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WTF?(or am I the only 1?)

Cheetah2B — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 07:45:25 +0000

At any rate. If you're familiar with military life, then you know terms like "card chaser, barracks rats, contract marriages" etc.

So here's a question, based on a thread on another site.

boy wants out of barracks. meets girl, marries girl. they START DATING after being MARRIED. then there's the classic "we fell in love and had babies"! like they did it the traditional way. no one knows they're married.

then, they(probably she), want to plan a "vow renewal aka wedding"(and no one is sure what to call it, bc only a handful of people know the truth!), b/c now they have this wonderful life.

here's THE question. wtf do ya'll think of this?! I called it like I saw it. A contract marriage, BAH fraud(in her thread she says this is what the marriage was about to begin with), and I essentially could have gone on, but I mostly covered those 2, a couple times, in different wording. You know, JIC she didn't get it.

Don't get me wrong, that's "great" they turned it around. But conspiracy to commit fraud, followed by the fraudulent act, and THEN wanting to celebrate it?! Am I the only one calling it what it is? It actually super pissed me off, b/c while I've known people who've done CM's, NO ONE usually knows. NOR do they generally celebrate it! I do give props, b/c they're actually "together" now. But still.

(and before anyone recognizes me from that board, yes, my FH did this. he gets shit from me, and he gives me shit for mine. We've both done it. But, we aren't with those people, and I was actually dating the guy I married. I just wasn't willing to run cross country with my ex's kid).

Unity Cross...

tigersgirlgv — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 02:05:23 +0000

Oh ladies, I saw this commercial on TLC today and immediately knew I had to post it here to share with you... https://player.vimeo.com/video/82353435

I think my "favorite" line is, "It was really special when I got to put my cross, in my husband's cross." Like who thought of this? And I saw this as one who considers herself a Christian, but really, a unity cross?

I hate the word "princess"

jenna8984 — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:50:38 +0000

I hate watching Say Yes or 4 Weddings and the girls are taking about how they want to look like a princess or they want a princess wedding. Sorry this isn't a Disney movie, grow up lol

I especially hate when people call babies that. My sister in law is expecting in a few weeks and she keeps saying on facebook that she can't wait for the princess to arrive. I just want to be like you're not giving birth to a Kate Middleton so shut the hell up. (probably doesn't help that I don't like my SIL so anything she says I find annoying hahahah)

"helpful" answers only rant

Inkdancer — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 17:52:36 +0000

I've seen a couple of instances of ladies asking for "helpful answers only" and I'd like to make this statement:

By telling you what exactly went wrong, we are being helpful.

By saying "do this, not that", we are being helpful.

By giving you any advice at all, we are being helpful.

Just because you disagree with what we're saying or don't want to hear criticism, that does not mean that we aren't helping. Take what internet strangers say with a heaping spoonful of sugar, because we're offering good medicine.

Opposite of bridezilla- Guestzillas?!

jenna8984 — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 15:54:05 +0000

So my friend sent me a text that she just got married privately by a JP and sent a picture of the two of them toasting wine glasses. I am so thrilled for her. She just posted it on facebook and I'm shocked....at least 5 family members (can tell by the last names) commented with sad faces and comments like "we wanted to be there, aaaw why did you do that, is there going to be a reception at a later date, we wanted to party with you" etc. I can't believe people are that self centered that they want a big party for a wedding that's NOT theirs!! Like how rude that you're basically telling her what she did isn't good enough!

Be honest....Are bridal shows a waste of my time?

raeah219 — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:39:30 +0000

My friends want me to go to this bridal show this weekend but I really feel like it will be a waste of my time. We are having a small budget wedding. 7K for 120 people. Im really not interested in going to look at a bunch of fancy dresses, designs, foods, and cakes that we cant afford. It just seems like a waste of my time. My friends think I should go to "get ideas", but I think they just want me to go so they will have an excuse to go since they aren't engaged but are wedding obsessed. (They have their entire weddings already planned without a boyfriend in sight, but thats another story lol) I don't want to waste a Saturday, but I don't want to miss out if it will be helpful. What do you ladies think?

i'm really tired of this fucking cold

cruffino — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 20:12:34 +0000

i can't be outside for more than 5 minutes at a time. my feet are freezing all day. i want to put on my bathrobe and retire to the couch with my snuggie (don't judge, they're awesome) and not get up until june 21.

the only thing keeping me from losing my shit is the thought of our honeymoon in sunny costa rica only 3 short weeks away.....

