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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I'm at a wedding next week, it's a cousin of mine, but with all the fecking about he's doing I'm really not looking forward to it, I'm an usher though so pretty much obligated to attend, anyone else been to a wedding they didn't really want to go to? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Apart from my own ?   "
I bet it turns out better than you think! Weddings are ace for getting all the different generations together. Some old aunt always has too much sherry. Most of our family weddings have been ace.
Sarah |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Apart from my own ?
I bet it turns out better than you think! Weddings are ace for getting all the different generations together. Some old aunt always has too much sherry. Most of our family weddings have been ace.
Sarah "
This is his second marriage, his first one was brilliant for all the wrong reasons though, this one he's being a complete cock about seating plans and going out Friday night in the supercharged Range Rover he's hired and going out for breakfast on the morning and blag fecking blah blah blah |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm not a fan of attending weddings. It's usually just a matter of meeting family members I've never heard of and pretending I'm sick so I can go home. 
I'm going to my friend's wedding in New York in May, though, and I'm actually excited about it. She is the first of my fiends to get married, besides me, and I'm the maid of honor so I think I'll have more interesting things to do. Plus it's not a family wedding so I don't need to pretend to care about my great aunt Patty who I've never heard of before
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'm not a fan of attending weddings. It's usually just a matter of meeting family members I've never heard of and pretending I'm sick so I can go home.
I'm going to my friend's wedding in New York in May, though, and I'm actually excited about it. She is the first of my fiends to get married, besides me, and I'm the maid of honor so I think I'll have more interesting things to do. Plus it's not a family wedding so I don't need to pretend to care about my great aunt Patty who I've never heard of before
-Courtney "
I love New York, can't wait to go back again, yes family weddings are a pain cause you start asking "who the feck is that"? I think once the sit down meal is over we will just slip away to the other bar in the hotel and leave them to it. |
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"Apart from my own ?
I bet it turns out better than you think! Weddings are ace for getting all the different generations together. Some old aunt always has too much sherry. Most of our family weddings have been ace.
Sarah "
 Just came along to say this, I always have a blast  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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One of my good friends is getting married this summer and I'm so pleased she has not invited me!
Long day of pretence joy and happiness, the forlorn, hypocrite religious rituals in church, an excessive amount of money spent on pointless things, the bride's white, ridiculous gown to confirm some absurd, out dated Holywood-induced dream of a little princess meeting "The Right One" contrasting with modern life’s divorce-rates, and I could continue this rant but will spare you!
Solution? When someone sends you an invite, immediately say, oh, that's the month I'm going on my dream holiday to Barbados! And then start save up money and leave for their wedding! Problem sorted, each time! |
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I have 1 in July. Don't really want to go. It's an older cousin, so it will be full of people saying 'see it's not too late for you' type of thing.
I've elected to drive my parents and sister. That way I won't drink and say something I'll regret. My family do tend to bring out the worse in me. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I have 1 in July. Don't really want to go. It's an older cousin, so it will be full of people saying 'see it's not too late for you' type of thing.
I've elected to drive my parents and sister. That way I won't drink and say something I'll regret. My family do tend to bring out the worse in me."
My family does exactly the same to me, but unfortunately I DO say things, surprised I'm invited to this one actually specially after how his last wedding day went  |
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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago
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"I have 1 in July. Don't really want to go. It's an older cousin, so it will be full of people saying 'see it's not too late for you' type of thing.
I've elected to drive my parents and sister. That way I won't drink and say something I'll regret. My family do tend to bring out the worse in me.
My family does exactly the same to me, but unfortunately I DO say things, surprised I'm invited to this one actually specially after how his last wedding day went "
ooooo do tell |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I have 1 in July. Don't really want to go. It's an older cousin, so it will be full of people saying 'see it's not too late for you' type of thing.
I've elected to drive my parents and sister. That way I won't drink and say something I'll regret. My family do tend to bring out the worse in me.
