EuroMillions anyone...?

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First of all, allow me to apologise for the slightly dreary image I decided to use for this post. It’s hardly one you would expect to see on a wedding blog or a mummy blog for that matter, but stick with me! There is method behind the madness! (See nicer pics when you read more).

I’m really starting to get into the swing of the wedding planning, with hours of my time trawling through wedding sites and magazines, so I’m getting a flavour for the things that I would like and those that I want to steer well clear of. It’s so easy to get carried away with all the frills, sparkles and extras that are available to make my day special, but I brought myself back down to earth for a minute to do the dreaded budget. I guess it’s a sensible place to start this journey and will help me keep my feet on the ground and less time spent with my head in the clouds. So after my reality check with my fiancé, I got back to my research with my sensible hat on and realised how damn expensive everything is going to be. The flowers, the favours, the cake, the VENUE! Oh my God, the cost of the venue! It all adds up. I mean, the possibilities are endless for the big day.

Fear of the unknown

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So... I’m engaged! After meeting at Nottingham Trent University over 7 years ago (with a few minor hiccups on the way), my long-term boyfriend finally decided to pop the all-important question on our 7 year anniversary. In his own unique way might I add, but nevertheless, he did it! About time, some may say ;-)

Here I am with my beautiful sparkler that he custom made and designed himself. Bravo!! I had to put that on record, as I was secretly amazed by this. He is a self-confessed non-romantic, so what a shocker it was when he proudly revealed how much time, thought and care (in cahoots with my friends for reassurance) he put into choosing and making the ring for me.

After all the hysteria and excitement of the engagement and the ring died down, I was left thinking, what next? Where do I start? I better get moving, I’ve got a wedding to plan! Now, me being the person that I am – very organised, love to plan and love a good list of to-do’s – was left feeling slightly daunted. Not by the actual planning of the wedding, but planning a wedding while becoming a mum for the first time. 

Welcome!!!

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Welcome to my blog! My name is Corita and I am originally a Brummie but now live among the hustle & bustle in London; a city I am beginning to know and love. I've lived and worked here for over 3 years and this is definitely a place I would call home. Now - this blog! I've always enjoyed writing from a young age and have had a fleeting interest with the blogging world but never had the courage to take the leap and start my own; in fact I never thought of a subject worthy of putting pen to paper (or finger to keys). However, as I am getting older, not one but two new chapters in my life are beginning to unfold which has awakened my senses, got my juices flowing and really has me buzzing with creative energy. 

Number 1 - my long-term boyfriend of 7 years finally popped the question, so I face the prospect of planning a wedding and becoming a wife. 

Number 2 - to add to this excitement, I'm also going to become a mother this year. Which is equally if not even more daunting than this wedding!

So, this blog will be a diary (of some sort) of my journey to becoming a bride as well as a mother. I'll share my plans for the big day including things that have inspired me and also sources/suppliers that I come across along the way. As pregnancy and being a mum-to-be is also a major part of my life now, I will also ramble on about things related to motherhood too.

Hopefully this will be an interesting read for not only my family and friends but others too. I would love to hear your thoughts and comments so please keep in touch and get involved too xx