It’s official!!!
Hi there!
Thanks for popping in.
Oh boy! Have we got news for you !!
It’s official now.
This afternoon we locked in on the day, the place –
and even the music…
About six months from now, after a rather long engagement,
Dave and I are finally tying the knot.
And if the Christmas decorations at the venue are anything to go by, it will certainly be a wedding to remember!!
Excited now.
I was quite anxious before the meeting with the planner,
because there’s so much to do – and so much else going on at Clarity Towers! I was getting into a right spin.
But she obviously does this for a living, whereas we don’t!
And within an hour, we knew when, how, where and who!!!
Simples.
REALLY excited now !!
Plan A: ceremony outside.
Plan B: in case it rains, ceremony inside !
I reckon I could do her job with a little training!
I wanted to share the happy news with you.
It will be a small, intimate affair.
Not a lion of a wedding, rather a kitten compared to some.
But it’s sure to be a lovely one.
I will try not to bore you in the run up to it, but forgive me for being so psyched today.
But now I must get to bed. Up early tomorrow.
Going to Germany with Mum, to get our Christmas shopping.
And don’t tell me you can buy all that lovely Lebkuchen and Bratwurst at Lidls. I know! But it’s not the same as a long weekend with Mutti in the Fatherland, is it?!
I wonder whether the trolleys will fit in the hotel lift this time….
Remember that escapade??
I think that one will go down in history as the funniest shopping trip with Mutter EVER.
I’ll keep you posted…. Love & Hugs, |
153 thoughts on “It’s official!!!”
Many congratulations..pleased I no longer need to keep your secret. Don't be eating too much this weekend with your Mum or you will be sorry when you can't get into THAT dress.
Have a superb weekend I hope it's even better than last year.xxxxc
Well, Well, Well!!Herzliche Glückwünsche!!! Euch beiden alles Liebe und Gute!!! Und viel Spass beim Einkaufen!!!
Wow where did that come from. Congratulations xxx
What lovely news !!! Congratulations !!!
Congratulations to you and Dave. Huge Hugs. ❤️ x
Wonderful news – many congratulations!
There is me feeling accomplished with me cards all done and look at you!! Congratulations Barbara and Dave. Fabulous news xx
Good For You!!!!
Congratulations to you both, Dont worry about boring us with details. You can never have too much of a good wedding I say.
Fantastic, so pleased for you. Can't wait to hear all about your weekend with your mum, it's always a laugh. I think the most I laughed was the time you managed to lock yourself out of the hotel at something like 6am. Temperature well below freezing and you just wearing pyjamas, so funny xx
Oh Yes!!! I remember that!!! What a caper that was!!!!
Aawwwww ……. congratulations to you both x x x
Really pleased that you have put your plans in place. It will be a truely special day for you both.
Congratulations to you both, it looks a lovely place! Enjoy your shopping with mum…sounds fun.xxx
Oh wow congratulations to your both. That venue looks stunning. I for one will am looking forward to hearing all about it. The day will be fabulous. Enjoy your time away with your mum I know you will have lots of fun together. Take care. Hugs Jackie
Great news. Many congratulations to both. ;~}
Congratulations to you both ! About time I reckon! Have a lovely weekend with your Mum! Xxx
How exciting! Congratulations to you both! Have a lovely trip with your Mum. Take care xx
Congratulations to you both
Sooo exciting! Congratulations to you and Dave. How could we ever forget that escapade? Have a wonderful weekend away with your Mum. Love to you all. Xxx
Well those from said shop will be to replace those you have nibbled before christmas/new year lol I loved the xmas markets in Berlin am gonna have to take my son back there sometime and show him where he was born + lived xx Congrats on finally selecting your big day, Mutter + Grace can finally get their BIG hats for the day xx
Hi Barbara
Oh what fabulous news, well done to you both, I think it’s going to be small, intimate full of love and just perfect. Have a wonderful weekend with your mum, you two, the trolly and the hotel lift, I still laugh at the story when I remember it. Wrap up warm the pair of you and have a safe journey.
Love Diane xxxx
How exciting on all counts! Our third grandson was born this afternoon, so it's celebrations all round! When reading your blog about the trip to Germany, the first thing that popped into my head was I wonder what will happen this year! I still chuckle at the trolleys! Have a great time and the news for next year is fantastic!
Congratulations xx
Congratulations to both of you. Enjoy your trip in Germany. Missing the Alsacian Christmas market. May be next year…
Love
Laurence xx
Congratulations to you both, the venue look breathtaking.
