What makes a good wedding?

14 Sep 2008

Well, thinking about the other post on 'is marriage important', we clearly do think so, seeing as we're getting married on 4th July next year (independence day! lol

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So I've been to a few weddings recently, both very different, and both made me think how we might have things go on the day.
Now I'm not just meaning the things that really are important, like spending time with all your loved ones and friends, all the people important to you being there- at the end of the day, that really is the main point of the wedding.
But what I want to know is what other wee extras made you enjoy a wedding that bit more than another?
And what things did you hate about a wedding?
For example, at one wedding they had a friend play guitar and sing jack johnstone better together, which was lovely, but then the band they had later on kept stopping and starting, which was a bit of a flop, as noone really danced!
A wedding i was at last week had a friend of the family who is an international harpist or something play as we arrived in the venue, but they also had a piper play outside so the harp was drowned out!
At another, the bride and groom had put wee stories about the guests on the back of the placecards as conversation starters- very cute!
So thoughts please!!!
m&d xx

14 Sep 2008

Ooooooo the irony of getting married on Independence day! lol

Our wedding was good because it was just close family and friends - we had the people around us who cared, it was nothing fancy. It's the smaller ones like ours that I remember.
I hate over-the-top weddings. It's just show for other people who you probably won't see until the next family wedding or funeral.

14 Sep 2008

What makes a good wedding?
Easy this one,
Loads and loads of hot bridesmaids!
Gives me the opportunity to sit and flirt all day/night and then right at the end say "Oh did someone get married then?"
biggrin

14 Sep 2008

Quote by staffcple
What makes a good wedding?
Easy this one,
Loads and loads of hot bridesmaids!
Gives me the opportunity to sit and flirt all day/night and then right at the end say "Oh did someone get married then?"

I've got three- do you think i should ask a few more?!?!?!?!?

14 Sep 2008

Quote by mazandden
I've got three- do you think i should ask a few more?!?!?!?!?

Depends if your planning on inviting me really.....
If not, three will be sufficient, if so.....a few more might help!
wink

14 Sep 2008

Quote by vodka_babe22uk
what makes a good wedding
the groom turning up

oh god.....

14 Sep 2008

Quote by mazandden
what makes a good wedding
the groom turning up

oh god.....
And the bride, of course!

14 Sep 2008

Our major worry is that even though it's 10 months away, we are the least disorganised pair ever- we might both manage to turn up (probably very late) but we'll have forgotten something like all the paperwork you're supposed to do etc etc.....

14 Sep 2008

oo and while we're on the subject- we're having a bit of a burlesque theme to it- the girls in my cancan troupe are performing, so we want a bit of burlesque decor (also to save money and not waste it on flowers) so if anyone is more imaginative than me-please help!
It's pretty much gonna be one big burlesque party, i think we'll even get my gran dressed up!

14 Sep 2008

Burlesque bridesmaids :shock: :shock:
Gulp.
Invite as many as you can. biggrin

14 Sep 2008

Quote by mazandden
Our major worry is that even though it's 10 months away, we are the least disorganised pair ever- we might both manage to turn up (probably very late) but we'll have forgotten something like all the paperwork you're supposed to do etc etc.....

Have a notebook and write down everything you need to buy/arrange/do. Cross each thing off as you do it. It's all in one place then and you can also add things as you remember them, to deal with when it's appropriate.

14 Sep 2008

Quote by staffcple
Burlesque bridesmaids :shock: :shock:
Gulp.
Invite as many as you can.

den says - 'I think we're on to something here'
and has started a bridesmaid criteria list:
1. Hot
2. Big boobs
3. Hot
4. Loose morals
5. Hot.......

14 Sep 2008

I think the best way to round off a perfect wedding is...
...a perfect divorce :twisted:

14 Sep 2008

Quote by Peanut
I think the best way to round off a perfect wedding is...
...a perfect divorce :twisted:

heheh we'll see!

14 Sep 2008

Quote by mazandden
I think the best way to round off a perfect wedding is...
...a perfect divorce :twisted:

heheh we'll see!
Nah, you've got years and years before you have to worry about that ;)

14 Sep 2008

Quote by mazandden
Burlesque bridesmaids :shock: :shock:
Gulp.
Invite as many as you can.

den says - 'I think we're on to something here'
and has started a bridesmaid criteria list:
1. Hot
2. Big boobs
3. Hot
4. Loose morals
5. Hot.......
wave

where do I sign?
:giggle:

14 Sep 2008

Quote by noladreams30
Burlesque bridesmaids :shock: :shock:
Gulp.
Invite as many as you can.

den says - 'I think we're on to something here'
and has started a bridesmaid criteria list:
1. Hot
2. Big boobs
3. Hot
4. Loose morals
5. Hot.......
wave

where do I sign?
:giggle:
oo yes! a gaggle of swinging heaven bridesmaid beauties !!!
Just think of the wedding snaps!

