Comments on: The language of the fan http://manolobrides.com/2007/01/15/the-language-of-the-fan/ Manolo Loves the Brides! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:59:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: gemdiva http://manolobrides.com/2007/01/15/the-language-of-the-fan/comment-page-1/#comment-61639 gemdiva Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:32:25 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/?p=439#comment-61639 Oh how I wish I had seen this 2 years ago. My son got married in July and , although it was indoors, I was at the height of menopausal raging hormones and suffering from hot flashes. The combination of the two plus the prospect of dancing, formal attire and outdoor photos was a nightmare waiting to happen. I searched the Internet high and low for an attractive fan that could be used to compliment my gown, but to no avail. Finally during a business trip to New Orleans I found one while shopping in the French Quarter. I now own several and I am never without them in the summer or when vacationing in warmer climates. It is so much more genteel than reaching for the nearest menu or magazine to provide relief. Excellent suggestion!!!!! Oh how I wish I had seen this 2 years ago. My son got married in July and , although it was indoors, I was at the height of menopausal raging hormones and suffering from hot flashes. The combination of the two plus the prospect of dancing, formal attire and outdoor photos was a nightmare waiting to happen. I searched the Internet high and low for an attractive fan that could be used to compliment my gown, but to no avail. Finally during a business trip to New Orleans I found one while shopping in the French Quarter. I now own several and I am never without them in the summer or when vacationing in warmer climates. It is so much more genteel than reaching for the nearest menu or magazine to provide relief.

Excellent suggestion!!!!!

]]> By: Leanne http://manolobrides.com/2007/01/15/the-language-of-the-fan/comment-page-1/#comment-60731 Leanne Thu, 18 Jan 2007 01:40:35 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/?p=439#comment-60731 Hmmm... yes.... outdoor weddings. Here in Australia we were invited to the tres chic wedding of wealthy couple to be held in the farming country resort area. In the middle of summer - during a drought - we found ourselves standing in a paddock - all the trendy girlies heels sinking into the grass - in blazing heat (40C/100F), no shade, no chairs, no fans, no beverages - nothing. The MOTG started to faint so a chair was found for her. Evenutally the wedding occured - late but short enough and we all raced back to our cars to spend the 90 min intervening period before the reception driving around in our cars to cool down in air conditioning. When we arrive at the reception we discover it is the small country restaurant that can only seat half the guests inside - the other half (which unfortunately included myself) had to sit outside in a marquee. After about 30 mins as we were all sufficating inside our plastic room, some of the men started pulling down the walls of the tent. Eventually our meals arrived - duck confit - along with all flies in a 100km radius (remember the "farming country" bit?). Of course the guests out in the tent couldn't hear the speeches, the cake cutting, the music etc But hey! the Bride had a superfanastic designer dress and as long as she is happy that's all that matters - yes?? Hmmm… yes…. outdoor weddings. Here in Australia we were invited to the tres chic wedding of wealthy couple to be held in the farming country resort area. In the middle of summer – during a drought – we found ourselves standing in a paddock – all the trendy girlies heels sinking into the grass – in blazing heat (40C/100F), no shade, no chairs, no fans, no beverages – nothing. The MOTG started to faint so a chair was found for her. Evenutally the wedding occured – late but short enough and we all raced back to our cars to spend the 90 min intervening period before the reception driving around in our cars to cool down in air conditioning.
When we arrive at the reception we discover it is the small country restaurant that can only seat half the guests inside – the other half (which unfortunately included myself) had to sit outside in a marquee. After about 30 mins as we were all sufficating inside our plastic room, some of the men started pulling down the walls of the tent. Eventually our meals arrived – duck confit – along with all flies in a 100km radius (remember the “farming country” bit?). Of course the guests out in the tent couldn’t hear the speeches, the cake cutting, the music etc
But hey! the Bride had a superfanastic designer dress and as long as she is happy that’s all that matters – yes??

]]> By: Daisy http://manolobrides.com/2007/01/15/the-language-of-the-fan/comment-page-1/#comment-60726 Daisy Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:43:20 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/?p=439#comment-60726 One wonders how, exactly, you are supposed to communicate "I am warm, and need to fan myself." Perhaps there is some sort of signal for starting the message, like a third base coach putting on signs. One wonders how, exactly, you are supposed to communicate “I am warm, and need to fan myself.” Perhaps there is some sort of signal for starting the message, like a third base coach putting on signs.

