The total for the cake only comes to £50.00 and then with the Topper £77.95 But will need to sort out the cost of silver ribbon.

They have a Brochure in store which we can have a look and get more ideas if we want too. Also have heard a lot of good reviews about their cakes being by far the best taste and value for money.

Which brings the Grand Total to £2882.49 excluding ribbon which wont cost that much and the evening buffet.

Grand Total Including evening buffet but excluding cake ribbon comes too £3337.49

Mind you were basing evening do on 65 people who are already invited to the wedding and Reception. There are a few others we could invite to the evening but not sure whether its really needed or not. Something me and Dave need to talk over. Also if we leave having an evening do then we wouldn't need a buffet, DJ or evening invites which would cut costs. But then it would be nice to have one.

Ok I've noticed my blog is getting very scattered lol so decided I'm going to write out what has been worked out so far and costs at guess so far.

• Guest List To wedding and Reception - Total 65 people.
• Invites - I've worked out the invites if I go with Pocket Invites to cost £1.82 each. I need to make 30.
• Notice each £30 so for both me and Dave its £60.00
• Registration Fee for marriage ceromony £305.00
• Marriage Certificate Each £3.50
• The Coppleridge Inn deposit and Civil Wedding Hire Charge £350.00

The Coppleridge Inn deposit £250 is non-refundable.

• Dress - Bonny Style 449 can be bought from The Clothes Horse, 90 Highstreet, Bathford, Bath Tel. 01225852626 Selling Price £559.00. Dress has to be ordered in for try on.
• Flowers - Di Goodinge 01747 858250. Letter dated 14th September has all the Quoted prices on for what I wanted and comes to a total of £116.00 excluding table centre pieces I came up with which are £8.50 each and button holes which are £3.50 each. I estimate we will need 6 button holes which totals up to £137.00. But need to decide on amount of table centre pieces are needed.
• Cake - Marks and Sparks do a 3 tier which serves 144 and each layor a different flavour which costs £199. this may be to much cake really but they do single layors so we could have 2 tier cake and one bit fake which may bring cost down.
• Topper - decided on the butterfly topper from ebay £25.00 P&P £2.95
• Flutes - H.Samual Jewellers special memories crystal champlaign flutes, code 6082610 £39.99
• Menu - Need to talk with The Coppleridge Inn to finalize costs and menu. But from their website their prices range from £18.50 - £29.50 per head. I would have thought for our menu and we would be looking at £19.50 per head which comes too £1267.50
• Evening Buffet - If we have one we would go for the £7.00 per head which includes: Sandwiches with variety of fillings, Mixed Indian Savories with Sweet Chilli Dip, Selection of Puff Pastry Rolls, Pizza and Quiche. Which totals to £455.00

Looking at the above the Grand Total comes too £3458.54

But if we forget the evening Buffet and Evening all together - £3003.54

Still Need to do -

• Drinks - would need to be discussed but we figure bottles of wine for the main meal would be provided by us and guests would buy their own drinks for the rest of the reception.
• Outfits - I'm thinking of letting my MOH choose what she wants to wear as she will be paying for it and I want her to feel comfortable. for my boys and Bridesmaid I was intending on them whereing something smart but can be worn again. Thinking for my boys Jeans smart t-shirt with a sleeveless pull over.
• DJ - need to find out the cost, were hoping our friend can do it.
• Rings - have an appointment to see a designer at H.Samual Southampton to work out design and cost.
• Shoes - going to wait till January Sales
• Photographer - MIL has offered to pay for, need to find out her budget.
• Jewellery - Possibly see if it can be my something borrowed or check Sales
• Garter - Looking, want white lace and royal blue.
• Table Clothes Etc - Need to check with Coppleridge for costings as I can hire from them.
• Hair and Make up - May do myself. or may ask someone in the family.
• Thankyou Presents - have a couple but still need folks, ushers, and Best Man.
• Talk over Menu with The Coppleridge Inn and work out final costings

Decided to have a look at wedding cakes again, ok I know the stye I want and the topper I want but I need someone who makes them. Need some quotes and recommendations. We were going to have a friend of my folks do it but were unable to get hold of her or something. Anyways My mum was saying that a few people have recommended Marks and Spencers. I had a look at their website and to be honest they aren't to badly priced. The cake in the picture is one they do but it comes with out the flowers which is fine with me as I want the butterfly topper we like.

