Invitations - I decided to put a post up on Ukscrappers forum and I got a pm from a lady called Jo, a demonstrator from stampin up, with her suggestion and shes kindly said she'd do some prototypes for me to look at and if I like them then I can buy the bits to make the amount I need. I can't wait to see them.

Bridesmaid, Maid of Honour, pageboy out fits, I'm not sure what to do were trying to keep the costs down as low as possible but I feel the costs are actually starting to esculate. Originally the plan was to get out fits that could be worn again to other special occasions that way it's not a total waste of money. I had found this really nice white dress with little embroiderd navey flowers on and a nice knitted cardigan that just come below the bust from Baby Gap, but I'm not sure what size my bridesmaide will need as it's a yr till the wedding. And for the boys I had found a nice set which was smart jeans, smart t-shirt and a knitted kinda pull over from woolworths. Thought haveing all three boys dressed the same would look so cute. Was just looking for a picture and came across they have Page Boy Tailcoat Set and Pinstripe Page Boy Suit for 20.00 pounds, so that is an idea. They don't seem to have the jeans set I was thinking about any more. Or the Dress and cardigan either.

Think waiting till closer to the day best option, but will keep my eyes open for ideas. have also found some nice patterns so could make the skirts myself so that's an option.

To be honest I'm useless when it comes to flowers and what types come out at what time of the year and names. But one I do know and love and that is Calla Lillis and I'm thinking of going with Silk ones. I found a Seller on Ebay Shop Tie The Knot Flowers by a seller called Bloomingperfect. Below are pictures she sent me and I'm definantly loveing.

From Top left I'm thinking of have this Botton hole for the dads, ushers, and possibly the boys too. The Wand for my sister in laws daughter who I'm hoping to be my bridesmaid. There's another Wand in the pic below either side a bouquet she could hold. But I think I like this top one better. Then theres a Teddy which I'm thinking my youngest Connor can hold. I don't want him to feel left out he will only be coming up two yrs old at the time of our wedding so he will probably stay with a member of the family, where as my other two boys will be 3 and coming up 6.

Next is The Maid of Honour Wand which I'm hoping will be my Best Friend Heather. Then the Button Hole for my Groom Dave as he needs to stand out from the rest of the blokes lol.

Last picture is the Bouquet on its own and all though there was another I really liked, Me and Dave had a chat and decided on this one overall.

All the ribbon on the above flowers will be blues and silvers hopefully to go with my colour scheme. Also Shes able to make a garland and top table decoration so going to get measurements and see what else we need as well as decide on Corsages for the women of the family. The balcony and stair rails will need a bit of decoration too so thinking a Garland for balcony, not sure as of yet for the stair rail.

Favours - I know are not a necessity and will only been done if we have some money left from our budget.

Originally I want to make the little box you can see in the picture with almonds in with either blue metallic stuff inside or paper shredding like in pictures – instructions here - www.weddingdelight.co.uk Love the hexagon box favour boxes which you make your self. There is a list of bits you need and instructions. Code Box3C you can buy the bits on site. Total based on 58 guests = £35.23
for inside the favour boxes either -
Light Blue shredded tissue paper 25g approx at 99p or Pearl Light Blue deluxe iridescent polypropylene shreds 25g approx £1.99 need to look in to how many bags id have to buy.

If we don’t go for the Favour boxes we could use Organza bags which are really cheap on EBay. And would also be quick and easy to do and still be nice.

Idea for Table Centre Piece - Cylinder vase with a single Silk Calla Lillie in with some silver sparkle twisted twig. At the bottom of the vase use some Mystic Crystals which you add water too to add a crystal effect. Maybe add a little blue food die to give a hint of colour and around the vase tie a blue or silver ribbon round in a bow. As of yet I haven't done a prototype as I need to find the bits and get them in. I'm hoping I will be able to find a cheap pack of cylinda vases.

Below is a picture I found to give an idea of how I wanted them to look.
I spoke to a member of Staff at The Coppleridge Inn, to see if I could have these colours and what table Layout would be best and he said he feels a horse shoe layout would work best for the amount of guests we have, then the head table at the top and he can't see a problem with haveing a white banquet cloth over them, then blue square table cloths set diagonally like a diamond on the table so the white still shows.

Got to speak with a collegue of his to double check my plan is ok and also get measurement for tables, stair rail and balcony rail so I an sort decorations out.

Along with this I'm thinking white napkins similar like picture. With my centre piece in the middle, name cards at each seat and some silver heart sequins scattered. Loving heart table confetti from wedding delights you get 14g bags for £1.25 so I’d need approx 4 bags totalling to £5