Getting hitched - CAN YOU HELP?

randap · Jul 12, 2004

OK, after 11 years of rib prodding, I've finally given in and agreed to get hitched to her-indoors

. Date and venue is still undecided but it will be this time next year and around the Derby / Notts area.

We thought it would be cool to have a MINI convoy instead of the normal wedding cars to transport the olds and the future "other half" to the ceremony, so the question is, can anyone in the area help?

I think we are looking at about 6 MINIs (including mine), of which one should be a convertible (might talk nicely to my dealer) which will carry the bride. If you can help (provisionally) please drop me a PM, and you'll be welcome at the ceremony and the evening reception (expenses will be covered)..............

P.S. The photos will be cool.....

Naughty Magpie · Jul 12, 2004

I like this idea! Hope it all goes well for you and your missus. Will definitely help you two out next year.

oRb · Jul 12, 2004

randap said:
OK, after 11 years of rib prodding, I've finally given in and agreed to get hitched to her-indoors . Date and venue is still undecided but it will be this time next year and around the Derby / Notts area.

We thought it would be cool to have a MINI convoy instead of the normal wedding cars to transport the olds and the future "other half" to the ceremony, so the question is, can anyone in the area help?

I think we are looking at about 6 MINIs (including mine), of which one should be a convertible (might talk nicely to my dealer) which will carry the bride. If you can help (provisionally) please drop me a PM, and you'll be welcome at the ceremony and the evening reception (expenses will be covered)..............

P.S. The photos will be cool.....

Not sure I can help with the logistics, but that's just what I did just over 6 weeks ago. It worked really well, all the guests thought the cars were fantastic. It was a really great day.

If you need any leverage to convince the dealer that a loan of a convertible would be a good idea, the Bolton dealer had a number of people phoning to know what was going on - it generated a lot of interest!

I've still got some ribbon left over if you're interested

Rob

SoggyCornFlakes · Jul 12, 2004

I'm not far away in Northampton and will be happy to assist if I'm available once the dates are set

J1JPE · Jul 12, 2004

KNOW SOMEONE who's just taken delivery of a gorgeous Silver Convertible and have PMed her to see if she wud be willing to help ...

fergusor · Jul 12, 2004

I'd love to help... PM sent.

Hot Tub Alci · Jul 12, 2004

We would love to help in any way poss ....... any excuse for a beer

The Works loves drive away weekends!

Let me know the dates

maggie444 · Jul 12, 2004

Sounds good to me, if you need me that is

If you get more than 6 interested will all still be welcome? Or is it first come first serve?

Pobsey · Jul 13, 2004

I might be able to help, let me know the date and I can check to see if im free!
PM sent

spur · Jul 13, 2004

Hmmmmm, BEER. Convertible on its way up. P/M me the date. BEER

randap · Jul 14, 2004

Thanks for all your responses!!

The boss has indicated that September 10th would be a good date......I will keep you informed of how the arrangements are going, and it's good the know that transport may already be sussed!!

X3CAT · Jul 16, 2004

J1JPE said:
KNOW SOMEONE who's just taken delivery of a gorgeous Silver Convertible and have PMed her to see if she wud be willing to help ...

I am up for this, give me a shout if you want to be ferried about in a silver convertible.

PS Do I get to wear a chaffeurs uniform? Quite fancy the idea of a nice peaked cap!!

pstubbs · Jul 16, 2004

Your wedding & the cool pics!

Hi there,

I will be doing the photos for the Charity Ball in London in February. I noticed your posting, and would like to put a proposal to you....

I run a photography business, and would be really interested in covering your wedding (because of the unique Mini factor!). If you look at my website (www.naturalexpressions.co.uk) you can see some of my work.

I would be willing to do this wedding for cost amount....that would be travel expenses, plus cost of printing, albums, etc. I would also be keen to try and publish these photographs in the various Mini mags, etc.

Have a look at my website, and if you like my style of photography, then we can talk details. If not, no worries, I will see you at the Charity Ball!

Regards,
Pat

randap · Jul 18, 2004

X3CAT said:
Do I get to wear a chaffeurs uniform? Quite fancy the idea of a nice peaked cap!!

Yes Parker.

When the date is firmed up, we will be more formal in approaching those of you who have kindly offered to help...........

Grom · Jul 19, 2004

great idea

I know the derby area well too (lived there for 7 years) and I'm often in and around the city, so if you're in need of another just let me know.

I'm getting married this september and I suggested something similar to my girlfriend - unsurpisingly she didn't go for it - although she said if I can single handedly get them to form an arch then she'd walk under it

lol. errr...anybody??!

randap · Aug 4, 2004

UPDATE:

Booking has been made for both ceremony and the reception - see below. Please can those of you who have kindly offered to help, PM me if the date looks OK.

FRIDAY 30th September 2005
Ceremony: 12 noon - Risley Hall Hotel (just off M1 J25)
(website: http://www.risleyhallhotel.co.uk )
Reception: Risley Park (just down the road from Risley Hall)
(website: http://www.probablythebestpubsintheworld.co.uk )

SoggyCornFlakes · Aug 5, 2004

It's a long way off but currently that's fine with me

minicabrio · Aug 9, 2004

Hi there,

Not sure what I will be up to in a years time....but this sounds fantastic.....!

It looks like I have been beaten to it on the convertible front, but surely there would be room for one more?? I have to say its a wonderful idea, and it will surely be a wedding that everybody will remember for years to come!!

Mine is a Cool Blue Cooper btw (pic in gallery).....

Good luck...........!

Jon

Naughty Magpie · Aug 9, 2004

Not sure what I'll be doing that time in 2005 but currently got nothing planned! Good luck with organising it all.

UKC4 · Aug 11, 2004

I can help if you need it. It's a good idea I think will be fun and Romantic at the same time.

Let me know the dates, and how many kegs you have stored!!!

UKC4

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