I’ve tried to think of something profound and meaningful to write on this, the eve of our wedding, but my brain is so full of last minute details for the big day that I simply can’t. So I’ll share a quick story. Some of you will know it, some of you won’t, but it’s sort of the tale of how we got here, Carl and I, one day away from getting married…
8 years ago I went to a birthday party.
I agonised over my outfit choice beforehand, strutting in front of my sister in multiple ensembles and asking her how each one looked. I settled on a pair of dark grey trousers and a pale blue sweater, worn with a pretty pair of pale blue pumps with a huge black bow on them. I gave myself a generous spritz of Davidorff Cool Water before I left the house too.
I had a huge crush on the birthday boy. I was convinced he wasn’t interested in me. Not like that anyway. We were friends, that’s all.
I was wrong.
We kissed.
I spent the night. I can remember leaning out of his bedroom window for a post-coital cigarette as the sun came up over West London.
A few hours later, I got dressed, said an awkward goodbye, and did the walk of shame back home.
Tomorrow the only walk I’ll be doing is the one that will take me down the aisle to marry him.
All pictures my own, apart from the final image ~ photography copyright (c) 2011 Eliza Claire
*wipes away tears* You’ve no idea just how honoured I am to be able to watch the most perfect couple I know become husband and wife tomorrow. You and Carl are so made for each other, this is just perfect 🙂
Happy Birthday Mr S 🙂 xxx
I hope you have the most perfect day. Enjoy every second of it. 🙂 xx
Have the most amazing day, take time out to absorb it and make sure we all get to see loads of photos. Will be thinking of you! xxx
*wells up* I’m so happy for you all. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed following the build up to Carl and you getting married. I can’t wait to see you all in your finery and I just know you are going to love being a wife. Marriage really is magical 🙂
And don’t underestimate what a big day it is for the little ones. Noah was the youngest and only 3 when we wed, and it amazes me that even to this day he’ll say things like “this hotel is like OUR wedding one… I love this cake, it’s pretty like OUR wedding one” It’s just amazing. I wish you all the luck, health and happiness in the world. xox
What a fabulous story- I must admit I shed a tear reading this. I have enjoyed reading your journey so much, I can’t believe you are just one day away from your magical day. Enjoy every minute – cannot wait to see and hear all about it xx
Those photos made me cry! So excited for you my lovely xxx
So excited and happy for you! Can’t wait to read your posts after the big day. All the best and I hope you have a fantastic day tomorrow xxx
Congratulations, I’m so excited for you! Savour all the magical moments of the special day will bring xxx
What a lovely post!
Hope you have the most magical day, I wish you both all the happiness in the world.
Congratulations
E xxx
I should be ironing! Instead I’m sat here with a tear in my eye and a warm fuzzy feeling.
Being married feels wonderful, even when you’ve been together a long time (our “engagement” was 10 years!)
Sending you the warmest of wishes for a future filled with love and happiness. I will be thinking of you tomorrow 😀 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Oh my gosh, my favourite photo is the masquerade ball one, you look so stunning and izzy so cute (and carl very dashing!)
I know that all your hard work and stress will pay off and the four of you will have the most magical day in the world! I’ve said it before but you’ve really inspired me to get properly going with my wedding preparations, and I cant wait to see the pictures!!
Best wishes now and for your future as a happily married family!
Lauren xx
Amazing! What lovely photos! So excited for you, have the most perfect day tomorrow & absolutely can’t wait to hear all about it and see pictures. xxxxxxxxxx
I hope tomorrow goes perfectly for you both, congratulations 🙂 xx
I am so so happy for you Franky, I really am, and I’m sure tomorrow will be absolutely perfect! Wishing you both the loveliest of days and I look forward to reading all about it when you post about it (I am sure you will :)) This post made me tear up a little, it’s all just so lovely 🙂 xxx
I read this post this morning on the way to work and it really brightened up my day… I couldn’t comment from my phone so had to pop back on to wish you all the very best for tomorrow.
I’m so happy for you both and wish you all the love, health and happiness in the world.
I can’t wait to read all about your big day and hope you love every second of it!
Toni
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Toni
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I cried reading this! I am so excited about your wedding, Franky. I can’t wait to see you do that walk down the aisle, I can’t wait to meet your family, and I can’t wait to hear you take your vows. Sob!
Happy Birthday, Carl xx
Awww this post is amazing! I’m so so happy for you and hope you the MOST brilliant, magical day tomorrow (I know you will). Cannot wait to read all about it xx
What a beautiful story.Good luck and congrats on you both.A big praise to true love.I hope we get to see beautiful wedding pics soon.xx
ohhh, your story made me cry! Well, that and the pictures….I’m such a sucker for a good old love story, and thats definitely it! Hoping today is just as lovely and perfect for you!
Aww that’s beautiful 🙂 Hope you’ve both had the most wonderful day xx
Such a lovely story! I hope you’ve had a wonderful day xxx
Feel so emotional looking at these. Such a lovely post – can’t wait to see THE pics! 😀
Nic xxx
Awwww, that is so beautiful, you really are the most perfect couple ever..! Really hope I’m as lucky as you one day..!! Wishing you all the happiness and love in the whole universe..!! Xxxx