I can see why escort services are popular...
So I went to a wedding this afternoon. First wedding of the summer, and if I'm lucky, it shall be the only one. There's something about weddings and the ensuing receptions that's just not that thrilling. I think the only reason I went to this one was so that I could spend some more time with my parents!
Anyhow, complaint number one: in a ceremony that lasts--tops--half an hour, can two people really be thinking seriously enough about marriage? Of course, this is coming from someone more accustomed to weddings lasting several hours--not counting the reception. Anyhow, it was sweet ceremony, but it was sweltering in the church. 90 degrees out...and I'm actually a little burned across my back. I'm glad I decided against going outside and lying out once I got back from the service.
I originally planned on going to this wedding to get a shot at the bouquet...but then I didn't really know a lot of people at the reception, and when you're the odd girl out, well, it's a little awkward. And my introverted nature was keeping me well in my little self. In fact, some guy made a comment about it. ("My, you're awfully quiet. I don't think you've said a word since I sat down.") But the guy was a little tipsy, so I was perfectly fine remaining quiet, thank you very much!
All this to say, I wish I'd had a date or a good friend along with me so that I didn't feel so out of it. I would've stayed through the reception if I had, but since my parents had to go and they were my ride, I figured I'd make my getaway while the getting was still good!
Besides, who believes all that nonsense about throwing flowers anyway? :)
posted by Quesse Lómë @ 6:48 PM
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i caught a bouquet only one time. at my aunt's wedding. i was 11 years old.
20 years later, i remain very single. i am not really buying into the whole "catch some flowers, get married" theory, as you can imagine. :)
also, i went to a wedding once where i knew literally NO ONE except the bride... and being introverted myself, i know how tough that is! i had a pretty decent time, but i don't think i'll do it again if i can help it.
Oh My Goodness!!! When that guy... (my cousin)... sat next to you and said that I felt so bad for you. He becomes rather strange after a drink or two (imagine that). I am so sorry!!! You really didn't miss much after you left. The food wasn't that great, except for the cheesecake, which was of course, wonderful! I hope the rest of your day was better than the wedding and all...
~Becca
So does that mean your wedding in Chad will be hours and hours long with an equally long reception? :) I'll start preparing now. :)
Momma Cronk :P
Heh. So funny. I think I told you that if I ever have to go to a wedding alone again, you're coming with me. :) Hate the awkward feeling of being out of the loop. Having your senior pastor try to make you feel better by having you sit with him and then realizing you might have a better time sitting next to his niece and then telling you that you should move there...So embarassing. And then being scared to make acutal conversation. BAH! And then sitting with (VERY nice) but middle aged people from church at the reception (whom I don't know that well, but who act like they REALLY know me)....not awful...but kinda awkward. Yeah. Anyway. :) My story about weddings. There you go. But I stayed long enough to eat lovely chocolate cake. Barely long enough cuz the people I knew were leaving. But just long enough. :)
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