[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Getting married today (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 3/22/2014 5:10:21 AM EDT
| Small ceremony. Family and a couple of close mutual friends only. Weather looks like it's going to hold out, which is good. Any pointers for the ceremony itself and dinner reception itself? |
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I've attended a number of weddings and/or recptions. By far the most interesting time is when the bride's and groom's respective families get into a huge drunken brawl. Please take videos and post for ARFCO.
And the gratuitous Broadway tune: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cybyLKVnXms |
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It is a big day for both of you but for your future wife it is a lifetime memory. Your job is to make sure it is a happy one in every respect. Be attentive, nice to everyone, especially her family and friends. If you make here the "star" of the show, you will get off on the right foot. Have a toast ready for your new wife that is loving, respectful and kind, and one for the rest of the party as well. From now on it is not you and her it is "us". Congratulations to you both. Marriage is rewarding - if you work at it. |
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Quoted:  and lots of it.Good luck OP.  . I was best man at a friends wedding. He bawled his eyes out. We all started laughing. She quit putting out after 6 years and two boy's , he bailed. She blew up like a blimp. She was so hot, then just said no more working out, no sex. He took a hit in the pocket book, but he is happy they all get along.
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Dress, and conduct yourself in such a way that you honor, and show respect for your bride. That means that you may not wear your "I Pooped Today" tee shirt. Sage advice, there Beyond that, have fun...it's a great day for you and yours. BTW...what are you packing on this auspicious occasion? I wore my Colt Commander in a Milt Sparks rig. 
Have A Great Day! G |
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I got married 2 years ago today and it feels like 2 days ago.
I suggest you do everything in your power to be worthy of the woman who agreed to be shackled with your ass for eternity, even if that means putting her back in her place when she loses her god damn mind occasionally. As a side note, 2 years is the cotton anniversary but it doesn't mean wear white cotton briefs around the house in honor of it. Especially when you have company, wives hate that shit. |
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Pointers? If it gets crazy, just remember… It's one day. Smile. Let shit roll off your back. Take two advil before the reception if there will be a lot of handshaking, because if you do that long enough your fucking hand will throb for a good while, especially if your father in law invites his drunken irish mason friend with the hands that can turn granite to powder.
Other than that, just ride the wave. No plan survives first contact. No harm, no foul. And may this be the beginning of a long and blissful union for you and your lady. Marriage doesn't treat everyone well, but it's treated me fabulously. I wish you the same. |