Aim officially mrs Lee Forrest. I never thought I'd see the day, since I really didn't think I was the marrying kind.
Evyn, aimee and I stopped at jessica's the night before. Aimee and Charlotte were no bother, just played on their games all night and we watched celeb juice and sorted our nails. I was up a height all day so it was good to chill out. We got up at 7 the next morning though I was awake at 5 and Zak and Kyle piled into our bed, lol. I could eat them up they are so cute. Jess ran us to my dad and sam's house to sort our hair.
My bros were up from Manchester which was fantastic. We had a couple of glasses of wine in the morning. My false nails were so long I couldn't even do my bra up and pull my pants down for the loo haha. The hair was beautiful though, we all had gypsophilia in it which really set it off. We then went to our mums house to sort our make up etc. I wasn't really nervous or anything at this point and in fact was more concerned with who I would marry if i was gay haha. It got to half one, and we all put our dresses on (some of us with the help of jess and Evyn who kept using my underskirt as an excuse to touch me up!). Getting into the car I had my first disaster as I brushed against Colin's car and got polish on my dress. Wet wipes fixed it though so off we went. I was starting to feel pretty sick at this point.
When we got there, Lee had told me he was inside but had lied lol so me and the girls hid round the corner while Anthony Hall, our outstanding photographer, took some snaps. We then went in and got to chat a little bit to friends which was lovely as I haven't seen some for a while. We went upstairs and I did my formalities and then it was all ago! Poor Lee was shaking terribly but he apparently smiled from the minute I entered til the end which is good because I wanted to look sensational for him! We had a few laughs through the ceremony, said our vows and then we were married so I got to smooch his gorgeous face, lol. We went round speaking to people, which is one of my favourite bits because all our favourite people were there, minus a few who couldn't get due to various circumstances.
We had a lot of photos done down at Carlisle park round the corner. Put it this way, I could not be a model! Lee was gagging for a pint and my back hurt but I know the photos are going to be so worth it. We headed back to Charltons for the meal that my amazing great-aunt and uncle/godparents paid for with an open bar no less. The food and service was great and the staff at charlton's treat us so well, as usual as well as sorting the room upstairs for us while we were busy. We got to see our wedding cake for the first time which was lovely, my Aunty caron (as well as kev, Ann and Terry ;)) did a cracking job, especially after a cake disaster the night before. What we really loved was how well the whole family got on. I really believe it is Ellie that has shaped our family dynamics and made us realise life is too short.
To finish off, the night time was amazing. Wedding receptions are normally filled with people you have to invite and don't often talk to, etc but everyone that was at ours, we really love having in our lives and it was no obligation talking to any of them. There were a few that were missed but we had seen them during the day or spoken to them. We didn't get to sit very much but I enjoyed every minute. Everybody was bowled over but my gorgeous 14 month old cousin, Caitlin. I have never seen a baby bust a move like her, it was hilarious. Ciji had some fantastic moves when she was mortal, she didn't need people to dance with haha. Denise was having a great night with my bro from derbyshire, mike, my dad kept molesting Lee throughout the day, I've been told and did bust a move (or try to haha). Colin did his lasso dance too lmao while Evyn and I did a fantastic Will from the inbetweeners dance. We got to see a lot of friends and family that we don't see often but when it counts they are always there for us which we hope they realise we always notice and talk about how amazing they really are. By halfway through the night I was merrily mortal and tore up the dance floor lol. Our first dance was one of Ellie's songs, Bruno Mars 'just the way you are' but we also had 'when you say nothing at all' by ronan keating at the end of the night (we are greedy, we get two songs plus our wedding soundtrack haha). I loved that my friends Brian and Hilda came, even though they don't drink, my friends becky Lewis and Rachael, who I haven't seen for ages, all the people from cambois, the golf club, Blyth, Manchester, America(!), Oxford, Bedlington, etc. Even more overwhelming was peoples generosity. We received a few gorgeous gifts (none of which were unwanted and are really lovely), £130 in vouchers and £775 in cash, as well as our honeymoon which our grandparents are taking care of and our meal. Of course there were the few token miserable people but we didn't even care, it was that good.
Lee and I finished the night at a log cabin in Swarland, where we were drunk and exhausted but the beds were single beds so it was very snuggly lol. I won't share our first morning as man and wife though ;)
So here is my oscar speech lol.
Thanks to:
Jessica. I couldn't have done it without her, she has done so much for us since Ellie and is so unselfish. I wore her tiara, Evyn wore her shoes, she put us up overnight, did all my sweets, picked up our flowers, helped me with my dress, hooked me up with a photographer and a million other things. She is fantastic in every way and looked gorgeous to boot.
Our parents, for forking out a fortune helping us with the wedding then still giving us gift money the stupid buggers, not to mention giving us lifts, doing hair, sorting taxis, etc. They are as always fantastic support, as stressful as they can be sometimes lol.
My lovely bridesmaids for being gorgeous and brilliant representatives all day long.
Martin and Ciji for being best man and trailing their asses here from America.
My fantastic Aunty Ann and uncle Terry for the wonderful meal and open bar.
My Aunty caron and kev for the beautiful cake.
Our grandparents who always unselfishly give us money for no reason, who helped pay for the wedding and then have still offered to pay for our honeymoon.
Our friends at charlton's who helped make our wedding sensational.
Anthony hall for taking fabulous photos.
Our never failing to be there friends and family, for taking time our of their lives which they will never get back to witness our wedding, and come to our party and then still being stupidly generous with gifts etc. They all looked fab.
Most of all to Ellie and Lee. We are now a proper family with the same name and whenni was gutted in the morning because it started to rain, she got rid of it. We played loads of her songs so she knew we were thinking of her all day long. I want her to know how much I truly love her daddy (though he isn't as gorgeous as you bambi) and how much he loves me and we are better people for having known her.
I am on cloud 9 and I felt like a princess so thank you universe for giving me my day.
so pleased it was a dream day for you and lee naomi. you two deserve it! congrats to you both and wishing you a long and happy life together!!! xxx
ReplyDeleteI can imagine Lee was dying for a pint. lol!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had a good day. You both deserved it! Can't wait to see the official photos!