Look forward to your report back from your German trip, you and your mum had me in stitches last year, enjoy and have a lovely time. Xxx
Many congratulations and enjoy the weekend. Xx
Congratulations to you both – in advance! We so needed some happy news amidst all the soon and gloom. Wishingvyou both all tge happiness in the worked x
Fantastic news – you're making an honest man of him at last!! I hope all the planning goes really smoothly, and that the sunshine I've booked makes a timely appearance. Congratulations x
Brilliant news, congratulations to you and Dave. Perfect venue, perfect couple. Have a super weekend with your lovely Mum, don't forget them winter woollies. Safe travelling, looking forward to hearing all about your escapades. So funny last time,xxx
Hi Barb,
That is fabulous news – the best I've heard for a while ( even bears the consultant telling me he'll do my op!) I am really pleased for you both and I'm sure that the wedding may be small but there will be so much love. You and Dave make a fabulous couple ant the venue looks gorgeous. Well done !
Have a brilliant weekend with your Mum – can't wait to hear what the terrible twosome get up to this year! Sending lots of love and hugs to you and Dave,Alison xxxx
Yaaay!! So so pleased for you both – it has been a long time coming and now finally a date!!! Many many congratulations. Enjoy the trip with your Mum – I am sure it will be as eventful as ever!! Lol xxxxx
Oh what lovely news! Congratulations to you both, and hope all the plans go well Have a lovely time with your mum – she will need a new hat now!!! Xx
Super news on this cold and frosty evening. Congratulations to you both.
Have a lovely weekend shopping with your mum. I was remembering the lovely Christmas shop I spent hours in in Berlin this summer. Wish I'd had a bigger suitcase with me
Have a great time.
Congratulations you two!
Fantastic news. Many congratulations. I know you lead a very hectic life but try to get some 'me time' so you can enjoy the preparations. Have a super time with your mum. Love to you all. Xxx
Great news, congratulations to you both. Have a lovely weekend with your mum, try not too get into too much mischief xx
Congratulations Barbara and Dave. This is such wonderful news. XX 🍾🥂
What exciting & happy news, congratulations to you both. I too had a rather long engagement then planned & executed the deed in 2 weeks in the company of 13 very special people. It could not have been better. So happy for you both, have a lovely weekend with your mum xxx
Brilliant news, congratulations to you both, have a lovely time with your mum xxx
Woo hoo! Congratulations to you and Dave! So happy that you've now decided to make an honest man of him!!! Haha! Just wonderful!
And a trip to Germany with your mum! She must be thrilled too!… Why?… Because you are happy and she's your mum!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Love and hugs Xxxx
Brilliant news, congratulations to you both. x
Congratulations to you both. You must be so excited
Wow Barb many congratulations x
Many congratulations to you both it’s been a long time coming xxxx
Huge congratulations to you both. The venue looks amazing. Both of my daughters were married around 6 months after getting engaged, it was mad but they both had fabulous weddings! 6 months is plenty of time. Enjoy every minute.
Congratulations Barbara and Dave, wonderful newsxx
Wonderful news, you've made me smile after an awful day I needed that, many congrats on setting the date xx
congratulations to you both ,what wonderful news .I for one never get tired of hearing wedding plans ,post as much as you want lol lol x
Hello Barbara
Fantastic News! Always enjoy all your blogs about what you have been doing, and so looking forward to your wedding escapades and planning!
Have a fab time in Germany with your mum and I am looking forward to hearing all about it on your blog. Last year I was in tears…………because your blog was so funny.
Enjoy
Lol Barbara W
Fabulous news. Congratulations to you both. I can't imagine who you'll get to make the invitations LOL.
Congratulations Barb & Dave. I am so pleased for you. Big happy hugs to you both. X
Congratulations! The new porche us looking very grand with all those golden baubles.
WOW !!! Wonderful news – Congratulations to you both !! Have a great weekend with your Mom, hope you don't get caught up in the snow & look forward to hearing about your escapades. You always write so descriptively that I can almost see what you both got up to with the trollies etc !! xx
That is great news, Congratulations to you both.x
The best news ever so pleased for you both looking forward to up dates of your planing can bore us as much as you like so great been waiting on this news well katie will be so excited when she Finds our in morning about your wedding. Have a fantastic weekend with your mum first thing I thought of was the shopping trolleys when you said you and your mum always have great fun lots love and hugs Barbara and Dave from us all xxx
Congratulations to both. What lovely news, looking forward to hearing all about it!
