Airehead Posted October 11, 2017 Share #1 Posted October 11, 2017 I have to go to Charlotte because daughter 3 has decided to get married there-- on NYE-- back tie. I have to go check out all the decisions she made. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Razors Edge ★ Posted October 11, 2017 Popular Post Share #2 Posted October 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Airehead said: I have to go to Charlotte1 because daughter 3 has decided to get married2 there-- on NYE3-- back tie4. I have to go check out all the decisions she made. I see four poor ones already. You are going to be working late. Tom 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted October 11, 2017 Share #3 Posted October 11, 2017 My birth place. Congrats to daughter #3! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted October 11, 2017 Share #4 Posted October 11, 2017 13 minutes ago, Airehead said: I have to go check out all the decisions she made. Nah, you don't. But Charlotte is beautiful this time of year. Ya know, you'll only be 2 hours from Cheese.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 11, 2017 Share #5 Posted October 11, 2017 16 minutes ago, Airehead said: I have to go to Charlotte because daughter 3 has decided to get married there-- on NYE-- back tie. I have to go check out all the decisions she made. Will there be any other major alterations to the clothing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted October 11, 2017 Share #6 Posted October 11, 2017 My coworkers son had his wedding on NYE last year (black tie optional). The parents weren't thrilled with the idea originally, but the couple and their friends really liked it, and after the fact, the parents liked it as well. If the groom is the right guy for daughter #3,, it will be perfect whatever decisions she makes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted October 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: I see four poor ones already. You are going to be working late. Tom Mr. Aire said the same thing. I'm still mad that I saw the engagement on Facebook an hour before they called, but I am trying to be an adult. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 11, 2017 Share #8 Posted October 11, 2017 12 minutes ago, Airehead said: Mr. Aire said the same thing. I'm still mad that I saw the engagement on Facebook an hour before they called, but I am trying to be an adult. Mr. T is a smart man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted October 11, 2017 Share #9 Posted October 11, 2017 52 minutes ago, Airehead said: Mr. Aire said the same thing. I'm still mad that I saw the engagement on Facebook an hour before they called, but I am trying to be an adult. Further proof that Facebook is evil. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted October 11, 2017 Share #10 Posted October 11, 2017 Future HoDoA 3 did not fly in and ask permission of Mr Aire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted October 11, 2017 Share #11 Posted October 11, 2017 9 hours ago, 2Far said: Nah, you don't. But Charlotte is beautiful this time of year. Ya know, you'll only be 2 hours from Cheese.... A visit with Cheese is well worth going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted October 11, 2017 Share #12 Posted October 11, 2017 I hate destination Weddings. So presumptive! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a bunch of numbers Posted October 11, 2017 Share #13 Posted October 11, 2017 I was just there a few weeks back for my son's wedding. Hectic weekend, but it was nice. I got to see a lot of the ex-inlaws which was good. His was definitely not a black tie event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 11, 2017 Share #14 Posted October 11, 2017 2 hours ago, 12string said: I hate destination Weddings. So presumptive! Also presumptive that people are free to travel during one of the most heavily traveled periods immediately after the most heavily traveled period of the year, and immediately after the most expensive period of the year, that they have the time to do this after probably taking days off during the holidays, and also that they either have tuxes or want to rent them for a black-tie wedding many probably can't really afford to go to. Can you just disown these people, Airehead? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted October 11, 2017 Share #15 Posted October 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Also presumptive that people are free to travel during one of the most heavily traveled periods immediately after the most heavily traveled period of the year, and immediately after the most expensive period of the year, that they have the time to do this after probably taking days off during the holidays, and also that they either have tuxes or want to rent them for a black-tie wedding many probably can't really afford to go to. Can you just disown these people, Airehead? RG has been mean to me recently, so I have been avoiding liking his posts for the most part. But this post is extremely insightful. My son's wedding plan last year seemed to be totally oblivious to the fact that it was so inconvenient and presented so many problems for the participants and attendees. I guess the bride is the only one who counts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 11, 2017 Share #16 Posted October 11, 2017 2 hours ago, 12string said: I hate destination Weddings. So presumptive! Only the bride and groom (and an officiant) have to be there. No one's holding a gun to anyone's head. I gotta say, I LOVE destination weddings. Had one a while back in Germany - GREAT. Had one on the beach in Mexico - GREAT. Had one in Vegas - GREAT. Actually, looking back on it, I haven't been to a local wedding in years. One about five years ago and another a decade ago. Pretty much all the others - and there have been quite a few - have been ones I have to travel to, so, if I gotta travel, it would definitely be best to travel somewhere that is actually fun to visit. I've been trying to get my next-in-line-to-get-married cousin to get married in Spain next year. I'm hoping she does and that Peds sorts out the Catalan mess by then as well. