Wedding advice? (No, it's not mine)

[Yun Dog]

You probably haven't been in traditional Estonian wedding then. They are never boring and they last 3 days

As I understand in America weddings=drinking and that's it?

I have rigid limits set on how long I can be happy about someone elses happy moment in their lives


and its 3 hours tops - after that the happiness runs out real quick


3 DAYS!!! shees

maybe if the bridemaids were keeping everyone 'entertained'

otherwise they are eating into a significant portion of my life, time that I could otherwise valuably piss away being wasted or playing computer games or both

[OverKnight]

Perhaps you could suggest to your Cousin that the bride should secure some trade agreements and maps-for-florin deals before settling down.

As for serious advice: It depends, will you know anyone here? How large is the guest list? Is it open or cash bar (or God forbid a dry wedding? In that case bring a flask)?

If you know people, it's a great time to catch up. If not, I feel your pain, but I like Ramses's suggestion about taking photos. Don't be the drunkest person at the Wedding, if you don't drink normally you've already got it covered.

Wear a nice suit. If you don't have a newish one, get one. You're going to need a Wedding, Wakes and Funerals suit anyway. Good for job interviews as well if needed. I'd suggest black as it covers all the bases. If you don't know how to tie a tie, learn how before the ceremony.

And have fun. If you're not in the wedding party, you won't have much to do besides bask in the nuptial glory of the couple, so no pressure. The cake is usually good too.

[Zim]

Some of them looked like they only involved moderately high consumption of alcohol.

I was the groom at the only wedding I recall going to...

If none of the suggestions thus far seem appealing, and it isn't too long, you could probably just sit and bear it. Alternatively, find a group of people that also look uncomfortable and complain about how boring it is. Or, if I were in that situation, I'd probably just take a walk or something while whenever the ceremony itself wasn't going on, or hide a book in my car.

I know beggars can't be choosy, but does anyone have any advice that doesn't involve mass consumption of alcohol?

[InsaneApache]

At my brother first wedding, we, the lads, all buggered off to the pub opposite for a couple of jills and a game of pool. Much better than watching your mam and dad dancing.

[naut]

Much better than watching your mam and dad dancing.

Haha. I don't know. Watching them dance with Dad drunk off the wall and Mum embarrassed as can be is pretty entertaining!

A quick word of advice, if you bring a +1, make sure she doesn't out-do the bride. (Oh Lordy is that a situation you don't want to be in )

[lars573]

Drink heavily. Also remember that at a wedding lots of people feel romantic, so if you aren't attached and are inclined that way, it's a great place to meet willing young lasses.

And drink heavily.

Unless your poor and socially awkward. IE can't afford liquid courage. Or the only bridesmaids you would go for are attached. Such was the problem at my sisters wedding. Or your sister invites someone for you to meet, doesn't tell you. And then forgets to make said introductions.

I think a wedding without scandal is unlucky. If somebody's uncle isn't vomiting in the sink, and a bridesmaid isn't running out of the bushes with her dress all rumpled, you aren't really married. That's why I sprang for an open bar for my nuptials, and made sure there were plenty of poorly lit nooks for canoodling.

Maybe you don't want to be the scandalous one personally, but a wedding without incident ... unthinkable.

Thankfully I had my maternals aunts and my sister-in-law (put a few in her and somethings happening) for that. Otherwise it might have been me.

[pevergreen]

This thread is putting me off.
(Damn GH and his threads...Paper scissors rock >_>)
I had a really weird dream last night.

I got married.

[Samurai Waki]

I had a dream I got married, and then it turned into a nightmare shortly thereafter, I haven't woken since.

[pevergreen]

I had a dream I got married, and then it turned into a nightmare shortly thereafter, I haven't woken since.

It was really screwed up.

It happened on my front lawn, but the grassy area was hugely expanded. And all these people I hate turned up. Apparently I invited them.

Then the priest (priest? screw that) was indian, and it turned into a huge weird thing, with competitions instead of any formal ceremony. And the girl was standing there waiting, and i walked out?

I'm so confused...

[Decker]

Well... I'd go with taking a camera. Good idea, or a book, and not to mention all the food!!

Anyways, has anyone ever had a friend ask them to make a speech at their wedding... while still years and years away? He's not even out of college and talked about getting married while he was a senior Not to mention about 1/3rd of my class has been or is engaged and or married already Thank GOD! I was not invited to those

[GeneralHankerchief]

All right, thanks for all of the advice guys.

Have to leave for everything in a couple of hours. Wish me luck.

