Wedding rehearsal!
So last night was the wedding rehearsal for the big day on
Saturday. Now, back in the day, we never had such things.
It was a case of turn up, say a few 'I do's', sing some hymns
then off to the bun fight! Far simpler.
When we were married it took us six weeks from announcing it to finding a venue and local church and doing the deed. This wedding has taken two years!
I don't blame the happy couple at all though. I blame the wedding industry. When did it begin, this total wedding makeover? I suspect it is another American thing foisted upon us. To be fair, with the size of the bride's Irish family there was no way this could be a small affair. And I have never known a couple with so many good friends who all have to be there. As the bride's father said last night over a pint of Guiness 'Clare has invited everyone she has ever met!'
At the last count there will be 180 in the church. It should add volume to the singing anyway!
As we were crowded into this tiny pub last night I looked around at all of the happy smiling faces, many of whom I had never met before. I have a feeling I am going to make a lot of new friends myself this weekend.
One slight fly in the ointment however. The vicar has been changed. The original lady vicar fell yesterday and has a black eye and mild concussion, so they have called up the reserve! He is retired and bless him doesn't seem to have the best memory. It should be interesting.
Oh and apparently it's going to rain, but we don't care. It'll still be a stonking day!
Mac
When we were married it took us six weeks from announcing it to finding a venue and local church and doing the deed. This wedding has taken two years!
I don't blame the happy couple at all though. I blame the wedding industry. When did it begin, this total wedding makeover? I suspect it is another American thing foisted upon us. To be fair, with the size of the bride's Irish family there was no way this could be a small affair. And I have never known a couple with so many good friends who all have to be there. As the bride's father said last night over a pint of Guiness 'Clare has invited everyone she has ever met!'
At the last count there will be 180 in the church. It should add volume to the singing anyway!
As we were crowded into this tiny pub last night I looked around at all of the happy smiling faces, many of whom I had never met before. I have a feeling I am going to make a lot of new friends myself this weekend.
One slight fly in the ointment however. The vicar has been changed. The original lady vicar fell yesterday and has a black eye and mild concussion, so they have called up the reserve! He is retired and bless him doesn't seem to have the best memory. It should be interesting.
Oh and apparently it's going to rain, but we don't care. It'll still be a stonking day!
Mac
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We planned ours in 6 months- but that's because when I get an idea into my head I get things sorted in record time. I turned into Bridezilla too and I doubt that your future daughter-in-law is as ruthless as me. I was in a foul mood at our wedding regearsal- I remember thinking, ''I've got so much to do in the next 2 days that I shouldn't really be here!' Thankfully my husband is very laid back and understanding.
Enjoy the weekend- and that rain better stay away!!
PS Don't forget to have a hankie handy for when you *get something in your eye* during the service.
I think part of the trick is to not be too knackered by all the prep. As I write I'm sure you and the Mac clans of old and to-be are long since past their cocoa and dreaming of a sunny afternoon.
A few notes from:
Prop's Wedding Tips
Be genreous at the bar..
Never react to the best man's speech..
Never ever make comment on the "All Important Battle of the Hats" between the mothers...
Seek safety on the dance floor when tensions rise.
Pick someone from bothsides to be a "Minder" for the odd chat or nudge
Stay at least an hour after the bride and groom leave the reception.
Take the Brides side on their first three disputes and then never again....
....and lastly. take your other half away as soon as possible for a de stress dirty weekend.......
Strength and Honour.....
Skylark - I read your last line as 'gate-crashing midgets' and for a moment, wondered what the hell went on! XD
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