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Melly.Monkey
06-26-2007, 11:47 AM
Ok here's my deal... I'm new here, but I won't bore you with all the details of what I'm planning. Let's just say it's going to be very casual & yet (hopefully) still a blast. And for most things I've started planning there's tons of options and it just a matter of picking which we want to do. But this is one situation I can't find any recommendations for, so I'm turning to you:

My FH & I have gone to a couple of weddings since we've been engaged and both agree that we do not want to be interrupted from our meal to stand up and do "kissy face" in front of everybody. No glass clinking, no bells, we just don't want to do it. We're not big PDA kind of people... Though I am certain his family will attempt to try. So have any of you heard of or been to a reception with the same idea? Short of using only plastic silverware & cups, is there a cute way that I could put little plaques on the tables saying "We're not kissing for you, so don't bother"... except more politely? :winktongue: Or have a drastic consequence for doing so that would be humorous yet feasible?

When my cousin got married, before dinner she announced that when the glasses started clinking, if they didn't feel like kissing, they'd randomly pull out the RSVP cards, and the couple pulled would have to stand up and kiss instead. There was an audible groan, but it didn't stop the crowd from banging on their glasses, and the bride/groom still had to stop eating to pull it out & such.... And a friends wedding we went to, in order to get the bride & groom to kiss, you had to stand up, get the couple's attention, and kiss your partner first, and then they would do it themselves.... again, all were determined to get the newlyweds to stand up & show their stuff.

Hhhmmm... my creativity fizzles on this one.

WebLady
06-26-2007, 11:54 AM
I don't think there is really any etiquette on this, but ... You could try this variation of the "No kissing" thing; Don't want to do the kiss every time someone dings a glass or rings at your reception? Try this little twist; give the DJ/MC a list of couples names from your guest list. Every time someone dings a glass, the DJ can call out a name from the list and that couple would have to kiss instead. This will give you a fun way to take the heat off you, and after a couple of times people will probably stop altogether ;)

You might also try to spread the word through family and friends that you guys don't want to do this.

Good luck! I wouldn't want to do this either!

RevMatty
06-26-2007, 11:57 AM
Maybe try this:
Before you settle down to eat give one last kiss, so that the people at the reception, that didn't make it to the wedding, would be happy.
Just remember it's YOUR day, not there' and if you don't wat to suck face every 5 minutes and have a cold meal, then don't.

asm198
06-26-2007, 12:19 PM
I would just ignore the clinking glasses, but I've never been to a wedding where that's happened. However, I have read another way to discourage people. When someone would clink or ring, the bride and groom wouldn't kiss until the person stood up and sang a stanza of a song with the word 'kiss' in it.

Melly.Monkey
06-26-2007, 12:31 PM
I would just ignore the clinking glasses, but I've never been to a wedding where that's happened. However, I have read another way to discourage people. When someone would clink or ring, the bride and groom wouldn't kiss until the person stood up and sang a stanza of a song with the word 'kiss' in it.
Ha! That's clever & embarassing... I'll have to bounce that idea of the hubby. I wonder if that's drastic enough...



~PS~ Best wishes for Saturday!

asm198
06-26-2007, 12:48 PM
Ha! That's clever & embarassing... I'll have to bounce that idea of the hubby. I wonder if that's drastic enough...



~PS~ Best wishes for Saturday!

Thank you!