I now pronounce you... TOTALLY EXHAUSTED!
By Anne-Kathryn Bultman Anne@TheColumbiaStar.com

When the big day finally arrives, there really is no turning back.

Or is there?

There was an incident where everyone was in the church waiting...waiting...waiting...There was no seating of the mothers, no wedding party, and no bride or groom. Finally, the preacher came out to address the church, which was filled to capacity and sounded like a batch of bees buzzing. The guests had no idea what was going on. Then silence. Instead of starting the ceremony, the preacher told everyone that someone had had a change of heart.

What happened? Did the groom get cold feet? Did the bride realize she was actually in love with the best man or did the groom have an affair with the maid of honor? The guests want answers, but they aren't really sure who to ask and don't know what to do.

Do they leave and go to the reception or do they just go home? What about the presents most sent to the bride's house. Do they get them back?

And what about the waiters and caterers running around putting the finishing touches on the tremendously large cheese display? All of the food and drinks have been paid for. The band is set up and ready to play. All the wedding cake needs is to be sliced.

Should the reception even happen? It's not like the food can be uncooked and returned to sender. Why should all of the guests who have made the trip, and bought new outfits for the special occasion have to go home to a TV dinner?

Do the bridesmaids and groomsmen get refunds on their dresses and tuxes? Who gets the rings? What about the airplane tickets to the honeymoon destination? Who's supposed to go on the romantic, week- long honeymoon? Should the jilted one take both tickets and run off with his or her new love?

Do they pay the preacher? the musicians?

No wonder anyone who changes their mind waits till later thinking a divorce just might just be easier.

Unfortunately, Emily Post forgot to write a chapter on the proper etiquette for the wedding that was called off two minutes before it was supposed to begin.