(Kim) In 3 days Glenn and I will be flying out to the USA to spend Christmas with the Sarti Party in California and we are so excited! While we are away, I will be on the hunt for lots of little things for the wedding that will make our special day unique.
We will be buying the bulk of our bonbonieres in Las Vegas, checking out flower girl dresses and invitation supplies in California. I am sure there are lots of other things we might find but we will surely just be looking for things to bring back for the wedding.
Don't anyone worry about us eloping... although we COULD get married at Disneyland on Friday night, we wont be. Although we COULD get married by Elvis in Las Vegas, we wont be. Although we could get married by a snowman just as it is suggested in the carol "Winter Wonderland", we wont be!
Glenn and I will be back in the full swing of wedding planning when we get back from the US in January... so we will see you all then!
Merry Christmas to you all and enjoy every bit of the holiday season, there is no other time in the year that is quite like it! Love ya! xxx
Sunday, 9 December 2007
Sunday, 4 November 2007
Change of Plans
(Kim) After talking to Carol about our time frame and the plan for the day regarding photos and timing etc. we have decided to make a few adjustments to our plans. After plenty of discussion, Glenn and I have decided not to get married at our church in Subiaco, but will be holding the ceremony at Araluen Botanic Park, where we had already booked for our photo location.
The time that it would take to drive from Morley to Subi, Subi to Roleystone then Roleystone to Caversham really made our schedule tight. It basically meant that we would have 5 minutes to be late across the whole day to anything! I checked with the park and they have confirmed our booking but now we need to decide on a specific location within the park to hold the ceremony. We took a drive out to Araluen today and have decided on either Bennett's Lawn or the Roundhouse Lawn.
The Roundhouse Lawn
Bennett's Lawn
The time that it would take to drive from Morley to Subi, Subi to Roleystone then Roleystone to Caversham really made our schedule tight. It basically meant that we would have 5 minutes to be late across the whole day to anything! I checked with the park and they have confirmed our booking but now we need to decide on a specific location within the park to hold the ceremony. We took a drive out to Araluen today and have decided on either Bennett's Lawn or the Roundhouse Lawn.
The Roundhouse Lawn
Bennett's LawnBecause both spots are equally as beautiful, Glenn and I are having trouble making a decision and would love your thoughts on the two. Questions you might have about the spot might help us to consider things we may not have thought about yet as well. Please let us know what you think!
Capturing the Moments
(Kim) We finally booked our photographer! It took lots of deliberation and we must have used up all of our bandwidth looking at all of the galleries to make a decision but we did it. We began by trauling through all of the flyers I collected at Bridal Expo's during the year and threw out anything that didn't include negatives and were short time frames. That helped us to eliminate heaps of people. Eventually we finally narrowed it down to three people and in the end, Carol Darby was the stand out for us!
Carol has loads of sample photos on her website and also on her blog which made the decision even easier. We made an appointment to meet up with Carol a couple of weeks ago and, although I liked her from the moment we spoke on the phone, Glenn and I had an awesome feeling when we met her in person.
Carol showed us through some of her portfolios and I noticed that she had included a couple of photos of a bride with her Beagle... photographer, BOOKED!
Carol has loads of sample photos on her website and also on her blog which made the decision even easier. We made an appointment to meet up with Carol a couple of weeks ago and, although I liked her from the moment we spoke on the phone, Glenn and I had an awesome feeling when we met her in person.
Carol showed us through some of her portfolios and I noticed that she had included a couple of photos of a bride with her Beagle... photographer, BOOKED!
I Cant Keep A Secret!
(Kim) Well everyone, I can no longer keep it a secret! I have had sooooo many people ask "What does your dress look like?" that I am just dying to tell, so... this is it!
I told you that it wasn't white, and it isn't. THE dress is very similar to the dress pictured above on the left, only it is in apricot... it's such a nice colour against my skin! I look sooo brown in that colour! So now that the cat is out of the bag, you can stop being nosey now! I can't wait to hear what you all think!!
