# The Wedding's Off! {Updated: I'm wed!\] **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [September 16, 2021, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761 "2021-09-16T15:48:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/22 "2021-09-16T17:43:09Z")
I’m sorry it’s called off. I got married during the Rodney King riots in LA, so I completely sympathize. Happy Anniversary and I hope next year’s fete is a great one! ---
**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/23 "2021-09-16T17:54:42Z")
Congrats [this past Feb on the day I was getting a partial [proctocolectomy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proctocolectomy), and yes it is as unpleasant as it sounds on our 30th wedding anniversary. Happy anniversary to us.] I would have considered setting out a decorative table with individually packaged slices of wedding cake, favors and seeing if one could swap all the regular booze for the individual [glasses of wine](http://www.copadivino.com), and letting all the invitees come and get wedding take out. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/24 "2021-09-16T18:07:37Z")
So sorry to hear that, **Miller**. So many happy plans have been ruined by this fucking plague. But thankfully your situation isn’t nearly as bad as the title had me thinking! 😲 I’d say drown your sorrows in the surplus booze and think about how sweet the celebration will be when it FINALLY happens! ---
**Author:** ![Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mundane_super_hero/32/6304_2.png) [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/25 "2021-09-16T18:18:24Z")
> [@tricoteuse](#): > > Ok, you got me. I love you guys! Please don’t think I don’t. OP, in the coming years, may you spend a dozen hours apologizing to your bride… leading to millions and millions of hours of make-up-sex. ( Microwave hell… I should have sent as a gift a barrel of lube…! ) ---
**Author:** ![DemonTree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demontree/32/8646_2.png) [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/26 "2021-09-16T19:43:37Z")
Damn, that sucks. Congratulations on getting married, though. We had to postpone our own (very small) wedding celebration due to reasonable suspicion, but at least no one was coming from far away. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/27 "2021-09-16T20:13:43Z")
Shit, that’s awful. I’m sorry you’re dealing with that, and hoping your uncle (?) is okay. I’ll fantasize about blowdarting antivaxxers with Pfizer on your behalf. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/28 "2021-09-16T20:19:11Z")
So sorry, **Miller**. That really does suck, but you did the right (and smart) thing. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2021, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/29 "2021-09-16T22:30:04Z")
Sorry to hear this, @Miller. Look at it this way, you’ll have a good story to tell for the rest of your life. And, could someone please explain this post to me? I seriously do not understand it: > [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](#): > > Wait a minute! Rip into the “Open Bar”? That bar isn’t actually free you know. Every bottle opened comes out of the pocket of the bride and the groom. They’re out of pocket on that. > > Op, do the poor beset Bride and Groom know that you’re having a good old time on their dime? Just how do you intend to pay them back…? I think you owe them an apology. /s ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/30 "2021-09-17T01:54:42Z")
Right after the last period, spoilered, is /s, indicating sarcasm. ---
**Author:** ![Esprise\_Me](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprise_me/32/2947_2.png) [@Esprise\_Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprise_Me)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/31 "2021-09-17T02:01:23Z")
Isn’t there some old superstition about rain or other mishaps on the wedding day being a good omen for the marriage, or something? I’d say you guys are in the running for Greatest Marriage of All Time! Sorry about your ruined celebration, again. Best I could do. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/32 "2021-09-17T09:33:31Z")
Ah, I did not see that hidden /s. That helps, but only a little. My brain still will not correlate the post to what was posted in the OP. It’s ok, though, I’ve decided to carry on with my life the best I can. 🙂 mmm ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/33 "2021-09-17T11:15:01Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > Of course, but also chemically true.\* At least those alcohols we drink. I tend to think of it as more of a _solvent_. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/34 "2021-09-17T12:35:10Z")
Look on the bright side – You’ve got another celebration to plan! ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/35 "2021-09-17T14:16:12Z")
In the vast scheme of things, weddings don’t matter. Marriages do. If you’re happy in the marriage, then the wedding can take place anytime in the future. If you have to wait for your fifth anniversary to have a great shindig, you’ll enjoy it just as much as if it happened when it should have. Enjoy your lives together, regardless of when you get to have your reception. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/36 "2021-09-17T14:25:10Z")
Hear, hear! ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/37 "2021-09-17T14:28:31Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > Look on the bright side – You’ve got another celebration to plan! Spoken like someone who either never has had to plan a wedding, or is clinically deranged. ---
**Author:** ![Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mundane_super_hero/32/6304_2.png) [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/38 "2021-09-17T18:18:29Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > Ah, I did not see that hidden /s. > > That helps, but only a little. My brain still will not correlate the post to what was posted in the OP. > > It’s ok, though, I’ve decided to carry on with my life the best I can. 🙂 > > mmm To be fair, I saw it payed out as a cute scene between the Bride and Groom. Bride - “The Groom’s going to be mad at you for opening that bottle.” Groom - “The Bride is going to be mad at you for helping…” \< stage note- point at her drink > Bride - “What say we don’t tell them…?” \< Bride moves towards Groom \> \< Scene \> \< Cut to Hallmark Movie Logo \> ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/39 "2021-09-18T04:19:58Z")
Congrats on the marriage! Wow, that sucks. I hope your uncle and your mom are okay. If they get symptoms, consider getting monoclonal antibodies. Yikes. Wishing you many happy returns, and a nice celebration in your future. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/40 "2021-09-18T16:26:20Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > At least Alcohol is a solution. ISWYDT. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2021, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761/41 "2021-09-19T06:55:30Z")
Thanks for the condolences and congratulations, everyone. So far, none of us are sick. We’ve got appointments at a local testing location Monday. My uncle’s doing fine. He’s vaccinated, and hasn’t had any symptoms worse than a bit of a sniffle. He’s pretty sure he knows who gave it to him, though, and that anti-vax asshole is in the hospital right now. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weddings-off-updated-im-wed/950761.md?page=3)