Wednesday June 4th 3:00pm
What a perfect day!
Weddings always make me cry. I don't even have to be there to start welling up. Whether it's on the telly or I'm reading about it in a magazine, I'm a complete slushball.
Heaven only knows what state I'll be in when my own kids get married. I'll have to spend the whole time looking at the floor. Although now I come to think about it, it's not just weddings that set me off. I was just as bad when I went to see Billy Elliot. Not wanting to draw attention to myself I sat there with tears streaming down my face and didn't wipe them away. When the lights went up for the interval Martin said I looked like someone had squirted me in the face with a garden hose!
Anyway, despite the tears it is my all-time favourite musical and I'd see it again like a shot. Although I probably would take a box of tissues with me!
Back to weddings though. As some of you may already know I'm also editor of a weekly magazine called Pick Me Up. We've got a fantastic story this week that I wanted to share with you. It's about Mhairi and Derek who wanted their wedding to be different so they persuaded their guests to mime to Perfect Day and filmed it.
Remember that song? If you don't, watch the video below. And even if you do, watch the video below! It's just fabulous. And if you want to read the story of how the idea came about and how the couple made it happen, it's all in this week's Pick Me Up. Enjoy!
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FROM ONE GLASGOW BURD TO ANOTHER, about 1 year
Thanks for sharing your video with us...It was great !!!.I wish you both all the happiness in the world.Many congratulations and wishing you the best of luck.Oh, and you all looked great....
Report this commentCath, about 1 year
Well as most of the other's I had read about the 'Perfect day' in pick me up and just had to log on to see what it was all about. It was really good well done all for making the perfect wedding video!! I had seen dirty dancing and thriller on YouTube but not this one!! it has given me a lot of inspiration for when I get married!! thanks for sharing it with us all.
Report this commentgaynor rawlins, about 1 year
hi what a brilliant video you looked liked you really enjoyed the day congratulations to you both your dress was lovely hope all goes well for the future im nearly at my second year of marriage and it only feels like yesterday all the best gaynor xx
Report this commentLiz, about 1 year
How wonderful, I'm still smiling, the video is absolutely feelgood. Everyone looked amazing, the brides dress was gorgeous. Good luck to both of you and thanks for sharing part of your big day.
Report this commentLynda, about 1 year
FANTASTIC!!!! I read the story then watched the video and was totally moved by it. Something to treasure forever. Wishing you both a very happy marriage. x
Report this commentjackie, about 1 year
thanks for sharing your wedding video - its brilliant - best wishes for a happy future
Report this commentAnne Chilcott, about 1 year
Having read the article in Pick Me Up just had to watch the video. What a 'Perfect Day' you must have had and a wonderful reminder of your wedding day - brilliant! Wishing you both all the very best wishes for a happy future.
Report this commentMillie Redrup, about 1 year
I saw your article in pick me out aswell and had to log on to see it. it was absolutly fantastic, the miming was great and you both looked fabulous. good luck with everything. ever considered doing this as a profession?? xx
Report this commentGina Woods, about 1 year
What an absolutely brilliant memory of "perfect day"My congratulations to the happy couple and all their hard work to create such a brilliant little piece of history
Report this commentkelly woolfrey, about 1 year
that was just brill!!!!! i so wish i had something like that on my wedding video.you both looked lovely and as i always do i cried-just love a great wedding!! good luck to you both
Report this commentRaine, about 1 year
That was just how a wedding should be, loads of fun!!! you were all great. What a beautiful reminder of your day, congratulations
Report this commentcathy, about 1 year
Fantastic!!!! What a wonderful reminder of a beautiful day. Thank you for sharing it. The story was great too. what lovely family and friends you have. Best wishes for your future together
Report this commentSara Summers, about 1 year
I saw your story in pick me up, the minute i finished it i had to log on to see the video, such a great memory of such a special day hope you get everything you want out of life good luck for your happy future
Report this commentSharon smith, about 1 year
OMG, that was wonderful, I cried! and laughed at the same time, If I get married again, I want one of those. Good luck to you both for the future. xx
Report this commentTrish Bell, about 1 year
Terrific idea, what a great wedding party to enter into the spirit of the occasion. May you have long life and great happiness and a perfect life. xxx
Report this commentJenny Kearney, about 1 year
What a fantastic idea and it turned out brilliant Well done to Derek and Mhairi
Report this commentlorraine heywood, about 1 year
loved it, not like the ususal wedding videos that only the people in them are interested. It was really fun to watch and the bride was beautiful( groom wasn't bad either)
Report this commentCatherine, about 1 year
Absolutly fantastic. What an amazing memory to keep you both chuckling for a lifetime. Have a fabulous life.
Report this commentangela, about 1 year
THAT WAS BRILL!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope u enjoy married life as much as that video! xxx
Report this commentSally Shannon, about 1 year
What a wonderful keepsake, you all look so happy it is so touching. Have a great life you two!!
