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Rant of the day... | by JG1 | 2004-05-11 08:49:57 |
| Every bride says she won't get cranky |
by crash_ |
2004-05-11 10:35:30 |
and then they do. Most of the stress that brings it on is not from planning but from the crap a bride takes from her family---"I won't come if so-and-so is invited", "so-and-so has special dietary needs", "my small children need to be there so they can enjoy the experience", etc. The only way to truly avoid the stress of the event is just to elope. The other option is to vent the stress by telling off all the folks who are royal pain in the butts right before you walk down the aisle. That works wonders on pushy mothers.
In your sitation I advise that you graciously decline the invitation to be in the wedding ceremony, but offer instead to help with the reception (serving punch and/or cake) or hand out the programs. If your sister asks why, just smile and explain that unfortunately your financial situation just doesn't allow you to participate as much as you would like to, and you would not want to ruin her special day by not being able to give her the bridal shower she deserves, etc. Make sure you are sweet, gracious, and polite about it--even if you really don't feel that way. One of two things is going to happen. If your sister really wants you to be by her side, she will discreetly help with your expenses. If she could care less, then you will be serving up punch to guests. The possibility exists that she could get ticked at you for screwing up her plans, but relax. After the honeymoon when her judgement is no longer clouded, brides tend to forget those things.
Either way, it gets you out of planning the bridal shower. |
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