No idea where the time has gone. But 8 weeks ago today I had been married for 5 hours 38 minutes.
So think it's high time I got back into the ol' blogosphere and gave an all important wedding update! Well, important to me at least!
I'm now a Mrs. I did it. I walked the plank. I made my dreams a reality. However you want to look at it. It happened. I married my best friend and had the most amazing day of my life! I'm extremely happy & loved up!
Wedding update over.
Nahhhhh, just kidding!! Would I really do something that short?! Don't be simple. My middle name starts with R. R for ramble.
As most brides say 'it was the most wonderful day of my life', but it truly was. For starters I was unbelievably jammy with the weather. Or so my dear Mother so nicely exclaimed.
The week prior to the big day it was cloudy and rainy, and the Saturday was looking like cloud & sun, and Sunday was reporting as 'cloudy'. Which was fine for me. As long as it stayed dry I was a happy bunny. That's all I wanted. So boy was I surprised when I looked out the window Sunday morning to see bright blue skies, beaming sunshine, absolutely beautiful. Grannypants truly was looking down on us today!
I awoke at around 6.15am with the maid of honour. All calm & chilled, and very excited! We had our showers and then went to meet Dad with the key to the bridal suite for us to move into to get ready. Hairdresser arrived at around 7.30am & then it began.
It all kicked off with the mother. Then my maid of honour, then my bridesmaid & flower girl when they arrived later on. That's when the waterworks hit. From my bridesmaid.
Me? I was sat on the sofa all morning, cool as a cucumber. Noone could believe or understand how calm I was! What was there to stress about? Pampering morning, shining sun, nothing to do for 2 hours! Bliss.
Then it was my turn. My hair first. That went fine. My stomach started to churn a smidge, and those pesky butterflies started to appear. It slowly passed.
Then it was my make up. My stomach started backflipping all over the place but with a serene calm look upon my face.
As I went into the bathroom to put my dress on. Thats when it struck. Oh wow. Stomach knots, butterflies, backflips, all in one.
It wasn't until I had done my interview and walked back round to meet the wedding party before the entrance that it truly hit. I looked over at my Mom and Maid of Honour & the emotions & waterworks began!
The processional began. I followed with my Dad, gripping tight for what seemed like forever. Straight down the aisle - a little too fast if the video is anything to go by, but hey ho!
It was so overwhelming and emotional, the whole ceremony was a blur, now I know most brides say this, but mine truly was, my vision was blurred the whole time from holding back the tears! Whilst bearing the biggest smile I've ever had before! No wonder my cheeks hurt by the evening!
Ceremony over, reception & photo time in the lovely gardens, sun shining, everyone chatting, everyone happy. Even being attacked by my dear darling cousin & a box of confetti could not wipe the grin off of mine and my HUSBAND(!!!!)'s faces!
The Grooms speech was beautiful, some lovely worlds about my girls and his new wife(!!!!). Ah shucks!!
The evening reception room was also laid out beautifully. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Especially with the photo booth. This was a last minute extra, and boy was it worth it!!! We knew people would like it but we couldn't believe how successful it was. We got a copy of everyone's pictures placed into a Guest Book which was such a lovely keepsake!
Our cake, well, what can I say.
Dark & White Fudge Sponge with fudge pieces & vanilla buttercream and Cadbury's Fudge shavings.
Sticky Toffee Sponge with toffee chunks & vanilla buttercream and toffee sauce.
Yum.
Some left in the freezer if anyone fancies a lick.
The dance floor was never empty, which was my biggest worry. Even if at times it was only 2 or 3 of the children dancing away, it was never empty! Chris even got a few of his MJ moves in with his friends! Oh how proud I am!
There were so many who couldn't share in our special day with us, but we know that somewhere, somehow they were all looking down on us, smiles across their faces, so very proud of us.
A day never to be forgotten with so many lovely memories made.
Maybe dreams do come true after all!