My family does exactly the same to me, but unfortunately I DO say things, surprised I'm invited to this one actually specially after how his last wedding day went ooooo do tell "
Maybe over a drink?, far too much to put down in writing here  |
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There hasn't been a family wedding in a few years. But the last funeral was my Nannas and I nearly swung for my Auntie after she said I was bringing shame on my Nanna after I turned up with my girl friend.
Same Auntie is the mother of the bride. I think that's why I didn't get a plus 1. |
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I've got my brother's in August. I will be the only single person there. It's also my 1st wedding as a single person. He has very kindly asked me to be a witness. I have mixed feelings but mainly looking forward to it - a few drinks & I'll be fine |
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"I'm at a wedding next week, it's a cousin of mine, but with all the fecking about he's doing I'm really not looking forward to it, I'm an usher though so pretty much obligated to attend, anyone else been to a wedding they didn't really want to go to?"
We went to one yesterday and we weren't looking forward. Didn't know anyone, the bride and groom haven't known each other long, he's a d*unk (like always d*unk, whatever time of the day it is) and the bride says she's done it because she doesn't want to be lonely. Turns out we were on the best table, had a great laugh, a dance, met some fellow swingers, don't know how I found that out but I started the conversation. That said, both of us were on water all night as I don't drink and Mr was driving. Was so much fun in the end ... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Long day of pretence joy and happiness, the forlorn, hypocrite religious rituals in church, an excessive amount of money spent on pointless things, the bride's white, ridiculous gown to confirm some absurd, out dated Holywood-induced dream of a little princess meeting "The Right One" contrasting with modern life’s divorce-rates,
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Hate weddings. Such a pretentious farce. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Well picked up my suit and the bride wasn't happy with the colour of the tie.
I wanted the ground to open up and take, wrong shade of pink, as it won't match the bridesmaid dresses  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well picked up my suit and the bride wasn't happy with the colour of the tie.
I wanted the ground to open up and take, wrong shade of pink, as it won't match the bridesmaid dresses "
That says it all...!
People say weddings are about celebrating the love and commitment of the happy couple. Utter bollocks!!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Thank goodness out of all my friends and family I'm the only one not in a marriage so I don't have to suffer any more weddings. And seeing as I'm still trying to get my divorce through, and am single, I won't be holding my breath or want for another wedding for me |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"...
Long day of pretence joy and happiness, the forlorn, hypocrite religious rituals in church, an excessive amount of money spent on pointless things, the bride's white, ridiculous gown to confirm some absurd, out dated Holywood-induced dream of a little princess meeting "The Right One" contrasting with modern life’s divorce-rates,
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Hate weddings. Such a pretentious farce. "
All of them? Every single wedding every couple has ever had?
I love the inverse snobbery that kicks in about weddings - god forbid any of those couples who have big weddings might actually really love each other and want to celebrate that in front of their family and friends while wearing a big fuck off dress
OP I'm jealous, I haven't been to a wedding for 18 months. 2 more of my friends are engaged though, I can't wait for those weddings to come around |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"...
Long day of pretence joy and happiness, the forlorn, hypocrite religious rituals in church, an excessive amount of money spent on pointless things, the bride's white, ridiculous gown to confirm some absurd, out dated Holywood-induced dream of a little princess meeting "The Right One" contrasting with modern life’s divorce-rates,
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Hate weddings. Such a pretentious farce.
All of them? Every single wedding every couple has ever had?
I love the inverse snobbery that kicks in about weddings - god forbid any of those couples who have big weddings might actually really love each other and want to celebrate that in front of their family and friends while wearing a big fuck off dress
OP I'm jealous, I haven't been to a wedding for 18 months. 2 more of my friends are engaged though, I can't wait for those weddings to come around "
Well I'm gunna do my best to enjoy it, if my sister goes it'll be a fucking riot, she's doesn't give a shit about anyone and says what she thinks, and when alcohol is added, just comedy class then. |
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"You're a right bunch of miserable bastards on this thread, I feel sorry for your family and friends who have to endure you at their weddings. "
I don't care.
