- Waking up alone in my hotel room at 5.30am.
- Forcing myself to stay in bed until my alarm went off.
- Making myself a cup of tea.
- Informing all of twitter and facebook that it was wedding day. You know, just in case they had forgotten.
- Taking a shower.
- Sipping tea with my sister.
- Sitting cross-legged on the bed while my hairdresser {and friend} Barbara set to work on my bridesmaids.
- Feeling a little lost when I found myself with nothing to do.
- Hugging Eliza Claire.
- Opening a gift from my almost husband.
- Curling Izzy’s hair.
- Gasping at how beautiful the bouquets were when my friend {and florist} Hayley delivered them all to my room.
- Inwardly breathing a sigh of relief when Katy arrived to do my makeup.
- Getting lost in all the comings and goings of the morning.
- Wondering what Mr LA was doing.
- Loving the sight of my Mum in her finery.
- Feeling grateful to those who made me eat something.
- Having my hair done.
- Feeling more than a little star struck when a certain wedding blogger came gliding elegantly into my room.
- Realising it was time to get into my dress.
- Stealing a moment with two of my bridesmaids in the bathroom.
- Stepping out into the hotel room, standing in front of the window as wintery sunlight streamed in and waiting patiently for my Mum to fasten my dress.
- Wondering if it was all real.
- Feeling more beautiful than I have ever felt in my life.
- Admiring my bridesmaids as they readied themselves to leave for the venue.
- Feeling very blessed to have such amazing women in my life and knowing that their love and support extends far beyond the realms of my wedding day.
- Suddenly finding myself alone in my room with Izzy.
- Being aware of how precious the moment was and wondering if she will remember it in years to come.
- Taking a call from my Bonus Dad down in reception.
- Slipping my coat on, taking Izzy’s hand in mine and stepping out into the corridor.
- Feeling like an old Hollywood movie star as I climed into the black Rolls Royce that would take us to the wedding venue.
- Pulling into Pinewood Studios and arriving outside Heatherden Hall.
- Being told to hang back as we were early. I’m always early. For everything.
- Bursting into tears when the registrar asked me to spell my Dad’s name.
- Watching Jesse throw a tantrum on the floor.
- Commenting that this is probably why people wait until AFTER they’re married to have children.
- Linking arms with my Bonus Dad and waiting for our cue.
To be continued…
Loveaudrey xxx
BEST post ever- cannot wait for the next installment! And the photo booth photo is amazing amazing xxxx
Thank you 🙂 The booth was a complete surprise from my parents. It was so much fun and all the guests loved it!
Loveaudrey xxx
you look amazing!! can’t wait for the next post. 🙂 x
Thank you, I felt amazing 🙂
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Love it. Congratulations mrs x
Oh you tease! Can’t wait to hear more xxx
Oh there will be plenty more 😉 I am SO excited for your day now, it really is the most amazing experience.
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You tease, I was there, I know what happened, but I want MORE! Love this though, got me all misty eyed and emotional again! I bloody love you Mrs Shanahan xxx
And I love you 🙂
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Congratulations!
Sounds like the best weekend…so far!
You look beautiful, hope to see some more pictures soon.
Congratulations Mr and Mrs LA
E x
Thank you, it really was wonderful. I didn’t expect the day to feel quite so magical, it really took me by surprise.
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Congrats again, been waiting for this post! xxx
Congratulations <3 I can't wait to hear more about it! 🙂 xxxxx
So exciting! I bet you’re both in the “dream state” at the moment!
Cannot wait for the next post! 😀 xxxx
We certainly haven’t quite come back down to earth yet. Mr LA went back to work today but we both admitted that we can’t stop thinking about Saturday. It was just such an amazing day 🙂
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Congratulations! Beautiful pictures! Can’t wait to hear/see more! x
Congratulations!! I am so beyond happy for both of you! It sounds like an amazing day, you look divine and appropriately Audrey worthy in all pictures I’ve seen thus far!!
Cannot wait for the next post….we want more!!
Congrats again. Can’t wait to read the next post!xx
Ok, who turned on the eye taps?! Beautiful post with some very poignant moments noted there. I’m certain Izzy will remember that moment, as will you and maybe one day things will be reversed as you wait with her before her wedding, who knows? 🙂
Very much looking forward to the next part of your amazing day. x
So so excited to see more pictures. The two of you are just adorable. Love the photo booth shots. x
Yaay! SO happy for you. Can’t wait for the next installment. You look absolutely gorgeous 🙂 what lipstick did you go for in the end? (This is important to me haha!) I truly hope you guys are enjoying your first week of married life, sending you lots of love. xxx
Mascara ruined already! Happy tears because I can just feel your excitement xxx
I’m literally filling up what a lovely post can’t wait for part 2 xx
awww, you look beautiful! congratulations! and you made me cry with that line about your Dad… he was there, I bet 😉
Ah, I am so excited for the next installment. Simply wonderful x
Oh crap, teary again! I’m NEVER going to be able to read Emma’s report, am I? It was such an amazing day, and one that I will cherish forever (I’m going to hug those memories to me whenever work gets stressful!) Love you, Mrs S!
Congrats, love! You looked AH-MAZING!
Congrats!! I’m getting married in less then 3 months. I think our dresses look pretty similar… I can’t wait to see more pix of your big day. 🙂