Wild West Marrying Mum and Dad

In this show, you organise your parents' wedding day.

Yes, really. You get to do it all.

-That means doing whatever you fancy.

-Argh!

-It means doing it however you want.

-Argh!

The only rule is, keep Mum and Dad out.

-I haven't got the foggiest.

-You go crazy thinking about it.

Are they always this good at keeping secrets?

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

This feels amazing!

And there's only a few weeks to sort everything out.

Your dad's very brave.

You're in charge. You decide what happens.

LAUGHTER

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

What do you think?

Will the day be filled with chaos...or confetti?

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

That's hilarious!

Oh, I love it!

-We're about to find out cos 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. We're here to help.

Today, we've got a pair of wedding planners who want to give Mum and Dad

one of the wildest days of their lives.

Here you go. Good luck.

-See you later. Bye.

-No!

Mum and Dad know they're getting married,

but they don't know anything about the plans.

We'd better get started!

The venue for today's wedding action is Northwich in Cheshire.

Meet Dani and Ash Green.

Hi. I'm Dani. I'm 11 and I like to play with my friends.

Hi. I'm Ash and I'm nine. I like to dance.

BOTH: But most of all, we girls stick together.

Mwah!

Dani and Ash live with Mum Lisa,

baby sister Georgie and fun-loving dad Martin.

Martin is very much the fourth child in our family.

I'm probably the biggest kid.

Mum and Dad have different things they want for the wedding.

Mum wants a traditional wedding

with a big white dress and church.

Dad wants a big-kid wedding.

They have a special reason for organising this wedding.

We want Mum and Dad to get married SO much cos...

Mum will have the same surname as us.

We've been together 13-and-a-half years.

And I think it's about time.

-Yeah. And we do love each other.

-Yeah.

-He's my best friend.

-She's the one and I love her.

Aw!

Mum and dad are rock solid, but they need the girls' help to get married.

It's good the girls are organising our wedding

because we can't decide between us.

We're arguing over big white wedding or a small wedding.

It's just like, "We'll talk about it another day."

It's time our Marrying Mum and Dad team were put in charge.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today

for some pretty serious business.

Do you, Mum, allow your children to completely

-and utterly organise a wedding day you'll never forget?

-I do.

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% percent in charge.

How easy do you think it will be to plan a wedding

both your mum and dad are happy with?

-BOTH: Easy.

-Easy? Oh, right.

-Are you confident you're going to get your dream wedding, Lisa?

-No.

No, I wouldn't be either, if I was you.

Dani and Ash have got just two weeks to arrange a wedding.

Most couples have months.

We need to move quickly. First up, the wedding theme.

-So, what are we thinking, theme-wise?

-Zombies.

-Zombies?

-Yeah.

That'll be unusual.

They'd have to come down the aisle going, "Grr?" Any other ideas?

-Wild West.

-Wild West?

What would be involved in that?

Like cowboys and Indians.

-Right.

-We could find a big meadow,

put hay on it and cactuses.

And big tepees.

-Can your mum and dad ride horses?

-I don't think they've tried.

It's an essential part of being a cowboy.

-Would they be willing to have a go? Are they good sports?

-Yeah.

The theme sounds promising. Cowboys, Native Americans, wild horses.

We're up for all that.

But how can we recreate the Wild West here in Cheshire?

We could have a Buckaroo.

Do you mean the game on the table?

-No. The big, like...

-Oh, the big one.

-Bucking bronco.

-Everyone has a go on?

-I've always wanted a go on one of them.

'A bucking bronco? At a wedding?' Shall we get them a spittoon?

-Oh!

-Would your mum like that?

-No.

You may kiss the bride.

I think we'll plan a great Wild West wedding.

-We've got the good, the bad and the ugly.

-Oi!

That's the theme decided.

Cowboys and Native Americans.

It's a Wild West weddin', partner!

Mum wants a traditional wedding. She'll be in for quite a shock

when she ends up marrying a cowboy.

We need to hit the trail. Time for us to split up.

Finding a Wild West venue around here is not going to be that easy.

No. Good luck with that. I'm sure you'll do a great job.

Yeehah! Outfits, here I come!

Time to choose outfits.

I'm not sure this is the traditional sort of wedding shop

Mum was hoping for her traditional white wedding.

Hope we don't live to regret this.

It might not look glamorous, but this costume-hire company supplies outfits

for TV shows and movies.

We need to round up somethin' special!

Do the cowboy walk.

Oh, very good. Yeah!

You said you wanted something unusual. How about all this?

Does any of this fit with Mum's ideas of a perfect wedding outfit?

I've always wanted the nice white dress.

