July 2012

by **07Bride2012** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:15 pm

Hi!
I've been browsing these boards a bit for last few weeks but I haven't posted, as I had nothing booked....until now! :hyper:

Got the venue and church sorted for July next year! And went to my first dress shop last night, Its so exciting!! Trying to sort out photographer at the minute, but its so hard to choose, there are so many I don't know where to start!

Any other july 2012 brides?

Summerbride12 · by **Summerbride12** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 4:39 pm

07Bride2012 wrote:Hi!
I've been browsing these boards a bit for last few weeks but I haven't posted, as I had nothing booked....until now!
Got the venue and church sorted for July next year! And went to my first dress shop last night, Its so exciting!! Trying to sort out photographer at the minute, but its so hard to choose, there are so many I don't know where to start!

Any other july 2012 brides?

Hi, well done on getting organised! I'm getting married July next year too!! Did you see any nice dresses? We've only got church, hotel, band and phyotographer sorted ;o)

realta · by **realta** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:59 pm

Hi girls!

I'm a july 2011 bride (only 3 months to go!) and when i saw this thread it made me really excited!

i remember joining the july 2011 thread this time last year and it seemed like my wedding was AAAAGGGGEEESS away but its absolutely flown by! :lvs

every minute of the wedding planning

Enjoy!

Summerbride12 · by **Summerbride12** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:05 pm

Aw..thanks realta! You must be excited that your wedding is just around the corner! Best of luck hun :xox

Have you any advice for us planning wise? Ive church/venue/photographer and band booked. Oh and my dress is ordered!! I'm an organised person, and really don't want to be stressed coming up to the day, so is there anything i could do to limit stress later? Thanks x

by **MrsBran2Be** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:27 pm

Yay, we have our own thread!!

Really wanted one, but wasn't brave enough to create one myself, so thanks 07Bride2012!!

I've a few bits organised - church, priest, venue and making inroads on band and photographer, but have a pesky exam in two weeks which is getting in the way. Just want it over so I can concentrate on the important stuff - my wedding! I mean our wedding of course! :innocent:

Summerbride12 · by **Summerbride12** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:45 pm

Delighted also that we have our very own thread!!!!! Go us!! Was thinking about ordering BM dresses online, anyone any advice re this? :xox

by **okan** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:21 pm

Hi

We're July 2012 too! :o)ll

Have church, priest, music for church, photographer, reception, band and florist booked. :o)ll

by **MrsBran2Be** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:28 pm

Not sure this is advice really summerbride, but last time I was BM, we picked the dresses from Bridal Heaven in Swords. Can't remember which brand they were - either Dessy or Jasmine.

She was thinking of ordering them online, but decided that we'd just measure ourselves and she'd order them in from the shop then. Not really sure what the point of that was - once we were going by our own measurements could just as easily have ordered them online.

Presumably you'll be getting them altered to fit perfectly anyway, so once they're not a ridiculous amount too small you'd be fine.

Another friend did the same my friend and picked the dresses in person, but then ordered them online and worked out fine.

I think once you see them in person you're definitely grand - or were you talking about picking them from a picture? That's a bit more risk imo - colours never look the same, and best to try on the style on all BMs if they're different shapes.

HTH!

Summerbride12 · by **Summerbride12** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:36 pm

Thanks pet, think you could be right on that score! I think i'd be too nervous ordering blind, so to speak!! :o0

Thanks for the advice x x

What's this unity candle about?? I know you light it to represent unity etc, but does it have to be a specific type? Have seen people on here saying that they got someone to make one etc etc!! I might be a bit slow on all things weddings, but tis all new, and i'm sure i'll pick up all the lingo really soon :lvs

by **07Bride2012** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:35 pm

Everyone's so organised!!I definitely need to get a move on with photographer and band! Our wedding is on a wednesday though, so hopefully have options still available!(We were hoping for a Fri/Sat wedding, but loved the venue and they had no thurs - sat available during summer!) Having fun trying on dresses though, found a cpl i really like, duno if il ever get 'the one' feeling, can be a bit indecisive sometimes!

