The Wedding Saga in The Family
By Raine38
@Raine38 (12387)
United States
January 18, 2021 1:57pm CST
This time it is for my family back in the Philippines. My younger brother is part of the wedding entourage for the two weddings of our cousins - I guess because he is handsome and will look good in the pictures? 
At least that is what we teased him with. My youngest sister was also chosen as a bridesmaid, but my other sister turned the offers down. She said it is enough that two of our siblings are going to be part of the entourage for these weddings.
This upcoming wedding is the second one, which will happen by the end of January. The first one happened on the first week. And as our luck would have it, the motifs are so different that my siblings will have to buy different sets of clothing for the two weddings.
My younger brother said that on the first wedding of one our cousins, three ladies on the side of the bride asked him for his number. Being shy, he said that he does not remember and he will have to give it sometime later. He then proceeded to avoid the three the entire time up until the end of the reception.
My sister's escort on the other hand tried adding her on Facebook. She did not accept because she does not feel like connecting with him. When my other sister mentioned these incidents to our cousin (the groom), they just laughed, saying that good looks run in our family. My cousins and siblings all took it in good stride, and did not think of anything more about it. The bride's sister heard this and took it the wrong way.
Now, my siblings are worried that a similar issue will happen on this second wedding of another cousin of ours (the bride). I told them that they are too young to be worried about what other people will think. I taught them to be independent, and if they need to get out of there earlier, they know how to drive, and I helped them get their own cars. It is not as if they will need a ride with someone.
At least that is what we teased him with. My youngest sister was also chosen as a bridesmaid, but my other sister turned the offers down. She said it is enough that two of our siblings are going to be part of the entourage for these weddings.
This upcoming wedding is the second one, which will happen by the end of January. The first one happened on the first week. And as our luck would have it, the motifs are so different that my siblings will have to buy different sets of clothing for the two weddings.
My younger brother said that on the first wedding of one our cousins, three ladies on the side of the bride asked him for his number. Being shy, he said that he does not remember and he will have to give it sometime later. He then proceeded to avoid the three the entire time up until the end of the reception.
My sister's escort on the other hand tried adding her on Facebook. She did not accept because she does not feel like connecting with him. When my other sister mentioned these incidents to our cousin (the groom), they just laughed, saying that good looks run in our family. My cousins and siblings all took it in good stride, and did not think of anything more about it. The bride's sister heard this and took it the wrong way.
Now, my siblings are worried that a similar issue will happen on this second wedding of another cousin of ours (the bride). I told them that they are too young to be worried about what other people will think. I taught them to be independent, and if they need to get out of there earlier, they know how to drive, and I helped them get their own cars. It is not as if they will need a ride with someone.5 people like this
5 responses
@yoalldudes (35028)
• Philippines
19 Jan 21
That is nice to be in a beautiful family. And even more so, if they grow up independent. Good job.
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@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
19 Jan 21
It has been an inside joke among my siblings and cousins about looks and appearances. We all grew up together so this is something that we just laugh about and not take seriously. Other people may think the wrong way, but all they need to do is ask and we'll be more than willing to share our joke with them.
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@yoalldudes (35028)
• Philippines
19 Jan 21
@Raine38 Inside jokes are fun, they reinforce the bond.
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@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Jan 21
You never know what will happen when weddings happen. At least both are in-person which is always a good thing. If you thought them well, they should be fine. I wish both parties good luck on their wedding days.
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@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
19 Jan 21
Weddings will always have some issues, but the most important thing is the celebration of love of the couple. With all the weddings that I have attended, it seems like the people who are not really a big part of it are usually the ones who have issues.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
22 Jan 21
oh, this reminds me of a neighbor. her daughter gave birth to her first grandchild and my neighbor's sister said how handsome and he looks like the neighbor's husband (who is indeed good looking).
the neighbor did not dare agree with her sister (although she wants too, first apo of course!) because it's a group chat and the other lolo (grandpa) or anyone from the husband's family/relatives might misinterpret it.
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@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
23 Jan 21
We also have a group chat on Facebook with the rest of our relatives on my mom's side. I barely respond to these chats because everything can be taken the wrong way, and as I am thousands of miles away, there is no way that I can personally set things straight.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
19 Jan 21
There's no shame in being admired. He just needs to be truthful and ignore or refused them if he doesn't want to talk to them..Well, that excuse works also.
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@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
19 Jan 21
My siblings and cousins will constantly joke about looks, on who's the prettiest, etc. But it's all in good nature, we all grew up together so we are not fazed with this seemingly shallow measurement of beauty. Of course other people who did not grow up with us may think differently, and we would have been happy to explain to them what's the inside joke. All they need to do is ask.
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