Dear Kevin...
"Why did the insensitive, drunk & embarrassing members of my family get upset when they weren't invited to my wedding? Dont they see how loud and rude they are? Oh, and what if one of them is a ninja - the very same ninja who promised me years ago to train me in the ancient art of ninjate, but didn't. Should i invite him?"
Pause for effect. More pausing, with confused look on my face......
Okay Kevin. Although I have the distinct feeling that this question is nothing more than a figment of your imagination; with the intent of making me spend my quality time replying to a phony and preposterous situation; and that I am, in fact, being "PUNKED" I'll bite. I will take the bait and reply to this. But Kevin; you have not won this battle. Just know that I know that you know that this is not real. But just in case, here goes:
About the ninja, we will get to him later. But first, let us deal with your insensitive, drunk and embarassing family, shall we? This is the type of question that leads us on a path to several other questions; and, well ... the cycle is endless. For example: How many members of your family are we talking about here? An aunt and uncle? A cousin? Or are we talking about the entire Kevin clan? And are they "drunk" once in awhile, at family functions; or every waking moment? Oh, and to answer your question about whether or not they realize how loud and rude they are; my guess would be a big fat NO on that. Since they are so insensitive, drunk, and embarrassing; I doubt they realize much of anything.
That being said, what exactly happened here? You obviously did not invite them to your wedding, but what were the circumstances? I mean, if some of these family members are people such as your sister, brother or parents; I would imagine they would just assume they are invited to the wedding. Did they confront you on this issue? And when that happened, were they drunk when doing so? I would say in this case, the answer to your question lies in the question itself. Your insensitive, drunk and embarrassing family members were upset to not be invited to the wedding because they are insensitive, drunk and embarrassing. The end. Bottom line is this: family or not, you don't actually HAVE to invite anyone to your wedding. It is your choice as a couple (I am assuming you are marrying another person in this scenario?) to invite or not invite whomever you choose. Unless, of course; these family members are contributing to the finances of the event. However, something tells me that is not the case.
Now, for the Ninja. (let it be said that I have never in my almost 36 years on earth uttered nor typed those words before now.) Again, more questions. Who is this Ninja? Another drunk relative; or simply a friend who happens to be a Ninja? If he is a family member, perhaps he will just blend in with all the other wackos at this wedding. If he is a friend, maybe he could do the toast to the Bride and Groom at the reception. Or, even better; he could offer up his services of "training in the art of ninjate" to you and all your guests during the reception. This way, you will finally get that lesson that he promised. So yes, invite him. Why the hell not? Really, who could it harm to have him there? As far as I see it, the only person who is harmed by this entire situation is ME. I had to sit here and try to keep a straight face while trying my best to solve your problems. I certainly hope that I have helped you. Please send us pictures of this wedding, for I feel it will be a memorable one. Thank you for making me giggle.
Email Kelley at kelley@brideorama.com
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The ninja is my Uncle Barry.Thanks for answering my "question.
Nothing better than a drunk, insensitive Ninja (I also, do not remember ever typing that word, lol) to round off the guest list!! I say invite them and wait and see if he will do a floor show! The rest of the drunk relatives will loudly cheer him on, oblivious to the fact that there is anything questionable about a human weapon display at an event to celebrate love :o) Look for the humor in situations and they become a good bit less stressful.
I say, invite ALL the Ninjas...especially the drunk, insensitive and embarrassing ones. Nothing says wedding more than a drunk ninja, after all. :) At least it was creative, Kelley.
Yes it was. And odd. Very very odd.