At 2pm today it will be a year exactly until our big day.
I've been engaged for 15 months and that has flown by so incredibly quickly that I'm actually a bit nervous about how much of a blur the next 12 months will be. It's easy to panic and feel that nothing has happened but, when I think about it logically, we're well ahead of ourselves. For now. Venue is booked, best people are chosen, date is set, funds are being gathered, save-the-dates are out and even some of the minor details (table favours and decorations) are decided on. What a good pair of gays we are!
So judging by our productivity over the past year it'll all be a breeze from here on, right? It'll all feel like a montage scene from an 80's rom-com, won't it? A jaunty track (Semi Charmed Life, natch) playing over intercut scenes of Neil and I fastidiously writing out invites, laughing heartily as we have a cake fight whist trying samples, giving frowny-faces or thumbs up to our girls cat-walking as they try on frocks etc.
That's how it will be, yeah? Good.
Coz' for a moment I thought it would be Neil pulling his hair out trying to find an affordable DJ, the pair of us coming to blows over button-down-point collars and me sitting, quietly sobbing into a glass of wine, as I try to choose between two near identical shades of mauve.
365 days; the count down begins...
Friday 6 July 2012
Wednesday 6 June 2012
Save the date 'tellers posted today
Mood: Tip-top, although exhausted from some hard core swimming this morning.
Now playing: Insidious (film)
Highlight of the week: Either the fact that its a 2 day week for me (God bless the Queen and her Jubblies) or the weekends picnic and beer festival double whammy.
Thought for the day: The phrase "You've got another think coming" is grammatically incorrect. Shouldn't it be "You've got another thought coming"?
I posted our save-the-date paper fortune tellers today. They look a bit squashed but these little puppies are on their way to a few folks now (mainly the people we see on a day-to-day basis). First official confirmation to guests! Its finally starting to feel like things are happening which is ace.
Now playing: Insidious (film)
Highlight of the week: Either the fact that its a 2 day week for me (God bless the Queen and her Jubblies) or the weekends picnic and beer festival double whammy.
Thought for the day: The phrase "You've got another think coming" is grammatically incorrect. Shouldn't it be "You've got another thought coming"?
I posted our save-the-date paper fortune tellers today. They look a bit squashed but these little puppies are on their way to a few folks now (mainly the people we see on a day-to-day basis). First official confirmation to guests! Its finally starting to feel like things are happening which is ace.
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Monday 21 May 2012
Friday 4 May 2012
Local elections
Mood: Grumpy and sleep deprived
Now playing: Titanium (the...erm...Tulisa verion. Sorry.)
Thought for the day: My kingdom for a burger (week 5 of fat loss gym plan)
Helped out as a vote counter at the local elections last night, I covered Didsbury West. Lib Dem were strong but Labour clawed their ground back. Only a 27.9% turnout for our ward so counting was fairly rapid and I was home by 3:30am, wound down and got to bed just after 4am...only to be woken at 8am by the sound of drilling somewhere in the building. Someone is going to burn for this.
This has little to do with the CP except the fact that I got paid a decent amount for a few hours work and this will be going to the wedding funds. I reckon it should at least cover the table centre pieces. Fingers crossed!
Now playing: Titanium (the...erm...Tulisa verion. Sorry.)
Thought for the day: My kingdom for a burger (week 5 of fat loss gym plan)
Helped out as a vote counter at the local elections last night, I covered Didsbury West. Lib Dem were strong but Labour clawed their ground back. Only a 27.9% turnout for our ward so counting was fairly rapid and I was home by 3:30am, wound down and got to bed just after 4am...only to be woken at 8am by the sound of drilling somewhere in the building. Someone is going to burn for this.
Tuesday 1 May 2012
First dances - the top 10 of 2012
Apparently, these are the top 10 most popular first dance songs of 2012 so far. This is according to a company who teach people how to dance to their first song. Surely its just a case of "move your feet and wear a pained grin of awkwardness"?