Need to vent UPDATE

AlexisA01 — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:54:26 +0000

Okay so on 12/12/12 two of my former high school friends got engaged. They have been together for a long time and it was coming.It was a wonderful surprise for her and her other friends and family were all in attendance. Jump to this passed weekend, she was hosting a scentsy party and was bragging about how she wants her fiance to propose again but this time on her terms. She already announced that they got engaged on all her social media, week later. So I don't understand why the need for her to ask him to get engaged again on her terms. What does that mean?

She called it off on Facebook. Said something about finding herself.

Can't stand any of my sister in laws literally...

Reprisebride — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:32:49 +0000

I am so sick of sisters and sister in laws. Ugh.

GMs planning strippers/FI and I not interested

nikoleechan — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:11:25 +0000

Hello all! Neither my fiancé or I are interested in strippers or clubs and while my MOH will make sure I'm happy with my girls night I know at least 2 of his GM will fight for a strip club party or strippers in some capacity. One of them is a serial cheater and all around asshat and the other is just not interested in monogamy and loves strip clubs. My Fi assures me he's not interested in strippers and just wants to go for drinks and mini putt and bowling downtown. I trust him not to do anything but I wouldn't put it past them to "surprise him" and/or drag him to a club because he's not driving. He's a sweet guy and rarely sticks up for himself or makes his displeasure known, he's more likely to just go with it and not cause a problem. How do I make sure his GM will understand he wants to just have a chill night and relax without seeming like it's because of me? One of them already hates me because I don't tolerate his crap. Once I got his gf a job with me and she asked why I dislike him and I told her it's because he has cheated before and been a dick about it and he yelled at me because he had told her he'd never cheated before. I don't try to stop my FI from seeing him because they've been friends a long long time and I trust him to go for drinks without doing anything stupid but if he gets together with the other GM I worry about I wouldn't put it past them to sneak a stripper in somewhere. Someone tell me I'm not crazy.

is it just me....

speedyblazer11 — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 00:24:14 +0000

Is it just me or are their other ladies out there that hate these Davids bridal commercials that are like "the groom is just a cog in the day" really?! I know they are catering to make money but if it wasn't for the damn man the bride wouldn't need your stinking dress! And I am not a DB hater I actually bought my dress there but, I can't stand those commercials anymore. Thank jebus for DVR. Rant over :)

Everyone has an opinion.

Emilio829 — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:26:07 +0000

And it seems to me that the ones that have an opinion are the people who I couldn't care less if they showed up!

My mom called my Aunt to get my cousin's addresses and she let her know that we weren't inviting children. I don't think that is unheard of, my sister did the same thing 5 years ago at her wedding. However, this was before my cousin's had children. My Aunt was horrified and asked if they could come if "they would be well behaved." That's not why I'm not inviting them, if I included all children the guest list would increase by 30, Aunt also said that I "don't have to feed everybody". Um.... So, if there is a star next to your name you can eat, but if not - so sorry!?!? Also, she complained that we're having the wedding on a Saturday night because one of my cousin's is a bartender. What am I expected to do, have my wedding on a Wednesday night? He doesn't have to come if he doesn't want to lose the money.

Another Aunt scolded my dad because I'm a grown up and he has no obligation to pay for my wedding. My parents generously offered to pay for our venue, catering and DJ. It was their decision, we accepted gratefully and that's that. I completely understand (as do they) that they don't have an obligation, but they want to help!

I guess it's true what they say, opinions are like a**holes, everybody has one.

Found a planned PPD on the news

MadHops21 — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:48:18 +0000

(In Illinois) 1ST COUPLE OF 2014: Congratulations to the first couple in Cook County to get married in 2014: Ricca Rivera and Fernando Chaidez!

Rivera and Chaidez had to push their car out of the snow to make it to the county clerk’s office early yesterday morning. Not only do they get special recognition as the 1st couple of 2014, but several local businesses donated prizes as a wedding gift, including a weekend stay at the Palmer House Hilton.

They were officially married when the office opened at 8:30 a.m., and will have a church ceremony early next month.

linky

Is it just me or....

fluteplayer247 — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:17:52 +0000

When I get a wedding planner app or any type of checklist they want me to get everything done really early, when I decide to take there advice and book a venue when I tell them my date the say something like "wow this is early" I will be gone all summer working at a summer camp but I still feel like I should wait to do somethings.

I call doover!

