Hi all,

I am going to use my mini and an old dodge Phoenix for my wedding in November.

I was wondering where you buy that white ribbon for the bonnet, and whether you have to put anything on the rear parcel shelf and if so, what is it??

Andrew

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Andrew
1973 Leyland Mini
1989 Mitsubishi Pajero
2014 Ford Focus

When we got married one of my wife's friends just picked up a roll of fat ribbon from spotlight, you use a surprisingly large amount of it

Why do you need something on the parcel shelf?

....either that or you can buy it specifically packaged for wedding cars, don't know where but maybe spotlight also.

Years ago my brother forgot to get some for his wedding cars.

Last minute solution... a roll of receipt paper donated from a generous shop.

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

Doesn't matter where you get it, but get cotton ribbon. The cheaper nylon ribbon will mark the paint where it rubs - and it will rub with the wind blowing it as you drive.

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Thanks for the replies.

I might have a look at spotlight.

Thanks for the tip VicMini13, I'll keep that in mind.

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Andrew
1973 Leyland Mini
1989 Mitsubishi Pajero
2014 Ford Focus

Spotlight is a definate for the white ribbon

get 2 metres of white netting from the curtain section and crumple it up on the back parcel shelf, that always looks weddingy?????

All the best

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The " netting ", is called " Tule " ( don't quote me on the spelling ) , you should be able to get it at Spotlight as well.
Also don't ask me how i know this ( wife used to own a craft shop ).

If you're going to have passengers (flower girl, page boy etc) in your Mini please make sure you thoroughly clean the door latches etc.

Nothing worse than a lovely white dress getting grease on it from a grubby door.

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Julie.............

Although not directly related, I was talking to a chap who had his old merc detailed ready for a weeding, He used one of those places which is staffed entirely by a specific nationality.

They where kind enough to use black shoe polish on the leather seats, The bride was not pleased as far as I understand.

So be careful who details your car.

Careful with the tyre black. Very easy to get large black marks on flowing dresses.
You'll notice some wedding cars put a quick cover of the rear tyre to stop this.

Cheers.

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2009 Mini Cooper JCW - Roger
1967 Mini Deluxe Mk1 - Ruby

geez the things you have to think about when you supply your own cars

I have also been told that it would be a good idea to keep a sewing kit in the car for emergencies, along with esky for champagne, glasses etc etc. It just goes on. But at the end of the day, using 2 of my own/friends cars saves me $1200.

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Andrew
1973 Leyland Mini
1989 Mitsubishi Pajero
2014 Ford Focus

Where and how do you attach the ribbons. We are using 5 minis for my daughters wedding in december.

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That's why it's good to be.............ME

Normally open the bonnet and hook around the bonnet catch. Then each end to the sunvisors.

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)