1) ‘Everything’ by Michael fucking Bublé*
2) ‘Let’s stay together’ by Al Green
3) ‘At Last’ by Etta James
4) ‘Amazed’ by Lonestar
5) ‘Make You Feel My Love’ by Adele
6) ‘Greatest Day’ by Take That
7) ‘(I've had) the time of my life’ (from Dirty Dancing)
8) ‘One Day Like This’ by Elbow
9) ‘Better together’ by Jack Johnson
10) ‘You're the first, the last, my everything’ by Barry White
I did groan with each title I read. Fingers crossed we can come up with something a bit more original. I'll let you know if I convince Neil to go with The Timewarp.
* I added the "Fucking" myself. But I bet even his mother utters this when his moon face comes on the telly.
1) ‘Everything’ by Michael fucking Bublé*
2) ‘Let’s stay together’ by Al Green
3) ‘At Last’ by Etta James
4) ‘Amazed’ by Lonestar
5) ‘Make You Feel My Love’ by Adele
6) ‘Greatest Day’ by Take That
7) ‘(I've had) the time of my life’ (from Dirty Dancing)
8) ‘One Day Like This’ by Elbow
9) ‘Better together’ by Jack Johnson
10) ‘You're the first, the last, my everything’ by Barry White
I did groan with each title I read. Fingers crossed we can come up with something a bit more original. I'll let you know if I convince Neil to go with The Timewarp.
* I added the "Fucking" myself. But I bet even his mother utters this when his moon face comes on the telly.
Monday 30 April 2012
Finally, things are happening! What a beautiful era.
I would apologise for my lack of posts but, basically, nothing has been happening! However over the last few weeks there have been big developments so I felt compelled to take to the blog...
Now, when last I left you we were pretty set on a marquee wedding in Preston next July. We got as far as costing this and once you include marquee hire, flooring, tables & chairs, linen, a dance floor, decorations, lighting, a generator, toilets etc., we would have stood little to no chance of affording decent food, rings, entertainment, outfits or honeymoon. The thought of the latter left Neil and I laying in a darkened room with frozen veg on our temples.
So we took to t'interwebs and booked viewings at venues that we might love as much as the marquee idea. Our parents came along for the ride on 21st April and we went to see some amazing places including The Inn at Whitewell, The Browshole Hall Tithe Barn and The Shireburn Arms. As it turns out we loved two venues as much as (or more than) the marquee. After 2 days ofwailing and banging our skulls on things careful deliberation, we reached a decision.
We have gone for a rather quirky little hotel in Knutsford that is chic, unique and boutique. Not only is it flamin' gorgeous and just the right size but it has plenty of nearby accommodation for friends and family.
Ladies and gentlefolk, I give you the venue for our civil partnership:
Have a look at our friend Neil Redfern's website for pics -
http://www.neilredfern.com/blog/belle-epoque-wedding-photographs-caroline-david/
http://www.neilredfern.com/blog/belle-epoque-wedding-photographs-nikki-will/
http://www.neilredfern.com/blog/belle-epoque-wedding-photographs-kim-james/
http://www.neilredfern.com/blog/belle-epoque-wedding-photographs-victoria-howard/
Deposit is paid. Registrar is booked. This shit just got real kids.
Now, when last I left you we were pretty set on a marquee wedding in Preston next July. We got as far as costing this and once you include marquee hire, flooring, tables & chairs, linen, a dance floor, decorations, lighting, a generator, toilets etc., we would have stood little to no chance of affording decent food, rings, entertainment, outfits or honeymoon. The thought of the latter left Neil and I laying in a darkened room with frozen veg on our temples.
So we took to t'interwebs and booked viewings at venues that we might love as much as the marquee idea. Our parents came along for the ride on 21st April and we went to see some amazing places including The Inn at Whitewell, The Browshole Hall Tithe Barn and The Shireburn Arms. As it turns out we loved two venues as much as (or more than) the marquee. After 2 days of
We have gone for a rather quirky little hotel in Knutsford that is chic, unique and boutique. Not only is it flamin' gorgeous and just the right size but it has plenty of nearby accommodation for friends and family.
Ladies and gentlefolk, I give you the venue for our civil partnership:
The marquee is dead! Long live THE BELLE EPOQUE!