Blergbot — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:35:29 +0000

http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2014/01/22/mayors_jewelers_partner_with_miami_heat_to_create_sponsored_marriage_proposals.html?wpisrc=hpsponsoredd2 Would you have a sponsored proposal?

facebook Gems

whitjoy — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 03:28:15 +0000

Yup

What is with people

JaniV123 — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:31:41 +0000

What isit with people thinking they are automatically invited to my wedding, ESPECIALLY when you havent talked to me in over 4 years!?!? I geet that i met FI because of you back in high school before you proceded to basically insult me and unfriend me from you life for two years, just because you were the matchmakes does not give you authority to auto invite youself to my wedding on a punlic forum! Geez seriously.

Plants/Trees/Flowers as Favors (somewhat vent)

pinkshorts27 — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 21:20:36 +0000

Now I'm sorry if I offend anyone of you, but this is the snarky brides board. But I'm really tired of giving plants as favors. I don't have anywhere to put them and 90% of the time they aren't my style. Why give favors that most of your guests won't like?

I have been to two weddings where they gave plants: wildflowers and small trees. The Bride and Groom tried to guilt people into taking them, but I had nothing to do with them!

Then we see brides asking about it online and people say "Most of your guests don't have the same tastes and won't like them" and they are all like "Who wouldn't like my favors? They are what we like so everyone else should" (Maybe not those exact words).

Sorry I'm cranky, my friend just called and said she wanted to do little christmas trees as favors and my fractured ankle hurts which makes me extra cranky.

Juvenile initials on everything

kns1988 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 01:41:38 +0000

This might be an unpopular opinion, which is why it's going on the Snarky Brides page.... what is with the initials on everything bridal? I haven't worn my initials on a necklace since I was in 4th grade. It just seems juvenile. (I've been looking at bridesmaids' jewelry - don't worry, not as their gift)

FFIL Vent

bnwright0721 — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:42:13 +0000

So my FFIL just sent my fiance and email, stating that my fiance's grandmother (who lives with fiance's parents) came to him very upset, admitting that her step-grandson (father in law's brother's step-son, I think that's what he'd be?) is having his wedding the same date as ours, 10/11/14. She said she'd known about it since they picked it out "a year ago" and failed to say anything about it when we were planning our dates.

Anyway, my FFIL emailed my fiance in a very polite, courteous manner, asking him basically if we could change our date (which we already moved from 10/25/14 at his request). We are paying for this whole wedding on our own--no help from the parents. We've already booked and paid 1/3 of the caterer. We've booked and deposited money on the photographer (Who is only available Oct. 11 and 25). Anyway, just to let my fiance say we tried, I called the caterer to see if they have any other dates open in October--and they actually have all four weekends open.

I've already made my STDs, and, at the risk of TMI--adjusted the timing of my period via my birth control so that it works out with the wedding date.

My fiance responded very politely to his father and explained the situation with the photographer and the fact that Oct 25 would be too chilly for an outdoors wedding where we live.

FFIL CALLED THE CATERER. And responded to my fiance saying "Oh well they have September 27th available."

Yes, I could technically re-do all the STDs and adjust the timing of my period AGAIN to accommodate these random out of state relatives who might not come to the wedding and his grandmother. But my issue is that he CALLED THE CATERER. TO CHECK UP ON ME.

Maybe I'm just PMSing, but I just think that's rude.

TK is trying to give me heart failure....

Chipmunk415 — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:46:10 +0000

By changing the checklist (AGAIN) so now instead of 30+ items left for me to do, there's only 17. I freaked, thinking I'd accidentally tagged things that weren't done yet, and then looked closer, only to find they'd combined stuff like " 1) thank your parents and tell them you love them, 2) get your hair makeup done 3) smile you're getting married" etc into one big "Get Married" tag.

Stop scaring me knot gods! I'm mentally bonkers as it is right now!

Floral "Quote" - Updated

Rebl90 — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 02:08:31 +0000

Okay Snarky Brides, I want your input! I sat down and met with a florist the other day for the first time ever and thought it went well. Then today, I got her "quote":

The total is $ 525.00 plus tax it includes all the personals for 19 people in your bridal party and loose flowers for the reception for 140 guests.

Floral Menu: Roses and babies breath

Color Menu: Blush and white

Accents: Natural looking adding textures

That's exactly what the e-mail said. I scrolled down to the bottom looking for an attachment that would have detailed information (such as the cost of each bouquet, etc), but nothing. Is this typical? My coordinator is the one arranging the "loose flowers" in all of the centerpieces that day, so I was hoping to see how many stems/bunches would be included in that. I forwarded the e-mail to my coordinator because she is the one who suggested the florist, but I'm not going to drop $500+ based off of a few sentences in an e-mail. I worked as a wedding consultant for a few years in a bakery and never sent out such vague "quotes", so I'm just so very confused. Am I totally off base?