Heres the write up -
From £179.00 - £199.00Serves 144
This sophisticated cake is covered in marzipan and soft icing. Available as a three tiered cake in either chocolate, fruit or all-butter sponge, or as a combination and as a set of six minis. (Flowers not included) Optional - you may choose to stack your Romantic Pearl Three Tier Cake using pillars and dowel rods or polystyrene blocks (not shown). Buy these in store.

If we have one from Marks and Spencers we would probably go with White Assorted Cake
£199.00 Serves 144 which I would have thought would be fine, can freeze the fruit cake for our aniversory and serve the all butter sponge and chocolate to the guests.

Ok there has been some development and I'm not sure if were going to have the wedding I wanted or not or whether where just going to have it at a later date.

Here's the thing we have recently been approved a loan with a houseing scheme and approved a mortgage and also found a house we like and the seller has accepted our offer as long as his offer for a house he wants is accepted. So at the moment we are waiting in limbo to see what is going to happen. As you can imagin it's going to cost a lot what in solicitor fees etc. This is the main reason I haven't been updating here as often. I have been buisy sorting all this out.

My folks are giving us money to go towards either the house or wedding and I was hoping the wedding would only cost half of what my folks are giving us so the rest could go towards a house. but unfortunantly the wedding is beginning to cost more than I thought it would and Then there's the house buisness, we are going to need the total of what we have been given for the house buying fees. despite haveing a little saveings I don't think we will be able to do both.

Anyway until our mind is made up on what we are going to do and we have confirmation the house is ours I'm going to continue with my wedding planning. And also I will probably continue even if we get the house even if wedding plans change.

I Like these, I like the shape and style not sure about the heel width though. Plus price a bit more than I want to spend.

Dyeable Liz Rene shoes with rhinestones and pearls. Heel height 2.5 Luxurious Italian silk satin that dyes beautifully. Rhinestone front with pearls and 2 .5 inch heels Leather sole These will be sent in white first and then if they are suitable can be returned to us for dyeing free of charge. £54.99 from http://www.perditasweddingshoes.co.uk/product.asp?code=411&proName=Dyeable+Liz+Rene+shoes+with+rhinestones+and+pearls%2E+Heel+height++2%2E5&catName=ALL+LOW+HEEL+Wedding+Shoes%3A+Heels+under+3+inches

I like these they hide the toes and heal and also add a bit of hight with a chunkier heal. These are - Vanessa Bridal ShoesThe Vanessa Bridal Shoes are another fabulous court shoe with a simple crossover cut out design to the front and an elegant rounded toe.
Heel Height: 3.5 inch
Fabric: All Fifi by Filippa Scott Bridal Shoes are 100% Silk
Colour: Ivory or White 100% Silk
Polished leather outsole, 4mm padded insock throughout, leather insock and lining
Sizes: - UK Adult Sizes 3 - 8
Dyeable
But the only prob is they are £145 but it gives me an idea of style to look into. Plus I'd like something with a bit of sparkle or silver.

Found these - Blue Satin Wedding Shoe REF 2803 £29.99 from http://onlineweddingshoes.co.uk/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=163&=SID Here's the write up - Absolutely gorgeous Teal Blue satin wedding shoes with a peep toe and a delicate bow detail edged in silver and a diamante encrusted centre to the bow. and a 9.5 cm heel. Also available in Dusty Pink, Silver and Red. I like the colour of these and think they may go with my dress and the price isn't to bad either. But wondering whether White and silver would work better. it's something i'd have to look in to.

Things have started to come to a stand still at the moment as I'm waiting for a day to be sorted so we can have a talk with The Coppleridge Inn and awaiting a Day to be organised to go and see the dress I like and have a try on. Plus been rather buisy with day to day living too as were now in the process of house hunting too.

Decided today to look into shoes so I can get some idea of what is out there and I may like to wear, as I would have to say I practically live in Trainers lol. I do have a pair of high heal boots but they wouldn't be suitable.

I'm not used to thin heals and showing off my toes, let alone my feet. In fact I hate my feet and wouldn't say they are very flattering to show off lol. So would prefer to cover my whole foot. But any way I'm going to have a look and see what catches my eye and get some ideas on shapes and styles and what might go with my Dress if i get the one I like.

Well I had a meet up with my Mum on Friday and we discussed a bit more how plans were coming along and what to do next. I showed her the price list for the in house Flouriest and she agrees with me that I should go with Di for the flowers. We re-talked about the wedding dress I like and she likes it, so next is to arrange a trying on date, so I want to talk to Vicky my Sister In Law and see if she wanted to come with me and my folks to have look at the dress and get another opinion when I try it on. And the last thing we decided we needed to arrange is a meeting with the wedding organiser of The Coppleridge Inn to get a more clearer idea of costs etc and what else needs to be looked at.

