What type of wedding are you having???

[Porcelain]

Age of you and FH? Me 24, FH 31
Whats your engagement ring look like? White gold, knife edge band - 0.83c solitaire diamond
State you're marrying in? NSW
Month you're marrying in? September
Season you're marrying in? Spring
What time is your ceremony? 4pm
What time is your reception? 6pm-ish
Colours? Ivory, Champagne/Mink
Theme? Romantic, Elegant
Is it formal? casual? semi formal? Semi Formal
Dress code? Semi Formal
Bridal Party? (Flowergirls, best man etc how many?) 1 Best Man, 1 Maid of Honour
No. of Guests? 50-60
Ceremony Location? (church, park beach?) Church, Watson's Bay
Religious or civil ceremony? "Religious"
What song are you walking down the aisle to? Unsure atm
Any other special music? -
Any special readings? 1 Corinthians 12:31b - 13:13
Special vows? Don't think so
Are you having bubbles/rose petals? Bubbles!
What else is special about your ceremony? -
What do your wedding rings look like? (gold, silver, one diamond etc) Mine will be White gold, channel setting band. FH's most likely titanium or something unusual.
Reception Venue? (hotel ballroom, recpetion centre, home? where?) A Cruise Boat on Sydney Harbour!
What song are you entering the reception too? Unsure
Is it a sit down, buffet, cocktail? Sit down
Are you having a band? DJ
Whats your first dance song? Unsure
What do your centerpieces look like? Candles & Flowers/Hurricane Vases
What else is special about your recepetion? It's on the water! Fantastic views, relaxed but still a formal vibe
Pre wedding beauty treatments? Just a manicure.
What are you wearing (dress, veil etc)? Whats it like? Still have to go shopping, but envisioning simple, elegant, slim, lacey, strapless.
What about your jewerelly? Rhinestone crystal bracelet & 5cm long earrings.
Your shoes? Satin pink heels - Alan Pinkus
Your hair? Half up half down
Whats your something old? -
Whats your something new? -
Whats your something borrowed? -
Whats your something blue? -
What are your bridesmaids wearing? Satin 3/4 length cocktail dress in an oyster/mink/champagne colour.
What about their jewerelly? Dunno yet
Shoes? Silver heels?
Hair? Loose up-do
What are the guys wearing? Black suits. FH will have an ivory tie, and BM matching coloured tie to MOH
What are your flowergirls/pageboys wearing? Not having any.
What are they carrying?-
Flowers? Soft pink and ivory Peonies with green Cymbidium Orchids
Cake? Profiterole Tower, or Cupcake cake!
What do your invites look like? Unsure
What other stationary are you having? -
Whats your transport? Unsure atm
What are your bonfavs? Donations made on behalf of the guests to the breast cancer foundation & chocolate[ in a little box/b]
Are you having a photographer? [b]Yes
Whats their style? Candid, relaxed, formal
Are you having a videographer? No
Anything special? (deals style etc) -
What about your hens night? (what are you doing?) don't know yet!
And his bucks night? Don't know
Are you having a gift registry?Most likely a honeymoon registry
Where at? -
Where are you staying on your wedding night? In a city hotel somewhere near the harbour
Any pre wedding celebrations? (reception dinners, lunches etc) No..
Any post wedding celebrations? (brunches etc?) Not that we know of
Honeymoon? Scuba diving in the great barrier reef, then flying off to various places. Unknown atm

[beachbumbride]

