Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Wedding Afters

  • 27-08-2011 6:07pm
    #1
    The_Minister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,255 ✭✭✭✭


    Quick Question: Do you bring a present if you are only invited to the afters?

    And, is there anything I should know before going to an afters?



    I have never gone to a wedding before so I amn't sure what to expect.


Comments

  • #2
    Bride2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 294 ✭✭Bride2012


    The_Minister wrote: »
    Quick Question: Do you bring a present if you are only invited to the afters?

    And, is there anything I should know before going to an afters?



    I have never gone to a wedding before so I amn't sure what to expect.

    Most people say €50 in a card but only if you can afford it.

    nothing to know really, just enjoy the dancing.


  • #3
    HairMonster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭HairMonster


    For the gifts, check this recent thread: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056364151

    As for what to expect, it depends on the wedding but usually its just like a night out in the pub with people you know and a load more that you don't! Music, dancing, lots of drink and already-drunk guests. If its a family wedding, you'll probably be expected to talk to some of the relatives that you haven't seen since you were knee-high.

    Dress will depend on the wedding but you're safe with smart-casual - no need for a suit if you're a guy, but I wouldn't wear jeans unless you know that its ok with the bride & groom. Thats it really. Enjoy!


  • #4
    The_Minister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,255 ✭✭✭✭The_Minister


    Oh, this is a black-tie afters - hence me wondering about protocol.


  • #5
    Gatica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,301 ✭✭✭Gatica


    Do people have afters after a black-tie wedding? would it not make sense NOT to have it black-tie for afters? I'd imagine it would still cost you as much to hire out a suit for a couple of hour as for a whole day. That being so, they cannot be expecting laving gifts from you on top of that...


  • #6
    HairMonster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭HairMonster


    The_Minister wrote: »
    Oh, this is a black-tie afters - hence me wondering about protocol.
    Oh, I didn't realise it was a black-tie event. I've no idea in that case and have to agree with Gatica. I think its unfair to ask someone to dress in black-tie just for the afters. I'd opt for a nice suit instead but check with the couple first just in case!


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    OS119
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,518 ✭✭✭OS119


    HairMonster wrote: »
    Oh, I didn't realise it was a black-tie event. I've no idea in that case and have to agree with Gatica. I think its unfair to ask someone to dress in black-tie just for the afters. I'd opt for a nice suit instead but check with the couple first just in case!

    yeah, i'd talk to the best man if i were you - you may arrive at 7pm in your pristine, expensive, get up to discover you're the only man wearing a jacket and tie because everyone else ditched theirs hours ago.

    bit of a manners fail for me - expecting a guest to hire a black tie suit just for the reception is pretty inconsiderate. if they are insistant, i'd probably decide that the combination of obviously not being that close to the couple that i wasn't invited to the whole thing, and the bad manners, meant that regretably i'd find myself with other commitments that evening...


  • #8
    prince50
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭prince50


    Hi

    Does anyone know of any Badminton clubs in the Dun Laoghaire, Ballybrack, Sallynoggin area

    Ta


Advertisement