What do you hate about weddings?

[saraphen]

I know a lot of people just refuse to go to weddings. But when you can't avoid it, there are some things that you really hate.

I hate the theatrical productions. You know the ones with 10 solos, and even the groom or the bride sings. What are they thinking?!?!?!

And the receptions.... the ones where you arrive after the wedding, but the wedding party is still somewhere getting pictures taken. So you sit there looking at the decorations, sometimes even the food is out, but nobody is allowed to eat or drink anything until the Bride and Groom arrive an hour later. If it's not a family member, I just leave my gift and exit.

What is it that you hate about weddings?

[RaInEdomThoughtz]

Originally Posted by saraphen

I know a lot of people just refuse to go to weddings. But when you can't avoid it, there are some things that you really hate.

I hate the theatrical productions. You know the ones with 10 solos, and even the groom or the bride sings. What are they thinking?!?!?!

And the receptions.... the ones where you arrive after the wedding, but the wedding party is still somewhere getting pictures taken. So you sit there looking at the decorations, sometimes even the food is out, but nobody is allowed to eat or drink anything until the Bride and Groom arrive an hour later. If it's not a family member, I just leave my gift and exit.

What is it that you hate about weddings?

I dont refuse to go to weddings, I actually think they're a beautiful thing. The only thing I DO dislike is when my AUNTS start asking me when Im going to walk down the isle, or jump the broom, or settle down, or whatever comes out of there mouth at the time. Make me want to cuss! And ask them some dumb questions!

[JamieC]

Sometimes it's the wedding ceremony itself. It takes some people longer then others to say "I Do". Not to mention the fact that either the bride or groom is running late. And they damn well know that the wedding is supposed to start at 2:00 but it doesn't get underway until 3:30 and aunt Carol is sitting in the front row fanning herself with the fan from last weeks Sunday School Meeting cause the air conditioner ain't working in the church. Then the flower girl starts cryin' because she had no idea that she'd have to walk pass 100 people down the isle. The ring barrier whose 5 won't budge at all but he was moonwalking his lil arse off at the rehersal but he won't sea walk down that isle now!!

Then once you hit the reception, all hell breaks loose. Uncle Maurice shows up with girlfriend number 6 but she's not properly dressed for the occasion but you can't tell him that cause he thinks she's the best thing since sliced bread. Once it's time to eat they distribute the food like rations because they "FORGOT" to tell everyone that they were actually on a budget and had they did the buffet thing, it would've cost $25.00 a plate. ( Kid Meal Extra). Once the DJ gets the music crankin' everyone makes their way to the dance floor including uncle Maurice and that girlfriend of his who looks like she just left the set of a Nellie video. He's drunk as all get out now and falls flat on his face but he plays it off and blames it on a cord he tripped over. The wedding cake is a hot mess because the brides sister was supposed to order it from Crem Le Cakes but apparently it slipped her memory the night before because she was at the Bachlorette Party guzzling down those Mai Tai's and had to save face by ordering the darn thing from the local grocery store. The grooms brother stands up to make a toast to the happy couple but after he makes his speech they realize it's not really his brother, it was some dude that snuck in and wanted the free drinks.

After all is said and done for the night. The happily married couple retreat to their honeymoon destination and open up the gifts. She's kinda livid now because nobody gave them cash. The only thing that was in the envelopes were Target Gift Certificates, a buy one get one free coupon from Wendys, and two tickets to a concert of someone they never heard of!

What do I hate about wedding you ask?.. Absolutely nothin'. That's why I'm glad I got married in Vegas.

[saraphen]

^^^ :LolLolLol girl you're a mess!!!

[LadyNoir]

All the "pomp and circumstance" as I'm there just mainly for the actual "wedding" part of the event and to support the happy couple.

[Alisha37]

Originally Posted by JamieC

Sometimes it's the wedding ceremony itself. It takes some people longer then others to say "I Do". Not to mention the fact that either the bride or groom is running late. And they damn well know that the wedding is supposed to start at 2:00 but it doesn't get underway until 3:30 and aunt Carol is sitting in the front row fanning herself with the fan from last weeks Sunday School Meeting cause the air conditioner ain't working in the church. Then the flower girl starts cryin' because she had no idea that she'd have to walk pass 100 people down the isle. The ring barrier whose 5 won't budge at all but he was moonwalking his lil arse off at the rehersal but he won't sea walk down that isle now!!

Then once you hit the reception, all hell breaks loose. Uncle Maurice shows up with girlfriend number 6 but she's not properly dressed for the occasion but you can't tell him that cause he thinks she's the best thing since sliced bread. Once it's time to eat they distribute the food like rations because they "FORGOT" to tell everyone that they were actually on a budget and had they did the buffet thing, it would've cost $25.00 a plate. ( Kid Meal Extra). Once the DJ gets the music crankin' everyone makes their way to the dance floor including uncle Maurice and that girlfriend of his who looks like she just left the set of a Nellie video. He's drunk as all get out now and falls flat on his face but he plays it off and blames it on a cord he tripped over. The wedding cake is a hot mess because the brides sister was supposed to order it from Crem Le Cakes but apparently it slipped her memory the night before because she was at the Bachlorette Party guzzling down those Mai Tai's and had to save face by ordering the darn thing from the local grocery store. The grooms brother stands up to make a toast to the happy couple but after he makes his speech they realize it's not really his brother, it was some dude that snuck in and wanted the free drinks.

After all is said and done for the night. The happily married couple retreat to their honeymoon destination and open up the gifts. She's kinda livid now because nobody gave them cash. The only thing that was in the envelopes were Target Gift Certificates, a buy one get one free coupon from Wendys, and two tickets to a concert of someone they never heard of!

What do I hate about wedding you ask?.. Absolutely nothin'. That's why I'm glad I got married in Vegas.

Jamie you are crazy!!! That sounds like my cousin's wedding last year!

[elishadp]

Aww, it's not that bad, I'm the maid of honor my best friends weddings in two weeks. I hope none of the htings you all described happens to us. I plan on sending them off with out a MAJOR glitch, cause we all know sh*t happens. Back to the topic I hate people being late, how hard is to get there early it's not like it was surprise that you were getting married at a certain time.

[Sumyr]

First off, Saraphen, good post! It's nice to deviate from more serious world topics and relationships woes every now and then.

To answer your question I hate the actual "vows" during the ceremony. Two jump out immediately - "to love you forever....." or "until death do us part". As a divorcee myself I can speak from experience - Forever really isn't that long. In my case it was only 7 years.

I don't think I will ever get married again, simply based on the fact I can't say those words again "forever" - "until death do us part." I know you can come up with your own vows but even then most include "until death do us part."

Now for the reception, which wasn't the question, but I have to get this off my chest. Who told black people that the Electric Slide must be done at every single wedding reception? Some have included the Cha-Cha Slide and other variations. :dance: Why? Why, I say? Why?

If I hear "to the left, to the right" one more time at a reception.........

[saraphen]

Originally Posted by Sumyr

Now for the reception, which wasn't the question, but I have to get this off my chest. Who told black people that the Electric Slide must be done at every single wedding reception? Some have included the Cha-Cha Slide and other variations. :dance: Why? Why, I say? Why?

If I hear "to the left, to the right" one more time at a reception.........

You know, wedding receptions are the only time that some people get a chance to dance. So every woman in the building will be out on the floor doing the Electric Slide. I think it's funny!!!

[Serenity4Ever]

That everybody seems to be getting married but me. LOL