Not big and puffy, just a nice white dress

with the sleeves that drop down and crystals

and just pretty, pretty, pretty.

-Can you imagine Mum getting married in that?

-Not really.

-Why not?

It's just brown.

-You don't see many people getting married in brown, do you?

-No.

There's a reason for that. What's wrong with this?

It's got a face on it.

A scary face. Probably not appropriate for a wedding.

Luckily for Mum, the girls spot a lovely white dress

that they think they can make look Native American.

-You both keep stroking this one.

-I know. It's really nice.

Considering you can't take your hands off it

and you keep saying how nice it is, have we found our wedding dress?

-Yeah.

-Brilliant!

Time for Dad's outfit.

The girls know that big-kid Dad will be up for some fun.

-Do you see anything here that grabs your attention?

-These boots.

Oh, wow! You went straight for them. I think they call these chaps.

It sounds quite posh, doesn't it?

-Yeah.

-Yeah. I think that's more the sort of thing, isn't it?

'He's not going to look very traditional.'

I think Dad would be happy getting married in his football kit,

but Mum, well, she has got the white dress she wanted!

I doubt she expects it to be covered in Native American accessories.

The outfits are sorted.

Big kid Dad will be a cowboy

and his bride-to-be, a Native American squaw.

With Day One at an end, Dani and Ash off to a great start.

But the clock's ticking and there's loads to do before the big day.

So with the outfit sorted, next up on the list is the venue.

Dani and Ash want a spot that will scream Wild West.

I've brought them to a Western themed music venue near Preston.

Saloon doors. Go on, go for it.

'I wonder if this is what they had in mind?'

Now, this place seems made for a Wild West wedding.

I really wouldn't like a venue that's dark, creepy.

How do you think she's going to react?

We don't want a traditional wedding. We want something fun.

She might like it, but it's not going to be her dream wedding.

Suddenly, the girls spot something that stops them in their tracks.

-That creeps me out a bit.

-Yeah.

It is good to have dead animal heads at a wedding?

No. Perhaps it's not ideal.

Venue One has got the space,

but the animal skulls make it a no-go for our wedding.

That was a lucky escape, Mum. Will Venue Two be any better?

Horses. Fields. Hay bales.

All the things we talked about.

'Ah! Live animals instead.

'Venue Two is a farm and the girls have certainly taken to it.

'But will Mum and Dad like it?'

My worst-case scenario for a venue

would be a smelly farm.

Wet, muddy and smelt like Georgie's nappy.

'Sounds like a farm isn't ideal.'

-Is it going to work? What you think?

-No.

You don't think this is going to work? Tell me why not.

It's got poo everywhere. There's too many horses. It stinks.

'Well, that's told me. This second venue has bitten the dust.'

Perhaps we need somewhere that doesn't smell quite so strong.

Oh, don't get left behind, mate!

Oh! Oh!

The first two venues haven't made it.

We're down to the last-chance saloon at Venue Three.

A historic barn in the grounds of a stately home.

OK. So...

Another place.

-What are your first reactions to this place?

-Wow!

-I like it.

-I like it.

-You do?

-Yeah.

-Do you think your mum and dad will like this place?

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

Maybe it's ticking both boxes. We could definitely add

lots of Native American, cowboy-themed props, couldn't we?

-Yeah.

-There's more to show you. Come this way.

-OK.

-Wow!

Oh, we've got another wow! How does this place feel?

-Cowboy.

-Yeah.

-Oh!

I also like the wood and that.

Because it's all bare now, we could put like decorations everywhere

and have dancing in the middle.

'It looks promising. What will the girls make of the ceremony room?'

-We're happy? We're decided?

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

-Sure?

-BOTH: Yeah.

-Put it there!

Great. That's the venue sorted.

With only a week to go, it's my job to help book the entertainment.

The girls want to learn and perform a dance routine.

This dance studio might help us choreograph something special.

The wedding's fast approaching.

You wanted to help do the entertainment.

What were you thinking of doing?

Line dancing and add a bit of street dance.

Line dancing is all about movement in the legs and torso.

And street dance is all about improvisation.

Neither looks very easy.

I doubt we'll be able to match the professionals.

Have you ever done a line dance, street dance fusion?

I've never done a line dance, street dance combo,

but there's a first time for everything.

As well as their routine, Dani and Ash want Mum and Dad to join in.

Let's not make this too complicated.

And push! Up!

Push! Up!

Dani and Ash have some way to go

to pull off a polished performance on the wedding day.

-Not to mention me and Naomi.

-Single, single, push! Good. Out!

Quick, quick, jump! Step, step, hold!

-This dance routine is really quite difficult.

-Very nice!

-Yeah! How are you finding it?

-It's getting a bit easier.

