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shoegal01
Beginner October 2010

Is this a nice touch or totally tw@tty and twee?

shoegal01, 17 November, 2009 at 12:49

Posted on Planning 54

I am thinking of putting the meaning of peoples names on their place cards. for example - Laura - Laura means to wear the victorious crown, prize; it also means leader of the group. It comes from Latin roots. It also means a beautiful heroic girl. thought this might be a good talking point for...

I am thinking of putting the meaning of peoples names on their place cards.

for example -

Laura - Laura means to wear the victorious crown, prize; it also means leader of the group. It comes from Latin roots. It also means a beautiful heroic girl.

thought this might be a good talking point for people who dont know each other?

Is it a nice idea or totally tw@tty and twee and horrible?

54 replies

  • ooh la la
    Beginner August 2013
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    Why don't you set up a special Hitched FB account?! Like "Spangles Hitched" or something?

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  • Spangler
    Beginner September 2010
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    OLL that's a spuuuurlendid idea - you're not just a pretty face eh?!

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  • shoegal01
    Beginner October 2010
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    Thanks Oh La La - bringing images in my head, to paper yet again! Whos a clever girl then?!! ?

    Well i am glad nonne thought it was naff!

    I think i am going to do it.

    Oh there will probably be no unusual names at my wedding - we are South London so the most adventurous name is probably Laura or Sarah ?

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  • ooh la la
    Beginner August 2013
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    ?

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  • Stazzle
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    Am well late to this thread, but didn't want to ignore you (as if I can bring anything as remotely useful as OLL can ?)....

    Basikally wot I fink is that it's a well good idea

    See, I knew you would be desperate for my enlightened thoughts on the matter ?

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  • Charlied
    Beginner October 2010
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    I love the idea. It would be great to see my name

    'Charlotte - little woman, born to command.'

    So true, just ask OH - lol

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  • shoegal01
    Beginner October 2010
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    Stazzle thank god you replied - i literally wouldnt have been able to sleep not knowing that you fink its a well good idea.....innit!

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  • Amethyst
    Beginner October 2010
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    Love it - we are going to do this! All the meanings of the names on our guest list are OK except for one that means 'war or strife' - might see if I can creatively come up with an alternative!

    I think as Shoegal says - it will be a conversation piece and be nice and personal.

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  • CupcakeQueen
    Beginner January 2011
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    Love this idea and also thank you for the name meaning!

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  • Mrs S*
    Beginner January 2010
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    OLL - If you want a wedding to practice planning mine could do with a bit of help! ? My name has a boring meaning! ETA - I'm a thicko and didn't answer the OP - I think it's a nice idea but way too much effort and therefore not worth it!

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    I like the idea, but what if you have somebody whose name means something really lame like 'small and podgy one' - might not be appreciated!

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  • 22tango
    Beginner April 2010
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    I like the idea too, but as someone with a non-english name I wouldn't be 100 percent sure to find meanings for all the guest's names - unless you don't have any tricky ones...

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  • Blackkat
    Beginner July 2008
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    There are so many great ideas on here today, I love this idea. My name means pure & virginal!! My h2b's name means the bearer of christ and he's a complete athiest (sp) so will have to think of a creative way around that

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  • GeordieBarbie
    Beginner May 2010
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    OK - here it is (put you out of your misery ?). My name means...

    "A name invented by RD Blackmore for his novel Lorna Doone"

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  • cotteesgirl
    Beginner September 2009
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    Fantastic idea shoey :-)

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  • Jumbly Girl
    Beginner May 2010
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    Ho ho ho. Just thought I'd mention that H2B's name means horse lover. Hee hee! He's not impressed. Apparently I'm paraphrasing and it should be 'lover of horses'. I like my interpretation better - lol! ?

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  • GeordieBarbie
    Beginner May 2010
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    Then he must be called Philip then ?

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  • D
    Beginner October 2010
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    excellent love the disclaimer, I reckon after christmas I might just might do some organising well maybe, (see thats advanced warning I am thinking about organsing).

    Is it bad that as yet I don't have an offical colour scheme and still I am thinking about changing it?

    Right back to the post

    I still love the name place idea, Also loving the replies to his thread it has entertained me greatly.

    Stazzle I have missed you wise comments and finking like! (Made me laugh at my desk yes it has been a long day alreaddy)

    OLL love the mocks, you should so go into something like wedding panning, event organiing etc In fact do you want to practise on my wedding please pretty please?

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  • laineywhu
    Beginner July 2010
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    I think its a lovely idea!

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