wedding day carry

[jmorris]

I wore a Sabre, but not concealed. Makes a satisfying "THUNK" but range sucks.

Still mad she wouldn't let me cut the cake with it.

(1980)

[couzin]

i'll be getting married in the future and i've been wondering what i will carry at my wedding.

Good idea - if you change your mind at the last minute, you might have to shoot your way outta there!! You want me to stand by outside with a getaway vehicle??

[glbedd53]

No CHL 36 yrs ago but in my car I always carried a......well I still have it, here it is.

[dac1842]

Carry on your wedding day? hmmm I guess if you think you might get cold feet and suspect her Dad is carrying...

[glbedd53]

If I had gotten cold feet her dad would have gotten me a police escort out of there, and paid for my gas, and probably for my one person honeymoon.

[karl]

Early congratulations, I'm on about the same time line as you. Hope to pick up the ring in the next few months and propose by the end of the year. She had a sad face when I told her I'd be carrying at the wedding. Thinking my S&W 1911 in an MTAC and get a new set of grips; I've always wanted some black VZ grips. What she doesn't know won't hurt her.

[Hoi Polloi]

Early congratulations, I'm on about the same time line as you. Hope to pick up the ring in the next few months and propose by the end of the year. She had a sad face when I told her I'd be carrying at the wedding. Thinking my S&W 1911 in an MTAC and get a new set of grips; I've always wanted some black VZ grips. What she doesn't know won't hurt her.

A bit of advice, take it or leave it:

Women tend to (though not always) get into the etiquette and all of weddings. They are more likely to get into the traditions, customs, symbolisms, colors, etc. If your bride to be has any bit of this romanticism in her, I would recommend introducing the idea romantically. Read some of the etiquette blogs and talk about how monograms are arranged and point out how romantic it is that the woman stands on the left so that the man's strong arm is free to draw his sword and defend her if the need arises (maybe even pulling her to your left and kissing her if you're the silly type), then talk about the color scheme or the flowers or whatever other interesting tidbit you came across.

Watch Princess Bride and comment only once during the mawwiage in a strong and chivalrous tone that you'll be her Westley and you'll always be there for her, to protect and defend and cherish and love her, then give her a romantic kiss and cuddle. Add other similar situations over time in which the hero saves the damsel in distress and let it be known that you cherish her enough to be her knight in shining armor, too. But not that bluntly or cheezy. And when the opportunities arise, point out how much you admire her strength and intelligence so you're not only talking about her vulnerability. When the time comes, don't talk about the gun. She already knows and if she has a problem with it, she'll bring it up. If she does bring it up in a not too thrilled way, say that you want to be her Westley and protect her from all the Prince Humperdinks of the world who would kill to have her as their wife or some such equivalent and kiss her passionately. If she softens a little, don't talk about the gun. Tell her how wonderful she is and how lucky you are to have her and how much you love her and leave it at that unless she brings it up again using the word seriously or any other variation on the fact that she really wants to talk. Only then do you lay out your reasoning. And I'd suggest you be extra nice during that time period, too, since this is something you really want that she would have to bend on her emotional comfort zone about, and that's asking a lot when it comes to a wedding day which is already high stress and doesn't leave room for much more.

If she throws a hissy fit or anything else for that matter, screams, cries, says it would ruin the wedding, or implies that she might be tempted to use it on you if she finds it on your wedding night, then I'd say that it would be riskier to ruin your bride's wedding day than to face it without a gun. Be wise and say, "As you wish" in your most charming voice and give her a passionate kiss and don't bring it up again. Isn't the best man's job to carry things for you, anyway? Get a lock box for the car and enjoy the wedding. If you're the silly type and she'd be amused, it would be acceptable to mock practice tackles, for instance, in case you need to use them going down the aisle because it pokes a little fun at yourself, lightens the mood, and still lets her know that you're serious about protecting her from anyone who would want to hurt her while you're serious about respecting her desires, too. If you approach it this way or with similar concern and respect for her wishes, you're sure to start your marriage off on sure footing and solid ground.

Just my two cents. Do with it what you will.