-Getting easier?

-Yeah.

-Lucky you. Which bit are you struggling with?

The steps and getting a pose quick enough.

Ash is pretty confident, Dani not so much.

If I'm going to be let loose, I kind of fear for the guests' safety.

At least that's the entertainment done. Sort of.

Back home, Mum and Dad are starting to worry.

It's crazy knowing nothing about your own wedding day. It's...

It's kind of exciting.

-Scary.

-Yeah. Nerve wracking.

Dani and Ash have been busy organising

one of the biggest days of their parents' lives.

Let's keep them out.

The bride and groom don't have a clue what they're up to.

With the wedding just a few days away, the clock's ticking.

Better get the transport sorted.

The girls have found some transport they absolutely love.

It's perfect. Bang on theme.

Can you guess what it is? It's horses! Obviously.

Sorry, chief, didn't mean to scare you.

This riding school can provide horses

so that Mum and Dad can gallop in like real cowboys.

Just one problem. The bride and groom have never ridden before.

A horse stimulator is a great way to see what a horse feels like.

And work out if Mum and Dad could hack it. What do you think?

If we're going to make Mum and Dad ride horses, we should try ourselves.

So, who wants a go? You just instantly volunteer your sister.

-Have you ever got on a robot horse before?

-No.

First time for everything.

There you go. You can ride it like a robot cowboy.

-How are you finding that?

-This one's easy.

Oh, right, OK. If it's easy, we should take it up a notch.

-Argh!

-LAUGHTER

I guess that's more of a trot.

This one's a bit scary.

It's not the most graceful way to arrive at a wedding.

Yeah, you're a natural. Look at you!

Well, I think...shall we leave her?

-We're going to leave you.

-No!

-See later. Bye!

No! Ed!

That's decided. Best not to risk Mum and Dad galloping,

but they can make a Wild West entrance on horseback.

Result! Transport sorted and the checklist is complete.

It's the day before the wedding and at the family home,

the girls' wedding plans are still top secret.

We don't know what we're wearing,

how we're getting there, what we're eating.

And that's just making me more nervous.

As Dani and Ash make wanted posters to decorate the venue,

the enormity of the wedding is hitting home.

I'm feeling really excited and nervous about tomorrow.

It's, like...it's there.

It means a lot to us.

We've been wanting them to get married for ages.

I think Mum and Dad are just...excited.

They're going to be proud of us.

And things are looking good as a once-empty barn

begins its transformation into all things Western.

Mum wanted something traditional, Dad wanted a big-kid big day.

What will they say when their Wild West wedding rides into town?

Just two weeks ago, Dani and Ash's challenge

of planning the wedding was only a dream.

The girls have worked around the clock

to make sure this wedding is the wildest day of their family's life.

And tomorrow, all will be revealed.

Marrying Mum and Dad Day is here.

Everything is starting to go Wild West.

But will Mum and Dad go wild

when they find out what Dani and Ash have in store?

At the family home, there are last-minute nerves

as Mum and Dad know nothing about their big day.

Don't know what time we're starting, what time we're finishing.

It's time for me to hand over the wedding outfits.

And I know it's not the traditional dress Mum dreamt of.

-Hello.

-Morning, bridesmaids. How are you?

-BOTH: OK.

-Look what I've got. Can I come in?

-BOTH: Yeah.

-Thanks.

Good morning, Mum and Dad. How are you feeling?

Great. I think.

As well as can be expected.

I've got the outfits, which these two are very confident you'll like.

Do you want to give them to your mum and dad?

-Here you go. Good luck.

-Thank you. Gosh, that's heavy!

-I hope you like it.

-Me, too! Thank you!

You're going to be blindfolded and someone's going to help you.

So good luck. Off you go.

-Thank you.

-No peeking.

I promise.

I hope they like them!

As Mum and Dad undergo their transformation,

the venue's having a special makeover of its own.

I'm making some finishing touches.

This is what I like. An excuse to make a mess.

Back at home, Mum and Dad are moments away

from seeing themselves for the first time.

-I've got butterflies in my tummy.

-Have you?

-Yeah.

-I'm dying to see them.

-The waiting's over. Let's see what they look like.

The girls are all dressed in their Wild West outfits.

It's time to see Mum and Dad and make this wedding a reality.

-What you think, girls?

-Wow!

Oh!

So the moment has arrived.

Time to see these carefully-chosen, dreamed-of wedding outfits.

Dad, I hear you're particularly nervous.

-I'm very nervous.

-Why?

-I don't know. I just need to see now.

-Mum, how are you feeling?

-I don't know.

BOTH: Three, two, one!

THEY LAUGH

-Bit different, isn't it?

