Tonight we went to the pub for early doors......it's something we never generally do.......
How exciting!
We thrashed out the seating plan for the wedding dinner.....and agreed that our friend John ( Bel Ami) may well like to read something out at the ceremony. ( he's appeared on radio 4 's " Women's Hour" so IS a consummate professional when it comes to " do's")........I've already asked My best friend Nuala to say something and Chris' Brother will speak for his family......so I think we have all bases covered......
It's been rather fun planning everything .....and I am so glad the whole event is small and manageable .....so many weddings feed on themselves and get completely out of control........
Our wedding.......less is more........
Ps. I'm not used to drinking lager
Three pints and I had to have a crafty pee behind the Berlingo on the way home
Sounds lovely and simple and you are so wise not to let things get out of hand.
ReplyDeleteWe do not buy drink. We can only rent it.
It's my 52 year old bladder
DeleteTook me a while to get the 'rent' analogy.
DeleteJohn- Saw Palmetto, taken as a supplement has changed my husband's life as applied to the whole bladder situation. I mean for real and for really.
DeleteHow long until the wedding? I think there is still time for it to get out of hand... ;-)
ReplyDeleteOnly 8 weeks!
DeleteIs that all ????? That has flown by ......
DeleteWe were also saying that finally you and claire MUST come round to dinner!
DeleteYou are lucky you only had to stop for a pee. How many did you say you had?
ReplyDeleteThree pints of fosters
DeleteHow bloody sad
That's not good John.
DeleteGiving the old ladies an eye full as normal!
ReplyDeleteIs this the pub with the new owners that are the talk of the village ?
ReplyDeletecheers, parsnip
Yes.........a small group of " ladies with sensible shoes" were evident
DeleteShirts and ties too?
DeleteKeep a tight grip on that wedding John...they can so easily get out of hand. It's not so far away now is it?
ReplyDelete'Skippy Piss' is what we call Fosters around here...
ReplyDeleteI don't know just why I drank it!
DeleteBelieve me there are better Aussie beers available down here.
DeleteThree pints of ANY liquid and I own the bathroom.
ReplyDeleteBut what a nice evening and it's good to get these things settled early. Ish. Eight weeks, you say?!!
Sounds like your plans are going well. Our wedding didn't cost much, we had a fantastic afternoon ceidlh and everyone got rather drunk, especially the bride, wahey !!
ReplyDeleteTwiggy
Oh wow, John - every day is a day nearer
ReplyDeleteIt'll be here before you know it,and gone sooner than you realise.
ReplyDeleteENJOY IT !
Jane x
My son recently got married at a lovely location , there were only 8 at the wedding and that included the bride groom and their 2 children , it was a lovely day and all the more special for being so intimate . It is so easy for weddings to take on a life of their own and really it is only about the two people getting married .
ReplyDeleteI am confused (again). Comments suggest the pub is in your village, so it can't have been far between pub toilet and home toilet? And the Berlingo? If parked outside your home why not pee indoors? If used to get to the pub I presume Chris was sober and driving, but you had to stop the Berlingo and get out? On a mere drive through the village? Or maybe the pub is in a different village. Maybe you were peeing behind somebody else's Berlingo just because you don't like them? Confusing...All of which is none of my business whatsoever, of course, as usual. Cheers. (But ugly clunky-looking Berlingos deserved to be peed upon at every opportunity). I hope the wedding is a suitably gay affair.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the bladder just has to be emptied THERE AND THEN
DeleteI have the bladder capacity of an average guinea pig
Don't drink before the wedding ceremonials, may I suggest?
DeleteAs you get older that lager passes thru more quickly! As to the wedding plans less is more....or you will pull your hair out.
ReplyDelete8 weeks? oh my! no cold feet now, EITHER of you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for your wedding day, it's going to be a grand affair.
ReplyDeleteThree pints.....I can't hold a cup of tea !
~Jo
How we wish we could all be there in eight weeks to wish you a lifetime of happiness together. Hopefully there will be a blog-cast!
ReplyDeleteJohn, it will be perfect because it is your wedding. Any tiny glitches will be perfect too. We know.
ReplyDeleteExciting times. And I suspect that I am not alone in being excited for you and Chris.
ReplyDeleteSimple is always good.
ReplyDeleteHope you all have a wonderful New Year, John. ♥
OK : If you want small then you and Chris can Have at it. I am from far away and so looking forward to this! There are many others from across the ocean also.( I tinkle behind cars and or bushes as need be) You are not a simple person so just be Happy (I can't wait !) Alabama Fan
ReplyDeleteHoping the best for you and Chris. Stay happy always!
ReplyDeleteThe Pub' looks perfect.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, John. Good on yer for good planning.
ReplyDeleteGosh, looking forward to the big day and enjoy sharing it with you. Vx
ReplyDeleteOur best planning was done in the pub ! Less is more sounds great x
ReplyDeleteBerlingos - ugly? Clunky-looking? I take exception, young Andrew! They are an ideal vehicle for carting dogs around, going camping and the ideal shape for hiding someone needing to relieve him/herself in a public place. I know! I love my Berlingo.
ReplyDeletePee behind The Berlingo? Marking your territory like a Welsh terrier? I hope you didn't pee on Chris too!
ReplyDeleteHope the next few weeks whizz by John - whatis the actual date?
ReplyDeleteBetter a Hindenberg than a man who pees behind Berlingos!
ReplyDeleteAwaiting the celebrations with eager anticipation. Hope the preparations go smoothly.
All sounds perfectly manageable, John. Why am I getting nervous then!!??
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm joining this late in the game - yet I get to be excited for your wedding. I'll expect details... :-)
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