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Title: Impending wedding
Post by: Hillper on 10 August 2006, 23:45:32
No not mine, my stepson (age 20).  Next Friday.

Seeing Stuarts post about his impending twins made me think about our munchkins.

So far, it's got all the hallmarks of a classic family disaster.

There's the evil (but wealthy) stepmother whom my wife hates.
The relatives from Australia.  Enough said.
The grooms grandparents whom now cannot attend due to unfortunate personal circumstances.
The best mans' (grooms brother) speech, which as yet, is unwritten.
The grooms suit fitting with the retailer that's gone out of business.
The happy couples' decision to buy a new car as well as somehow affording the wedding.

And the other, usual family related problems.  Who is, and is not invited.  Who sits next to who etc.

Good God.  Makes me glad my wife and I got married in Gretna Green with just two close freinds as witnesses and after invited everyone we know to come for a booze up at our local.  

Any good wedding disaster stories out there?
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: Kev on 10 August 2006, 23:47:09
Make sure you take the video camera!  ;D

I'm sure it'll all work out.  ;)

And if it doesn't, then you can post the footage.  ;D
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: hotel21 on 10 August 2006, 23:53:12
You got your hat picked out yet Hillper?

Flat bunnet or the fore and aft dearstalker with a white carnation in?    :P
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: Hillper on 11 August 2006, 00:07:27
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You got your hat picked out yet Hillper?

Flat bunnet or the fore and aft dearstalker with a white carnation in?    :P


 ;D  Nice idea.  But I'm just going to hide in a corner with my camera and watch the fireworks!
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: Kev on 11 August 2006, 00:56:25
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You got your hat picked out yet Hillper?

Flat bunnet or the fore and aft dearstalker with a white carnation in?    :P


 ;D  Nice idea.  But I'm just going to hide in a corner with my camera and watch the fireworks!
Yup, some of those "wedding" fireworks can be quite impressive!  ;D
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: TheBoy on 11 August 2006, 09:39:33
Sounds like its gonna be fun Hillper  ;D
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: mr des on 11 August 2006, 09:49:20
just make sure you dont forget the hip flask, i can fill it with some 70% poitin, one swig of this stuff and you will be dancing on the tables
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: RossPhim on 11 August 2006, 10:11:23
Hillper,
If you have a baby or a couple of toddlers coming as well, maybe you should add them to your list.
Their great for blethering through the service & speaches, and can make videoing the event a nightmare. >:(
Good luck with the day out though!
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: Auto Addict on 11 August 2006, 10:31:29
Don't forget to tart your car up with ribbons, Hillper ;D
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: nixoro on 11 August 2006, 10:44:22
Good luck with the day, from going to other peeps weddings they tend to sort themselves out on the day.

I am assuming your not designated driver on the day, if so enjoy the after party.  ;D
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: bob.dent on 11 August 2006, 13:22:44
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just make sure you dont forget the hip flask, i can fill it with some 70% poitin, one swig of this stuff and you will be dancing on the tables

I can vouch for the poitin - tried some when I was staying with a friend in Dublin a few years ago....bl**dy rocket fuel or what :o.....memory loss, the works!!

Anyway, good luck with the firework display Hillper ;D
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 August 2006, 13:25:50
All you need is three more weddings and a funeral and you could make a film....you could call it 'A wedding, a funeral and 3 more weddings'....or something along those lines....
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: Hillper on 11 August 2006, 15:50:54
Nah, nobody could make a successful film about some weddings and a funeral.

Anyway, I'll let you know how it went and post some incriminating piccies, if there are some!
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: Auto Addict on 11 August 2006, 16:49:20
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Nah, nobody could make a successful film about some weddings and a funeral.

Anyway, I'll let you know how it went and post some incriminating piccies, if there are some!

Of the 2.2 with ribbons? 8-)
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: mr des on 11 August 2006, 17:09:50
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just make sure you dont forget the hip flask, i can fill it with some 70% poitin, one swig of this stuff and you will be dancing on the tables

I can vouch for the poitin - tried some when I was staying with a friend in Dublin a few years ago....bl**dy rocket fuel or what :o.....memory loss, the works!!

Anyway, good luck with the firework display Hillper ;D

memory loss? you had some of that watered down dublin stuff i get mine in connemara, lost my eyesight after a small glass, everything was all misty and out of focus until teatime the next day great for settleing "i can drink you under the table" arguments pour two big glasses and let the other guy down his, say a polite you won and ring undertakers. come to think of it hillper want some for the evil stepmother? [smiley=beer.gif]
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: Hillper on 20 August 2006, 10:44:39
You'll all be excited to hear how it went.

Stopped in Nottingham on the way to Hull for lunch in a local's pub and were treated to some very pleasent Northern hospitality.  Far freindlier than the pubs round my way!

The evil stepmother didn't turn up.  Nor did the relatives from Australia, nor did the best man!
(Stand in best man found at last minute).

Groom forgot his shoes and had to be ferried back home at high speed across Hull by me.

I forgot my shirt and had to rush to the nearest shop and buy another.

The rest was fine, apart from the Karaoke at the reception!

Mrs Hillper and me had a great time and the happy couple are still happy.


Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: Lawman on 20 August 2006, 14:24:38
Cool!  :)
Title: Re: Impending wedding
Post by: Allenm on 20 August 2006, 15:57:11
Glad it went well for you!