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Mid August is the desired date. Many people are saying that it can’t be done in such a short time… but we are pretty resourceful around here. Plus, it is off peak time. I don’t think it could be done in 10 weeks during spring or summer but in Autumn/Winter – yeah, we can do it.
This is all so exciting!
Everyone in the wedding biz will say it can’t be done. Ditto to everyone who’s taken a year plus to arrange their big white wedding. But it can be done. In the end you only need the guy, the girl and the preacher, right? 😉
And me… and John… and his parents! But simply speaking, you’re right. 🙂
We did it in 4 months and it was hectic but then again we didn’t have our parents helping, we did it all after work hours and on weekends. I’m sure you’ll be fine Susan!
Mid August…gosh!! I have no doubt that you can pull it off, and that the wedding will be everything that you guys want. August isn’t too far away and you’ll be joining me in the mother-in-law ranks!!
Having a son get married is way less stressful I’d imagine…I have another friend who has a son getting married later this year, she said that she feels like all she has to do is shut up, pay up, show up and wear beige!!!
I agreed with the first 3 but I couldn’t ever stoop to beige 😉
I’m not sure that I’m keen for the girls wedding days, or the lead up to it….Zoe will have very definite ideas…
xxx
Lisa
Great news Susan. And yes you can do it. We did it in 3 months, Mum & I lived in Victoria, the wedding was in Qld. I guess one benefit of a short engagement (and I think there are many) is that you keep your focus on the important things while planning for the wedding. All the best as you enjoy this time together.
This is wonderful, Susan. We had a low key wedding reception in a church hall. Even if you go for more than that, of course it can be done. What an exciting time for you all. Something wonderful to celebrate and although some weeks will be frantic, the wedding is the small part – the marriage is what is most important. So glad you are focusing on that by it this way xxx
Weddings that are a year in the planning still encounter the odd hiccup. More time to plan doesn’t mean a better day, and certainly doesn’t mean a better marriage!
I think short engagements are great. Enjoy!!
p.s. Lisa, *so* glad you didn’t wear beige. Ugh. Not you at all, lol!!
Me *do* beige….never!!! Classic black and white, darlings!
The other parts of the advice are handy though! My dil’s mum was keen to get invloved in all the organising and stressing….major stressing at times!!!
xxx
Beige actually suits my colouring, lol unlike white which makes me look sick. However, knowing myself I will most likely gravitate toward something like a deep purple, slate grey or black.
Yesterday was a full on day! We had an appointment with Abi’s friend who is helping us design the invitations- which we need to get out ASAP considering that the wedding is the 13th August. After that we called in to buy some card-stock so that I can make up a few mock invitations to get the ball rolling.
Then we met with the (possible-probable) caterer and brainstormed ideas for a cocktail luncheon.
Then we visited the florist farm and talked flowers.
Fortunately I had cooked a meal so that tea was waiting for us wen we arrived home.
It’s all so much fun! I’d like to get married again… but this time do it *our way* rather than the over-the-top Italian job that it was back then. 🙂
Very exciting!!