Have a look at our friend Neil Redfern's website for pics -
http://www.neilredfern.com/blog/belle-epoque-wedding-photographs-caroline-david/
http://www.neilredfern.com/blog/belle-epoque-wedding-photographs-nikki-will/
http://www.neilredfern.com/blog/belle-epoque-wedding-photographs-kim-james/
http://www.neilredfern.com/blog/belle-epoque-wedding-photographs-victoria-howard/
Deposit is paid. Registrar is booked. This shit just got real kids.
Friday 10 February 2012
Got to love Paperchase
I very cheekily emailed Paperchase to ask for a discount for some of their quirky, fancy cake stands (did I mention I'm gay?), not really expecting a reply.
I just received a call from a lovely lady called Gabriella who said that whilst they can't offer a discount on the number I need they have made some enquiries and are doing what they can to find me a discount in store to help! Very sweet of them and, as they say, every little helps.
Follow them on Twitter:@FromPaperchase
I just received a call from a lovely lady called Gabriella who said that whilst they can't offer a discount on the number I need they have made some enquiries and are doing what they can to find me a discount in store to help! Very sweet of them and, as they say, every little helps.
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Tuesday 7 February 2012
Have you missed me? I missed you too. Not as much though.
Mood: Fresh and peachy keen.
Thought for the day: A hot water bottle on the thighs is bliss
Highlight of the week: Getting shit-hot feedback from an important casting team for my performace in a play
Now playing: Bugger all. I'm in work.
What?
WHAT?!
Look, i've been busy! In all honesty not a huge amount has happened wedding-wise in the past few months except for the following;
But back to the subject in hand; weddings and civil partnerships. The oppertunity arose last year to become a part-time registrar and I now marry folk at weekends. Its really nice to see people on their big days from a new perspective and of course I get to see what works (and doesn't) for ceremonies.
I am pretty sure that I now would like to break up our service with a couple of short readings/poems, to be presented by some of our special people* but can't find anything that really takes my fancy. Some are done to death (Captain Corelli's Mandolin 'Love is' speech, On your wedding day, The Owl and The Pussycat believe it or not) and I want to find something unusal and fun. Please send any suggestions my way.
In other news my brother and sister have gotten engaged too! No, no you sick little moo-cows, not to each other. Darren and Felicity are getting hitched later this year and my sister and her man Nathan have just decided to take the plunge (engagement party this weekend should be a belter). Very exciting times all round.
I shall stop now and leave on the promise to myself that I will try to post something on here at least once a week from now on.
*I mean our maids of honour/usher. I know that "special people" makes them sound like they are taking a break from licking windows but I can't bring myself to actually call them "groomsmaids".
Thought for the day: A hot water bottle on the thighs is bliss
Highlight of the week: Getting shit-hot feedback from an important casting team for my performace in a play
Now playing: Bugger all. I'm in work.
What?
WHAT?!
Look, i've been busy! In all honesty not a huge amount has happened wedding-wise in the past few months except for the following;
- We are about 90% set on a marquee wedding
- It is likely to be in early July 2013
- We will have a mild theme to play with in terms of decor
- Table favours are just about complete
- It is seeming more and more likely that we wont have a traditional wedding cake
But back to the subject in hand; weddings and civil partnerships. The oppertunity arose last year to become a part-time registrar and I now marry folk at weekends. Its really nice to see people on their big days from a new perspective and of course I get to see what works (and doesn't) for ceremonies.
I am pretty sure that I now would like to break up our service with a couple of short readings/poems, to be presented by some of our special people* but can't find anything that really takes my fancy. Some are done to death (Captain Corelli's Mandolin 'Love is' speech, On your wedding day, The Owl and The Pussycat believe it or not) and I want to find something unusal and fun. Please send any suggestions my way.
In other news my brother and sister have gotten engaged too! No, no you sick little moo-cows, not to each other. Darren and Felicity are getting hitched later this year and my sister and her man Nathan have just decided to take the plunge (engagement party this weekend should be a belter). Very exciting times all round.
I shall stop now and leave on the promise to myself that I will try to post something on here at least once a week from now on.
*I mean our maids of honour/usher. I know that "special people" makes them sound like they are taking a break from licking windows but I can't bring myself to actually call them "groomsmaids".
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