Breakfast, Business Cards and Blossoming Brides

So we have attacked the Bridal Expo 2011 and have won. I feel this is a great achievement.  Not only were my loyal bridesmaid's brilliant, but my love for this crazy state-of-mind that is wedding-planning has been indulged.

To begin with we had breakfast and it was nice, casual and an interesting way to start the day. This lovely meeting occurred at Dome in town - and may I remind you (as I sure didn't realise until I was nearly crashing into a closed roller-door) that Argyle Street Car park doesn't open til at least 9am or something on Sundays.

Afterwards we headed on out to the DEC, and at 10am they opened the doors and all of the bride-to-be's and their trusty crews rushed in out of the freezing cold wind.

I had been warned by a friend not to work the Expo up in my mind too much for fear of being let down.  And I must say this was brilliant advice. As we were walking in I could see that there were plenty of stalls to look at (although not as many as I would have originally thought there to be) and there were lots of coordinators willing to tell you all about who they were and what they were up to.

The main thing I was after were Celebrants and to be honest there weren't as many as I would've liked! And there were so many photographers... they're work was all equally beautiful - I'm not sure what we'll do in that department later on.

Finally as we managed to get samples of cake, business cards for heaps of people (most of which I didn't really need but it was fun to take anyway) brochures, magazines and pamphlets we got prime seats right up the back and dead centre for the Fashion Parade.

And I'm lucky we did - IT WAS TOTALLY AWESOME! I'm excited to say that The Dress is now one of many The Dresses. Oh what ever am I going to do??!

That is all. I'm so tired. I'm going to bed now! Although I may take a bridal magazine with me just to keep me happy.

xoxo

Bridesmaids Galore

So I have known for quite some time who my bridesmaids would be. If Groomblogger would pull his socks up and tell his Groomsmen who they are I would've put it up here much sooner.

But well, since we've only got less than 12 hours till the Bridal Expo tomorrow I feel it is time I shared it formally with you all.

Looking to the left? Pretty much self-explanatory really.

Back: Chloe (sister) Me (awesome) Brooke (good friend)
Front: Tegan (cousin) Hannah (good friend).

These lovely ladies will be plodding along in true Bridesmaid fashion tomorrow when I get to see The Dress and I know they will all be 'Oooh'ing and 'Ahh'ing in all the right places.

If you have been under a rock for the last few weeks (or if you haven't been around me to hear me prattle on about it) this is the website for the Bridal Expo tomorrow: The 2010 Bridal Expo.

I know I promised photos of Charlie's Christening BUT if you'll just let me explain. I've got the photos on Chloe's camera and no way of getting them off and onto my laptop til I get a cord from her. So there. But they do exist and they are REALLY nice I promise!

Love love

xoxo

Return to Sender

Last night I was sitting around, minding my own business. Glad that finally all of my Engagement Party Invites (except the few for the packet of stamps I lost... Oh Kate and Wills where are you?) and I was just relaxing on the laptop when alas, my phone rings.

And on the other end of the line was the dearest little old lady.

"Hello, is this Sarah Vorx?" (Yes that is how most people attempt to pronounce my name). She asks ever so politely.
"Uh, Yes this is Sarah" I reply cautiously.
"Oh good I'm glad I've reached you." I can hear her smile through the phone.
"Oh right" Still not overly convinced I am speaking with a sane person.
"You see, I have a letter here that is addressed to Miss Clare Butler and Miss Sarah Young but they don't live here - I live here and I have done for a long time so I think you've sent it to the wrong address dear."
A light comes on and suddenly what she is talking about makes sense.  I've sent an invite to her by mistake. "Oh no! I think I have sent it to the wrong address I'm so sorry!"
"Oh dear that's alright, I just think your letter is just so beautifully written, I'm  a bit of a perfectionist you see and you just don't see envelopes with such beautifully addressed names on them nowadays." I can tell she is impressed and I don't have the heart to tell her I've actually printed it on my computer - if she wants to believe I have the neatest handwriting of all time, I'm not going to stop her. 
"Thank you for that!"
"That's alright dear - I looked at your name and tried to find you in the phone book but you weren't there-"
"Oh yes that's because we've only just moved into our house"
"And so I looked in the phone book for the other names and I found them and they gave me your number so I thought I'd give you a call." To be honest if I were her I would've just opened it - much easier way to get the details of the spaz who obviously doesn't know how to send a letter properly.
"I really appreciate you letting me know." I say, not really sure what else I should say, it is very nice of her to let me know instead of just throwing it in the bin.
"Now where would you like me to send it? Do you know their proper address?" Uh, the answer would be no - because obviously I haven't sent it to the right address the first time round.
"What if you just put an arrow to return to sender? That way I'll get it and then I can work out where to send it." I suggest.
"Yes that probably sounds best. We'll I'm sorry I've got to put my handwriting on your beautiful envelope but that way they'll know to send it back to you."
"OK great. Thank you very much for doing this!"
"Well I thought if you'd put so much effort into the writing that it must be for something important - is it for an Engagement party or something?" Yes - uh so much effort into organising a mail-merge. Whoops.
"Yep, that's what it's for actually!"
"Oh lovely, well I'm glad then. I'll send this back." She laughs.
"Thank you"
"You're very welcome"
"You enjoy the rest of your night." I smile and I hope she can hear it in my voice.
"You too! Goodnight"

And that is pretty much how the conversation went. I have a feeling it kind of made her night. Also I have the pleasure of knowing some old lady out there thinks I have super awesome handwriting! Win!