Age of you and FH? 24, we are actually born on the same day 11/01/85
Whats your engagement ring look like? Princess cut? Platinum? Princess cut, 1x1/4 size princess cut either side of the main then 3x rectangle dimonds channeled into the band - 9diamonds all together
State you're marrying in? WA
Month you're marrying in? March 2010
Season you're marrying in? Autumn
What time is your ceremony? 2pm
What time is your reception? 5pm - cocktail hour, 6pm - reception
Colours? teal/turquiose green, colours of our ocean
Theme? beach
Is it formal? casual? semi formal? Formal other than the ceremony being held on the beach
Dress code? formal
Bridal Party? (Flowergirls, best man etc how many?) 4BMs & GMs, hopefully 1pageboy - FH's son
No. of Guests? inviting ~100
Ceremony Location? (church, park beach?)Hellfire Bay Cape Le Grande NP
Religious or civil ceremony? civil
What song are you walking down the aisle to? Speechless - The Veronicas...this may change
Any other special music? TBA
Any special readings? possibly only a dedication to FH's Mum who passed away new yrs eve this yr
Special vows? We will write our own
Are you having bubbles/rose petals? bubbles
What else is special about your ceremony? Nothing other than the usual special things
What do your wedding rings look like? (gold, silver, one diamond etc) TBA but they will be mostly white gold
Reception Venue? (hotel ballroom, recpetion centre, home? where?) Local Yacht Club
What song are you entering the reception too? TBA
Is it a sit down, buffet, cocktail? Sit Down
Are you having a band? DJ? Band I think however I may resort to the mp3 on shuffle
Whats your first dance song? TBA
What do your centerpieces look like? 30cm high round containers, prob suspended white lillies, yellow arum lilies and some sort of reed with water pearls
What about decorations? rice paper lanterns
What else is special about your recepetion? ???
Pre wedding beauty treatments? ???
What are you wearing (dress, veil etc)? Whats it like? Dress, strapless and 2hoop underneath in a light ivory colour, veil and blusher unsure on shoes
What about your jewerelly? TBA but I think only earrings
Your shoes? ???
Your hair? Mostly down and softly curled
Whats your something old? I want to have 2small photos of my grandparents from both my mum and dads sides of the family from their wedding day and have them attached to my bouquet
Whats your something new? My dress, shoes, underwear
Whats your something borrowed? not sure
Whats your something blue? I want my underwear and my garter
What are your bridesmaids wearing? all 4 wearing diff style dresses but the same colour in a turquiose/jade
What about their jewerelly? ???
Shoes? working on this, want casual for the beach but dressy for the reception
Hair? no idea
What are the guys wearing? suits - colour hasnt been decided but most likely a steel grey
What are your flowergirls/pageboys wearing? matching to FH
What are they carrying? Ring Cushion
Flowers? Oriental Lillies - White, Asiatic Lillies - Yellow
Cake? FH says so long as it is a choc mud cake he will be happy
What do your invites look like? ???
What other stationary are you having? ???
Tell us about it? ???
Whats your transport? Hoping to organise old cars, belairs??
What are your bonfavs? ???
Are you having a photographer? Most definitely
WHats their style? yet to meet with him properly
Anything special? (special deals,styles etc etc?) ???
Are you having a videographer? probably just family members
Anything special? (deals style etc)
What about your hens night? (what are you doing?) Im trying not to have a crazy one but my bridesmaids are all working very hard on changing my mind
And his bucks night? I have bought 3 ACDC tickets for him and his 2 brothers to go to 3days before our wedding
Are you having a gift registry? probably
Where at? not sure of the name of it, we spotted it at the last bridal expo and yet to dig the flyer back out of the bag
Where are you staying on your wedding night? ???
Any pre wedding celebrations? (reception dinners, lunches etc) ???
Any post wedding celebrations? (brunches etc?) ???
Honeymoon? ???

Wow we clearly still have a lot to still be sorted, not that I didnt know that though. We dont get married until 11 Mar 10 so a wee while off for finilisation - fortunately

[Ms_Kase]

