Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Oh those pesky awkward gatherings..... times when we just have to speak out and ask for " special " treatment. We've all been there! What to do? We don't want to be a bother or annoyance, yet it isn't right for us to have to go without food or see it wasted either. i mean, if they serve you meat you won't eat it, so it will still be food wasted and an animal dead, right? So i feel you should speak up.... and the sooner the better. All brides are stressed, and most brides have help in the planning. If she is particularily frazzled, why not bring up the subject with her mother or maid of honor. Even calling the wedding planner, if she hired one, and asking them to help you with the meal adjustment. The thing to keep in mind is your friend loves you and wishes for you to be there to help her enjoy this special day. They would want you to have a good time at the reception and not compromise your beliefs. And nowadays vegetarianism isn't so weird or unusual... it isn't some oddity that people cannot fathom or make a small adjustment to suit your path for one meal. Don't be shy about asking or feel bad about it; You'll be glad you did. ~ pt ~ To exist is to change, to change is to mature. ~ Henri Bergson ~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~~~> , SueD <s omehappierstar> wrote: > I'm also going to a wedding in two weeks, I'm wondering if I should tell the bride to request a vegetarian dish for me, or call the place that the wedding will be at, or wait until that day. I don't want to cause her more stress, I know that she's totally stressed already. Any suggestionss? > Thanks! > Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Thank you for the feedback. My husband would eat my meat, portions at weddings are small, so he would be happy to oblige. Still, I should just give the bride a call. Sue ~ PT ~ <patchouli_troll wrote: Oh those pesky awkward gatherings..... times when we just have to speak out and ask for " special " treatment. We've all been there! What to do? We don't want to be a bother or annoyance, yet it isn't right for us to have to go without food or see it wasted either. i mean, if they serve you meat you won't eat it, so it will still be food wasted and an animal dead, right? So i feel you should speak up.... and the sooner the better. All brides are stressed, and most brides have help in the planning. If she is particularily frazzled, why not bring up the subject with her mother or maid of honor. Even calling the wedding planner, if she hired one, and asking them to help you with the meal adjustment. The thing to keep in mind is your friend loves you and wishes for you to be there to help her enjoy this special day. They would want you to have a good time at the reception and not compromise your beliefs. And nowadays vegetarianism isn't so weird or unusual... it isn't some oddity that people cannot fathom or make a small adjustment to suit your path for one meal. Don't be shy about asking or feel bad about it; You'll be glad you did. ~ pt ~ To exist is to change, to change is to mature. ~ Henri Bergson ~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~~~> , SueD <s omehappierstar> wrote: > I'm also going to a wedding in two weeks, I'm wondering if I should tell the bride to request a vegetarian dish for me, or call the place that the wedding will be at, or wait until that day. I don't want to cause her more stress, I know that she's totally stressed already. Any suggestionss? > Thanks! > Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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