14 Sep 2008

I know it may be a bit old hat now, but my friends put a disposable camera on each table and asked everyone to take pictures throughout the meal and the evening. They got the pics developed after and put in an album and it is hilarious. Like the 'alternative' wedding album. As the bride said, it was like seeing the wedding from a different angle, rather than just from the top table.
Very funny pics. But then we're a foolish lot who don't need much encouragement to indulge in a bit of silliness!! wink

14 Sep 2008

Quote by noladreams30
I know it may be a bit old hat now, but my friends put a disposable camera on each table and asked everyone to take pictures throughout the meal and the evening. They got the pics developed after and put in an album and it is hilarious. Like the 'alternative' wedding album. As the bride said, it was like seeing the wedding from a different angle, rather than just from the top table.
Very funny pics. But then we're a foolish lot who don't need much encouragement to indulge in a bit of silliness!!

Or even edit all the snaps into a video montage and distribute them on DVD. All very doable on today's computers and dirt cheap to do too.

14 Sep 2008

We lived together for 14 years prior to getting married. Had both been married before so decided to do something completely different.
Having been involved in the s&m/Dom/sub scene we decided to have a fetish wedding.
Strict fetish dress code, leather,pvc,rubber, thigh high boots, clubbing clothes. 14 guests came to the reg office , 72 guests came to the reception.
Before you ask no family members were invited, no children, no wedding cake ( 6 cheese cakes and 6 chocholate cakes ),no flowers, no ties.
It was held at our friends house , there was a dungeon,dance hall with stobe and lazer lights.
Most people who came in the evening thought it was a theme party when they got the invitations, thinking we were allready married.
A wonderful day even better evening.

14 Sep 2008

A good wedding?
one i don't have to go to....they bore the tits off me evil

14 Sep 2008

SHadies

Other than that, I found this for you-

might be helpful for some of the practical stuff.
As far as the tables go, maybe you should have a place card giving everyone their own burlesque stage name? EG Aunty Rita becomes "Aunty Rita Von Tease" etc.
When I think Burlesque, the first thing that springs to mind is

They could work as place card holders.... dunno

14 Sep 2008

A relaxed atmosphere (dress code helps with this!) makes a wedding..I think. Best wedding was relaxed, a spit roast, rather than huge sit down meal. Silly games and fun speeches!

14 Sep 2008

A clever seating plan, and the newlyweds working the room, making each guest feel an important part of the celebration.

14 Sep 2008

Quote by Bjlips2008
A relaxed atmosphere (dress code helps with this!) makes a wedding..I think. Best wedding was relaxed, a spit roast, rather than huge sit down meal. Silly games and fun speeches!

Now this is my kinda wedding!!

14 Sep 2008

Quote by winchwench
SHadies
Other than that, I found this for you-

might be helpful for some of the practical stuff.
As far as the tables go, maybe you should have a place card giving everyone their own burlesque stage name? EG Aunty Rita becomes "Aunty Rita Von Tease" etc.
When I think Burlesque, the first thing that springs to mind is

So maybe you could allude to the most famous of all burlesque poses for your centerpieces? How about a large glass, with some sparkly things in the bottom- or maybe a string of beads draped part way over the side- finished with as single feather? Simple, but very burlesque.
Other than that, lots of swagged fabric.
Orrrrrr...you know those corseted doll jewellery hanger things?

They could work as place card holders....

oo wenchy! you're very good at this- you're hired!hehehe!

14 Sep 2008

Don't tell anyone- but I'm actually really creative. I'm bloody good at flower arranging too.
Really 'ard flowers though.
In fact, Cacti.
I have a reputation to uphold, you know wink

14 Sep 2008

not sure cacti could fit the theme- but if you're creative, i'm sure you'll come up with something!
More, more! :bounce: :bounce:

14 Sep 2008

What Makes a good Wedding -
The Stag and Hen parties
Just come back from 1 a couple of weeks ago to Magaluf with 8 other lads 4 days it was such a laugh we are planning on going back next year.
The wife is out at the same resort as i type this 18 girls on the loose.
So my advice on this one is top priority is the stag and hen parties
Mr S

14 Sep 2008

a bride and groom! nothing else really matters :twisted:
My mother paid a stupid stupid amount for chair covers with bows on for her wedding 2 years ago now im talking hundreds of pounds! for flucking chair covers loon

Seems a tad silly to me rolleyes

I think the most unusual thing i have seen at a wedding (catered quite a few) was a wedding cake(s) they had made lots of buns and made a fancy cake stand from icing, each small bun had royal icing & the bride & grooms names written on them, was really well done