It’s that time of year when everyone is in a reflective mood. On that note I thought I would just ponder over the happenings wedding-wise in 2010.
At the start of the year we decided that we would really get the ball rolling with regards to actually setting a date and booking a venue. Having been engaged since June 2008, time was certainly ticking on and my feet were getting so itchy that I really needed to scratch them.
First of all we really did think we would get married locally, and went and saw about five venues, ranging from hotels to converted barns. We fell in love with Coltsford Mill http://www.coltsfordmill-weddings.co.uk/ which is a beautiful purpose-built mill venue located 10 miles away from where we live. Having visited the venue, we really did think it was the ‘one’ at it seemed perfect in every way.
But once we sat down and really discussed things, it became clear that deep down I really wanted to go ‘home’ to Scotland Gretna Green .
After a few more weeks of discussions, we made appointments to see three venues – a castle near the England and Scotland border, a country hotel near Edinburgh and then The Hub on the Royal Mile, and drove the 8 hour journey up there with our fingers crossed that we would find ‘the one’.
We loved all venues for different reasons, but when we stepped into The Hub we just knew that it was the venue for us. With its striking colour schemes and grandeur, as well as being located in the heart of one of the world’s most beautiful cities, it really is amazing. http://www.thehub-edinburgh.com/
So we’ve sorted the venue. Happy days! Whilst there we also met with a photographer and booked him for the day. I’m really excited to work with him and know he will take some amazing pictures.
Just before we set off on our wedding road trip, I bought my dress! I didn’t actually set out that day with the intention of buying it! It was my third visit to a wedding dress shop. When I started my quest to find the dress of my dreams I imagined myself in something quite big, and almost definitely strapless. The dress that I have chosen is completely different and I am super chuffed with it. It’s definitely ‘me’ and myself, my Mum, sister and maid of honour have all shed a little tear once I’ve tried it on. Surely this can only be a good thing?!
2010 has been a busy year for us, and 2011 is going to be even busier. Not only have we got flowers, favours, cake, entertainment and more to decide upon, we are also undertaking supposedly the most stressful task of all – buying a house! Eek. It’s all very daunting but I love nothing more than a challenge so all I can say is BRING IT ON!
