[Niamh.]

Yeah I think that tradition is well and truly gone these days, my dad certainly didn't pay for my wedding!

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by arista

"Patrick why are you moaning about cost?"


Thats due to the Depression of Eire
effecting all of Ireland now

Don't start

[MissKittyFantastico]

I've never dreamt about getting married, it's never really been on my radar tbh, after seeing my parent's marriage breakdown in the most awful way when I was 14, it pretty much put me off! My dad has gone on to remarry though and he is happier than he's ever been, and my bf has made it very clear he wants us to get married at some point, so I don't know. I think it's a pretty tired and outdated institution tbh, I mean it's all very nice and all that but not necessary. I mean you can change your surname by deed poll, if you have kids you can give them your partner's name or whatever if that's an issue, so I just don't see the need for it.

If I do get married it won't be a big thing, probably take our two best friends away with us and do on the quiet without any fuss, I'd rather use the several thousand pounds a big church wedding would cost towards a deposit for a house.

I sound terribly unromantic lol, I'm really not

[InOne]

Nah it's pointless in my view. I'd prefer to have a comfortable relationship with someone without having a label. And I think it's been proven people who aren't married stay together longer. (Don't hold me to that though)

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by InOne

Nah it's pointless in my view. I'd prefer to have a comfortable relationship with someone without having a label. And I think it's been proven people who aren't married stay together longer. (Don't hold me to that though)

Eh where did you get that from? If it is so pointless then whether you're married or not would have no bearing on how long you stay together

[InOne]

Originally Posted by Niamhxo

Eh where did you get that from? If it is so pointless then whether you're married or not would have no bearing on how long you stay together

I did say don't hold me to it It's just something i've heard

[Tom4784]

I'm quite a private person when it comes to my feelings and my relationships so i'd hate the idea of the actual ceremony but I'd like the idea of being married I think.

[Stacey.]

I don't mind really. If my partner wanted to/didn't want to get married then I'd happily go along with either because I'm generally not bothered either way.

[Tom]

I'm already engaged but don't plan on getting married for a good few years yet ... anything can happen in that time. I think I am with the right person, 3 years atm and 4 years on and off before that- both straying behind other partners back so must mean something. Its not important to me and I really don't care but I'll do anything to keep her happy (not in a romantic way, just to keep the peace )

[Jack_]

Not really bothered...I do love going to weddings though!

Well, actually, it's mainly the reception after the wedding that I enjoy going to...the ceremony itself is a snorefest

[Princess]

Yes,majorily. I've always wanted to find the perfect man,have the most amazing wedding day and have a family life with loads of kids. If you love someone and you want to be with them forever I don't see why anyone wouldn't get married. I'm one of those girls who've been thinking about their wedding since they were 5,I drew my ideal dress and everything,oh and I had a dream a while ago where I found my perfect wedding venue so I hope it exists in real life!

[setanta]

Originally Posted by Jack_

Not really bothered...I do love going to weddings though!

Well, actually, it's mainly the reception after the wedding that I enjoy going to...the ceremony itself is a snorefest

Nah, the speeches can be funny sometimes... in a bad way. Always worth a watch anyway.

[Ramsay]

marriage is really just an expensive piece of paper saying two people are in a relationship
but yeah id like too would be a laugh

[Jordan.]

I hate weddings & wouldnt be bothered if i ever got married.

[Lucy.]

I think marriage means alot, because I am religous, but I have no desire personally to get married, just not for me.

[Ninastar]

Nope. I think a couple can be in love and they should have to get married to show that.

[Niall]

Hmm I dunno. I mean for a start being Gay makes it difficult for me and being Catholic only adds insult to injury lol! The only thing about Civil Partnerships I don't like is that they have to be totally devoid of anything religious which is a bummer for me - I would've liked to have a prayer and a hymn here and there you know?

It would be nice to be married though I guess but it really wouldn't bother either way. Its not a huge deal for me but if I met the right man than maybe I'd marry him if I was truly sure he was the guy I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. Who knows, I guess I'll have to see what happens to me in life lol!

[GypsyGoth]

I'm never getting married and I don't really care about it. Also big gatherings of people are not my idea of a good time.

[Tom]

Originally Posted by GypsyGoth

I'm never getting married and I don't really care about it. Also big gatherings of people are not my idea of a good time.

especially when you have to see family members you dont know or like such as the crackpot auntie & uncle that get wheeled out every other christmas

[Marsh.]

I absolutely hate the gatherings where you have to see the members of your extended family who you rarely see. The ones that still see you as that small 6 year old and say things like "Haven't you gone tall?" etc. And it's like "I'm 20 now you can have a normal, adult conversation with me too you know".

[Patrick]

Originally Posted by Jack_

Not really bothered...I do love going to weddings though!

Well, actually, it's mainly the reception after the wedding that I enjoy going to...the ceremony itself is a snorefest

Same.

Infact I watched my mum and dad's wedding video just to see me in it, I was like 3 at the time and it was quite funny because I was like 'NAN SWEETS' and then you could see my nan giving my haribos and then I just went to sleep through it, I was so qt.

Then I just fast forward the sh*t wedding to the cringey party

Ugh I wanna go to a wedding party now.

[Patrick]

Originally Posted by lostalex

Patrick why are you moaning about cost? Doesn't the father of the bride usually have to pay?

That's the tradition here in America, maybe it's different in the UK. ???

Sadly it's different in the UK

I like that American law better LOL Even though it does sound abit selfish.

[Kerry]

Originally Posted by thebeast

Are you married Kerry?

I think maybe when I was younger I wanted to get married.
To be honest.. it sounds too much pressure.
I am still with my boyfriend after a long time.. but I would want us to get a nest together before getting married.
A part of me thinks.. maybe we might as well have kids first before marriage?

Anyway.. I would like to get married.. BUT.. I just get paranoid.. Lots of marriages are breaking down. I need to KNOW that the man is the right one for me. Suppose you won't know will you? I don't want to ever end up getting a divorce but like.. If I end up "unhappy" in a marriage I don't want to be "tied down" as well.. until "death do part".

Anyway.. if I do get married.. I would love a SMALL affair.
I would love it if it was just me, my husband to be and JUST both our parents at the wedding. I don't like attention. I don't want a "big deal" out of it. I would be happy to get married in a register office or something.

Marriage does sound like a lovely thing. But just not the wedding part. Mmmm.

No, I'm not married

[joeysteele]

Not a bit, I have no intention of ever getting married, I think it is too easy to walk away from when difficult times come and a fair number of celebrities use it for publicity only. Very sad.

[Beastie]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

Not a bit, I have no intention of ever getting married, I think it is too easy to walk away from when difficult times come and a fair number of celebrities use it for publicity only. Very sad.

Yes.

Although David and Victoria Beckham are still together!! and...

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne!