Scheduling family events on Saturdays of Home Games

[Cyched]

People in my circles have generally been good about scheduling around football, or just not having those in the fall.

One exception was when I missed the 2016 Baylor game due to being in a wedding party. But it wasn't that big of a deal; the game was at 11 so it finished well before the ceremony. We were all following along; the bride even asked us for an update on the score.

While it wasn't fun missing the game, the wedding was the bigger priority that day, and it's ultimately their decision on when they want to marry.

The counter-argument is that season tickets aren't cheap. People aren't complaining just to complain; they're having to sacrifice one of their top leisure activities, and a relatively expensive one at that.

 

[Dr.bannedman]

This site stood up for Steve Prohm up until the point he went 0-19 in Big 12 play. I'm shocked the greatest quarterback in Iowa State history can't even get a tenth of the backing. So ready for Brock to shut you losers up.

I would love that. Brocktober baby

 

[swiacy]

You will find as you go thru life that weddings & funerals are the primary times that families reconnect. I think weddings (& HS Proms) have become an industry ( whoever invisioned the need to hire a “wedding planner”) and are way overblown but weddings may be the only time in a festive atmosphere where you can get together with that cousin you really enjoy. AND you usually have an open bar paid for by the brides father who you may never see again the rest of your life. The game can be recorded and if the Clones lose you will be glad you didn’t waste your time and if they win, you can enjoy another party. I always demand that no one tell me the outcome or report scores to me during the wedding. Funerals aren’t normally planned btw, it’s not like the guy croaked on purpose so you would miss the game out of spite. So suck it up on funerals.

 

[Klubber]

A wedding but You’re the missing the Point!

Just attended a wedding last week which was a COVID redux. Thankfully it was on Friday. Fall weddings should all be banned from being held on Saturdays.

 

[JM4CY]

I'm convinced people here would miss the birth of their own child if it occurred on a Saturday in the fall.

I mean, you do have the rest of their life….

 

[Cyched]

I'm convinced people here would miss the birth of their own child if it occurred on a Saturday in the fall.

But it's no secret how long it takes to make a baby. Time it better fellas, and wrap up in the meantime.

(kinda)

 

[NorthCyd]

No, it's just hard to read some of the complaining that constantly goes on on here about normal everyday life things. If it effects your life that much, don't fuc$ing go. It's not that hard to say "no". Grow a pair or don't *****.

Take your own advice and go the **** away if the message board annoys you so much, or at least don't click on the thread since the title made it pretty obvious what it was about.

 

[MLawrence]

Another reason why weddings are dumb.

#LoveIsntReal?

 

[qwerty]

But yours obviously does, since you’re here on your high horse passing judgement on a message board.

Oh ****, you mentioned high horse and now that douche will probably be in here spouting.

 

[motorcy90]

I think a wedding really depends on the friends group.

Most cases, scheduling a wedding during the fall isnt a big deal, but scheduling a wedding on a fall saturday when half the guests are big football people who would likely be at a game is a bit inconsiderate.

Lucky in the fact I got my fiancée to agree to a early December wedding just for that reason.. plus it's cheaper off "peak"

 

[Cyclad]

A wedding but You’re the missing the Point!

I agree with your point 100%. NO EVENTS ON GAME DAY!

Years ago we were invited to a wedding on game day. We skipped the wedding, went to the game, and joined the reception late.

 

[shagcarpetjesus]

I'm convinced people here would miss the birth of their own child if it occurred on a Saturday in the fall.

I mean, if you’re the dad you really don’t HAVE to be there…..

 

[JP4CY]

Just send a hundy in a card and tell the couple (person you know) you can't make it but you'll be sure to make the next wedding they have.
It will go over very well.

 

[JM4CY]

Just send a hundy in a card and tell the couple (person you know) you can't make it but you'll be sure to make the next wedding they have.
It will go over very well.

I feel like that’s still rewarding bad behavior though.

 

[CtownCyclone]

For many reasons, we didn't have much of a choice on our wedding date. Ended up ok, as my wife's side doesn't care at all about football and we had our reception where there was a bar underneath that people could watch games if they so chose.

Plus, I think it was an Iowa home game, and my Dad is a big Iowa fan...

 

[ISUCyclones2015]

Went to a wedding in 2018 at the end of September when the Brewers were 1 game behind the Cubs for first place with 2 games left. Most of us were in the bar watching the game, instead of the reception hall, even the bride and groom popped in every so often.

My opinion, whether or not you're a sports fan, I think you have to take into account the sports atmosphere where you live/where your guests are from. I don't mind missing a game in the middle of the season, but I think if you're going to schedule something during an opener or potential postseason/playoffs of a sport, try to have it where there's a TV.

Can't imagine there's too many weddings around Ames/Iowa City opening weekend for football.

How were they supposed to know that a year in advance though?

Just avoid fall for baseball playoffs and football? Avoid January and February for football playoffs? Avoid March for March Madness? Avoid April for baseball opening? Avoid May and June for basketball and hockey playoffs?

So you got July, August, or December? Can't do December because holidays. Can't do July because of family vacations. Can't do August because kids are going back to school.

I figured it out.... Just don't get married. Love isn't real anyway

 

[madguy30]

How were they supposed to know that a year in advance though?

Just avoid fall for baseball playoffs and football? Avoid January and February for football playoffs? Avoid March for March Madness? Avoid April for baseball opening? Avoid May and June for basketball and hockey playoffs?

So you got July, August, or December? Can't do December because holidays. Can't do July because of family vacations. Can't do August because kids are going back to school.

I figured it out.... Just don't get married. Love isn't real anyway

If someone wants to get married, fine.

Just go to the courthouse, sign the contract, and send out a text.

Easier for everyone and the day doesn't have to be the best day of the marriage.

 

[cayin]

I think a wedding really depends on the friends group.

Most cases, scheduling a wedding during the fall isnt a big deal, but scheduling a wedding on a fall saturday when half the guests are big football people who would likely be at a game is a bit inconsiderate.

If live in a state with no NFL, It is usually a very passionate college football state. When you schedule a wedding, on a fall Saturday in a state like that, then do not be surprised if a good number of your guest are pissed off about it. I have been to weddings in the fall and heard the grumblings, saw people scrambling to find tv's in the receptions area, I have seen guys watch games on the phone during the wedding ceremony etc..

 

[BCClone]

Just send a hundy in a card and tell the couple (person you know) you can't make it but you'll be sure to make the next wedding they have.
It will go over very well.

Find someone who is going and slip them 50 to drop a card in and write your name in the guest book.

 

[2020cy]

You have all damn summer to get married.