about an uncle's secret girlfriend coming to our wedding?

[ikeaismylocal]

Dp has an uncle by marriage who is a bit hard work, most of dp's family dislike this man but I have always tried to be friendly to him.

We are getting married in the summer and dp's uncle is ofcourse invited, he has asked if his new girlfriend can come along which is no problem, the problem is he wants us to not tell anyone about his new girlfriend as it's a secret.

Dp's uncle was married to dp's aunt but the aunt sadly passed away about 5 years ago. The new girlfriend is a Thai lady who the uncle met in Thailand ( he owns a house there) the girlfriend speaks no Swedish (dp's family's language) she does speak some English ( my family's language) it would make sense to sit uncle+girlfriend with my family so the gf can join in the conversation.

The thing I'm worried about is that dp's family will find out about the secret girlfriend when they help us with table plans/writing name place labels.

The same uncle also wants to "gift" us 2 dances that will last 10 minutes each! He is going to do a waltz all by himself, all very odd but I don't want to say no and hurt his feelings.

Anyone else had secret/surprise guests at their wedding? How secret should I keep it?

[Cereal0ffender]

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/2155391-Ikeas-solo-dancing-uncle-wedding-update

[Cereal0ffender]

There was an update, secret girlfriend got pissed off her tits and uncle had to take her home before the gift dancing unfortunately

[Surfsup1]

I have the Strictly Ballroom soundtrack running through my mind.
Can't wait to hear an update!!

[anonacfr]

Well????

[BeachyKeen]

I can't wait for the video!

[Groovee]

Oooh wonder what the update is then...

[RachaelAgnes]

I thought the wedding was this weekend (just gone).......think there was a thread about her little one being ill ??

[Thebodyloveschocolateandwine]

Good god op.

This must happen so you can post here afterwards.

Most weddings are dire but this has potential.

[FunkyBoldRibena]

This is torture - when IS this wedding?

[Thruaglassdarkly]

Ummm....is a secret girlfriend the same thing as an imaginary girlfriend, d'y' think?

[Stratter5]

Ooh yes, has it happened yet? Were there ping pongs?

[NellyNoodle1]

This would seriously annoy me - you can't make demands about what's happening on someone else's wedding day. It will be all anyone remembers your wedding for.

Sorry I don't see the potential for it to be 'hilarious' I'd say no on both counts. I wouldn't go out of my way to discuss his new girlfriend with everyone but I certainly wouldn't hide it and I would be saying no to the dances be they 30 minutes, 10 or 3. No way. Put your foot down. (Yes I am v grumpy today).

[Icelollycraving]

Have you had the wedding yet op? I'm waiting for all the details!

[beachyhead]

This is the best wedding thread ever .

Have you any clue why he wants to keep her secret?

And are both dances 'waltzes'? Dying for a solo line dance....

[kickassangel]

Sit mad uncle and secret girlfriend with your brother and others of your family. Keep lovely cousin on opposite side of room.

That way plenty of your family will have worked out that mad uncle is mad and won't blame you for the awkward solo dancing. Less chance of a big family show down with dh's family. Lovely cousin can introduce girlfriend to extended family without having to worry about what his dad
will start saying.

[Whocansay]

Your wedding is likely to make 'Eastenders' look like 'In the Night Garden'. Seriously, this could all get really nasty. It sounds funny now, but the reality is that after the Uncle's 'big reveal' the rest of the family may be upset / angry. Do you really want to have this at your wedding?

[IvyBeagle]

Noooo dont put nice cousin with his bonkers dad! His new girl friend might panic! Far far away on the other side of the room with people who dont know they are related so closely. :)

[LonnyVonnyWilsonFrickett]

Yes, I suspect there's a reason your evidently sane cousin has kept his girlfriend secret till now. Still, in for a penny, in for a pound - put them together I say. Check if she's a penchant for le danse before confirming the invite though.

[Stratter5]

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease do the raffle. Please, please, please.

[ikeaismylocal]

I would recommend people with wedding lists put options such as an interpretive dance, a haiku, a rap and a piece of performance art, it would make a change to toasters and gravy jugs!

There has been a development, cousin with a secret girlfriend has asked if he can bring her ( ofcourse he can) now do I sit odd uncle and lovely cousin ( who is just so adorable and it's his first serious girlfriend even though he's 30) +new/secret girlfriends together? It would be the first time cousin and uncle had met either girlfriend. I'm inclined to think no for the cousin's sake, I'll warn lovely cousin about the dancing so he can decide if it's really the right time to introduce his new girlfriend to the family.

[Callani]

Why have I spent hundreds of pounds on wedding presents over the years when I could have gifted all those lucky couples with an interpretative dance of their relationship?!

I've been missing a trick...

[perfectstorm]

No advice but you are possibly the most reasonable bride I have ever, ever heard of. I am in awe of your good natured common sense.

BUT... you need to ensure the music provider (and large male friends) know to move him on after ten minutes. Or you may find his solo dancing is indeed half an hour per gig and he just agreed to ten each to humour you.

He sounds mad as a box of frogs. I eleventyeth the request for vids of the high points of this wedding - and most weddings are tedium unconfined.

[TestingTestingWonTooFree]

OP you sound so lovely. DH and his mad family are lucky to have you!

[BrunoBrookesDinedAlone]

'I spoke to my mum today, my brothers new girlfriend ( who I haven't met but who is coming to the wedding) is half Thai! Perfect, they can sit on the same table so any language misunderstandings can be sorted out.'

At the wedding...

Guest 1 - 'So who is 'ikeasbrother's' new girlfriend then?'

Guest 2 - 'Just there on the far table. The Thai lady. No, not the one in the false moustache, glasses and hat... the other one.'

[SuchSweetSorrow]

Yes we need the video uploaded as soon as possible. Sod it being your wedding day wonders if a live video link would be possible