iDo take Twitter and Facebook…

[almostwitty]

Various websites have poured scorn on a groom who updated his Facebook/Twitter accounts as soon as he got married.

The thing is … I think it’s a mildly neat idea. In my ridiculous fantasy head of how I get married (and bearing in mind the fact I’d have friends/family on three continents who would probably want to see it happen, purely as ‘Finally, he got off his arse’ witnesses as opposed to anything else), I’d have to broadcast the proceedings via webcams and the like anyway. So I might as well use Facebook / Twitter as well. Hell, I might as well have plasma screens that unveil themselves as the deed is done reflecting the changed status update, and let people #hashtag about how great the catering was.

Then again, having been to about ten incredibly luxurious weddings (to my head) over the years in castles, manor houses, country estates, remote Welsh chapels on hillsides, museums, an old college – and registry offices – I’m also of the opinion that:

• I don’t need no stinkin’ wedding photographers. They’re good, but very pricey for it. At least half the audience would be Chinese, after all, and therefore come with ridiculously large and expensive D-SLR cameras. I would, however, need a shepherd to herd everyone together for the required joint photo shoots.
• I may need a film cameraperson – but at least ten of my friends know how to shoot video. Or I could just wear a helmetcam.
• Flowers. Pah. Who needs them?
• Who needs a banquet? Pah. Give me a buffet!
• Who needs a disco? Pub quiz, that’s the way to go! Or maybe Rock Band, or Dance Dance Revolution…

Of course, I may not be the one who has a final say in these matters…

Mirrored from almost witty.

Comments

[keptwench.livejournal.com]

:) Wear a tie with a camera hidden it in, or a boutonniere. Think James Bond. See? You do need flowers. The bride might like a bouquet too. Those of us of the female persuasion do occasionally like a few flowers or other small token as a symbol of your appreciation. :)

Hubby and I went to the US equivalent of the registry office first thing in the morning. Went home & did what you'd expect most newlyweds to do when they're alone. ;) Then he went to work for the latter half of the day.. they were nearing the end of some project that week and he needed to be there. His co workers did give him some grief over that; we were amused. :)

I don't see where posting on FB or Twitter immediately after is such a bad thing. Heck, folks have gotten married over the net by way of video cameras and telephones before now. Some people need to get over themselves.

[almostwitty]

I told you, that voodoo doll won't work...

[keptwench.livejournal.com]

*grins* if that was my purse, I'd say lube. ;)