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The Groomsmen

13:07

Hello folks!

Hope everyone is well.

Tonight's bridal series post is one for the guys. It's all about....

THE GROOMSMEN!

So in my last post "The Bridesmaids", I had said how important these ladies are on the day. The Groomsmen are equally as important. Well, I think they are.

The day myself and Craig tie the knot, I'm sure he is going to want his closets friends by his side. These lads are as important to me as they are to Craig. My happily ever after is depending on these four. They have two jobs they have to do for me.

1. Don't get Craig twisted before he walks down to isle.

2. Make sure he gets down the isle.

(Lads, if ye are reading this, ye have been warned!)

I kid, our four groomsmen and our four bridesmaids are not just part of our wedding party, they are part of our lives. And there is no better eight to make sure we enjoy our day to the fullest!

So now comes the suit!

I'm pretty sure 99.9% of men couldn't careless what kind of suit they wear. So I'm not to worried about the suits. But we do have some styles and colors in mind. And obviously the guys will have a say in what they wear. I couldn't be that mean!

We have both decided that a black suit isn't what we want.

So here are some ideas of what suits we are looking at...

I am in love with the navy suit, brown shoes and a brown belt. Wow!

And the tie to match the bridesmaids dresses.

Now, if anyone knows Craig, they will know he is obsessed with superheros. You all ready know where this is going, don't you? And you would be right. The groomsmen, whether they like it or not, will have some sort of superhero theme going on with their suits. And to be honest, I don't mind at all. It makes for funny photos.

But this one is my favorite!

So there you have folks!

Thanks so much for reading.

Next weeks post is make up related!

Jamie May X

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The Bridesmaids

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Dealing With Grief

15:42

How's everyone doing? Hard to believe we are into May already, feels like yesterday was Christmas.

So this post is something a bit different. It's not beauty related & it's probably something not everyone is going to want to read, but that's OK. Can't win em' all.

Losing a parent, for me, is one of the hardest things I have ever had to face. Growing up and even now as a "grown up", I always expected both my parents to be around forever. But sadly that isn't the case. As you all know by now, my dad passed away suddenly last September from a heart attack. When children say "My dad/mam are my best friend" that statement could not have been more accurate. Growing up, I was always a daddy's girl. Me and my dad did so much together. He was, as cheesy as it sounds, the first man I ever loved and trusted. He was superman. If ever there was trouble, dad would always sort it. He was always my rock and the person I confided in. He knew my deepest secrets and I knew I could tell him anything and he would never judge me. And he never did. I always imagined the day I got married and the scenario that would take place before we walked down the isle. And how he would have made some stupid joke to distract me from my anxiety before entering a room full of people. Or how amazing a grandad he would make and how my children would idolize him like I always did. As I sit and type this now, I have tears both of sadness and happiness in my eyes. Sadness , knowing I will never have any of those things and happiness, knowing how amazing he would have been.

Nothing in life can prepare you for a loved ones death. And there is certainly not a thing in this world that can prepare you for a sudden death.

The smallest bit of comfort I found was knowing my dad didn't suffer. He was in no pain and knew no different when it all happened. For me, he was always invincible. No matter what life through at him, he kept going.

People seem to think I am dealing with my dad dying fairly well. They could not be more wrong. My whole world has been turned upside down and I don't know whether I am coming or going. The first week after dad died, I didn't eat. I would pick at things but I could not stomach food. Every time I thought about what had happened, I just wanted to throw up. Even now, 8 months down the road, I still feel the same way. My appetite has improved but there are times where it all comes flooding back and I want to vomit and this could last for days.

I constantly question why he was taken from us. And it angers and upsets me every time. There is such horrible, nasty people out there. So why him? One of the good ones. But I'm starting to believe that your life is mapped out for you and if it's going to happen, it will happen. But trying to deal with all of this is something I'm still struggling with. Dealing with the fact he was here and two hours later he was gone. Or the fact that he was perfect that morning. Or how I'm going to make it through my life knowing I'll never see him again. These are all things that I never thought I would be dealing with at 24.

