1950s American Marrying Mum and Dad

This is where you get to organise your parents' wedding.

Yes, really, you get to do it all.

And that means doing whatever you fancy.

It means doing it however you want.

The only rule is keep Mum and Dad out.

They're going to be in for a big, big surprise.

They're keeping absolutely...

And make sure they don't know what's in store until their big day.

Ha-ha!

Oh, and there's only a few weeks to sort everything out.

You're in charge, you decide what happens.

-And action!

-Argh!

It's the ultimate challenge. Are you ready for it?

Yeah!

Will the day be filled with chaos...

or confetti?

And, most importantly, will Mum and Dad like it?

Ha-ha.

We're about to find out because we're...

BOTH: Marrying Mum And Dad.

This is Marrying Mum And Dad where the kids take control

of planning their parents' wedding.

They're responsible for making one of the most important days

of Mum and Dad's life a success. And we're here to help.

On today's show we're pulling out all the stops

to make Mum and Dad's big day truly rock and roll.

Ooh, loving this.

Woah.

I can't hear you.

Ha-ha-ha.

-Give us that pose.

-Great.

Mum and Dad know they're getting married,

but they won't know the plans until the big day itself.

There's just two weeks to organise a wedding to beat all weddings.

We'd better get started.

Today we're in Coventry in the West Midlands.

We've got a wannabe wedding planner

who can't wait to get his hands on Mum and Dad's big day.

Meet Shane Collins.

Hi, I'm Shane, I'm 12 years old and I like dancing and drama.

Shane lives at home with his mum and dad Alison and David.

We're kind of like an adventurous family.

I think Dad's funny and he's a bit daft.

Me and my mum are really close and, cos she's in a wheelchair,

I help her more than my dad, cos I'm always with her.

Shane's mum has used a wheelchair since she was a child.

She's very independent, but sometimes she needs a bit of extra help.

Shane is only 12 years of age and he does things that a normal,

maybe, 12-year-old doesn't do.

If I'm in the house and I drop something,

Shane's very quick to, sort of,

run and come and pick it up and, "Are you OK, Mum?"

That sort of thing.

Mum and Dad were meant to get married later this year,

but they had to change their plans.

I would've loved to have got married the first day we met

cos it was love at first sight.

We were going to get married on a cruise in November of this year,

but, unfortunately, due to David losing his job,

we had to sort of cancel the wedding.

All the more reason then for Shane

to organise a wedding day to remember.

They've had a bad year so far, so I want them to have like,

kind of like a fresh year.

Then if they say, "We've had a bad year,

I'll go, "No, you haven't, you've got married."

I'd just like them to be more happy, really.

But how do Mum and Dad feel about the prospect

of Shane being in charge of their wedding arrangements?

He's a bit of a mischievous monkey at times

and he's having fun winding us up.

But, then again, I'm not sure if he's winding us up.

OK, time for our Marrying Mum And Dad team to take control.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today to mix things up a bit.

Do you, Mum, allow your son to completely and utterly

-organise a wedding day you'll never forget?

-Erm, I do.

And do you, Dad,

accept that you'll have absolutely no say in what goes on?

I do.

With the handing over of the wedding planning book,

I now pronounce you officially, 100% in charge.

Yeah!

-What have you let yourselves in for?

-Oh, no.

-Oh, no.

-Ha-ha-ha.

This is going to be fun.

Most weddings take months to organise.

Shane has got just two weeks to arrange everything.

First things first, a theme.

So what ideas you got?

I've got an idea as royal wedding, Kate and William.

-That's a brilliant idea. It'd be very posh.

-Hmm.

Do you like posh stuff?

-No, don't like that.

-No.

-Don't like that.

-You went off that idea pretty quickly.

-Yeah.

-'Next.'

-Simpsons theme.

-Simpsons?

'It's not the cruise wedding Mum and Dad were planning.'

My worst nightmare would to be dressed as Marge Simpson.

Instead of having a lovely, glowing tan, to be painted yellow

and having a blue rinse dye on my hair.

Your dad would be Homer Simpson?

-Yeah, with the two long hairs.

-Oh, yeah.

I like doughnuts,

but that's about as much as I've got in common with The Simpsons.

'A Simpsons themed wedding certainly sounds fun,

'but Shane's got some even bigger and better ideas

'to get this wedding really rocking.'

-Anything else?

-Elvis Presley theme and a Marilyn Monroe.

My mum would dress up as Marilyn Monroe

and my dad as Elvis Presley.

Do they like Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe?