I've been banned from wearing my white suit to a couple of weddings as *apparently* it's not done to upstage the bride.
Pfft.
I'll wear mourning clothes in future. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Please feel free to invite me to any wedding you know - there isn't a better occasion IMO.
May 20 + 22. New York City. Be there or be square  "
For real? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Please feel free to invite me to any wedding you know - there isn't a better occasion IMO.
May 20 + 22. New York City. Be there or be square
For real?"
Yes. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Dude, I feel your pain.
A close friend is getting married in Portugal.
He's a diamond, so attendance is mandatory. I know he would be more than happy with an hour in the local registry office and a party afterwards but no........
A luxury villa in Portugal has been booked for a week, obliging everyone to fork out for flights and hotels..... It's going to be a full three days worth as well, there's the whole nine yards, rehearsal dinner, mendhi night, stag in Bucharest..... Wedding list at house of Frazer....
I'm so glad he's getting married, but, why should it cost me a week's holiday and a grand ontop?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Dude, I feel your pain.
A close friend is getting married in Portugal.
He's a diamond, so attendance is mandatory. I know he would be more than happy with an hour in the local registry office and a party afterwards but no........
A luxury villa in Portugal has been booked for a week, obliging everyone to fork out for flights and hotels..... It's going to be a full three days worth as well, there's the whole nine yards, rehearsal dinner, mendhi night, stag in Bucharest..... Wedding list at house of Frazer....
I'm so glad he's getting married, but, why should it cost me a week's holiday and a grand ontop?
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think I'm getting off lightly |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Oh I love going to a wedding, getn dressed up & having ur hair/makeup done nice.
My niece is getn married Sept 2017. It'll be a great day. Shame it's midweek though lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"My youngest in September: I'm still seeing my baby. Cried when I saw her in her wedding dress. Only seems like yesterday I was crying as she tried on her first school uniform!
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Aaawww bless |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"...
Long day of pretence joy and happiness, the forlorn, hypocrite religious rituals in church, an excessive amount of money spent on pointless things, the bride's white, ridiculous gown to confirm some absurd, out dated Holywood-induced dream of a little princess meeting "The Right One" contrasting with modern life’s divorce-rates,
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Hate weddings. Such a pretentious farce.
All of them? Every single wedding every couple has ever had?
I love the inverse snobbery that kicks in about weddings - god forbid any of those couples who have big weddings might actually really love each other and want to celebrate that in front of their family and friends while wearing a big fuck off dress
OP I'm jealous, I haven't been to a wedding for 18 months. 2 more of my friends are engaged though, I can't wait for those weddings to come around "
You're the expert in pretentious farces. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Long day of pretence joy and happiness, the forlorn, hypocrite religious rituals in church, an excessive amount of money spent on pointless things, the bride's white, ridiculous gown to confirm some absurd, out dated Holywood-induced dream of a little princess meeting "The Right One" contrasting with modern life’s divorce-rates,
...
Hate weddings. Such a pretentious farce.
All of them? Every single wedding every couple has ever had?
I love the inverse snobbery that kicks in about weddings - god forbid any of those couples who have big weddings might actually really love each other and want to celebrate that in front of their family and friends while wearing a big fuck off dress
OP I'm jealous, I haven't been to a wedding for 18 months. 2 more of my friends are engaged though, I can't wait for those weddings to come around
You're the expert in pretentious farces. "
So it appears. I try my best, but you must be the expert in joyless bitter cynicism. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"...
Long day of pretence joy and happiness, the forlorn, hypocrite religious rituals in church, an excessive amount of money spent on pointless things, the bride's white, ridiculous gown to confirm some absurd, out dated Holywood-induced dream of a little princess meeting "The Right One" contrasting with modern life’s divorce-rates,
...
