The Bouquet/Garter effect.
So tomorrow I am attending another wedding. Back to back weekends of weddings. Last weekend, when it came to that time, the wedding reception ritual, I noticed something. When it was time to throw the bouquet, there were a fair amount of single women ready to catch it. When it was time for us guys to catch the garter, there weren’t too many of us single guys to try and catch the “prize”. Seemed like everyone was married already except for the teens and a couple of us guys.
This got me thinking, the older I get, the more weddings I go to, who will be the lone guy catching the garter. Sure, I’m definitely in no hurry to tie the knot, but should I be. I don’t think so. Then, you get those questions at the reception, “How about you Jeff? When are you getting married?” I think to myself, are you seriously asking me this question. I’m single, hell, I’m not even looking. And I’m fine with that.
So, another wedding tomorrow. Third wheeling it again. But insanely, a wedding w/~450+ guests. So, I figure I’ll be lost in the crowd, which I generally seem to be. Not going to draw needless attention to myself (unless alcohol is involved, then all bets are off). I’ll sit there with friends, toasting to the happy newlyweds. Another good man down. Who’s next? Not me.
I’m just sayin’©
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