My Best Friend x

Ok, so you're probably wondering if this post is called "Dealing With Grief", why am I not talking about dealing with it. And here's why. I don't know how. I don't know how you "deal" with grief. Because to be honest, eight months on I'm still trying to deal with it. Someone passing away, whether it be a parent, a partner, a friend, it doesn't matter, you don't just get over that person dying. And no matter what people say, you grieve for as long as you need to. There's no time limit.

Some might say that I am dealing with it but for me, I'm just taking it one day at a time because if I didn't I think I would be in a worse mental situation than I'm already in. The one thing I will say that helps, family & friends. If it wasn't for a certain few, I honestly do not know what I would have done.

Sums up our relationship with our dad x

So that's my two cents on grief. I don't think anyone knows how to actually deal with the passing of a loved one.

Thanks for reading guys, means a lot to me.

JamieMay

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My Five Must Haves

10:29

Hey guys, hope everyone is well.

My post today is about my five must have products that I could not live with out. In the last couple of months I have starting using different products from skincare to makeup and these five products have impressed me the most.

Skin Care

Cailyn Dissolve it'

Before I used to remove my makeup with cleanser and cotton pads. To be fair I used to go through cotton pads like there was no tomorrow. But when I purchased the Cailyn Dissolve It, cotton pads actually last a bit longer in my kit. For me it's a must have, even at €25 it will last you ages. It can be bought over on The Cailyn website http://cailynireland.ie/dizzolv-it-makeup-melt-cleansing-balm-50ml.html

Tomitago

I was sent samples of this product from the lovely Louise. I was sent out the elixir and the combi and I have to say I found the combi amazing for giving my skin a good exfoliation. And it smells divine. I suffer with redness on my nose and I am very self concious about it but since using the elixir I have noticed the redness starting to disappear. These products are 100% chemical free. Check them out over on the website: http://www.tomitago.com/

Makeup

Flormar Perfect Coverage Foundation

I don't know about you but I can be a cheap skate when it comes to forking out money for foundation. I have always been one for drugstore foundations and can't justify spending €40 on foundation when you can get one for €10 that does the same job. So Flormar perfect coverage foundation has become the answer to my prayers. I'll be honest, I didn't have high expectations of the product when I purchased it. But after using it once, that totally changed. It's definitely by far my favourite drugstore foundation and so affordable at €10.99. It reminds a lot of Estée Lauder double wear, I'm not saying it is a dupe for it but it's very close. I have wore it on nights out and working long days and it does not move for me. My only thing I don't like about it, is the smell. But I can get over that.

Sosu Contour Pallette

If you are a lover of cream contour, you need this in your life. I purchased the SoSu Complete Contour Palette at the Beauty show in the RDS this year. It retails at €30 and it is so worth it. You have both cream and powder in this palette and you also have your highlighter. I have used several different cream contour palettes and I have failed miserable at applying them but with this, it's so creamy and just blends so perfect. Also it has a little diagram on how to apply each product. I would highly recommend it.

Makeup Revolution Radiance Palette

This is another beauty I purchased at the Beauty show this year. This retails at €10 and it is the best highlighting palette I have got. These three highlighters are out on there own. My favourite one is the middle one. And going out I like to use the one to the right. If you haven't already got this, I would highly recommend getting your hands on it.

http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/highlighter-palette-radiant-lights.html

And there you have it guys, my top 5 must haves.

Thanks for reading guys 😊

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Decisions, Decisions!

13:44

Hello my dears! I hope you are all well. So are you ready for my third instalment of my "Bridal Series"? This post is about what we have organised so far after getting engaged at Christmas. Hold on to your seats lads, this is going to be a mad one!

The Venue

Ok, so there is so many options for a wedding venue but it's picking the right one. Which isn't easy! A lot of thought went into deciding where we both wanted to celebrate our day with our family & friends, it had to be somewhere that felt right. Myself & Craig had said before, we would head off on a cruise ship & get married out at sea (bit random, I know). But realistically there's no place like home. So with that idea out the window we both agreed to celebrate our marriage in our hometown. As most of you know myself & Craig are from Waterford & picking a hotel in the city was hard. Waterford has gorgeous hotels & venues for weddings. But for me there was one place that just stood out. And it had to be The Tower Hotel. You just know when you get a gut instinct. We had both been to weddings in The Tower & they were so beautiful & even felt a bit magical. And that's what we want our day to be. And it has such beautiful views of the city, like the river & Reginald's tower.

