We’ve decided on a winter wedding for 2010. This gives me plenty of time to lose weight- though I have to stop telling myself that, because soon I won’t have a lot of time.
I have asked the knucklehead to be my best man at our wedding, though I am still deciding on bridesmaids… See, in the ideas I’ve always had for my own wedding- I never had bridesmaids.
My Glugster will most likely ask his bestest best friend of forever to be his best man.
We’ve decided to limit the guest list to people we actually know and love and see or speak to on a regular basis. So there are most likely going to be a few noses out of joint over people we aren’t inviting (and being family doesn’t mean you automatically qualify).
Our colour scheme remains red and purple, and its not likely to change- neither is the date we’ve chosen, unless I get pregnant late this year… I really don’t want a baby-bump in my wedding pictures.
Park Lane Jewels is making my ring, which is simply stunning and I can’t wait to see it finished. I have not yet seen the stone my Glugs chose- because I told him I didn’t want to see it till the ring is finished and he asks me to marry him. That way I still have lots of suprises!
I am REALLY hoping to be able to ask Christa B to do my wedding dress. For as long as I can remember she’s been one of my favourite South African designers, and her sense of style is just so unique.
We have also decided to go with a wedding album compiled into what looks like a coffee table book or a magazine. You can see examples here and here.
We have also asked the fabulous Jeanette Verster to be our photographer. For Glugs and I this was a no-brainer. As much as I love my daddy darling’s wedding photography ability, I don’t want him to be working throughout the wedding, and wedding photography is a big job.
We’ve visited seven different venues over the last month or so- and strangely enough, the biggest problem we’ve had so far is finding one that can cater for a big-ish wedding. Its not like we’re inviting 400 people or anything, but most of the places we’ve seen can comfortably handle about 80 people. Without a dancefloor. And a dancefloor of a decent size is imperative. Some of the places that are too small suggest we do it outside. In winter. Come on people! If I’ve already told you I don’t want an outdoor wedding- then don’t suggest it!
We’ve found 1 venue that scores a 9 on our ranking list, the only one thus far… but we have not entirely given up on looking for our perfect 10.
Thats it for now.
We are having SOOO much fun with all of this!