[Carry-a-Kimber]

My wife is Catholic, so our reception hall was 51% Posted. But seriously, we left the reception, stayed in a hotel that night, and were driven to the airport for an international flight the next morning. I thought about it but the logistics of the whole thing didn't make sense. Both of our dads were packing, we had several off duty LEOs in attendance and two of HPD's finest working the reception. I probably would have felt pretty secure if I had a moment to think about it. Also, most tuxes don't have belt loops.

[Skooter]

pack at a wedding... really?

[Justin Franklin]

pack at a wedding... really?

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=wRUuSLogIKY[/youtube]

[5thGenTexan]

pack at a wedding... really?

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=wRUuSLogIKY[/youtube]

Lack of situational awareness, and the kid obviously has not been taught proper gun saftey, who's surprised since the adult obviously doesn't know either.

[mgood]

Her dad supplied shot gun coverage.

Post of the week!

Women tend to (though not always) get into the etiquette and all of weddings. They are more likely to get into the traditions, customs, symbolisms, colors, etc. If your bride to be has any bit of this romanticism in her, I would recommend introducing the idea romantically. Read some of the etiquette blogs and talk about how monograms are arranged and point out how romantic it is that the woman stands on the left so that the man's strong arm is free to draw his sword and defend her if the need arises (maybe even pulling her to your left and kissing her if you're the silly type), then talk about the color scheme or the flowers or whatever other interesting tidbit you came across.

Watch Princess Bride and comment only once during the mawwiage in a strong and chivalrous tone that you'll be her Westley and you'll always be there for her, to protect and defend and cherish and love her, then give her a romantic kiss and cuddle. Add other similar situations over time in which the hero saves the damsel in distress and let it be known that you cherish her enough to be her knight in shining armor, too. But not that bluntly or cheezy. And when the opportunities arise, point out how much you admire her strength and intelligence so you're not only talking about her vulnerability. When the time comes, don't talk about the gun. She already knows and if she has a problem with it, she'll bring it up. If she does bring it up in a not too thrilled way, say that you want to be her Westley and protect her from all the Prince Humperdinks of the world who would kill to have her as their wife or some such equivalent and kiss her passionately. If she softens a little, don't talk about the gun. Tell her how wonderful she is and how lucky you are to have her and how much you love her and leave it at that unless she brings it up again using the word seriously or any other variation on the fact that she really wants to talk. Only then do you lay out your reasoning. And I'd suggest you be extra nice during that time period, too, since this is something you really want that she would have to bend on her emotional comfort zone about, and that's asking a lot when it comes to a wedding day which is already high stress and doesn't leave room for much more.

If she throws a hissy fit or anything else for that matter, screams, cries, says it would ruin the wedding, or implies that she might be tempted to use it on you if she finds it on your wedding night, then I'd say that it would be riskier to ruin your bride's wedding day than to face it without a gun. Be wise and say, "As you wish" in your most charming voice and give her a passionate kiss and don't bring it up again. Isn't the best man's job to carry things for you, anyway? Get a lock box for the car and enjoy the wedding. If you're the silly type and she'd be amused, it would be acceptable to mock practice tackles, for instance, in case you need to use them going down the aisle because it pokes a little fun at yourself, lightens the mood, and still lets her know that you're serious about protecting her from anyone who would want to hurt her while you're serious about respecting her desires, too. If you approach it this way or with similar concern and respect for her wishes, you're sure to start your marriage off on sure footing and solid ground.

Just my two cents. Do with it what you will.

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Do you have a sister?

pack at a wedding... really?

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=wRUuSLogIKY[/youtube]

I hardly know where to begin. Would be a good candidate for a Darwin award except that it looks like he already has a kid.

[karl]

pack at a wedding... really?

...am I in the wrong? This is a CHL forum

Hoi Polloi: I will consider your approach, should be helpful, thank you.

[lowonair]

pack at a wedding... really?

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=wRUuSLogIKY[/youtube]

i dont have any kids, and my gun wont be leaving its holster unless lives depend on it. this video is from overseas somewhere where being smart with firearms is an afterthought.

[lowonair]

pack at a wedding... really?

...am I in the wrong? This is a CHL forum

Hoi Polloi: I will consider your approach, should be helpful, thank you.