Age of you and FH: I'm 24 and he's 32
What's your engagement ring look like: 0.80ct diamond solitaire on a white gold, knife edged, tiffany mount
State you're marrying in:NSW
Month you're marrying in: March
Season you're marrying in: Autumn
What time is your ceremony: 4.30pm
What time is your reception:5.00pm
Colours: Olive green, Pale green and Ivory
Theme: Beach (if there is a theme at all besides the colours)
Is it formal/casual/semi formal: formal
Dress code: blacktie (I will throw greasy looks at those who turn up in jeans, but knowing my family someone will )
Bridal Party: (Flowergirls, best man etc how many?): 2 Junior Bridesmaids, 1 Bridesmaid and 2 groomsmen
No. of Guests: 70 (ish)
Ceremony Location? (church, park beach?): Terrace overlooking the water
Religious or civil ceremony: Civil
What song are you walking down the aisle to: Not sure yet, one of my classmates is a cellist, so might hire her
Any other special music: All of the songs that I love are breakup songs!! Why can't love songs have more passion in them!
Any special readings: Nah
Special vows: No, we wouldn't remember them in the excitement of things
Are you having bubbles/rose petals: Possibly petals
What else is special about your ceremony: The guests who are coming from long distances to help us celebrate
What do your wedding rings look like: (gold, silver, one diamond etc): His is white gold with a wave pattern in it from Gregory's. He loved it straight away and mine will also be white gold with some diamonds across the top
Reception Venue? (hotel ballroom/reception centre/home): The Waterfront Reception room at the Newport Mirage
What song are you entering the reception too: Not sure yet
Is it a sit down/buffet/cocktail: Sit down, 4 course with wedding cake and coffee/tea/chocolates served after
Are you having a band/DJ: DJ, and possibly a cellist
Whats your first dance song: We both love 'Afterglow' by INXS but I think it's about death and mourning, it's so beautiful though.. *Sigh*
What do your centerpieces look like: In keeping with the green and ivory theme, they'll be vases full of ivory coloured singapore orchids
What about decorations: singapore orchid petals and tealight candles scattered over the olive green organza table runners. I'm reconsidering that though, might be too much orchid. Flower arrangements on the lolly buffet table, near the bridal table, out on the terrace (for the ceremony), in the ladie's bathroom and on the bar.
What else is special about your reception: It's ours!!
Pre wedding beauty treatments: Plenty, I'm sure!
What are you wearing (dress, veil etc): An Ivory A-line dress with rouching on the bodice, and some beading and embroidery going down one side to make a fishtail effect on one side of the skirt
What about your jewellery? I'm considering wearing the pearls that I got from my grandmother on my 21st, since I've never really had occasion to wear them before
Your shoes? Haven't bought them yet, but something that isn't too high
Your hair? a simple, elegant and smooth chignon
Whats your something old? My Nan's pearls
Whats your something new? The dress
Whats your something borrowed? Hmmm.. not sure yet
Whats your something blue? The Garter
What are your bridesmaids wearing? This hasn't been agreed upon yet, but it'll be green
What about their jewellery? I'll make it myself, not sure of the design yet
Shoes? not sure
Hair? I think they'll wear it down, but whatever they like suits me
What are the guys wearing? dark suits, GM will wear green ties and FH will wear ivory tie.
What are your flowergirls/pageboys wearing? Not having any
What are they carrying? N/A
Flowers? Pale lilac roses, Singapore Orchids, Symbidium orchids, magnolia leaves, dota vine, and black berries. It's a very modern looking bouquet. BM are having a similar bouquet with cream roses and green orchids
Cake? two tier. Bottom is chocolate mud cake and top is white chocolate mud, decorated with singapore orchids on top and a green ribbon around the bottom
What do your invites look like? Pearlescent ivory paper, with a border of light green rice paper around the middle and a olive green organza ribbon to tie it shut, it opens out to reveal a vellum sheet with the details.
What other stationary are you having? Placecards of similar design
Whats your transport? Not decided yet, but you can't see the road from the ceremony location because it faces the water, so this is an area we'll probably not spend too much on
What are your bonfavs? Lollybar in green and white
Are you having a photographer? Yep, Red Lion Photography
Whats their style? Candid
Are you having a videographer? Probably just the family
What about your hens night? (what are you doing?) I'd like to do a murder mystery night at the Swiss'otel in Sydney CBD. My MOH's husband did that for his bucks night and they had a ball. You get dinner and you get to dress up, it'll be fun.
And his bucks night? He'll probably go on a pub crawl in the 'cross
Are you having a gift registry? No, we'll have a wishing well
Where at? N/A
Where are you staying on your wedding night? Complimentary spa suite at the Mirage
Any pre wedding celebrations? (reception dinners, lunches etc)? We'll probably have a gathering for the out of town rellies a few days before
Any post wedding celebrations? Similar celebration before they all go home
Honeymoon? Not sure, it's a secret and I'll only find out on the night of the wedding. FH is planning it as a suprise

[Abbie_2010]

