The Wedding
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 9:04 pm
During WWII, an American Army Captain stationed in England met and
fell in love with a British Lieutenant in the WRENS.
After a whirlwind courtship, they became engaged and his fiancée
wanted him to spend the weekend at her parents' home in the country so
they could meet him. When they arrived at a huge estate, a Rolls Royce
was parked in front of a circular driveway with a staff of a dozen
maids, butlers, gardeners, etc., standing at attention awaiting their
arrival. It was obvious to the Yank that his fiancée was no ordinary
Brit, but of the nobility. Her parents were absolutely taken by her
choice of a husband and a delightful weekend was enjoyed by all.
When the Yank returned to his headquarters outside London, he went to
the British liaison officer's office, explained what had happened, and
asked what the proper protocol would be for him at the wedding.
"At the wedding, pretty much the same as your American weddings, I
would say, but a bit more elaborate. The big difference would be after
the wedding. You will both have connecting rooms in the Claridge. You
will both go to your separate rooms, where you will bathe, apply
cologne, put on your pajamas and robe, and go to the door connecting
your two rooms. You will rap on the door."
"She will answer, 'yes,' and you will say, 'I offer you my honor.' She
will respond, 'I honor your offer.' That is your permission to enter
her room."
"After that, it's honor and offer All night."
fell in love with a British Lieutenant in the WRENS.
After a whirlwind courtship, they became engaged and his fiancée
wanted him to spend the weekend at her parents' home in the country so
they could meet him. When they arrived at a huge estate, a Rolls Royce
was parked in front of a circular driveway with a staff of a dozen
maids, butlers, gardeners, etc., standing at attention awaiting their
arrival. It was obvious to the Yank that his fiancée was no ordinary
Brit, but of the nobility. Her parents were absolutely taken by her
choice of a husband and a delightful weekend was enjoyed by all.
When the Yank returned to his headquarters outside London, he went to
the British liaison officer's office, explained what had happened, and
asked what the proper protocol would be for him at the wedding.
"At the wedding, pretty much the same as your American weddings, I
would say, but a bit more elaborate. The big difference would be after
the wedding. You will both have connecting rooms in the Claridge. You
will both go to your separate rooms, where you will bathe, apply
cologne, put on your pajamas and robe, and go to the door connecting
your two rooms. You will rap on the door."
"She will answer, 'yes,' and you will say, 'I offer you my honor.' She
will respond, 'I honor your offer.' That is your permission to enter
her room."
"After that, it's honor and offer All night."