Sunday, 7 October 2007
A Floral Affair
(Kim) When Mum, Lawrie, Christie, Robyn and I went to Bridal Expo at Burswood earlier this year, we just so happened across the florist located in the lobby of the Resort. Kathryn, owner of Affair of Flowers certainly captured the attention of Mum and I and a couple of weeks ago we went to speak to her about my plans for the flowers. She seemed excited to take on the challenge as the colour that we are using as a base is 'unusual'. Last week I caught up with Kathryn about the different flowers we could use and she showed me a tulip and an orchid in the exact colour I was looking for! The good news is that we can get the colour and the flowers that I want, now the challenge for me begins, choosing a style! I have an idea of what I do and don't want, now it's just finding the right one!
"Yes, I will marry you!"
(Kim) Just a quick note to let you know that Glenn and I finally asked our Senior Pastor at Subi Church, Graham Johnston, to marry us and he said yes! For more info about Graham, you can check out the Subi Church website. Just click on the link "the team".
Beautiful Bridesmaids
(Kim) The 8th of September was a fun day! I finally managed to get Christie, Lawrie, Robyn and Mum all in the same place at the same time, Hooray!
The first thing we did was make our way to Pearl's Bridal so that I could show Lawrie and Robyn my dress. Robyn took lots of photos for me so that I could choose some to send to Opa as he has told me he wont be able to travel over to Perth for the wedding. Robyn took a lovely shot of Christie, Lawrie, Mum and I which I will send over to him.
After our 8.30am appointment at Pearl's, we made our way to Caversham House to have brunch. Unfortunately I didn't plan this at all well because they were not open for anything more than coffee until 11.30am and we had places to be! Lawrie and Robyn were able to have a look around the grounds and see where our magic day will be celebrated, and I am pleased to say that they gave their approval!
We drove around the Swan Valley for a while trying to find somewhere to have a meal but everywhere was closed so we took the highway, then the freeway to Joondalup. Friends of mine had suggested to visit a store there that they had chosen their bridesmaids gowns from.
We stopped at a cafe for brunch (although it was almost lunch now!) and a chat about what my requests were for the dresses. I knew the colour I wanted and an idea on the design, it was just a matter of finding a dress that fit the idea, and the girls! Unfortunately we didn't have a lot of luck in Joondalup as they pretty much had about 10 designs in every size. Nothing was grabbing my attention, so we hit the road again and headed back towards the city.
Whilst we were in Leederville we stopped at a pub for a drink before visiting a lingere store. Lawrie had me in fits of laughter when she picked up the largest g-string I have ever seen in my life and wrapped it around herself twice! I have to admit that I have never seen any underware that have hung down to a persons knees before! Anyway...
We looked at 3 other stores before we made the decision visit Studio Collections where we found the dress I was looking for. It came in the right colour, it met all of my requirements and it was finally on layby. The only disappointment was that I was not able to see the dresses in the colour - they have to be made to order.
It was a long day for the girls, and I am sure they were just happy to finally stop trying things on and sit down! There were a few hiccups along the way, but the day was a success and I want to thank both of my sisters, my sister-to-be and my Mum for putting up with me during the day. I really appreciate your time and patience girls, you're awesome!
The first thing we did was make our way to Pearl's Bridal so that I could show Lawrie and Robyn my dress. Robyn took lots of photos for me so that I could choose some to send to Opa as he has told me he wont be able to travel over to Perth for the wedding. Robyn took a lovely shot of Christie, Lawrie, Mum and I which I will send over to him.
After our 8.30am appointment at Pearl's, we made our way to Caversham House to have brunch. Unfortunately I didn't plan this at all well because they were not open for anything more than coffee until 11.30am and we had places to be! Lawrie and Robyn were able to have a look around the grounds and see where our magic day will be celebrated, and I am pleased to say that they gave their approval!
We drove around the Swan Valley for a while trying to find somewhere to have a meal but everywhere was closed so we took the highway, then the freeway to Joondalup. Friends of mine had suggested to visit a store there that they had chosen their bridesmaids gowns from.
We stopped at a cafe for brunch (although it was almost lunch now!) and a chat about what my requests were for the dresses. I knew the colour I wanted and an idea on the design, it was just a matter of finding a dress that fit the idea, and the girls! Unfortunately we didn't have a lot of luck in Joondalup as they pretty much had about 10 designs in every size. Nothing was grabbing my attention, so we hit the road again and headed back towards the city.
Whilst we were in Leederville we stopped at a pub for a drink before visiting a lingere store. Lawrie had me in fits of laughter when she picked up the largest g-string I have ever seen in my life and wrapped it around herself twice! I have to admit that I have never seen any underware that have hung down to a persons knees before! Anyway...