My mum loves her cos she's got all her wallpaper.

Shane's not joking. Mum really does love Marilyn.

Just look at her bedroom!

What would happen at an Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe themed wedding?

It'd be like... It'd be like a '50s theme.

That is quite nice if they like them,

because that is quite meaningful to them.

-They haven't got much choice, have they?

-No, I'm in charge.

-Yeah.

Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe were both huge stars back in the '50s,

but there was loads more to the decade

than just Elvis and Marilyn.

Rock 'n' roll ruled the airwaves, burger and fries

was the dish of the day and the automobile was king.

Decision made - we are going with the 1950s theme.

But how are we going to re-create the '50s in modern-day Coventry?

It's time for me and Naomi to work out who is helping Shane

with each part of the rest of this wedding.

So, how did you want to divvy up the jobs for this?

I'd quite like to be involved with the entertainment.

I thought you'd like that.

Perhaps I should be helping out with Mum's outfit, too?

Yeah, well, she's got to look very glamorous, so I trust you more.

Food and transport. Maybe we could sort those between us.

-We'll look at venues now.

-OK, well, good luck with it all.

Yeah. See you soon.

-See you soon. Bye!

-(IMITATES ELVIS) Uh-huh, huh.

Mum and Dad love 1950s America, but if Shane's going

to pull off a 1950s themed wedding, he'll need to find the right venue.

-Oh.

-That "oh" doesn't sound like the sound of enthusiasm.

No, it's not.

Oh. Why is that?

It is not '50s at all, really.

'Fair point, Shane, but sadly, wedding venues that feel

'like 1950s America are a bit thin on the ground around here.'

But what I was thinking was if we get a room that is quite big,

we could fill it with stuff that makes it look 1950s.

-Glamour.

-Yeah.

-Good work, good work.

-You are not jumping up and down with excitement, are you?

-No.

-OK, onto the next one.

-Let's go.

'The first location'

is a no-no.

Hopefully, venue two will be

more fit for a radical rock 'n' roll restyle.

-Thank you.

-Look at this, red carpet.

-Oh, loving this.

Wow!

Wow. Oh, good, that's better than "oh."

'Sounds promising.'

Whoa!

Look at the roof.

-Do like that?

-Yeah.

I know it doesn't look very '50s now.

-But we could glamour it up.

-Yeah.

This is where everyone could eat their food or their healthy,

nutritious 1950s food.

'This is where Mum and Dad would marry.'

This is nice.

-So, what are you thinking?

-I think I like this one the best.

Now that Shane has made a decision, he will be needing this.

Oh, thanks, Ed. You shouldn't have.

-No, no, I'm not giving you the camera.

-Oh.

No, it's to take photos to send to the designer so we can '50s it up.

Shane is sending snaps to our Marrying Mum And Dad

wedding day designer.

The designer specialises in sets for film and TV

and she'll have some great ideas

for how to transform this venue into a slice of 1950s America.

Give us that pose, give us that pose!

It is the end of day one and we have got a few things sorted.

The planning for Mum and Dad's wedding is going great so far.

We have sorted out the theme, we've picked the venue,

and it's really nice and it's luxurious.

# Bah, bah, bah, bah Bah, bah, bah... #

It's day two.

# Bah, bah, bah, bah... #

So, our first mission today is to organise what must be

one of the key elements to any American '50s themed wedding.

You got any ideas, Ed?

Um, no.

# When the record starts spinnin'

# You chalypso when you chicken At the hop. #

'Well, Ed, hopefully Shane, ably assisted by his best friend,

'Nik, will be able to put you in the picture.'

So, we have already had some ideas about the food, then.

We are thinking like hot dogs, burgers, milkshakes, ice creams.

-Great.

-Your classic American diner food.

Yes, that sounds good. Is that what your Mum and Dad like?

No.

'Oh, dear.'

They don't like it at all? No, they like Sunday dinners, curries...

-You think they'll be OK with it?

-No.

'This could be interesting.'

We were thinking it might be fun to create a special meal

for the wedding.

We'll get experimental.

-Like, we could design a new burger, for example.

-OK.

-Or a special hotdog.

-Or ice cream.

-Ice cream.

-Yeah?

-Yeah?

You seem set on that. Let's get going.

'Mum and Dad might not be keen on burgers and fries,

'but surely everyone loves ice cream.'

He was saying, the kids at the wedding are going to really

enjoy the food, so that tells me he's planning jellies and ice creams

and things like that, which, you know, I'm not a huge lover of.

I don't like finger buffets and ice creams and things like that.