Report this commentmary, about 1 year
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS what great fun to involve family and friends at make a great day even more special. Good Luck in your married life
Report this commentChris, about 1 year
Bless what a lovely idea!! You both looked so happy and in love xx
Report this commentVikki, about 1 year
Thank you so much for sharing this - what an amazing idea, and an extra extra special memory. I freely admit to bawling throughout, it was so emotional! Best of luck to both of you and your lovely friends and families!
Report this commentashleigh, about 1 year
hi, i read your story in pick me up, the video is fab! well done, hope you had a fab day!
Report this commentJan, about 1 year
Congratulations on your billiant wedding and excellent video, great way to look back on the best day of your lives. Good luck to u both in the many years you will be together.xxx
Report this commentLinda Pearson, about 1 year
absolutly brilliant, if only more people had such lovely families willing to go that bit further to make a special dayso unique. thankyou somuch for allowing us to share such alovely and happy video.
Report this commentSiobhan, about 1 year
@ d mo dis video is cumin up no longer available im disappointed as iread d story in d mag n was lukin 4ward t it
Report this commentSamantha Mason, about 1 year
Absolutely brilliant - what a wonderful idea! I had tears in my eyes watching it !! Wonder if my husband will agree to me divorcing him and re-marrying him just so we can do something similar? (Only joking John!!) Best of luck to you both xx
Report this commenthebo69, about 1 year
I read your story in Pick Me Up then watch the vid how fantastic! Well done what a perfect idea for a perfect day Congratulaions and all the best for the future Jan xxxx
Report this commentCharlie Clark, about 1 year
Wow!! What a wonderful way to remember your special day. The video was fun to watch. hope you guys have a wonderful and happy life together.
Report this commentCarol, about 1 year
that was brill well done wishing you all the happiness in the world! x
Report this commentLinda Leedale, about 1 year
Absolutely fantastic. What a joy and a pleasure to watch. Both bride and groom look great . Good luck for the future and hope you have many years ahead of you.
Report this commentspiller, about 1 year
Loved it!!! What a great idea, it looked like everyone had so much fun taking part!!!! All the best for your future together.
Report this commentEmma, about 1 year
that was fantastic, it put a smile on my face. everyone looked amazing especially the bride, really liked your dress. I hope you had a perfect day.
Report this commentYvonne And David, about 1 year
What a lovely video. We're getting married next year and decided a while back to do something relatively similar, but in dancing form for our First Dance...shhhhhh it's a secret though! You're video was a joy to watch and I must admit to a few tears sneaking down my wee face even now! Many, many congratulations and all the best for the future. You both looked gorgeous on you're "Perfect Day". Lots of Love Von and Dave xxxx
Report this commentliz, about 1 year
that was awesome!!! its such a fantastic idea and everyone looked like they had great fun doing it!!! you both looked fantastic and i loved your dress!!! i hope your marriage is as good as the video!
Report this commentpamela kelly, about 1 year
what a great idea ! it looked lik u all had so much fun !
Report this commentlisa, about 1 year
i would just like to say tht the vid was so sweet you all looked great and hope your day was perfect
Report this commentceri-ann, about 1 year
it was a lovely video, looked like they were having fun while making it
Report this commenthellen, about 1 year
Brilliant. Really fun 2 watch. Congratulations to the happy couple
Report this commentsandy fogg, about 1 year
that was absolutley brilliant,i really enjoyed it what a great keepsake.
Report this commentsarah wiggins, about 1 year
what a fantastic video every one looked so happy it always makes me smile seeing a bride look so happy and natural reminds me of my big day congratulations to you both
Report this commentanna, about 1 year
that was awesome!!! its such a fantastic idea and everyone looked like they had great fun doing it!!! you both looked fantastic and i loved your dress!!! i hope your marriage is as good as the video!
Report this commentMoira smith, about 1 year
Fantastic and yes your wedding was brilliant (by the way you looked absolutely lovely your dress is stunning) Well done can't wait for the christening video (ha ha ha)
Report this commentkellie, about 1 year
wow what a fantastic idea for a weding video. U two must be so proud!! it made me cry and laugh u all looked liked u had a brilliant time making it. It was so very different. well done and good luck for the future. CONGRATULATIONS!!
Report this commentAnne McArthur, about 1 year
Loved it, loved it, loved it. You all look like you had so much fun, wishing you both all the best for the future.
Report this commentSue Wilcox, about 1 year
how fantastic everyone looked like they had great fun making it what a great reminder of a great and special day
Report this commentkelly hanna, about 1 year
this was such a good idea 4 a weddin video. it was really fun 2 watch and u's all look lovely.
Report this commentTracy Hall, about 1 year
Wow!! What a wonderful wedding video. I had tears in my eyes and was laughing too, they must have had so much fun making that and watching it afterwards. A toast to them both for a lovely wedding and a happy life together
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di hawkeswood, about 1 year
so disappointed - the video wouldn't play for me
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