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted October 11, 2017 Share #17 Posted October 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Only the bride and groom (and an officiant) have to be there. No one's holding a gun to anyone's head. Yes. Yes they are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted October 11, 2017 Share #18 Posted October 11, 2017 My wife and I went to a black tie destination wedding this past weekend - about 2 miles away. We were away camping, had to drive back for the wedding, then back to the campground. Didn't do the black tie, only about half the attendees did. For a black tie backyard wedding that cost well into 6 figures, it was quite the casual affair. Bride's parents aren't at all snooty, they just have too much money and love to share it, parties are their favorite way to spend money. The band alone was about $20K. Cause DJs aren't as fun as really good live music. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted October 11, 2017 Share #19 Posted October 11, 2017 2 hours ago, 12string said: I hate destination Weddings. So presumptive! My wife's family is from the DC area and her two brothers and her were married out of state. At the yougest brothers wedding my MIL was grousing about having to travel to all of her kids weddings. My wife chimed in, what are you talking about you weren't invited to mine!?!?!? We ran off to Vegas so it was just us, well and Elvis! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted October 11, 2017 Share #20 Posted October 11, 2017 21 hours ago, Airehead said: I'm still mad that I saw the engagement on Facebook an hour before they called, but I am trying to be an adult. I would suggest you maintain your adult composure and post on Facebook that no way are you paying for the wedding because of this. Then call them an hour later and say "Kidding!!". 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ltdskilz Posted October 11, 2017 Share #21 Posted October 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Razors Edge said: . . . I gotta say, I LOVE destination weddings. Had one a while back in Germany - GREAT. Had one on the beach in Mexico - GREAT. Had one in Vegas - GREAT. . . . Tom You're getting a lot of experience getting married in exotic locales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted October 11, 2017 Share #22 Posted October 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: Then call them an hour later and say "Kidding!!". Or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ltdskilz Posted October 11, 2017 Share #23 Posted October 11, 2017 4 hours ago, Road Runner said: . . . I guess the bride is the only one who counts. Good preparation for marriage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ltdskilz Posted October 11, 2017 Share #24 Posted October 11, 2017 We just got invited to a destination wedding. We're both kind of bummed. We were hoping to not get invited. Don't want to accept (too far, too expensive), but don't want to decline (too many hurt feelings, etc.). No good choices here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted October 12, 2017 Share #25 Posted October 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Ltdskilz said: Don't want to accept (too far, too expensive), but don't want to decline (too many hurt feelings, etc.). I would suggest sending back the invitation saying you'll accept, but only if the bride and groom give you a loan to pay for the trip. Then, when they turn you down you can say they obviously didn't want you to show up anyway and it's their fault you couldn't go to the wedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share #26 Posted October 12, 2017 18 hours ago, 12string said: I hate destination Weddings. So presumptive! She lives there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 12, 2017 Share #27 Posted October 12, 2017 20 hours ago, Road Runner said: RG has been mean to me recently, so I have been avoiding liking his posts for the most part. But this post is extremely insightful. My son's wedding plan last year seemed to be totally oblivious to the fact that it was so inconvenient and presented so many problems for the participants and attendees. I guess the bride is the only one who counts. Wrong! I haven't been mean, I just liked saying 'wrong!' in a couple of your threads on one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted October 12, 2017 Share #28 Posted October 12, 2017 4 hours ago, Airehead said: She lives there. Well shoot, you didn't say she lived there, a destination wedding is by definition a wedding chosen for a reason other than proximity to anyone's home base. "Hey mom, we decided to get married in Aruba" or "We thought everyone would be happy to come to our wedding at the Great Barrier Reef", stuff like that. I do think it might be a bad idea to get married on NYE, though. Since half of all marriages end horribly, she has of 50% chance of ruining NYE as a good occasion for herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted October 12, 2017 Share #29 Posted October 12, 2017 35 minutes ago, Randomguy said: I haven't been mean Wrong! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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