tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post2941379983190378156..comments2023-08-15T10:45:19.156+01:00Comments on Bucolic Frolics: Suits YouChristina Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456081711848597668noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-60252802887153009792009-01-30T20:32:00.000+00:002009-01-30T20:32:00.000+00:00Glad the preparations are going well! As for the n...Glad the preparations are going well! As for the no-kids rule, the next time its questioned you could point out they could use the money they will save due to the no presents clause, on paying a babysitter. That should shut 'em up.Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-1927011063582382012009-01-30T16:43:00.000+00:002009-01-30T16:43:00.000+00:00Phillipa - THANK YOU. It means so much coming from...Phillipa - THANK YOU. It means so much coming from a fellow writer. If only the poor thing had had more exposure other people might have thought so too... Ah, well - there's always Moonshine - VBG!!!!<BR/><BR/>me x 5 - hah! so the older Indian rellies might be "shamed" into making cash donations on the quiet even yet, then? Fascinating, this culture stuff...Christina Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456081711848597668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-43209310234952115692009-01-30T13:56:00.000+00:002009-01-30T13:56:00.000+00:00I always try to be empathetic ;)The whole 'no boxe...I always try to be empathetic ;)<BR/><BR/>The whole 'no boxed gifts' thing is am excuse for all relatives to compete with each other to give the most money as a gift, without actually ever telling anyone what you gave. It's like a mind reading game of epic proportions. My sister and I can't help but laugh and point when we see a bunch of our elderly relatives competing with each other. <BR/><BR/>No kids and no competion-sounds like a dream!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-61079297018736590792009-01-30T13:36:00.000+00:002009-01-30T13:36:00.000+00:00Chris - I have to go off topic here to say that Ha...Chris - I have to go off topic here to say that Happy Birthday was AMAZING.Phillipahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327571607067476569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-17710739063169995042009-01-29T22:53:00.000+00:002009-01-29T22:53:00.000+00:00mememememeee - OMG! You DO understand!!! It took m...mememememeee - OMG! You DO understand!!! It took me all my powers of persuasion to get The Doctor NOT to include "no boxed gifts" on the invitations!!! This, I was told, is common at Indian weddings in the hope that everyone stumps up dosh instead. Too brazen for me, I'm afraid - even though the last NBG Indian wedding Elle and The Doctor attended apparently gave the bride and groom something in the region of 3K!!! Laughed at your multi-relative rection to "little darlings" too - fortunately we won't have that problem!!!Christina Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456081711848597668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-39681063392653536832009-01-29T19:23:00.000+00:002009-01-29T19:23:00.000+00:00They'll get over it. Kids are always invited to th...They'll get over it. Kids are always invited to the Indian weddings I go to and I hate it. They all hover around me thinking I will entertain them and when i don't I am suitably punished. (And I can't hit them because their mother is my Dad's Uncle's wife's step brother's grandson and I might get into trouble for it.<BR/><BR/>Kudos for Elle and the Doctor for sticking to their guns. <BR/><BR/>And the suits sound AMAZING!<BR/><BR/>No wedding gifts? Colour me impressed. Have they stated 'no boxed gifts' on the invitation?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-18813620776687601152009-01-29T08:50:00.000+00:002009-01-29T08:50:00.000+00:00The Write Woman - thanks so much for letting me kn...The Write Woman - thanks so much for letting me know that the NBK rule does work! We've had one outright refusal so far (from a VERY close family member) but otherwise people seem to be coming round to seeing Elle and The Doctor's pov. Good luck with yours in Oct - 3 weddings in just over a year - blimey! - you must have some stamina! I'm frazzled with just this one...Christina Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456081711848597668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-9334543295222884042009-01-28T22:08:00.000+00:002009-01-28T22:08:00.000+00:00My youngest daughter (second one married, last yea...My youngest daughter (second one married, last year!) also had the NBK rule, and it worked perfectly. The only exception was made for an almost-newborn baby (fair enough!). Hope everything is wonderful for Elle and the Doctor - it's such an exciting time for you all. We have the third and final wedding to look forward to this October! Will seem quite odd,not having any wedding preparations going on after that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-12483256536839409132009-01-27T23:04:00.000+00:002009-01-27T23:04:00.000+00:00Helen - thank you so much!!! You've cheered me up ...Helen - thank you so much!!! You've cheered me up - it's great to hear from someone who's personally survived the NBK rule - and still had friends at the end of it. I'll pass this on to Elle - and yes, I'm sure it'll all work out wonderfully in the end.Christina Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456081711848597668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-19971291733487915302009-01-27T22:52:00.000+00:002009-01-27T22:52:00.000+00:00Sounds like your all going to have a lovely day an...Sounds like your all going to have a lovely day and I know because I had the NBK rule for my own wedding and it was such a perfect day, everybody was so relaxed and enjoyed a brillaint day, yet I do remember a few noses pushed out of joint but that was soon forgotten when the parents realised they were haveing such a good time. Best Wishes for you all on your daughters perfect day as well xxHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00154948513639394838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-78716860261487226182009-01-26T23:18:00.000+00:002009-01-26T23:18:00.000+00:00debs- thank you - it is all rather lovely... but b...debs- thank you - it is all rather lovely... but be warned, you'll probably be pig-sick of it by the time I've bored you rigid with the wedding pics!!! And yes, when Elle was little I did relish those rare child-free grown-up occasions when I could go out and not have to worry if she'd fallen over/drowned/hit somebody/eaten something poisonous...Christina Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456081711848597668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-24235923856280171692009-01-26T17:33:00.000+00:002009-01-26T17:33:00.000+00:00It all sounds so incredibly glamorous. Love the p...It all sounds so incredibly glamorous. Love the pic of the suit, so beautiful.