Hen nights

[SaintAleia]

Not sure if this is the right section but I was just wondering if anyone knew the significance of L plates on hen nights?

[Theland1]

You are quite right.
This is not the right section.
As an Answerbank Moderator, I must ask you to please consult the tutorial and post in the appropriate heading or sub heading.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

[terambulan]

I dont think Hens should use L plates but only chicks should, as they are the true learners.

[terambulan]

Theland......there's nothing wrong with this question in this section......ur abusing ur position as duty moderator and I have no alternative but to suspend u until further notice.

Kindly return the swastika and moustache

[Theland1]

But I like this uniform!

[Lakitu]

LOL @ Theland & teram

I should imagine that the reason there is L plates is because it will be assumed that it is her first marriage and she'll be learning the ropes of how to be a wife. Mind you, you don't see L plates on a car after they have passed their test, so maybe the woman should be wearing P plates? :o)

[joggerjayne]

At the start of the Hen Night, when the bride to be is out with all her girlfriends, the L signifies "Lush".

Towards the end of the evening, as she realises that she is giving all this up in favour of her chosen man, it stands for "Loony".





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[boogieboogie]

L is for Learner just like in learner driver ie the L plate. She is a learner in relationships, in the bedroom etc, She is not experienced (or she wouldn't be doing it).

[keyplus90]

Why can't they use green colour "P" as new driver who has just passed test. Afterall they are not usually a complete Learners.

[Booldawg]

The red L on a white background is similar to the yellow stripes on a wasp as a 'stay away' warning.

When I'm six sheets to the wind and having trouble focusing it stands out as a warning to not bother investing too much time/money in pulling her as she's no doubt got some hawk eyed mother in law/cheif bridesmaid to sexually police her.

I may however give some cursory comment re: her attire like asking her if she fancies practising some reversing manouveres on me. This is usually followed by a hard slap round the face that I'm unlikely to feel. Cue raucous appreciation from my equally drunk and obnoxious mates.

[1812]

I am not sure of the L plate issue but here are a few hen night traditions from around the world...

Austria: The bride should not practice writing her new name before the wedding. This is thought to bring bad luck by tempting fate.
Cyprus: Money is pinned to the bride and groom throughout their first dance at most wedding receptions. The 'pin money' is used by the couple to help get them started in their new life together.
England: Tying shoes to the cars of newlyweds began in England during the Tudor period. Originally, wedding reception guests threw shoes at the newlyweds as they were leaving the church for good luck. The modern tradition is to tie shoes to the honeymoon vehicle. The English consider rain on a wedding day a sign of good fortune. ~ That�s lucky
Germany: In some areas friends kidnap the bride and the groom has to find her. Normally, he has to search in a lot of pubs and invite all people in there (or pay the whole bill). Sometimes this ritual ends badly.
Holland: The roots of the customary bridal shower originated in Holland. If a Dutch bride was father did not approve of her choice in husbands, he would not offer a dowry. Her friends would then "shower" her with gifts so she could still be married to her groom, without her fathers help.
India: Sweets, eggs, and money are woven into to wedding themes of India. They symbolize, respectively, a sweet life, fertility, and prosperity.
Scotland: Following the vows the groom often pins a strip of his clan�s tartan colors to the bride�s wedding dress to signify that she is now a member of his clan.
Wales: It is a marriage custom, in Wales, for the bride's family to kidnap her just before the wedding ceremony. The groom and his family follow in pursuit and whoever rescues the bride-to-be will marry within a year. (This kidnapping seems very popular).

extract from 21:27 Sun 03rd Aug 2008