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mustard_mitt
Beginner September 2015

Calling all tomboy and geeky brides-to-be!

mustard_mitt, 7 January, 2014 at 23:21

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Ok, I have a big problem. I'm not girly enough for all this wedding stuff! Yes I have a very pretty ring, which is lovely and all the women I know are cooing over it, but then I go on wedding websites and I just don't like all the stuff someone with two X chromosomes is supposed to like! I just...

Ok, I have a big problem. I'm not girly enough for all this wedding stuff!

Yes I have a very pretty ring, which is lovely and all the women I know are cooing over it, but then I go on wedding websites and I just don't like all the stuff someone with two X chromosomes is supposed to like! I just spent half an hour looking at a perfectly good invites website; I hated ALL of the designs. Even the blue ones and that's my favourite colour!

I've never been girly. I work in a male-dominated workplace for a start so I'm surrounded by men all day and then I come home to a man. I like comic books, superhero flicks, anime and gaming. I'd choose going to the F1 over getting a manicure. I'm really struggling to find wedding stuff that suits me and my personality and I know I'm not the only geeky bride out there. Fiance isn't as geeky as I am, but he likes that I'm not a normal girl (or else he wouldn't be marrying me!).

Anyway please say I'm not alone in this non-girly wedding planning. I'd really like some people like me to talk to about creating a fun and unique wedding that embraces some traditional aspects but also my inner nerd.

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  • *MM3*
    Beginner June 2014
    *MM3* ·
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    This!
    Weddings are all about having what you want Smiley smile I'm not a particularly girly girl either but having what we both like and things that's really "us" and not just wedding like. Have to be yourself, agree keep looking and you'll find loads. Search pinterest and I also love rock n roll bride Smiley smile

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  • mustard_mitt
    Beginner September 2015
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    Sorry for the misunderstanding, I saw it all on YouTube actually but we did talk about going to San Diego about 3 years ago while we were visiting California but unfortunately the dates didn't match up. I'd love to go one year. Awesome honeymoon destination ?

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  • H
    Beginner January 2014
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    See, I'm actually a bit annoyed that I wasn't braver and went for more unique stuff myself.

    I'm walking down the (admittedly very short) registry office aisle to a beatles song and we're leaving to a queen song-that was pretty much the extent of my "out there" planning. My fiance is a total gamer, loves magic the gathering, warhammer etc and has got me into world of warcraft which I really enjoy. I'll admit I'm a bit uncomfortable knowing I will have to wear a dress all day and I'm struggling to do anything with my newly applied fake nails haha.... but then that was pressure from relatives: "aren't you going to get your nails done??" as I work in a hospital normally and have to keep them very short.

    I suppose what I mean to say is plan it exactly as you'd like and don't worry about anything else Smiley smile Need to believe it myself for my wedding day now :p

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  • leecindy
    Beginner November 2014
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    Really awesome sharings,thanks so much.

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  • Bookish
    Beginner August 2014
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    For those of you who are into comics, I saw this in Facebook and thought it would make a fab wedding picture.


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  • DaffodilWaves
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    One of my brides requested that shot ?. Here it is.....


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  • mustard_mitt
    Beginner September 2015
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    That's a brilliant shot! I love it! If it were me though it'd be the bridal party with the superhero t-shirts ?

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  • DaffodilWaves
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    Hell yea ?

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  • squish815
    Beginner June 2014
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    Getting more and more tempted to suggest the superhero tee under shirts idea to my OH! He'd probably do it.....

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