We looked at 3 other stores before we made the decision visit Studio Collections where we found the dress I was looking for. It came in the right colour, it met all of my requirements and it was finally on layby. The only disappointment was that I was not able to see the dresses in the colour - they have to be made to order.
It was a long day for the girls, and I am sure they were just happy to finally stop trying things on and sit down! There were a few hiccups along the way, but the day was a success and I want to thank both of my sisters, my sister-to-be and my Mum for putting up with me during the day. I really appreciate your time and patience girls, you're awesome!
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Girls Day Out
(Kim) This time it's my turn to make a fuss of my bride's maids! On the 8th of September myself and the girls are going on a girls day out! First thing in the morning I have an appointment at Pearl's Bridal to try my gown on to show all of the girls in the bridal party before we head out to Caversham House for brunch. It was going to be lunch but it turned out that the only appointment I could get was at 8.30am! After we eat we will be shopping for the girls' dresses for my big day!
Once the dresses are confirmed it will be off to the florist to make decisions about the flowers... decisions, decisions!
Once the dresses are confirmed it will be off to the florist to make decisions about the flowers... decisions, decisions!
The Regal Limousines
(Kim) Absolutely sick of looking at cars at Bridal Expos and in magazines, I got on the internet and had a look at wedding cars in our area. I had to remember all of the things my Mum told me was important; time, colour, distance they would drive, how many people would fit and most importantly... would my dress fit in it?!?!?!!
I came across Regal Limousines and they looked just right. I showed Glenn and he agreed so I rang and made an appointment with Bryan to have a look at the cars. On Monday night Glenn and I jumped in the car and took a drive for about 10 minutes and we were there! Bryan showed us one of the two beautiful Royal Daimler limousines that we were interested in.
Glenn and I took the time to take a seat, and I had the opportunity to pretend that I was climbing in to the car with my beautiful gown on. It gave me the chance to test Mum's theory on getting in and out of the car on the day and it seems as though we have made the perfect choice, so another item on our list of things to do has been ticked off; the cars are booked!
The Honeymoon Plans
(Kim) Now this has been a point of deliberation! Because we never really set a "budget" for our wedding, we have tried to be sensible none the less. Unfortunately with a holiday to the USA for Christmas this year, we wont be able to afford what we really wanted to do for our honeymoon. Our original plan was to spend a couple of weeks in France, as Glenn and I both loved Paris and there was so much more we wanted to see.
As this option is now sensibly off the cards, we have decided to try and capture a piece of all of the little things we have wanted to do over the years and squash them all into a couple of weeks on the East Coast of Australia.
I want to go on safari, explore theme parks and go shopping. Glenn wants to go on a tropical holiday and lounge on the beach, drinking cocktails. We have decided that we can actually do all of that by flying into Sydney (shopping), fly into Dubbo (safari), drive to Brisbane (theme parks) and then fly up to Cairns and see the Barrier Reef (lounge on the beach drinking cocktails!). We thinks it's an awesome compromise and we can explore another overseas holiday in the future.
For those who are considering a gift for the wedding, we will be providing details in the future for our Bridal Registry at the travel agent we decide to book with.
As this option is now sensibly off the cards, we have decided to try and capture a piece of all of the little things we have wanted to do over the years and squash them all into a couple of weeks on the East Coast of Australia.
I want to go on safari, explore theme parks and go shopping. Glenn wants to go on a tropical holiday and lounge on the beach, drinking cocktails. We have decided that we can actually do all of that by flying into Sydney (shopping), fly into Dubbo (safari), drive to Brisbane (theme parks) and then fly up to Cairns and see the Barrier Reef (lounge on the beach drinking cocktails!). We thinks it's an awesome compromise and we can explore another overseas holiday in the future.
For those who are considering a gift for the wedding, we will be providing details in the future for our Bridal Registry at the travel agent we decide to book with.
The Bridal Party
(Kim) For Glenn and I, the decision on who to chose for our bridal party has been really important. For me, it was so easy! I have two sisters of my own, neither of which I would get married without, and a new sister that I don't want to get married without! I have decided not to choose a Maid of Honour but I know that Robyn, Christie and Lawrie will all be stunning bride's maids and I can't wait to celebrate the year ahead with them by my side.
