Full regalia.

[TANGODANCER]

While you lot are watching football this Saturday, I'll be stuck in Darwen at my daughter's wedding. Went to be fitted for my mandatory wedding outfit at weekend. I look like a cross between Mr Darcy's dad and an extra from "Gone withe the Wind". Why, oh why can't we just wear normal suits anymore? Any of you lot done the fancy-dress regalia for weddings?

[jimbo]

While you lot are watching football this Saturday, I'll be stuck in Darwen at my daughter's wedding. Went to be fitted for my mandatory wedding outfit at weekend. I look like a cross between Mr Darcy's dad and an extra from "Gone withe the Wind". Why, oh why can't we just wear normal suits anymore? Any of you lot done the fancy-dress regalia for weddings?

I got dragged to a then girlfriends' uncle's civil partnership. That was proper fancy dress. He was dressed as Batman and his husband was wearing a Pirates of the Caribbean type thing. One of the strangest things I've ever witnessed. (Of course I didn't take part in the fancy dress idea and stuck out like a sore thumb in my shirt and trousers.)

[TANGODANCER]

While you lot are watching football this Saturday, I'll be stuck in Darwen at my daughter's wedding. Went to be fitted for my mandatory wedding outfit at weekend. I look like a cross between Mr Darcy's dad and an extra from "Gone withe the Wind". Why, oh why can't we just wear normal suits anymore? Any of you lot done the fancy-dress regalia for weddings?

I got dragged to a then girlfriends' uncle's civil partnership. That was proper fancy dress. He was dressed as Batman and his husband was wearing a Pirates of the Caribbean type thing. One of the strangest things I've ever witnessed. (Of course I didn't take part in the fancy dress idea and stuck out like a sore thumb in my shirt and trousers.)

Cor, you do mix it a bit, don't you. Suddenly I'm feeling better.

[Bruce Rioja]

He was dressed as Batman and his husband was wearing a Pirates of the Caribbean type thing.

See, I was wondering if they'd gone for a Fathers For Justice theme, but then I suppose that that would be completely inappropriate.

[jimbo]

While you lot are watching football this Saturday, I'll be stuck in Darwen at my daughter's wedding. Went to be fitted for my mandatory wedding outfit at weekend. I look like a cross between Mr Darcy's dad and an extra from "Gone withe the Wind". Why, oh why can't we just wear normal suits anymore? Any of you lot done the fancy-dress regalia for weddings?

I got dragged to a then girlfriends' uncle's civil partnership. That was proper fancy dress. He was dressed as Batman and his husband was wearing a Pirates of the Caribbean type thing. One of the strangest things I've ever witnessed. (Of course I didn't take part in the fancy dress idea and stuck out like a sore thumb in my shirt and trousers.)

Cor, you do mix it a bit, don't you. Suddenly I'm feeling better.

It was deeply odd and unnerving. I expect every wedding/social function I ever go to to be more normal in comparison.

[KeeeeeeeBaaaaaaab]

While you lot are watching football this Saturday, I'll be stuck in Darwen at my daughter's wedding. Went to be fitted for my mandatory wedding outfit at weekend. I look like a cross between Mr Darcy's dad and an extra from "Gone withe the Wind". Why, oh why can't we just wear normal suits anymore? Any of you lot done the fancy-dress regalia for weddings?

I got dragged to a then girlfriends' uncle's civil partnership. That was proper fancy dress. He was dressed as Batman and his husband was wearing a Pirates of the Caribbean type thing. One of the strangest things I've ever witnessed. (Of course I didn't take part in the fancy dress idea and stuck out like a sore thumb in my shirt and trousers.)

So his vows were along the lines of "I take thee to have and to hold, for richer or poorer, for pedantic or slightly less pedantic, for fat Kevin Nolan or fatter Kevin Nolan....."

[jimbo]

While you lot are watching football this Saturday, I'll be stuck in Darwen at my daughter's wedding. Went to be fitted for my mandatory wedding outfit at weekend. I look like a cross between Mr Darcy's dad and an extra from "Gone withe the Wind". Why, oh why can't we just wear normal suits anymore? Any of you lot done the fancy-dress regalia for weddings?

I got dragged to a then girlfriends' uncle's civil partnership. That was proper fancy dress. He was dressed as Batman and his husband was wearing a Pirates of the Caribbean type thing. One of the strangest things I've ever witnessed. (Of course I didn't take part in the fancy dress idea and stuck out like a sore thumb in my shirt and trousers.)

So his vows were along the lines of "I take thee to have and to hold, for richer or poorer, for pedantic or slightly less pedantic, for fat Kevin Nolan or fatter Kevin Nolan....."

Nope. There are rumours however he wanted his partner to wear a big number 14 on his back...................

[KeeeeeeeBaaaaaaab]

While you lot are watching football this Saturday, I'll be stuck in Darwen at my daughter's wedding. Went to be fitted for my mandatory wedding outfit at weekend. I look like a cross between Mr Darcy's dad and an extra from "Gone withe the Wind". Why, oh why can't we just wear normal suits anymore? Any of you lot done the fancy-dress regalia for weddings?

