I hope you have a fabulous day, Bon, and I hope the weather is kind to you on your special day. I wish you many happy and healthy years together. Congratulations to you both .

Have a wonderful day and I hope everything goes really well (except for something you can look back on and laugh about.) Remember it is a day to enjoy, not to stress about.

orchid40 said:

I hope you have a fabulous day, Bon, and I hope the weather is kind to you on your special day. I wish you many happy and healthy years together. Congratulations to you both .

must you shout ?
i spose bon is in perth
- g’day OC40

G’day..Bon I know I wished you the best for the wedding earlier in the week, but I’ll say it again. Congrats and have a beaut day tomorrow. We’ll catch up next week after the event for all the details….maybe a photo or 2…can’t think why you’d want to be chatting to us on your honeymoon though…lol..

congrats bon and Other Half, hope its a good day.

Congrats Bonn and Mr Bonn. I hope you have a wonderful day :)

Have a lovely day tomorrow Bon. Hope everything runs smoothly and it’s a dream come true. :)

Awww thanks everyone :):) Have just popped in briefly, supposed to be writing my vows out neatly grin

so, do you think you will get much sleep tonight? :)

bluegreen said:

so, do you think you will get much sleep tonight? :)

I hope so, but who knows!! We’re both knackered already.

Whoops, well there’s the first thing gone wrong – forgot to give mum the receipt for the croquembouche, and she will be leaving to pick it up before I get to her house in the morning! :(

Have taken a photo of the receipt and emailed it to her, she will print it out. Hopefully that will be OK…

have a great day Bon

Thanks roughbarked :)

may the longtimme sun shine upon you
all love surround you
and let the pure light within you
guide your way onward

roughbarked said:

may the longtimme sun shine upon you
all love surround you
and let the pure light within you
guide your way onward

:D

My wish for the day is… may I not throw up :D

bon008 said:

roughbarked said:

may the longtime sun shine upon you
all love surround you
and let the pure light within you
guide your way onward

:D

My wish for the day is… may I not throw up :D

relax.. smile a lot.. and drink mainly water.. you’ll be fine.

hmm yes the flowers were already wilting..

roughbarked said:

hmm yes the flowers were already wilting..

Cheers roughbarked :) I’m off to bed, cya in a few days :)

Up and at’em, Bon!

Cheers

:)

roughbarked said:

hmm yes the flowers were already wilting..

looks like a real hippy wedding :)

All the best to you and your husband, Bon. Your probably doing the deed at this moment. Hope the nerves are quiet.

MrP and I have just been picking another ???kg of rosellas. Haven’t weighed them yet. I made Rosella Chutney yesterday. Haven’t tried it yet but it smells nice.

We have been getting some lovely rain up here. Fortunately we haven’t had any flooding but the Mary River is well and truly up and just under the bridge. More rain this arvo is predicted so who knows what’s next.

Got to make a mile of bikkies this a/noon. Don’t like doing them in the dull, humid weather because they lose their crispness so easily.

MrP is planting potatoes and capsicums in the new veg garden. Our mustard green manure crop didn’t do very well so we are going to ignore them and pretend we never even planted them.

Stay well everyone. Sing to your plants!

Buggerdammit! I didn’t mean to hyjack your thread Bon. Very sorry.

Bugga I’m late again.

Break a leg Bon. :)

Bubba Louie said:

Bugga I’m late again.

Break a leg Bon. :)

Congrats Bon, hope you and yours have a fantastic day!

Cheers,
pm

Thanks everyone for your well wishes – we had a fantastic day :)

Have a couple of photos already from my dad:

Now we’re pretty busy trying to get all packed for the trip down south.

bon008 said:

Thanks everyone for your well wishes – we had a fantastic day :)

Have a couple of photos already from my dad:

Now we’re pretty busy trying to get all packed for the trip down south.

That bloke’s a tall bugger!

bon008 said:

Thanks everyone for your well wishes – we had a fantastic day :)

Have a couple of photos already from my dad:

Now we’re pretty busy trying to get all packed for the trip down south.