I wouldn't be too chuffed with that.

Well, I am sure Shane and Nik can come up

with a delicious dessert to win them over.

Let's have a bit of lettuce.

Mix maybe a little bit of strawberry jus.

Should we put a bit of cheese?

-Do you think your Mum and Dad will like this?

-Yeah.

-You said they like posh food.

-This is posh.

Not in any restaurant I've been to.

'It's time to have a taste.'

It's all right.

Buah!

'And for the final touch...'

There you go.

'Don't worry, we won't really be eating uncooked sausages.'

Who wouldn't want a meat-based dessert at their wedding?

'Like all top chefs, Shane and Nik need to name their new creations.'

-What shall we call it, Shane?

-Shane's Cheesesundae.

Ladies and gentlemen,

I give you the Nik's Nickerbocker Sausage Chocolate Split.

'That's the name sorted,'

but the recipes still need plenty of work

before these dishes can go on the wedding day menu.

Who knows what Mum and Dad are going to make of this food?

Being here in the diner has given Shane

a few ideas about how he'd like his chosen venue to look.

So, we are calling designer Becky on a web cam link.

Which things do you like?

These are the kind of seats.

There is a black and white checked floor.

Yeah.

Stalls, lamps hanging down, there's pictures all over the walls.

'Becky already has Shane's photos of the venue.

'Together with his ideas from the diner,

'she has got loads to work with.'

We'll get cracking. It's really exciting.

It's going to look amazing.

'I hope Mum and Dad agree.'

Next up, transport.

It's already a big worry for Mum.

My worst nightmare for transport at our wedding would be

if Shane put me in a wheelie bin.

He has a couple of times insinuated that

that is how I'm going to be travelling.

But I certainly wouldn't want my wheelchair exchanged

for a wheelie bin.

You are such a nice son

-and then you talk about her turning up in a dustcart.

-Yeah.

My Mum could go in a pink Cadillac.

-Pink Cadillac is very '50s.

-Yeah.

Definitely very '50s, but unfortunately not that easy to find.

But we have got hold of something else.

So, you wanted some vintage transport.

For the wedding, yeah? For your Mum and Dad?

-How are they going to fit in that?

-This is obviously a toy one.

We were thinking we could get them one like that. Much bigger.

-Is that good, is that what you'd like?

-It is meant to be pink.

Ah.

We haven't got a pink toy Cadillac, have we?

Not a toy one, no.

-I've got this one, though.

-Whoa!

But this iconic '50s car isn't here just to be admired.

Shane and Nik are going for a spin.

Bye!

The Cadillac certainly looks the business,

-'but how is the ride?'

-It is really nice,

it's lovely and comfortable. And, uh,

it is very pink and I think my Mum is really going to like it.

-Is that transport sorted?

-I can't hear you.

-Is that transport sorted?

-Yeah.

Another big tick in the wedding planning book.

Halfway through organising Mum and Dad's wedding

-and Shane has sorted the theme, venue, food and transport.

-Not bad.

But time is running out and there is still plenty to do.

Next on the list - outfits.

Remember, Mum is mad about '50s movies star Marilyn Monroe.

Marilyn was the biggest movie superstar on the planet

in her day and it's vital that Mum looks just as glamorous

as her idol on the wedding day.

-That wallpaper looks familiar.

-Yeah.

-Is that like the one your Mum's got?

-Yeah, it's the same one.

Looks like we've come to the right place.

Lindsey specialises in '50s fashion makeovers.

Hair and makeup were a massive part of Marilyn's look.

-We've got a picture here that Shane found.

-Brilliant!

Lovely Marilyn Monroe curls, as you can see.

Eyebrows all shaped and she has also got a little beauty spot there,

as well, which we could do.

'There are also some Marilyn Monroe inspired outfits to choose from.'

A whole selection of colours and styles, then.

Have you got any ideas in your head already of what you are thinking?

-Probably red, white.

-Reds and whites.

How about that? Plain red.

-You like that?

-Yeah, that's nice.

-And then we've got a little top, as well.

-I like that.

She can wear a little jacket with it, as well.

-I think we should go for this.

-Great.

That is Mum's outfit sorted.

I'll be back to collect it a bit later.

You have done really well, Shane. You have organise loads of stuff,

but we have got one big thing left to cover.

-Entertainment.

-That's right.

Shane wants to organise one last surprise

for his '50s loving Mum and Dad's big day.

(IMITATES ELVIS) Uh-huh, huh.

And we're keen to help make it happen.