]]> By: Annalucia http://manolobrides.com/2007/01/15/the-language-of-the-fan/comment-page-1/#comment-60720 Annalucia Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:22:53 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/?p=439#comment-60720 Ah, the Outdoor Wedding Horror Story. For the Annalucia it occurred perhaps four years ago, when she and the Tedesco were invited to the wedding of one of the Tedesco's young coworkers. The guests sat in the full sun, on a concrete platform of some sort, and the wedding started ONE HOUR LATE. None of the guests were informed as to the reason; in fact the clergyman on hand to perform the ceremony was pacing in front of the makeshift altar and looking at his watch. Several hours later, during the reception, the Annalucia heard that the delay was due to the non-arrival of some flowers - the young bride was NOT going to walk down the aisle empty-handed, and so it was left to us to sit until the bouquets had been delivered. Most miraculously, this couple is still married. The language of the fans, it is most amusing but fraught with danger. The Annalucia is left-handed, and she had not realized that she might be guilty of Inadvertent Flirting by fiddling with her fan. Ah, the Outdoor Wedding Horror Story. For the Annalucia it occurred perhaps four years ago, when she and the Tedesco were invited to the wedding of one of the Tedesco’s young coworkers. The guests sat in the full sun, on a concrete platform of some sort, and the wedding started ONE HOUR LATE. None of the guests were informed as to the reason; in fact the clergyman on hand to perform the ceremony was pacing in front of the makeshift altar and looking at his watch. Several hours later, during the reception, the Annalucia heard that the delay was due to the non-arrival of some flowers – the young bride was NOT going to walk down the aisle empty-handed, and so it was left to us to sit until the bouquets had been delivered.

Most miraculously, this couple is still married.

The language of the fans, it is most amusing but fraught with danger. The Annalucia is left-handed, and she had not realized that she might be guilty of Inadvertent Flirting by fiddling with her fan.

]]> By: Diana http://manolobrides.com/2007/01/15/the-language-of-the-fan/comment-page-1/#comment-60483 Diana Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:56:43 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/?p=439#comment-60483 I'll definitely look into the fan idea. My ceremony will be outdoors, but there are lots of trees around people could stand under if need be, and we want it kept short! I’ll definitely look into the fan idea. My ceremony will be outdoors, but there are lots of trees around people could stand under if need be, and we want it kept short!

]]> By: Never teh Bride http://manolobrides.com/2007/01/15/the-language-of-the-fan/comment-page-1/#comment-60480 Never teh Bride Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:37:37 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/?p=439#comment-60480 Oh, good gravy, fannypie. IMHO, ceremonies performed out of doors are better served up short and sweet. That way, everyone can get under the darn tent where they can liberally douse themselves with champagne. Also, Kourtney, I cannot stop thinking about the Menopause Boogie! Oh, good gravy, fannypie. IMHO, ceremonies performed out of doors are better served up short and sweet. That way, everyone can get under the darn tent where they can liberally douse themselves with champagne.

Also, Kourtney, I cannot stop thinking about the Menopause Boogie!

]]> By: Wade Rockett http://manolobrides.com/2007/01/15/the-language-of-the-fan/comment-page-1/#comment-60469 Wade Rockett Mon, 15 Jan 2007 23:36:01 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/?p=439#comment-60469 How Whartonesque! I can picture a thrilling drama being played out through fan signals beneath deceptively light conversation. "I love you, but I am engaged. You are being watched - shall we meet later?" How Whartonesque! I can picture a thrilling drama being played out through fan signals beneath deceptively light conversation.

“I love you, but I am engaged. You are being watched – shall we meet later?”

]]> By: Kourtney http://manolobrides.com/2007/01/15/the-language-of-the-fan/comment-page-1/#comment-60464 Kourtney Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:41:39 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/?p=439#comment-60464 I had a February wedding in Saskatchewan - so hot weather wasn't an issue. HOWEVER, most wedding dances I've ever been have been hot, so I had fans as part of the table decorations. It got rave reviews from all of the older (menopausal) ladies & in the crowd, as well as those who like to boogie. (And those who like to boogie & are menopausal at the same time.) I had a February wedding in Saskatchewan – so hot weather wasn’t an issue. HOWEVER, most wedding dances I’ve ever been have been hot, so I had fans as part of the table decorations.

It got rave reviews from all of the older (menopausal) ladies & in the crowd, as well as those who like to boogie. (And those who like to boogie & are menopausal at the same time.)

]]> By: fannypie http://manolobrides.com/2007/01/15/the-language-of-the-fan/comment-page-1/#comment-60462 fannypie Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:08:02 +0000 http://manolobrides.com/?p=439#comment-60462 Gah, I went to an outdoor wedding this summer during the heat wave in LA. They gave us fans, but we were still in direct sunlight. Everyone was squinting and frantically beating the air with their fans. It made for a rather inhospitable crowd when ALL FOUR parents were essentially given open mic time during the ceremony. Yeesh. Gah, I went to an outdoor wedding this summer during the heat wave in LA. They gave us fans, but we were still in direct sunlight. Everyone was squinting and frantically beating the air with their fans. It made for a rather inhospitable crowd when ALL FOUR parents were essentially given open mic time during the ceremony. Yeesh.

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