Huge congratulations to both of you. Wishing you both every happiness in the world. Can't wait to see your dress �� Xx. Also enjoy your time with your Mum xx
That is wonderful news. I am so pleased for you and Dave. some good news already for 2018. Fred and I send you our congratulations. You will have a great time with your mum, special moments. I remember the trolley story would love to have seen you both. Safe trip and have fun xx
Congratulations Barbara and Dave. Lidls is good, but lacks a lot of the German Christmas bits, and the atmosphere in the markets and the shops, I've never found anything anywhere else to match it! Have fun with your Mum, I'm jealous! xx
Congratulations and big hugs to you both – wonderful news and we all want to hear all the plans please…..6 months – now might that be June I wonder?
Fabulous news. Next you'll be telling us that you'll be having babies…or maybe puppies!
Wonderful news! Congratulations to you and Dave. Hope you have a great weekend with your Mum. xx
Awesome news congratulations!
Wonderful news, Barbara. Congratulations to you both. A fantastic couple x
Yay! How cool – Congratulations to you both! Have a wonderful time in Germany with your Mum. xxx
Fantastic ! So very happy for you and Dave . I've been following you for years now and feel like I know the whole family . Oh what a lovely time it will be ! Wishing you joy , peace, health, happiness , and LOVE !!
Fantastic news, congratulations to both you and Dave , can’t wait to get all the details of the big day xx
Wonderful, wonderful news! Enjoy all the next few months of planning and excitement, it will go so fast. Love ve and cong actuation a to you both. Xx
Do what! That said 'love and congratulations to you both' when I typed it!!!
And so you should be excited. What fantastic news. Congratulations to you both – you deserve every happiness. xx
Congratulations to you and Dave. Have a fun weekend with your mum. xx
Congratulations and Celebrations, how exciting for you xxx
Such exciting news. Thenks for sharing. Loved reading about last years xmas shopping trip, such fun. Enjoy xx
What fabulous news! Many,many congratulations to you both……exciting times ahead 😃 have a great weekend with your mum! With love, Hilary & Steve x
What super news! Congratulations to you both 🙂 That venue looks wonderful.
Have a brilliant weekend with your Mum. Be safe and look after one another on your travels. Drive carefully.
Love & big hugs, Carole xxx
Congratulation to you both, what a lovely couple you are. Enjoy the arranging and take time out for yourselves Lovely news. xxxx
So pleased to hear your news, congratulations to you both, you are such a lovely couple. Xxxxxx
Hello Barbara
What fantastic news. Oh, and the wedding news is good too! Lol. Seriously that is lovely news that you and Dave are going to tie the knot although when you will find the time to fit it in, goodness knows. The venue looks pretty special too.
Enjoy the time with your Mum and, yess, I remember the escapade with the trolley. So funny.
Love
Roz.x
Many congratulations to you both. have a great week-end with your Mum.
Love Mary x
Great news, congratulations 🙂
Congratulations to you both and look forward to reading as the progress up to the big day happens. You can't beat a bit of shopping with yer mum. My son was at uni in Germany for 6months he loved Bamberg and round about areas. So he wants to go back when he finishes uni in Scotland. He says people are lovely . So have fun xx
Congratulations to you both and look forward to reading as the progress up to the big day happens. You can't beat a bit of shopping with yer mum. My son was at uni in Germany for 6months he loved Bamberg and round about areas. So he wants to go back when he finishes uni in Scotland. He says people are lovely . So have fun xx
Great news , congratulations to you both ! X
Delighted for you both – congratulations. We'll not be bored of hearing plans for your special day. It's so lovely of you to share snippets of your life with us. Love your blogs. You have such a wonderful following of friends who wish you every happiness. Love Pam x
Oh wow! Congratulations, have a fantastic time planning and preparing everything. Bet the time flies by! Sending love to the happy couple. Xx
Yay!! Mega congratulations to you and Dave!! Have a brill time in Germany, then loads of fun planning and splurging a bit. Oh and a jolly Christmas! Reckon you should do intricate parchment wedding stationery with lots of picot cutting and lacework – not like you've anything else to do! Wishing you all the best and smooth waters in the run up xxx
Congratulations, loverly news, smashing venue too. Have a great weekend, as alwaysthanks for sharing, much love Jxx
Congratulations to you both xxx
Great news! Congratulations
How exciting! Many congratulations to you both. #happytimes x
Many Congratulations to you and Dave. Wonderful news.x
What wonderful news for you both xx
Have a fabulous time with your Mum, now that is a good start to Christmas xx
Wonderful news Barbara and Dave, congratulations…… let the celebrations begin.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Congratulations to you and Dave , you make a lovely couple and so in love.
