Weddings?
Mar 8th 2006, 8:00 pm
#16
roamin in the gloamin
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Re: Weddings?
We got married in Scotland. My husband had 1 guest ,his mum.
My dad sent the best man packing the night before the wedding. My uncle did the honors instead.
Had a great reception, like a big going away party ,as we came back to the USA the week after.
My dad sent the best man packing the night before the wedding. My uncle did the honors instead.
Had a great reception, like a big going away party ,as we came back to the USA the week after.
Mar 8th 2006, 8:01 pm
#17
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Re: Weddings?
I disliked my weddings, just something I had to grin and bear. First one was in a courthouse with my in-laws who are redneck alcoholic low-lifes and about as much fun as a rectal exam.
Second was a church 'blessing' in the UK organised by my normally, intelligent, calm and collected mum who turned into a mother-of-the-bridezilla and organised the whole thing while I was in the USA.
The reception was full of my northern working-class family, most of whom got absolutely shit-faced and started arguing. Hardly anyone bought us any pressies, I started my monthly during the reception dinner while wearing my dress, realised I didn't have any others clothes to wear the next morning at the hotel so had to drive home alone (everyone else was drunk) in my wedding dress to get some clothes. Then had to endure my two cousins telling me I was abadoning the family by moving tho the USA.
Best bit was having my R.E teacher from High School 'bless' us. He was one of those teachers who makes your school life bearable when you're a teenager.
We did have nice food though, roast beef and yorkshire pud. My cake was pretty awesome too, picking that out at the bakers was good fun.
Second was a church 'blessing' in the UK organised by my normally, intelligent, calm and collected mum who turned into a mother-of-the-bridezilla and organised the whole thing while I was in the USA.
The reception was full of my northern working-class family, most of whom got absolutely shit-faced and started arguing. Hardly anyone bought us any pressies, I started my monthly during the reception dinner while wearing my dress, realised I didn't have any others clothes to wear the next morning at the hotel so had to drive home alone (everyone else was drunk) in my wedding dress to get some clothes. Then had to endure my two cousins telling me I was abadoning the family by moving tho the USA.
Best bit was having my R.E teacher from High School 'bless' us. He was one of those teachers who makes your school life bearable when you're a teenager.
We did have nice food though, roast beef and yorkshire pud. My cake was pretty awesome too, picking that out at the bakers was good fun.
Mar 8th 2006, 8:20 pm
#18
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Joined: Mar 2005
Location: Ohio - originally London
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Re: Weddings?
Originally Posted by Sarah
I disliked my weddings, just something I had to grin and bear. First one was in a courthouse with my in-laws who are redneck alcoholic low-lifes and about as much fun as a rectal exam.
Second was a church 'blessing' in the UK organised by my normally, intelligent, calm and collected mum who turned into a mother-of-the-bridezilla and organised the whole thing while I was in the USA.
The reception was full of my northern working-class family, most of whom got absolutely shit-faced and started arguing. Hardly anyone bought us any pressies, I started my monthly during the reception dinner while wearing my dress, realised I didn't have any others clothes to wear the next morning at the hotel so had to drive home alone (everyone else was drunk) in my wedding dress to get some clothes. Then had to endure my two cousins telling me I was abadoning the family by moving tho the USA.
Best bit was having my R.E teacher from High School 'bless' us. He was one of those teachers who makes your school life bearable when you're a teenager.
We did have nice food though, roast beef and yorkshire pud. My cake was pretty awesome too, picking that out at the bakers was good fun.
Second was a church 'blessing' in the UK organised by my normally, intelligent, calm and collected mum who turned into a mother-of-the-bridezilla and organised the whole thing while I was in the USA.
The reception was full of my northern working-class family, most of whom got absolutely shit-faced and started arguing. Hardly anyone bought us any pressies, I started my monthly during the reception dinner while wearing my dress, realised I didn't have any others clothes to wear the next morning at the hotel so had to drive home alone (everyone else was drunk) in my wedding dress to get some clothes. Then had to endure my two cousins telling me I was abadoning the family by moving tho the USA.
Best bit was having my R.E teacher from High School 'bless' us. He was one of those teachers who makes your school life bearable when you're a teenager.
We did have nice food though, roast beef and yorkshire pud. My cake was pretty awesome too, picking that out at the bakers was good fun.
Mar 8th 2006, 8:28 pm
#19
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Re: Weddings?
Originally Posted by clydegirl
We got married in Scotland. My husband had 1 guest ,his mum.
My dad sent the best man packing the night before the wedding. My uncle did the honors instead.
Had a great reception, like a big going away party ,as we came back to the USA the week after.
