tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post8502956310008738952..comments2024-01-06T11:19:53.852+00:00Comments on Kate Walker: 40 for 40 Annie WestKate Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17277223651288830541noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-44045625460908889502013-07-27T08:22:10.933+01:002013-07-27T08:22:10.933+01:00Kandy, thank you so much for that advice. It chime...Kandy, thank you so much for that advice. It chimes with what we're thinking too. <br /><br />How lovely of you for your soon to be niece to ask for your help in organising the dress and so on for her special day! What a thrill that must have been. Must say I had to blink back a tear when I saw my girl in the lovely dress she's chosen.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-54519093145058054642013-07-27T07:56:40.896+01:002013-07-27T07:56:40.896+01:00Congratulations to Kate and your so-nice husband o...Congratulations to Kate and your so-nice husband on your 40th! Hope we will see you both again in Australia before too long...<br />Always nice to see your smile, Annie!<br />How wonderful to be organising your daughter's wedding. I look forward to my own daughter's one day!<br />I had such fun helping with our nephew's wedding a few years back. In particular his darling then fiancee asked me to help her with her dress, etc, as her mother and sisters were in another country. I worked in magazines at the time, and thoroughly enjoyed "styling" her for her "big day". She looked so beautiful!<br /> It was a very simple, happy, sincere wedding that didn't put anyone in debt for years.<br />From their experience, and from my own simple wedding, my best advice is not to get "guilted into" all the expensive bells and whistles that you don't really need but the wedding industry promotes as essentials. Sounds like that's what your daughter wants, anyway!<br />Best of luck for a wonderful wedding that the mother of the bride will enjoy too!Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-67893700902400443942013-07-26T11:27:48.344+01:002013-07-26T11:27:48.344+01:00Aw, thank you, Sharon. I have to agree about some ...Aw, thank you, Sharon. I have to agree about some of the huge, fancy weddings. It's about what's at the heart of the ceremony, isn't it? I figure that the rest of us are there to share that moment and are in the mood to be happy so it should go well.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-50292397116420685792013-07-26T10:44:16.459+01:002013-07-26T10:44:16.459+01:00(waving) to Annie and Kate! Congratulations again...(waving) to Annie and Kate! Congratulations again to you and the BM on your 40th, Kate! Something to celebrate!<br /><br />Annie, as someone who eloped rather than do the big-wedding thing, I'm probably not that well qualified to give you organising tips for the big day! LOL<br /><br />I think the thing I would say is - keep it all reasonable! I see some of the scarily expensive weddings these days and I can't help wondering whether the people having them have lost track of what they're actually there for. It's about the commitment to each other, not who can order the most extravagant trimmings.<br /><br />Anyway, I wish you all a fabulous day and lots of wonderful memories!Sharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-44755358893802595622013-07-26T10:20:00.177+01:002013-07-26T10:20:00.177+01:00Vanessa - I'm trying to imagine getting marrie...Vanessa - I'm trying to imagine getting married with a hurricane bearing down on you. What an opening for a story! Perhaps you should use it as inspiration for a book.<br /><br />Thanks so much for the good wishes! It is indeed a special venue.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-72032823809353772142013-07-26T10:18:31.834+01:002013-07-26T10:18:31.834+01:00Mary, those are definitely words of wisdom. I like...Mary, those are definitely words of wisdom. I like the idea of keeping it simple. Much less to go wrong! Thanks.<br />Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-37396017304476919902013-07-26T09:57:21.997+01:002013-07-26T09:57:21.997+01:00Congratulations on 40 years of marriage, Kate! Tha...Congratulations on 40 years of marriage, Kate! That lovely photo of Annie always makes me smile too. <br /><br />Annie, the location of the wedding looks perfect. I just know it's going to be a wonderful day for your family.<br /><br />My wedding was a "destination" wedding. It was a little nerve-racking to organise the details from afar, and a few things didn't go to plan on the day. But we decided not to dwell on what went wrong (like an approaching hurricane!), and just enjoyed the celebration. <br /><br />Vanessa Barneveldhttp://www.vanessabarneveld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-41437568681616721982013-07-26T09:29:47.009+01:002013-07-26T09:29:47.009+01:00Keep things as simple as possible. I think that yo...Keep things as simple as possible. I think that you can relax and enjoy the day more if you are not stressed out about detail after detail. Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-37022205777330374712013-07-26T08:02:02.136+01:002013-07-26T08:02:02.136+01:00Hi Eli,
