So the madness has finally set in.
This week was half term, and totally dominated by wedding preparation. Jonathan and Mair have a bored, glazed look on their faces when we mention it all now, everyone else groans and the babies, well they are just trying to eat all the oasis and ribbons.
The house looks like a odd mix of weddings r us, baby world and a florists shop!
There is always something to plan, order make or talk about and a huge list of 'things to do' that no matter how hard we try to knock things off more just get added, almost hourly at times.
The dresses have gone to the seamstress to be taken up (I haven't got the time), my outfit has been re fitted and sewn, the boys trousers have been lengthened (and in Caleb's case , shortened), shoes have finally all been purchased and hair almost decided on (but pins and diamante still to be got), oasis all ordered and arrived, organza and ribbons adorn the tables, car ribbons in boxes. Make up has, as you know from my last post been purchased, and one attempt so far has been made in applying it (the most stressful of experiences). Church flowers, posies, bridesmaids bouquets, stands, button holes, corsages and birdcages have all been googled, flowers mathematically worked out and nearly ready to order from the wholesaler. Church decorations figured out and ready to make up and maternity bridesmaids dress (after re- sewing the zip five times) just to be hemmed.
Church music decided upon, and several game plans later we are nearly there.
Next week is absoulty mad!
There is so much to do I have written it all on sheets of paper for each day. I have to work on Monday afternoon and Tuesday so not much can be done then. The rest of the week is crammed with spray tans, church rehearsals, making all the flowers, finishing off all the loose ends, tidying the house, packing up enough for all the children for one night away, planning for a new job that starts the Monday after the wedding (Classic timing!) and a hospital appointment that could not be moved for Caleb. By the time we reach the church next Saturday we will look like we are moving house!
Much of the last minute madness comes from doing so much of it ourselves. This was by choice, as we wanted to have things a certain way, and necessity as we realised we could do so much, far cheaper, and probably just as well, if not better.
Abigail reckons I will miss it all and be lost without it.
I think not.
The charity, my own projects and work have all been put on hold. I have a huge backlog to work through, be reassured I wont be twiddling my thumbs just yet (I cannot remember a time when I ever have).
I now have to stop myself from looking and planning and just get on with what we have.
To be continued............................
This week was half term, and totally dominated by wedding preparation. Jonathan and Mair have a bored, glazed look on their faces when we mention it all now, everyone else groans and the babies, well they are just trying to eat all the oasis and ribbons.
The house looks like a odd mix of weddings r us, baby world and a florists shop!
There is always something to plan, order make or talk about and a huge list of 'things to do' that no matter how hard we try to knock things off more just get added, almost hourly at times.
The dresses have gone to the seamstress to be taken up (I haven't got the time), my outfit has been re fitted and sewn, the boys trousers have been lengthened (and in Caleb's case , shortened), shoes have finally all been purchased and hair almost decided on (but pins and diamante still to be got), oasis all ordered and arrived, organza and ribbons adorn the tables, car ribbons in boxes. Make up has, as you know from my last post been purchased, and one attempt so far has been made in applying it (the most stressful of experiences). Church flowers, posies, bridesmaids bouquets, stands, button holes, corsages and birdcages have all been googled, flowers mathematically worked out and nearly ready to order from the wholesaler. Church decorations figured out and ready to make up and maternity bridesmaids dress (after re- sewing the zip five times) just to be hemmed.
Church music decided upon, and several game plans later we are nearly there.
Next week is absoulty mad!
There is so much to do I have written it all on sheets of paper for each day. I have to work on Monday afternoon and Tuesday so not much can be done then. The rest of the week is crammed with spray tans, church rehearsals, making all the flowers, finishing off all the loose ends, tidying the house, packing up enough for all the children for one night away, planning for a new job that starts the Monday after the wedding (Classic timing!) and a hospital appointment that could not be moved for Caleb. By the time we reach the church next Saturday we will look like we are moving house!
Much of the last minute madness comes from doing so much of it ourselves. This was by choice, as we wanted to have things a certain way, and necessity as we realised we could do so much, far cheaper, and probably just as well, if not better.
Abigail reckons I will miss it all and be lost without it.
I think not.
The charity, my own projects and work have all been put on hold. I have a huge backlog to work through, be reassured I wont be twiddling my thumbs just yet (I cannot remember a time when I ever have).
I now have to stop myself from looking and planning and just get on with what we have.
To be continued............................
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