Weddings Documentation

[DarleneFFXI]

Pleeaaaaaassee understand this is meant to help those who are or were fustrated with the whole "wedding planner" part of the game. Valid arguments abound for the yea & nay of in game weddings; this is just for those who decided to do it, and are having trouble. This is my successful experience. I just hope it can help someone else.

It took about 6 months before I got a date; but mostly that was because I made a few mistakes and didn't keep checking. If you are persistent enough you can get a faster result. And once you get the date, follow the directions exactly, because you cannot appeal the wedding gm's decisions to cancel your wedding, forcing you to apply again.

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EMAIL EXCHANGE BETWEEN ME & WEDDING GM (Entire thread)
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From : <[email protected]>
Sent : Thursday, August 18, 2005 4:20 PM
Subject : Re: Re: what can I do?

Greetings:

Thank you for your reply! When cancellations are open, they will appear in the
Notes field on the calendar page. Since the dates will be just a few days away,
they won't display as open on the calendar, and application instructions will be
included in the notes.

In order to be considered, you will need to have an active application in the
system. However, please do not send in multiple applications for the same
ceremony- you should only reapply after receiving unfavorable results. Thank you
very much for your patience!

Best wishes,
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FINAL FANTASY XI Wedding Master
[email protected]
SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.

>I am the chaperone for Bride & Groom, so I'm ready to start working. I
>am also ready to check the calendar on a regular basis. How are these days
>noted on the calendar? How do I try to apply for these dates? And can I
>qualify for a cancelation date while I have an application on file?
>
>===========================
>Darlene - Paragon of white mage fuzziness
>Quetzalcoatl Server
>[email protected]
>===========================
>
>>From: [email protected]
>>Subject: Re: what can I do?
>>Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 02:00:56 +0900
>>
>>Greetings:
>>
>>Thank you for your interest in a FINAL FANTASY XI Ceremony. I am sorry to
>>hear that youve run in to trouble with the application process. In order to
>>make positive improvements to all aspects of the game, player feedback is
>>absolutely necessary. However, the Wedding Master is not able to gather and
>>process feedback or make changes to the existing rules and conditions.
>>
>>In regards to the lottery system, this method is employed because it is the
>>most fair and efficient option available. Applications are randomly
>>selected for the time slots that the chaperone chose, and the lottery
>>occurs once a week on Sundays. The time slots booked in lotteries are
>>usually for ceremonies that will happen in one month.
>>
>>At times, you may receive a rejection notice even if only one of your
>>selected dates has been booked. When lotteries are run for the dates that
>>you picked as second or third choices, priority will be given to
>>applications that have those dates down as their first choices.
>>Applications will only be booked for their second or third choices if very
>>few applications are received asking for those dates as their first choice.
>>You may find better luck if your choices are all in the same date range for
>>the lottery or if different time slots are chosen.
>>
>>A maximum of 15 weddings can be conducted in one week, and the wedding
>>master typically receives more than 400 applications for each week.
>>Therefore, it is possible that the random lottery will result in the
>>rejection of your application on more than one occasion. Although this is
>>understandably frustrating, do not lose heart. If you receive unfavorable
>>results, you may send in a new application. However, please do not send in
>>more than one application for the same ceremony. Please wait for lottery
>>results before reapplying.
>>
>>The percentages that you see are based on the number of applications
>>received for that particular time slot. Unfortunately it is not possible to
>>say when the best time to apply is, as this completely depends on the
>>number of applications received. The percentages WILL CHANGE as the lottery
>>date draws near and the change will affect your application.
>>
>>Occasionally, cancellations may occur that will open time slots no longer
>>available on the calendar. In these cases, the Wedding Master may offer
>>them to players on a first-come-first-serve basis. However, there may be as
>>little as two or three days notice. If you would like to be considered for
>>this, please check the calendar on a regular basis by going to the Wedding
>>Application page. If you are the groom or the bride, I must hear from your
>>chaperone.
>>
>>Since your thoughts and ideas are important, I do ask that you submit
>>feedback via Service and Support in the PlayOnline Viewer. When in the
>>Service and Support section, choose Support, and then Email Support to
>>access the feedback section. Although an individual response may not be
>>received, all feedback is reviewed and considered. Thank you very much for
>>your patience, and I hope to see you at a ceremony very soon.
>>
>>Best wishes,
>>---------------------------------------------
>>FINAL FANTASY XI Wedding Master
>>[email protected]
>>SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
>>
>> >I've tried several times to get a date for Bride & Groom on the Quez
>> >server. My friends are planning to be married soon in real life and
>>want
>> >to have an online wedding to share with their friends. I would like to
>>do
>> >anything I can to make this work. I tried choosing days that showed
>>"100%"
>> >and we still didn't get the dates. Should we choose another location?
>> >Fewer people? Please help me understand, and I'll do whatever I need to
>>do.
>> > Thank you.
>> >
>>---------------------------------------------
>>SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
>>FINAL FANTASY XI Wedding Master
>>[email protected]
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SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.
FINAL FANTASY XI Wedding Master
[email protected]

 

[DarleneFFXI]

(More info)

This is the basic idea of "Etiquette" required for the event. Most of the people who came to this event came late, and since the GM had to "teleport" us to the island where the event took place, a number of people could not attend--the GM put his foot down, and said I couldn't wait any more.

