The buffoon of a brother-in-law of Phil (and now Georgia) strikes again… first the trash in his own car on the way to the wedding, then accidentally dumping his wristwatch at the dump, and now this!
One of the more diabolical tricks was to wrap a coat hanger around the drive shaft. At highway speeds it would unwind a bit, hit the underside of the car and make loud noises. Like all hell was breaking loose. Just what honeymooners need – a major car breakdown.
Of course, that only works for cars with drive shafts. Back in the days …
We got vaseline under the car door handles so I’d get a fistful of goo when I opened the door. My best man tipped me off so I used a rag to open the door.
My wife was a teacher and one of her student’s father had a limo service. Was actually pretty cool seeing other people either trying to see in or flipping us the bird.
My best man at my first wedding used white tape to put HE on the sole of my left foot and LP on the other, so that when I knelt down at the alter all the guests could see HELP written on my shoes !
But, the ) part of the P came off , so it read HELL ( an omen of the next 2 1/2 years ) !
Of course I knew nothing and couldn’t figure out what the guests were sniggering at. I kept surreptitiously checking to see if the seat of my pants were ripped..
Ahhh, memories…..our get a way car had the usual cans tied to it, and the big, “just married” on the back, and the traditional paper pom, poms. My “new” husband pulled over just out of the city limits and pulled every scrap off…then we went on. He’s just very conservative, not spontaneous, and hates any sort of attention. I knew all that about him, but I would have liked the sign up just a little bit longer.
When my sister married, the groom’s car had the back seat removed and put in the front seat, the car filled with newspaper, the rear was jacked up and put on jackstands so that the rear wheels were just off the ground and put newspaper under the rear of the car. When the came out, they cleaned out the car, put the rear seat in the back, got in, started the car and put it in gear – - – NOTHING HAPPENED!!!! They had to get out, remove the paper, jack up the car, remove the jackstands, lower the car before they could leave. !!!! – LOL
My husband and I borrowed our Pastor’s car at the end because it was nicer than ours. We were able to avoid any humiliation because nobody dared to mess up his car. (We did find an apple core in the back, however, from one of his grandchildren)
My fiance, now husband wouldn’t rent a limo, so we drove in his (late Dad’s) 50-something Corvette. And threatened anyone not to even have any thoughts about touching it! But I’m glad we drove it because we no longer have it, but it’s (very purposely) in a few wedding pictures. :)
Years ago, weddings were followed by a chivoree (sp), a form of informal reception.Honeymoons are really redundant today since many coupleslive together before the ceremony.So, why do we still have honeymoons but not chivorees?MONEY!Honeymoons consist of expensive vacations, whereas the cost of a chivoree was a couple gallons of cider and several dozen doughnuts! (Not much money for merchants there!)
My wife’s brother and cousins thought we would be jumping into my new father-in-law’s car at the conclusion of the ceremony and they decorated it but we jumped into our ‘best man’s car’ for traditional ride around town. New father-in-law was not a happy camper ! ! !
Check out Etiquette Hell, they have stories featuring bridesmaid putting itching powder in the brides undergarments, or groomsmen dumping the clothes in the honeymoon suitcases in bathtub full of water when the couple had to catch a flight first thing in the morning.
John and Elly are great here, taking the “joke” car so Phil and Georgia can go in peace. Can’t complain about that! But I bet they will, before it’s through! Not sure how we avoided this one..
Templo S.U.D. over 7 years ago
The buffoon of a brother-in-law of Phil (and now Georgia) strikes again… first the trash in his own car on the way to the wedding, then accidentally dumping his wristwatch at the dump, and now this!
Asharah over 7 years ago
Why do people feel the need to play jokes on people at their wedding?
Can't Sleep over 7 years ago
Yeah, John’s car must smell of ‘Eau de Dumpster.’
TheSkulker over 7 years ago
One of the more diabolical tricks was to wrap a coat hanger around the drive shaft. At highway speeds it would unwind a bit, hit the underside of the car and make loud noises. Like all hell was breaking loose. Just what honeymooners need – a major car breakdown.
