Jib 0 #1 December 5, 2003 I have a wedding tomorrow. I thought it was at 5, but that's the reception. I feel like I gotta go although it means "there ain't gonna be no skydiving" for me (to quote the airport custodian), but I was wondering what everyone else thought. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #2 December 5, 2003 As long as it's not your wedding... go to the ceremony if you can. If you can't, go to the reception and drink for free - but bring a nice gift. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #3 December 5, 2003 Depends upon what kind of friend you are.......... Never mind, I see you're a lawyer.........................James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shmali 0 #4 December 5, 2003 If the ceremony isn't going to be one of those ultra long 3 hour ones then it probably wouldn't hurt to go. when i was younger i never wanted to go to the ceremonies, but lately i find them nice, for one thing most of the people getting married are the people i grew up with cousins and friends etc.. also you never know what quirky things' might happen on the altar. Pineappe Death Juice, If you have to ask you'd rather not know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #5 December 5, 2003 Tis the season to do for others. Put your own needs aside and go to the wedding. The happy couple will appreciate your gesture and you can even say, "see how much I love you. I skipped skydiving for you today". As a bonus, it'll give you good juju. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #6 December 5, 2003 nope. Bad manners. (I didn't know the answer to this one, so I looked it up for ya) Wedding ceremony manners for guests: It's bad manners to skip the wedding ceremony and to attend only the reception. If you do, you'd better have a very good reason, because – no matter how much you paid for the gift – it'll look as if you're leeching off others for food and booze! Get to the ceremony on time – preferably about 30 minutes before the time printed on the invitation. If you do arrive late, seat yourself quietly at the back. If the procession has already arrived, wait until the bride reaches the altar before slipping in and finding a seat. You're not required to participate in religious rituals, for example, if you're Jewish and are attending a Catholic wedding, you will not be expected to genuflect or take communion. It is polite, however, to follow the lead of family members sitting in the front as far as standing and sitting goes but you don't have to kneel or do anything else that may make you feel ill at ease. You will be told (probably by the person conducting the ceremony) if you are to meet the couple outside or if you are to stay seated while the couple leaves the building. Either way, remain in your seat until the families of the bride and groom have been escorted out after the ceremony. If the couple, their parents and attendants form a receiving line after the ceremony, get in line to congratulate them on this special occasion. If the ceremony is held in a garden or in the same area as the reception, keep your ears open, you will probably be told what to do or where to go after the ceremony. M Collins Source www.theknot.com www.hitched.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #7 December 5, 2003 Go to the wedding. It's tacky to show up just for the reception. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #8 December 5, 2003 I planned to go. I was just talking to some people who thought it was optional and was curious. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #9 December 5, 2003 I also agree that it is completely tacky to skip the ceremony, unless you have a really good reason. When my brother got married last year it was about $120 per head. I think if the family is going to invest that kind of money on the event, attending the ceremony (which is the real event) is the least you can do. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #10 December 6, 2003 Am I singing at it? Nope,, guess I don't have to go....skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #11 December 7, 2003 Bad, bad, bad! _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #12 December 13, 2003 Naw, I was just teasing, I think that supporting 2 people on the most important day of their collective life is a big deal. That's why the Catholic Church likes to make sure the ceremony is at least an hour long. Reminds you that this is a BIG decision. Gives you time for it to sink in. I actually sang a wedding once where they had to hold the groom up from both sides, because he was so drunk. The whole thing only lasted about 5 minutes, but I couldn't imagine that the minister would even consider doing it.skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
