The day is fast approaching and it is becoming surreal. Rachel has been changing her name in all her documents - passport; insurance, driver’s licence….. So glad I am a man and the man gets to keep his name –that’s a thought if we don’t succeed that’s all I get to keep...

It has been relatively calm in the house - I guess true colours can be shown when the bride gets "white dress syndrome" after all these princesses have been dreaming of their wedding day since kindergarten!! To be fair, apart from the diets and a few little shopping sprees it has been totally calm on that front, I know I have got a good one!!!

I have still learnt to keep quiet or should I say I have learnt that it is more beneficial to stay quiet. I have also learnt how to muster enthusiasm on tap – definitely a skill to add to the cv (right then Mr Vasey –what can you bring to this organisation. Well Mr Interviewer I have learnt to stop what I am doing, look up and immediately reply with an array of comments –that’s wonderful, I like what you were thinking, that was made for you, what a fantastic idea, no I am not just saying that so I can go back to watching the rugby!) I have heard many recollections of peoples weddings and the general consensus is that it is best just to turn up.

Weddings are a funny thing, if anything it highlights who is and who isn’t reliable in your life. So called friends are seen for what and who they are, and it is definitely a positive because you can sieve the crap from the gems!

To be contined!

The old "Ball and Chain!!"

Posted by Rachel at  7:15 PM | Link

Congratulations!

Last night was my hen night... I'd been dreading the thought of being made to wear a dodgy outfit and carry rude props around with me all night on a mission to attract lots of unwanted attention!! It is sooo predictable, tacky and not me..
Luckily for me my chief bridesmaid Vicky was on my wavelength and we decided on a sophisticated theme to the evening with all the girls dressing up, going for a meal then drinking cocktails and dancing until the early hours! Thank you to everyone who came-it was a really special night-just what I wanted! I was surprised with gifts, balloons, cake and lots of bottles of bubbly which made the evening go with a swing! We all had a fabulous time despite the English weather-it poured with rain the whole night... but it didn't dampen our spirits! Here are some pictures...

Afternoon cocktails

Zizzis.. where else?!

Girls night out!

Vicky & Rachel

A massive thank you to Vicky for helping to arrange the whole night... including designing the invites, making a photo album, ordering food, decorations, music and gifts!! I really appreciate it-you're a star! xx

Posted by Rachel at  5:39 PM | Link

A surprise delivery!

Posted by Rachel at  7:43 PM | Link

I guess I must have been busy with the wedding preparations as I haven't had chance to update the website for ages... Amongst other things we've been for a tasting session for the buffet at the party, I've had numerous dress fittings, we've bought wedding rings and sorted out Paul and his best man with suits, ties, shoes etc. Mum and I have also been practising hair do's and flowers as Mum is the chief hairdresser and florist on the day! I also received my new passport in my new name which was all a bit scary!!!

The weeks seem to be flying by very fast and i'm sure the big day will be here before we know it!

Posted by Rachel at  7:35 PM | Link | Comments (1)