Being engaged was always a state I felt overly eager to enter. My lack of engagement ring was, for the most part of 2007-2008, the biggest issue between me and Andrew.
However, since then I have learnt that although wonderful, being engaged seems to posess this amazing skill of turning one, otherwise stable future bride, quite insane.
Its not as though I have just begun to talk to inanimate objects or anything (I already did that). The thing about being engaged is - EVERYTHING is an incredibly important decision! ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING!
Therefore, there is often much frustration over bridesmaid colours because its just so impossible to choose! Oh, and dont even TRY thinking about a dress. So #1 thing Ive learnt since becoming a bride is - Im insane.
I think there are only two things, but I just might change my mind!
I love how most wedding details can be DIY-ed! Im having a Loooong engagement and Im so happy about it because it means I can do so much stuff myself! Like caligraphy! Ive bought a caligraphy book and, depending on how good I get at it, may write all my invitations!
HOW FUN!
I dont know how possible this is, but I think with a year and 3 months practice anyone could develop some skill in cake decorating. Flowers are something I really dont care about, but mum does so we'll probably go with a wholesale florist or something, but I think it would be fun to do my own flowers. Obviously Im going to make all my decorations (Im thinking pomanders on pews) favours, and invitations.
So #2 thing I've learnt is not everything needs to be professional and expensive- especially if your enthusiastic about DIYing like I am!
love Emily
Ps- we've booked our photographer!!! yayayayay!
www.bethcarterphotography.com.au
