Wedding Shenanigans
Competition Entry from Mike in Lancashire
I was best man at my twin brother's wedding in July 2008. The wedding was held at a beautiful location in the Lake District and the day was a huge success. During the day I met many new people, especially from my new sister-in-law's side of the family. Many made nice comments about my speech and how the day had gone really well. Almost all commented on how alike myself and twin brother were.
Later in the evening, everyone had enjoyed a good meal, a good few drinks and a dance. My girlfriend and I decided to slip outside and have a cigarette. Whilst outside we had a little kiss and a cuddle only to be rudely interupted my one of the bride's aunties hitting me with a handbag and screaming,
"How could you! On your wedding day! You're disgusting!"
Needless to say, it was an unpleasant moment which was soon rectified when I explained the situation and reminded her that the groom had a twin brother! Me!
It was soon forgotten about and we had a good laugh about it.
This year, they had their second child together and when at the hospital visiting my new neice, another aunt congratulated me on my new arrival. I didn't attempt to explain, but just made my exit before the handbags came out.
Later in the evening, everyone had enjoyed a good meal, a good few drinks and a dance. My girlfriend and I decided to slip outside and have a cigarette. Whilst outside we had a little kiss and a cuddle only to be rudely interupted my one of the bride's aunties hitting me with a handbag and screaming,
"How could you! On your wedding day! You're disgusting!"
Needless to say, it was an unpleasant moment which was soon rectified when I explained the situation and reminded her that the groom had a twin brother! Me!
It was soon forgotten about and we had a good laugh about it.
This year, they had their second child together and when at the hospital visiting my new neice, another aunt congratulated me on my new arrival. I didn't attempt to explain, but just made my exit before the handbags came out.
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Tips for a Perfect Wedding
Competition Entry from Jo in Staffordshire
My daughter has just got married in July and my tip is to enjoy the day, come what may! It is the little touches that although not expensive, (or sometimes expensive) make all the difference, and make it a wedding different from the rest, so more memorable for everyone.
We stuck red hearts on the bottom of the bride and groom's shoes so when they knelt at the altar they were visible for the congregation to view, which brought a smile to everyone's faces. The lych gate of the church was decorated with artificial flowers, which looked so colourful for the photographs, and no one realised they had not cost the earth, as fresh flowers would have. Doves in white cages, decorated in the bridal colours, were a focal point at the church doorway, and after the service the bride and groom posed releasing them, which made fabulous photographs. Many guests remarked how doves symbol love, and were enchanted by this, especially as they had not seen it done before. Cream organza bows were made, and attached via Velcro to the ends of the pews to dress the church, and silk flowers put in the high windows, which are now in my daughter's home. A young family member played her flute during the signing of the register to the delight of the congregation. All the wedding stationery was hand crafted by a joint family effort and we all had such fun with a Doodlebug machine making little flowers for the trimming. It looked wonderful, expensive and very different, when actually it worked out very reasonable to achieve. Get everyone involved and utilise their skills to save money, and make it more enjoyable for all. My best tip is avoid the 'W' word when trying to book anything as the minute you utter it everything goes up in price!
We stuck red hearts on the bottom of the bride and groom's shoes so when they knelt at the altar they were visible for the congregation to view, which brought a smile to everyone's faces. The lych gate of the church was decorated with artificial flowers, which looked so colourful for the photographs, and no one realised they had not cost the earth, as fresh flowers would have. Doves in white cages, decorated in the bridal colours, were a focal point at the church doorway, and after the service the bride and groom posed releasing them, which made fabulous photographs. Many guests remarked how doves symbol love, and were enchanted by this, especially as they had not seen it done before. Cream organza bows were made, and attached via Velcro to the ends of the pews to dress the church, and silk flowers put in the high windows, which are now in my daughter's home. A young family member played her flute during the signing of the register to the delight of the congregation. All the wedding stationery was hand crafted by a joint family effort and we all had such fun with a Doodlebug machine making little flowers for the trimming. It looked wonderful, expensive and very different, when actually it worked out very reasonable to achieve. Get everyone involved and utilise their skills to save money, and make it more enjoyable for all. My best tip is avoid the 'W' word when trying to book anything as the minute you utter it everything goes up in price!
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The Worst Wedding
Competition Entry from Kirsty
The worst wedding we ever went to.......
In early December 2005 my uncle got married (for the 3rd time!), what was meant to be their perfect day turned into an absolute disaster!
We left home early in the morning for the hour and a half drive to the wedding, a ridiculously wet day! after only half an hour into the journey someone pulled straight out in front of us, causing us to skid right up to the car and stopping about an inch from it, with a 10 month old baby in the car I was left shaking all the way to the wedding, then as we got nearer to the venue so the rain got harder, so hard we couldn't see the cars in front of us on the motorway, as we got off the motorway we could see water everywhere.... floods! thankfully the road we had to go on was clear but even so the rain was still hammering down and visibility was poor. We got to the venue and made our way into the church, waiting for the bride to make her entrance, after we had been waiting for about half an hour and with no sign of the bride, my uncle starting to wander what was going on! we heard a siren, at which my uncle darted outside, the congregation starting to whisper and lots of different stories started to emerge, finally the vicar appeared and told everyone what had happened.....
The bridesmaid (and best friend of the bride) had collapsed outside the church. Phew, couldn't be too bad, she wasn't very old, and the ambulance was there, so she would be ok.
My uncle and his bride to be, obviously upset decided to continue with the ceremony and would go and see her friend later on, after all she was in the best hands.
The ceremony went ahead (albeit more than an hour after it should have been), prayers had been said for the bridesmaid and we made our way to the reception, still chucking with rain there wasn't even any opportunity for photo's outside the church, everyone just made a bee line for the cover of their cars!
