2006-11-12 01:32:17 · 25 answers · asked by mtv_luver87 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
If you are being forced beyond your control to go to the wedding, I say that the only thing you can possibly do is to grin and bear it. While I think going to a wedding when you dont really want to is inconsiderate, rude and tacky, sometimes you cant avoid that situation. Mainly if it was a wedding to a family member or what not. Bring an appropriate gift and dress appropriately. Be cordial and right after the wedding you can excuse yourself and go home (just let the couple know you wont be staying for dinner).
If you are not being forced to go, then send a regret response to the couple so as they do not have to spend money on a guest who wouldn't show. Planning a wedding is expensive, and each couple really believes that all of their guests are there to celebrate their moment with them. If you go just to go you are doing both yourself and the couple a tremendous disservice.
2006-11-12 02:44:29 · answer #1 · answered by glorymomof3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you even go to a wedding for someone whom you do not like? If it is a family member, then you just go and get it over with and leave. If it is an acquaintance...then I would say don't go.
2006-11-12 17:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by lildragonlexi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been there. My Husband stood up in his brothers wedding and the person his brother married is not very nice.
Put on a happy face ( a new dress and a morning at the spa would help too). Try not to think about that person that you dislike and remember who you are there for.
2006-11-12 10:29:40 · answer #3 · answered by treday25 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go. A wedding is not cheap. If you don't like them, then why make them spend the money to accommodate you at the wedding (food & drinks, invitations). Just turn down the invite. Think of it like this, they may not like you either.
2006-11-13 17:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to do anything...if you don't like the person, then don't go to the wedding. If you really have to go (family, etc) then try to take someone with you. If you arne't seeing anyone, take a g/f and have some fun!! Make the best of the situation...
2006-11-12 22:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go, at a wedding of someone you don't like your not going to missed by them, and they can save some money on the dinner you wont be having.
I would have been annoyed if i had spent money on someone who didn't like me, weddings are expensive enough
2006-11-12 10:16:23 · answer #6 · answered by fiona h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if this person means a lot to you, or to your companion, go.. cause it will somehow be important to the married couple. there are some things in life, we dont really like to do. but we have to. if u think, there are positive effects if u go there, go.. but if its just going to cause anything negative, then dont. and if u ever go, just enjoy the food, drinks and friends or new friends even so. i dont think the married couple would even have a lottt of time to chit chat with you. its their special day, remember, its also only once.
2006-11-12 09:39:38 · answer #7 · answered by ~desa~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the invitation comes, send your regrets immediately. Tell them politely that you will not be attending. Do not attend.
This day is for the couple and their supporters, and is costing them a pretty hefty sum per person, and collectively to offer the celebration to their friends and family.
No one deserves to have unfriendlies at their wedding.
If you are not there to support them and encourage their union, you do not belong there. Period.
2006-11-12 10:18:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing this is for some family member, because otherwise you could have refused.
Just go, be polite, and have your own fun. There is always someone to hang with....
2006-11-12 12:41:48 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to go, and can't get out of it, simply be as civil as possible. Stick with people that you do know and try not to talk to the bride/groom too much apart from the necessaries. And, also, get them a nice present, so it doesn't look as if you are avoiding them. Remember: it's their big day, not yours!
2006-11-12 09:38:24 · answer #10 · answered by shimmer 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