For some reason Blogger has eaten my resp...Hi Eli,<br /><br />For some reason Blogger has eaten my response. I hope the right one comes along for you soon.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-73669473649623398052013-07-26T08:01:08.523+01:002013-07-26T08:01:08.523+01:00Cheryl, thanks for the good wishes! I love the ide...Cheryl, thanks for the good wishes! I love the idea of the day spa close to the event. I'm sure she'd love that too. As for the comfy shoe option - how brilliant! I love these suggestions.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-53950728551784798522013-07-26T04:59:23.571+01:002013-07-26T04:59:23.571+01:00Annie, huge congratulations on your daughter's...Annie, huge congratulations on your daughter's upcoming marriage! Try not to stress (hard not to, I know) so maybe take time out with your daughter at a day spa just before the wedding and do all those girly things. :) The wedding will be over so quickly and you will forget some things, so make sure you get lots of photos. <br /><br />My d-i-l had baskets of thongs (flip flops) for guests to change out of their uncomfortable shoes. They were a great hit, especially when dancing for a long time.<br /><br />Have a fabulous night and much happiness to you all.Cheryl Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08545521488947790978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-12357923752757103282013-07-26T02:17:39.148+01:002013-07-26T02:17:39.148+01:00Hi Annie :)
I haven't plan any because I'...Hi Annie :)<br /><br />I haven't plan any because I'm still waiting for my right one :DEli Yantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207823134263812836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-80543828834127991812013-07-25T22:51:57.307+01:002013-07-25T22:51:57.307+01:00Kaelee, that sounds like a marvellous night out. I...Kaelee, that sounds like a marvellous night out. I bet you enjoyed yourselves. Yes to the fond memories idea. I suspect that will be the way of things. I wonder what they will be? Hopefully not the mother of the bride tripping over onto the cake!Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-15851745001031634002013-07-25T22:49:51.267+01:002013-07-25T22:49:51.267+01:00Hi Anna. Thanks for dropping by. Hey, as an ex-wed...Hi Anna. Thanks for dropping by. Hey, as an ex-wedding organiser perhaps you'd like to stop by and lend me a hand with this. I'm sure it would be a snip for you! Please...?<br /><br />I hear you on taking time out to enjoy. I definitely will.<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words about 'Imprisoned'. I love hearing it described as a corker!Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-61446549376278132192013-07-25T22:47:42.860+01:002013-07-25T22:47:42.860+01:00Laney, I think you've hit the nail on the head...Laney, I think you've hit the nail on the head about agreeing with a smile to what the bridal pair want. After all, it's their day. And things have changed so much since I was married. The wedding industry seems to have burgeoned! It's interesting to see reactions when the bride says she wants it to be kept simple. Well, except for the cake, which, while simple seems to be a bit of a challenge...Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-89161615760289252622013-07-25T22:44:45.363+01:002013-07-25T22:44:45.363+01:00Hi BN100. Thanks for stopping by.Hi BN100. Thanks for stopping by.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-40058197739853137602013-07-25T22:44:08.764+01:002013-07-25T22:44:08.764+01:00Hi Maria. Thanks for the good wishes. I may need t...Hi Maria. Thanks for the good wishes. I may need them. I hope you enjoy 'Imprisoned by a Vow'!Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-26356785181026228662013-07-25T22:43:02.612+01:002013-07-25T22:43:02.612+01:00Susanne, what a great tip about petrol. The weddin...Susanne, what a great tip about petrol. The wedding is in the vineyards, not near home and not near petrol and you're so right about the running around. I'm glad you mentioned this as it's the sort of thing that just might get forgotten in the rush!<br /><br />Laughing at the music issue. I think it's going to be an interesting mix of music given bride and groom's tastes, but definitely we'll need to include something for a bridal waltz. I wonder what would be a good tune for that.