Saturday 9 July 2011

I'm officially engaged!!!!


As many of you already know, Mr M and I had been what we like to call “pre-engaged” for a little while now i.e. we’d already discussed many of the basic details of our marriage, wedding and future together. It was literally a case of him officially proposing, and us telling all our friends and family!

And that day was Wednesday 6th July 2011!!!

My last post was just before I went on holiday to Cornwall, and it was mid-way through the week that he proposed, whilst we were overlooking a beautiful bay called Kynance Cove with the most PERFECT engagement ring ever!!!
Kynance Cove
I was being a bit of a stroppy cow as we’d been in the car for over two hours and I get terrible travel sickness, and then Mr M accidentally forgot to mention that the beach he wanted to take me to was at the bottom of a cliff, and could only be reached by climbing down some very steep and slippery rocks! I should probably also mention that the wind was gale force in strength, and because I was told I was going to the ‘beach’ I was wearing a little summer dress and flip flops – not really appropriate clothing or footwear for the descent or ascent of the cliff!!!
The proposal was perfect and although I knew a proposal was on the cards for some point during the near future, I’m still in shock and giddy with happiness!!
I am also super lucky as my ring was handmade by my soon to be Father-in-law who works for Tiffany & Co. – swoon!!!
A ring similar to mine (not my actual ring) – a Marquise-cut diamond
We’re looking at some point in 2014 to marry, with a small-ish ceremony and then a big after party… all there is to do now is start planning and let the official research begin!!

Ask itsabridesworld!!


What would you like to know about the world of weddings??

It’s now your chance to ask itsabridesworld all the questions you need answers to!!
Are you looking for the perfect dress but dont know where to start? Are you confused about the marriage process? Or is there a topic you’d love us to cover?
Email your questions, queries and ideas to..

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Quick find: Cupcake boxes


If you’re giving out cupcakes as favours, or handing them out for your guests to take home with them, then check out these cute, practical and inexpensive see through cupcake boxes on Etsy!!
Style them up with personalised, colour coordinated labels and they’ll look fab as part of the table place setting! You could even make them into a feature by creating a cupcake tower near the venue’s exit where guests are welcomed to take a cake before they leave as a thank you!!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/75925208/birthday-clear-cupcake-box-set-of-60?ref=cat1_gallery_37
You get 60 for less than £20!! That sounds like pretty good deal to me….!

Cameras at weddings - poems


An extra and relatively inexpensive way to get extra and less posed shots of your guests is to provide them with a disposable camera! What is a particularly nice touch is to add a little poem explaining what you’d like!
Here are just a few of the best ones I found whilst doing my research!!
I’m your camera, so have some fun,
You’ll help make this day a special one!
Click away as best your able,
Then please leave me on the table!
……
Here is a camera, please use it a lot,
To take pictures of what the photographer will not!
The flash is required because it is night,
If you don’t use it, the snaps won’t be right!
……
The bride and groom have a request,
So put on a big smile and look your best!
When you see some fun, take the hint,
You snap the camera, and we’ll make the print!
……
Take this camera and have some fun
Get some pictures of everyone!
Maybe you’ll see something we didn’t see,
That we can keep as a memory!
……
Please lend a hand on this special day,
To capture our wedding your own unique way!
This isn’t a very tedious task,
Just a few snapshots, that’s all we ask!
The wonderful smiles, the joyous tears,
Pictures to remember throughout the years!
It’ll be so special to see through your eyes,
A simple pose, an elaborate surprise.
So we can see pictures and remember when,
And relive this day again and again.
……
Here’s a camera, have some fun,
Take some pictures everyone!
Snap it here, snap it there,
Snap it, snap it everywhere!
“How to use” is on the box,
Be as clever as a fox.
Shoot it left, shoot it right,
Use the flash to make it bright.
When you’re done with the roll,
You have met your mighty goal.
Hand it to the groom’s best man,
And enjoy as much as you can!
……
This is a very special gift
for (bride) and (groom) to see.
The reason it’s so special is
‘Cause it’s from you and me.
Take a posed or candid snapshot,
and when all the film is through,
Leave the camera by the door
So they’ll have these memories of you!
……
See this camera sitting here,
It’s for your use, we say.
To help us capture memories,
On this, our wedding day.
Share the camera among the guests,
Some candid shots please take.
Then leave the camera when you’re done,
An album we will make.
You’ve helped to make our special day,
Complete with love and laughter.
Thank you all so very much,
For the memories you did capture!
……
Please take pictures throughout the night,
This camera is here for your delight.
Table shots, candids, the bride & groom,
whatever you like throughout the room.
……
Some couples however choose not to provide cameras, simply because most people these days bring their own! But instead of missing out on the photo collections on your guest’s cameras, leave a little poem like this…
To those who brought cameras, there’s a special request
Take plenty of pictures of the worst and the best
There’s one more favor to add, before we forget
Please email them to us after we’ve wed
See we’re counting on your kind-hearted affection
To add to our expanding wedding collection

Summer weddings


The summer season is a lovely time to get married. Everyone is in high spirits, the weather is gorgeous (sometimes!), and everything just looks so uplifted and positive!!
So with that in mind, I’ve collected just a few of the inspirational images out there which may help you decide on colour schemes, and those all important finishing touches!!

BIG vs small weddings


Deciding on how ‘big’ your wedding is going to be often depends on your budget. If you have a disposable income and can afford to hold a big do, then you are more likely to invite a greater number of guests. But is bigger always better? Or can something be said for keeping things small and intimate?
The way you approach this will often reflect your personality, values, and of course, as previously mentioned, your budget.
Here are just s few of the pros and cons of each, and a few tips to make sure that no matter how big or small your wedding is, you’ll be guaranteed to have a great and memorable day!!
BIG day PROS
Atmosphere – I’m not saying a small wedding means boring, but but obviously more people means more interactions between guests and a louder and livelier outlook on the day
A brilliant excuse to get everyone together – many people say that the only time they see all their family together is at either a wedding or a funeral… And they are probably correct!! But having everyone together creates a sense of unity, which is in fact the main focus for the day.
It sounds bad to say, but I know you’ll all be thinking it…
More guests, means more gifts! This should definitely NOT be the reason gor having a big wedding, but comes as a result of greater numbers of guests!
Big day CONS
More guests = more expense. The larger number of guests you have, the greater costs you will incur; from catering to venue capacity. This is particularly important to consider if you are on a budget.
More organisation is needed. Greater numbers of people means more organisation will be needed to coordinate the day. From seating plans to invitations, it’s another big thing to consider.
No time. By this I am talking post-ceremony. Its really important to talk to all your guests throughout the night and thank them for coming. The more guests you have the longer this will take, and the less time you’ll have to spend with your newly wedded partner!
SMALL Day PROS
Intimacy is key. Keeping things small will hpgive your day a more initmate and romantic feel. By having only close friends and family, you’ll be sharing your wedding day with hose who are likely to feature throughout your entire marriage.
Save the pennies and the pounds. Having less guests will dramatically decrease the amount of money you have to spend on catering, and means you can have a more intimate venue, which also often costs less.
Small day CONS
Quiet as a mouse. Some brides will worry that their day will be too quiet and people will be bored. Of course, a greater number of guests means more interactions between groups, but if your guests know each other already, then conversation will flow. You can also fill out your day with fun activites, meals and drinks in multiple places, because with small groups you won’t need to book way in advance.