A month to go!
Well, just less than a month to go - by date; 4 weeks on Friday. I’ve been doing all my final checks, confirmed rehearsal and ceremony dates with the church, arranged a final meeting with the photographer, booked a hair trial, contacted the reception music people to remind them I’m alive… I’ve also contacted the car people with the final rundown but haven’t heard back from them yet.
We found and confirmed a new celebrant on Thursday night and I e-mailed him our ceremony draft on Friday. He doesn’t want to meet up with us before the rehearsal so so much for our plan re not getting married by a complete stranger. Never mind, at least we’re getting married by someone! He’s a professional celebrant so usually charges a heap load more than Marilyn but since we’ve done all the prep work he’s going to charge us the same as she was. Of course, the hugely ironic thing is that a certain other couple are still getting married by Marilyn. I can see the funny side now we’ve got it sorted, but Ben is still very cross. Not least because sorting the celebrant was his one main job and now he’s had to do it twice!
I was sick on Friday so finished off the table plans and place cards. Andrea and I met at the church on Saturday morning and I explained what I wanted done with the pew decorations. I don't think it will take her very long. I took two with me - a bow and a letter - and they both looked good, decorative but not over the top.
Looking forward to the hen night. I’ve been told I’m getting picked up by Amanda a little after 5 but that’s all I know!
From now on all our Saturdays (and a few other days) are booked by people who want to see us before I leave. It’s nice and since we usually get invited to theirs or go out, it saves on the cooking and washing up!
Such a shame about Heath Ledger. He was so young. I wonder if we'll ever really now if it was an accident or suicide. I guess unless he left a note... I read he had pneumonia so I can imagine it would be quite easy to overdose while you're feeling sick and groggy.
We found and confirmed a new celebrant on Thursday night and I e-mailed him our ceremony draft on Friday. He doesn’t want to meet up with us before the rehearsal so so much for our plan re not getting married by a complete stranger. Never mind, at least we’re getting married by someone! He’s a professional celebrant so usually charges a heap load more than Marilyn but since we’ve done all the prep work he’s going to charge us the same as she was. Of course, the hugely ironic thing is that a certain other couple are still getting married by Marilyn. I can see the funny side now we’ve got it sorted, but Ben is still very cross. Not least because sorting the celebrant was his one main job and now he’s had to do it twice!
I was sick on Friday so finished off the table plans and place cards. Andrea and I met at the church on Saturday morning and I explained what I wanted done with the pew decorations. I don't think it will take her very long. I took two with me - a bow and a letter - and they both looked good, decorative but not over the top.
Looking forward to the hen night. I’ve been told I’m getting picked up by Amanda a little after 5 but that’s all I know!
From now on all our Saturdays (and a few other days) are booked by people who want to see us before I leave. It’s nice and since we usually get invited to theirs or go out, it saves on the cooking and washing up!
Such a shame about Heath Ledger. He was so young. I wonder if we'll ever really now if it was an accident or suicide. I guess unless he left a note... I read he had pneumonia so I can imagine it would be quite easy to overdose while you're feeling sick and groggy.