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(Message started by: Emily on Feb 19^th, 2008, 7:56am)

Title: Good news again!
Post by Emily on Feb 19^th, 2008, 7:56am

So last week, my OH PROPOSED to me!! :o Eeek! I said yes of course. So am in the full swing of preparing for a wedding in 1 year's time (which apparently isn't enough time).

Any tips for keeping the mothers in line? ;)

Still PF - Em

PS - I am loving the Ava prediction thread and gutted that I missed out on submitting my own entry! Thinking of you lots Mel and hoping baby is here safe and soon!

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by brewcrew on Feb 19^th, 2008, 8:01am

on 02/19/08 at 07:56:32, Emily wrote:

Any tips for keeping the mothers in line? ;)

Congratulations.

One word: elope.

If either side of the family is offering to pay for a wedding, tell them you'll save them 50%. Offer to take half of the cash they would have spent on a wedding as a wedding gift, go have a nice vacation, and save yourself the hassle of all that planning.

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by Rosybabe on Feb 19^th, 2008, 8:01am

CONGRATULATIONS EMILY!!!!

how to keep MIL in line?

if you want their help just assign the task you want them to do for you and let them now that everything else is taking care of and be sure to say thanks. That way they will feel like they are participating but only to the point you want them to ;).

Wishing you a worry free wedding prep time!

Hugs

Rosy.

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Feb 19^th, 2008, 8:20am

Congrats Emily!

Good luck with the Mamas!!!!!

Carol

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by LeLimey on Feb 19^th, 2008, 8:29am

Oh Emily!!

Thats lovely wonderful justwhatthedoctorordered type news and you have really put a huge smile on my face! You are NOT allowed a winter wedding though, Save it until at least April!

I'm really excited for you, you have to share all the plans however you decide to do it!

lots of love and congratulations to you both
Helen xxx

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by Emily on Feb 19^th, 2008, 8:38am

Why no winter weddings? We've opted for the 1st week of March - hopefully the weather will be like it is now, but if it rains, we won't be disappointed.

We're going to look here next week - www.orchardleigh.net. Looking for the perfect place on a budget. Isn't it always the way!

Thanks for the lovely messages. Must get back to planning now!

Em

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by sandie99 on Feb 19^th, 2008, 8:49am

Emily,
that's absolutely wonderful news! Many congratulations to you both! :) And yes, we looove to hear all about the details! ;)

Lots of hugs,
Sanna

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by LeLimey on Feb 19^th, 2008, 8:50am

Only no winter weddings cos it's so flippin' cold! 1st of March is St Davids Day so very special in wales - you'll have to have a bouquet of leeks!

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by Angie on Feb 19^th, 2008, 8:55am

Hi Emily

What Brew said. Barry and I eloped January 13th 1983. Cost us 20.00 for a license and 15.00 for the ceremony.

Best 25 years ever. Best to both of you and have fun planning the wedding.

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by Emily on Feb 19^th, 2008, 9:01am

Mmm... A bouquet of leeks!! I'm sure it would be talked about for years and years!

Have you ever considered being a wedding planner Helen? ;)

No real ideas yet, except that bridesmaid will be in black (travelling from all over the world so makes it easier!) and that I would love a 1940's cocktail party feel to the whole thing.

Any suggestions on how I can achieve that?

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by LeLimey on Feb 19^th, 2008, 9:19am

Ohhh so how about a glenn miller type tribute band or something like that? 40's would be a lot of fun all seamed stockings and bright red lipstick!

Theatrical costumiers would be a good place to go for idea's and look up menu's from then to keep it all in the mood. What about a tea dance kind of theme? Potted palms and stuff.

Oh and the best bit HAS to be mother in laws in gas masks!!

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by Melissa on Feb 19^th, 2008, 10:19am

Oh Emily, Congratulations!! How exciting, I love weddings!!!

As for your prediction, go ahead and give it to me since Echo didn't listen to the rules anyway and made his late too. ::)

Thanks for the well wishes sweets!