<br /><br />Thanks, I'm enjoying the lead up, even though it's a bit frantic.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-29189680369734207642013-07-25T22:23:04.330+01:002013-07-25T22:23:04.330+01:00I was at a dinner theater last night. The play was...I was at a dinner theater last night. The play was My Big Fat Calgary Wedding. We were talking with another couple we met about our wedding and their wedding. The points that stood out the most were the unexpected things that happened and how they turned out to be among our fondest memories. So I've just got to agree with Sally and say don't stress over things too much. Enjoy the day and if something doesn't go just right it will probably become a fond memory in the future.Kaeleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897964695988614355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-77261989751565296542013-07-25T20:29:47.369+01:002013-07-25T20:29:47.369+01:00Hi Kate! Hi Annie! Look at this, two of my favorit...Hi Kate! Hi Annie! Look at this, two of my favorite people in one spot. Congratulations again, Kate. Annie, how exciting about the wedding coming up in your own family! Did you know I used to run functions for a hotel and did weddings pretty much every Saturday for a year? Saw lots of different brides and different weddings - all lovely. I think you have to remember that while there's lots to do, you're not a machine and you need to slow down occasionally to enjoy the journey. You'll only be the mother of the bride once. Have fun! Congratulations on IMPRISONED BY A VOW - it's a corker! Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-17866022291944132682013-07-25T18:08:33.337+01:002013-07-25T18:08:33.337+01:00Hi Annie (and Kate)!
Lovely blog. Good luck with ...Hi Annie (and Kate)!<br />Lovely blog. Good luck with the preparations!<br />Things are so different today. When I wed 32 years ago, my mom handled most of the arrangements on the day of the wedding (but my husband and I chose everything ahead of time). I was free to sleep in and just enjoy my day, which was nice as a bride. Today, I would choose/order/pay for the majority of things myself (with my husband, of course) until the big day, and THEN have everything delegated to various people: flowers, rings, photographer, church, decorations, etc. Perhaps you too can help in the delegation department. (This has worked for me when planning various other parties through the years....)<br />Sally was right about not sweating the small stuff; all that matters is that they wed, and the rest, as Susanne said, provides fodder for years to come.<br />My suggestion is to agree with everything suggested by the bride/groom, whether you agree or not, complete with smiles galore. Happy breeds happy (or something like that).Laney4https://www.blogger.com/profile/06990122242183752771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-5137321457474952452013-07-25T15:49:24.990+01:002013-07-25T15:49:24.990+01:00No, I haven'tNo, I haven'tbn100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-23659984897598551302013-07-25T13:35:42.681+01:002013-07-25T13:35:42.681+01:00Hi Kate and Annie
Best of luck with your wedding ...Hi Kate and Annie<br /><br />Best of luck with your wedding arrangements Annie. Your lovely book is next on my TBR pile.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977676093756206414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-80754479564572448992013-07-25T12:21:20.269+01:002013-07-25T12:21:20.269+01:00Two things spring to mind: as the bride-to-be, I w...Two things spring to mind: as the bride-to-be, I was doing so much running around that I ran out of petrol a couple of days before the ceremony. Keeping a full tank of petrol is really helpful! <br />The other--don't leave the organising of the music to the groom. The DJ we ended up with didn't even have a proper wedding waltz for us to dance to! Although in the end, it didn't matter too much, and has provided much fodder for jokes over the years!<br />Have fun and enjoy every moment of the lead-up to the big day.Susanne Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449903356992932163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-77118703060786581962013-07-25T12:04:25.000+01:002013-07-25T12:04:25.000+01:00Hi Sally. What terrific advice. Thank you! You'...Hi Sally. What terrific advice. Thank you! You're so right. Things change, don't they, and even if the end result isn't exactly as planned, who's to know. I suspect that our good friends and family will be so happy to celebrate this special occasion that they'll simply be in the mood to have a good time. Thanks for the congratulations.Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.com