For Glenn things have been a little harder; so many great friends and family to choose from! The groom's men will be announced when the decision has finally been made!
For Glenn things have been a little harder; so many great friends and family to choose from! The groom's men will be announced when the decision has finally been made!
Our House Is Our Castle
(Kim) Glenn and I have been working really hard to get lots of the little jobs we've been putting off done before the wedding rolls around next year. I want to ensure that the front garden is completed well before then. This means getting our brick wall finished, the infills created and installed, fencing in the back yard, painting the exterior of the house (trying for a rendered look), and all that in between saving for holidays in the USA at Christmas, sewerage connection and so on. With such a long list of things to do before then, things around the house have been a little crazy, but there is no sign of Bridezilla yet. I have asked Glenn to keep an eye out for her, although we are both working hard to make sure that the house is Bridezilla proof for the next 13 months!
I Found THE Dress!
It doesn't matter how many people ask or even who asks, other than the fact that I have chosen my dress, I have decided to keep the intricate details a surprise! A couple of hints that I will give are; 1. It requires a door larger than the average sedan for me to get into the bridal car, 2. It isn't white (!), 3. It brought tears to Mum's eyes! I tried a couple of dresses on at Hobnob Bridal but none of the dresses I tried were quite right. Mum, Christie and Lawrie all kept my head out of the clouds, and trying on those beautiful gowns made it very difficult to do just that! Of all the gowns I tried on, Mum was just not convinced that any of them were THE one.
On the 14th of July, Christie and Mum came with me to Pearls Bridal in Guildford for my appointment to try on some gowns. It was something else to try on THE gown that I had seen at the eBridal Expo in May! When I saw the dress in May I fell in love and I was swooning when I finally got to try it on. Mum had tears in her eyes and Christie was trying to make her cry more by putting the veil over my face but that would have set me off as well!
I tried on another dress that had grabbed my attention but putting it on only confirmed the fact that I was definately in love with the other dress. My decision was made, the gorgeous Jasmine Bridal gown was mine!
On the 14th of July, Christie and Mum came with me to Pearls Bridal in Guildford for my appointment to try on some gowns. It was something else to try on THE gown that I had seen at the eBridal Expo in May! When I saw the dress in May I fell in love and I was swooning when I finally got to try it on. Mum had tears in her eyes and Christie was trying to make her cry more by putting the veil over my face but that would have set me off as well!
I tried on another dress that had grabbed my attention but putting it on only confirmed the fact that I was definately in love with the other dress. My decision was made, the gorgeous Jasmine Bridal gown was mine!
Monday, 25 June 2007
The Engagement Party...
(Kim) On the 16th of June Glenn and I joined our families to celebrate our engagement over dinner. It was wonderful to be able to share a meal with the people who mean the world to us (with the exception of those who are a world away!) as we intend to share the rest of our lives with them as well!
After dinner our friends began to join us for a few drinks. We had friends that have been around since the dawn of time and those who have only been in our lives for a short time that came along to celebrate this special event that has been years in the making! Whilst Glenn and I were mingling my camera was on an adventure of its own... it wasn't until quite a bit later that I realised the mischief my sister Christie was up to!
Glenn and I both wish to extend an enormous thanks to everyone that was able to make it and to those who gave us a gift... your generosity is greatly appreciated! Personal Thank You's are on their way, but until they reach you... THANKS!
After dinner our friends began to join us for a few drinks. We had friends that have been around since the dawn of time and those who have only been in our lives for a short time that came along to celebrate this special event that has been years in the making! Whilst Glenn and I were mingling my camera was on an adventure of its own... it wasn't until quite a bit later that I realised the mischief my sister Christie was up to!
Glenn and I both wish to extend an enormous thanks to everyone that was able to make it and to those who gave us a gift... your generosity is greatly appreciated! Personal Thank You's are on their way, but until they reach you... THANKS!
Michael & Christie 
Jacinta & Mike
Drew & Robyn 
Vanessa & Graeme
Aunty Pauline & Mum
Lawrie, Mum & Ivahnn
Ivahnn & Dad
Renee & Elise
Terri, Marilyn & Kate
Not ANOTHER Bridal Expo...