Received our Quotation from Di regarding the flowers we discussed the other day. We need to contact her 3 months before the date of our wedding to let her know whether we would or wouldn't like her to do the flowers -

Greenery over fire place 25.00

Ribbons in Blue, Silver, and white each end of the fire place 6.00

Flowers and Ribbons inserted in the Greenery 15.00

Table Arrangement - Bud Vase with Calla Lily and silver twig and blue ribbons round base 8.50 each

Button Hole - Dave 5.00

Button Holes 3.50 each

Bride's Bouquet - Calla Lily 40.00

Maid of Honour - 3 Calla Lillies with green and ribbons 17.50

Small Bridesmaid - Wand of Calla Lillies and ribbon 7.50

I went to H.Samuel Jewellers to have a look and see if they have any Wedding rings to go with my Engagement ring, but it turns out it is best to talk to thier in house designer and talk over Ideas with him. We have an appointement but not sure as of yet if we will be able to make it, as it's quite a drive from here. But all so whilst there I came across these gorgous flutes - Special Memories Crystal Champagne Flute 6082610. They are gorgous they cost 39.99 which is a little more than what we would want to pay. So they are on my wish list.

Had a meeting with The in house flouriest of The Coppleridge Inn - Dianne, I showed her the artifical Calla Lilli flowers I had originally chosen and she is able to do similar with fresh Calla Lillis. She is going to send us a no obligation quotation in the post for us too look at once she has worked out how much it will all cost. Also she has the vases too which she has said I can use for the centre pieces. And even discussed decoration for the fire place and top table too which I kinda forgot myself.

Ok time for a run down on what has been done:

1. Bought Bridesmaid Princess necklace for thankyou gift
2. Bought 2 teddies for my two youngest boys to carry and will be their thankyou gift too.
3. Chosen Ceromony Wording
4. Chosen on the type of Invites I like and that I want to do two different types one for main guests invited to wedding and reception and a different type for evening guests.
5. Chosen theme colours and flowers - Calla Lillis and colours Blue, Silver and White. Hint of butterflys too.
6. Decided on the Type of cake and topper we want - 3 layer, fruit and sponge white Icing and silver ribbon with blue butterfly topper we found on EBay.
7. Flowers we have a look we like and now we want to get them in to real flowers instead of silk.
8. The Coppleridge Inn is booked for our wedding and reception
9. Found styles of Dresses I like.

And is still to be done:

1. Need to try the dresses I like on
2. Need to get Quotations on flowers - spoken to the lady who is the Coppleridges in house florest and shes going to visit me on Thursday 11th at 7.30pm. Also my friend across the road her mum is an ex florest and is going to do a quote for us too.
3. Cake - Need to Contact my parents friend and see if she's able to do it and a quotation.
4. Need to go to Blandford Registary Office to give notice and make payment to secure everything.
5. Wedding Rings - We need to look into and see bout getting one made to fit my engagement ring.
6. Thankyou gifts for Mums, Dads, Maid of Honour, Best Man and Ushers.
7. Outfits for Bridal Party
8. DJ - need to check that Butler will still be up for it and if so book the date with him.
9. Wedding Car Quotations
10. Need to look into Photographers properly and have a chat to MIL to see about her budget as she has offered to pay.
11. Invites need to be made
12. Table Centre Pieces need to be made
13. Will need to look into Veil and Shoes to go with my chosen Wedding Dress
14. Decide on Tiara also once Chosen my dress too - theres someone whos offfered to help me make one so it will be unique or I could go with the original one I found on EBay
15. Need to talk to some one at The Coppleridge Inn about the Buffet Menu and evening Buffet.

I'm Hoping that I will get to go to HobbyCraft and have a look for the bits for the table centre pieces and possibly get ideas for other bits.

Just got an Email back from http://www.pocketfoldinvites.co.uk/ as I emailed explaining what I was hoping to do and this is the info they sent back -

Hi, It depends how you want your invitations to look in the end, if for
example you want the inserts to look like those pictured on our Indulgence
design in our design gallery for each invitation you would need: One pocketfold
(obviously!) 89p eachOne 125mm x 125mm silver insert ( boarder) 20p eachTwo
120mm x 120mm white inserts ( one with invite details, one with map) 20p eachOne
120mm x 100mm white insert (taxi info)15p eachOne 120mm x 80mm white insert
(R.S.V.P)10p eachOne monogram card approximately 50mm x 50mm 8p eachWe cut all
of the card ourselves so you can pick and choose the sizes to suit you. Please
do not hesitate to contact us again if you have any further questions. Kind
regards Kelly Edgecombe http://www.pocketfoldinvites.co.uk/

This comes to £1.82 per invite, I don't think thats to bad is it? Got to now find out how many I will need to make.