Just beautiful Bon….. congrats darl’n

pain master said:

That bloke’s a tall bugger!

Sure is – particularly in a top hat :)

Thanks Lucky :)

bon008 said:

pain master said:

That bloke’s a tall bugger!

Sure is – particularly in a top hat :)

I agree, anyone wearing a three foot stove pipe top hat has gotta look tall….

the security dog looks pretty friendly :)

pain master said:

as H Lecter would say: “Love the Dress.”

bluegreen said:

the security dog looks pretty friendly :)

hehe :) She is, if you like dogs. If you don’t, she’s pretty scary.

so did all go well? did you get through the day without throwing up?

bluegreen said:

so did all go well? did you get through the day without throwing up?

Yep, everything went smoothly :)

I actually had an appalling night the night before – my stomach was really playing up, so I got no sleep, and the whole day before the ceremony I was feeling pretty awful. But then right at the point where things got completely flat out and I realised I had no time left for any relaxing (about half an hour before the ceremony) my stomach receded into the background. Then by the time we got to the reception, I was feeling pretty good, despite having had stuff all to eat all day and being completely knackered.

I woke up this morning and… drum roll my stomach felt FINE. I wasn’t really aware of it. That may not sound particularly exciting but oh my god it was incredible for me :)

bon008 said:

I woke up this morning and… drum roll my stomach felt FINE. I wasn’t really aware of it. That may not sound particularly exciting but oh my god it was incredible for me :)

you really appreciated feeling well after being unwell for a long time.

bluegreen said:

bon008 said:

I woke up this morning and… drum roll my stomach felt FINE. I wasn’t really aware of it. That may not sound particularly exciting but oh my god it was incredible for me :)

you really appreciated feeling well after being unwell for a long time.

Yep :) It’s now been about 28 hours since I last had a heat pack on my stomach.. and I’ve barely missed it :)

bon008 said:

bluegreen said:

bon008 said:

I woke up this morning and… drum roll my stomach felt FINE. I wasn’t really aware of it. That may not sound particularly exciting but oh my god it was incredible for me :)

you really appreciated feeling well after being unwell for a long time.

Yep :) It’s now been about 28 hours since I last had a heat pack on my stomach.. and I’ve barely missed it :)

I guess the pre wedding stress didn’t help, and now that is all done

bluegreen said:

I guess the pre wedding stress didn’t help, and now that is all done

Most definitely. I reckon if I am still unwell while down south next week, that’ll be a pretty good clue that there is still something medical (e.g. parasite or something) going on. If not, then I will persevere with the meditation and things to fix me silly brain up! :D

bon008 said:

Thanks everyone for your well wishes – we had a fantastic day :)

Have a couple of photos already from my dad:

Now we’re pretty busy trying to get all packed for the trip down south.

bon008 said:

Thanks everyone for your well wishes – we had a fantastic day :)

Have a couple of photos already from my dad:

Now we’re pretty busy trying to get all packed for the trip down south.

Doh! Trigger happy finger…let me try that again!
Lovely pics Bon!! What a fantastically non cliched wedding! I just love it! You guys look great!

bon008 said:

bluegreen said:

so did all go well? did you get through the day without throwing up?

Yep, everything went smoothly :)

I actually had an appalling night the night before – my stomach was really playing up, so I got no sleep, and the whole day before the ceremony I was feeling pretty awful. But then right at the point where things got completely flat out and I realised I had no time left for any relaxing (about half an hour before the ceremony) my stomach receded into the background. Then by the time we got to the reception, I was feeling pretty good, despite having had stuff all to eat all day and being completely knackered.

I woke up this morning and… drum roll my stomach felt FINE. I wasn’t really aware of it. That may not sound particularly exciting but oh my god it was incredible for me :)

You’ve lost a fair bit of weight with your illness by the looks of it, and you were pretty tiny to begin with (by my amazonian standards anyway). I hope they figure out what’s wrong with you or it just miraculously goes away on its own. Yay for no tummy troubles on the big day!

bon008 said:

Thanks everyone for your well wishes – we had a fantastic day :)

Have a couple of photos already from my dad:

Now we’re pretty busy trying to get all packed for the trip down south.

congrats – is this the ‘quarry amphitheatre ?
its a nice peaceful image.