We got to the reception, everyone like drowned rats, clothes stuck to us through sheer wetness and made our way in, drinks started to flow and after the days events everyone started to relax a bit, then the food was bought out.... the chicken was still pink inside where it wasn't cooked properly, this really wasn't turning into the best day!!
After a few more drinks, and a bit of music to brighten the mood, though nobody had heard from the hospital we all went with the no news is good news theory, only for a few minutes later the sound of smashing glass (where the bride had just dropped her drink and eerie silence throughout the venue.... a call had been received from the hospital to say the brides best friend had so very sadly passed away.
The whole atmosphere of the day had been ruined, it has honestly got to be the worst wedding I have ever been to and can ever imagine going to, hopefully will never have to go to one like that again!!
In early December 2005 my uncle got married (for the 3rd time!), what was meant to be their perfect day turned into an absolute disaster!
We left home early in the morning for the hour and a half drive to the wedding, a ridiculously wet day! after only half an hour into the journey someone pulled straight out in front of us, causing us to skid right up to the car and stopping about an inch from it, with a 10 month old baby in the car I was left shaking all the way to the wedding, then as we got nearer to the venue so the rain got harder, so hard we couldn't see the cars in front of us on the motorway, as we got off the motorway we could see water everywhere.... floods! thankfully the road we had to go on was clear but even so the rain was still hammering down and visibility was poor. We got to the venue and made our way into the church, waiting for the bride to make her entrance, after we had been waiting for about half an hour and with no sign of the bride, my uncle starting to wander what was going on! we heard a siren, at which my uncle darted outside, the congregation starting to whisper and lots of different stories started to emerge, finally the vicar appeared and told everyone what had happened.....
The bridesmaid (and best friend of the bride) had collapsed outside the church. Phew, couldn't be too bad, she wasn't very old, and the ambulance was there, so she would be ok.
My uncle and his bride to be, obviously upset decided to continue with the ceremony and would go and see her friend later on, after all she was in the best hands.
The ceremony went ahead (albeit more than an hour after it should have been), prayers had been said for the bridesmaid and we made our way to the reception, still chucking with rain there wasn't even any opportunity for photo's outside the church, everyone just made a bee line for the cover of their cars!
We got to the reception, everyone like drowned rats, clothes stuck to us through sheer wetness and made our way in, drinks started to flow and after the days events everyone started to relax a bit, then the food was bought out.... the chicken was still pink inside where it wasn't cooked properly, this really wasn't turning into the best day!!
After a few more drinks, and a bit of music to brighten the mood, though nobody had heard from the hospital we all went with the no news is good news theory, only for a few minutes later the sound of smashing glass (where the bride had just dropped her drink and eerie silence throughout the venue.... a call had been received from the hospital to say the brides best friend had so very sadly passed away.
The whole atmosphere of the day had been ruined, it has honestly got to be the worst wedding I have ever been to and can ever imagine going to, hopefully will never have to go to one like that again!!
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Perfect Nails for a Wedding
Competition Entry from Laura in Rotherham
I went to a wedding last week and I am a nail technician and I was doing the nails for that wedding. My blog is about the best way to organise thing such as having nails done for the big day. I think that it is very important to choose someone to do the treatment that will put in time and effort to make sure you get what you wanted.
I spent a lot of time concentrating on the colour scheme and theme of the wedding to give the bride the choice she wanted. It is also important to have a trial to ensure that you like the persons work to ensure there is no stress on the day. Plan for the beauty therapist to arrive in plenty of time so that the morning is totally relax. Enjoy the day and look beautiful.
I spent a lot of time concentrating on the colour scheme and theme of the wedding to give the bride the choice she wanted. It is also important to have a trial to ensure that you like the persons work to ensure there is no stress on the day. Plan for the beauty therapist to arrive in plenty of time so that the morning is totally relax. Enjoy the day and look beautiful.
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Wedding Plans
Competition Entry from Rachael in Worcester
It’s a shame these days that the only real family gatherings seem to take place around weddings or funerals. Not just this, but the past few years have been too heavily dominated by the latter, leaving a feeling that there just isn't enough love in the world. Thank heavens for my loving partner. We talk about our wedding day now and then, the same way we look over houses on the market that are way out of our financial league.
With three small children, and my family being as large as his we would need to have a lottery win to even consider paying for the wedding of our dreams. This is why were happy just to fantasize, to plan seating arrangements and dress types. Discuss what seasonal flowers we would choose and how much more of a fun experience it would be for us as a family to wait until the children are older to enjoy our special day. I have ploughed through websites and magazines, looking at hairstyles, cars, ribbons, invitations and favours - I have my eye on some really nice fudge treats.. and silver bangles for the bridesmaids.. but when we tot up the figures and consider things seriously.. It is right that we should wait.. just that little bit longer.
Anyway... only this morning he reminded me of our special day as I brewed him a nice cup of tea. He smiled at me, and said.. "why not just change your name... will cost less when we get divorced!" who says chivalry is dead!!
With three small children, and my family being as large as his we would need to have a lottery win to even consider paying for the wedding of our dreams. This is why were happy just to fantasize, to plan seating arrangements and dress types. Discuss what seasonal flowers we would choose and how much more of a fun experience it would be for us as a family to wait until the children are older to enjoy our special day. I have ploughed through websites and magazines, looking at hairstyles, cars, ribbons, invitations and favours - I have my eye on some really nice fudge treats.. and silver bangles for the bridesmaids.. but when we tot up the figures and consider things seriously.. It is right that we should wait.. just that little bit longer.
Anyway... only this morning he reminded me of our special day as I brewed him a nice cup of tea. He smiled at me, and said.. "why not just change your name... will cost less when we get divorced!" who says chivalry is dead!!
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