<BR/><BR/>I think the best weddings are the ones without screaming children messing about and driving their parents, as well as everyone else completely nuts. Good for Elle and the Doctor.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-55099698047966955882009-01-26T14:09:00.000+00:002009-01-26T14:09:00.000+00:00ChrisH - I'm with you, so make room behind the cyb...ChrisH - I'm with you, so make room behind the cyber barricades!!!Christina Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456081711848597668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-3768446997918338132009-01-26T13:25:00.000+00:002009-01-26T13:25:00.000+00:00No children? Sounds like the perfect wedding to m...No children? Sounds like the perfect wedding to me (slinks off before being rained with cyber-stones.)Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-15429077360470214662009-01-26T11:22:00.000+00:002009-01-26T11:22:00.000+00:00sam - yes, I agree about the children - I can just...sam - yes, I agree about the children - I can just imagine the cries of woe when S,C,P& M are faced with a plate of Aloo Chole etc. And I think a lot of the adults will eventually relish it being a kiddie-free party - there's a casino and all sorts of other entertainment that really would bore the pants off children. Can understand you taking Jacob (bless! congratulations!) - Elle does have one really good friend whose baby is due on April 15th - 4 days after the wedding - so she'll have hers with her one way or the other!!!<BR/><BR/>Mummy - thanks. The suits are superb. Elle and The Doctor have now said they'll have a children-friendly second party after their honeymoon, so hopefully we won't have alienated EVERYONE....Christina Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456081711848597668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-35830312507916149292009-01-26T10:46:00.000+00:002009-01-26T10:46:00.000+00:00The suits sound wonderful.....as for the children,...The suits sound wonderful.....as for the children, I agree totally. It's their day and it's their decision. If people can't come because of that then so be it, but their desicion should be accepted and respected. xxJaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06754036163763172951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-70363762845782774752009-01-26T10:23:00.000+00:002009-01-26T10:23:00.000+00:00suits look gorgeous, very suave!as for the no chil...suits look gorgeous, very suave!<BR/><BR/>as for the no children, good for them!<BR/><BR/>We prefer NOT to take ours, as it is a rare opportunity to be identified as ourselves rather than as parents!!!<BR/><BR/>Having said that, I did have to take a 12 day old Jacob with me in September to a wedding, but he was rather premature, and should technically have been inside me!!!!<BR/><BR/>I think a lot of parents forget that their own Snot, Puke, Crap and Mungo's 'darling antics' aren't usually darling to anyone else....<BR/><BR/>And besides who wants to hear 'but I don't like potatoes/carrots/broccoli' or whatever else is on the plate that isn't processed plastic chicken or chips!!!www.MakeupAdviceForum.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269772569553660647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-29492057912001477572009-01-26T10:13:00.000+00:002009-01-26T10:13:00.000+00:00Jan - the suits *are* fantastic - I think I'm soak...Jan - the suits *are* fantastic - I think I'm soaking up this glam wedding by osmosis as ours was so cheap-and-cheerful - and so far everyone has stayed stress-free and happy. Agree entirely about the NBK rule - but there are volcanos rumbling in the family... I'll make a story out of it though, so I'm quite happy!<BR/><BR/>Mags - knew you'd love the suits - and exactly! With all the stuff they've got going on on the day most kids will be asleep or crying with exhaustion before it's half over. Anyway - we've had a few calls now saying how thrilled they are to be able to leave the kiddies at home and PARTY. Not mentioning the D word. Am going to ask for the extra time today - gulp...Christina Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456081711848597668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-88259045857937570722009-01-26T08:49:00.000+00:002009-01-26T08:49:00.000+00:00The suits sound - and look - amazing. So exciting...The suits sound - and look - amazing. So exciting!! <BR/><BR/>As for the no children rule, it makes perfect sense to me, a) because it is THEIR day and they should do what they want and b) given the unique and wonderful nature of the day, combining the best of both cultures, it may be a long day for children. <BR/><BR/>Have a good writing week - and don't mention the D word!!<BR/><BR/>Much love,<BR/>Mags xxxxMargaret McDonaghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311554155441835957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457140200247424636.post-24463715383773412782009-01-26T07:36:00.000+00:002009-01-26T07:36:00.000+00:00The suits sound gorgeous. As for the NBK rule - it...The suits sound gorgeous. As for the NBK rule - it's <B>their</B> wedding! Why the hell shouldn't they have it as they want!Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.com