Give me money for my honeymoon...

libride2015

One of my bridesmaids is in another friends wedding and just got this invitation for her shower... Im baffled.. is anyone else? 

"We know its not traditional, 

its not the way its done, 

but BRIDE doesnt need a toaster, 

or a blender.

What she needs is a vacation, 

with her soon to be in the sun. 

So if you wish to give a gift, 

Give her something towards her honeymoon.

She will appreciate it.

.....

Jaw wide open.. 

NO!

Am I crazy?

simcal18

Oh dear goodness.  I don't know what's worse--the blatant cash grab or the horrific attempt at poetry.

randomslove

Vogon Poetry!

banana468

Terrible poem and horrible concept.   

Or I'd interpret it literally:  fun in the sun = matching bathing suits, a Mrs. towel, some sunscreen, flip flops and maybe a cute maxi dress.  

And then I could look at the hostesses like they had four heads if they honestly thought I would be giving cash. 

Cookie Pusher

But it's totally okay since they used a poem to beg for money!

blushingbride8888

I've totally heard something similar but maybe it was for a house fund? Regardless it's totally tacky and I threw up in my mouth just a little.

libride2015

I am glad everyone agrees! My jaw literally hit the ground!

thisismynickname2

I'd give her a giant bottle of sunscreen, waaay over 2 ounces, and a cute pair of matching beach folding chairs. 

Oh, you can't get those on a plane easily? Whoopsies. 

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@randomslove; I love that I'm not the only HGTTG fan here!  I need a trip to the Restaurant at the End of the Universe and a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster after that shit.  Give ME money.

Heffalump

I've posted this before, but it really grinds me gears when someone claims that they don't "need" housewares (no shit, I don't think anyone ever died for lack of a food processor) but in the same breath says they "need" me to pay for their vacation. 

What they actually need is some tact and common sense, but alas.

randomslove

FeeleyToBe said:

@randomslove; I love that I'm not the only HGTTG fan here!  I need a trip to the Restaurant at the End of the Universe and a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster after that shit.  Give ME money.

Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters for everyone! This round is on me. We all need it right now.

lyndausvi

GRRRR.

The point of showers were to set new couples up with things they need to setup a home.   Plates, towels, pans, forks are indeed needs for a basic kitchen.

Now that the average couple is getting married later in life, they have moved out of their family homes long before they get married those are no longer "needed". They already have homes set up.

Instead of just getting rid of the tradition, people now insist that a HM is a need. They want their family and friends to pay for this "need".  It's disgusting.