So as you've probably guessed, our reception is going to be in the tower.

Church or No Church ?

Right so this decision was fairly simple. We wouldn't be the holiest of people. To be fair, I only attend mass if it's a must. And to be honest I'm quite ok admitting that here. Everyone has their own beliefs and I have mine. Anyway, if this wedding was happening this time last year I can bet myself and Craig would be having our whole wedding in the hotel. But as must of you guys know now, a hell of a lot has changed for Craig & me in the last 6 months. For people who are new to my blog I'll just explain briefly what I mean. My dad sadly passed away suddenly last September from a massive heart attack. It has left a huge void in my life as myself and my dad lived together and were basically best friends. Getting married and not having him there to walk me down the isle is going to be one of the hardest things I'm ever going to do. Saying that, Craig & I have decided (and it wasn't a hard decision) that we are going to start our new journey as husband and wife in the church where my dad is buried. He might not be there physically on the day but he will be close by.

The Music is KEY

Having the right music & band on the day is defiantly important. You need someone who obviously can sing. Someone who is a good craic & someone who will get everyone up and dancing. So for us that was a really easy choice.

Let me just jump back 7 years here. August 2009. My debs. The band that played at my debs were The Waxies. The music was brilliant and the band were absolutely gas! Had the whole place up dancing. It was a great night with great people.

But let's get serious for a second.. The first song that me and

Craig slow danced to was played that night by The Waxies Wedding Band. And this song (which I'm not going to give away just yet) is the song we want for our first dance as husband and wife. So who better to sing this song for us only the lads who sang it that night 7 years ago. Romantic? I think so!

Story So Far

So that my friends is where we are at with our wedding plans. Some may think that we are crazy getting organised this soon because the wedding is not til 2018, but the time will fly by and it will be here before we know it.

Thank you everyone for having a read. I hope you are enjoying my bridal series so far. Let me know what Ye think!

Til next time my friends

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The Engagement Party

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Hello my friends. Hope you are all well. So I missed my last weeks "Wedding Wednesdays" as I was in bed with the flu. But here it is, the second instalment of my bridal series......

"The Engagement Party"

"Organising an engagement party is just as stressful!"

Ok for me, organising this party was just as stressful as trying to organise the wedding. Am I over exaggerating? Nope! & here is why..

Food- Having too much food, having too little food. There is never an in between. And unfortunately for us we had way too much food left over. We were giving trays of chicken to people leaving. Sure who needs a goodie bag & a bit of cake? Few trays of drumsticks, be grand!

Numbers- Alright this can happen at anything really, but trying to get numbers for a party is impossible, am I right? Hence why we had too much food.

Chatting- Trying to talk to everyone. It was so hard to get around to talk to everyone and thank everyone for coming. I can only imagine what it is going to be like on our wedding day.

The Dress- Obviously trying to find the right outfit for the night is important. Thankfully, I fell in love with my dress from River Island the second I saw it. I doubt it will be that easy for the big day!

Makeup- Thankfully this was the last thing I needed to worry about because I knew it would turn out amazing. Thanks to the fabulous Laura Dempsey Makeup, for making me look and feel amazing on the night. Such a talented MUA & who is also booked for my wedding day! Here's a before & after picture-

There were other little bits that stressed the life out of me, but I'm not going to go into it. That's another days work :)

Capturing the Moment

It was so important for me and Craig to have photographs taking on the night. Thankfully a friend of Craig's helped us out (Suzi Photos). Here are some moments captured that night.

The Bridesmaids

Peace n' Pout

The Boyband/ Groomsmen

Mama bear & her 2 cubs

The Maid of Honour/ the sister

Ah would ya look!

The best picture of the night!

