Civil Partnership ......nearly there!!

Remember to buy some party poppers they are really cheap in the £1 shops I think you get about 20 to a bag they get a party started,and pick some wild flowers if you live locally to the countryside they will really make the room fragrant and pretty. Best of luck

Any thoughts about a celebration cake, Earthynanna? I'm not an expert on cakes, especially ones done on a budget, but maybe others will have some ideas.

I hope it all goes really well for you.

Your ideas seem just perfect, Earthynana - good home made food and family to enjoy the celebration - what could be better!
A recent wedding I attended had little cellophane bags tied with a ribbon at each guest's place. They contained a selection of Haribro sweets and were popular with everyone.
I hope you and your partner have a wonderful day and wish you both every happiness for the future.

Wishing you every happiness and hope your celebrations are fun for all!
Love the sound of your food!
Can you get macaroons? They are delicious.

Well, I haven't slept a wink!!
We have been SO busy, I wouldn't recommend the DIY route but hey ho!!
Lots of help yesterday to set up the room, it looks amazing.

It's a Shabby Chic version of a Church Hall Tea Party. The building is a converted chapel; luckily, it doesn't have that sad air or miasma that sometimes hovers in the air in these old buildings but feels full of life and potential. I would love to live there.

It's in an interesting part of town, which will be fun. The last wedding we went to was in a castle,

One of the rooms is a bridal dressmakers studio; I have had lots of fun persuading people that we are wearing two of her yummy creations. That would be a sight for sore eyes! One of the recommendations for planning CP is to check both the dresses can fit side-by-side down the aisle.

We have a mystery ingredient from the allotment in one of our savoury pastries, with the prize being dinner at our house.

I'll tell you about the Cake next time in case any lurkers see this thread, I want it to be a surprise.

We picked up the poppers and bubble wands and Pez for children.

I'm going back to bed now, need to look a little rested.

Can I ask you to put your collective heads together fora break in the rain and no (predicted) 60 mile an hour winds at 3-4pm in South Wales today?

Wishing you both every happiness today earthynanna sending lots of your way. Enjoy the day

Aw - I think now is the time to stop worrying about it and enjoy it. We would love to see a picture of you both in your frocks. It's in Wales too! Rain or no, I wish I was coming

Earthy you have put lots of work into today, now you have to enjoy it. Your day sounds perfect, looking forward to hearing how everything went. Wishing you lots of

Have a wonderful day Earthynanna, I'm sure the sun will be shining on you but sending some in case

Have a fabulous day!

Best Wishes Earthynanna and I hope you have a wonderful day. Lots of sunshine heading your way fingers crossed.

Have a happy day, Earthy. You have put so much effort into making it a big success. Now is the time to have fun with your friends and family - may the clouds part for you. x x x

Earthynanna enjoy your special day. The sun will be shining inside your church hall with all the lovely celebrations! and

Wishing you both all the best Earthynanna have a lovely day, ignore the weather and have a blast.

Have a wonderful day ...surrounded by family and friends Earthynanna best wishes

Have a happy day Earthynanna

I was wondering how it was going, Earthynanna - and it sounds wonderful! Wishing you both all the happiness you deserve. xxxx

earthy enjoy the day you deserve it after all your hard work

Thank you all so much, I think my feet are gently brushing the ground now. I have been up in the clouds since Thursday, it was the most fun day ever!!

We woke to driving rain and it went on and on......

I went to the allotment in the morning and DP posted a pic on FB of me in tatty waterproof and pink wellies, saying was ready

Then just as we were bathing we had a power cut for 20 mins!!

But all preparations went smoothly then, though I had to go without the perfect lippie which was hiding!

We arrived at the Registrars and fromthen on didn't stop grinning! The two women who greeted us and conducted the service were wonderful, kind, calm, funny and so supportive. We walked in to this Let's Do It

Our neice sang a song she had composed, our nephew gave two readings we had chosen for each other and a dear, dear friend had written a poem.

Can you imagine the floods of tears of joy?

I won't bore you except to say that as we said our vows the rain stopped and as we were declared Civil Partners the Sun shone through the large windows and lit up the room!! . We were able to go out into the lovely gardens and have photographs.

The BGd party was fab, lots of food, cake, music, dancing and a Feral Tribe of children

A white feather drifted down as we entered the room. On the next day a random CD appeared next to the PC and the first picture on it was of my darling, delightful mother who loved DP so much.

So big thanks to all of you lovely Gransnetters who sent your good wishes and love and helped, (with the Goddess!) to let the sun peep through.

(I'll try to put a pic up) EN xx

Congratulations to you and your DP.

Your day sounds perfect from start to finish, and you sound so happy Earthy

Lovely to hear you so happy, Earthy!

Congratulations.... so glad you both smiled thro' the rain.

hello.. have just read your thread..congratulations to you and DP it sounded like a fabulous celebration on Thursday. Wishing you both lots of happiness for your future together!

Earthynanna "can you have a re-run"? then we can all!! come lol
have only just popped in this thread,, and what a delight it sounded everybody giving a hand, sounds wonderfull and the fact it was done on a budget,makes it all the better,......have a brill life , enjoy,celebrate