# Advice for newlyweds (question prompts needed) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 31, 2011, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-newlyweds-question-prompts-needed/594792 "2011-08-31T22:13:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2011, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-newlyweds-question-prompts-needed/594792/1 "2011-08-31T22:13:04Z")
Saturday, I’m hosting a wedding shower for a dear friend. Now, this is far from a traditional shindig (her maid of honor, for instance, is a straight dude…which is why I’m throwing this party :p) and the whole party leans more toward delicious food-drink- and good company kick back than traditional wedding party. The party is completely coed. So, no silly wedding games that we all freaking hate anyway. Yay! 😃 \*\* The one thing I’d like to do, though, is pretty simple. I got custom stationary with their names and the date of the shower on it. I’d like to have each guest write a little note to the couple, then I’m going to scan the notes in and make them a scrapbook of the shower with the notes, plus party photos, on a site like [Picaboo.](http://picaboo.com/) Cute, right? I figured it may be a good idea to have a little bowl of topics people can pull out if they need some help on what to write. I’d like some more traditional things, but silly and ridiculous are good too. So, Dopers, help me come up with some prompts, please! Examples: The one thing Bob and Sally should never let come between them would be. . . (something more serious) If Bob and Sally ever find themselves being chased by zombies, who should sacrifice the other and why? (something more silly) \*\*Just to clarify this point, the only “game” we have is a pinata filled with plastic booze bottles. Specifically, a pinata that looks like Kevin Smith. You see, friend was supposed to be married at the SmodCastle thing by Kev, but when the venue changed, insurance issues arose and- long story short- my friend was left scrambling to find a wedding venue 3 months out because Kev cancelled. So, since Kev has now lost two major fans, I figured she and the groom might like the opportunity to beat the shit out of a paper mache Kevin Smith. ---
**Author:** ![NinetyWt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/cc9497/32.png) [@NinetyWt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinetyWt)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2011, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-newlyweds-question-prompts-needed/594792/2 "2011-08-31T22:21:41Z")
Something I’d like to watch Bob and Sally do together is … I’d like to see Bob and Sally dress for Halloween as … That kind of thing? ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2011, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-newlyweds-question-prompts-needed/594792/3 "2011-08-31T22:22:59Z")
> [@NinetyWt](#): > > Something I’d like to watch Bob and Sally do together is … > > I’d like to see Bob and Sally dress for Halloween as … > > That kind of thing? Yup. Or just general life/marriage advice prompts, too. Some mushy lovey things mixed in with silly are good, especially since Grandma will be there :). ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-newlyweds-question-prompts-needed/594792/4 "2011-09-01T00:38:34Z")
> [@DiosaBellissima](#): > > \*\ ***Just to clarify this point, the only “game” we have is a pinata filled with plastic booze bottles.** Specifically, a pinata that looks like Kevin Smith. You see, friend was supposed to be married at the SmodCastle thing by Kev, but when the venue changed, insurance issues arose and- long story short- my friend was left scrambling to find a wedding venue 3 months out because Kev cancelled. So, since Kev has now lost two major fans, I figured she and the groom might like the opportunity to beat the shit out of a paper mache Kevin Smith. I am concerned that the booze bottles might break. Have you tested this idea? How about "One thing Bob and Sally should do every day is … " ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-newlyweds-question-prompts-needed/594792/5 "2011-09-01T16:05:37Z")
> [@Avarie537](#): > > I am concerned that the booze bottles might break. Have you tested this idea? > > How about "One thing Bob and Sally should do every day is … " Plastic, my friend. Trust me, we put a lot of thought into this heh. ---
**Author:** ![SmellMyWort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SmellMyWort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmellMyWort)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-newlyweds-question-prompts-needed/594792/6 "2011-09-01T17:38:23Z")
Make sure you record the pinata beating and send it to Kevin Smith. He might think it’s funny. As for advice: “The key to a long and happy marriage is…” ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-newlyweds-question-prompts-needed/594792/7 "2011-09-01T20:24:47Z")
> [@SmellMyWort](#): > > Make sure you record the pinata beating and send it to Kevin Smith. He might think it’s funny… Ooooh! Definitely!! 😛 “Bob and Sally should try \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ing together.” Howzat? ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-newlyweds-question-prompts-needed/594792/8 "2011-09-01T20:29:24Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Ooooh! Definitely!! 😛 > > “Bob and Sally should try \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ing together.” > > Howzat? Ha! Love it. Keep 'em coming 😃 ---
**Author:** ![all1966](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c89c15/32.png) [@all1966](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/all1966)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-newlyweds-question-prompts-needed/594792/9 "2011-09-01T21:28:12Z")
When gearing up for a knock down drag out fight, Bob and Sally should try to first consider \_\_\_\_\_ before throwing themselves all in. When discussing finances or other controversial topics, Bob and Sally should first \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. If and when kids come along, Bob and Sally should plan to always make time for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Howze that? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![The\_Doughnut\_Thief](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8edcca/32.png) [@The\_Doughnut\_Thief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Doughnut_Thief)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-newlyweds-question-prompts-needed/594792/10 "2011-09-02T01:26:14Z")
Since it’s a fun, non-traditional shower start the night with this [jewel.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvgYAwDORo4)