:)mel

Title: IfRe: Good news again!
Post by jimmers on Feb 19^th, 2008, 10:53am

Em,

First of all, Congrats!

If you are on a budget like most people, one way to save money which has become very popular lately, is to have the wedding and reception on a Friday afternoon. Some of my friends have done this and it seems to work out quite well. And your family and friends can take a long weekend as well. Just a thought.

Good Luck,

Jimmers

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by brewcrew on Feb 19^th, 2008, 10:59am

So, I'm guessing the elopement thing is out....

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by midwestbeth on Feb 19^th, 2008, 12:07pm

Congratulations Emily! No advice for the mothers except Good Luck and I will keep you in my prayers. ;)

on 02/19/08 at 08:01:13, brewcrew wrote:

One word: elope.

Thats what I did. Only I say I got married on my honeymoon. :) I highly recommend it.

Beth

Oh, and I'm glad to hear you are still pf!! Thats great news. Hope the beast stays gone for good.

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by sandie99 on Feb 19^th, 2008, 12:24pm

My parents eloved as well, but they did arrange a small reception afterwards. But my mom still hears comments about the "non- wedding" from some relatives and friends of the family... ::)

Sanna

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by nani on Feb 19^th, 2008, 2:12pm

Congratulations, Emily!
:D

My kids will be lucky. I have no desire to participate in any wedding planning. Just let me wear what I want and tell me when/where to show up. I'm not normal, I guess. ;)

Enjoy your planning and don't let it stress you out.

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by brewcrew on Feb 19^th, 2008, 2:19pm

on 02/19/08 at 12:24:44, sandie99 wrote:

My parents eloved as well, but they did arrange a small reception afterwards. But my mom still hears comments about the "non- wedding" from some relatives and friends of the family... ::)

Sanna

You have to be ready for that. For the rest of your life. But who cares?

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by mummymac on Feb 19^th, 2008, 2:59pm

on 02/19/08 at 07:56:32, Emily wrote:

So last week, my OH PROPOSED to me!! :o Eeek! I said yes of course. So am in the full swing of preparing for a wedding in 1 year's time (which apparently isn't enough time).

Many congratualtions to you both.

I have two daughters getting married next year April and August.

The daughter for August has the Church, reception and photographer booked already.

The daughter for April is still thinking about it all.

It all depends an how cool and calm you are.

Quote:

Any tips for keeping the mothers in line? ;)

As the mother of the brides and future mother in law of two I never classed my self as needing to be kept in line, maybe my girls will be asking the same question of someone else - oh well its my right to be "THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE"

Hope you have lots of fun and joy planning it all

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by Jackie on Feb 19^th, 2008, 3:20pm

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wishing you a lifetime of happiness....

Jackie

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by Charlie on Feb 19^th, 2008, 10:16pm

http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/double clapper.gif

Congratulations!

All the happiness in the world.

Charlie

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by Emily on Feb 20^th, 2008, 9:37am

Thanks for all the messages! I love the gas-mask idea. Could be the only way forward.

Nani - I've told both MILs to do exactly that - wear what they want and show up when I tell them. It's ok for now, as I'm still only looking at venues, but wait til it comes to choosing flowers and my dress... It'll be a different ball game then!

I have found a beautiful vintage lace gown and love the idea of Pimms instead of wine/champagne.

Jimmers - Thanks for the tip. I called the place I wanted and to have on a Fri instead of a Sat was almost £3000 cheaper! :o So I'll definitely be doing that instead.

Will keep you updated on the plans (and the dress when I find one!).

Em
xx

PS - Melly, my prediction is 27 Feb at 15.30 weighing 7lb 13oz and 18.5" long. I'll post this on Ava's thread too!

Title: Re: Good news again!
Post by cash5542 on Feb 20^th, 2008, 11:06am

Congratulation!! Best tip I can give is be clear from the start. Let everyone know what you want from them and stick to it. Let your mom know how things are coming along so that she doesn't ask too much. One of my best memories is the day I went shopping for my dress with my mom. Good luck!!!

Charlotte