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P: 7/13/2008 9:08:10 AM
BrilliantNikki Rough Rock Total Posts: 45 Last Post: 11/29/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2007	.... because I was the only one out there. How embarrassing. FF's coworker got hitched yesterday and as the night wound down the DJ called for all the single ladies to come to the dance floor. I waited and waited (hmm... I sense a theme) for anyone else to go out there first, until finally the bride who knows I'm "single" finally grabbed me by the arm and dragged me out there. Please note that I am not upset with her at all and she was not targeting me solely. Apparently there should have been some more single ladies at the reception but they were MIA for the bouquet toss. Anyway, needless to say I got lots of "so your next..." and "what's the hold up honey?..." which I found really awkward since I don't actually know any of these people. HOWEVER - despite the tension in the air I think that having it so blatantly pointed out that we aren't married yet might have finally gotten things to click in FF's head! Unfortunately, he wasn't the only "single" guy up there for the garter toss. So not a whole lot of point to this post ... I just knew you would understand. Potius sero quam nunquam....
Posted: 7/13/2008 9:08:10 AM

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P: 7/13/2008 11:31:31 AM
chocolatefudge Cut Rock Total Posts: 378 Last Post: 4/27/2009 Member Since: 10/28/2007	Your post made me laugh Nikki!! I'd take it as a good omen and you will be next
Posted: 7/13/2008 11:31:31 AM

P: 7/13/2008 2:22:43 PM
swedish bean Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,876 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 3/24/2008	omg geez.. I'd die.
Posted: 7/13/2008 2:22:43 PM

P: 7/13/2008 2:25:34 PM
LegalGal Rough Rock Total Posts: 47 Last Post: 9/28/2008 Member Since: 12/10/2007	Hahahaha, oh do I understand...we had a long run of weddings in the past few years and I caught the bouquet THREE times! Including once when I just stood there and it hit me. In my case, third time was the charm and FI proposed soon after! But you can imagine the teasing and questions we got every time!
Posted: 7/13/2008 2:25:34 PM

P: 7/13/2008 5:09:25 PM
cutiegirl84 Cut Rock Total Posts: 135 Last Post: 2/2/2009 Member Since: 3/17/2008	Wow that's rough! What is with people and weddings that makes them ask when you are getting married? Geesh. I'm sure it will happen soon though, your FF is definitely aware of it!
Posted: 7/13/2008 5:09:25 PM

P: 7/14/2008 6:02:27 AM
kittybean Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,070 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/2/2008	Aaahhhhhhh the dreaded bouquet toss! Apparently engaged girls are not off the hook and still "single" for the purposes of this horrible ritual, so I got to "try" to catch the bouquet twice this weekend. (I purposely did not catch it either time.) Nikki, I feel so much empathy for you. I'd say laugh it off, take it as a good omen, and keep those beautiful flowers on your desk at work for the next week.
Posted: 7/14/2008 6:02:27 AM

P: 7/14/2008 6:49:47 AM
allycat0303 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,928 Last Post: 11/15/2009 Member Since: 11/19/2004	Oh geez that's embarassing. There's no two ways around that. I am definitely not doing a bouqeut or garter toss at my wedding. I remember being at a wedding many, many years ago, and I was so embarassed when they tried to herd me over (I refused) I think something must have clicked in your fiancé's head though. Hope it brings you some engagement good vibes!
Posted: 7/14/2008 6:49:47 AM

P: 7/14/2008 9:00:47 AM
fiery Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,107 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 5/18/2008	You are a lot nicer than I am. If a bride were to do that to me, I would be beyond upset. How dare she??? What if you dont want to get marriedshes just assuming that every woman in the world has this huge desire to get married and she put you on display. Now you obviously want to get married but what a mean thing to do. Its one thing to run up there by yourself ready to take that bouquet and claim this year as yoursand a whole other to have someone drag you out there. Im convinced that once women get their rings and become a bride, they forget about all the embarrassment they had to go through when they were a LIW. Sorry you can tell this is a sour subject for me LOL
Posted: 7/14/2008 9:00:47 AM

P: 7/14/2008 10:15:33 AM
BrilliantNikki Rough Rock Total Posts: 45 Last Post: 11/29/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2007	Date: 7/13/2008 2:25:34 PM Author: LegalGal Hahahaha, oh do I understand...we had a long run of weddings in the past few years and I caught the bouquet THREE times! Including once when I just stood there and it hit me. In my case, third time was the charm and FI proposed soon after! But you can imagine the teasing and questions we got every time! THIS made me laugh! Anyway, this is my third time (in a row!!) catching the bouquet also! So hopefully the same rings (pun intended) true for me! Maybe three times is a charm?! Potius sero quam nunquam....
Posted: 7/14/2008 10:15:33 AM

