My fiance and I are geeks. But we're not going to have a horribly decorated ceremony and reception with spaceship favours and little medieval statues everywhere. Since our wedding is going to be small, though, we want to keep the atmosphere light and fun-loving.
We were recently discussing the "speech on marriage" that will open the ceremony once my dad hands me off. We both agreed we would love to open with the speech from The Princess Bride: "Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what bwings us here togethaw today. Mawwiage, that bwessed awwangement, that dweam within a dweam..."
And so on. We'd add a bit more, but this "outtake" wouldn't be more than a minute or two worth of laughter for our friends and family. HOWEVER, we'd like to keep it a secret from all but our friend who agreed to oversee the ceremony. (We'd be excluding it from rehersal dinner.)
My only fear is that my mother would kill me. That side of the family is less... geeky that then rest of us. Should we care? Or have fun?
2007-04-07 08:21:19 · 22 answers · asked by Anouk 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
A couple of you appear to have not read this carefully, which is blatantly apparent by your rudeness. So I will make this plainer:
I was right, my mother's family is not geeky. However, our friends, my father's side of the family, as well as my fiance's are all very familiar with the Princess Bride and are huge fans of the sci-fi, fantasy genres.
2007-04-07 08:42:25 · update #1
I have friends who used that quote in their wedding ceremony. They had a friend act as lay minister (one of those "mail in some paperwork and ta-da: you're authorized to conduct weddings" deals), and he actually managed to pull it off without cracking up. Needless to say, the audience did *not* manage without cracking up. :)
Whether you should use this depends really on whether you think your friends and relatives will get it. If most of them will not know that it's a quote from somewhere, it'll be a mighty strange note to start off on; but if the majority of people will immediately start reciting along, then the few who don't get it will be enlightened by their neighbors, and the only problem will be waiting for everyone to stop rolling around in the aisles.
As far as the "no second takes in real life" factor, I don't think it's a problem: the point is to make the reference, and as long as that works, it doesn't really matter if the speaker can't match Peter Cook's intonation.
2007-04-10 04:10:20 · answer #1 · answered by Martha 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what bwings us here togethaw today. Mawwiage, that bwessed awwangement, that dweam within a dweam..."
I have a couple this fall who have me opening the preamble with that! Then saying "No ony kidding that was the Bride and Groom's idea, but I would like to ask that those of you in posession of telecomminications devices, cell phones, pagers, (ipods, game boys) if you will please switch them to off or vibrate at this time."
Then the processional begins.
Instead of talking about marriage as a general concept your ceremony could definately include a humorous part in a personal section.
Happy planning!
April
2007-04-07 08:34:31 · answer #2 · answered by bountifiles 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Just be prepared that you may get some responses like the people on here..
I think it would be hilarious for some of the older people that don't know what's going on - especially if the officiant starts talking like that and then just all of a sudden snaps back to normal and keeps a straight face the whole time - the "less geeky" guests will have NO idea what just happened and will think he temporarily lost his mind! It would be like a little inside joke.
If you can find an officiant to do this - go for it !
2007-04-08 08:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember the bit you're talking about in Princess Bride....I laugh every time I hear it.........as for actually doing it at your wedding.....I think maybe the amount your wrote here would be more than enough to say...I think if you went on for more than a minute or two it could potentially become corney instead of what you intend it to do. Maybe you could have the minister start out with lines you have written above, then kind of shake out of it, and say something oh, sorry.....and start the "real" ceremony. That said, it's your wedding and I'd do what I want! Congratulation!
2007-04-07 11:57:40 · answer #4 · answered by oklady 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd do it but I love the Princess Bride. Well that and I think we're having a traditional Catholic Wedding and I'm not sure where I could sneak that in. It would be a chance to get everyone to smile and not be on the verge of tears.
2007-04-08 12:29:07 · answer #5 · answered by indydst8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it! I'm a geek, I totally would.
But seriously, if you're saving it as a surprise for your friends and family, once it's done and past with, you're already married and having the time of your life with your new husband. The ceremony will continue, and the reception will be great, and your mother will probably forget it for the rest of the celebration being congradulated and talking with guests.
It'll be something you can look back and say, "That was unique."
2007-04-07 08:24:54 · answer #6 · answered by Evoo 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2015-11-18 02:44:52 · answer #7 · answered by Huong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fiance is feeding me this...
Look 2/3's of the family/friends will get it adn the other 1/3 will just have to get over it. It's your day, if your going to start your marriage off catering to the minority then your happiness is an uphill battle. As long as you get the Tender Blah's out with a hint of sentimentality that expresses your serious side of your relationship - by all means Full Steam Ahead - 2nd star to the right...Captain Kirk.
2007-04-07 10:35:03 · answer #8 · answered by Aphrodite 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go for it girl!
This is your wedding! It's supposed to be a reflection and confirmation of the love you share with your fiance! If you guys are a nerdy couple, and you think this is a good way to show your unique and wonderful love for each other, don't let anyone tell you any differently.
So what if your mom gets a little irritated. It's YOUR day, not hers. She may be your mom, but don't let her run your wedding. She had hers, now it's your turn.
Don't listen to any of these negative butt-clowns on here who tell you you're immature...
Congratulations!
2007-04-07 09:49:43 · answer #9 · answered by RaginCajun 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't know it was from the Princess Bride either and I have seen it a couple of times.
I think this would be inappropriate for the ceremony, but fine for the reception.
2007-04-07 09:09:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