I got dragged to a then girlfriends' uncle's civil partnership. That was proper fancy dress. He was dressed as Batman and his husband was wearing a Pirates of the Caribbean type thing. One of the strangest things I've ever witnessed. (Of course I didn't take part in the fancy dress idea and stuck out like a sore thumb in my shirt and trousers.)

So his vows were along the lines of "I take thee to have and to hold, for richer or poorer, for pedantic or slightly less pedantic, for fat Kevin Nolan or fatter Kevin Nolan....."

Nope. There are rumours however he wanted his partner to wear a big number 14 on his back...................

What, seven dumps?

[bobo the clown]

While you lot are watching football this Saturday, I'll be stuck in Darwen at my daughter's wedding.

TD, whatever your view, can I suggest you find a slightly more positive position than this on the day !!

The daughter's likely to see this description as non-too enthusiastic.

Just trying to help.

[TANGODANCER]

While you lot are watching football this Saturday, I'll be stuck in Darwen at my daughter's wedding.

TD, whatever your view, can I suggest you find a slightly more positive position than this on the day !!
The daughter's likely to see this description as non-too enthusiastic.
Just trying to help.

I think you know that was just jocose Bobo. I wouldn't miss it for the world and I love her to bits. Not too keen on the Darwen bit and I was going to suggest the reception at De Veer Whites er, maybe next week around three o'clock.......but I thought better of it.

I'm looking forward to it really, just have to play the grumpy father to keep in part.

[William the White]

While you lot are watching football this Saturday, I'll be stuck in Darwen at my daughter's wedding.

TD, whatever your view, can I suggest you find a slightly more positive position than this on the day !!
The daughter's likely to see this description as non-too enthusiastic.
Just trying to help.

I think you know that was just jocose Bobo. I wouldn't miss it for the world and I love her to bits. Not too keen on the Darwen bit and I was going to suggest the reception at De Veer Whites er, maybe next week around three o'clock.......but I thought better of it.

I'm looking forward to it really, just have to play the grumpy father to keep in part.

Grinning at yer TD... played that part... and two more daughters to go... Have a good one... try not to cry...

[Dujon]

I suppose, TANGO, old chap, that being the father of the bride brings with it certain responsibilities. One of those of course is to spend as much money as possible in order to prove to your daughter's prospective in-laws that you do indeed 'love her to bits'. It's probably some sort of watered down dowry belief system. It is also utterly stupid.

Regrettably I couldn't attend my daughter's wedding - I was crook ('poorly' to most of you lot) - but, if I had, I most assuredly would not have been dolled up like some sort of freak show exhibition just in order to mollify the strange and wonderful desires (demands?) of the gender known as female. I went through that as a groom and once in a life time is quite enough, thank you. Not only does God know what my wife and I spent for that short and sweet afternoon/evening sojourn, but so do I. The rub of course is that I didn't even get to drink my own grog!

Whatever: I wish your daughter all the best in her upcoming adventure and suggest that you have a few shots of the best before the boring, smile-stealing, meeting-and-greeting extravaganza which I believe is still known as 'The Reception'. I do not envy you.

[ratbert]

Darwen... is the reception at Astley Grange perchance?

Oh, and just think of the fun you can have in the speech embarrassing your daughter!

[TANGODANCER]

Darwen... is the reception at Astley Grange perchance?

Oh, and just think of the fun you can have in the speech embarrassing your daughter!

It is indeed at yonder place of mirth and jollity. Not quite as remote as my son's wedding not long ago. That was in Clitheroe, sort of Lancashire's answer to Wuthering Heights.

[Raven]

I've been to a Victorian themed one, was fantastic, there were fancy this and that, soldiers a la Rourkes Drift, Sherlock Holmes' chimney sweeps, an Elephant man and lots of bodices and oddly enough one Ninja!

Can get pics if you want

[TANGODANCER]

I've been to a Victorian themed one, was fantastic, there were fancy this and that, soldiers a la Rourkes Drift, Sherlock Holmes' chimney sweeps, an Elephant man and lots of bodices and oddly enough one Ninja!

Can get pics if you want

Yeah, get em up for a butchers.

[wovlad]

Went to a friend from works wedding reception. They were both members of the Sealed Knott who re-enact Battles from the English Civil war, often seen outside & inside the Old Man & Scythe in Bolton & they had donned the garb for the wedding
as had most of those attending. Have to say it looked fantastic. Had my photo taken with some buxom wenches, could'nt fault it.

Conversely was a wedding at the Smithills Coaching House , there was another wedding party on with the groom dressed as Austen Powers. That did'nt look to good.

[officer_dibble]

fancy dress sounds fun

for someone who wears a suit to work theres nothing worse than waking up on a saturday and having to put one on!

[boltonboris]

fancy dress sounds fun

for someone who wears a suit to work theres nothing worse than waking up on a saturday and having to put one on!

Getting the top hat on straight can be a right bas*ard can't it!!

Nah, I know what you mean mate, but as long as it's all on a hanger the night before, I find it as easy to get ready as I do any other time

[TANGODANCER]

Top hats? Whoa there lads, there'll be none of that nonesense.

Dark brown suit, long Riverboat-gambler type jacket, cream silk waistcoat, stiff pointed shirt and an "ivory" cravat. Sort of Maverick without the gunbelt. A vision of loveliness..I don't think.