I'm going to a straight-edge wedding in a couple months and just wondering if anyone else has ever been to one...or heard of it!
(Note: straight-edge means no drinking or drugs of any kind. It's usually a life commitment made by someone who had a problem with them in the past).
2007-12-14 06:39:03 · 21 answers · asked by kiki 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
LOL, "straight-edge" is a rehab term. And yes, by drugs I mean everything from cigarettes to illegals...which unfortunately a lot of their friends still use.
Straight-edge is like a dry wedding....but 100x more intense. It's not for religious reasons, but to abstain from temptation.
2007-12-14 08:12:04 · update #1
Holy cow, thanks for bringing back the memories! ;) I haven't heard the term "straight edge" since I was 15!
I have never been to a straight edge wedding, but I assume it's much similar to a dry wedding. And I have been to one of those (my friend is Mennonite).
It actually was a blast! We had good food, nice speeches, a beautiful slideshow, and socializing time. It ended early in the evening after coffee and dessert.
As long as a straight edge wedding has good food and amazing music, it should be fun. If you can't have fun without being plastered for one night, then something is wrong, IMHO.
Go for a couple hours, eat some food, listen to some music, talk to people, and go home.
Have fun!
2007-12-14 08:45:20 · answer #1 · answered by reginachick22 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Strange to even mention "drugs" for a wedding reception!! But - I guess in some circles drugs are prevalant and you have to state it upfront. It's a shame, really. If the couple were "users" in the past and are now drug-free and committed to truly LIVING for the rest of their lives, then their friends should honor their request of not bringing any drugs or booze to the reception. I've attended many weddings that did not serve alcohol and they were all beautiful and FUN!! They served really great punches and soda and bottled water, kept the music "hot"' and the couples mingled a lot with everyone. One was an afternoon event with a barbecue and people were even tossing frisbees and playing horseshoes, etc. The main thing is that you are careful with the guest list and omit anyone that can't be trusted to behave. Your question sounds like you are very young when you asked "anyone ever HEARD of a booze-free wedding"(sic) ..or perhaps it was just the term "straight edge" that you hadn't heard. I hope you attend the wedding, have a lot of fun, and congratulate the couple for making such a strong commitment to each other - and to the future!
2007-12-14 07:47:51 · answer #2 · answered by Wifeforlife 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of it being referred to as "straight-edge". The term I've always known is "dry wedding". Actually, the majority of the weddings I've been to have been dry. There were maybe one or two that had alcohol, but I would certainly hope a wedding wouldn't feature drugs!
2007-12-14 07:07:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, first off, I've never been to a wedding where (illegal) drugs were involved. I've never attended a non-alcoholic wedding, but I wouldn't have a problem with it. I know people who abstain for religious reasons.
2007-12-14 07:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by Sandy Ego 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of it but it's their wedding, their rules.
I have heard of dry weddings though and from what I have seen, folks have just as much fun at those as they do at weddings that serve alcohol. That said, I have never seen anyone doing drugs, etc at a wedding though.
2007-12-14 08:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have your wedding any way you want, it's your wedding, no one else's. People can also have them without alchohol for religious reasons, or they just don't want to deal with thier drunk relatives, or the expense of booze or whatever. I wouldn't even bother calling it "straight edge" or mentioning in the invitation that alchohol won't be served, unless you think people will show up with bottles if you don't. If you make it a simple afternoon wedding with tea and refreshments (not a meal) people will have less expectations of booze. Since drugs aren't normally served at a wedding, hopefully you don't have to worry about that!
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2016-09-05 15:48:30 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I agree with the others. I have never heard it called that...nor have I ever been to a dry wedding before, but it sure would not stop me from going to one. Have fun!
2007-12-14 06:53:07 · answer #8 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had never heard it called that before, but I have been to dry weddings. I still had a blast. Receptions do not have to be all about getting wasted. I like to drink, but I also like to remember the event.
2007-12-14 06:47:45 · answer #9 · answered by vaya 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Straight-edge? Didn't that go out of style in 1993??
Is there normally sex and drugs at a wedding? LOL
No drinks is OK, I myself like a glass of wine or two.
I have been to a wedding like this but they were born-again and it was terrible because no drinks, no meal and NO music!! As long as their food and music, you don't miss the booze as much.
2007-12-14 07:08:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