Hello

I want to get married somewhere different, but it must be in the UK so all family can attend. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for something unusual. I was thinking of a safari park but my partner is not as obsessed with animals as I am so I need to think of alternatives.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

What about in a forest somewhere..

Pam

In a castle? The groom could wear a suit of armour - you could have a medieval banquet for a reception with flagons of wine and throw chicken legs at elderly relatives :D

LOL ... sounds brilliant to me :D

what about at a brewery that would be my idea.

Other half says Chelsea Football club.

Karen

Still Pregnant

Nice idea Karen but ran my own pubs - too tired of throwing out drunks, even if they are my relatives!

Wearing a long Mail shirt would be more comfortable that the clanky faux Victorian armour ;) Besides, it looks better on a guy, no matter his shape :) :) :)


(easy to take off -- pulls right over the head :) )

Ooh - don't you have to wear tights with that!

Hubby usually wears light trews or leg armour ;) :D :D :D

LOL!! Like this idea - as long as he can get the suit off for the evening....be prepared and take a can-opener.
My first choice was an Elvis Presley priest in LA but my grandma is 87 so can't put her thru the torture of flight.

My friend got married in a Scottish castle and half way through the reception she had some of the lads fom work who are in a battle reinactment group to come in in their Kilts and hijack the grooms mother - all in good fun - it was a scream!

KirstyS

How about the Orient Express :-) or a Murder Mystery weekend :D

Congratulations too!

Never thought of that.......and thank you for your congrats. I've waited nearly 7 years!!

HI What about the Zoo

Pat xx

Hi Pat

I wondered about that and seeing if I could 'rent' the elephants for a ride!

PS I just remembered something, so change of direction but I went for a meal last night in Amsterdam and was offered Kudu - it turns out to be a baby Gazelle type deer. Is this happening in the UK yet???

Kudus are huge antelopes with sweeping horns. Kudu biltong is very popular in South Africa - it's very nice :)

Don't know where you're based but Edinburgh Zoo do weddings - got a contact if you're interested they have a beautiful listed house as the members restaurant etc and have conference/reception facilities - have a contact if you need one - I used to work there. No Elephants though I'm afraid but I think theres a private evening tour included in the package.

Hi Kirsty

Yes please, send me your contacts. I will be living in Leics but as long as it's in the UK my gran can cope.

ali_reece@hotmail.com

Thanks
Ali

I got an email from Advanced Entertainment and they looked worth a look.

Fiona
x x x

Thanks Fiona, great site.

How about a parachute drop with the vicar!! You know all holding hands!! I saw a TV prog about weird weddings and one was done with the happy couple, each one strapped to a light aircraft with the vicar in a third one flying in the middle, with microphones and head sets - does that make sense? I think the medieval theme would be fun, deerhounds and serving wenches etc. Just had another idea - how about under water - scuba diving in the Carrabean (sp?). Crufts main ring ? or is that too long to wait? LOL. Do tell us what you decide, my imagination is running riot now. Glennfydicks ( apologies J, for spelling) distillery would probably be my first choice, but I think I'll stick with present hubby, so wont get another bash at it - ( getting marriued I mean)- hopefully. Hope you have a wonderful day - whatever you decide.

Hi Westie Lover

Thanks for the ideas! Like the parachute jump....we were actually talking about doing one anyway so might be the perfect choice. I have put my foot down on one point though, we must have a dog before we get married as I want the dog to be nearby for the ceremony - didn't go down well!

Thank you all for your suggestions, I appreciate your input. Will let you know the location once I have my dog - which I am still debating what breed, so it might be a long time coming.

I told my parents the other week if I were to marry (still looking for the man though!!) that as I don't really want to get married in a church, maybe I could do it at Harewood House at Leeds Champ week, when the gundogs are on. Get married and then rush into the showring afterwards with my dogs still in the dress!!

I thought it was a good idea actually, but for some reason they weren't impressed, I haven't a clue why!:D

I wanted to get marrried in the Best in Show Ring at Crufts! With my dogs as bridesmaids! But had to make do with the Register Office.
Wonder if anyone has ever got married at a Champ show?

hi my future daughter in law is getting married to my son at a new place near gretna green but you could check out this site and then click onto venues the web address is www.weddingguide.co.uk it may give you some ideas.

A canal barge? Or boat of somesort? At least that way any relative too p**sed could stumble overboard- save throwing them out personally:D

Stacey x x x