Be good to each other
Much love Martine xx👰👨⚖️💞
Enjoy your weekend with Mummy xx
Liebe Barbara, lieber Dave,
herzlichen Glückwunsch für euch, was für tolle Neuigkeiten.
Und ganz ganz viel Spaß für dich und deine Mutter in bei uns hier bei den Weihnachtseinkäufen und dass ihr wunderschöne Sachen findet.
Ganz viele Grüße senden dir/euch
Sabine aus Berlin
Congratulations to you both. Enjoy all the preparations so that you can appreciate the day when it comes. Love to you both. Xx
Congratulations, what lovely news, I am so happy for you both and your family. Some of us have had our hats ready for awhile now, so going to dust off and will mentally plonk on my head on the big day to send you lots of good vibes to send you on your way. Love always. Karen xxx
Truly wonderful news. Congratulations to you both.
Congratulations xxxx
What fabulous news, love to you both – have a super time with your mum.
love
Maggie (Yorkite)
Fantastic news, congratulations to you both. We will all be excited and looking forward to all your blogs leading up to your very very special day.
What fantastic news! Congratulations to you and Dave. Please keep telling us what's happening with the wedding preparations – we couldn't possibly get bored. Safe trip with your Mum. Come back safely! Love and hugs Gilly xxx
CONGRATULATIONS 🤩 it’s about time too, thought it was about time you both got hitched properly. When’s the date or are you still keeping that a secret? Can’t wait to see the photos. L ove to you both. Zena.
Wow! Congratulations to you both! Wonderful news for you. We will love to hear about all your wedding news. Good luck to you x The venue looks fab! Love Germany, have a wonderful Christmas shopping trip with your mum x
Congratulations to you both, Im so thrilled to hear that you are at last tying the knot you so deserve to be happy. Enjoy your trip to Germany with your mum make sure your well wrapped up though. hugs Shirleyxxxxxx
Great news – congratulations to you both x
Congratulations Barb and Dave, what lovely news. I am sure it will be a fantastic wedding. Enjoy your shopping trip with your Mum, I am sure there will be anecdotes to share with us. Take care all. Bx
Good luck to you both,lovely news, brightens up the day.xxx
CONGRATULATIONS! What stunning news!
On first sight without reading I thought Mark or Grace are saying yes…
I´m speachless but totally happy for you both!!!!!!!!
I remember your visit in Baden-Baden when you stole the trolleys for a while… so funny.
Have a safe trip to Baden-Baden and I´m so curious how the wedding arramgements are going on…
Rolf xxx
At last!!
I was wondering if you’d ever find the time to fit a wedding in. xxxx
Congratulations Barbara and Dave. I am sure you will have a wonderful day and continue to build on the memories you share together. x
Yes…yes….yes……at long last – I can't begin to tell you how happy I am to hear this wonderful news. You and Dave are both such lovely people and deserve every happiness together. Many many congratulations. Have a great weekend with your Mum and keep safe xxxxxx
Huge congratulations to you both. Really pleased that you have something so special to be so excited about. Have fun with your mum. I definitely do remember the shopping trolley in the lift escapade. That made me laugh so much. Waiting in trepidation to hear of your adventures this time. Love and hugs Jeanette xx
I am sooo excited for you, even though I already knew! You will have the best day ever! Enjoy your trip with your mum, I’ll look forward to hearing all about it! Wxx
Congratulations to you both, those month are going to rush by now. Have a great weekend with your Mum.
Sue xx
Huge congratulations! xx
Wonderful news – Congratulations to you both. Looking forward to hearing all the plans along the way xx
Congratulations and please keep us updated with every detail. Love love love a wedding!!! Ps Think I know someone who can do all your stationery lol xx
Congratulation to you both. I look forward to hearing about it!!
Congratulations Barbara and Dave! How exciting. Yes, please keep us posted with the details. We won't be bored!
