President Obama apologizes (with humor and grace as usual) to newlyweds

[Laura PourMeADrink]

https://gma.yahoo.com/obama-declines-newlyweds-invitation-open-bar-wedding-reception-144835325--abc-news-topstories.html

President Obama Declines Newlyweds' Invitation to Open Bar Wedding Reception
Listen to Obama's Apology Call to Couple Whose Wedding He Displaced
By DEVIN DWYER

Newlywed Army captains Natalie and Edward Mallue took an apologetic call from President Obama on their wedding day after the couple had to relocate their ceremony on short notice because the president was playing on the golf course where they were getting married.

The Mallues planned their wedding Sunday on the 16th tee box at the Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course. Hawaiian wedding blogs portray the 16th tee box as a popular venue for wedding ceremonies, but guests are told that all plans are subject to change when the president is in town, sources said.

Natalie said, “It was just above the 16th hole. So we were watching you golf.”
“Well, that must have been kind of painful,” Obama joked, telling the newlyweds he shot an 84. “But if I had skipped the 16th hole I would have shot a 79.”

The video was shot on cellphone by Natalie’s sister, Christie McConnell.

After asking the couple how long they have known each other (since 2011) and where they plan to honeymoon (“We haven’t figured that out yet”), the president politely passed on their invitation to the reception.

“You’re more than welcome to come to our reception at the officer’s club,” Edward said, as Natalie added, “There’s an open bar.”

“You know what,” the president responded, “you don’t want me at the reception. Everybody would have to be managed [checked by security]. Congratulations and thanks for your service."

[Vinca]

1. I bet they'll be getting a nice gift in the mail, too. What a memorable wedding!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

2. Yes...just like that girl who voted next to him. He is so charming. nt

[peace13]

3. That was a sweet call! N/t

[KansDem]

4. Can you imagine what the previous president would have said?

Yea...a-huh, a-huh...sure...I'll come to your reception...a-huh, a-huh...Everybody wants to have a beer with me!...a-huh, a-huh. I'll even give out nicknames!...a-huh, a-huh,...*snort**spit*

[treestar]

8. Dubya would not have called and apologized either

He would have ignored it or said something about the privileges of Presidentin.

[kairos12]

10. As a gift he would have sent a turkey to be served--a plastic one.

[Capt. Obvious]

5. Unlikely story

It's Yahoo

They make up BS about the president 24/7. They're main audience is racist aholes and stoking their right wing delusions.

I read it here

[RiverLover]

7. LOL funny that. nt

[bigwillq]

6. At least they gave them a warning

that "plans are subject to change"
but I don't think anyone, not even the president, should force them to relocate their wedding.
At least it seems like this couple were good sports about it.

[treestar]

9. Reminds me of that course in New York was it, that bumped the President instead of

whatever they had been doing instead.

This one is in Hawaii and chose to put the POTUS first.

Either way, it is this big news item and it's the President's fault.

[Fla Dem]

11. They simply had to move it up the slope away from the actual fairway and green. In fact

in a television interview/report they said it actually turned out to be a better spot, it gave them a more panoramic view. The couple were very gracious and appreciated the prez's apology, but said none was needed.

[bigwillq]

12. That's good.

Glad things worked out for all involved.

[Fred Sanders]

13. Here is a picture of the outraged couple Emperor Obama forced to change their nuptial vows plans:

West Point Graduate Wedding Couple and Party Receive Phone Call From Their Commander-In-Chief

http://i.cbc.ca/1.2886016.1419955286!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/obama-wedding-snafu.jpg