Front row seat because we've got a treat in store for you, Shane.

For one night only, Elvis is most definitely still in the building.

# You know I can't be found. #

Well, a professional Elvis Presley impersonator, at any rate.

# At least please telephone. #

Lee here is going to teach Shane a classic Elvis number.

If he can get to grips with it, he is going to perform it

at the wedding.

Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you.

The song starts with "Well, it's one for the money."

# Well, it's one for the money. #

Can you do that bit? That's easy.

# One for the money. #

Brilliant. That's really good.

# One for the money

# Two for the show

# Three for the get... Go, go, go! #

It's not that easy, Elvis.

Oop, sorry, I mean Lee.

If you don't get it right, you ain't going home.

Shane has to learn how to move like the King of rock 'n' roll, too.

One leg like that and you've got to point, as well.

Shane has worked hard today, but there isn't much time

until the wedding and an awful lot to remember.

I'm feeling a little bit anxious because I've never done something

like this before.

He has done pretty well. He's just got to go and practice it.

It's going to be a bit difficult without Mum and Dad

coming in my bedroom.

But I think I'll learn it without them knowing it.

Entertainment, tick.

In just two weeks, Shane has organised a wedding

that would normally be months in the planning.

So, with the big day just round the corner, how is he feeling?

How do you think your Mum and Dad are going to react to this?

They're going to be shocked, happy.

I don't think they're going to like the food, though.

Remember,

Mum and Dad are still completely in the dark about Shane's plans.

It is so frustrating. I am trying different angles

and different ways to get clues of what it's going to be like

because I don't want to be embarrassed, please.

David and Allison's wedding day has finally arrived.

It's still early, but at the Collins home,

a full on '50s makeover is already underway.

Mum has no idea she is being made up to look like her favourite celeb.

I feel a little bit nervous,

a bit anxious. A bit excited as well.

Shane's look is starting to come together nicely.

I've decided to go for a wig,

Shane's going for the actual '50s hairdo.

Uh-huh. Oh, yeah.

Hair quiffed.

And for the finishing touch, what else but a pair of blue suede shoes.

We are ready to rock 'n' roll.

Wow, Shane, you are one cool cat.

Now, Shane's helping his dad to get dressed.

Dad is wearing blacked out glasses

so he can't peek at his outfit in the mirror.

And there is just time for one final windup.

-What's that?

-It is snake.

We are doing a jungle wedding.

Outfit done.

Meanwhile, a transformation is also underway at Shane's chosen venue.

Oh, I love a nice ice cream, but even I might struggle with this one.

Once it has been given the Marrying Mum And Dad treatment,

this place should look fabulously '50s.

All right, Becky, it looks like you are doing an absolutely

brilliant job of bringing Shane's vision to life in here.

Yeah, well, it was really important to create an authentic diner.

That's what Shane wanted.

Diner booth seats, personalized, that say Shane's Diner on them.

-And even a Cadillac.

-With their names on it.

-Yeah.

Everywhere I look, I just see more and more '50s things.

The guests have started to arrive.

The venue is dressed and ready...

And so am I!

# Come on, everybody And let's get together tonight. #

There's only one real question.

How will Mum and Dad feel about Shane's '50s American diner

themed wedding? Will it be a sizzling hot success

or could it be met with a decidedly lukewarm response?

Back at home, it's time for Mum and Dad to take a first look

at what they'll be wearing.

Fingers crossed, everyone.

-Keep your eyes closed.

-Scary.

-Don't look at each other.

-OK, Shane, release the cloths.

-OH!

-Whoa-ho!

I feel a million dollars.

I think she looks stunning, absolutely stunning.

Mum really does look as glamorous as her favourite celeb.

-And Dad is looking the business, too.

-I am so happy.

Oh.

I feel like a celebrity.

-Can you guess which celebrity you are supposed to be?

-Yes,

-I think I can. Marilyn Monroe.

-Yay!

Are you going to be proud walking up the aisle with each other?

Oh, yeah. I love it. It's great. Thank you, Shane.

-Oh, thank you Shane.

-Well, it's the first of many surprises today.

We've got to get to the venue now.

And Shane's choice of wedding day transport has just pulled up

outside.

-Really?

-Oh, brilliant!

Oh, brilliant!

Oh, it's just what you dreamed of.

-Judging by your reaction, I take it it's a hit, then.

-It is, very much.

-I love it!

-I can't believe it.

Just in case the penny still hasn't dropped on the theme for the day...

That is lovely. I like that.

# I'm in love I'm all shook up. #

I never thought anything like this would happen to me. It's amazing.