365 Day Parties? Is this a Thing Now?!

PrettyGirlLost — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:09:34 +0000

I have seen several references on these boards to 365 Day parties?

WTF is this fresh hell? Is this a thing now?

Why do people feel like everyone wants to constantly celebrate the fact that they are getting married? Guess what? No one really cares all that much

It's not like I don't know...

Inkdancer — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:10:30 +0000

Lady, it's not like I don't know that I'm plus size. That is why I am here, asking you about getting a corset in my size to wear under my wedding gown. "No one makes corsets in your size" is BS.

Anybody know where a real live fat girl can find a corset to control her curves? My boobs are too big for a strapless bra.

Alternatively, any other curvy girls feeling a bit rejected by the wedding industry? I feel sad today.

Why am I working today?

PolarBearFitz — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:16:40 +0000

Because dumb, that's why.

Start those special snowflakes young!

JCbride2015 — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 18:49:06 +0000

I went to a Sweet 16 recently that was the most over the top thing I've probably ever seen. Judging by the expectations set by this party, Birthday Girl is going to grow up into the speshulist snowflake bridezilla ever. I couldn't really even understand what was happening as I witnessed it.

- Fi and I were vaguely included on his parents' invite through word of mouth. We have had our own household for 5 years.

- Fi's first and last name were both misspelled on the escort card. This is HIS family. His first name is probably the #1 most common first name for men in the entire country. I was listed only by first name.

- At a wedding hall, about 125 people present, super over the top decorations, pictures of BG everywhere, uplighting, the whole nine yards

- At least it was well hosted: open bar and buffet dinner

- The BG had attendants, like a bridal party (I've seen this at a couple other Italian sweet 16s and still don't understand it). The girls wore matching white mini-dresses (slutty looking) and the boys wore shiny white pants, white shirts, and shiny ice blue vests. They all had matching porcupine hair and orange skin, because, New Jersey yo.

- BG's friends seemed to have had a plan to wear the tightest black mini dresses, with midriff cutouts obviously, that they could track down. All the girls were running around holding the hems of their dresses to juuuuust cover their butt cheeks.

- The DJ was so loud we couldn't hear ourselves talk. Said DJ also spent a lot of time yelling things like, "Shake that butt! Shake that butt!" to the crowd of 16 year old girls grinding on 16 year old boys.

- By the end of the night, BG was vomiting in the bathroom and most of her friends were wasted because, of course.

Of course FMIL thought it was beautiful and special. Gag. Fi said he has changed his mind and wants to never have children.

This was essentially a wedding without a groom. We even had a full-on Viennese dessert hour afterwards. Just goes to show that a party can be expensive and well hosted... but there's no accounting for taste.

ETA: forgot the biggest actual faux pas that occurred. There weren't enough chairs at our table. Really? You spent probably $20k on a birthday party and didn't count chairs?

super annoying reading the same posts/questions

jenna8984 — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:11:02 +0000

I've only been on this site since I got engaged in October and I already find it so annoying that different people ask the same question that's been asked 100 times. I know I was guilty of this in my first few weeks as well! I don't know how you guys who have been on here for years can handle it. I think there should be like when you type a question on Yahoo Answers- 5 similar questions pop up on the side and say "wait- we may have an answer for you". That would be awesome on here.

WHAT.

JCbride2015 — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:51:38 +0000

Yes, there is something infinitely worse than the ultrasounds plastered all over your News Feed. It is a 3D fetus replica, and it comes straight from the gaping maw of Hell.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/aaronc13/you-can-now-get-a-3d-printed-replica-of-your-fetus

Changing your last name?

SMarie89 — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 02:15:33 +0000

Hey all! I am curious what everyone on the SB board has done/is doing as far as last name changes go. I think it is an interesting topic and I'd love to hear what you all have done or are planning to do. There are so many options: keeping your name, changing your name, you hyphenating, both you and FI hyphenating, etc.

I'm not sure which way I'd like to go. So if any of you have tips on how you made your decisions and what was important to you in changing or not changing your name, they would be greatly appreciated.

What's with posting boudoir photos on Facebook?

EverAfer — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 19:59:10 +0000

I'm sorry, but I don't get that. I get you paid to have hair and make up done and a professional photographer...you look good and you're proud. Yeay. But I don't need to see pics of you being sexy in your underwear or under the sheets alluding that you're naked. And once it's on the internet, it's Public!