(Kim) I can't believe I have subjected myself, my bridesmaids and my mother to 2 bridal expos already! I have to say thank you to all of them for their patience with me at the event because I was ready to pull my hair out by the end of each one... there is just so much to absorb at those things!
We went to the eBridal Expo on the 6th of May at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal, then the Bridal Expo at Burswood Grand Ballroom in June and already I am over them. There are a lot of DJ's, celebrants and bridal dress store reps but nothing that really made me interested.
The only place I developed a real interest in was a Bridal gown boutique in Guildford, Pearls Bridal. When Mum and I looked at the dresses by Jasmine Bridal I fell in love. I have an appointment on the 14th of July (Bastille Day!) to trial some dresses so I will let you know when I have found the one (Dress, not future husband... I already found him!).
I have discovered a lot of what I don't like by visiting the expos, so it has made some of my decision making easier. For Glenn, he waits until I have two options to choose from and he is happy to make a decision from there. It works for me :)
I don't know when the next expo is on, and at the moment I really don't care! I am just happy knowing that our plans are coming together nice and slow... but the venues are all booked!
We went to the eBridal Expo on the 6th of May at the Fremantle Passenger Terminal, then the Bridal Expo at Burswood Grand Ballroom in June and already I am over them. There are a lot of DJ's, celebrants and bridal dress store reps but nothing that really made me interested.
The only place I developed a real interest in was a Bridal gown boutique in Guildford, Pearls Bridal. When Mum and I looked at the dresses by Jasmine Bridal I fell in love. I have an appointment on the 14th of July (Bastille Day!) to trial some dresses so I will let you know when I have found the one (Dress, not future husband... I already found him!).
I have discovered a lot of what I don't like by visiting the expos, so it has made some of my decision making easier. For Glenn, he waits until I have two options to choose from and he is happy to make a decision from there. It works for me :)
I don't know when the next expo is on, and at the moment I really don't care! I am just happy knowing that our plans are coming together nice and slow... but the venues are all booked!
The venues are booked...
(Kim) I am so excited to share with everyone that we have all of our venues booked! The ceremony will be held at our church, Subiaco Church of Christ which both Glenn and I are really happy about. We have never seen the building prepared for a wedding so we are interested to see some photos and stuff. I will have to get onto that - not that it will change our minds!
Although it makes for a very long drive, we have booked Araluen Botanical Gardens as our official photo venue. When Glenn proposed I told him that I wanted to get married in September so that we could have our photos at Araluen during the Spring Tulip festival and my wish has come true! For those of you who have never seen the gardens at that time of year, I seriously recommend taking a visit... it's amazing!
A few weeks ago we booked and paid the deposit for our reception centre, Caversham House. The property and the house itself are both beautiful and thanks to my mum, I don't know that we could have picked a more beautiful venue for our special day.
Although it makes for a very long drive, we have booked Araluen Botanical Gardens as our official photo venue. When Glenn proposed I told him that I wanted to get married in September so that we could have our photos at Araluen during the Spring Tulip festival and my wish has come true! For those of you who have never seen the gardens at that time of year, I seriously recommend taking a visit... it's amazing!
A few weeks ago we booked and paid the deposit for our reception centre, Caversham House. The property and the house itself are both beautiful and thanks to my mum, I don't know that we could have picked a more beautiful venue for our special day.
Monday, 4 June 2007
Not much to update...
(Glenn) Well not much to update. Deposit was paid on the Reception Center, Church is now booked and we're waiting to hear back from the photo location place.
Tuesday, 22 May 2007
Monday, 21 May 2007
Update...
(Glenn) Kim, Marie (Kim's Mum) and I went to a reception center today to check it out. It was fantastic!!! Beautiful gardens, lovely service and YUMMY food. The best thing is the date we chose was free and we are now penciled in. Fortunately we went when we did as while we were having lunch another couple wanted the same date!
Here are some pictures of the place.
Link to Caversham House
Here are some pictures of the place.
Link to Caversham House
The Engagement...
(Glenn) On May the 3rd 2007, around 5:30pm I proposed to my lovely, now, fiance. Half an hour later we went to a Sarti family dinner where we shared the news with side of the family, meanwhile Kim's mobile phone was beeping constantly from everyone calling to congratulate us.
The beginning....
(Glenn) For something different Kim and I are going to share with the world as we prepare for our wedding
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