P: 7/14/2008 1:30:58 PM
parrot tulips Cut Rock Total Posts: 324 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 2/13/2007	The first in my group of friends knew how much people hated the bouquet and garter toss. So...the wedding planner suggested a little bribe. The bridal party went around whispering into the ears of all the young unmarrieds that there was a $100 attached to the bouquet/garter. Boy oh boy! I have never seen so many people dive for the bouquet & garter like that! The only frustrating part - the guests that caught the bouquet & garter were already married.
Posted: 7/14/2008 1:30:58 PM

P: 7/14/2008 2:50:48 PM
Pushin40 Cut Rock Total Posts: 272 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 4/11/2008	OMG I HATE THE BOUQUET! Partially cus I'm pushin40.....I mean how many times can I actually catch that thing, plus the older I get the less single women are at these weddings! It's always like ME, GRANDMA and a few 12 years olds! Jeesh.... I admit: I hide at this point.......and so does SO (who is pushin50). It's just way beyond ridiculous now!! I feel for ya!
Posted: 7/14/2008 2:50:48 PM

P: 7/14/2008 5:04:04 PM
choro72 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,442 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 2/11/2008	Wow, you are so easy going. I would have embarrassed myself by stomping my feet refusing to go step up.
Posted: 7/14/2008 5:04:04 PM

P: 7/14/2008 5:26:06 PM
trillionaire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,125 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/19/2008	I would have just tapped her on the shoulder and stuck out my hand. Why would she even throw it? I am pretty anti-bouquet toss, but if SO catches the garter this weekend, I might be forced to make an effort for the bouquet, only because I don't want him "garter dancing" with anyone but me! ******************************** Engaged: 7/18/09! Elopement: 9/25/10, our 7th anniversary! * Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look past the imperfections *
Posted: 7/14/2008 5:26:06 PM

P: 7/14/2008 6:16:05 PM
Izzy03 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 514 Last Post: 11/14/2009 Member Since: 12/10/2007	There should be some law placed against bouquet tossing! Hopefully your SO got the hint!
Posted: 7/14/2008 6:16:05 PM

P: 7/14/2008 8:23:03 PM
BrilliantNikki Rough Rock Total Posts: 45 Last Post: 11/29/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2007	Date: 7/14/2008 5:26:06 PM Author: trillionaire I would have just tapped her on the shoulder and stuck out my hand. Why would she even throw it? LOL... good point. I don't know why she threw it, but I think it would have been hilarious if I had done what you described above. pushin40: LOL, it's people like you hiding off somewhere that leave people like me on the dance floor by my lonesome! But you offer sage advice, and the next time the DJ calls for single ladies, I might just dive under the 10 top! Potius sero quam nunquam....
Posted: 7/14/2008 8:23:03 PM

P: 7/15/2008 12:58:51 AM
LegalGal Rough Rock Total Posts: 47 Last Post: 9/28/2008 Member Since: 12/10/2007	Date: 7/14/2008 10:15:33 AM Author: BrilliantNikki Date: 7/13/2008 2:25:34 PM Author: LegalGal Hahahaha, oh do I understand...we had a long run of weddings in the past few years and I caught the bouquet THREE times! Including once when I just stood there and it hit me. In my case, third time was the charm and FI proposed soon after! But you can imagine the teasing and questions we got every time! THIS made me laugh! Anyway, this is my third time (in a row!!) catching the bouquet also! So hopefully the same rings (pun intended) true for me! Maybe three times is a charm?! Sending lots of dust your way...! :)
Posted: 7/15/2008 12:58:51 AM

P: 7/15/2008 11:43:25 AM
bensbride Ideal Rock Total Posts: 524 Last Post: 8/22/2009 Member Since: 1/16/2008	This is exactly why I'm vetoing the bouquet toss at our wedding. We might do the thing where you give it to the couple that's been married the longest. I refuse to drag people up there and make them try and catch a bouquet. Some little girls love it, I know...but I once had my name announced ON THE LOUD SPEAKER to please come try and catch the bouquet. I was horrified and vowed at that moment to never make someone else feel that way. "There's no place like home..."
Posted: 7/15/2008 11:43:25 AM

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