Been browsing the internet to see if I can find some ideas and this is kind a close to the style I was thinking about. I like the style of the last two the best. As these will be for the evening guests only I havent got to add as much so this style would work.

If I did it it this way I would use my Monogram to close the invite.

I like the Style below, I'd use silver Organza ribbon and add my Monogram. I like this style because the cut point reveals the names which I think is a nice touch.

for the style below, again I'd use my Monogram and have like an envelope point instead of the hearts

The main Card would be Sapphire then the invite printed on white and matted on silver. Same style to the Pocket Invites that I want to do for Wedding and Reception guests.

I also would like to do them DIY and feel confident that I could draw up a template for these invites.

Or I could just do ordinary card style, heres a couple ideas I had been talking to madhattermillie over on Ukscrappers here is her idea as I put up a post asking for suggestions -

Originally Posted by madhattermillie

hi there

i have a suggestion to keep it simple! Stampin up do roller stamps, where the
ink is applied as you roll, there is a lovely butterfly one called 'flitting by'
on page 43 they also do 'you're invited' stamps in the following setssincere
salutations £20.95 p61 cheers and wishes £16.95 p63 Ink wise, i would recommend
using a blank roller (£5.50 p83) filled with versamark refill (£3.25 p82) and
silver embossing powder (£3.75 p82) Card wise, i would say make/buy your own
card blanks and the purpose made ones tend be a bit stronger. There is a
brilliant blue ink available £4.50, Matching cardstock, A4 pack of 24 £4.50 and
the jumbo ink cartridge for the roller stamp is also available in this colour
for £6.25. i currently have a 10% discount until the order is sent on 24th
august, p&p £3.50 hope that helps! jox

And here are some of the ideas I came up from her suggestion -

Using a roller on white card but rolling once to create a blue design let it dry then roll again but so I get the silver and emboss silver over lapping but so the blue still shows. Adding blue butterflys 3d effect and adding little silver rhinestones and the word your invited at the bottom.

Another idea, same principle using a roller on Blue card but rolling once to create a white design let it dry then roll again but so i get the silver and emboss silver over lapping but so the white still shows. again adding white butterflys 3d effect and adding little silver rhinestones and the word your invited at the bottom.

Blue as main card colour, a flourish swirl type roller going across vertical or horizontle depending on card shape so then use silver embossing powder so the design shows and then with a small butterfly punch cut some white card and use the little butterflys glue them to the vine giveing a kinda 3d effect and then the your invited in silver to so it shows up.

Madhattermillie has offered to make up some samples so I can have a look before buying the bits. Also Paula on Wedding Announcers Forum is putting together an idea for me too. Can't wait to see the results as I have a theory as you can see of what I want but it may be to expensive to do it my way.

Here are some pictures so you can get an idea of style. For Mine I want the main Pocket Fold to be Sapphire Blue and then three inserts (1) Map and Directions (2) Taxi numbers and where to stay (3) R.S.V.P.

I want the main invite to be printed on to white card/paper and mounted on to silver card/paper. then the inserts white and maybe have the info boxed so theres and outline round the information if that makes sence. To close the invite i want to use velcro and have my monogramme attached. And if we use ribbon it will be silver.

These invites will be made up for the Guests we want to come to the wedding and reception and I'm going to do different styled invites for guests invited to just the evening bit which I will share my ideas when I have looked into it abit more.

Choosing music I think is the tough part, but I have just been listing to Butterfly by Delta Goodrem and thought it would be perfect being played whilst Signing of the Registar, photographs and Marriage Certificate Presentation. Here are the lyrics -

Butterfly - Delta Goodrem

I won't hurt you

I'll protect you

I won't let the rain fall down

I'll always be around

and baby I will understand if sometimes

you just want to spread your wings and fly

and let your colours shine

and everyday I wanna be a risk you take

make a promise that will never break for life

you're my butterfly

don't fly away open my hands your free

praying you'll come back to meyou're my butterfly

don't fly away

you're my reality

always be my gravity

you're my butterfly

come on and touch the sky

you're my butterfly

I won't forget you

or neglect you

won't let no-one take your place

in your eyes i see my face

and baby do you know that everybody watches

every time that you take flight

they're blinded by your light

every day the feeling's gonna be the same

I can promise that will never change for life

[chorus]

Over the last few days me and Dave have been looking over the Ceremony Booklet choosing our Ceremony words. Here's what we have chosen.



