How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

[Glendora Christianson]

How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

* without sinning by telling a lie...

I know this is difficult, but when the couple to be wed is ugly, you are sinning if you tell them they're handsome/beautiful.

One thing you can say is: I'd LIKE to compliment you on how beautiful you look today. Note, you said you would LIKE to compliment...

YOUR THOUGHTS?

[Susie]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

"You've put in alot of hard work into your outfits"

[Glendora Christianson]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

"You've put in alot of hard work into your outfits"

This is very good! I can tell you have a lot of potential in God's favorite church.

[Justina Thyme]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

Focus on one or two specific things: "I love your hair!" or "That's a really nice tux."

[Glendora Christianson]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

Focus on one or two specific things: "I love your hair!" or "That's a really nice tux."

You gave me an idea, Justina, how about "look at those shiny buttons!"?

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

I've told many an unfortunate Brother that his new wife must be an excellent cook, judging by the size of her. That seems to work.

[Justina Thyme]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

You gave me an idea, Justina, hou about "look at those shiny buttons!"?

[Justina Thyme]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

That is a fine compliment, Pastor, but please be mindful that it is best said out of earshot of the blushing wideload bride.

[Susie]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

You gave me an idea, Justina, hou about "look at those shiny buttons!"?

"My, what delicate flowers!"

[Ahimaaz Smith]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

I think it's lovely the way you're carrying on the family tradition of marrying close cousins, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

OK, sorry, I guess that's not the Christian thing to say. How about, My, you two are positively glowing today! Yours is truly a match made in Heaven.

[Susie]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

I love it Ahimaaz! I think the first one is more should be more aimed at Polygamists! yuk!

[JawOfAnAss]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

How about:

" I can't wait to snap a picture of you two lovebirds feeding each other a big slice of wedding cake"

"Who's your Dentist? I couldn't help but notice your teeth!"

[Daisy Mae Johnson]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

Well, if you add a "bless your heart" at the end of it, it always sounds better...... she looks like a cat's been gnawin' on her hair, bless her heart.

[One-eyed Jack]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

"Lord bless! You sure are a well-matched couple."

"I'm sure God has given you many gifts in addition to your appearance."

"Now, you two remember that youth and beauty don't last forever!"

"How about them mashed potatoes! Hallelujah!"

~~ OEJ

[Daisy Mae Johnson]

Re: How to Compliment an Ugly Bride or Groom*

"Lord bless! You sure are a well-matched couple."

"I'm sure God has given you many gifts in addition to your appearance."

"Now, you two remember that youth and beauty don't last forever!"

"How about them mashed potatoes! Hallelujah!"

~~ OEJ

AMEN Brother. Your words are always sooo eloquent.

I told this happy couple that it was a "lovely ceremony" but on the inside I was marveling at how truly homely these two were and how happy I was that JESUS had them meet and fall in love because, really let's be honest here, these two both have a face that not even a mother could love.

I hope Brother Worthington chimes in on this one. He is like you Brother OEJ and has such a wonderful way with words.