Sorry I missed congratulating you on the day Bon, but WELL DONE..

And yes, you looked lovely!! 8^)

pepe said:

bon008 said:

Thanks everyone for your well wishes – we had a fantastic day :)

Have a couple of photos already from my dad:

Now we’re pretty busy trying to get all packed for the trip down south.

congrats – is this the ‘quarry amphitheatre ?
its a nice peaceful image.

These photos are of the lookout at the top of Reabold Hill. The Amphitheatre is further down the hill – will post some photos when we get them :)

We’re happily ensconced down south – I had planned to keep up with the forum while we’re here, but the internet connection is too slow. So I’ll just pop in every now and then :)

These photos are of the lookout at the top of Reabold Hill. The Amphitheatre is further down the hill – will post some photos when we get them :)
——————-
thanks bon
- the quarry amphitheatre appeals because it seems such a good way of rehabilitating a quarry.

pepe said:

the quarry amphitheatre appeals because it seems such a good way of rehabilitating a quarry.

It is a really gorgeous spot. They have ballet on every year and a few other shows as well – concerts and such.

Here’s their website:
http://www.quarryamphitheatre.com.au/

I hope the timing isn’t going to steal Bimbo’s thunder, but I just got around to putting my favourite wedding photos online.

Most of them are from the professional photographer:
http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n221/b_o_n_0_0_7/Wedding/ProfessionalPhotos/

These ones are from my dad and my brother:
http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n221/b_o_n_0_0_7/Wedding/DadsPhotos/

Still expecting some more photos to trickle in from friends :)

bon008 said:

I hope the timing isn’t going to steal Bimbo’s thunder, but I just got around to putting my favourite wedding photos online.

Most of them are from the professional photographer:
http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n221/b_o_n_0_0_7/Wedding/ProfessionalPhotos/

These ones are from my dad and my brother:
http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n221/b_o_n_0_0_7/Wedding/DadsPhotos/

Still expecting some more photos to trickle in from friends :)

Beautiful bon….looks so romantic….very regency! You were a beautiful bride! Your Mr Darcy looked pretty good too! :)

I’ll bet Mr Bon felt like the luckiest guy on the planet, you are one of the most beautiful brides I’ve ever seen.
What a great feel your wedding had, judging from the photos. :)

bon008 said:

I hope the timing isn’t going to steal Bimbo’s thunder, but I just got around to putting my favourite wedding photos online.

Most of them are from the professional photographer:
http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n221/b_o_n_0_0_7/Wedding/ProfessionalPhotos/

These ones are from my dad and my brother:
http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n221/b_o_n_0_0_7/Wedding/DadsPhotos/

Still expecting some more photos to trickle in from friends :)

I really liked your wedding. It looks unusual in the nicest way and I loved your choice of colour for the dresses.

Really lovely Bon.

Mass reply following.. :)

Thanks Anne :) We didn’t really carry the theme any further than the outfits and the invites, but it was a pretty funny feeling playing quoits (at the reception) in regency attire :) Really glad OH talked me into the fancy outfits – when else will I indulge myself with a dress like that?

Thanks Horty :) What we were aiming for was fun and relaxed, particularly at the reception, and I think it worked out that way. Speaking of how Mr Bon (hehehe!! first time I’ve said that :) felt.. did I tell you guys the story of my make up trial? ROFL. Let’s just say it’s a good thing I had a trial!

Thanks pom and bubba :) I don’t know if it was unusual but it was “us” – first time in my life that I’ve actually wanted to go to a party!

I can only manage a quick pop in today, but I just really had to add my bit Bon.

What a breath of fresh air it is, for someone like me (who see’s wedding photo’s on a daily basis) to see a different style of wedding. Absolutely love the dress, and the theme.
Still can’t get over the giant of a husband you have :)

I’m so over the traditional white dress etc. If I ever got married I would do something different like you have. But after being engaged for 21 years I can’t see it happening…LOL… yep we forgot to get married :)

Muschee said:

I can only manage a quick pop in today, but I just really had to add my bit Bon.

