Today, my fiancé said "Rachel" instead of my name when asked to repeat, "I take thee, Emily, to be my lawfully wedded wife." I was shocked, so he explained while laughing that he doesn't even know a Rachel. He ruined our wedding for a Friends quote. FML
Emliy tells us more.
Hey guys, I'm the OP. To clear a few things up, he didn't exactly ruin the wedding. He and I have always been able to joke back and forth, and quoting shows in fitting situations is almost like a contest to us, to see who can quote a show or movie that matches the situation the fastest and the best. Before the wedding, I was winning at this game, and he saw our wedding as the PERFECT opportunity to take the lead. This wouldn't have been so bad if I wasn't visibly shaking and feeling like I was about the puke throughout the whole ceremony. Don't get me wrong, I love him with all my heart and knew it was the right decision to marry him, but I was still a bundle of nerves. So when he said "Rachel," I immediately burst into tears, because my immediate thought was he was either cheating on me or in love with someone else (I knew the Friends quote, but when you're that invested in what's happening around you, your first thought isn't exactly going to be Ross Geller). So I guess I technically ruined the wedding a little more than him with my horrible sobbing that wouldn't stop even after I had forgiven him... After I calmed down, we went through with the rest of the ceremony. No slaps across the face, no leaving at the altar. We've been together since 8th grade, so I wasn't about to leave him after over 12 years of nothing but love and care.
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whyisitincapital 25
"The One Where He Misreads his Vows"
marcranger 28
Glad you were able to provide some context, OP, since that 300-character limit leaves so much room for (mis)interpretation! It sounds like you've got a good attitude about all this and will be able to laugh at it when you tell the story later. Congratulations!
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GentlemanBastard 15
I think it's pretty awesome. Friends was a great show.
bettyjean6shootr 4
Clearly he had a sense of humor and tried to lighten the mood, rather than being uptight and a whiney perfectionist. If you think that's "ruining" your wedding then I feel sorry for you and for him
fleur_de_fevrier_fml 22
Guys, give the girl a break. I wouldn't think the wedding is ruined either but if she feels it ruined, that's so she feels. I got married last year and we had a very laid-back wedding. However, the vows were very important to me and I wouldn't have been quite upset if my now husband thought it was appropriate to make such a stupid joke at such a precious moment.
fuckedPriceless 17
#59 It's one way to make it very memorable and something to laugh at in the future ad well. perhaps it is a very good place to crack a joke?
Emliy 2
Hey guys, I'm the OP. To clear a few things up, he didn't exactly ruin the wedding. He and I have always been able to joke back and forth, and quoting shows in fitting situations is almost like a contest to us, to see who can quote a show or movie that matches the situation the fastest and the best. Before the wedding, I was winning at this game, and he saw our wedding as the PERFECT opportunity to take the lead. This wouldn't have been so bad if I wasn't visibly shaking and feeling like I was about the puke throughout the whole ceremony. Don't get me wrong, I love him with all my heart and knew it was the right decision to marry him, but I was still a bundle of nerves. So when he said "Rachel," I immediately burst into tears, because my immediate thought was he was either cheating on me or in love with someone else (I knew the Friends quote, but when you're that invested in what's happening around you, your first thought isn't exactly going to be Ross Geller). So I guess I technically ruined the wedding a little more than him with my horrible sobbing that wouldn't stop even after I had forgiven him... After I calmed down, we went through with the rest of the ceremony. No slaps across the face, no leaving at the altar. We've been together since 8th grade, so I wasn't about to leave him after over 12 years of nothing but love and care.
Idontcare5623 4
Well at least you have a sense of humor, unlike most girls. Definitely are going to laugh later.
marcranger 28
Glad you were able to provide some context, OP, since that 300-character limit leaves so much room for (mis)interpretation! It sounds like you've got a good attitude about all this and will be able to laugh at it when you tell the story later. Congratulations!
HylianTwilight 21
Huh... I wonder why this FML isn't posted in follow up.
DeltaDragonxx 20
it is you nimrod...
Blueberrymon 3
OMG you guys are damn adorable haha. I want a partner like that too
hopingforluck 10
your love story is true love
TanzWolf 26
I'm impressed that you've been together since 8th grade. That's amazing. Congrats, OP! Best of luck in your quoting game, get him back!
kellyem2 20
If you're not upset and you're glad to have married him then the day isn't ruined. Eventually this will make a funny story that will make your wedding more unique. Though perhaps you should make your husband promise not to make any similar jokes when you're at a funeral or in labor....for his own safety. :-P
laden_swallow09 34
Nope. Labor is definitely within bounds of this game. SHOW NO MERCY! TAKE NO PRISONERS!
fantasyworld 37
8th grade? That's awesome. You seem like a cute couple.
JoshTheTacoMan 19
The fact that you have been together since 8th grade is amazing.
justtheotherguy 12
You should've mentioned him as "Joey" ?
Chilupa 28
My husband and I are the same. I worked the Ralph Wiggum quote "I choo choo choose you" into my vows.
eyepuppy 31
My wife and I do the same thing OP. For the wedding, our pastor incorperated a bunch of quotes. Given that my name is Rob and hers is Rachel, the pastor introduced us as Ross and Rachel.
jellenwood 35
You can totally get him back in the delivery room for your first child!
_spacekid 11
Got to love humor!
Kamp_West 11
it may have been an on-going game, but risking your own wedding to score that one point was not worth it. i'm glad that you two can joke about it afterwards. but you should not feel bad for your reaction (stating that you "technically" ruined the wedding more than he did), even if it is a placating gesture. you love him; it was a heartbreaking moment because you are invested in your wedding/marriage. that's a good thing. it was a good reaction. a bad reaction would be laughing it off and hiding the fact that him saying another woman's name at your wedding hurt you.
Maxxie_moose 4
I wish I had a love that lasted that long. From the sounds of it you two are very happy. Congratulations on the wedding!
MamaZombieCakes 17
Well at least you still married the love of your life. Always happy to hear when things end beautifully
thatonetribute 31
Congradulations, by the way!
vikky538 28
he is a keeper OP..every wedding has its own flavour..treat this as a sweet memory..
LibertyLife20 20
Friends ftw!
AquaManatee 8
Hah, That is funny.
BeautifulChaos27 37
I would be okay with this IF I was told of the joke beforehand and could play along. Even the two seconds of "he got my name wrong?! Is he cheating?!" would ruin the entire moment for me and any chance at it being funny.
kendallfireHD 16
He's a keeper. Love that show.