Here you have it. The face of a 23 year old. I look a bit smug here right? Well I am. Not only have I survived another year (I'm pretty accident prone, it's an achievement dammit!) BUT we have officially chosen our wedding venue and set a date for 2016! Isn't that just the most exciting thing you've heard all day!?My birthday is always a bit of a awkward affair. Being a January baby almost guarantees the most hideous weather every year; this year was no exception. Weather warnings flashed amber the night before, gale force winds, the news told me. My annual trip to the zoo was a no-go. Still, the older you get, the nicer it is to have a quieter birthday don't you think? As someone who works full time, Christmases, bank holidays and birthdays are all pretty awesome for one main reason- Lie in.
Later than I'd usually let myself sleep in (still a little tired from the hurricane outside our house the night before) we woke up and had tea in bed. Not long after, Harp's grandparents came over for tea and gift giving. They really go out of their way, lovely people.
A while later, and many "oohs" and "aaah's" from me, they headed home and we decided to get a bite to eat. The previous day we'd been hunting around Cornwall for our perfect venue. With three places lined up, we finally found the right place for us (see above). I've been thinking a little about my wedding and the amount I've been sharing about it on here. There are a few out there that I wouldn't want to 'surprise' me on the day by turning up, so I have decided to leave the name of the venue and date we've booked a bit close to my chest. Do ask though, I'm sure I'd tell most of you!
Anyway, the day before had left us rather tired and instead of driving anymore, we headed into town to the Eden Cafe for a light bite to eat. Bellies sufficiently stuffed we headed home for more gift opening and wedding planning.
What has become quite a lovely little tradition over the last few years is a big family (I say big-there's 8 of us) dinner at my parent's house on my birthday evening. Around sixish, Harps and I headed through the winds there and had a delicious steak meal and lots of family fun, involving booze and Harp's beard of course.
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Thank you to everyone who made my birthday extra special. And yay for wedding venue choosing and date setting!
Love Sophie Xx
Happy belated birthday! And the venue looks great! Hopefully it will be a brilliant day!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you lovely lady! I'm so excited to actually have a date to plan things towards! Just keep everything crossed that it doesn't rain! Xx
DeleteThat venue looks like a fairytale castle!! I cannot wait to see photos from the big day! Is it going to be a Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter wedding?? Whatever it is it's gonna be so magical, super excited for you.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good birthday too, Happy 23rd again my lovely. Beard games are always fun, though not always welcomed by the beard owner in this house haha
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It's just perfect Danielle! We saw two other places earlier that day that were total fails and I wasn't expecting too much when we got there but it just ticked every box! Totally meant to be I'd say! It's going to be June 2016! Eeeeeekkk Xxx
DeleteHappy belated birthday! And congratulations on picking a venue (which looks beautiful by the way) and date!
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Thanks so much lovely lady! So much to plan, I can see why brides get so stressed! Luckily there's plenty of time still! Xx
DeleteYay for setting a date and a venue! The place looks magical and I imagine it's all starting to get rather exciting now :-) xx
ReplyDeleteIT'S SO EXCITING! AAAAAAHHHHHHH! xxx
DeleteYou are such a beautiful girl and he's a lucky guy to have ya! I hope you had a magnificent birthday....now onto the wedding plans! Best of luck!
ReplyDelete~ Samantha