Pre - Arrival Music ( must not contain religous content)



Entrance Music (must not contain religous content)



Welcome and Introductions



The ceremony begins with your celebrant welcoming you and your guests to the marriage venue.



Good afternoon everyone. On behalf of Dorset Registration Service I would like to welcome you all to The Coppleridge Inn on this day of David and Tracey's marriage. My name is ......... and I shall be conducting the ceremony. My colleague .......... will register the marriage.



The Copplerige Inn has been duly sanctioned according to law for the celebration of marriages. You are here to witness the joining in matrimony of David (full name) and Tracey (full name).



we have the option of a Reading by a Guest, Song or a Piece of Music but decided not to. but that could change if some one in the family says they want to do a Reading or something.



Presentation of the Bride



The Bride wishes to be presented or given away.



Intention to Marry



The following paragraphs take you through the legal formalities.



The Celebrant will say:

Before you are joined in matrimony, I have to remind you of the solem and lasting character of the vows you are to make. Marriage according to the law of this country is the union of one man with one women, voluntarily entered into for life to the exclusion of all others. More than this, marriage is also intended to provide the love and friendship, help and comfort which each should have for the other, both in times of joy and hardship.



To Groom "Will you please tell me your full name"

To Bride "Will you please tell me your full name"



The Celebrant will then say:



"David and Tracey you have invited your friends and family here to witness your exchange of vows to each other. Are you both now ready to make your commitment to each other?"



Bride and Groom both reply together "We are".



Legal Declarations



The Celebrant will now say:

"Now you each have to declare that you do not know of any lawful reason why you should not be married to each other".



Celebrant " Are you David (full name) free lawfully to marry Tracey (full name)

Groom " I am"



Celebrant " Are you Tracey ( full name) free lawfully to marry David (full name)

Bride "I am"



Promises



The bride and groom can then make a promise to each other. The celebrant will lead you through this section saying the words a few at a time for you to repeate.



"I promise to care for you above all others, to give you my love and friendship, support and comfort, and to respect and cherish you throughout our lives together".



Marriage Vows



The Celebrant will say:

"Now the moment has come for David and Tracey to exchange their vows which will unite them as husband and wife. Could I please ask every one to stand".



The Celebrant will lead through the chosen vow saying a few words at a time for us to repeat.



"I David (full name) take thee Tracey (full name) to be my wedded wife"

"I Tracey (full name) take thee David (full name) to be my wedded husband"



Additional Personal Promises - we decided not to have.



Wedding Rings - The Bride and Groom will both give rings to each other.



Exchange of Rings



The Celebrant will say:

" We have now come to the exchange of rings, which is the traditional way of sealing the vows you have just made. The wedding ring is an unbroken circle; it symbolises everlasting love and is an outward sign of the life long promise you have made to each other. Who has the rings?"



Again the celebrant will lead through saying a few words at a time



I give you /accept this ring as a symbol of our marriage and as a reminder of the vows we have made here today



Announcement



David and Tracey you have both now made the declarations required by law, and have made solemn promises to each other in the presence of your family and friends. You have sealed your marriage vows with each other. May you treasure this trust and responsibility. May no disappointment or misfortune ever part you, and may you live full and rich lives together. Let the world now recognise that you are a husband and wife. Congratulations. Would you now like to kiss your wife.



Reading by Guest, Song or a Piece of Music we have decided to not have any, anless a member of family or friend wish to do a reading.



Signing of the Registar, photographs and Marriage Certificate Presentation - We decided to have music ( must not contain religous content)



Final Music - We decided to have music playing whilst we are leaving the Ceremony room. (must not contain religous content)

The two bears arrived today from the EBay seller Bloomingperfect and they are gorgous, they came with two coats too, they are so cute. I think Connor and Oscar will love them. Todd saw me open the box and we felt it important to say why we had only two bears and to let him know that we wanted him to carry the ring pillow with the rings. He seemed really happy and excited too. I think with our Best man kip to help him he will be fine.

Originally we had decided we were going to leave some cameras on the tables and let our guests take the photos. But my mother in law has kindly offered pay for a photographer.

