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Recipe for a Happy Marriage
I received a framed plaque containing a beautiful poem as a wedding gift some years ago, and it has been hanging up in my kitchen ever since. I walk by it so many times each day, and know it’s there, but it’s nice to stop and read it every now and then. It’s fun, but contains some gems of wisdom, so I thought I would share it. Enjoy!
Recipe for a HAPPY MARRIAGE
1 cup of consideration
1 cup of courtesy
2 cupfuls of flattery carefully concealed
2 cupfuls of milk of human kindness
1 gallon of faith and trust in each other
2 cupfuls of praise
1 small pinch of in-laws
1 reasonable budget
1 generous dash of cooperation
3 teaspoon of pure extract of “sorry”
1 cup of contentment
1 cup each of confidence and encouragement
1 large or several small hobbies
1 cup of blindness to the other’s faults
Flavour with frequent portions of recreationand a dash of happy memories.
Stir well and remove any specks of jealousy, temper or criticism.
Sweeten well with generous portions of love and keep warm with a steady flame of devotion!!
Searching for my Bridesmaids Dresses
Hi again!So what have I been up to since my last blog? I left you when I had found my dream wedding dress with the lovely Karen in Fairytale Moments. Once that was chosen I was able to start thinking about trying to find the bridesmaid dresses for the girls.
My sister is my chief bridesmaid and herself and my Mum were with me the day I ordered my dress. My sister lives the other side of the country so while she was there we had some fun with her trying on different styles and colours of dresses and standing up beside me to see what suited her and what complimented my dress. The bridal shop stocks some fabulous Dessy dresses. Both of us preferred this one dress in particular. My sister got measured so that if she was not able to get to Carlow again I would be able to order anyway.
Then it was a matter of trying to get my other three bridesmaids together – which was easier said than done – they are just all too busy! I made an appointment again with Fairytale Moments and met the two girls that were available on that day. I got to try on the sample dress in the shop again and the girls tried on various dresses and stood up beside me. The same dress stood out again. They got measured, and then I met the last one a few weeks later and she tried it on and got measured and I was finally able to order the dresses!! It was great that the shop stock bridesmaid dresses and wedding dresses as I was able to see how it will all come together on the day.
I was able to book my make up also. I booked the wife of one of my h2bs friends so I have got my hair and make up organised now!
My sister is a florist but as she is chief bridesmaid it is too much for her to do my flowers for the big day. I have left her in charge of organising them for me though. She has got in contact with Mad Flowers in Dublin and she will be booking them soon. They have some amazing flowers on their website so can’t wait to see what they come up with.
Until the next time here on mrs2be…
Ireland’s Bridal Charity Run
What? Ireland’s only BRIDAL CHARITY RUN
When? Saturday 11th September 2010 – 4pm til late!!
Where? Phoenix Park Dublin
Why? To raise vital funds for people affected by mental illness in Ireland.
St. Patrick’s University Hospital is Ireland’s largest independent mental health service provider. They are a Not-for-Profit organisation dedicated to providing the highest quality of mental health care, promoting mental health and advocating for the rights of those who suffer from mental illness.
If you like dressing up, having fun and doing something for others – this is the charity event for you!
The Runaway Bride is an all inclusive event whether you are single, married, separated or divorced. This is a great excuse to wear your dress again or how about creating your own bridal costume!
For more information, or to download an information pack visit: http://www.runawaybride.ie/index.html
The Truth about Wedding Planners
Wedding Planner, Annie Bryne from Aislinn Events, dispels some myths about wedding planners…
Everyone has heard of us, some of you aren’t sure about us and some wouldn’t get married without us! We know you want control over your wedding; the creativity, design and style. You have great ideas and love all of the beautiful things available. You are organized and you know what you want.
A wedding planner can still help. A lot! A wedding planner won’t blow your budget; she will help you to stick to it. She knows how much things should cost and where your priorities are. She will know the reputation of vendors, haggle over prices and negotiate discounts so you can have what you want at the lowest price.
She won’t take over your wedding or bring in a whole crew to restyle your venue (unless you want her to!) because she is there to assist you, save you money, time and stress. She will do the running around and source items you want so you don’t have to spend hours doing it and wonder how find something here that you saw in America.
She will help you plan; suggest things you may not even have thought of and keep you organized when there is so much to distract. She will keep you on a timeline or even act as a mediator when your future MIL wants something that is ‘so not you’.
She knows weddings and is well versed on etiquette. How the day should run, how long things should take, who should sit where and how to word your invitations.
Most of all she will be there for you physically. Be there to organize and run your rehearsal and be there on your wedding day so you can enjoy your fiancé, family and friends. You don’t have to worry about who walks in with whom and when, if the cake has arrived and if it is set up correctly. If your favors and photo booth are in place, napkins folded correctly or bows tied neatly. She will make sure the guys are on time and not getting into mischief, that your musician knows what processional and recessional tunes to play and everything else needed on the day.
It sounds like a lot to do and it is. You can do it all yourself or you can hire a wedding planner. You can do some of it yourself and hire a wedding planner because most planners will work with you to put together a planning/coordination package for just what you need and want her to do. If you want to organize everything and then (happily) hand it over to your planner on your wedding day, she will coordinate and look after everything so you can enjoy the day. She can do as much as you need or as little as you want.
A wedding planner can still help. A lot!
About Aislinn Events:
Run by Annie Byrne, an experienced American Wedding and Event Planner and Coordinator, Aislinn Events brings new ideas and a fresh perspective to planning your event whatever the budget. Aislinn Events provides full wedding planning, month of coordination and wedding and event consulting.
Contact: Annie Byrne
Phone: 076 6026800
Mobile: 087 6761900
Mobile: 087 6761900
Soprano Melissa Young joins mrs2be
We’ve recently added Melissa Young to the Church Singers section of our Supplier Directory.
Melissa is a highly experienced, professional soprano soloist; accredited from the RIA of Music with Distinctions. She has a wide ranging repetoire, including classical, folk & contemporary.
Melissa is available for wedding ceremonies and also pre-dinner music at your reception.
Click here to view Melissa Young Soprano on our mrs2be Wedding Supplier Directory.
