Now I know all men aren’t like this but I also know a few that are!  Most women know what they want for Christmas and will cleverly hint or leave clues for their men to pick up on,  hoping they have actually listened and took note, they  are well aware they might need to do this a few times so that it will sink in!

Does it though? The majority of times, it probably does, but what about when it doesn’t?  Rather than lose face and ask their beloved, or even one of her friends, they leave it to the last minute, hoping for inspiration, then rush off into town amid the crowds to panic buy.

Not a good idea, believe me (experience talking here). Although you should appreciate the fact that at least he got you something, don’t get me wrong, socks and slippers are always very useful and practical and it’s the thought that counts, but it’s not what you wanted or expected!

Women want a Christmas gift that makes her feel special, loved, one in million, and they want to feel worth it!

Lessons can be learnt here; Listen to your lovely lady, take note, plan exactly what you want to get her, and don’t leave it to the last week. Buy that Christmas gift for her that she always wanted, and for those men out there that already do this, well done and keep up the good work!

 

 

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the best day of our lives , but certainly the most stressful one ! , infact we did it in 2 halves ....the wedding was july 12th 2010 (on our 2nd anniversary of our first date) and the reception was 6th august 2010 . why ? you maybe asking, well i suffer from severe arthritis and get tired very easily so we decided to do it in 2 parts and im so glad we did , infact i envy people that do it all in one day! money is tight and our wedding was done on a tight budget the dress , shoes , invites, infact most things were bought off ebay totalling about £200 in all. the room for our reception was £35 and we did our food ourselves .my friend did my hair and the photos and even our wedding cake was free my aunty made it as our pressie it was wonderful and everything was perfect i bet the whole wedding cost less than £600

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We couldn't afford a proper wedding car for our big day (just over a week ago!) so we contacted an executive car company that also provided a taxi service. Instead of paying £300 for a 5 minute drive in a 'proper' wedding car from the hotel to our venue, we paid £7!!!!
The car we were provided with was a brand new silver Mercedes, with no hint of any taxi signs on it, not bad for such a bargain price! The company also let us give a car ribbon to them in advance which they put on the car for us and the driver was so smartly dressed, we couldnt' believe our luck.
No-one knew how much it cost and everyone thought the car and driver looked great, so it couldn't have been any better as our wedding was on a tight budget and this really helped!

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I had always dreamed of a beautiful wedding day. Luckily I got more than I had ever even dreamed of!
We got married last year - in Las Vegas.

I told myself I wouldn't cry....yeah right! As Dad walked me down the aisle at our beautiful little chapel I was overcome with emotion. It was a beautiful sunny, hot day with not a cloud in the sky. Our closest family and friends were all there waiting. The scent of my fresh rose bouquet wafted around me, whilst my perfect curls bounced around my face and my dress sashayed around my legs as I walked.
And there was my soon-to-be husband waiting with the minister. Looking at me lovingly and adoringly. The butterflies were doing circles in my tummy, my heart was skipping beats.

And then there I was being given away. My Dad handing me over to another man. His own face full of emotion too.

Oh-uh...my chin started wobbling...

As our giant, but softly spoken, minister spoke of how our rings symbolised our love - neverending I felt my eyes starting to fill too.

And then before I knew it - we were husband and wife!

We stepped down from the gazebo and walked back down the aisle together our family and friends threw beautiful fresh red and white rose petals over us.

I have never felt so many emotions all in such a short period of time - however at that moment I was awash with joy!

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Everything I’ve learned about being the perfect groom
(there isn’t a lot)

Don’t mess with her spreadsheets
On the guest list spreadsheet (version 14, I think) I added the name of Batfink, plus one. I found it hilarious. She struck me in the face with the laptop.

Be serious about your suit
My best man and I quite fancied the idea of dressing up like Maverick and Goose and coming down the aisle to the sounds of ‘Danger Zone’ by Kenny Loggins. It turns out that girls don’t ‘get’ the Top Gun thing.

If you know nothing, nod
Flowers, cakes, table plans and little bags of tat tied up with ribbons leave me slightly bemused. Expressing an honest opinion would be foolhardy whereas giving encouragement that the missus has made an excellent choice will win you praise and affection.

You are not funny
I thought I was. Apparently not. It seems that my ‘joke’ about how I’d convinced my fiancé that Steven Segal won an Oscar for Under Siege wasn’t a suitable anecdote for a groom’s speech.

If you’re given a job, do it well
I was told to choose suitable readings for the ceremony. I chose the lyrics from ‘Living on a Prayer’ by Bon Jovi. I haven’t been given any jobs since.

The word ‘just’ will inevitably lead to your murder
It’s ‘just’ a dress. It’s ‘just’ a cake. It’s ‘just’ a napkin. Oh no my friend, nothing about a wedding is ‘just’ what you naively thought it to be. Fail to understand the importance of every tiny thing at your own peril.

Don’t be an arse
Despite being a scruffy and generally hopeless lout your wife-to-be is promising to care for you for decades to come. In exchange all she asks is for you to patiently indulge her while she goes slowly mental for a few months. I think that’s a bargain we can all live with, don’t you?

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We have a great special pre Christmas offer on. Buy any 3 or more personalised Christmas Baubles and you will automatically get 10% Off. This offer is for a limited time only.

Christmas Baubles are a great traditional Christmas gift. They are the perfect Christmas gift for all the family and friends, young or old.

Take a look at our fantastic range of baubles you will find babies 1st Christmas baubles, Couples first Christmas baubles, baubles for Mum. Dad, Gran even your Cat or Dog if you like!

 

                

 

My worst ever wedding experince was my won at 16 years old. My then boyfriend was a secret gambler and i was pregnant (young and foolish. He decided we were getting married, but didnt ask me he told me!!
I was lucky to get a £40 ring from Argos that he gave me on the number 5 bus. We were married 3 weeks later at a registry office with a few guests and me wearing a horrible baggy blouse and my old school trousers. We then had a small party at my mums house. At the time i was really happy and thought it was the start of the rest of my life but looking back it was the worst mistake ever. Within weeks he had quit his job and my new baby and I had nothing as he even gambled away our benefits. We eventually split after 9 years (im stubborn adn didnt want to accept that everyone else was right about him) and he hasnt seen our 3 children since let alone contributed financially.

To anyone else thinking of getting married young I would suggest waiting a few years - if its gonna work it wont make any difference and if it all goes wrong then its much easier to carry on with your life.

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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.

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