As for the BM dresses online, i agree it might be a bit risky if you don't get to see the dress before buying it and some online places can be funny with returns!!

Summerbride12 · by **Summerbride12** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:44 pm

07Bride2012 wrote:Everyone's so organised!!I definitely need to get a move on with photographer and band! Our wedding is on a wednesday though, so hopefully have options still available!(We were hoping for a Fri/Sat wedding, but loved the venue and they had no thurs - sat available during summer!) Having fun trying on dresses though, found a cpl i really like, duno if il ever get 'the one' feeling, can be a bit indecisive sometimes!

As for the BM dresses online, i agree it might be a bit risky if you don't get to see the dress before buying it and some online places can be funny with returns!!

Honestly you will get 'that' feeling about your dress, cos i felt exactly like you until i tried on my dress. TBH, i wasn't really into the whole scene, and found it all a lil bit cringy!! I did NOT dream of my wedding since i was 4...and i had no idea what style of dress i'd go for, but i knew instantly that i had found my dress as soon as i had it on:) Don't worry, i tried on loads shur, you'll know when you see it on pet x When's your wedding??
:xox

by **07Bride2012** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 9:54 pm

4th july! What date is yours? Good to know you felt the same! I'll just have to keep searching, i'm pretty open to styles at the min, some look lovely until i try them on and vice versa!

Summerbride12 · by **Summerbride12** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:04 pm

Independence Day...cool!! Ours is 28th July. 15months away.....we're just starting to plan to build our house at the moment too, so it's all go! I want to get as much planning done for wedding now because in 12months time, hopefully we'll be busy with house:) Fingers crossed! Go along to as many shops as you can, bring someone you trust and you definitelt will find your dress. I'm very early with mine, but i like to be organised! One of has to be eh?!!

nelle · by **nelle** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:08 pm

Hi Everyone!!!

Finally a July 2012 thread - Like one of ye said, wasn't brave enough to start it myself!! :-8

Our day is July 14th - Bastille Day. (Neither of us are French tho!!

)

I think I'm being organised so far - Have the Church/Priest, Hotel, Band, Photographer, and Florist booked. My dress has been ordered (and it's really handy cos I'm paying off a couple of bob every month on it!!). Friend of mine is going to do the invites - she's an artist and another friend of mine is singing in the church - she's a mezzo soprano.....Phew, think that's all so far!!!

But I do also have the bms' dresses, cake and my shoes chosen, along with some other stuff. Do you think it's too soon to be booking these? Not sure if this sounds odd or not, but almost afraid to book too much in case it's too soon.. What ye think???

Nelle. :wv

Summerbride12 · by **Summerbride12** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:19 pm

nelle wrote:Hi Everyone!!!

Finally a July 2012 thread - Like one of ye said, wasn't brave enough to start it myself!! Our day is July 14th - Bastille Day. (Neither of us are French tho!! )

I think I'm being organised so far - Have the Church/Priest, Hotel, Band, Photographer, and Florist booked. My dress has been ordered (and it's really handy cos I'm paying off a couple of bob every month on it!!). Friend of mine is going to do the invites - she's an artist and another friend of mine is singing in the church - she's a mezzo soprano.....Phew, think that's all so far!!!

But I do also have the bms' dresses, cake and my shoes chosen, along with some other stuff. Do you think it's too soon to be booking these? Not sure if this sounds odd or not, but almost afraid to book too much in case it's too soon.. What ye think???

Nelle.

Wow Nelle, you're really organised, but you're prob like me, super organised person!? That's great about having friends to help out...lucky you!! Can i borrow them?!! Ha ha...Personally, i think you're right to get sorted, cos we'll have soooo much to do when July 2012 comes 'round! You'll be glad you did...Do whatever you feel is right, cos it's your day! Go with your instincts x

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