Crystal is excited about the engagement party.
August 10th 2008 11:00
Of course, that's not Andrew and I there, but I thought it looked quite fun, so I put it up there anyway.
I am just so excited and Andrew is so calm but every time I see him he has such a big smile on his face. I guess he's looking forward to the Honeymoon and so am I, but one step at a time.
He said that he thought it would be great if we just moved into the bedroom for a couple of weeks. MEN, I ask you.
Mum and dad are busy with their plans for the party and everytime I go fluttering around with suggestions they just suggest to Andrew that he takes me out for a run.
My parents just don't think I'm capable at all and as a matter of fact I tend to agree with them.
There is just so much to do, we're still arguing about the bridal attendants and the only thing that everyone seems to agree on is the two small flower girls, one from each family.
Mum said I had better get going and make my appointment with the dressmaker and I still haven't decided yet just what I want.
The honeymoon needs to be arranged and Andrew and I have our hearts set on Hayman Island, expensive as it is.
We're going away for two weeks and then coming home before taking off for another week for a trip around the countryside as Andrew wants to look at some hobby farms which he thinks might help him decide what he should do next on his farm.
We've not booked a venue for the wedding reception yet as some places have been booked 12 months ahead.
I'm filled with anxiety despite how excited I feel. There'll only be about 150 guests as Andrew does not have a lot of relatives, unlike me but Mum just refuses point blank to cater for a home wedding, she says she'd like it to be her day too and she has enough to do planning and catering for the engagement party at such short notice.
When we return from our three weeks away it will be back to work for both of us, and that will seem rather strange as we work together.
There's cars, menus, flowers, frocks, and all sorts of things to do and I just don't know which way to turn.
Dad has kindly offered to check out reception venues and we've yet to select the Church and then there'll be music and rehearsals and no doubt meetings with the minister.
My mind is in a whirl, I was just so thrilled to be engaged that I didn't give two thoughts to everything which needed doing, but the pennies are starting to drop very quickly.
These things all require planning and I'm starting to worry what might go wrong.
How was your wedding or aren't you all as airy fairy as I am.
It seems just so sudden and there is so little time. Next weekend I'm going to have my best friend over, she's also my bridesmaid, and she's very down to earth and a great organiser.
I think maybe we'll give Andrew the weekend off to go up to the farm. Then it will be girl talk. I'm feeling worn out already.
Work is fairly quiet at the moment, no hassles and I suppose that's a good thing.
It is amazing after the initial surprises how everything just settles back to normal.
See you soon, with some positive progress to report, I hope.
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Comment by AmyHuang
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I hope it goes well - and Hayman Island is BEAUTIFUL and I know it's expensive but you'll have the time of your lives
Comment by Krystal
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All I can say is 'just elope' I'm sure that will be easier, but unlike us you're sensible enough not to rush into things.
I hope your day comes around sooner than you think.
I am just so in love with love, silly me. That and planning things just don't seem to mix.