Age of you and FH: I'm 27 and FH is 30
What's your engagement ring look like: 0.72ct solitaire on a plain yellow gold band, custom designed by FH
State you're marrying in:TAS
Month you're marrying in: November
Season you're marrying in: Spring/Summer
What time is your ceremony: 4pm
What time is your reception: 5:30pm
Colours: All different shades of Green
Theme: Country
Is it formal/casual/semi formal: formal
Dress code: Cocktail (no jeans)
Bridal Party: 2 Groomsmen, 2 Bridesmaids
No. of Guests: 80
Ceremony Location? (church, park beach?): Old Style Chapel
Religious or civil ceremony: Civil
What song are you walking down the aisle to: Something on bagpipes
Any other special music: Lots of songs that FH and I like that we just happen to play at romantic times
Any special readings: God No
Special vows: No nothing tacky
Are you having bubbles/rose petals: Bubbles
What else is special about your ceremony: Nothing much
What do your wedding rings look like: (gold, silver, one diamond etc): Don't know yet just plain gold no doubt
Reception Venue? (hotel ballroom/reception centre/home): The old Barn at the farm we are having the wedding at
What song are you entering the reception too: Not 100% sure yet
Is it a sit down/buffet/cocktail: Sit down and hoping for a buffet type meal
Are you having a band/DJ: I want a DJ just have to convince FH
Whats your first dance song: Might be truely, madly, deeply but Savage Garden
What do your centerpieces look like: Upside down martini glasses with a candle on top
What about decorations: Balloons, my Venue doesn't need alot
What else is special about your reception: It's in a Barn
Pre wedding beauty treatments: Everything I can think of
What are you wearing (dress, veil etc): A dusty Pink A line dress with a lace up back
What about your jewellery? Just a simple pair of pearl earrings
Your shoes? Would like a pair of flats
Your hair? Mum wants me to wear it out but I'm not sure yet
Whats your something old? Don't know yet
Whats your something new? My dress
Whats your something borrowed? Hopefully something off mum
Whats your something blue? The Garter
What are your bridesmaids wearing? An Olive green A line dress with a ivory sash
What about their jewellery? Probably the same as mine pearl earrings
Shoes? Flats
Hair? Up and elegant
What are the guys wearing? Black suits and white suits with ties to match the Girls
What are your flowergirls/pageboys wearing? Not having any flowergirls
What are they carrying? Nothing cause they don't exsist
Flowers? I have no idea yet
Cake? Two tier chocolate mud cake, simply decorated
What do your invites look like? White pocketfolds with green inserts
What other stationary are you having? Placecards, Table setting chart
Whats your transport? Our HSV and two other white ones hopefully
What are your bonfavs? Don't know yet
Are you having a photographer? Yes Keeich Hiki
Whats their style? Candid and posed
Are you having a videographer? Probably FH's workmates
What about your hens night? (what are you doing?) I want fancy dress but up to Bridesmaids to organise that
And his bucks night? Anything that could happen including a Stripper
Are you having a gift registry? Probably something like Bunnings cause we are buying a house soon
Where at? Bunnings
Where are you staying on your wedding night? A cottage at reception venue
Any pre wedding celebrations? (reception dinners, lunches etc)? Probably dinner the night before with family
Any post wedding celebrations? Maybe BBQ at FPIL house
Honeymoon? New Zealand for a couple of weeks

[SpecialKK]

