Amanda
#246353 - 02/14/06 04:24 PM
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I love the comment about my sister...you'd have to know her but telling her to suck it up would not work  She's a sweetie don't get me wrong, but has serious anxiety issues and is in a new relationship and just lives in her own little world...I don't think she'd be much help even if she were trying unfortunately.
As for my future MIL, I think she might be really interested in helping out, my fiance is going to speak with her tonight about it. And I know that my Dad's fiance would love to be as involved as possible but I don't know her as well as my future MIL so I may be more comfortable with the MIL.
I did find one group specifically for London Brides which has been helpful, but it's very small and not very active which can be annoying...I like a nice active board! And I love your suggestion or "Weddings for Dummies"...that's totally what I need
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Thanks for the tips...you did do really well for your wedding...did you have a lot of guests? I think that's what is going to kill us...I don't need an expensive dress or flowers or things like that, but our guest list is going to be big thanks to my fiance having the world's largest family I do want something fancy though, but I don't think I'll use a wedding planner as I can probably find things cheaper on my own (I hope!)
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Thanks Cailin
#246356 - 02/14/06 04:27 PM
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I know, I never thought that there would be so much to consider...I don't know how people plan a wedding on their own and continue with their regular lives...their just seems like their is so much to do.
I mentioned it in a reply to someone else but I did luck out and find a board for brides in London so that's been helpful, but it's a very small community so I'll definately try theknot.com too
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That wouldn't be too great, worrying about the flying.
And you know, in retrospect, i loved being able to party with all of the members of our five combined families and our friends. 
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Keep on keepin' on...
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Do not plan a wedding and make a movie at the same time.
It'll help give you IBS.    And it's just an insane thing to do.
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I don't know how people plan a wedding on their own and continue with their regular lives...
This is the thing..your regular life goes on hold when you are wedding planning. Every time you walk by a shop you will look in the window for something wedding related. It's an obsession. It's also a lot of fun when you are doing it, and at the same time a big relief when it's all over!
That's great about the local board, people will be able to recommend suppliers etc. Hubby and I are control freaks and we did almost all the planning ourselves. I got my sister and friend to organise my hen party (bachelorette) and I got my Mum to book the church as she is a friend of the priest. I got my brothers to do a lot of "fetching and carrying" the week running up to the wedding but apart from that we did it all ourselves, and that meant that the day really was "ours" in a very personal way.
Enjoy the planning, and remember that we are all here to help out!
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and helping on a few others then planned... friends of mine eloped but I'm helping them with their reception too!
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Dietetics Student (anticipating RD exam in Aug 2010)
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The Lamplighter is really nice. We had our reception at the Bayham Community Centre in Straffordville. It was a wholesome, home cooked meal that came out on platters family style. Nice relaxed atmosphere. We even had ice cream sundaes for dessert (I didn't of course). Anyway, you might want to look into community centres. They are often WAY less expensive and the food is home cooked. If I remember correctly, I think we paid 15$ a plate which included all pop and mix for drinks at the bar, AND the evening buffet.
Another idea - your Mom died of cancer right? Here's an idea - a friend of the family's Father died of cancer shortly before her wedding. So instead of wedding favours, each place had a small card saying that "in Lieu of party favours, a donation has been made on your behalf to the Canadian Cancer Society in Loving Memory of ...." I wish I had known that before my wedding. Who likes those silly little favours anyway? It would be a really nice touch to honour and remember your Mother. Just an idea.
My bridesmaids had their dresses made. They all picked out a pattern from Fabricland, we bought the fabric on sale and they made it themselves or had a dressmaker make it. The fabric cost $30 including tax.
I was just in a wedding this summer as a bridesmaid and we wore Alfred Angelo. The dress was over $300 plus $50 for alterations plus tax, plus shoes, hair and makeup made it an over $500 event for me. Plus a gift. Whew!
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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I had 2 bridesmaids... and 2 wedding colors.. I asked each of them to wear any dress in a color (different colors) then they looked great, and it was affordable for both.
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