"Wedding trends that need to stop right now"

drglitter

http://offbeat.topix.com/slideshow/17677?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=17677&utm_term=NAATKK7668TSHF3C

I'm pretty sure there are a lot more than 23 of these. And clearly whoever wrote this HATES doughnuts.

Thoughts?

CMGragain

I agree with every single one of these, and especially the one about the wedding dress that costs more than a car!

Last night DH took me to Outback Steakhouse.  I ordered a rum punch drink and it came in a Mason jar!  I laughed out loud!  The manager said, "Oh, but it's trendy!"  I replied, "Maybe ten years ago."

OurWildKingdom

I don't get the doughnut and cupcake hate, and maybe I'm too cheesy, but I don't mind rhyming signs (as long as they're not soliciting cash or requesting an unplugged ceremony). I'm definitely on board with losing a lot of the others. I especially hate the "Last Chance to Run"-type signs.

ETA: And yes, I didn't count, but I'm positive that was more than 23.

OurWildKingdom

CMGragain said:

I agree with every single one of these, and especially the one about the wedding dress that costs more than a car!

Last night DH took me to Outback Steakhouse.  I ordered a rum punch drink and it came in a Mason jar!  I laughed out loud!  The manager said, "Oh, but it's trendy!"  I replied, "Maybe ten years ago."

Last time I was served a beverage (Kool-Aid, FYI) in a Mason jar was in a Southern fusion restaurant, where it sort of made sense.

banana468

Trends that need to end:  long unnecessary lists that take a fuck load of time to load especially when a ton of the viewing is on a mobile device.    

Don't make me tap to the next screen.    That shit is annoying.   


And don't knock cupcakes.    It's cake that's frosted.     Eat it. 

kimmiinthemitten

Not just donuts, but this author hates all desert; candy, cakes, shooters, cupcakes. 

I don't hate all of these, particularly the ones that have nothing to do with me like attire. I'm also guilty of a couple like Pachabels and the long greenery centerpieces. 

Greenjinjo

I hate mason jars. Unreasonably and with a passion. 

I despise going to the pub, ordering a pint of beer and receiving a bloody jam jar with a handle. 

The one wedding venue we have looked at so far mentioned that they had this fun thing they do for the craft beer. Serve it in mason jars! My partner laughed later as he saw my forced smile and "oh, that's unique!" in response to this. 

Naked cakes look cool imo. Chocolate fountains are the worst, especially if I have to clean it. 

downtondiva

If my husband had wanted to do a "Last Chance to Run" or something like that, I would've told him to go ahead and take that chance.

Heffalump

"Signs That Imply The Groom Doesn't Actually Want To Get Married."

ETA: LOL at the watering cans: "Girl, you went too rustic! Turn back!"

lnixon8

What about the photo of the cake smashing? Thats a no-no but "place your bets" bride vs. groom jars as a honeyfund? wtf

MissKittyDanger

Boo to who wrote this for candy bar! We had a complimentary one and people loved it.

Also depending on the person, I think personalized ways of asking to be WP is nice

MissKittyDanger

Also side eyeing about the donuts and cupcakes. Does this person hate sweet food?

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MissKittyDanger said:

Also depending on the person, I think personalized ways of asking to be WP is nice

In theory, I like the idea of that (definitely just called and ask though). In reality it usually just seems to be a social media AW move than anything actually genuine. 

DrillSergeantCat

Also, who cares what I wear on my feet?

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DrillSergeantCat said:

Also, who cares what I wear on my feet?

Pinterest photo shoots care very deeply about this. 

DrillSergeantCat

Ironring said:

DrillSergeantCat said:

Also, who cares what I wear on my feet?

Pinterest photo shoots care very deeply about this. 

You got me there. As a guest, though, no one cares. I wanted to be comfortable so I wore Chucks. They were fabulous floral wedges.

MCmeow

Completely agree with most especially the whole "this is your last chance to run" sentiment, and the creepy "I'm still single" signs on little boys. Don't agree with the donut hate though. I love donuts, leave my donuts alone

OurWildKingdom

I do think Pachabel's Canon is played-out, but it was Trans-Siberian Orchestra that ruined it for me, not weddings. (I love TSO, but the terrestrial radio stations around here think that "Christmas Canon" is their only song. So grateful for SiriusXM!)

CharmedPam

So no chalkboard sign whatsoever.  Got it.  I don't think all of these are bad...but I agree with some.  I also hate the last chance to run things. I see that damn wedding cake topper a lot of the bride dragging the groom and loathe it.  Great way to start a marriage.  I'm pretty sure if FI didn't want to marry me, he wouldn't have asked me.

By the way, I originally wanted to walk down the aisle to Canon in D - but the babpiper we hired doesn't know it.  I went with Highland Cathedral instead.  Both, I'm sure, are overly played but I think both are pretty.

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Jen4948

This person really seems to hate donuts and most desserts. The only one of the food issues I agree with is the naked cake thing (I love frosting).

But I agree with most of the non-food items on that list.

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I will never say no to mashed potatoes or donuts. Serve them in whatever you want, I will find a way to eat them. 

InLoveInQueens

CharmedPam said:

So no chalkboard sign whatsoever.  Got it.  I don't think all of these are bad...but I agree with some.  I also hate the last chance to run things. I see that damn wedding cake topper a lot of the bride dragging the groom and loathe it.  Great way to start a marriage.  I'm pretty sure if FI didn't want to marry me, he wouldn't have asked me.

By the way, I originally wanted to walk down the aisle to Canon in D - but the babpiper we hired doesn't know it.  I went with Highland Cathedral instead.  Both, I'm sure, are overly played but I think both are pretty.