Here are a list of photographers I have found to start looking at and decide over:

Courtney Ltd - Registered Office
Courtenay Photographic Ltd Mr Courtenay Hitchcock 15 Manston Road Sturminster NewtonDorset DT10 1AF
T + 44 (0) 1258 473671 M + 44 (0) 7770 227492 info@courtenayphotographic.co.uk
Also includes a pre-wedding engagement shoot. This is usually 5-6 weeks before the wedding. I have saved the price list in wedding folder on my laptop.

A2 Photography T 01202 827 999 M 07721 002 515 Email: geoff.boyd@btconnect.com
http://www.a2weddings.co.uk/pages/gallery.html
I like the style of. Costs are on the website.


Bella West Photography 16 Bimport Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8AX United Kingdom
+44 (0)1747 855626+44 (0)7974 663140 (Mobile) http://www.bellawest.co.uk/

Anne Edwards
Contact Details
Phone:07974 722 394 Address:28 Church Road, Shillingstone, Blandford,
http://www.anne-edwardes.com/

Belbin Photos – 01308 898094 or mobile 07963 705033
3 Myrtle Close, Puncknowle, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9EH
http://www.belbinphoto.co.uk/

Philip Ledwith Photography http://www.paledwith.co.uk/
Address:
The Cottage, Lower Fifehead Farm
Fifehead St. Quinton
Sturminster Newton
Dorset DT10 2AP
Telephone: 01258 818384
Mobile: 07795 420965
Email: info@paledwith.co.uk

Carpe Diem - Contemporary Wedding photography from Photoart by Martin Crabtree
http://www.mcphotoart.co.uk/ Email: mcphotoart123@aol.com Tel. 07854 140 471

Nickie Westlake Photography - http://www.nickiewestlakephotography.co.uk/info.html
T: 07966 287679 or on 01202 233290 Email: nickiewestlake@btinternet.com
not sure she will cover our are would need to call. but she has 3 packages rangeing from £450 to £895 and travel upto 50 miles is included in the packages.

Going to try and sit down with my Fiance Dave to have a look through the links and make a decision and also see which Photographer MIL likes the best.

The two photographers that have caught my eye so far whilst finding these links are A2 photography and Courtney Ltd. Both recomended by The Coppleridge Inn.

Here's a pic of the bear that I have ordered with the blue and silver ribbon as requested. I'm getting two - one for Connor and the other for Oscar. They are 8inches high which I think will be perfect.

Can't wait for them to arrive.

Remember I found a seller on EBay - Bloomingperfect and she had some wonderful silk flowers, well I recieved a sample button hole and I personally liked it, but my mum and fiance want us to continue looking and gathering prices. They like the idea of using fresh flowers more. Me personally think Silk can look just as good and I don't see the point of spending huge amounts on flowers that are real as they don't last that long. Silk flowers can be kept.

Any way I have emailed her to let her know and to ask if it were ok to buy two of the bears but with blue and silver ribbon round the neck. These will be for my two youngest boys. I'm just waiting on a email back.

I'm so happy I finally found the Pretty Princess Pendant that I wanted, $10.99 for the necklace itself and $4.00 for the shipping to the UK. So $14.99 which is just under ten pounds which is fantastic. And guess where I found it - on EBay. I've ordered it and now am awaiting it's arrival, I'm so excited, I think my bridesmaid is going to love it.

I Emailed Wentworth Pewter a company I found who do Tankards and asked them bout costs for if I bought a Standard 1 pint capacity pewter tankard with classic double lines pattern Height: 115mm costing 17 pounds and had our Monogramme engraved into it and a thankyou for being our best man speech engraved to would cost and this is what he emailed back -

Hi TraceyMany thanks for your enquiry.We would be delighted to engrave some tankards for you as per the monogramme design you sent us.The cost would be £5.00 per tankard plus a one-off £30.00 charge for originating the artwork into the correct file for engraving.If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us. Regards Richard AbdyWentworth Pewter

Going to have more of a browse and see if theres any better prices out there before makeing a decision.

Been doing a search on the Internet to see if I can find anywhere in the UK that sells the Pretty Princess pendant but not having much luck. I posted the pic on Wedding Announcers Forum and one of the members Alison is being so kind she is looking into the shipping costs for me to have it sent to hers then sent to me as the postage directly from the shop is really expensive.

Anyway whilst searching the Net I came across Tankards which can come in either Glass or Pewter and can be engraved on with a special message. I thought this would be great for kip who's our Best Man, he loves Cider and when I saw them he sprang to mind. Wondering if we could get our monogram engraved on with a message saying Thankyou For Being Best Man.