My dad sent the best man packing the night before the wedding. My uncle did the honors instead.
Had a great reception, like a big going away party ,as we came back to the USA the week after.
Mar 8th 2006, 8:47 pm
#20
roamin in the gloamin
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Re: Weddings?
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
You have to tell us what was up with the best man!
They had a big argument some things were said that my dad did not like and he sent him packing. My dad was 5ft 4in with a gammy leg and there he was standing up to this huge american GI.
We have no idea how he got home ,he didn't have a ticket. He came over on a hop from Greece. Never heard from him since.
Mar 8th 2006, 8:54 pm
#21
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Re: Weddings?
Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel. A great time!!!
Mar 8th 2006, 8:56 pm
#22
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Re: Weddings?
Originally Posted by Elsie The Maid
Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel. A great time!!!
Mar 8th 2006, 8:58 pm
#23
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Re: Weddings?
Originally Posted by Ray
Bit of a rump there ....
How did I know you'd be the first to comment
Mar 8th 2006, 9:05 pm
#24
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Re: Weddings?
Originally Posted by Elsie The Maid
It's called voluptuous!!
How did I know you'd be the first to comment
How did I know you'd be the first to comment
Mar 8th 2006, 9:15 pm
#25
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Re: Weddings?
Huddersfield Registary office (12 years ago last week) then back to the pub in Holmfirth .. the bride wore red 
look at those shoes 
(12 years ago last week) then back to the pub in Holmfirth .. the bride wore red look at those shoes
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Mar 8th 2006, 9:32 pm
#26
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Location: Missouri
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Re: Weddings?
Originally Posted by mdglazerman
We were married in the US at the the Larimore House which is a historic Plantation house on the outskirts of St. Louis. Like the OP we didn't finalize our wedding date until my interview date for my K-1 was set (End of January 2005) and we were married at the end of April 2005. Debs did a fantastic job of arranging most of the big stuff before I arrived in the US in March but there was still plenty of minor details to arrange after I arrived.
We had about 65 people at the wedding and reception, about 15 of whom were a combination of friends and family from the UK. My dad was my best man and apart from the weather that scuppered our longterm plans for an outdoor wedding, the day went really well and everyone had a great time. Official wedding pics courtesy of my uncle can be found here.
Mark
We had about 65 people at the wedding and reception, about 15 of whom were a combination of friends and family from the UK. My dad was my best man and apart from the weather that scuppered our longterm plans for an outdoor wedding, the day went really well and everyone had a great time. Official wedding pics courtesy of my uncle can be found here.
Mark
Thats some journey.
Time does go fast ,once you are actually here.
Its waiting in England for that K1 to be approved that seems like forever.
We put ours in the Nov 2001 and i got approved in April 2002. Moved here in the May and married in the July.In church , all formal.
I cant believe it will be 4 yrs.
Alot has happened in that time.
Now i have a date for my N400 interview.(citizenship test)
We met by chance at a Family Reunion when i was here in June 2001.
My husband is the cousin of the friend i was staying with.
Pure fluke, as she had not seen him for awhile.
All worked out in the end.
Take care.
Mar 8th 2006, 10:47 pm
#27
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Re: Weddings?
10min ceremony in Vegas with witnesses who couldn't speak a word of English. I had severe laryngitis 
Felt like shite and spent the night in bed while OH got hammered and spent an amount in the casino that to this day he will not disclose... 
Felt like shite and spent the night in bed while OH got hammered and spent an amount in the casino that to this day he will not disclose...
Mar 8th 2006, 10:50 pm
#28
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Re: Weddings?
Originally Posted by Ray
We got married in our own garden ...with about 25/30 guests
and at a minimal cost .... the perfect way...
and at a minimal cost .... the perfect way...
marriages ..so if you are a cheap bastard like me ... get in touch ...
Mar 8th 2006, 11:26 pm
#29
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Re: Weddings?
Originally Posted by Eskimo
Huddersfield Registary office (12 years ago last week) then back to the pub in Holmfirth .. the bride wore red look at those shoes
(12 years ago last week) then back to the pub in Holmfirth .. the bride wore red look at those shoes http://britishexpats.com/forum/attac...&stc=1&thumb=1
Older sister to little sister: "Yeah, you should stare at it ... not often it snows in summer time."
Mar 8th 2006, 11:28 pm
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Re: Weddings?
Originally Posted by User Name
http://britishexpats.com/forum/attac...&stc=1&thumb=1
Older sister to little sister: "Yeah, you should stare at it ... not often it snows in summer time."
Older sister to little sister: "Yeah, you should stare at it ... not often it snows in summer time."