[edyzmedieval]

If all else fails, hit on the bride. It won't work and you'll never be invited to another wedding again. Score.

Weddings are fun but the church things are extremely boring. Everything turns out well if you find one-two guys to chat with and a couple of single pretty bridesmaids.

[Strike For The South]

Remember There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who like burbon whiskey and those who are represed and not worth a damn.

Edit: And you're already gone.

[Adrian II]

Edit: And you're already gone.

Is he gone as in: really gone off to the wedding? That's a pity.

You shouldn't underdress, get stone drunk and make a fool of yourself. That's what every insecure 17-year-old would do and it isn't necessary at all, let alone smart or funny. Drinking heavily is the easy way out for losers, a way of drawing attention to yourself through loss of control and decorum.

Dress well without overdoing it (a tie is a must) and make it your business to talk only to people you don't know yet. You'll have a great time. And my guess is that you'll meet at least one other person who is 'into' computer gaming or military history, at least one person who is 'into' something so outlandish you've never heard of it before (and want to know more about) and at least one girl more or less your age whom you would love to undress on the spot, drag beneath the dinner table and have your way with - not necessarily in that order. Of course, if you are very lucky these three aspects will be united in one and the same person.

Getting to know new people is very simple. Look for new people and get to know them. Walk up to them, shake their hand and say 'Hello, I'm Such-and-such. What a great day to meet new people. Who are you?'

Sheesh, whatever happened to good manners on festive occasions?

[Strike For The South]

Is he gone as in: really gone off to the wedding? That's a pity.

You shouldn't underdress, get stone drunk and make a fool of yourself. That's what every insecure 17-year-old would do and it isn't necessary at all, let alone smart or funny. Drinking heavily is the easy way out for losers, a way of drawing attention to yourself through loss of control and decorum.

Dress well without overdoing it (a tie is a must) and make it your business to talk only to people you don't know yet. You'll have a great time. And my guess is that you'll meet at least one other person who is 'into' computer gaming or military history, at least one person who is 'into' something so outlandish you've never heard of it before (and want to know more about) and at least one girl more or less your age whom you would love to undress on the spot, drag beneath the dinner table and have your way with - not necessarily in that order. Of course, if you are very lucky these three aspects will be united in one and the same person.

Getting to know new people is very simple. Look for new people and get to know them. Walk up to them, shake their hand and say 'Hello, I'm Such-and-such. What a great day to meet new people. Who are you?'

Sheesh, whatever happened to good manners on festive occasions?

No one said he should lose decorum. I'm just saying an open bar is an open bar. Besides as a fellow uni student Im sure GH is the king of making small talk with people in a place they dont wanna be in just replace wedding with class

[GeneralHankerchief]

Well, it went okay. It seemed like every single pretty girl there brought boyfriends along (story of my life ) but I got a couple dances in. Another (middle-aged) cousin of mine brought his two very small children, so I spent a lot of time entertaining them as well.

Beautiful venue, but it was very out-of-the-way and I think I got a bit sick somewhere along the line. Ah well, it's done now. Thanks again for the advice, everybody.

[edyzmedieval]

What kind of girl takes her boyfriend at a wedding? Does she expect to get married as well?

[Caius]

What kind of girl takes her boyfriend at a wedding? Does she expect to get married as well?

Hun, I like a wedding party like this one! girls might say.

[Moros]

What kind of girl takes her boyfriend at a wedding? Does she expect to get married as well?

Better not take her to a too fancy and expensive one just in case...

[naut]

Glad it went ok for you GH.

What kind of girl takes her boyfriend at a wedding? Does she expect to get married as well?

Hun, I like a wedding party like this one! girls might say.

Happened to a family friend. We all went to another family friends' wedding, then his girlfriend got ideas and by then he had no chance (). Married 9 or so months later.

[drone]

The worst thing a single guy can do is to take his girlfriend to a wedding.

[pevergreen]

The worst thing a single guy can do is to take his girlfriend to a wedding.

I'm sorry my head just exploded.

[Tratorix]

So, I guess where most of the people in this thread come from, single refers to anyone who's not married? Cause around here a girl with a boyfriend wouldn't be called "single".

[drone]

For the purposes of this thread: Single = Not Married.

[pevergreen]

Thanks for clearing that up.

[Sasaki Kojiro]

For the purposes of this thread, married = owns at least 3 cats

[Beskar]

I heard Sasaki is akin to Lord Flashheart from BlackAdder when it comes to weddings.

[pevergreen]

So how do dogs convert to cats?