I have been invited to our company CFO's sons wedding reception. I have been acquainted with his son and the CFO for about 6 years. They are Mormon so I am not allowed to attend the actual ceremony at the temple as I am not Mormon. Anyway I do not have a date . I will be going with my brother and his girl friend. Should I try and get a last minute date or just go solo. I don't want to look weird in front of our company CFO or everyone else there. I was surprised to even be invited. What to do help.
2007-09-21 04:57:55 · 20 answers · asked by code1304 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Going solo should be just fine.
2007-09-21 05:04:01 · answer #1 · answered by Serenity 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go solo, you'll be fine. Remember you are the invited guest, unless they indicated on the invitation XXXX and Guest then the Bride and Groom will only expect you to attend. Bringing a date will only add to their food and beverage bill. Since he's a CFO of the company he could probably handle it but let's not upset the boss with an unexpected companion. :)
You'll have your brother and his girlfriend to hang with during the reception so you won't be completely on your own.
2007-09-21 13:08:05 · answer #2 · answered by holmeskaykay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just go solo. Mormon weddings are usually pretty low key and short. All the Mormon wedding receptions I have gone to only lasted a couple of hours anyway and just served finger foods, punch and cake. They've always been more of a "stop by, mingle a little and wish the couple well" sort of thing.
2007-09-21 12:55:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you didn't mention any indication that your hosts are prepared for you, as a guest, to bring a guest of your own. The notion that all singles must be allowed to bring "a date" is unfortunate, and incorrect. It is largely a myth created by The Wedding Industry in its never ending effort to get people to spend more money. The actual tradition is "no ring, no bring" -- those who are married or engaged MUST be invited as a couple, but "just good friends" are invited individually.
Go solo and wear your dancing shoes. You're not going to meet eligible men when you're dragging a date along.
2007-09-21 12:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I also think you would be fine going solo. You wouldnt want to bring an acquaintance-type date to a wedding, especially if it is just someone you dont know well or even someone who doesnt know the couple. You will be just fine with your brother and his girlfriend, after all if it is just the wedding reception, it should only be a couple of hours at best. How nice that they include you to be a part of of their special day.
2007-09-21 12:11:22 · answer #5 · answered by Terri S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Two points:
1. Their close family and the couple themselves will be completely focused on getting through the day. Even the reception is stressful on a new couple, and I'm sure you not showing up on the arm of another man will turn any heads.
2. I had plenty of "single" people at my wedding, that showed up with close family or friends.
Don't feel obligated to bring a date.
2007-09-21 12:13:39 · answer #6 · answered by Missy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whether you bring a guest or not depends on how you were invited. If "and guest," then bring a guest, because they will expect it. If you can't scare up anyone, or don't want to, just check with them and make sure it's okay to go solo. It should be fine.
If you were invited solo, then you must go solo, and don't complain. :-) Either that or decline. But you may not want to for business reason.
2007-09-21 13:12:04 · answer #7 · answered by Singinganddancing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, if you don't have a steady gf just GO STAG!!! Don't take some random girl you don't know VERY well and take a chance she'll embarrass you or do something really stupid in front of your boss, he'll question YOUR judgment and ability to make good decisions from then on. Go alone and who knows maybe you'll meet some little hotty looking for a dance partner. ;-) Have Fun!!!!
2007-09-21 12:22:22 · answer #8 · answered by Sexy Anna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have gone to way more weddings single than I have with a date. As long as you know other people there, then go without a date and have fun. There's no point asking someone to go just to have a date there. Then you have to babysit him and worry if he's having a good time. It also adds expense to the hosts for more people to come. I'd just go with your brother and his girlfriend.
2007-09-21 12:12:31 · answer #9 · answered by Trivial One 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about going solo. And you don't wanna get a last minute date you don't like that much and wind up being embarassed in front of your boss.
2007-09-21 12:34:12 · answer #10 · answered by barelyblue82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the invitation specifically said "so and so and guest," you are not supposed to bring a date. Bringing an uninvited guest is rude and you will not "look weird" being by yourself. Go alone and have fun.
2007-09-21 12:26:44 · answer #11 · answered by Meredith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