Today marks eight whole days since I married the love of my life, and it's been just wonderful. We went to Bath for a few days, where we walked around in the rain, drank tea and ate cake (or, in The Boy's case, bath buns), and generally had a lovely, relaxing time. Now we're back… Continue reading I married The Boy – 1 week on
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When grooms go suit shopping – 20 weeks to go
"I'm going to need a SWAT team ready to mobilise, street maps covering all of Florida, a pot of coffee, 12 Jammie Dodgers and a fez." (Photo from bakingfortheoffice.com) Ah, Doctor Who - sometimes, it's like the writers can see into my very soul (points if you can tell me which episode this quote is… Continue reading When grooms go suit shopping – 20 weeks to go
Embracing my inner bridezilla – 21 weeks to go
This week, I've discovered a TV channel in the UK that shows Bridezillas, a reality show from the US that follows two high maintenance brides per week in the run up to their wedding. A guilty pleasure of mine since I first discovered it about 10 years ago, now I'm planning my own wedding it's… Continue reading Embracing my inner bridezilla – 21 weeks to go
Now, where’s my to-do list? – 33 weeks to go
So, the anxiety dreams about the wedding have started in earnest. Lucky, lucky me! Earlier this week, I dreamt that I was getting married in my nan and grandad's garden (I'm sure the new owners of the house would have been thrilled), that I hadn't showered, washed my hair, done my make up or sorted… Continue reading Now, where’s my to-do list? – 33 weeks to go
Dressing to impress – 43 weeks to go
For the past two Saturdays, I've been doing something I haven't done for a long time - dragging people around shops while I try on countless dresses, humming and hawing and eventually deciding not to buy anything. (I wish I could tell you the reason I haven't done this in a long time is because… Continue reading Dressing to impress – 43 weeks to go