Bjay, hello there. Cake-gate reminds of my sister who is a calligrapher and was designing all the invitations, place cards and anything else writey for her son's wedding. Her style is quite formal, minimalist and classy, DiL to be was into pink bows and 'cute' things - it took a lot of doing to achieve a satisfactory result because my sis. was not going have anything go out that she wouldn't want to admit to but obviously it's bridey's big day .... Groom-to-be kept his head down
Thing is she doesn't realise I am not a professional so lop-sided cakes are out. Told her yesterday I know the principle but not willing to take the risk.
I have had yes you can get in the hall to construct it. Yes I want ivory and fuschia (pink and white) and butterflies but the actual construction - I haven't a clue. Will have to see what today brings.(puzzled smiley)
Bought ahardy fuschia from morrisons to day for a £1 - will put it in fron t when it has been nurtured - 'Dollar Princess'
I'm hoping mine just keeps on living with partner and puts the money to something more worth while - like a house. I have suggested a fish and chip supper is a good idea
I love my daughter. She took herself to Las Vegas and combined it with a holiday in Maui. I watched it on the computer and she had a blessing on her return. It didn't cost me a penny.
Of my 4 children's weddings I think I enjoyed the cheapest one most. In France everyone has to have the civil ceremony at the Mairie. Some choose to have a church wedding as well. My daughter married in the walled garden of the Mairie (used to be the village school) then we walked to the river for photos, beautiful, then over the bridge to the village hall - where we had a jolly party and general knees up! I got the hall dirt cheap because of living in the village. The village hall is an old stone inn with bedrooms for guests and a garden by the river. The catering and decoration was done by family and friends. The donated food was yummy, new MIL made foie gras and did the flowers (ex-florist), FIL gave loads of seafood and wine, I did cold decorated salmon and wedding cakes, my other daughter made desserts, my future DIL did delicious nibbles to go with champagne etc. All her university friends came and some friends from England. My parents, in their 80s came - and danced! It was great!
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Pleased to say one of my daughters has put buying a house as her priority. Just wish it wasn't so far from me. The other has gone to work in Quatar. My boys are only 17 and 18 so have plenty of time.
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Bjay, hello there. Cake-gate reminds of my sister who is a calligrapher and was designing all the invitations, place cards and anything else writey for her son's wedding. Her style is quite formal, minimalist and classy, DiL to be was into pink bows and 'cute' things - it took a lot of doing to achieve a satisfactory result because my sis. was not going have anything go out that she wouldn't want to admit to but obviously it's bridey's big day .... Groom-to-be kept his head down
Thing is she doesn't realise I am not a professional so lop-sided cakes are out. Told her yesterday I know the principle but not willing to take the risk.
I have had yes you can get in the hall to construct it. Yes I want ivory and fuschia (pink and white) and butterflies but the actual construction - I haven't a clue. Will have to see what today brings.(puzzled smiley)
Bought ahardy fuschia from morrisons to day for a £1 - will put it in fron t when it has been nurtured - 'Dollar Princess'
Rosa- you could always plant it in front of the cake.........
I'm hoping my two daughters just elope!!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm hoping mine just keeps on living with partner and puts the money to something more worth while - like a house. I have suggested a fish and chip supper is a good idea
I love my daughter. She took herself to Las Vegas and combined it with a holiday in Maui. I watched it on the computer and she had a blessing on her return. It didn't cost me a penny.
What I don't understand is why someone is more married if they spend £15000.
Persactly GG. My daughter did her blessing on a shoestring and it was lovely. It's whose there that makes the day, not what's there.
I wish someone would tell this bride - as far as I can see it's all show - it's my nephew who is getting married. Anyway it will be very interesting.
Of my 4 children's weddings I think I enjoyed the cheapest one most. In France everyone has to have the civil ceremony at the Mairie. Some choose to have a church wedding as well. My daughter married in the walled garden of the Mairie (used to be the village school) then we walked to the river for photos, beautiful, then over the bridge to the village hall - where we had a jolly party and general knees up! I got the hall dirt cheap because of living in the village. The village hall is an old stone inn with bedrooms for guests and a garden by the river. The catering and decoration was done by family and friends. The donated food was yummy, new MIL made foie gras and did the flowers (ex-florist), FIL gave loads of seafood and wine, I did cold decorated salmon and wedding cakes, my other daughter made desserts, my future DIL did delicious nibbles to go with champagne etc. All her university friends came and some friends from England. My parents, in their 80s came - and danced! It was great!
Pleased to say one of my daughters has put buying a house as her priority. Just wish it wasn't so far from me
. The other has gone to work in Quatar
. My boys are only 17 and 18 so have plenty of time.
BL that wedding sounds lovely