Congratulations DizzyPeg

[Geodude]

Well done on getting married you two, best of luck with the future. Love you guys xGx

[Balky001]

Congratulations to you both

[dizzyblonde]

Aww thanks!

Apparently, now that I am a Greek wife, I must get used to my duties fairly quickly, to aid my progress in married life.
These include:

Cooking. A Greek wife is expected to be a total expert, better than any TV chef.

Meeting other wives and drinking copious amounts of coffee on most days of the week in coffee shops.
Having my nails done frequently.
Having my hair done frequently.
Shopping for useless household items of dubious taste
Shopping for shoes
Shopping for clothes.
Choosing a suitable car to drive, which is totally impractical.

None of the above in any particular order, but its a requirement.


Then theres the 50 ways to keep my Greek husband happy...

1. Be a woman – all a Greek man secretly wants/needs is a woman who can look after him and cook his meals – so forget all that rubbish about “equality” and bin your suffragette sash.
2. Regularly tell him that he is wiser than Zeus and more handsome than Hercules.
3. Be deeply involved with his family – this doesn’t mean just visiting your in-laws on the rare occasion, this means seeing them everyday for at least 3 hours.
4. Cook for him wherever and whenever he needs food.
5. Cook for his family when they visit.
6. Cook for the dog.
7. Take part in activities that he likes e.g. visiting his relatives.
8. Listen actively – all Greek men like to think that their voice is being heard, even if you have secretly stuffed cotton wool in your ears.
9. Buy him his favourite aftershave.
10. Buy him a Rolex.
11. Buy him a Mercedes.
12. Buy him something so expensive that you become bankrupt.
13. Be the perfect hostess when he invites family/friends round unexpectedly, even when you are in your pyjamas ready for bed.
14. Never go to bed early unless he does – you’ve got cleaning to do.
15. Make sure you always look happy – a grumpy wife does not a happy husband make.
16. Make him laugh – even if he is laughing AT you rather than WITH you.
17. Don’t ask him to look after the children – that is a woman’s job.
18. Let him have the TV remote – you shouldn’t be watching TV anyway, you should be in the kitchen cooking his meal.
19. Appreciate his interests and praise his efforts – this will give him a feeling of pride.
20. Give him regular massages, particularly if he has had a hard day at work. (The dinner should be prepared in advance).
21. Don’t moan when he wants to have a night out with his fellow gang of Greeks – even though you haven’t been allowed out since you met him.
22. Take care of your appearance but don’t overdo it – you don’t want to be accused of deliberately trying to tempt other men.
23. Greet your man at the door when he comes home from work – obviously this won’t be easy if you finish work later than he does.
24. Always agree with your man’s opinion when discussing topics with friends – you are of one mind – HIS mind.
25. Regularly compliment your man – make sure that you at least appear sincere.
26. Avoid comments that threaten his ego e.g. “You look fat” should become “Shall I cook you something healthy tonight dear?”
27. Pursue an interest together – like washing his car. WARNING: DO NOT drive his car!!
28. Remind your man that no-one else will ever compare to him – this is probably true, for no-one quite compares to a Greek man (sarcasm intended).
29. Never question his judgement/knowledge – he is a man AND a Greek and is therefore omniscient.
30. Show him physical affection from time to time, once all your other chores are done.
31. Make a fuss over him when he is ‘ill’ – he may pretend to be big and strong but deep down he is just as vulnerable as a child.
32. Show him you need him and don’t attack his masculinity – even though it is quite obvious that you could easily do his job and more – a Greek man has to feel like he is the head of the house.
33. Listen to his needs – he may have many of them so ensure that the dinner is ready before you ask him.
34. Give him space – he needs time alone to watch Wheeler Dealers – use this time wisely, while he is distracted you can scoff the last Baklava.
35. Remain calm during arguments and attempt to divert his attention with a food offering.
36. Show the man some RESPECT – let him have his say, but on the quiet do your own thing.
37. Learn the Greek language – even if it is just the basics so you will know what he is calling you…
38. Let him have plenty of alone time with his car – you cannot keep a Greek man from his auto-mistress.
39. Be spontaneous – surprise him with an extra helping of Moussaka.
40. Don’t make fun of him – Greek men are easily offended.
41. Don’t make fun of his relatives.
42. Attempt to show that you are religious – to please the relatives.
43. Try not to nag too much – it will remind him of his mother.
44. Try to look pleased to see him – even when you’ve spent the whole day planning your revenge after he criticised your dinner/appearance/opinion the night before.
45. Keep your house tidy – Greek men are very fussy and expect their living environment to be clean – you are the housewife so it is your job.
46. Show your support – try to encourage and motivate him even when his ideas could land him in a mental asylum and/or jail – most Greek men are all talk and little action, so rather than cutting him down, be positive about his plans to open up a lapdancing club – it probably won’t happen.
47. Share his dreams – see above.
48. Learn to play Tavli (Greek Backgammon) but make sure he always wins.
49. Did I mention the Rolex?
50. BE HAPPY YOURSELF!
    
    So, I shall leave you with the official Wedding Photo.....
    
    
    https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...e8&oe=56656566
    
    Opa!

[maviczap]

In a year of carp things happening, its really nice to hear some happy news.

congratulations to you both, its cheered me up good and proper.

[Geodude]

Haha cracking wedding photo of you and Pete, looks like he had a shave too

[timwilky]

Oh, good another org wedding.

Congratulations you two.

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by Geodude

Haha cracking wedding photo of you and Pete, looks like he had a shave too

He did, doesn't he look great!
Our official photographer LewSpeight worked wonders with the light, don't you think?


Joking aside, we have only one or two at the moment, until Lew supplies us with the wedding album.
Heres my wedding car

[maviczap]

Geo you made i larf, Pete scrubbed up nice, Lou you didnt look so bad either

cracking motor too and looks like the weather was kind to you

[dizzyblonde]

2005 Ford Mustang GT Convertible 4.6 Litre V8!
Twas a wee bit chilly, but it wasn't wet which was the main thing. Our Southern friends thought they'd arrived in winter

[Bibio]

congratz lovers. looks like you had a cracking day