Julia & Carl

Engaged

June 13, 2008

Wedding

October 3, 2009

Our Theme & Colours

Royal Purple (eggplant/plum) Gold & Ivory

Guest Invited

200

 Budget

$50,000

basics

How we met... At a brewery party after a Footy game.

How he proposed... I was graduating from university and awoke early to get ready for the ceremony. When I was getting ready (at 5:30 in the morning) he was sitting in our bed and told me he had something special for me. The night before, he told me he had a gift for me, but he wasn't sure if it would match the outfit I was wearing for my graduation - so I wasn't overly shocked to see a small jewellery box - assuming it was a necklace or earrings. When he opened the box, I was shocked... and excited. He said some wonderful words (which I can't recall in detail because I was so excited about the ring). He tried to put the ring on my finger, but my hands were a bit swollen and it was a challenge. The ring finally slid on, and he asked me to marry him. It was such an exciting moment.

How we feel about our upcoming married life... I feel very excited about our wedding and married life together. We have planned a longer engagement so we can hopefully enjoy the planning and not be to stressed out about the details.

Our dream wedding could be described as... A traditional Catholic ceremony in our church, an elegant reception with great food and wine, and a killer party with a live band.

Our colour/theme: Royal purple (eggplant/plum), gold and ivory.

planning

So far (by December 23, 2008) we've planned... We have booked our ceremony and reception locations, our reception musicians, our limo and hair stylist.

Our biggest concern right now is... Organizing my day and not being late or stressed. Finding a happy compromise between what my fiancé and I want.

bridal diary: january 1, 2009

How we're feeling... With Christmas just finishing, we are hoping that the stress of the season doesn't continue into our planning process. We have several more vendors to book this month, and we are hoping all goes well!
What's going on with my bridal party... My bridesmaids and I have picked out our dresses. I have chosen a beautiful Mori Lee princess gown and my girls are wearing different styles of the 'eggplant' (deep purple) full length Alfred Angelo dresses. Everyone had so much fun trying on all the different dresses at a girl's night out party at the bridal shop. I am really glad they were able to choose their own style, because they each picked a different dress that all look great on them!
Our budgeting issues this week/day/month... My issue this month is that I might have gone a little overboard at Christmas, and getting back on track may prove to be a challenge with several down payments to make this month.
And the hunt continues... We have chosen almost all of our vendors, and need to book a couple still. Only things we are still looking for... musicians for our ceremony and a honeymoon spot!
Advice for out brides out there... Ah. the blessed New Year's resolution. I don't know if I should make one this year... you know they almost never stick it out for the year. If I had to, I guess it would be cherish everyday and live each moment for all it's worth. I find it amazing that it is 2009 already. I'm not sure where 2008 went, and I don't think I enjoyed everything I could have. I am going to try to really live in the moment, and enjoy my engagement (somehow while still planning for a day almost 9 months away!)

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