Have a great weekend, Jan x
Oh what WONDERFUL news, Barbara!😊 So pleased for you and Dave!😊I'm in Germany atm and it's snowing!You're so right,yes you can buy some German Christmas goodies at Aldi,Lidl & Co. but it's not the same and you can't beat the traditional German Christmas markets, can you? So enjoy your weekend over here with your Mutti!😊Can't wait for Ray to get here on 20th when we'll also go to the Christmas markets. We especially love the one outside Cologne Cathedral and the one in the Old Town of Cologne! Which one will you go to? Have lots of fun and pleasee give my love to your Mutti. Xxx
Hi Barbara, congratulations! Please keep us posted on every detail. Rather jealous of your trip to Germany. It's one of our traditions, Christmas shopping in the lovely German markets. Can't go this year, hubby's working. Hope you enjoy yourselves. Love and hugs,
Alison D x
Wonderful news. As you have said before 'What a difference a Dave makes!' So glad you found him. Have followed you from almost the beginning, the ups and downs of a one man band to now. Health and happiness to you both.
Ah what lovely news. Tons of congratulations to you both. I look forward to seeing the photos. Xxxx
Aw – what lovely news! Congratulations to you both. C xx
About time too!!! I began to think that you'd already got married in secret and were man and wife already!! Enjoy all the preparations, watch all those dreams coming true, and no inky projects during the week before the wedding. You don't want purple hands on your special day do you? Congratulations to you both xx
Fantastic news! Congratulations xx
Congratulations to you both. At last we can stop guessing about that "certain" dress! Don't worry about boring us with the details, the more, the better! Have a great time with Mum and try to behave yourselves. ( On second thoughts, don't bother just have fun and try not to get arrested!)
Gayle x
Many, many congratulations to you both…. Hugs xxxxxxx
Congratulations to you both and why shouldn't you be excited! I don't think anyone would get board about your wedding, after all we are your (Clarity/Blog family and we need to know everything about the wedding of all wedding in the craft world.
Hope you and your mutter have a great shopping experients.
Lots of love and once again congrats Xx
Congratulations to you both. May your special day be filled with love and laughter. X
Congratulations to you both. X Have a lovely weekend with your Mum. Hugs xx
Hi Barbara & Dave, Congratulations to you both, i am sure the day will be so special and a lovely time will be had by all the family.
Just to say Linda Williams and you are amazing her book is so informative and a must have in the new year.
All the best , Lynn xx
Wonderful news! Congratulations to you both
Many congratulations. Look forward to hearing all about the preparations, the venue looks gorgeous xx
I've been waiting since speaking to you the morning queue at Leyburn to say a huge big CONGRATULATIONS to you both and I never told a soul. The venue looks to be lovely and in 6 months the weather should be lovely too xx
That is the most exciting thing I ve heard for a long time! Many congratulations to you both!
Wonderful news. Christmas wedding in a beautiful venue. WOW.
As if Christmas isn't exciting and busy enough- how do you fit everything in?
Have a super wedding and fabulous marriage together.
From Gilda in Leyburn.
Such great news! Congratulations to you both.
Have a lovely time in Germany with your mum. Loved the trolley episode 😀
Mxx
Well I have to add my congratulations to all these others
I am so pleased and excited for you and Dave
Enjoy your trip to Germany with mum
Looking forward to you sharing all your plans and excitement with us all.
Awww I’m so happy for you xx
Congratulations to both of you. It’s about bloody time!!! Xxxx
Lovely news – huge congratulations to you both 🤗 xx
Sorry to be late to the party but many congratulations Barbara, such super news!! We will all be looking forward to hearing about it throughout the coming months and I can't imagine Barbara with Dave and Dave without Barbara, so making it legal is the perfect conclusion. I hope you and your Mum are enjoying your time in Germany, will be reading what's been happening shortly. x
Dear Barbara and of course Dave, I am so pleased to hear of your news – congratulations to you both even it is a little late – just catching up with the blog from the last couple of days.. Wishing you well with all the planning and I am sure it will be a lovely family event. So So pleased for you both….A parchment friend of mine got married in August this year and had been with her partner for 37 years – its never too late… xxx
Hugs and huge congratulations to you both xxxx
Fantastic news congratulations to you both,don't stress have a great time building more memories whilst planning a day to remember. xxx
Many Congratulations, Barbara & Dave – it's about time!!
all the very best to you both,
lots of love,
Liz M xxx
Congratulations you two … viel Glück und Liebe….
Huge congratulations to you both, that venue looks stunning. xxx
Many hugs and congratulations to you and Dave, that is wonderful news, so happy for you both xxxx
Wonderful news and many congratulations to you and Dave.
That is fabulous news – many congratulations to you both! xx