Friday, 18 October 2013

making plans...

Hello!   

I'm not even going to mention how long it's been since I was here last, let's just pretend I've been here all along, ok?  

The last few months have been busy, lazy, happy, sad, calm, crazy, all change, same old same old.  I just needed some time away, and now I'm back.   And rather than look back, I'm looking forward.  I am planning something exciting....




This is my partner Frank.  I don't talk much about him here, partly cause he's a very private person, and partly cause he's not covered in vintage fabric (he's not orange either, but I love this photo of him glowing in the light from our campfire in Cornwall this summer).  He is great, and after 14 years together, and 2 kids, we have decided to get married!  

 This doesn't mean what it means to a lot of people...I didn't grow up imagining fairytale weddings and frilly white princess dresses. I was brought up by a strong feminist single Mum who taught me that a woman doesn't need a man, but that they can be nice to have around.  I never thought I'd get married, and I was fine with that.  So I'm not obsessed with sugared almonds and seating plans.  

We are keeping it cheap and simple, and we don't want lots of time to plan it.  On November 23rd, we will be standing in front of a select group of friends and family and saying our vows.  It's not about the day, it's about the years ahead.  But it will be lovely to celebrate with those who are special to us...and I must admit I will enjoy dressing up a bit.  I am buying a frock...it is not princessy, and it is not white.  But it might be a bit frilly...


I will pop in again soon...in the meantime, I'm now on Instagram, if you are too then let's follow each other! I'm Rainbow Vintage Home over there too.

Rachel xx
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28 comments:

  1. Ashley cramp18 October 2013 at 04:57

    Rachel Congrats....your plan sounds right up my street so to speak.....considering something similar ourselves for next year??? bestest congrats to you both....xxxxx

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home18 October 2013 at 12:01

      Thanks Daisy, I'll let you know how it goes...no stress so far, managing not to get carried away...I really feel that if we invited loads of people, I wouldn't enjoy it. So small and simple is the way! xxx

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  2. the linen cloud18 October 2013 at 05:23

    What wonderful news ... I am so pleased for you lovely lady ... I love your words about how it isn't about the day but the years ahead ... so, so true ... wishing you both many, many happy years together ... Bee xx

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home18 October 2013 at 12:04

      Thanks Bee! I'm glad we've waited this long really, it would have been easy to get carried away with grand plans a few years ago, but once kids come along there's always something else to spend the money on! xxx

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  3. Gillian Roe18 October 2013 at 05:57

    Oh, how exciting!! I am thrilled for you. I married young and did the whole big wedding thing but if I got married tomorrow it would be a much quieter affair - I always tease John that I'll get my wedding right second time round.. ;-) But seriously, I couldn't be happier for you. Xx

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home18 October 2013 at 12:07

      Ah bless you Gillian, thanks. I'm sure your wedding was beautiful; I'm just not great at being the centre of attention, and Frank's even worse...we did talk about doing it completely secretly and not inviting anyone! Nice to find a happy medium though, I do have a few friends who would have been very disappointed not to be able to help us celebrate! xxx

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  4. Vintage Sheet Addict18 October 2013 at 06:44

    Congratulations! I'm glad you're doing things your way, keep it real, it will be a great day because you love each other. Flowers and frills are nice but love is much more important! :) x

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home18 October 2013 at 12:08

      That's exactly it Ada, it's all about the love! It is nice to have an excuse to buy a new frock too though... ;) xx

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  5. Unknown18 October 2013 at 08:24

    Oh that's wonderful Rachel, so exciting! Your plans sound perfect too.
    I'm loving that your on Instagram now by the way! Xxx

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home18 October 2013 at 12:09

      Thanks Caroline! I'm loving Instagram, it's a lovely way to be in touch with all my lovely bloggy friends while on the move. I hope your gorgeous Etsy shop is going well! xxx

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  6. Little stitch and me18 October 2013 at 09:30

    How exciting! Best wishes for your day, perhaps you could get him to wear a suit made from vintage pillowcases... Ha ha

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    1. Rainbow Vintage Home18 October 2013 at 12:10

      Ha ha I don't think I'd get very far with that one...I am going to whizz up some nice bunting for the reception though, got to sneak a bit of vintage fabric in there somewhere! xx

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  7. Trudy19 October 2013 at 04:25

    Congratulations, Rachel. Enjoy frocking-up, and enjoy your celebration!

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  8. Tracey19 October 2013 at 05:16

    How lovely and how exciting enjoy. x

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  9. Unknown19 October 2013 at 05:45

    That's wonderful news Rachel - delighted for you! Whatever you do it will be stylish and beautiful! Jo xx

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  10. Col | Hello Olive Designs19 October 2013 at 06:03

    Congrats, fabulous news :-) I had two weddings - a simple wedding in Edinburgh (we wore jeans and t-shirts and went ten pin bowling afterwards) and another one in Cape Town (with the dress and the kilt and the seating plans etc), and let me tell you, I would choose the simple one EVERY time. Because we didn't have to worry about those frilly things for the registry wedding, the day was just about us and our decision to get married. It was such an amazing day and as much as it was fun to wear The Dress etc etc I always advise people to just keep their weddings simple. Congrats again and sorry for the essay :-) xxx

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  11. Jennifer Hays19 October 2013 at 08:11

    Congratulations! You're getting married on my birthday. :)

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  12. Anonymous19 October 2013 at 14:02

    Oh wow congratulations lovely. I hope the day is everything for simple and about the years ahead. Now following you on Instagram. X

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  13. Unknown19 October 2013 at 14:07

    Oh how wonderful. Next Tuesday Mark and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary. What can I say I was a child bride. We were discussing yesterday that when we were young only old people had 25ths. Married or not married it is the promise and the feeling that someone has your back that is important. Hope you have THE best day xxx

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  14. Catio Tales20 October 2013 at 10:45

    Well, many congratulations! What a turn up - but I think it is wonderful as you are really committing to each other for the future, and your children can also be there to just show how strong your love for each other is and what it means. Wow - I'm a bit flabbergasted. In her own way, your mother taught you well!

    Love

    Karin

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  15. grace22 October 2013 at 06:25

    Yet more distractions, now blog browsing! What a gorgeous photo and lots of congratulations......are you wearing a vintage dress? Xxx

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  16. Polly (nice kind of blue)23 October 2013 at 14:23

    That's such lovely news! Congratulations :)

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  17. jen24 October 2013 at 00:03

    We did a very similar thing on November 18th 2005. Simple, no stress and celebrated a close bunch of friends and family. And I think it's fanatastic to have your kids there to celebrate too - it makes it a special day for all of you. Although make sure you take some snacks in your handbag - my son threw himself down on the floor during the ceremony and had to be placated with a tube of Pringles! x

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  18. Vintage Jane28 October 2013 at 09:58

    We did something very similar ... just 14 very special people at our wedding. It was lovely.

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  19. Anonymous31 October 2013 at 06:37

    Belated congratulations, lovely. Not long now, eh? Bet you'll have a fab time.
    We've still not gone for it, not sure we ever will, despite some friends being ever-so keen for us to get married! But we've muddled through for nearly 25 years without it! Good for you though, a celebration of love is always a good thing!

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  20. justine.rose12 November 2013 at 13:25

    Congratulations! That sounds like my sort of wedding too ;) xxx

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  21. Greenorchid13 November 2013 at 01:48

    Only just seen your news... love to you both and may your love for each other continue to grow...
    Hugs Cx

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  22. The Custards21 November 2013 at 09:20

    Best wishes to both of you on Saturday - forever and a day
    Jenny

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