The more I think about it, the more I dislike the phrase, ‘back to reality’. I’m hearing it a fair bit recently though, from myself and others.
I went back to work today, after 3.7 weeks off. Reality is not so bad. I was actually kind of looking forward to it this morning, and I’m especially looking forward to getting back into my normal routine. Still, it’s a bit sad now that all the festivities are over. I’ve wondered if I’ll feel that post-wedding ‘what do I do with all my time now?’ sadness. I’ve got a lot to look forward to though, the coming weekends are almost always busy, so I don’t think I will!
Things I’m looking forward to in the near future…
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows tonight
- One of my bridesmaid’s engagement party this weekend
- A friend’s wedding in December
- Muse concert in December
- Christmas! I’m going to put up our tree next weekend
- Receiving our wedding photos and choosing an album!
I also have to sort out my dress. When I bought it I thought I’d probably sell it after. I’ve changed my mind. I’m going to keep it. It’s dirty though, from walking through the vineyards and dirt, so I need to get it cleaned. I’ve received a couple of quotes from bridal gown cleaners, and it’s expensive. I thought all my payments were over! Quotes have ranged from $295 to $450. Isn’t that excessive? It’s not beaded, there is no lace, it has minimal structure… I’ll see what a regular dry cleaner quotes. I don’t want to risk it getting ruined by a cheaper place, but I don’t want to leave it dirty.
What did you do with your gown? Did you have it professionally cleaned? And did you experience a post-wedding low?
(And in other news, Prince William & Kate Middleton’s engagement! Aw. I think it’s lovely he gave her Diana’s ring. Already I’ve gone from getting comments of ‘your ring is similar to Princess Diana’s!’ to ‘your ring is similar to Kate’s!’ 
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I remember the day after our wedding we had a bbq at our place, I was so exhausted and vague but felt as though a weight had been lifted. I loved that we could just be..
My wedding gown is still hanging up dirty, we’re coming up to our 2 year anniversary ;S. It’s sunray pleated and they wanted to charge me $6 per pleat! That would seriously be close to $600!! I don’t think so.. Mum suggested just dipping it in the bathtub at home, I’m too scared to.
How was Hungerford Hill? Were you happy with them?
Wow that’s expensive! It’s crazy after spending so much on a dress, you’ve then got cleaning bills to consider!
Hungerford Hill (specifically Muse Restaurant) exceeded our expectations – they were amazing
Bah! Care factor = zero in regards to this royal wedding business!
As you know, my wedding gown is also still hanging up dirty. Haha! And I felt extreme post wedding lows but that was more so after the album was picked and everything was done. It just felt so FINAL. But I got over it! Haha
Haha! Maybe dirty isn’t so bad… Have you noticed if it’s going yellow or discolouring at all from being in the wardrobe, or is it still fine?
Hehe sadly I think dry cleaning is quite expensive for a wedding dress. Mine was pretty clean and they couldn’t get one mark out. I think if you have your own box and acid free tissue paper then it’s cheaper by $50. It never stops does it?
Champies, I got my wedding dress done at Lawrence Drycleaners in Easties. Can’t remember how much it was, maybe $200 or $300 and they put it in a box for you.
Thanks Noddy! I did find a reasonable place though (still haven’t done it yet!!)