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Am I being an a**hole groomsman?

post #1 of 31
3/27/08 at 10:57am
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I am in a lifelong friend's wedding this summer and must wear the ugliest monstrosity of an outfit known to man (which was, of course, carefully selected by the bride). Can I change as soon as they exchange "I do"s, or would that be terribly rude?

For the curious, the get-up consists of a baggy linen shirt (worn untucked), baggy linen/rayon pants, and--transgression of transgressions!--flip flops, all in off-white. It's an outdoor but not a beach wedding. So you see, I can't really use the "slip into something more comfortable" excuse because I already look like I'm about to go into a Boca Raton Home Depot.
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post #2 of 31
3/27/08 at 11:01am
You would be the life-support system for an asshole if you were to change. Suck it up, the day is not about you.
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post #3 of 31
3/27/08 at 11:05am
I'd say there is not much you can do about it.

I wouldnt want to have to wear the rayon pants and flip flops either, but I say just suck it up for the day. (and the last thing you want to do is cause grief for your buddy. He has enough on his mind)

Really, the day is about them not you. If you dont want to wear the outfit... dont be a groomsman???

K
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post #4 of 31
3/27/08 at 11:08am
You could add a pirate eyepatch and tie a bright red scarf around your waist when you get drunk later. Call everybody "matey," growl "ahoy" as a greeting, and do a leprechaun dance in your bare feet.
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post #5 of 31
3/27/08 at 11:20am
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You would be the life-support system for an asshole if you were to change. Suck it up, the day is not about you.

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Originally Posted by VKK3450 View Post
I'd say there is not much you can do about it.

I wouldnt want to have to wear the rayon pants and flip flops either, but I say just suck it up for the day. (and the last thing you want to do is cause grief for your buddy. He has enough on his mind)

Really, the day is about them not you. If you dont want to wear the outfit... dont be a groomsman???

K

Good points, both of you. Lesson learned.


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You could add a pirate eyepatch and tie a bright red scarf around your waist when you get drunk later. Call everybody "matey," growl "ahoy" as a greeting, and do a leprechaun dance in your bare feet.
They're both religious types, so no booze unless I snuck it in in my voluminous pants. Sigh.
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post #6 of 31
3/27/08 at 11:25am
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They're both religious types, so no booze unless I snuck it in in my voluminous pants. Sigh.

Now you neglected to mention this!! I feel you would be justified in holding out on the groomsman outfit in exchange for alcohol at the reception. If they refuse, then go along with it, but your duty as a groomsman in flip flops would be to spike the punch with massive amounts of booze.

Dont let them get away with flip flops and Rayon at a teetotaler wedding

K
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post #7 of 31
3/27/08 at 11:37am
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Suck it up, the day is not about you.

+1
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post #8 of 31
3/27/08 at 11:56am
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They're both religious types, so no booze unless I snuck it in in my voluminous pants. Sigh.

Remind them that Jesus turned water into wine... at a wedding, no less.

It was his first miracle, and also his most kick-ass.
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post #9 of 31
3/27/08 at 12:42pm
I would use the opportunity to drink more.
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post #10 of 31
3/27/08 at 1:18pm
You can drink, spill, jump in the pool, etc. Disposable wedding attire !
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post #11 of 31
3/27/08 at 2:07pm
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I would use the opportunity to drink more.

1. suck it up

2. get drunk, sleep with a bride'smaid in the bathroom

3. have fun
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post #12 of 31
3/27/08 at 2:14pm
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Originally Posted by globetrotter View Post
1. suck it up

2. get drunk, sleep with a bride'smaid in the bathroom

3. have fun

I don't think it's that kind of party. See the no-alcohol religious part. Bridesmaids are probably prudes.

In general, I don't get Christians who abstain from alcohol. Jesus, wedding, water to wine, hello.
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post #13 of 31
3/27/08 at 2:18pm
Sounds like an opportunity for back hoes and battery acid.
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post #14 of 31
3/27/08 at 2:35pm
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I don't think it's that kind of party. See the no-alcohol religious part. Bridesmaids are probably prudes.

In general, I don't get Christians who abstain from alcohol. Jesus, wedding, water to wine, hello.

that's what flasks are for......
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post #15 of 31
3/27/08 at 3:07pm
Just to echo what's been said: suck it up, bring a flask, let loose.
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