And you thought losing the ring was the worst way the best man could ruin the wedding:
An Essex clergyman has adopted a novel form of punishment for kissing.
While a wedding was in progress the two principals rose from the chancel steps, where they had been kneeling, to advance to the rails of the Communion Table. The best man thought the ceremony was over, and, in accordance with an old eastern county custom, he kissed the lady.
The officiating clergyman was much shocked at this conduct, and showed his displeasure by punishing, not the indiscreet best man, but the bride and bridegroom, for he suspended the ceremony for half an hour. At the end of the time of penance the proceedings were concluded, and the married couple were sent away.
It could’ve been worse—at least the bride still married the intended groom:
In Louisville, Ky., recently a clergyman who was called upon by a friend to perform the ceremony at his wedding refused because he was in love with the girl himself.
The girl overheard the statement, dismissed her betrothed and married the parson.
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The first one made me think it would have been ok, if he had kissed the clergyman. The second story convinced me I was right.
😂 That would’ve been a much better story! Give it a try one of these days, and let’s see what the modern newspapers do with it… 🤔
“…see what modern newspapers do with it.”
Turn it into clickbait – what else? 🤨
😂 You’d be doing 22nd-century bloggers a favor!