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Wedding Ceremony Procedures

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Etiquette
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A wedding is a sacred event and should be observed with the utmost respect.
Thus, during our ceremonies, it is important for all involved to conduct
themselves in the appropriate manner.

If the behavior of the participants and/or guests is deemed improper or
disruptive, we reserve the right to cancel the ceremony. Please help us to
create a joyous and memorable occasion for the bride and groom by ensuring that
everyone obeys this simple etiquette:

- Do not be late
- Do not move around needlessly during the
ceremony.
- Do not bring monsters to the wedding site, and
then release them.
- Refrain from casting spells, synthesizing, or
using unnecessary items until the ceremony is
over.
- Refrain from unnecessary chatting once the
ceremony begins, including excessive emotes.
- Do not engage in battle.
- Maintain a reasonable standard of decency
during the ceremony.
- Do not engage in any other activities that
might disrupt the ceremony.

It is the responsibility of the chaperones to inform all attendees of the above
etiquette, but they are free to do so in their own words, if they wish.

It may be a good idea to recruit helpers and ushers who can direct and caution
the attendees upon arrival, or shortly before the ceremony begins.


Preparations
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(1) Attire

The only specific restrictions in regards to attire are for weapons and
headgear. Helmets, masks, visors, faceguards and heavy items should not be worn.
Hats, cloaks, circlets, eyeglasses and the like are acceptable.

If your wedding is indoors at Jeuno, please ask guests to remove their hats.

It is recommended that one dress in a manner befitting a sacred occasion. This
request extends not only to the bride, groom, and chaperone, but to all those
who plan to attend the ceremony. The bride, groom, and chaperone should discuss
this matter beforehand in order to establish a general guideline, which in turn
should be passed on to all attendees.

As an optional service, a complete wedding dress set will be provided for the
bride, if one was requested in the initial wedding application. The dress will
be given to the bride during arrangements for the ceremony. If it was not
requested on the original application, but you'd like to request it on the
wedding day, bring the extra 50,000g fee.

(2) Weapons

We ask that the bride, groom, chaperone, and attendees remove weapons during the
ceremony.


(3) Wedding Fees

If the wedding ceremony fees cannot be paid on the wedding date, the ceremony
will be canceled.
(Players will have to reapply if they wish to hold another ceremony.)

If a wedding dress set was requested in the application, please do not forget to
bring the
50,000-gil fee to the ceremony.

Money will be collected from the chaperone when meeting the WM 60 minutes
beforehand.

(4) Food

Please do not forget to tell the bride and groom to each bring a food item to
the ceremony (Any type of food will be acceptable). These food items will be
used during the "Oath of Flesh and Blood."

Arrangements
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The Groom, Bride, and chaperone should arrive at the wedding site 60 minutes
(Earth time) before the ceremony is to begin. This is when arrangements such as
the wedding procession and script are confirmed, so please ask all other
attendees to refrain from entering the wedding site until all arrangements have
been confirmed (we are not responsible for this issue. If you have recruited
friends to be ushers, please ask them to help you inform the guests as to when
they can enter the wedding site). Since a rehearsal will be held with the
Wedding Master, it can be distracting to have guests waiting within earshot of
/say.

East Sarutabaruta
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The guests must meet and wait at (H-12). The WM will move the Groom, Bride and
Chaperone in to the wedding site from this location 60 minutes prior to the
ceremony as well.
This location allows for up to 36 attendees including the Groom, Bride and
Chaperone.
Fees are 80,000g plus an additional 50,000g if the bridal set is desired.

* Both the bride and groom must keep at least one inventory space open to hold
the wedding ring. The chaperone must reserve one inventory space to hold the
crackers.

* If a bridal set was requested in the application, the bride will need 4 empty
inventory spaces to hold the entire set. If the set was not requested on the
application, but you'd like it anyway, please bring the 50,000g fee to the
ceremony, and inform the WM when your preferences are confirmed.

* The rings must not be worn until the ceremony, and the bride must not wear the
wedding items until the practice is over. If she has her own set of
player-crafted items, the same rules apply.