I've been to quite a few weddings over the last 4 years, my own included. We had a gift list from Debenhams with summat for all budgets, but only mentioned it if people asked us. Some of our friends though had gift list details in with the wedding invitations!
We had a sit down meal for the wedding and buffet for the evening only guest more…
A dishwasher on the wedding list?
Oh my goodness, that is being very hopeful indeed! I wonder if they had asked for matching "white" goods too to go with it!
You have now got my mind working even harder....your comment about not being invited to the actual wedding but the newly weds still expecting a gift is a very fair point.
You miserable? Nah, I don't believe that! ;) more…
It is difficult - like Usky, I can see the sense in having a wedding list to avoid duplication. But it's difficult when the list is kept at a big store and all the cheaper things go and non-family are left with the dearer items (mind you, I do think it is bloody cheeky what people put on their lists these days - dishwasher???)
I fully understand the wedding present list thing simply to avoid the three toasters, four pedal bins and sixteen sets of bath towels... I think they're a great idea as long as they contain gift ideas at various levels to suit everyone's pocket.
With the price of housing being as it is I can even see some sense in asking for donations more…
Funnily enough we've just been told that my SIL has set the date for our wedding, hope they won't expect us to pay for anything 'cos getting to Ireland is going to cost enough! more…
Hubby's doing all the cooking :) Everything has to be made from scratch 'cos my parents are on a restrictive diet - no gluten, no sugar, no dairy, etc more…
I agree it's madness!
My garden is looking like a war zone at the moment after I declared war on it a month or so ago and have dug up nearly everything in readiness for a new "look".
:)
Psst....the chocolate has all been eaten now! more…
It's the same with garden centres - no matter how early Easter is this year, people have rushed off out to buy bedding and god knows what - despite the fact that it is snowing. Complete madness.
It does seem very quiet again. Maybe this happens at this time of year - a sort of Blog SAD moment. I only started in September last, so I don't know what's normal and what's not.
I got a bit discouraged about the leaving and quietness a couple of weeks back, but I keep wanting to carry on whilst the friends I have regular contact w more…
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In response to: "I'm taking a sabatical" 589 days old
by EllieGant [Member]
Oh, I am going to miss you!
Come back soon - but if you have the slightest bit of sympathy for my frizzy-haired, dumper-model look, not looking toooo super! more…
In response to: "Weddings!" 591 days old
by happy28 Pro
I've been to quite a few weddings over the last 4 years, my own included. We had a gift list from Debenhams with summat for all budgets, but only mentioned it if people asked us. Some of our friends though had gift list details in with the wedding invitations!
We had a sit down meal for the wedding and buffet for the evening only guest more…
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by loiswakeman [Member]
Have a good break... more…
In response to: "I'm taking a sabatical" 594 days old
by frankofyle [Member]
Looking forward to your return. Does you good to have a break. more…
In response to: "I'm taking a sabatical" 594 days old
by sminchin Pro
I wish I could reincarnate myself as a supermodel! :wave: more…
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by jackfrost Pro
pop in every now and thern :wave: more…
In response to: "Weddings!" 596 days old
by Usksider Pro
Just tight-fisted and old then! :)) more…
In response to: "Weddings!" 596 days old
by louidog [Member]
A dishwasher on the wedding list?
Oh my goodness, that is being very hopeful indeed! I wonder if they had asked for matching "white" goods too to go with it!
more…
In response to: "Weddings!" 596 days old
by louidog [Member]
You have now got my mind working even harder....your comment about not being invited to the actual wedding but the newly weds still expecting a gift is a very fair point.
You miserable? Nah, I don't believe that! ;) more…
In response to: "Weddings!" 596 days old
by EllieGant [Member]
It is difficult - like Usky, I can see the sense in having a wedding list to avoid duplication. But it's difficult when the list is kept at a big store and all the cheaper things go and non-family are left with the dearer items (mind you, I do think it is bloody cheeky what people put on their lists these days - dishwasher???)
But invi more…
In response to: "Duffy" 596 days old
by EllieGant [Member]
Ah, I saw her on the New Year show but didn't catch her name. She has a beautiful voice! more…
In response to: "Weddings!" 596 days old
by sminchin Pro
I'm hoping we'll stay with one of the many Irish relatives but I don't know if that will work more…
In response to: "Duffy" 596 days old
by plymyphil [Member]
Agree - really great. more…
In response to: "Weddings!" 596 days old
by Usksider Pro
I fully understand the wedding present list thing simply to avoid the three toasters, four pedal bins and sixteen sets of bath towels... I think they're a great idea as long as they contain gift ideas at various levels to suit everyone's pocket.
With the price of housing being as it is I can even see some sense in asking for donations more…
In response to: "Duffy" 596 days old
by louidog [Member]
She has a beautiful face and voice! more…
In response to: "Duffy" 596 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
beautiful! more…
In response to: "Duffy" 596 days old
by louidog [Member]
Opps, I have never put a video link in here before but after several attempts this seems to be working now...I hope! more…
In response to: "Weddings!" 596 days old
by louidog [Member]
Yes see that is another consideration isn't it....getting wherever the wedding is and the cost of the hotel too! more…
In response to: "Duffy" 596 days old
by sminchin Pro
Ummm, video doesn't work :(
I love Duffy though :yes: more…
In response to: "Weddings!" 596 days old
by sminchin Pro
Funnily enough we've just been told that my SIL has set the date for our wedding, hope they won't expect us to pay for anything 'cos getting to Ireland is going to cost enough! more…
In response to: "Quiet again?" 596 days old
by louidog [Member]
I am sure you will still have a fab time and eat very well indeed :D
Enjoy! more…
In response to: "Quiet again?" 596 days old
by sminchin Pro
Hubby's doing all the cooking :) Everything has to be made from scratch 'cos my parents are on a restrictive diet - no gluten, no sugar, no dairy, etc more…
In response to: "D - I - Y" 597 days old
by louidog [Member]
I agree it's madness!
My garden is looking like a war zone at the moment after I declared war on it a month or so ago and have dug up nearly everything in readiness for a new "look".
:)
Psst....the chocolate has all been eaten now! more…
In response to: "D - I - Y" 597 days old
by louidog [Member]
Oooh lovely Swiss chocolate I hope??
Hmmm.... more…
In response to: "D - I - Y" 597 days old
by louidog [Member]
Yes the supermarkets are like mad houses...I try to get my shopping a day or two earlier so as to miss the madness!
Happy painting! more…
In response to: "Quiet again?" 597 days old
by louidog [Member]
Oooh yes I forgot....
Are you being the perfect hostess and made everything you are serving al la Nigella???
;) more…
In response to: "Quiet again?" 597 days old
by louidog [Member]
They do say that new bloggers tend to blog for about 4 months then get bored and move on. So it seems that only the hardy carry on :)
It's nice to know someone, somewhere out there still pops in from time to time though :D more…
In response to: "D - I - Y" 597 days old
by EllieGant [Member]
It's the same with garden centres - no matter how early Easter is this year, people have rushed off out to buy bedding and god knows what - despite the fact that it is snowing. Complete madness.
Enjoy your chocolate! more…
In response to: "Quiet again?" 597 days old
by EllieGant [Member]
It does seem very quiet again. Maybe this happens at this time of year - a sort of Blog SAD moment. I only started in September last, so I don't know what's normal and what's not.
I got a bit discouraged about the leaving and quietness a couple of weeks back, but I keep wanting to carry on whilst the friends I have regular contact w more…
In response to: "D - I - Y" 597 days old
by sminchin Pro
No DIY around here - plenty of chocolate though :D more…