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Nice people thread part 3- Nice as pie
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Hello :hello:
Can I ask some questions?
I know on past occasions you guys have given me some great advice on various subjects, but it seems my weakness, and your stengths are (in no particular order) class, etiquette, manners, creativity...
So, seeing as MSEs resident chav has gone and got herself into a bit of state regards weddings, would anyone help?
1. Can you show your tattoos in church? Well, actually, I think I've already decided this one. The question should be - 'where can I buy a wedding cardy?'
Yes, you can. But wedding cardy may be better? Upside down cross tattooes may be the exception
2. Being 'given away' - I don't have any one - is it necessary?
No. Talk to the vicar. Not necessary.
3. Inviting the vicar to the reception? Is that the norm? I don't want to 'cos I intend on getting right royally trashed
Ask the vicar. But it is not common for them to turn up.
4. Wedding gifts. We don't want or need anything - but some people have already said they want to get something, if we don't choose they will get vouchers. (Without being rude) don't really want vouchers - is it OK - and how to go about - asking for cash, and how to emphasise, only if people want to. Also, is it better to say why? Have had friends before who have said any money will be for 'conservatory fund' etc. Lastly - charity giving. Is it OK to say 50% of any money received will go to charity? Or is it rude to give other peoples money away, or is it rude to only do half?!
Either way is OK.
Help! (please!) thank you :A:kisses3:
Talk to the vicar.
They are experienced in these things.“The ideas of debtor and creditor as to what constitutes a good time never coincide.”
― P.G. Wodehouse, Love Among the Chickens0 -
lostinrates wrote: »I think the idea of the kids ''giving you away'' is funny and sweet.
Yes, provided that the kids are wholeheartedly in favour of the wedding. If any of them aren't convinced it's what they want, then it needs to be handled carefully. Oh, and I'd avoid the phrase "giving away" for younger children, in case they think they're losing you.
How many kids are we talking about?
And I seem to have dived in and answered the questions without thinking about why you needed to ask them. Belated congratulations! :T Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.
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A wedding? Congratulations!0
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Flying visit, but wanted to say a hello to Pobby in case he's reading.
Don't forget us fella! All the nice peeps are hoping you're well!It's getting harder & harder to keep the government in the manner to which they have become accustomed.0 -
1. No. It's common.
1. Can you show your tattoos in church?
2. Being 'given away' - I don't have any one - is it necessary?
3. Inviting the vicar to the reception? Is that the norm? I don't want to 'cos I intend on getting right royally trashed
4. Wedding gifts.
2. You should try to find somebody, else you'll feel uber-conscious.
3. Pretty much the norm, although a lot decline and/or have other weddings straight after ... and they tend to slip off quickly as they don't really know anybody so feel a bit of a lemon after the welcome drink and half an hour's vicar-banter with people asking daft questions. If you don't want him there, then invite him after the ceremony, when he's probably already too busy and/or will politely smile and make up a reason not to come.
4. Ask for cash for a specific purpose.0 -
For "wedding cardy", I think the word you're seeking is "shrug".0
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Yes we are!!lemonjelly wrote: »Flying visit, but wanted to say a hello to Pobby in case he's reading.
Don't forget us fella! All the nice peeps are hoping you're well!0 -
A wedding? Congratulations!
Er... traditionally, this is the kind of occasion where someone asks you if you are a sock puppet, but technically this is the nice thread, so welcome to the forum
“The ideas of debtor and creditor as to what constitutes a good time never coincide.”
― P.G. Wodehouse, Love Among the Chickens0 -
Maybe we're generating Nice Sock Puppets. People bored of terminal argumentsEr... traditionally, this is the kind of occasion where someone asks you if you are a sock puppet, but technically this is the nice thread, so welcome to the forum
They want to talk about dogs and chickens and growing stuff and weddings and how the weather is .... 0 -
PasturesNew wrote: »For "wedding cardy", I think the word you're seeking is "shrug".
Phase Eight or Monsoon do lovely ones.
Congratulations!
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