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El Diablo's Wedding - The Aftermath; Photos pg 3
Topic Started: 20 May 2009, 11:32 AM (3,670 Views)
# El Diablo
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As some of you may know im getting married in around 48hrs time. Being the pessimistic sort, I think everything is going to go wrong on the day and it's driving the wife to be mad.

Any ideas from the married men of the 'Bunker to surviving a Wedding?
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# Captain Wolverine
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Don't do it thats my tip.
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alextheartist
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Thats some really good advice wolvie... i tink in this case he wanted a serious answer...

Although I have never been married (well, i'm only 16..) the adivce i heard the most is to:

1st of all enjoy it
2nd, make sure you get something to eat! Ive been to a few weddings where the bride and groom didnt get any nosh and ended up exhausted..
3rd dont worry about other people, its all about you and your wife to be.. (get your best man to sort it out (:)
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☺Jasevx
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stagger your drinks, stay fairly sober otherwise the missus won't be happy come bedtime.

you will blink and you'll miss it, make sure you soak up everything!
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Mawa
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If you do get a bit too drunk, some Angus Duras Bitters swilled in a glass with soda water will sober you up no end. It worked for me on my wedding day 10 years ago lol.

Also relax and enjoy it. As Jase says make sure you soak it up as it blast past at a rate of knots.

Get plenty of photo's and or Video's to remember it by.
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# dean
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Air goes in, Air goes out. Repeat.


Seriously... Remember to breathe and stand with your knees slightly bent. Lock you knees and forget to breathe and you will pass out....
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# KayvaanShrike
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Mawa its Angosturra bitters lol.

I ain't married, but I have worked at many weddings, and I would say have a drink before to calm the nerves and just enjoy yourself. Forget the people there making you nervous and concentrate on your partner. You will do fine.

Have a good day!
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ezeckial
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It will be the best day of your life, enjoy it. Take it slowly! Take it in and cherish it!

I been too about 30 weddings lol so seen it!

As for after the special day, enjoy it still :)

Good luck!
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Andy!
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after 18 years (nearly) of mariage all i can say is get used to saying yes luv/hun/etc.
go for it mate- congrats and well done, ther certainly are alot worse things to do with your time
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# Marovian
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Well, from my wedding 18 months ago, I would offer the following advice:

- Be careful of drink. Everyone will want to buy you a drink, so try to carry a full glass around with you so you can politely refuse!

- If you are having a sit down meal, enjoy it, cos you probably won't be seeing the wife for much of the rest of the day. Everyone is going to want a piece of you so you'll invariably get split up most of the day.

- Mingle. Grin and bear the fact that people you can't stand will want to talk to you. Just give everyone 5 minutes and move on, it's more fun that way.

- Don't leave early unless you have to. We stayed to the death at our reception and by 11pm we were down to our central core of family and friends and that was one of the best parts of the night.

- Overall, as everyone has said, it happens so fast, just try to enjoy it. It's mad, but for one day the two of you (although the wife more so) are the centre of the universe, so lap it up.

But, enjoy mate! Would love to do mine over again.
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Keravin
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Remember the rings.

If your best man is supposed to do something then make sure he does it so you don't have to look after him as well.
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# the_great_gonzo
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I agree with what Marovian said about not leaving early, all the arses had left my reception by 1030 so I had a great time before going to my hotel.

Remember to say your vows correctly, my wife called me her "awful wedded husband". I'm not bitter, I just never let her forget it!

Good luck mate, I've been married 12 years now, wouldn't go back and do anything different on the day at all.
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Mawa
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20 May 2009, 12:17 PM
Mawa its Angosturra bitters lol.
My Google Foo was weak, the only time I've had it was at my Wedding and I was legless at the time. Somebody bought me a pint of Jack and Coke, half pint of each lol. :)

The_Great_Gonzo
20 May 2009, 12:17 PM
Remember to say your vows correctly, my wife called me her "awful wedded husband"


I mixed my wifes name up and said her middle name first, then she put the ring on the wrong hand. We were practically kids though, 19 & 18.
Edited by Mawa, 20 May 2009, 02:07 PM.
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# Captain Wolverine
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20 May 2009, 11:46 AM
Thats some really good advice wolvie... i tink in this case he wanted a serious answer...

Although I have never been married (well, i'm only 16..) the adivce i heard the most is to:

1st of all enjoy it
2nd, make sure you get something to eat! Ive been to a few weddings where the bride and groom didnt get any nosh and ended up exhausted..
3rd dont worry about other people, its all about you and your wife to be.. (get your best man to sort it out (:)
I was being serious I am married just live in sin.
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# El Diablo
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20 May 2009, 02:10 PM
I am married just live in sin.
No other way to live mate. ;)

All sound advice so far guys, much appreciated.
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# Digits
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1) Dont eat trout. I did and spent so long picking through bones whilst holding 10 fifferent conversations - I ended up hungry!

2) If you have a speach planned, make sure you brief hotel manager / best man etc as to what point to bring in flowers / gifts etc. Mine screwed up and spoiled my speach.

3) As everyone else says - have a good breakfast - not too greasy though - you'll be nervous enough.

4) Let everyone else do the panicking - stay calm, have a smoke etc

5) Try on your suit the day before to make sure it fits you properly

6) Don't call her by some old girlfriends name

7) Don't make passes at the bridesmaids

8) Don't fall foul of her mother on the day

9) Don't let anyone throw rice at you. I copped for some in my eye - photos had me bloodshot!!

10) Make sure the photographer gets ALL the pictures you've asked for

11) Do watch your drink. You'll be on a high anyway, don't spoil it.

12) Get away from the reception early - let someone else deal with any fights / arguments / puke / chucking out etc


Best wishes to you both, have a great day mate!
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WiganUltra
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I'm not married, but I have to echo the general sentiment of be careful not to get drunk. It should be a great day for you, so just make sure you enjoy it and remember it! Also, Marovian's comment about staying late when it will be mostly close friends and family will be left. That's when you can have a drink and really have fun without worrying about playing host.

Anyway, good luck!

(Not that I'm saying you need it! :) )
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☺Dave38x
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im just gonna wish you luck mate, im sure it will be a fantastic day, even if it is somewhat bereft of colour :P

Its my birthday as well, ill have a pint to you and the misses!
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Novogord
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Same like Dave said: have a good day!

Might the force be with you.
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☺charlie_c67
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1) Sip the vodka, don't down it.
2) Deep breaths.
3) Make sure it's clear that anyone objecting will be ejected at high speed through the stained glass window.
4) Keep thinking about all the presents you'll be getting.
5) Make sure you have a Wii/PS3/XBox360 on the wedding list if you don't already have one....(My brother did and someone got it for them)
6) Leave time after "My wife and I..." for everyone to cheer.
7) Enjoy it!
Edited by charlie_c67, 20 May 2009, 06:00 PM.
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