Age of you and FH: Im 25, FH is 26
What's your engagement ring look like: 1.12ct princess cut crossfire diamond in claw setting, with 5 small princess cuts in the band on either side of the main diamond. yellow gold. designed by FH
State you're marrying in:VIC
Month you're marrying in: December
Season you're marrying in: Summer
What time is your ceremony: 4pm
What time is your reception: 6.30
Colours: undecided.. possibly silver and plum
Theme: elegent garden romance
Is it formal/casual/semi formal: formal
Dress code: Cocktail
Bridal Party: 4 bridesmaids, 4 groomsmen
No. of Guests: 110
Ceremony Location? (church, park beach?): Tatra, in the garden/cuppola hopefully if it doesnt rain, otherwise in the chapel
Religious or civil ceremony: Civil
What song are you walking down the aisle to: possibly Everything by Braid Paisley i think it is
Any other special music: not fully decided, but there are a few special songs, including Cocoon by Jack Johnson
Any special readings: Sisters will do one or two, but undecided which ones yet
Special vows: Personalised, but nothing too out there!
Are you having bubbles/rose petals: rose petals
What else is special about your ceremony: Nothing much i dont think
What do your wedding rings look like: (gold, silver, one diamond etc): mine will have princes cut diamonds in the band to match e-ring, FH will be plaitnum with knife edge
Reception Venue? (hotel ballroom/reception centre/home): Tatra grand ballroom
What song are you entering the reception too: Not 100% sure yet
Is it a sit down/buffet/cocktail: Sit down with 2 choice entree/main/dessert
Are you having a band/DJ: maybe a band
Whats your first dance song: unsure
What do your centerpieces look like: cadelabra with tealight candles and flowers
What about decorations: none
What else is special about your reception: nothing i dont think
Pre wedding beauty treatments: nails, facial, waxing.. thats it i think
What are you wearing (dress, veil etc): traditional type dress with fitted bodice and full skirt, veil
What about your jewellery? undecided
Your shoes? smallish heels
Your hair? with curls, half up half down.. maybe
Whats your something old? not sure
Whats your something new? My dress
Whats your something borrowed? something off mum, she has a lot of stuff from her wedding that im yet to go through
Whats your something blue? probably the garter
What are your bridesmaids wearing? simple cocktail style dress with v shape neckline
What about their jewellery? undecided
Shoes? heels to suit dress, of their choice
Hair? possibly curly with side bun
What are the guys wearing? probably charcoal suits, vests, ties
What are your flowergirls/pageboys wearing? flowergirl wearing a simple ivory dress with sash to match BM's
What are they carrying? basket with rose petals
Flowers? simple posy bouquets with roses and possibly lilys
Cake? im hoping for a tradition 2 or 3 tier cake.. FH is leaning towards little mini cakes..
What do your invites look like? still deciding.. hoping for pocket invites
What other stationary are you having? personalised placecards and menus provided by venue
Whats your transport? horse and carriage
What are your bonfavs? something simple.. havent decided
Are you having a photographer? yep
Whats their style? Candid natural romantic artistic
Are you having a videographer? yep
What about your hens night? (what are you doing?) im a control freak so will help organise with BM's, hopefully fancy dress, party bus or limo around to a few places i think
And his bucks night? Unsure.. but knowing FH and his footy club mates.. it will involve nudity on the part of FH!
Are you having a gift registry? possibly a honeymoon registry
Where at? with a travel company
Where are you staying on your wedding night? new bridal suite accommodation at the venue
Any pre wedding celebrations? (reception dinners, lunches etc)? engagement party, rehersal dinner possibly
Any post wedding celebrations? probably breakkie the next morning with those who stay at the on site accommodation with us
Honeymoon? South America and somewhere tropical (bali, vanuatu or maldives/taihit??)

[finally]

Age of you and FH: both 21
What's your engagement ring look like: yellow gold, 3 set diamond
State you're marrying in: QLD
Month you're marrying in: April
Season you're marrying in: Autumn
What time is your ceremony: 3.30pm
What time is your reception: 6.00pm
Colours: white, gold... still a little undecided
Is it formal/casual/semi formal: semi formal
Dress code: semi formal
Bridal Party: 6 bridesmaids, 6 groomsmen
No. of Guests: 140
Ceremony Location? (church, park beach?): Private Chapel
Religious or civil ceremony: Civil
What song are you walking down the aisle to: A moment like this - Kelly Clarkson
Any other special music: not fully decided
Any special readings: no
Special vows: Personalised, a little
Are you having bubbles/rose petals: bubbles
What else is special about your ceremony: its a beautiful family owned chapel on their acreage where by FH grew up
What do your wedding rings look like: (gold, silver, one diamond etc): mine is yellow gold with set diamonds along the band
Reception Venue? (hotel ballroom/reception centre/home): Private room
What song are you entering the reception too: Not sure yet
Is it a sit down/buffet/cocktail: Sit down with 2 choice
Are you having a band/DJ: DJ
Whats your first dance song: Never Let you go - Evermore
What do your centerpieces look like: Tall vases with Tulips and may also have Siamese Fighting Fish
What about decorations: not sure
What else is special about your reception: nothing i dont think
Pre wedding beauty treatments: nails, facial, waxing..
What are you wearing (dress, veil etc): traditional type dress with fitted bodice and full skirt, veil
What about your jewellery? undecided
Your shoes? not sure yet
Your hair?
Whats your something old? My Nana's bible she carried down the aisle
Whats your something new? My dress
Whats your something borrowed? not sure yet
Whats your something blue? My Nana's blue garter
What are your bridesmaids wearing? knee length strapless dress
What about their jewellery? undecided
Shoes? heels to suit dress, of their choice
Hair? ...
What are the guys wearing? probably black suits, and ties notvests
What are your flowergirls/pageboys wearing? dont have any
What are they carrying?
Flowers? Lillies and tulips
Cake? 3 tier cake - Choc, White and Caramel Mud
What do your invites look like? Pouch invites
What other stationary are you having? personalised placecards and menus
Whats your transport? Stretch Hummer White
What are your bonfavs? Little sugar almonds in a clear box with bow and our names and date on it
Are you having a photographer? yep
Whats their style? romantic
Are you having a videographer? no
What about your hens night? (what are you doing?)My sister is organising it so who knows
And his bucks night? probably a bus pub crawl
Are you having a gift registry? No - Wishing well
Where at?
Where are you staying on your wedding night? not sure yet
Any pre wedding celebrations? (reception dinners, lunches etc)? no maybe a Engagement/housewarming party
Any post wedding celebrations? NO
Honeymoon? Port Douglas

