Tales from the singles' table - MSN Dating and Personals

By Rory Evans

Brides operate under the assumption that their weddings will be the most magical gatherings. How else can they justify devoting 18 months of their lives to planning a four-hour event? And they also believe that the air on their special day will be so infused with pixie dust that their single friends are certain to fall prey to love at first sight. That’s right, the singles table is looked upon as matchmaking nirvana…or is it?

As we enter high wedding season, consider these tales from those who’ve barely survived—and those who’ve celebrated — being single at the big event.

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