'Destiny'
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
I think the key might be to drink early (if you drink at all), then switch to soda.
Yup. This is key. At the afterparty at one wedding I went to, the bride walked up to me at the bar, said "I don't feel so good," and then passed out. I managed to catch her before she hit the floor, and then waved the groom over to haul her away to their room at the hotel. He tucked her in, and then came back to the party.
In all the weddings I've been to where my friends get way too far into the spirit of sharing, I've only known of one case in which the option to just sleep a lot was not taken. That one? they watched a game they'd missed due to the whole wedding thing.
About the only time I caught the bouquet, a little kid caught the garter. Someone explained to him what he'd have to do with it, and he shoved it post haste into the hands of the nearest guy.
Who was my cousin, and the brother of the bride.
His sister insisted he put it on me, and mentioned that every inch above my knee counted as a year of happiness for the new couple.
He couldn't make eye contact with me the whole time, and stopped when the bride freaked out.
I thought the whole thing was hysterical, and it didn't bother me in the least.
::makes note of the limo-quicky idea::
I was maid of honor for a friend, and at her reception she all but turned and chucked the bouquet at my head.
The garter was caught by a 12 year old boy. Imagine his surprise when he found out there was more to the game than "catch the thing!" He barely got it over my shoe before he scurried away.
And now I realize I have a lot of wedding stories. And who would have thought one of them would be an x-post with ita?
I swear I just posted here about cheese. Did it like, end up in Technology or something?
I swear I just posted here about cheese. Did it like, end up in Technology or something?
Who moved your cheese?
Many years ago, the reception for my cousin's wedding had garter tossing and bouquet tossing and cake smashing. I doubt I'd know the Electric Slide if I saw it, but the Chicken Dance definitely occurred.
I've been to six receptions as an adult, and haven't seen any of those things again. Although, thinking about it, only two of those weddings were performed in churches, so I suppose it's a fairly nontraditional group of people.
Also: oatmeal and peanuts are gross in any form or combination. Raisins are okay by themselves, though. For the record.
Allyson, what are you detoxing from, and why, and how? I have the strong impression that I missed something.
No, it was here. You crave an omelet as a cheese conveyance.
I have been to more than one wedding that had both bouquet and garter toss, but no garter putting on. I was a wee horrified when I saw it the first time.
sara, no, I understand. I am just trying to be encouraging. A week without cheese is hard, but good for the bod.
At my aunts' wedding (which was in my uncle's backyard), there was a carefully pre-selected mix of songs that was TOTALLY THWARTED when someone pullled out a "Favorite Group Dances" or something CD. A group of like 8 of us did the Chicken Dance, the Electric Slide, the Cha-Cha Step or whatever, on and on, with lessons from a 12 year-old when necessary. It was hilarious.