[MrsKo2b]

Age of you and FH: I'm 29 and DH is 31
What's your engagement ring look like: 0.5ct solitaire on a gold band
State you're marrying in: QLD
Month you're marrying in: March
Season you're marrying in: Autumn
What time is your ceremony: 11am
What time is your reception: 6pm
Colours: Green
Theme: Simple, romantic, elegent
Is it formal/casual/semi formal: Formal
Dress code: Formal (no jeans)
Bridal Party: 1 Groomsmen, 1 Bridesmaid, 1 jnr bridesmaid
No. of Guests: 30-40 ceremony, 200 receptioin
Ceremony Location?: Botanical gardens
Religious or civil ceremony: Civil
What song are you walking down the aisle to: Canon D
Any other special music: No
Any special readings: yep
Special vows: just normal vows
Are you having bubbles/rose petals: Neither
What else is special about your ceremony: Nothing much
What do your wedding rings look like: Mine's gold & DH is titanium
Reception Venue? chinese restaurant
What song are you entering the reception too: Gotta be someone - Nickleback
Is it a sit down/buffet/cocktail: Sit down 11 course banquet
Are you having a band/DJ: DJ
Whats your first dance song: Did not have one
What do your centerpieces look like: Menu only
What about decorations: Signing table flowers, back drop for photos
What else is special about your reception: nothing special
Pre wedding beauty treatments: Facial, microdermabrasion
What are you wearing: Wendy makin A line dress, feather fascinator
What about your jewellery? Earrings
Your shoes? Gold shoes & gold thongs
Your hair? Upstyle
Whats your something old? My old man
Whats your something new? My dress
Whats your something borrowed? Ring pillow from a friend
Whats your something blue? The jaguar
What are your bridesmaids wearing? Green
What about their jewellery? Blings all the way
Shoes? White & silver shoes
Hair? Up and elegant
What are the guys wearing? Black suits, white shirt & ties, no vests
What are your flowergirls/pageboys wearing? Didn't have any flowergirls, pageboy has a suit & tie
What are they carrying? pageboy is carring ring pillow
Flowers? Roses & stuff
Cake? 3 tiered vanilla sponge
What do your invites look like? Single card
What other stationary are you having? OOS
Whats your transport? Rented Jaguar
What are your bonfavs? Lindt chocolate
Are you having a photographer? ange photography
Whats their style? Candid and posed
Are you having a videographer? Nope
What about your hens night? Did not have
And his bucks night? Did not have
Are you having a gift registry? not having
Where are you staying on your wedding night? back to DH place
Any pre wedding celebrations? meeting the parents dinner, dinner with the bridal party
Any post wedding celebrations?Did not have
Honeymoon? fiji in aug09 & japan in 2010

[nicolebaxter92]

