The Wedding that never was...

Today is August 3rd, which means if H2B and me were still together there would only be a month to go until the big day... and I would be freaking out big time about what hasn't been done and what is still to do.

Looking at the silver lining, I am very relaxed today and enjoying the lovely weather : )  Below are the plans, as far as we had got before we called it off...

So I am a little behind if I am honest in this whole planning 'the' wedding, I've got a little over excited by themes!

We'll we've decided to change our wedding due to a little falling out earlier in the year... and I am hoping we can still get married this year before our marriage licence runs out (Sep 3rd 2011).  If not I guess it will be next year.  Thankfully postponing has a silver lining, I can have the wedding the way I want it, not the way the families would like it!

It's going to be, most likely, just the two of us eloping to some remote, romantic get away... UK based!  Or a small, immediate family only (and I mean parents, siblings and their partners) get together - low key, cheap but with style.

We had booked Penhros Court as our wedding venue, in Herefordshire, confirmed the photographer Katch22, and I had found the dress I wanted a high street bargin :)

http://yourweddingsupport.blogspot.com/2010/12/get-look-way-i-want-it.html

http://yourweddingsupport.blogspot.com/2010/11/mood.html

Wedding Open Day - Babington House

BABINGTON HOUSE WEDDING OPEN DAY: SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2011

If you’re planning a wedding, be sure to note Saturday 3 September in your diary - Babington House are hosting their first wedding open day.

Join us to tour the 18-acre early Georgian estate, complete with its own chapel, and enjoy some light refreshments.

The House offers an ideal setting for a traditional country wedding party – with a slightly bohemian twist.

Accommodating up to 130 guests, our wedding packages can be tailored to suit any reception and include one night’s accommodation in all 32 bedrooms, drinks, canapes, wedding dinner and breakfast.

To register your interest in attending the open day please email Jen Herman or call 01373 814 907. Please note that appointments must be made to attend.

www.babingtonhouse.co.uk

GET THE LOOK - Rockabilly Themed Wedding

Grease inspired wedding theme!  Rockabilly was a massive trend a couple of years ago and still going strong in North London's Camden...

Hearts, tattoos and swallows are a must for decorations!  50's dresses, coloured hair and retro cars!

http://www.mammajammacakes.co.uk/

http://www.idoinspiration.blogspot.com/

http://www.weddingbycolor.com/

Top Rockabilly Bride & Groom styles!

http://www.myitalianwedding.co.uk/

http://www.intrigue-designs.blogspot.com/

http://www.blissweddingblog.com/

http://www.philadelphia-weddingphotography.com/

http://www.tartdeco.blogspot.com/

GET THE LOOK - Magic Themed Wedding

Love is magic, so how about a magical day when you tie the knot! Magician's, card, bunnies, sparkle and  a mystical feel are all that is needed...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/

http://www.raihan-wed.com/

www.schwimmerlegal.com

www.jtcakes.com

Highs and Lows... Wedding Dresses

Since I have become OBSESSED with shopping on ASOS, I thought instead of spending money, today I will look at high end and low end online shopping for wedding dresses..

Low End High Street Budget Wedding Dresses @ASOS

Coast £145

ASOS Summer Maxi £30, now £15

Aqua Chuck Keyhole Maxi Dress £110

ASOS Drop Back £95

High End Designer Wedding Dresses @Netaporter

Valentino £5865

Jason Wu £4565

Valentino £2975

Michael Kors £1260

Feather Headpiece

Feather fancy... the new 'IT' hair accessory for those not keen on the traditional wedding veil/hairpiece!

Not for the fainthearted, you need a simple dress, simple flowers and WOW feather headdress, below are my top finds:

http://www.hive.constantcontact.com/

http://www.theweddingtiara.com/

Carrie Bradshaw aka Sarah Jessica Parker in SATC 1

http://www.shopstitute.com/

http://www.onewed.com/

http://www.stylehive.com/

http://www.paradisecostumes.com/ - a tad to much?

The Five Stages of Grief - dealing with a break up

As you will know by now I am no longer a bride to be, but me and the ex H2B are getting along well and working together to get through it!

So if like me you are dealing with the break down of a long term serious relationship, here are the five stages you need to be aware of (so you don't think you are going crazy).  Take a deep breath, its going to be okay in the end, and you should talk about how you feel dealing with the emotions is the best way to get through it and come out good on the other side!

Denial (They can’t  be gone) - according to Wiki: simple denial - deny the reality of the unpleasant fact altogether

Anger (I can’t believe they gone and left me or why has God taken them) - Anger is an emotion related to one's psychological interpretation of having been offended, wronged or denied and a tendency to undo that by retaliation.

Bargaining (If only I...) - Bargaining or haggling is a type of negotiation in which the buyer and seller of a good or service dispute the price which will be paid and the exact nature of the transaction that will take place, and eventually come to an agreement.

Depression (What is the point of carrying on?) - Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings and physical well-being.^[1] It may include feelings of sadness, anxiety, emptiness, hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, irritability, or restlessness.

Acceptance (I’ve lost someone I love but I know I can move on) - Acceptance is a person's agreement to experience a situation, to follow a process or condition (often a negative or uncomfortable situation) without attempting to change it, protest, or exit.

* Its been 9 weeks since me and H2B went our separate ways, I am now at the beginning of stage 4

Lay Me Down Softly Review

Last night I went to see Lay Me Down Softly with my ex MOH at the Tricycle Theatre in London.

http://www.tricycle.co.uk/current-programme-pages/theatre/theatre-programme-main/lay-me-down-softly/

Well firstly I was shocked to find the Tricycle Theatre is in no mans land of Kilburn North West London and it took us 20 mins to walk there from the tube!

The theatre itself is very cute, has a cinema and a gallery.

What to say about the play...It was, hmm, I am not sure.  All the reviews I have seen so far loved this play... set in 1960's Ireland - I group of travellers.  I found it a little disappointing, I couldn't follow the plot and it seemed to be missing any real substance, and the jokes went right over my head.  Perhaps this is just me though...

All in all a good night.  2 out of 5 for stars.