Launching a new website at the same time as planning my wedding has at times been a challenge. I haven't been able to dedicate as much time as I would like to either as over the past couple of months, but on the whole I have stayed fairly calm. It does help that my search for dresses, suits and other wedding accessories has also served as useful research for the site. 

I had intended to have a relaxed few days in the run up to the big day. Little did I know a month ago that today - three days before my wedding - I would be rushing to finish making dresses. The company due to make my bridesmaid dresses told me they couldn't make what I ordered - they were unable to get hold of the Fairtrade fabric I requested. So, rather than settle for an alternative or disappoint my three little bridesmaids who had their hearts set on the style I'd shown them months ago, I decided to order some organic fabric and make the dresses myself.

I knew it would be time-consuming and I was very out of practice but I was convinced I would feel great once I'd done it. I did have assistance from Emily who, as a trained fashion designer, helped me get started. I just got back from a trying on session with my god-daughter and her twin sister and feel sure it was all worthwhile.

The blog will be a little quiet over the next few weeks while I go and get married and have a honeymoon, but I will be back in early May with updates on my dress, the usherette's frocks and those of my beautiful bridesmaids.

About the author

Founder and Director of The Good Wardrobe. Lover of charity shops and mending stuff. New to Bristol. Follow on Twitter