My dress is well on the way to being in my hot little hands. Which is a relief. But three weeks is still feeling like a long time! By then it will only be three weeks till we get married, and I want to try it on lots of times before then! 
The tradition when you’re getting married is to have kitchen teas and hens nights and things like that. I guess my main difficulty with those things is having too many special women that I want to invite. I think that it’s a great opportunity to show people that they mean something to me- even if they have not directly influenced my life, they maybe a great inspiration of the type of person I want to become.
The beautiful and talented Anne Godfrey is hosting a ‘kitchen tea’ type thing for me. And mum and I didn’t want to overwhelm her with a hoard of people, so I’ve decided that a group of girls my age are going to be with my on my hens night (thanks Mandy!), and then a different group of women- women mostly from church, and relatives, who are are generally all older then me will be invited to the kitchen tea. My mum is also hosting a smaller, personal night for me which I don’t know too many details on.
So I have been busy making invitations for this bridal shower. Mum had this great idea of having a ‘pantry tea’, where instead of bringing a present for the kitchen the guests choose their favourite recipie and bring one or two of the essential ingredients (non perishable) in a nice jar or container. This way when Luke and I get back from Bali we have a beautifully stocked pantry and wonderful containers to put everything in!
I don’t know any details about the hens night, and I must admit, it’s getting me nervous! Not that I don’t trust Miss Mandy, but what if she makes me do crazy things?! Anyway, this is all totally in her hands and I’m sure it will be a fun, memorable night. 
All these exciting things are happening! On our way to pre-marriage councelling last night Luke and I were just talking about how soon it all is! Only 5 weeks on Saturday. Wow. I remember when it felt like such a long time away! But we are so looking forward to it. Only one flip of my calender and then we’re there!
Nanna has been making me sample bouquets, which are really lovely. We’ve got some interesting ideas and a great range of flowers, so it should be really beautiful! Thanks Nanna. You’re the best.
Yeah, you had better be worried!!! You know how you’re all self-conscious about getting naked? I’m gonna cure that! We’re going to fluffy handcuff you to a light post in the middle of Mooloolaba wearing nothing but undies, a lacy bra and a veil, and offer a paddle for anybody who wants to do a spanking.
You know that I’m TOTALLY joking, right?
I’m pretty sure you’re not going to be embarrassed at all. Both your mum AND Luke said that you’d really like what I got planned.
And you’ll get the invite tomorrow hopefully.
I really really hope that you’ll love it.
xxx