Congrats - how to say it other way?

[nq:1]Congratulations! he replied that in England a different expression is used in such occasions. Unfortunately she doesn't remember what exactly he said. Any ideas? Or maybe it might have been a joke?[/nq]
I'm not sure what he was on about. There's a tradition that one says "congratulations" to the groom, but "best wishes" to the bride; are you certain that she didn't say "congratulations"

[nq:1]Congratulations! he replied that in England a different expression is used in such occasions. Unfortunately she doesn't remember what exactly he said. Any ideas? Or maybe it might have been a joke?[/nq]
The traditional way is to place your right hand on the groom's left shoulder, look him straight in the eye and say: "Your poor devil, what made you do it?"

Les

[nq:1]Congratulations! he replied that in England a different expression is used in such occasions. Unfortunately she doesn't remember what exactly he said. Any ideas? Or maybe it might have been a joke?[/nq]
I think our mavens of manners in the US might agree with the English groom, though I haven't heard a discussion about this usage recently. I recall learning that people who are very obser

> The traditional way is to place your right hand on the groom's left
[nq:1]shoulder, look him straight in the eye and say: "Your poor devil, what made you do it?" Les[/nq]
lol, thanks Les. I'll keep that in mind

are you certain that she didn't say "congratulations" to the bride, and
[nq:1]that the groom corrected her?[/nq]
maybe, in fact i've heard the story from a friend of that girl so it might have been changed

[nq:1](I am probably missing out on some common statements, though. I only go to family weddings, shrug, shake hands, and ... other formulaic comments. "Condolences" is the one I hear a lot. "I am so sorry for you all" is another.[/nq]
Thanks Pat, that's very useful
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[nq:1]Congratulations! he replied that in England a different expression is used in such occasions. Unfortunately she doesn't remember what exactly he said. Any ideas?[/nq]
How about "Condolences" ;-)

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[nq:1]How about "Condolences" ;-) rob singers pull finger to reply Foemina Erit Ruina Tua[/nq]
Seems appropriate

[nq:1]Congratulations! he replied that in England a different expression is used in such occasions. Unfortunately she doesn't remember what exactly he said. Any ideas? Or maybe it might have been a joke? Tx in advance, a[/nq]
We often say to the bride: "You're not showing a bit!" and to the groom: "Do you have proof that it's yours?"

[nq:1]We often say to the bride: "You're not showing a bit!" and to the groom: "Do you have proof that it's yours?"[/nq]
"Do you still want to go through with this?" is another favourite.

Lyndon