Expo for Bridezillas

Hello friends,

I have been super lazy the last few weeks... Actually that's a load of crap I've really been super busy. Sick baby, massive works in the backyard and a sugar coma the length of April itself. Phew. I'm actually glad it is May.

Speaking of May - BRIDAL EXPO. Woohoo! This excites me so much. I have not really been excited for an expo ever so it is fun that I want to go a bit crazy here!

I have asked my Bridesmaids to come along (still not formally announced because Groomblogger still hasn't told his lot yet) and so we are heading for breakfast in the morning and then going to spend the day cake and wine tasting, checking out the dresses (in particular THE dress I have already had picked out for weeks) and avoiding the other Bridezillas in an attempt to make it out alive.

If you are not doing anything on said day (15th May 2011) you should head along, I think it is going to be super and for $8.50 entry that is really a pretty cheap super day.

Um. Yes. Charlie is being Christened this coming Sunday. It is also Mother's day so I hope I get something good.

Photos to come of both the new backyard and Bugg's Christening next week I feel. This should keep us going for a few more days to make me look like an active Blogger.

Night poppets,

xoxo

Giggling with delight

Simon took off for the footy in Launceston today so I went with my Mum and Charlie to see Jimmy Giggle (a children's television presenter) at Centrepoint.  We were not the only ones with this wonderful plan - there were about 200 families with their kids all clamouring to see Giggle from Giggle and Hoot.

And an hour and a half later we got our turn, Charlie was smiling and I was blushing and slightly breathless. If I wasn't already engaged I may have just slipped him a napkin with my phone number on it.

Sorry Simon, but that man is gorgeous and besides Buble, he would probably be the only other person I'd have on my Celebrity Elevator list.

ANYWHO... Getting out of Children's TV Land and back to reality.  I have finished the Engagement invites (cant remember if I've told you that or not yet), I've just been waiting for the stamps made especially for Kate and Wills' wedding (Love a royal wedding - they are just so amazingly over-media'd). According to my mum-in-law they are now out so I'll be getting these out ASAP.

Our house is about to get a face lift. Uncle Chazlie has been very kind enough to offer to help us put all of the landscaping together and get it done over Easter.  We have put a call out to see if anyone is free to help us (so if you are free PLEASE come and get dirty with us!)  It is all very exciting - this means we SHOULD be able to start entertaining in our backyard... unless this atrocious Tasmanian weather stops us.

OK. That's all. Goodbye!

xoxo

Love the quiet life... well I would if I knew what one was.

As I am trying to get a very Conjunctivitis-ridden Bugg healthy again, debating what to get my mother for her birthday, and dread the impending chocolate monstrosity which will be Easter - somehow I have found time to get onto my Blog.

This is possibly because I have cut into my sleep time. Something I will most likely regret at 6am tomorrow morning when Charlie decides it is time to get up and begin the day.

Having said this, I like being busy - and I wouldn't have it any other way... maybe.  I must admit looking at Honeymoon destinations to places such as Fiji and the Maldives makes it VERY tempting to just go on our Honeymoon now. Would that be OK? Would you miss us? I don't have enough annual leave saved at work anyway so for now I might just squint really hard at the pictures and make-believe.

So I've updated a few pages, Links and The Day should have a bit more on them for you to explore.  I'm still arguing with the Guest Book page - don't panic though, you've got just short of 2 years to write on it so I'm sure you'll get a chance at some point!

AND FINALLY... I'm down to the last 5 invites to write out of 130. Holy Moly this is good.

And speaking of Holy Moly, we are going to Church on Sunday (I know... What?) so Charlie can be introduced to the community and then in about a month he shall be Christened. Not really Wedding-related but still important.

Love xoxo.

Charlie - He gets around

Practicing to walk up the aisle. Nice.

The Conquering of Mail Merges

In your face Mail Merge. I have worked your stupid self out and now you have to do what I say. Like make envelopes that look good.

Yeah that's what I've spent my Tuesday night working out - and I WAS going to go to bed early. Hmm... Oh how easily obsessed I do become.

Anyway, I am just a little bit excited (aren't I about everything?) about how very professional my envelopes look. Please feel free to compliment me when you get yours and pat me on the back because I feel I have already broken my hand doing so myself.

I shall not annoy you any further.... night!


xoxo

Just thought I should tell you...

WOO!

Signed sealed delivered... Oh yeah!

I am laying in bed, trying to work out what the time actually is this morning and if in fact I have to get up or not and I have a horrible realisation - WE HAVEN'T ACTUALLY PAID OUR DEPOSIT YET!

Yiew. I tell you what, if I'm forgetting things already what other dramas am I in for later down the wedding track?

So today in work time I printed and filled out the confirmation booking form and I felt damn good once this was out of the way.

I am in a bit of a pickle about the numbers count so far.  I don't really know how other people do the whole "Sorry you cant come because you cant fit... unless you want to sit on the stairs and look through the floral arrangements, and by the way we can't afford to feed you either. Here's a voucher for Hungry Jacks, pick some up on the way."

I know it's a long way out and a million things will change before we get there BUT still, cutting down the list so far has been really difficult.