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By: Mike T.

Mike T. — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:07:19 +0000

I went to my cousin’s wedding with my daughter. We had fun and have some great photos in formal attire. There was a vodka & caviar ice sculpture which was out of this world – the event was in New Jersey.

It’s nice to be at these events if you care about the people. It seems like only yesterday I went to her Bat Mitzvah.

I’d try to be in the right frame of mind; focus on the wedding couple rather than my own situation – hopefully you can feel the love…

By: SDMktg

SDMktg — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:47:38 +0000

I've been to a few and declined a few for various reasons. My cousin got married 2 months after my separation. I should have skipped that one as I was happy for my cousin but miserable myself. (There are many odd stories from that wedding too) I was away on business when my stepsister got married and I took my kids and a date to my sister's wedding. It was fun but they were 4 and the sitter that was supposed to be at the reception cancelled at the last minute so I ended up watching them all night and my date got mad. I skipped my other stepsister's wedding because I had to work and I don't know her. Most recently I went to a friend's wedding with my girlfriend and it was a blast. I was really happy to see my friend and her new husband get married. I definitely believe that love is out there. It's just a little bit more complicated now. SDMktg´s last blog post...Sweet G's Shot of the Week - Scooby Snacks

By: Christy

Christy — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:17:58 +0000

I usually bring a girlfriend along with me to weddings, if I am not dating anyone at the time. Christy´s last blog post...Over $500 mark

By: Melissa LaMunyon

Melissa LaMunyon — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:52:25 +0000

God, going to a wedding alone is the *worst*... I've never been a single parent, but I took my baby to a wedding once by myself. I felt incredibly dumb--but that's just because the church was small and David crawled around the entire time. And, Rachel --I hear you! Trying to find weekend childcare for a wedding eight hours away, plus the cost of gas...glad you're staying in! Melissa LaMunyon´s last blog post...Of babies, begging and chocolate cupcakes

By: Barb

Barb — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:12:08 +0000

I went to a wedding with my son a few years ago when Ex and I were on a trial separation. It was one of those sappy Valentine's day weddings too! I think I would have been ok except that apparently some of my aunts had been gossiping about my dirty little secret so everyone there kept apologizing and feeling sorry for me and saying how proud they were of me for coming out in spite of my "situation." You can only take so much of that before you start to feel a little blue...of course I was driving my son and my mom so I couldn't even partake of a little liquid comfort. I've been invited to a wedding this weekend for one of my son's teachers. I haven't decided yet if I'm going or if I'll take a date or take the kids. If I go, I'll probably leave the kids behind just to get a break but I feel a little strange taking a date at this point (middle of the divorce). I'll probably wind up not going...never really cared for weddings anyway! Barb´s last blog post...More progress...

By: NappyKitchen

NappyKitchen — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:10:43 +0000

No, I've never attended a wedding as a single parent. I think my reaction would be the same now as it was before kids -- I would be a crying, laughing mess. I like weddings. Perhaps for the same reasons I like fairy tales. NappyKitchen´s last blog post...I’m Catching Hell, Part I

By: Alicia

Alicia — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:39:38 +0000

I love,love,love weddings. They are a great time: the food,open bar,music,dancing. Plus,it’s a time to actually be happy for someone else for 5 minutes,instead of feeling cynical or sorry for ourselves. It’s about the bride & groom, not about you (us)! And,as the single parent of a 7yr. old, I would absolutely not feel offended if it’s “no kids”. Why do parents, single or not often feel that their children are entitled to be included in everything? I would jump at the chance to be kid-free for a day/night and enjoy myself with other adults. Imagine the bride & groom trying to have their special “moment” with kids screaming in background? Not cool.

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:07:05 +0000

I was invited to the wedding of the sister of a friend of my X (did you follow that?) just after our divorce was finalized. No way was I going. I emailed her to let her know that I thought it would be very awkward so I was declining. She emailed me back saying thank you for thinking of HER and she was glad to know I wasn't coming because she didn't want tension on her day. WTF??? Cyndi´s last blog post...Proof that God is for real

By: singlemomseeking

singlemomseeking — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:49:49 +0000

Hmmm, who’s getting married RJ? A winter wedding in southern Cali?

Hip Mom: wow, we’re in sync! Here’s to catching the bouquet.

Avigail and LEM: Yes, you’re right, the bride and groom DO get to call the shots!