Sunshine Indoors - Everything Under One Roof

Greetings gals n pals

Well it's been a busy week since I last posted. I've left my job in the city and started a new one closer to home today. My work/life balance is now on an even keel.

Better than that though, the wheels have firmly been in motion this weekend and some major parts of the wedding have been booked.  The first one ticked off the list was the venue. We pootled topless (roof down on the car, smut fans) to sunny Eastbourne. This is a place close to Andy's heart as he was  born there. We had one venue on our hit list so it was shit or bust. Luckily the date we wanted was available so we nabbed it with both hands.  The date you need to know is Saturday 12 April 2014.    
(Or in other words the weekend before Viva!)

 It's on Eastbourne pier in the Ocean Suite. It's situated to the rear of the pier (ooh that rhymes) and looks out, obviously to sea. It's decked out all in white which makes it look rather spacious. It's also licensed to carry out the ceremony so everything can be done under one roof.

Hope you agree it all looks rather lovely and even if the sun doesn't shine for us, it will still be a dramatic view

Luckily they had our date available so our seaside nuptials are on! We've also booked our wedding night accommodation (they do a deal with the pier so cheap rates!).  Once we've finalised the guest list we will let you know where it is so you can also book a cheap room.

We've also decided that the meal will be pie, mash and liquor and in the evening there will be chip, bacon and fishfinger butties. Who needs frills?

I've also decided that I need a bit of glamour bridesmaid wise so I've asked my best friend Jackie (@shoegirl1968) and my 2 younger sisters.  I've known Jackie since 1986 when we first were pen-pals and we've never looked back. Here is a picture of us on the day we met, taken in a photo booth. It's only apt that we will be having a photo booth at the wedding!

That's all for now.  Will soon be time to think about a dress, makeup, photographer to name but a few. I will check out a vintage wedding fayre in Brighton this weekend.

http://www.bellesevents.co.uk/belles-bridal-bazaar/

However if you can recommend anyone or even yourself please send me links to your site.

Ta-ta for now

80schickx

He Liked It So He Put A Ring On It

Hello one and all.

First of all, I request your patience.  It's taken me all evening to set this up and for a girl who has worked in IT since decimalisation was introduced is frankly, embarrassing!

Anyway, now I've calmed down and taken a few deep breaths, I can begin.  I haven't written anything of any note since my English O Level in 1986 so I apologise if this post rambles on.

So, where to begin? I guess with my wonderful 21st century proposal.  My other half (still getting used to calling him my "fiancé" popped the question via Facebook. The pic below says it all and although I've read it many times I still get goosebumps

I was sitting in the cafe at the Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas when a Facebook friend request popped up on my phone.  Once I accepted it, I read the above message in disbelief . It took a few reads for it to sink in and I burst into tears. I was too caught up in the moment to bring attention to myself and I'm proud that even in a crowded area, only us 2 were aware what was going on.  However, as I read the message I didn't realise that many friends were reading it at the same time as me, which thinking about it, is quite surreal.

The proposal was due to take place the day before on the New York New York roller coaster. New York and Vegas are 2 of my favourite places so it was the perfect setting. However, I've been told that as we reached the summit, he looked across at me to ask that all important question, and I had my eyes shut and was in floods. I hated that bloody roller coaster! I prefer the Facebook proposal for sure.  No ring was given so I wore my Great Frog skull ring in the interim. The following day, we decided to look for a ring at the Car Show. It had to be anything that fitted because I have the worlds smallest fingers. (My ring finger is a size "F".) Amazingly a ring was found quickly for the grand sum of $5. Eventually we will go shopping for the proper ring, but the longer I wear my thrift ring, the more I love it and I'm happy to stick with what I've got. Afterall, it's what the ring represents and not the cost.  Here it is and I'm so glad I'd recently had a manicure!

So , now I'm home and the dust is starting to settle, a wedding needs to be planned. Vintage style naturally. I've bought a wedding planner and a recently published vintage wedding book. We've also contacted a couple of venues and are shocked at their Saturday wedding charges. Maybe a Vegas drive-in wedding wasn't such a bad idea afterall.......

Stay tuned for the next round of events... There will be a few twists and turns in the planning that's for sure.

80schickx