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Weddings - evening invite

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  • jaylee3
    jaylee3 Posts: 2,127 Forumite
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    Person_one wrote: »
    Ok, so...why?

    Ok, you've edited. No, I don't buy that. What's so good about being able to say 'I went to Bob and Jane's wedding' when Bob and Jane are strangers?

    I'm pretty sure most people have better things to do with their Saturday afternoons!

    Because some people just like to say they went to a wedding. And others who did know the bride and groom vaguely, go to say they were invited. Beats me why.
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  • Person_one
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    jaylee3 wrote: »
    Because some people just like to say they went to a wedding. And others who did know the bride and groom vaguely, go to say they were invited. Beats me why.

    Do they? Really? I don't think I've ever met any of these people.

    Are you planning a wedding, by any chance? :o
  • thorsoak
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    jaylee3 wrote: »
    I really have no idea what you're saying Thorsoak. You've lost me. And in answer to person_one_ : People WILL turn up to a wedding of people they weren't invited to; if they know them vaguely, just to say they went.

    As for people going to weddings of people they don't know. (Some posters here have said anyone can go to anyone's wedding.) You tell me why they go! I have no idea.


    Why do you read about the Celebs' weddings in Hello?? etc
  • jaylee3
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    Yes, but you're not invited person_one! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    Sneak in at the back if you want though! :D
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  • jaylee3
    jaylee3 Posts: 2,127 Forumite
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    thorsoak wrote: »
    Why do you read about the Celebs' weddings in Hello?? etc

    Umm, I never said I did. Was this reply meant for someone else? I never buy or read Hello.
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  • supersaver2
    supersaver2 Posts: 977 Forumite
    Gloomendoom wrote: »
    In theory you could ...

    "Marriages must be solemnized in premises with open doors, which the Registrar general interprets to mean that the public must have unfettered access to witness the marriage and make objections prior to or during the ceremony."

    Source

    In theory maybe! Clearly the rich and famous have different rules to us normal folk!
  • thorsoak
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    supersaver2 wrote: »
    In theory maybe! Clearly the rich and famous have different rules to us normal folk!

    No - they don't! The same rules apply - even if you do not appreciate it - these are the laws that apply to one and all who marry under the auspices of Canonical rule :-
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banns_of_marriage

    We may be in the 21st century, but the same rules apply. Which also mean that a church is OPEN TO ALL - including during what you may consider to be a private ceremony.
  • jaylee3
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    thorsoak wrote: »
    No - they don't! The same rules apply - even if you do not appreciate it - these are the laws that apply to one and all who marry under the auspices of Canonical rule :-
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banns_of_marriage

    We may be in the 21st century, but the same rules apply. Which also mean that a church is OPEN TO ALL - including during what you may consider to be a private ceremony.

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  • tea_lover
    tea_lover Posts: 8,261 Forumite
    A wedding isn't a private ceremony, I'm really surprised that people didn't know this.
  • heartbreak_star
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    I remember when I'd been with OH about 6 months, two of our friends got married...he was invited to ceremony, meal and reception but I only went to evening reception.

    Why?

    Because when they dished out the invites, the couple knew they were super-short on numbers (tiny church, small budget) so they didn't give him a +1, then when they realised we were properly together the bride had a chat with me and apologised. I told her she had no need to, and I had a great time at the reception (except for the bit where OH did off to a stag do "for an hour" and came back 3 hours later, but that's another story!) :)

    HBS x
    "I believe in ordinary acts of bravery, in the courage that drives one person to stand up for another."

    "It's easy to know what you're against, quite another to know what you're for."

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