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Um... I am a guy and I planned my entire wedding (and it went off without a hitch). BTW - this whole attitude that it's the bride's day and the groom is just a decoration is old, trite, and quite frankly, offensive.
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I know the OP said he ran it by the wedding planner at the church, but I think it might be worth bringing it up to the priest performing the ceremony as well just to cover all of the bases. Good luck!! |
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Sorry you feel this way. Glad it all worked out for you.
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You gotta point there Neil!
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Better or worse than wearing shorts on stage?
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yes Same here. Our music director is pretty opened for suggestions and very easy to work with. as long as they are in the realm. the OCP catalog is where 99% of the music comes from, and it is loaded with a lot of great contemporary christian music. Stay in those lanes and it's usually all good. |
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Remember, the rule is always dress a step above your audience, so shorts are fine, if the gig is at the beach, or a nudist colony.
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lol - way to completely miss the point, but... Okie dokie
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Us male types need to stick together in this "it's all about the bride" BS.
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I probably did. I'm not a smart person.
It is really cool what you did, planning a wedding. I could never anything like that (like, seriously). |
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FWIW some of us barely remember our weddings, much less the rigamarole of who we shouldn’t invite and which dish we should we offer at the reception: the chicken or pork? A lucky few have only had one. Some have decided to roll the dice several times. Half of us come up with double sixes and end up paying the ex back for the cost of the wedding - and then some.
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Hello Again Everyone,
OP here. I sincerely appreciate all of your help. Well, except for the tan pants part, but that's a whole other thing... A couple points I'd like to make about this whole thing then I am asking the Mods to close this thread. I have been friends with the family of the bride for longer than the bride has been alive. They're some of my closest friends. I didn't state earlier how close so I completely understand, even if I don't agree with, many of the comments regarding the Mothers of the bride and groom. I was asked to play at the wedding and I am honored to have been asked. I am NOT being paid for this and I wouldn't accept any money if it was offered. This is my gift to the bride and groom. Yes there is some family dynamics involved but I am staying very clear of all of that and, at the request of my friend (mother of the bride) I am sending the "new" list to the happy couple. They're very open to any changes I make to the list they sent me (compiled by the mother of the groom) A song I recommended prior to any lists being compiled was "The Wedding Song" by Paul S. The church's wedding person at the church basically told the couple they could choose whatever they want for music so it seems to be a very non-traditional Catholic Church but I also take that to mean traditional music would also be welcomed. Weddings are very emotional events and when it comes down to it, as many of you have clearly stated, it's ALL about the bride and groom and their commitment and love for one another. I sincerely appreciate the passion and wisdom of the AGF members who have chimed in with their advice and stories and I hope my request to close this thread won't upset anyone on the forum. I just feel it's getting a little out of hand and I've received what I've asked for so I feel it's time to move on. If any of my comments above have upset or insulted anyone here, please accept my profound apologies. I think I have what I need. Thank you all again, PJ
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