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Time apart
Me and Gav often holiday apart from each other. We always have done. Time apart can be great, it can make you appreciate each other. Sometimes it sucks! We are two very independent people. We have our own friends who we will see in as a couple or individually. His friends are my friends but…
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Giving up Pinterest
There comes a time in every brides life when they have to stop looking on Pinterest and giving it up completely. I love wedding blogs I read them on my lunch breaks, bus ride home. Commuting means a few minutes of wedding planning a day. I read them mainly for advice from real brides rather…
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Bulgaria travel: Snowboarding plans for next year
With all the wedding planning and budgeting, I didn’t think I could squeeze in a ski trip this year. It’s our 10 year anniversary so Gavin is treating me to a week snowboarding in Bulgaria. I have never been to Bulgaria. I can’t wait. Planning the Snow Trip When our snowboarding group started to talk…
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High Street wedding Dress: Missing out on the “Dress” Experience
So I bought my dress from the high street and I love it but I don’t know if I am missing out on that magical feeling. Where you stand in front of your family and they cry happy tears whilst sipping on ice cold bubbles. I have missed this bit out. I love this dress.…
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Wedding Rant: Rules to abide by or don’t bother coming
I truly believe that you should make your wedding what you want it. This is my wedding rant brought on by a certain person hinting that they were wearing white to our wedding. I have always followed the no white at a wedding rule. I think its only fair. That include cream and other colours…
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An anniversary of sorts : for the love of October
So I have always loved autumn. There is something fairy-tale like about the leaves changing colour. With the hot summer we have just had the crisp cold weather is a much needed respite. A Brit moaning about the weather, what a surprise! The temperature dropping excites me. Jumpers, boots and hearty ( healthy) meals. Everything…
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France, Mum, Food and Wedding Talk
My mum is my biggest cheerleader. She is impressed by pretty much everything I do which is great and much needed when you are feeling blue. France is one of my homes, her home. An army brat learns to make a home where ever they can! This little blog is just about me and my…
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Is the wedding dress a waste of money?
The wedding dress dread continues with price tag. I am concerned that the wedding dress is the biggest waste of money. I just can’t get over the price tag! You are wearing a dress you wear once, once. So the idea of spending £2000 on a dress, it just baffles me. Some of you will…
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Traveling alone: Mistakes I made
Lets face it. Travelling alone doesn’t have to suck. If everything goes smoothly then it is the ultimate piece of cake. Plus you can have the seat by the window or just switch off for the whole flight/ journey. You just have to be realistic with your travel expectations. Packing light is key. I was…
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The heartbreak of goodbyes
I know I am lucky. I have a great family and they live in the most beautiful parts of the world. When I see them it is like we have never been apart but goodbyes hurt so much. I would give up pretty much everything to have them live closer. There is so much heartbreak…
Dysfunctional Planner
The joys of planning our small terrace house,travel and all that life throws at me
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