Of course, that only works for cars with drive shafts. Back in the days …Wren Fahel over 7 years ago
We were smart; on our wedding day, we parked a few blocks away so people couldn’t find it to sabotage. A little walk never hurt anyone.
Partyalldatyme over 7 years ago
We got vaseline under the car door handles so I’d get a fistful of goo when I opened the door. My best man tipped me off so I used a rag to open the door.
coffeeturtle over 7 years ago
Strange “traditions”…..And these are your friends?
circleM over 7 years ago
My wife was a teacher and one of her student’s father had a limo service. Was actually pretty cool seeing other people either trying to see in or flipping us the bird.
Linguist over 7 years ago
My best man at my first wedding used white tape to put HE on the sole of my left foot and LP on the other, so that when I knelt down at the alter all the guests could see HELP written on my shoes !
But, the ) part of the P came off , so it read HELL ( an omen of the next 2 1/2 years ) !
Of course I knew nothing and couldn’t figure out what the guests were sniggering at. I kept surreptitiously checking to see if the seat of my pants were ripped..
nossmf over 7 years ago
My wife and I rented a limo for our 10-yr anniversary. It was fun seeing people pointing and staring, like we were some celebrity.
Numbnumb over 7 years ago
When they park that car in their driveway can you imagine what the neighbors will be thinking? They FINALLY got married? About time! LOL
summerdog86 over 7 years ago
Ahhh, memories…..our get a way car had the usual cans tied to it, and the big, “just married” on the back, and the traditional paper pom, poms. My “new” husband pulled over just out of the city limits and pulled every scrap off…then we went on. He’s just very conservative, not spontaneous, and hates any sort of attention. I knew all that about him, but I would have liked the sign up just a little bit longer.
BelgarionRex over 7 years ago
When my sister married, the groom’s car had the back seat removed and put in the front seat, the car filled with newspaper, the rear was jacked up and put on jackstands so that the rear wheels were just off the ground and put newspaper under the rear of the car. When the came out, they cleaned out the car, put the rear seat in the back, got in, started the car and put it in gear – - – NOTHING HAPPENED!!!! They had to get out, remove the paper, jack up the car, remove the jackstands, lower the car before they could leave. !!!! – LOL
slsharris over 7 years ago
Except the bridal couple is now riding in a car that reeks of garbage. Nice goin’, John…
HJBoehm over 7 years ago
My husband and I borrowed our Pastor’s car at the end because it was nicer than ours. We were able to avoid any humiliation because nobody dared to mess up his car. (We did find an apple core in the back, however, from one of his grandchildren)
AndiJ over 7 years ago
My fiance, now husband wouldn’t rent a limo, so we drove in his (late Dad’s) 50-something Corvette. And threatened anyone not to even have any thoughts about touching it! But I’m glad we drove it because we no longer have it, but it’s (very purposely) in a few wedding pictures. :)
tuslog1964 over 7 years ago
Years ago, weddings were followed by a chivoree (sp), a form of informal reception.Honeymoons are really redundant today since many coupleslive together before the ceremony.So, why do we still have honeymoons but not chivorees?MONEY!Honeymoons consist of expensive vacations, whereas the cost of a chivoree was a couple gallons of cider and several dozen doughnuts! (Not much money for merchants there!)
mulder42 over 7 years ago
But, isn’t the car smelly from John’s CLOTHES?!? :eek:
IndyMan over 7 years ago
My wife’s brother and cousins thought we would be jumping into my new father-in-law’s car at the conclusion of the ceremony and they decorated it but we jumped into our ‘best man’s car’ for traditional ride around town. New father-in-law was not a happy camper ! ! !
Asharah over 7 years ago
Check out Etiquette Hell, they have stories featuring bridesmaid putting itching powder in the brides undergarments, or groomsmen dumping the clothes in the honeymoon suitcases in bathtub full of water when the couple had to catch a flight first thing in the morning.
Jayneknox over 7 years ago
Ours was stuffed with balloons. We only had to drive a mile, so it was manageable.
masnadies over 7 years ago
John and Elly are great here, taking the “joke” car so Phil and Georgia can go in peace. Can’t complain about that! But I bet they will, before it’s through! Not sure how we avoided this one..