-I love it!

It's gorgeous!

-That's the reaction we wanted.

-Thank you!

LAUGHTER

-You look gorgeous.

-Ah! Thank you!

Oh! Look!

-Is that what you expected?

-No!

-Not at all.

-It's lovely!

It is beautiful!

Oh, come here!

Mum is more than happy. Even though it's not totally traditional.

-Thank you!

-Thank you!

Have they cottoned on to the theme?

Any ideas what the theme might be?

Oh! Maybe, um...

-Cowboys and Indians, I think.

-Yeah.

-Wild West.

-Oh, brilliant!

-Mum and Dad have guessed the theme.

We're off to the venue.

They're in the dark about how they'll make their grand entrance.

So, Mum and Dad, are you ready to see your transport?

Yes, of course. Another surprise.

You need to pop these on again so you don't know what's coming up.

Really?

-See you there.

-ALL: Bye!

Down the road, Ed is waiting with the girls' four-legged surprise.

The horses chosen by Dani and Ash are ready to go.

They're all saddled up with their Wild West saddles.

We have no guarantee Mum and Dad will actually get on them.

So this could all be a complete waste of time.

At least you'll get an early dinner, eh?

-Have you got your blindfolds on?

-Yeah.

-I'll come and get you, Lisa.

It's time for Mum and Dad to see their transport.

Please take off your blindfolds.

-Oh, my gosh!

-LAUGHTER

-I understand you've never ridden a horse.

-A donkey.

-Yeah.

-'I'm afraid a donkey doesn't count.'

The guests arrive appropriately dressed for the occasion.

Go on, go on!

Well done!

-Oh, no!

-It'll be fine.

-Any words of advice for your dad?

-Hold on.

-Good luck!

-Yeehah!

-LAUGHTER

The bride and groom are saddled up and ready for their wedding.

CHEERING

This day has been a long time coming and Mum is overjoyed.

APPLAUSE

-Wow!

-Come here!

That was really cool.

That was nothing like I was expecting. Nothing!

That was just brilliant. It was lovely.

We thought we'd be on the back of a cart with a horse pulling it.

-Not on a horse.

-Not actually riding one!

Mum and Dad have dismounted,

the guests are in the transformed ceremony room.

It's time for the wedding ceremony.

After 13 years together,

the family dream of sharing the same surname is here.

Today, I pledge to spend the rest of my life with you.

I will always be there when you need me most.

I will share with you my hopes and dreams.

And will always be there when you need me most.

And will respect and support you as we go through life together.

It therefore gives me great pleasure to say you're now husband and wife.

APPLAUSE

Mum has had a traditional wedding ceremony and it's a success.

It's been a long time coming.

I didn't realise I would get this emotional.

Just the fact that the girls have done it. It's amazing.

It's made me realise how much Lisa really wanted to get married.

There was a moment when I nearly went, but I manned up.

With Mum and Dad finally married,

it's time for the wildest of receptions

in the barn chosen and decorated by the girls.

-Welcome to the saloon!

-Yeehah!

-Yeehah!

No spittin' on the floor, especially you two!

-Howdy!

-Howdy, partner!

-Yeehah!

-I wonder how many times I've said yeehah today?

-Too many.

With all the guests in, it's time for Mum and Dad

to see the venue for their Wild West reception.

Ladies and gentlemen, please give a rootin'-tootin' yeehah

-for the bride and groom!

-CHEERING

Remember that bucking bronco Dani and Ash wanted?

Watch out, Mum and Dad, it's saddled up and ready to go.

Who thinks Martin should go first?

CHEERING

Hold on!

Come on, Martin!

CHEERING

LAUGHTER

Brave effort, Dad.

Let's see if Lisa can do any better.

A bride on a bucking bronco. That's got to be a first.

Well done, Mum. Hold on tight.

APPLAUSE

It's the last surprise of the day for Mum and Dad.

The girls' line dance/street dance performance.

Mum and Dad are definitely impressed.

This Wild West wedding is almost over.

But has it been a success?

The best bit about today has been everything. Absolutely everything!

The horses, the outfits, the rodeo, the ceremony.

Most of all, them being happy.

There's no words that are big enough that I can think of

to explain the way we have felt today.

It has just been absolutely amazing from start to finish.

-It's been everything we've dreamed of and more.

-More.

APPLAUSE AND CHEERING

And there's just time to cut the Wild West wedding cake.

APPLAUSE AND CHEERING

That's the first Wild West wedding I have ever been to.

-And probably the last.

-Yes.

Dani and Ash have been responsible for a rootin'-tootin' success.

-They sure have!

-Yeehah!

-I thought you were going to stop saying that.

-I'm sorry.

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