Wednesday, September 10, 2008

WEDDING

I'm departing from the usual church-related posting today - mostly because I have 'wedding on the brain' right now. My daughter gets married Friday (in my yard, if it doesn't rain). So, here are some tips on the subject, just because I'm in that mood ... if I post tomorrow, you're likely to get more of the same ...

TEN THINGS NEVER TO DO AT A WEDDING (including ours):

1. Don't Be Fashionably Late.
2. Don't Produce Sound Effects. While at a wedding and reception, turn off your Blackberries and cell phones, put them on vibrate, or better yet, don't even take them!
3. Don't Talk Trash. Be on your best and most polite behavior. No complaining out loud about anything (including the RAIN if we still have it outdoors).
4. Don't Come Bearing Gifts. At least don’t bring it on the wedding day. If you do, they have to keep track of it and haul it home at the end of the night. Send the gift ahead of time, or after the actual ceremony. (Pay no attention to this one - bring all the gifts you want to.)
5. Don't Dress Down. Whatever you choose to wear, make the effort to look your best for the bride and groom. vThey'll appreciate that you got dolled or duded up for the occasion.
6. Don't Bring Mr. or Ms. Random. Weddings are intimate affairs and bringing in a stranger should be done with thought. And as much as you may love your kiddos, don't take them if children aren't invited.
7. Don't Steal the Show. Whatever the vibe, let the bride and groom set the tone and follow their lead. (You won't have to worry about this one; we have all the world's most gorgeous brides in our own home.)
8. Don't Pig Out. Avoid going back for thirds. Pick delicately or chow down, but don't gripe that you "don't like fish." Worse comes to worst, you can hit Burger King on the way home!
9. Don't Drag Out Skeletons. No tales about their dating habits or exploits. Have fun, but don't have it at anyone else's expense.
10. Don't Stockpile Party Favors. At the end of the night, as you're saying your “Thank-you’s” and “Goodbyes,” avoid the urge to hog all the super-cool party favors! You don't need to take some for people who weren't able to attend. You don't need extras. Just take one for yourself.

Hope that was helpful.

And be blessed.

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