What would you do?

[BigSammyK 171]

So I botched up about a month ago and RSVP'd to a wedding that takes place on September 1 at the same time as the opener! I know, I know....I'm a moron. The bride-to-be is a coworker.

What do I do?!

[BamaGrad03 0]

You probably should go. It's the season opener, but the wedding wont last 3 hours (unless it's a Catholic wedding in New Orleans).

Make sure someone sees you there so your attendance is recorded, and dip out as soon as possible.

Do you have TIVO?

[SupperClub 0]

Is she a boss of yours, or just a co-worker? That would go a long way in determining my answer.

You can always get a good friend of yours to go and sign the guest book. That works well for larger weddings, but not so much for smaller ones. Make sure to get some tidbits about the wedding from said friend, especially anything memorable. For example: "I can't believe that bridesmaid passed out during the ceremony!" This will lend credence to you being present. Just a thought.

I'll need more details before I could formulate a master plan to get you out of it.

[ATLauburnfan 0]

are you old enough to be responsible, but too young to care?

[Tiger in Spain 0]

More info needed: where is the wedding & at what time.

[WAR EAGLE!!! 0]

There is no freaking way I would go. I had a small wedding just so people that I worked with or "social" friends wouldn't have to come. I hate weddings...HATE weddings...so I wouldn't give it a second thought. The way I look at it...it is her fault for having her wedding on the opening day of football...

[CircleDrill 180]

I just got married back in April. And I can say that I have no idea who was at my wedding, nor does my wife. The day and all activities went by so fast it was like a big blur in my memory and the only way I know if anyone was there or not was through pictures and gifts.

I'm just sayin....

[BigSammyK 171]

You probably should go. It's the season opener, but the wedding wont last 3 hours (unless it's a Catholic wedding in New Orleans).

Make sure someone sees you there so your attendance is recorded, and dip out as soon as possible.

Do you have TIVO?

Yes I do have TIVO. But that's just not the same....

Is she a boss of yours, or just a co-worker? That would go a long way in determining my answer.

You can always get a good friend of yours to go and sign the guest book. That works well for larger weddings, but not so much for smaller ones. Make sure to get some tidbits about the wedding from said friend, especially anything memorable. For example: "I can't believe that bridesmaid passed out during the ceremony!" This will lend credence to you being present. Just a thought.

I'll need more details before I could formulate a master plan to get you out of it.

She is technically a supervisor. It is her second marriage and there isn't going to be much of a formal ceremony. The "wedding" and reception are actually going to be held in the same room.

are you old enough to be responsible, but too young to care?

I'm 24.

More info needed: where is the wedding & at what time.

It is at the Houston Mill House in Decatur, GA at 7pm which is actually fairly close to where I live.

[quietfan 233]

You know, just by the tone of your writing, I'm a little worried about your health. Are you sure you're not coming down with something? Beware of other signs of impending illness--I wouldn't be surprized if you developed a scratchy throat or irritating cough around the office by the end of the month. If you don't get better in the next week or two, you might have to apologize to some of your colleagues for feeling run down and irritable at work. Also beware of reoccuring headaches on the job--if you don't have any aspirin or Tylenol handy, you might need to borrow some from workmates. You may even need to take a sick day by August 30th or 31st to "see the doctor". A late summer cold or the flu is nothing to mess around with, so if necessary I recommend lots of bed rest!

...just sayin'.

[ATLauburnfan 0]

You know, just by the tone of your writing, I'm a little worried about your health. Are you sure you're not coming down with something? Beware of other signs of impending illness--I wouldn't be surprized if you developed a scratchy throat or irritating cough around the office by the end of the month. If you don't get better in the next week or two, you might have to apologize to some of your colleagues for feeling run down and irritable at work. Also beware of reoccuring headaches on the job--if you don't have any aspirin or Tylenol handy, you might need to borrow some from workmates. You may even need to take a sick day by August 30th or 31st to "see the doctor". A late summer cold or the flu is nothing to mess around with, so if necessary I recommend lots of bed rest!

...just sayin'.

BINGO!

[saniflush 0]

I would refer you back to a thread a couple of weeks ago.

Blow it off and tell her you'll catch her on the next one.

[McWeagle 4]

You probably should go. It's the season opener, but the wedding wont last 3 hours (unless it's a Catholic wedding in New Orleans).

Make sure someone sees you there so your attendance is recorded, and dip out as soon as possible.

Do you have TIVO?

Yes I do have TIVO. But that's just not the same....

Is she a boss of yours, or just a co-worker? That would go a long way in determining my answer.

You can always get a good friend of yours to go and sign the guest book. That works well for larger weddings, but not so much for smaller ones. Make sure to get some tidbits about the wedding from said friend, especially anything memorable. For example: "I can't believe that bridesmaid passed out during the ceremony!" This will lend credence to you being present. Just a thought.

I'll need more details before I could formulate a master plan to get you out of it.

She is technically a supervisor. It is her second marriage and there isn't going to be much of a formal ceremony. The "wedding" and reception are actually going to be held in the same room.

are you old enough to be responsible, but too young to care?

I'm 24.

More info needed: where is the wedding & at what time.

It is at the Houston Mill House in Decatur, GA at 7pm which is actually fairly close to where I live.

The Taco Mac in downtown Decatur (Commerce & Ponce) is a good place to watch Auburn games. Lots of AU fans in the area. Might be there myself. Of course, you're probably closer to the Famous in the Toco Hills shopping center (N. Druid & LaVista). Decent, big sports bar, but I've never watched an Auburn game there. Anyways, at the first opportunity, excuse yourself for a restroom break and get thee to a drinkery.