Hate weddings. Such a pretentious farce.
All of them? Every single wedding every couple has ever had?
I love the inverse snobbery that kicks in about weddings - god forbid any of those couples who have big weddings might actually really love each other and want to celebrate that in front of their family and friends while wearing a big fuck off dress
OP I'm jealous, I haven't been to a wedding for 18 months. 2 more of my friends are engaged though, I can't wait for those weddings to come around
You're the expert in pretentious farces.
So it appears. I try my best, but you must be the expert in joyless bitter cynicism. "
We're like peas in a pod.
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"One of my good friends is getting married this summer and I'm so pleased she has not invited me!
Long day of pretence joy and happiness, the forlorn, hypocrite religious rituals in church, an excessive amount of money spent on pointless things, the bride's white, ridiculous gown to confirm some absurd, out dated Holywood-induced dream of a little princess meeting "The Right One" contrasting with modern life’s divorce-rates, and I could continue this rant but will spare you!
Solution? When someone sends you an invite, immediately say, oh, that's the month I'm going on my dream holiday to Barbados! And then start save up money and leave for their wedding! Problem sorted, each time!"
Can't imagine why a "good friend" wouldn't invite you to their wedding. |
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Long day of pretence joy and happiness, the forlorn, hypocrite religious rituals in church, an excessive amount of money spent on pointless things, the bride's white, ridiculous gown to confirm some absurd, out dated Holywood-induced dream of a little princess meeting "The Right One" contrasting with modern life’s divorce-rates,
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Hate weddings. Such a pretentious farce.
All of them? Every single wedding every couple has ever had?
I love the inverse snobbery that kicks in about weddings - god forbid any of those couples who have big weddings might actually really love each other and want to celebrate that in front of their family and friends while wearing a big fuck off dress
OP I'm jealous, I haven't been to a wedding for 18 months. 2 more of my friends are engaged though, I can't wait for those weddings to come around "
Aaah, you've noticed the inverse snobbery/bitterness/jealousy too hey?
I like weddings, sadly, I feel, people don't bother much nowadays. When I was in my twenties and thirties we went to about six weddings a year. The last wedding I went to was my daughter's on 2012.
After my youngest gets married in September my middle daughter will tie the knot...with help from the bank of mum and dad!
Ben has talked about marriage, he's never married, but I'm not keen, did it once and only intended to do it once. |
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I'm starting to get excited about my brother's now. The hotel is gorgeous, there's a casual vintage theme & it's going to be a very relaxed affair. I wangled a discount on my room too. Just need my dress to be re-stocked & fund a hairdresser to do my vintage curls |
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"You're a right bunch of miserable bastards on this thread, I feel sorry for your family and friends who have to endure you at their weddings. "
Hope it goes well OP. You have a harder role to play than many of the guests, but once the ceremony is over you should get a chance to have a few drinks and relax. Just switch on Fab's "Who's Near" feature and see if you can find a fellow swinger, or look out for someone to pull.
And remember, it won't be long before you're being invited to more funerals than weddings....
{nods sagely}
Mr ddc
(I'll keep an eye out for the "Fuck me, Auntie Mavis is on Fab" thread) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"You're a right bunch of miserable bastards on this thread, I feel sorry for your family and friends who have to endure you at their weddings.
Hope it goes well OP. You have a harder role to play than many of the guests, but once the ceremony is over you should get a chance to have a few drinks and relax. Just switch on Fab's "Who's Near" feature and see if you can find a fellow swinger, or look out for someone to pull.
And remember, it won't be long before you're being invited to more funerals than weddings....
{nods sagely}
Mr ddc
(I'll keep an eye out for the "Fuck me, Auntie Mavis is on Fab" thread)"
Haha well the day went as expected, found a small group of my cousins and stuck with them for the rest of the day/evening, was in bed by 11 though, can't do late party nights anymore  |
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