Wedding Invitation Etiquette Question - Page 9

BobbyTheDon · #1 12-07-2005, 08:12 PM

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Originally posted by AOII_LB93
1. Because if we didn't plan it right, we'd hear about it from our Mother in Laws for the rest of our lives, because "it wasn't what they wanted for their sons."

2. I really don't care who goes off on me. This is an internet message board and if I live and die by posts that random people I don't know write on GC I'd have more problems to worry about than planning a wedding.

Oh yeah? You motor boatin sonuva bitch u!

BetteDavisEyes · #2 12-07-2005, 08:49 PM

I thought my cousin was the epitome of rude when he called to RSVP people that weren't even invited. Now my future MIL has really taken the damn cake. There were people on her side that RSVP'd to say that they couldn't make it. The wedding is now 5 days away. She leaves a message on my phone informing me that some of these folks have changed their minds & now will go to the wedding so she told them it's o.k. She called to tell me that I have to change the count. R U fucking kidding me? The wedding is in 5 days. She wants me to call & add 10 additional people. I don't think so. I've been calling her but she won't answer her phone so now my fiance is waiting for her at her house to tell her off for being pushy, presumptuous, & rude.

honeychile · #3 12-07-2005, 09:39 PM

(((((((((((((((((((BetteDavisEyes))))))))))))))))) )

Wow. I've had a mother-in-law and a future mother-in-law, but neither of them were quite this nervy! Of course in each case, I said that you may invite x amount of people, that's ALL. And that the caterer's cut off date was two weeks prior to the wedding - if she wanted to add someone, she must also take someone OFF of her list.

You poor dear. I'm glad to hear that your fiance has a spine, as it will make or break your marriage - and men like that are hard to come by!

uksparkle · #4 12-15-2005, 04:31 PM

I haven't sent out invitations yet (mostly because we haven't set a date yet) but this thread is already stressing me out.

ShaedyKD · #5 03-30-2006, 02:21 AM

How long before your wedding should you send out invitations? No, I'm not getting married, just wondering as to why I haven't received an invitation for my friend's weddings. One is at the beginning of May, the other is at the end of May. The one getting married at the end of May sent "Save the Date" cards back in January I believe.

What is the proper time etiquette on invitations?

Maybe I'm just not invited?!

JK, I'm the maid of honor in the one, but I should still get to see the invitation!

PenguinTrax · #6 03-30-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally posted by ShaedyKD
How long before your wedding should you send out invitations? No, I'm not getting married, just wondering as to why I haven't received an invitation for my friend's weddings. One is at the beginning of May, the other is at the end of May. The one getting married at the end of May sent "Save the Date" cards back in January I believe.

What is the proper time etiquette on invitations?

Maybe I'm just not invited?! JK, I'm the maid of honor in the one, but I should still get to see the invitation!

8 weeks prior for out of towners
4-6 weeks prior for in-town.

ShaedyKD · #7 03-30-2006, 10:43 AM

Thanks ladies!

Rudey · #8 03-30-2006, 12:32 PM

Are guys supposed to get wedding gifts for other guys?

I mean what do you do if it's not the girl you know.

-Rudey

KSigkid · #9 03-30-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally posted by Rudey
Are guys supposed to get wedding gifts for other guys?

I mean what do you do if it's not the girl you know.

-Rudey

My friends got gifts for both of us; generally they got things off of the registry, or they gave us cash.

XOMichelle · #10 03-31-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally posted by Rudey
Are guys supposed to get wedding gifts for other guys?

I mean what do you do if it's not the girl you know.

-Rudey

Yes. If you are invited to the wedding, you get them a gift. Gender doesn't get you out of spending money.

honeychile · #11 03-31-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally posted by ShaedyKD
How long before your wedding should you send out invitations? No, I'm not getting married, just wondering as to why I haven't received an invitation for my friend's weddings. One is at the beginning of May, the other is at the end of May. The one getting married at the end of May sent "Save the Date" cards back in January I believe.

What is the proper time etiquette on invitations?

Maybe I'm just not invited?! JK, I'm the maid of honor in the one, but I should still get to see the invitation!

Also remember that not everyone uses the "Save the Date" cards. They're nice, but certainly not a necessity.

BetteDavisEyes · #12 09-07-2008, 04:17 PM

Yeah, I know. I'm bumping up a really old thread but I have lots of weddings coming up in the next few months that I will be attending and one shower invitation I received yesterday was classic. I had to share.

It's a very nice bridal shower invite for my hubby's cousin in a few weeks. Attached to the invite was a small note from the bride herself personalized to me asking me to please not embarass her by giving her a gift of naughty lingerie b/c she doesn't want her mother to assume she is only getting married b/c she wants to have sex. ROFLMAO!

APhi Sailorgirl · #13 09-08-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BetteDavisEyes

Yeah, I know. I'm bumping up a really old thread but I have lots of weddings coming up in the next few months that I will be attending and one shower invitation I received yesterday was classic. I had to share.

It's a very nice bridal shower invite for my hubby's cousin in a few weeks. Attached to the invite was a small note from the bride herself personalized to me asking me to please not embarass her by giving her a gift of naughty lingerie b/c she doesn't want her mother to assume she is only getting married b/c she wants to have sex. ROFLMAO!

Not sure what's weirder that she included the note or that she was that controlling over her shower invites.

AOII_LB93 · #14 09-08-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BetteDavisEyes

Yeah, I know. I'm bumping up a really old thread but I have lots of weddings coming up in the next few months that I will be attending and one shower invitation I received yesterday was classic. I had to share.

It's a very nice bridal shower invite for my hubby's cousin in a few weeks. Attached to the invite was a small note from the bride herself personalized to me asking me to please not embarass her by giving her a gift of naughty lingerie b/c she doesn't want her mother to assume she is only getting married b/c she wants to have sex. ROFLMAO!

That so deserves a pair of crotchless panties or something equally horrible.

BetteDavisEyes · #15 09-08-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AOII_LB93

That so deserves a pair of crotchless panties or something equally horrible.

That's the plan. So far, I have bought the book Great Sex for Dummies, a can of body cream, and am searching for something gaudy & tacky to wear. Preferable with fringe.

I'm in uber-bitch mode now.