[saniflush 0]

The Bucket Shop across from Lenox is always good since it is owned by second generation Auburn folks.

[keoson7 28]

Don't let someone else's poor decision ruin the start of the season. Bring a gift early, offer congrats, then game on. Unless you're looking for a chick there, then catch the highlights on the news later.

[Iluvorangeandblue 0]

I wouldn't go. She should not have scheduled her wedding on an Auburn game day. That was just rude.

[saniflush 0]

I wouldn't go. She should not have scheduled her wedding on an Auburn game day. That was just rude.

She must be a yellow jacket.

[WAR-MATT 2]

She is technically a supervisor. It is her second marriage and there isn't going to be much of a formal ceremony. The "wedding" and reception are actually going to be held in the same room.

second marriages don't come into play in the etiquette book......... go to the game.....

[Defense(clap clap) 4]

I live about off N Decatur just a few miles from the Houston Mill House. I didn't know Taco Mac was a good place to watch AU games either. I might have to look into that. I usually just watch at home, but wouldn't mind checking that out. I have a hard time being around other people that aren't AU fans when I'm watching on tv. I used to live in Buckhead and had been to the Bucketshop but it just gets way too crowded there for me.

So you think you have a dilemma BigSammy? I'm have to go to a "family reunion" in Montreat, NC and I'm not sure if they have cable or if we'll be near anywhere that does, and I've got season tickets. It's not a huge reunion by any means, but my dad's family(2 bros, sister and their kids) lives in Durham, NC, and we haven't seen them much since both of his parents died a few years ago so it's something we need to do. I just wish it would have been the weekend before, especially with the home sched we have this year.

About the wedding. Just go to the ceremony and, have a drink(or slam 4) at the reception and then take off for Taco Mac.

[otterinbham 0]

Well, when you agreed to attend, you gave your word. That's more important than a football game. Even an Auburn game.

It's okay to be conflicted. It's not okay to say "I'm coming," have them pay for the catering that comes from your attending, and then pull a no-show.

[AUBURNJAC 53]

Well, when you agreed to attend, you gave your word. That's more important than a football game. Even an Auburn game.

It's okay to be conflicted. It's not okay to say "I'm coming," have them pay for the catering that comes from your attending, and then pull a no-show.

DONT LISTEN TO THIS MAN......SCREW THE WEDDING! One of my best buds from AUBURN got married during the AU/MISS ST. game a few years ago. I was so pissed! I was engaged to his wifes best friend, so I HAD TO FREAKING GO. I took a radio in and had a secret wire running down my coat sleeve. We got our asses handed to us by State that year, and b/f I knew it I had blurted out a little to loudly ( mutha f@#$%@#%, son of a #$^#$^^...you piece of Q@#$% punk @$5es)....or something like that. Needless to say, dont bring in a radio/TV, ect.. JUST GO TO THE GAME! YOU WILL REGRET IT FOR THE REST OF YOUR DAYS IF YOU DONT. SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO BE A MAN!!!!!

WAR EAGLE.

AUBURNJAC

[otterinbham 0]

Well, when you agreed to attend, you gave your word. That's more important than a football game. Even an Auburn game.

It's okay to be conflicted. It's not okay to say "I'm coming," have them pay for the catering that comes from your attending, and then pull a no-show.

DONT LISTEN TO THIS MAN......SCREW THE WEDDING! One of my best buds from AUBURN got married during the AU/MISS ST. game a few years ago. I was so pissed! I was engaged to his wifes best friend, so I HAD TO FREAKING GO. I took a radio in and had a secret wire running down my coat sleeve. We got our asses handed to us by State that year, and b/f I knew it I had blurted out a little to loudly ( mutha f@#$%@#%, son of a #$^#$^^...you piece of Q@#$% punk @$5es)....or something like that. Needless to say, dont bring in a radio/TV, ect.. JUST GO TO THE GAME! YOU WILL REGRET IT FOR THE REST OF YOUR DAYS IF YOU DONT. SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO BE A MAN!!!!!

WAR EAGLE.

AUBURNJAC

So being a man means blowing off an obligation? Sounds like something a child would do. Not a man.

[Wishbone 0]

WTF??? Don't go unless you stand a 90% + chance of landing some hot trim.

[TigerDad 0]

As a family physician I occasionally still make house calls, and I am willing to swing by your house and give you a Dr's note on my way from S. Carolina to Auburn. It would be rude of you to risk spreading the orange/blue flu to the wedding guests! Even the CDC in Atlanta would back you up-ie the lawyer who traveled with the TB!

[Wishbone 0]

Oh...I forgot to add something... weddings have really gotten out of hand. They're symbolic of everything that is wrong with American women. Superficial materialistic one-upmanship.

BTW, since when do people not involved in sales invite co-workers to weddings?

[otterinbham 0]

Oh...I forgot to add something... weddings have really gotten out of hand. They're symbolic of everything that is wrong with American women. Superficial materialistic one-upmanship.

BTW, since when do people not involved in sales invite co-workers to weddings?

Boy, you said a mouthful. Weddings have become like the Ziegfield Follies. Bridesmaids, jugglers, dancing bears, the seal act, you name it.

Yet, you're still making a pretty lame rationalization. Because the entire issue still boils down to a question of manners.

It's really simple. He was invited to a wedding. He said, "Yes, I'll be there."

So now, you're all encouraging the guy to simply not show up. Or lie. Short of actually striking the bride-to-be, that's about as rude as it gets. How's THAT for superficial and materialistic?

Oh, one other thing. The woman is his supervisor. If it really is a small wedding, and he blows it off, she'll remember. And make him pay.