Thanks LouiseandAndrew for your reply, its nice to know someone out there is feeling the same as me.
I know deep down it'll all work out (for you and me), but it just like you said its not having the control and having to put your trust in a complete stranger and only communicate over the phone or email.
In April, I intend on getting as much done as I can, If I cant meet a planner I'm just going to source all of the information make all of the decisions and then when Im assigned a planner I'll have it all clear in my head about what I want.
In relation to invitations, once I book the date and hopefully get the date I want, I'm going to get the invitations printed when I am over there and then I'll send them out as soon as I get back. It'll be a year in advance but with it being so far away from Ireland I want to give my guests plenty of notice. Suprisingly, I have roughly 50 definates so far...it'll be a nite to remember after the ceremony if they all stick to their words!
Listen, I totally understand how you are feeling and as you're not able to travel before your wedding, I wouldn't mind checking after things out for you when I am over there in April if you'd like? I could take some photos or get some info...let me know it won't be a problem...
Keep me updated on your wedding plans and feel free to share how your feeling....Im gonna have everyones head swimming with all my questions but you know what they say a problem shared is a problem halved!!!
On that note, I'd better log off and do some work.
Keep in touch!