one I just overheard

[smileyeagle1021]

Kinda a quicky that happened to one of my coworkers...

show of hands, who here has heard the term "wedding party" used to refer to the group of people going to a wedding? Ok, so most all of you... good.

K- The hero coworker (she can take spanish calls... that's in no way related to this story)
sw- stupid woman

sw- I'm coming in as part of a wedding
K- ok, and what was the name of the wedding party?
sw- oh no, it's not a party, I'm going in for a wedding.
K- yes, and what name would the wedding party be listed under?
sw- I already told you, it's not a party.
k- ok, whose wedding is it?
sw- it's the sucky-stupid (obviously changed) wedding
k- ok, I see that group, and how many will be staying in the room
... insert standard reservation conversation here
k- ok, and let me verify, I have you staying at (location), arriving on (date) staying 2 nights with the sucky-stupid wedding party, at the rate of (rate), was that correct?
sw- yes, but how many times do I need to tell you it's not a party?!

I hate to see what happens when this lady goes to a restaurant and they call out "stupid, party of 3"

[Bright_Star]

Maybe she would have liked it better if you had called it a "Wedding Mob"?

[Imogene]

Maybe we should disillusion her of the idea of a "sexy party"?
...
Curse you, Family GUY! *shakes fist at the heavens*

[Broomjockey]

Obviously the SC's never heard the term applied to an individual then, as they'd go nuts over "Were you a party to that conversation?"


.....Though I have a hard time imagining the SC being a party on any occassion.

[Sableonblonde]

Aside from the fact that the woman didn't understand the term "wedding party" - aren't weddings like a party anyway? The reception part is definetly a party, at least.

[Sliceanddice]

*slice loses her temper when people are stupid and rude* so you are making reservations just for one person, no one else will be joining you, meaning there would be more than on person in you r group attending the function making it a party attending the function? well if you stated that at the begining at the call this woul dbe different, one room for one person because you are part of a party or people right.

[marasbaras]

I always thought that the "wedding party" referred to the bride, groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen.

[AngryCas]

I wonder if she's ever been to a "political party."

This may be one of those scenarios where "mob" actually is a better choice of words.

[friendofjimmyk]

I always thought that the "wedding party" referred to the bride, groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen.

That's what I thought..but either way...and I think that's what the hotel was asking, what "wedding party" is the reservation for...or something like that...so either way, the question and "label" applied.

I see a very small-minded SC. She probably only associates the word "party" with carrying on, drinking, loud music, crazy people...wait, that pretty much sums up every wedding I've ever been too!

[Cyphr]

weddings are fun. last one i went to I was about 8 years old and i somehow got into the minibar and downed a bottle of spirits though that was definatly a WHEEE!!! moment

[Kali]

I always thought that the "wedding party" referred to the bride, groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen.

That's the "Bridal Party".

[PepperElf]

sw- yes, but how many times do I need to tell you it's not a party?!

So I take it you're not celebrating the marriage then. Would you prefer the decorations to be in mourning colors with funeral flowers then?

[smileyeagle1021]

So I take it you're not celebrating the marriage then. Would you prefer the decorations to be in mourning colors with funeral flowers then?

yeah, I was just thinking, maybe she did not approve of who her relative was marrying and it was a funeral for her