Home & Garden I have an invitation on my fridge......GD advice required

[Messenger]

An wedding invitation arrived the other day' my sister-in-law's best friend is getting married.

It went on the fridge and I paid it no mind until this morning, when I checked the date.

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Grand Final Day.

I told my wife that if I had a ticket to the Grand Final*, I would not be going. She gave me a look that only a wife could give; the "I promised to spend my entire life caring for you and this is what I get in return you feckless imbecile" look.

This is not a family member getting married, I should be able to go to the GF if I choose. Shouldn't I?













* inb4 "You aren't going to the GF". We'll see.

 

[Crimson Azure]

Sister in laws best friend is nothing to you family wise, its like a friend of a friend. Are you close with her? I would suggest no by the fact you referred to her as the sister in laws friend.

Grand final.

 

[frantelle]

The only factor you need to consider is your relationship with your wife and if she expects you to go so she isn't by herself/embarrassed etc. You have no obligation to the bride to attend the wedding

 

[Byron_Clanger]

Grand Final, end of story

 

[RoosterLad]

Grand Final quite easily, it shouldn't even be a discussion.

 

[RU_]

Grand Final. No question's asked.

 

[Caesar]

Your sister-in-law's best friend? I bet the bride would be ecstatic to hear that she can save a couple of hundred dollars by eliminating a hanger-on she probably didn't want to invite in the first place (no offence).

Sell it to your wife that way - that you were only invited out of protocol because you're married to her, and you not being there is actually better for everyone.

If that fails, just point out that it's more likely that the bride will get remarried at some point in the future than it is that you'll obtain another Grand Final ticket.

 

[RU_]

Hes a smart man ^.

 

[Messenger]

Your sister-in-law's best friend? I bet the bride would be ecstatic to hear that she can save a couple of hundred dollars by eliminating a hanger-on she probably didn't want to invite in the first place (no offence).

None taken.

Good point; I'm actually doing the bride a favour.

 

[rideclutch]

I thought people were supposed to avoid scheduling weddings on Grand Final day so this sort of thing didn't happen .

Go to the footy mate. Your wife will forgive you, (eventually) but could you forgive yourself for missing the Grand Final if you had a ticket?

 

[wmvaux]

Who's stupid enough to have a wedding on Grand Final day?

Grand Final day is my Christmas Day, would someone have a wedding on Christmas Day? No... so, they either change the date or I wouldn't be there. If it was held say 12:00 I'd go, but would be back to see the game.

 

[Simon_Nesbit]

None taken.

Good point; I'm actually doing the bride.

In that case, I'd choose the Grand Final.

 

[Messenger]

I thought people were supposed to avoid scheduling weddings on Grand Final day so this sort of thing didn't happen .

Go to the footy mate. Your wife will forgive you, (eventually) but could you forgive yourself for missing the Grand Final if you had a ticket?

Who's stupid enough to have a wedding on Grand Final day?

Grand Final day is my Christmas Day, would someone have a wedding on Christmas Day? No... so, they either change the date or I wouldn't be there. If it was held say 12:00 I'd go, but would be back to see the game.

Essendon supporter.

 

[grizzlym]

Would it help if I wrote a note to your wife, Messy?

But, seriously:

Undoubtedly, the angle I would take is that they are being unbelievably selfish in holding their wedding on that day. I mean, sure, it's supposed to be their happiest day, but they shouldn't make every male in the joint, and I dare say a few females too, so unhappy in the process. Therefore, you would be doing them, nay everyone in the joint, a huge favour by not being there because you're a caring kind of guy and you wouldn't be sharing any freakin' love around. I would remind them that it's their fault and they put you in an impossible situation, that there was nothing you would rather do than share their happy day, but you feared poisoning it.

Yadda, yadda.

Let me know how you get on with the wife - I'll have the couch made up if you need it.

 

[beez]

If you can't reason with your wife, just tell her to read this thread.

 

[Hard Ball Get]

Grand Final every day of the week.

Even if you go for Gold Coast and they aren't even close to playing on the big day the answer is watch the Grand Final.


What kind of a ******** gets married on Grand Final day?

 

[Fevola99]

If they didn't realise the grand final was in October this year then don't go, but if they did know and chose that date anyway then don't go and send them a card telling them to get ****ed.

 

[halfback dasher]

An wedding invitation arrived the other day' my sister-in-law's best friend is getting married.

It went on the fridge and I paid it no mind until this morning, when I checked the date.

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Grand Final Day.

I told my wife that if I had a ticket to the Grand Final*, I would not be going. She gave me a look that only a wife could give; the "I promised to spend my entire life caring for you and this is what I get in return you feckless imbecile" look.

This is not a family member getting married, I should be able to go to the GF if I choose. Shouldn't I?













* inb4 "You aren't going to the GF". We'll see.

For you too even ask is a massive let down for me * face palm and walks off shacking head*

 

[Northworth]

Even if the Hawks aren't in the GF - you are entirely within your rights to just want that day free to watch the game on TV and unwind. To me - it is just ridiculous to consider NOT watching a GF

How can someone be so selfish to schedule a wedding on that day. Half the guests will be male and will be glowering throughout the day


I got married this year and can honestly say that Caesar is right. The couple wont mind if you don't go.....

do something nice and send a lovely note thanking them for the invitation but that you have a prior commitment on that day... but that your wife would love to attend.

It is a win-win

 

[Quivorir]

Grand Final > Than everything. Especially if your team is in it.

Don't understand why idiots have a wedding in footy season at all, let alone finals.

note: I am in the same boat, thankfully though its just a prelim.

 

[Caesar]

I thought people were supposed to avoid scheduling weddings on Grand Final day so this sort of thing didn't happen .

Who's stupid enough to have a wedding on Grand Final day?

What kind of a ******** gets married on Grand Final day?

How can someone be so selfish to schedule a wedding on that day.

Don't understand why idiots have a wedding in footy season at all, let alone finals.

Gotta laugh... only in Victoria would a wedding on the day of a footy match get this sort of response.

 

[wmvaux]

Essendon supporter.

They probably booked it last year too

 

[wmvaux]

Gotta laugh... only in Victoria would a wedding on the day of a footy match get this sort of response.

Yeah I don't care who's playing, as I said it's my Christmas day and the whole family knows it, I even put in a leave form for work in case I get rostered to work. I either go to the Grand Final or watch it at home.

 

[Hard Ball Get]

Yeah I don't care who's playing, as I said it's my Christmas day and the whole family knows it, I even put in a leave form for work in case I get rostered to work. I either go to the Grand Final or watch it at home.

Easily, without a shadow of a doubt; Best day of the year.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

I've had a similar dilemna this year aswell, a friend of my wife is getting married on GF day. We live in Scotland though so no blame falls on them...

Wife has allowed me to (if the Hawks make it) fly home for the game AND miss the wedding... Result.

If the Hawks dont make it Im allowed to miss the wedding for a party at our place anyway.

Though I had the 'we live in your shitty country' line to seal the deal, not sure how you are going to wrangle this one OP....