What a breath of fresh air it is, for someone like me (who see’s wedding photo’s on a daily basis) to see a different style of wedding. Absolutely love the dress, and the theme.
Still can’t get over the giant of a husband you have :)

I’m so over the traditional white dress etc. If I ever got married I would do something different like you have. But after being engaged for 21 years I can’t see it happening…LOL… yep we forgot to get married :)

hehehe :) That’s a pretty impressive effort :)

Thanks :) It didn’t really feel to me like we were doing anything so different, but I guess I haven’t been to that many weddings so the “norm” wasn’t really ingrained in me – and I have become an avid follower of offbeatbride.com :D

Oh yeh, and the only other wedding I’ve been involved in (as a bridesmaid – I’ve attended a few since then) was also a bit … different :) The boys wore fantastic satinny, puffy pirate shirts, and the girls wore medieval dresses – the bride’s was pale blue.

Bride’s mum made the cake (shaped like abridge – they’re engineers!), and the food was a sausage sizzle :)

I was severely tempted by the idea of a sausage sizzle, but Mr Bon is a bit of a foodie so that was vetoed. We had a delicious, mostly vegetarian, partially organic buffet instead.

Congratulations!

From the photos it looks like a fantastic wedding day.

nighteyes said:

Congratulations! From the photos it looks like a fantastic wedding day.

i agree – beautiful setting and beautiful couple.

pepe said:

nighteyes said:

Congratulations! From the photos it looks like a fantastic wedding day.

i agree – beautiful setting and beautiful couple.

Thanks pepe and nighteyes :)

bon008 said:

Thanks Horty :) What we were aiming for was fun and relaxed, particularly at the reception, and I think it worked out that way. Speaking of how Mr Bon (hehehe!! first time I’ve said that :) felt.. did I tell you guys the story of my make up trial? ROFL. Let’s just say it’s a good thing I had a trial!

I’m hoping to stumble upon that story on my way to the top. If not, please spill. :)

The photos say “Fun, relaxed, quirky, a hint of nature and full of laughter and joy.” I’d say you succeeded in your aim. :)

Muschee said:

I can only manage a quick pop in today, but I just really had to add my bit Bon.

What a breath of fresh air it is, for someone like me (who see’s wedding photo’s on a daily basis) to see a different style of wedding. Absolutely love the dress, and the theme.
Still can’t get over the giant of a husband you have :)

I’m so over the traditional white dress etc. If I ever got married I would do something different like you have. But after being engaged for 21 years I can’t see it happening…LOL… yep we forgot to get married :)

Engaged for 21 years? Holy moly! That’s a LONG engagement!

hortfurball said:

bon008 said:

Thanks Horty :) What we were aiming for was fun and relaxed, particularly at the reception, and I think it worked out that way. Speaking of how Mr Bon (hehehe!! first time I’ve said that :) felt.. did I tell you guys the story of my make up trial? ROFL. Let’s just say it’s a good thing I had a trial!

I’m hoping to stumble upon that story on my way to the top. If not, please spill. :)

In that case I probably never mentioned it, or it got lost in chat. He basically just spent about 4 hours staring at me, trying to get used to me + makeup!! I had a pretty similar reaction when the lady put all the makeup on – but I did get her to tone down the eyeliner and the lipstick, so I had two advantages over OH – I had seen it looking even MORE extreme, and I had a bit longer to get used to it. Anyway, when he got home from work he said something like “what happened to you? What did she do to your eyes??” and sat next to me on the couch for about an hour and a half trying to get used to it.

Then we went to a movie, and when we came out afterwards he had to get used to it all over again!!

I thought it was absolutely hilarious. The only other time I’ve worn makeup (apart from a very light dusting of mineral powder stuff) was when I was a bridesmaid. I can’t imagine how hilarious it would have been if I hadn’t had a trial and OH had had the same freaked out reaction as I walked down the aisle grin