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Hi there everyone, big apologies for being absent for so long! The run up to the wedding was quick and not without its drama. The day went by so fast and it was a bit sad that you put in … Continue reading
Hmm, bridesmaids can be a touchy subject as I’ve discovered. Here is a bit of advice from another blogger.
When it comes to shoes I normally prefer comfort as to suffering. I’m definitely not a shoe girl, I do not drool over Manolo Blahnik’s or Jimmy Choo’s. My choice of shoe normally would be pumps, kitten heels,sneakers or wedges or maybe even slippers. Choosing a wedding shoe can be tricky if you are looking at the abovementioned options. Which led me to a Google search to see what interesting ideas people came up with.
Something that has become quite popular is brightly coloured shoes , which would normally be the colour of your theme and I also love the idea of the bright All Stars. Just imagine how comfortable you would be. I’m all for comfort, you don’t want to be miserable in high heels that hurt your feet the entire day. Most weddings I’ve been to the bride usually ends up barefoot anyway so maybe you could get away with a pair of stringy sandals instead! Satin ballet shoes are also a option, they come in a variety of colours and the ribbon tied across the ankles look so angelic and fairylike. I have two pairs of shoes at this stage but I’m not 100% sure yet maybe I should get a pair of All Stars just in case…
Happy Planning… until next time
Hello everyone
Photo from: http://agroomspov.blogspot.com/2013/06/100-days-to-go.html
Today is the 100 day mark, Quite scary to think that in 3 months time I will be a Mrs . At this point in time I’m a crazy mess of frustration, excitement and so many other emotions. I’m not stressed as yet , but I believe it will come. Most of the items on my checklist are ticked so its smooth sailing until 1 March ( I hope!)
Thanks for reading!
Happy planning
Monique
Free Wedding Fonts
Hi Brides to be . Have a look at these free fonts. Great for DIY invitations, and other wedding stationary.
FREE Wedding fonts
A great way to save money is to make and print your own menus, table number cards, programs, etc. and spacebar has put together a bunch of great links with elegant fonts to help you do just that!
Use these amazing free fonts to personalise your wedding stationery. From invites to menus to favour labels, any of your DIY wedding projects can benefit from a fabulous font.
Enjoy!
http://sillygrrl.com/2013/07/25/july-favorite-free-fonts/
10 Cursive script fonts:
http://iheartfreefonts.com/2013/04/20/free-fonts-diy-wedding-invitation/
10 free fonts:
http://snippetandink.com/best-free-fonts-for-wedding-invitations/
Hello everyone
Every bride on a budget appreciates every little bit of help she gets… so guess what? I just stumbled across this amazing treasure of free printables on the Upbeat Bride website. Everything from decor to invites and even props! Best of all they are free.
I already see myself spending a few hours here. So head on over and start getting creative!
80 free wedding printables: a huge list of downloadable DIY wedding projects | Offbeat Bride.
Happy planning
Monique….
Hi lovely ladies … and gentleman (in case there are some reading this blog). I hope you are all well and healthy and still enjoying your wedding preparation journey.
Today I tackle weighty issue of losing weight. Firstly I need to confess that I’m no expert on this topic . I have been overweight for most of my life and its something that I really struggle with.
Firstly there is no such thing as a quick fix, losing the weight and keeping it off is a mind change and a lifestyle change. You cannot expect to eat what you want and stay skinny. Yes there are all these wonderful tablets and gadgets you get to help you on your journey but once you reach your goal weight you will still have to continue eating as you did or you will just pack all the weight back on.
When it comes to weight loss here are some of the things that have worked for me in the past.
1. Eat smaller portions more frequently – So instead of eating 3 big meals eat 6 little ones. I did the Patrick Holford diet for a while and believe it or not It was not a lot of food that you ate but you actually felt quite full.
2. Exercise is important – do the Math! Even if you are the healthiest person alive you need to exercise. You need to burn of the excess energy you obtained from the food you ate otherwise your body turns it into fat.
I definitely do not want to preach to anyone. I know how it feels when tell that you are fat and you need to make a plan.
So that is what I did . Firstly I bought myself and anti burst exercise ball. You can find them at any Game, Makro, Mr Price Sport or Sport store. There are different sizes for your height. I’m not that tall so I only needed a 55cm ball. The one I bought is the Trojan brand. They have several programs on their website that you can download for free. I also found a really cool program on Prevention.com —–> here’s the link http://www.prevention.com/fitness/strength-training/2-week-belly-flattening-routine?page=3
I also adjusted my diet. I cut out bread , sugar and fizzy drinks and I’m drinking LOTS of water as well. I know I wont be skinny but I do want to lose a bit of weight before my wedding day.
Id like to hear your tips as well and to all of you that have lost the weight congratulations keep up the good work!
Until next time…..
Win 12 months of Designer Knickers with Lingerie Letters! Hi lovely brides to be,I just needed to reblog this post and share this with you. Besides looking super fabulous on your wedding day these are sure to make sparks fly on your wedding night!
Want to win a pair of cute frilly knickers for the next 12 months?
xox
Check out what flea143 had to say about a few of her pairs: Lingerie Letters – March 2013
UPDATE: Lingerie Letters have ended the campaign and the lucky winner will be contacted via email. If it wasn’t you, be sure to sign up for your very own Lingerie Letters here! xox
I hope you are still sane. I’ve only have 5 more months to go and have lost most of my marbles already. As its Friday and we getting ready for the weekend I thought I’d share this funny post I found on wedbook.com. This really made me smile and made my day.
Wedding planning can drive you crazy but in the end its all worth it. I’m getting excited for my big day and I hope you are too…
14 Stages Every Bride Goes Through via totallyloveit.com
When He Proposed
When You Told Your Friends You Were Engaged
When You Said Yes To The Dress
When You Found Out Your Dream Venue Was Already Booked
When You Tried To Talk To Your Fiancé About Invitation Motifs
When You Started Your Wedding Workouts
When Your Bridesmaid Told You She Didn’t Like The Dress You Picked For Her
When You Were Trying To Stay Within Budget
When You Were Getting Ready For Your Bachelorette Party
When You Had A Meltdown Over Entree Options
When Your Dad Saw You In Your Gown
When An Uninvited Guest Showed Up
What You Thought Your Wedding Night Would Be Like…
What It Was Actually Like…
When It Finally Hit You — You’re Married!
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