Age of you and FH: both 26
What's your engagement ring look like: yellow gold, cluster of 3 marquise cut diamonds, and a row of tiny diamonds along one side of the band
State you're marrying in:QLD
Month you're marrying in: October
Season you're marrying in: Spring
What time is your ceremony: 3pm
What time is your reception: 6pm
Colours: white and silver
Theme: elegent clean sparkly
Is it formal/casual/semi formal: casual
Dress code: nice casual
Bridal Party: 4 bridesmaids, 4 groomsmen, 2 Flowergirls
No. of Guests: 90 adults 25 kids
Ceremony Location? (church, park beach?): by the water at the Little Ships Club North Stradbroke Island
Religious or civil ceremony: Civil
What song are you walking down the aisle to: maybe crack the shutters by snow patrol or at last be etta james
Any other special music: Lots and lots not all decided yet but includes don't want to miss a thing by aerosmith, if tomrrow never comes by garth brooks, sex on fire by kings of leon, butterfly kisses by garth brooks for daddy daughter dance
Any special readings: A native american indian reading.
Special vows: Rose ceremony, writing our own vows
Are you having bubbles/rose petals: bubbles for ceremony, spparklers for reception at night
What else is special about your ceremony: Nothing much i dont think
What do your wedding rings look like: (gold, silver, one diamond etc): mine is yellow gold and has a row of tiny diamonds along one side of the band (the opposite side to the engagement ring). FH's is a 2 tone white gold band with yellow gold trim along the edges and a small square diamond in the centre
Reception Venue? (hotel ballroom/reception centre/home): The Little Ships Club North Stradbroke Island (ceremony and reception there)
What song are you entering the reception too: Get this party started by Pink
Is it a sit down/buffet/cocktail: Gourmet BBQ buffet with wedding cake for dessert
Are you having a band/DJ: plugging our laptop into venue sound system
Whats your first dance song: haven't decided yet one of the ones metioned before
What do your centerpieces look like: possible hurricane vases with rock salt and candle, white lillies around vase, tealights sorrounding
What about decorations: fairy lights everywhere
What else is special about your reception: having photo board of all our family and friends wedding pictures, slideshow of all the photos of us, a table with a photo of each of our passed grandparents and a candle for them so they are apart of our day.
Pre wedding beauty treatments: nails, facial, waxing, microdermabrasion and chemical peels, whitening toothpaste
What are you wearing (dress, veil etc): fitted 'fishtail' shape diamond white dress - v neck, covered in intricate pearl, crystal, and diamonte beading with a large sparly brooch in the centre under the v neck, skirt is layers of tulle flared out, short shoulder or elbow length veil
What about your jewellery? wearing my FMIL's pearls she wore on her wedding day, my nana's crystal bracelt she wore on her wedding day and my mother wore it on hers (it's almost 60 years old), a wide pearl bracelt, pearl drop earrings
Your shoes? white satin heels
Your hair? with curls, half up half down
Whats your something old? my nanas bracelt
Whats your something new? My dress
Whats your something borrowed? my FMIL's pearls
Whats your something blue? my garter
What are your bridesmaids wearing? simple strapless cocktail style dress, black light satin with pink lillies and purple roses on it.
What about their jewellery? silver, simple, possibly slightly different for each of them
Shoes? black flats or heels of their choice
Hair? different for each of them, simple styles, their choice
What are the guys wearing? Sand coloured pants, white shirt, light brown shoes
What are your flowergirls/pageboys wearing? flowergirls wearing white or pink fairy dresses complete with wings (aged 13 months & 22 months)
What are they carrying? single lilly with a ribbon
Flowers? me white and pink oriental lilliess, BM's smaller boquet of white lillies
Cake? 3 tier - caramel, chocolate, choc mint mudcake, traditional icing. lillies for decoration, borrowing FH aunty's glass swan cake topper
What do your invites look like? small rectanlg white cardboard with writing on pearl paper, strip of vintage desing black paper down side with silver ribbon and diamonte ribbon buckle
What other stationary are you having? wishing well cards, save the dates, rsvps
Whats your transport? whatever cars are arround probably our own - cant see them where we arrive anyway
What are your bonfavs? donation to the QLD cancer council in lieu of gifts - cards for each guest explaining this
Are you having a photographer? yes on island photographer
Whats their style? Candid natural romantic artistic, a few traditional 'posed' shots with family
Are you having a videographer? just a family member with their video camera
What about your hens night? (what are you doing?) unsure probably dinner, and pub crawl
And his bucks night? Unsure.. but knowing what FH did to his mate when he was his best man I bet it involves humiliation! usually golf, drinks, skirmish, pubs, strippers lol
Are you having a gift registry? wishing well
Where at? -
Where are you staying on your wedding night? we are staying at the Domain resort on North Stradbroke Island for the week of the wedding including the wedding night
Any pre wedding celebrations? (reception dinners, lunches etc)? engagement party, rehersal dinner possibly
Any post wedding celebrations? probably breakkie or lunch the next morning with those who stay on the island with us (most family and friends are staying for a week or 2 and having their yearly holiday!!!!
Honeymoon? New Zealand for 12 days

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