Any tips to help get teenagers through a boring family wedding?

Question

Just got back from the rehearsal dinner and it was painfully boring =( not looking forward to the wedding tomorrow... please help!!!

Answer 1

I'm sorry but I do kinda of find that rude.

After all, these two people are in love. Can't you think of them just for one day?

Maybe ask your mom if you can take pictures during the wedding, maybe that would help keep you 'un-bored'.

Or people watch. :D

Have fun! And remember those people will be at your wedding one day, so just suck it up girl. :)

Answer 2

Enjoy the food, dance appropriately, visit with family and new people. Smile and suck it up. You may have more fun than you think.  

Answer 3

I'm assuming you're the teenager here.  If you get involved in watching the ceremony, the ceremony portion is unlikely to be boring.  (Unless it's connected with a long religious service that you don't believe in.  In such a case, I start reading the prayer book if there is one to learn about that religion.)  If you're involved in watching the ceremony and feeling happy for the couple, boredom is unlikely to be a problem.

As for the reception part:  I never find them boring either, because I always find someone interesting to talk to (whether I know them or not).  One thing I find especially interesting is striking up conversations with older relatives at family events.  Recently, I've had conversations at family events with two of my father's cousins in their 70s and their wives.  I learned a lot about them.  If you're genuinely interested in the other person and their lives, you'll never be bored.  And you'll learn interesting things about your family history and other subjects.

Answer 4

respect that this is your relatives big day and they cared enough to want you there to share it, the least you can do is forget about your own selfish needs long enough to witness this special event.

Answer 5

It would be a good idea to teach your children how to respect others traditions. When they are invited to another wedding in the future they will know how to behave.

Answer 6

oh come on!

this is one of those events that you have to think of someone else, other than yourself, for ONE lousy day.

yes you may be bored as h**l in the church part, i as the bride will probably be too, hehe jk

but after that? dinner? dancing? cake? i'm sure you were allowed to bring a friend to keep you company? that would definately be the key, but if you have already been the the rehearsal i definately think its to late to invite a friend!  

Answer 7

Something that might help (at the reception) is to try to meet different people and really engage them in conversation.  I've found that most people are quite willing to talk about themselves and their lives with only a few well-placed questions.

Think of it as an opportunity to practise your social skills by seeing how many people you can keep talking.  Or, make a little competition with yourself as you move from person to person on how well you engage in social repartee.  Consider each as a change to try different kinds of questions and different topics to see what works.  This is a good skill that will help you when you are out of your teens.

Good luck.  I know that certain events can be pretty dull if you don't have any peers around to interact with.

Answer 8

Well if you're going to find the wedding itself boring (which is not the impression I get, don't worry) then there's not much we can do to help.

To survive the boring part: don't sit down until you have to. Walk around and see if there's anyone your own age there, or if there anyone with a baby who's willing to share. At the very least moving around will mean that you won't have been sitting for as long by the end of the evening.

Unfortunately that's the best advice I can give. I tend to just grin and bear it at receptions, because yes, they're as boring as all get-out. Maybe you'll be at a table with someone who has interesting stories. Your seat may be with other people your age instead of just with your adult family members.  

Answer 9

Yes the thought of your wedding and boring some other teenagers .

Answer 10

Well there really isn't much you can do.  You can't read, listen to an ipod, or play video games because that would be just plain rude.   You basically just have to suck it up and remember that it's only one day out of your life.   Hopefully they are at least having some good food.

Answer 11

When I bring my grandchildren to church, I usually let them bring a little toy (usally a stuffed animal) to hold and play with.  Maybe you can do that.  

Are you that immature that you can't sit there and be happy for your relatives?  Geez.  Tell your parents that you don't want to go.  OR....perhaps sneak out right after the bride walks down and aisle and go to the mall.

Really.....these are BRIDES on this forum looking for advice.  They do not want to hear about some teenager bored to death at their wedding.  Just don't go.

Answer 12

Invite a friend and make best of the situation.  You said that it was going to be a small wedding.  Small wedding means a short wedding.  Make the sacrifice and march on so to speak..If it's boring than do something to liven it up.  Make a special toast that funny, even if you make it with Kool-aide.  Don't be embarrassing, Just make it memorable and fun.