It really is.

See you at the venue! 'Mum and Dad now know'

that it is a '50s themed wedding,

but will they manage to work out where they're going?

I'm absolutely baffled now.

I really, really am.

But that doesn't seem to have spoiled the ride.

This is great! Look at everybody looking. I'm loving it!

They finally arrive at Shane's chosen venue.

And a red carpet style welcome awaits.

Ladies and gentlemen, Marilyn and Elvis have entered the building!

# Only you... #

Time for the wedding ceremony.

# Can make all this world... #

We are here today to witness the joining in matrimony

of David Ronald Collins and Allison Julie Kirkwood.

I, David Ronald Collins, do take thee, Allison Julie Kirkwood,

to be my lawful wedded wife.

David, I give you this ring as a token of our marriage

and a symbol of our love.

I promise to love you,

care for you,

respect you as long as we both shall live.

It now gives me the greatest pleasure to announce

that you are now lawfully joined together as husband and wife.

And, David, you may kiss your bride.

You look amazing.

Shane has got a few words he wants to say.

Once in a lifetime you'll find someone

who stands beside you, not over you.

You'll find someone who loves you for who you are

and not who you could be.

Once in a lifetime, if you are lucky,

you'll find someone, and you have found each other.

Thank you.

Shane's pulled off an absolute blinder with that ceremony.

And there are a few more surprises in store for Mum and Dad.

Shane's Mum, Shane's Dad,

we're about to head a couple of thousand miles west

in direction and about 55 years back in time.

Welcome to Shane's Diner!

-That's great, that is! Oh, lovely.

-Look at that!

Is that the cake? Wow!

I don't know where to look.

-Your Cadillac.

-Yes.

-Oh, yes, there is me sitting in it.

There's you.

-Look, Shane's Diner.

-Yeah, this is my diner.

What do you think of the job Shane's done organising this?

You've done an amazing job and I am really, really proud of you.

And I'm not going to forget this moment ever. Thank you.

I am worked up, Shane,

cos I'm living the dream, and it is fantastic.

-It doesn't get much better than that, does it?

-No, it's brilliant.

That's pretty good.

It's not ending yet, we've got to get some people in here. Yeah?

-Should we share this with some people?

-Yeah!

Hope they're hungry because dinner is served.

Remember, this isn't going to be the usual fancy wedding fare -

burgers and hotdogs are the dishes of the day in Shane's Diner.

The food was a big worry, but, fortunately,

Shane's menu seems to be going down

an absolute storm with Mum and Dad and the other guests.

Even Shane and Nik's, uh, unique desserts,

minus the frozen sausages, chips and cheese, of course.

I think it's absolutely wonderful. It tastes good, too.

Just time for Mum and Dad to cut their wedding cake,

because another of Shane's plans is about to swing into action.

Who wants to see some authentic 1950s rock 'n' roll?

It's Elvis!

You folks ready to have some fun?

ALL: Yeah!

# Treat her right

# Sixteen, hey, hey. #

You can always rely on the King of rock 'n' roll to get a party started.

I love you, Elvis!

What a fantastic treat for Mum and Dad,

but there's an even bigger one in store.

We have a special surprise for you.

Shane would like to come up.

Come on, Shane, time to find out

whether all that practice has made perfect.

# Well, it's one for the money Two for the show

# Three to get ready Now, go, cat, go!

# Don't you step on my blue suede shoes. #

That really struck the right note.

Shane's Diner is rocking!

Shane's got everyone thinking they can give the professionals

a run for their money.

# Do anything that you want to do

# Oh, oh, honey, lay off of my shoes

# Don't you step on my blue suede shoes. #

Mum and Dad are having fun showing off their rock 'n' roll moves,

but what have they made of their wedding day as a whole?

I loved the American theme. I loved the whole Shane's Diner.

-Just everything.

-I just wondered if it was ever going to end

because it was one surprise after the other. It really was.

I don't want it to end, to be honest.

-No, because this is the start of good things to come.

-Yeah.

I like the idea of being a celebrity, actually.

That's the first wedding I've been to where Mum has rocked,

Dad has rolled

and pretty much everyone has had a go at being Elvis.

-Yeah. Shane's Diner is one jumping, jiving joint.

-Sure is!

Shane really wanted to give his mum and dad a wedding day to remember.

And with this fabulous '50s funfest, he has done it.

Today has been the best day ever. And I'm always going to remember it.

cos my mom and dad got married.

Ladies and gentlemen, Shane.

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