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This is the worst!! I am so angry thinking about those now. Before my husband and I settled on a city hall wedding I was looking and minor stuff, invites and flowers and stuff, and I tried searching for nerdy cake toppers. Every single one I found, save for some crappy ~custom~ ones on Etsy, had the groom playing video games and the bride dragging him away looking angry. It was so frustrating! I just wanted one couple sitting on the couch, together, playing a game. Nope, gotta run with the stereotypes.

I absolutely hate the last chance shit, it's keeping the stereotype alive and well and it's disgusting.

LadyCatherineDB

kimmiinthemitten said:

Not just donuts, but this author hates all desert; candy, cakes, shooters, cupcakes. 

I don't hate all of these, particularly the ones that have nothing to do with me like attire. I'm also guilty of a couple like Pachabels and the long greenery centerpieces. 

The hatred is not limited to dessert. The author also dislikes fruit disguised as dessert. I wonder whether that means couples should not serve any type of dessert or only traditional, white tiered cakes.

OurWildKingdom

LadyCatherineDB said:

kimmiinthemitten said:

Not just donuts, but this author hates all desert; candy, cakes, shooters, cupcakes. 

I don't hate all of these, particularly the ones that have nothing to do with me like attire. I'm also guilty of a couple like Pachabels and the long greenery centerpieces. 

The hatred is not limited to dessert. The author also dislikes fruit disguised as dessert. I wonder whether that means couples should not serve any type of dessert or only traditional, white tiered cakes.

I do understand the dislike of grey and metallic cakes. They are unsettling-looking. Naked cakes are all right, but the best part of cake is frosting!

CMGragain

I think donuts are OK at a brunch reception, but put them on a tray, not the wall!
I must have played Pachelbel's Canon in D 500 times.
...and you all know that I hate Chucks at a wedding.  JMHO.

If I added a hate to the list, it would be sleezy DJs with tired, suggestive jokes and too much volume.

SP29

A few items I did NOT agree with. Nothing wrong with fruit, donuts, cupcakes, candy bars or naked cake. I would happily consume all of them, and they do nothing to negatively affect the guests' comfort.

Most of what I took away from the post, was don't pick something as part of your food/theme/decor unless it's something that actually relates to you as a couple. For example.... barns and cowboy boots. Do you actually live on a farm? Do you wear cowboy boots in your daily life? Do you own animals or ride horses? If so- go for it! If not.... whyyyyyy?

The rusty watering cans made me laugh. "Girl, you've gone too rustic. Turn back now."

I very much agree about the signs held by the RB or FG. At first I thought they were cute, now they just irk me. So cheesy.

banana468

CMGragain said:

I think donuts are OK at a brunch reception, but put them on a tray, not the wall!
I must have played Pachelbel's Canon in D 500 times.
...and you all know that I hate Chucks at a wedding.  JMHO.

If I added a hate to the list, it would be sleezy DJs with tired, suggestive jokes and too much volume.

Canon in D is a classic.    Sometimes brides work too hard at being unique.     Canon in D is almost soothing to me.      Like looking at a 3 tier frosted white cake begging for a finger taste.  

bleve0821

I kinda wanted to do the scrabble letters in some way, but it would have been appropriate for us since scrabble is my hands down favorite board game and everyone knows it. We didn't, because there were other photos we wanted more. If it had been any of our friends or family sharing that photo, though, I would have side eyed the shit out of it because they are the 80% who don't play Scrabble. 

I don't like cupcakes in lieu of wedding cake, but that's a personal preference. And none of my business. And I think cake toppers in general or just dumb. People know it's a wedding cake.

And ditto, absolutely, to those fucking signs. Obnoxious.

CMGragain

banana468 said:

CMGragain said:

I think donuts are OK at a brunch reception, but put them on a tray, not the wall!
I must have played Pachelbel's Canon in D 500 times.
...and you all know that I hate Chucks at a wedding.  JMHO.

If I added a hate to the list, it would be sleezy DJs with tired, suggestive jokes and too much volume.

Canon in D is a classic.    Sometimes brides work too hard at being unique.     Canon in D is almost soothing to me.      Like looking at a 3 tier frosted white cake begging for a finger taste.  

I really don't mind Canon in D.  I'm just happy I don't have to play it anymore.

banana468

CMGragain said:

banana468 said:

CMGragain said:

I think donuts are OK at a brunch reception, but put them on a tray, not the wall!
I must have played Pachelbel's Canon in D 500 times.
...and you all know that I hate Chucks at a wedding.  JMHO.

If I added a hate to the list, it would be sleezy DJs with tired, suggestive jokes and too much volume.

Canon in D is a classic.    Sometimes brides work too hard at being unique.     Canon in D is almost soothing to me.      Like looking at a 3 tier frosted white cake begging for a finger taste.  

I really don't mind Canon in D.  I'm just happy I don't have to play it anymore.

I'm sure it gets boring.    

But I'd prefer old and trusted to new and trying too hard.  

Heffalump

banana468 said:

CMGragain said:

I think donuts are OK at a brunch reception, but put them on a tray, not the wall!
I must have played Pachelbel's Canon in D 500 times.
...and you all know that I hate Chucks at a wedding.  JMHO.

If I added a hate to the list, it would be sleezy DJs with tired, suggestive jokes and too much volume.

Canon in D is a classic.    Sometimes brides work too hard at being unique.     Canon in D is almost soothing to me.      Like looking at a 3 tier frosted white cake begging for a finger taste.  

That's how I felt, too.  It's like saying "The Mona Lisa is so played out, I see it everywhere."  Some things are classics for a reason.