question about wedding socials

[PeeluckyDuckee]

Is it a normal thing to do at socials (the ones hosting the social) to hold auctions and give out prizes? Do guests who go to the social bring gifts for the bride and groom as good gesture? Just curious, thx.

Plucky

 

[PeeluckyDuckee]

^

 

[PeeluckyDuckee]

lol, feel like I'm in the FS/FT forums

 

[PeeluckyDuckee]

nobody here knows anything about wedding socials? never been to one before?

 

[Carbo]

My gift at wedding affairs is always the same: the name of a good divorce attorney for the groom. He'll be needing it.

 

[PeeluckyDuckee]

lol

 

[Lalakai]

It really depends on the couple getting married and what they consider "normal" occurrances for weddings. I've done photos for many weddings/socials and seen pretty much everything. Generally though it is considered in good taste to bring a gift. Ask if they've registered anywhere or if they have specifics. For couples that might be getting married for a second time (divorces), they don't need gifts and may not even want money; in that case offer to bring a dish to pass or possibly consider a very good bottle of champagne or whiskey. I have seen the wedding party (groom's men and maids of honor) auctioned off for dancing but that's the only type of auction.

don't be shy about asking questions to get a better idea of what to do. Socials tend to be more relaxed and laid back with the main intent of having a good time for friends and family as they celebrate with the newly weds.

ps- if you really want to have fun, offer to do a stint as the bartender; best place to meet the people and have an excuse to talk to the ladies.

hope this helps

 

[911paramedic]

My gift at wedding affairs is always the same: the name of a good divorce attorney for the groom. He'll be needing it.


hehehe, pre-paid legal services

 

[HappyPuppy]

I've never heard of a wedding social. Is it some kind of cultural or foreign thing? For some reason any event with the word "social" in the title doesn't get me excited. Party, blowout and reception are words attached to event names that I have found to usually produce a really great time.

 

[melly]

Are you from the south or a tiny small town? I've never heard of wedding socials before...wedding showers, yes. It's for the females though. they come over, play games, talk dish and gossip, eat finger fooods, open presents. The guys get jack shizzit! Then of course as you know, there can be a Jack and Jill which is a combined male/female party and the guests bring gifts also.