Laugh's, Memories & Tear's

So it was a night of mixed emotions. For the majority of the night I was on a high, until it came to thanking everyone. I swore to myself all that week I was not going to cry when it came to talking over the microphone. Low and behold, I cried. But the reason I broke down was not because I was excited to get married (which I am), or the fact there was so much food left over, or my nerves talking in front of a room of people. It was because, even though we had our nearest and dearests there to celebrate the night with us, there was one person missing. My Dad. Looking around that room & not seeing him standing up with his camera mortifying me, was like someone had kicked me in the stomach. It made a lump in my throat & a knot in my stomach. Having so much excitement ahead in the next 2 years & not having Dad here to enjoy it with us, is so hard. But I know he's here egging us on & will be there the day I take my first step down that isle.

A picture can capture a 1000 words.

And there you have it! Our engagement party. I hope you all enjoyed having a read, if you did give it a little thumbs up on FB.

I enjoyed writing this one. A night full of memories.

Till next time guys!

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Saying Yes!

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Hi guys, so its been a while. This is my first post for my "Wedding Series". I have decided to start this series to bring you all on my journey to my big day!

So as you can guess from the title "Saying Yes", this post is about how Craig popped the question & how Craig, all those years ago, became part of my life!

Friends Forever

Does anyone remember being a kid and at home you had a group of friends who were like family? Ye spent every day of summer together. Hanging around the estate not doing a thing but it was best thing in the world. & if it was miserable outside, everyone huddled into the porch or front room of either of your houses. Those were the days! And that was the first time I met Craig.

Craig's grandparents lived around the corner from my house growing up & Craig was up there quite a bit, so that's how our friendship started.

Drifted Apart

As we grow up life & circumstances change. People go their separate ways. That's life I guess. So as we both grew up, Craig's grandparents moved, so Craig wasn't up to us as much. & then girlfriends & boyfriends came on the scene. Groups of friends changed & we kind of lost contact. I still always thought of him as a close friend, even though we didn't see each other everyday.

1 Vodka, 2 Vodka, 3 Vodka, Floor

I think the heading there may be self explanatory. To cut a long story short I had a little bit too much to drink one night. Went out with a few of the girls & we headed to "Ruby's Nightclub". Was at the bar, having more drink... When I turned around and the first person my eyes met were Craig's! I had not seen Craig in so long, my heart was pounding (that could of been all the alcohol I had consumed at this point). Now I would like to tell you this story is really romantic. We locked eyes across the dance floor, slowly walk towards each other, oblivious to our surroundings & had a long romantic kiss... But unfortunately for me that is not what happened. I rugby tackled him! Yes, you read right, RUGBY TACKLED him! Thankfully my clumsiness didn't make him run a mile.

Tough Times Never Last, Tough People Do

So that's where it all began, in a nightclub. But the road was never easy for us. We have had our ups and downs over the years, with me suffering with mental health to stress and pressures from outside factors. It wasn't always easy, but what ever is. I have suffered with mental health problems for a long time & at times it came between our relationship but Craig never left my side. I would never of blamed him if he did leave because living with someone who has mental health issues can be tough and straining on a relationship. But we came out the other side of it a hell of a lot stronger!

Saying Yes!

So being together nearly 7 years, people were always asking "oh when is the big day?" or when someone else got engaged or married, "Oh ye will be next". Getting engaged was something we only talked about recently enough but I never thought Craig would propose so soon (not that I'm complaining). I bet you're all dying to know how he did it, aren't ya? Well, even if you don't want to know, you're about to find out!

Ok, so this Christmas was our first Christmas living together and it was also the first without my dad. It was really hard not having my dad here to enjoy the holidays with us & Christmas did not mean much to me this year. But.... on Christmas day I opened on my present from Craig that was under the tree, opening it I had no clue what was in it.. When I opened the box, this is what I found...

Talk about a sweetheart!

I will be honest, I did sit on the ground for about 10 minutes bawling my eyes out before he got an answer ( I like to keep him on his toes). But as you know now, I said YES!!

Fiancée or Beyoncé

Is being engaged all its cracked up to be? Too right it is. It has made me feel so much more closer to Craig & knowing that we are planning the rest of our lives together just feels amazing. Oh and calling each other Beyoncé instead of fiancée never gets old.

Thank you so much for reading the first post of my "Wedding Series". I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did writing it.

Stay tuned for my next one.

Love J

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Dealing With Grief

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