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ei34

If that's their style then rock on with your bad selves.  The photos reminded me of a party I went to like 12 years ago at a loft in Brooklyn although the details are murky I was drunk and high (back in my MJ days).  
I just can't get past a dress code for guests. Unless it's a true black tie wedding or a venue/ceremony has some sort of religious requirement, huge sideeye.

ETA: wtf it was an AirBnB??  Man I wouldn't want that going on next door!!

ernursej

I'm all for them expressing themselves but oh my, some of their guests looked uncomfortable!

missJeanLouise

Definitely a know your crowd thing.
There was an acquaintance in my old friend circle who would throw themed house parties on a regular basis. People were over the moon for them, it became a closed guest list because too many people were coming. If this person were to have a wedding I imagine it would be *just* like this and their closest friends would enthusiastically show up with glitter covered bells on. 

I hate REQUIRED dress codes though. Indicate the type of event though the invitation but don't set  a fucking dress code.
Re: tattoo thing. Disinfectant is portable. Most tattoo artists take great pride in making sure their work is sterile and safe. Getting a tattoo (from someone licensed and permitted) doesn't scare me too much.

thisismynickname2

I was all set to hate this but it's so incredibly out there that I can only be like, welp, there is a lid to every pot. And there are sets of pots too. 

(But potluck OMGEEEE.) 

Sidenote- I remember this site while I was wedding planning and while they have some themes that are indeed off the beaten path, celebrating "rustic" and showing "choose a seat, not a side" signs is the very opposite of offbeat. Get with the times, website. 

southernbelle0915

I have no issue with their attire choices.. you do you. But it honestly sounds like a super poorly planned event disguised in glitter, streamers and decorations from Forever 21. 

Literally the ONLY thing I like about it is the giant pink shark balloon in the background of one of their photos. That's it.

ughwhyy

This is awesome! 

Why do you have to be shitty about someone having a good time and expressing themselves?

OurWildKingdom

ughwhyy said:

This is awesome! 

Why do you have to be shitty about someone having a good time and expressing themselves?

Nothing wrong with having a good time and expressing yourself, but it's not cool to force your guests to go along with it.

Also, a potluck meal is inappropriate for a wedding reception. Your guests shouldn't have to contribute to the hospitality. It's like having a cash bar. 

ETA: Apart from black tie and/or religious restrictions (e.g., covering your head in an Orthodox synagogue or in a mosque), it's rude to dictate a particular dress code.

kwiksilver

ughwhyy said:

This is awesome! 

Why do you have to be shitty about someone having a good time and expressing themselves?

I personally only posted the dress code specifically, because it's inappropriate.

ei34

ughwhyy said:

This is awesome! 

Why do you have to be shitty about someone having a good time and expressing themselves?

The hosts were shitty requiring a dress code and having a potluck.  However I stand by my original comment that if that's the bride and groom's style they should rock on with their bad selves (aka dress however they like...as long as they allow their guests to do the same).

southernbelle0915

ughwhyy said:

This is awesome! 

Why do you have to be shitty about someone having a good time and expressing themselves?

A) this is a Snarky Brides board...expect snark
2) dress codes are inappropriate for weddings - especially ridiculous ones that are meant to be edgy and funny but come off as obnoxious and trying too hard. If the couple wants to express themselves by dressing up like a unicorn and a super villain, cool. But don't tell other people what to wear/how to express THEMselves. 
D) Having a potluck for a wedding is grade A bullshit. Especially for a small wedding. I mean, use a coupon and have $20 worth of pizza delivered for fucks sake, but at the bare minimum feed people for coming to your wedding. 

sparklepants41

Does anyone else think the PP whining about our snark on a snarky brides board is associated with the celestial kitsch bride? 

climbingsingle

ughwhyy said:

This is awesome! 

Why do you have to be shitty about someone having a good time and expressing themselves?

Because they dictated attire to their guests and then made them supply the food for the event!?? That's just tacky hosting. Sorry. 

I think it's great to express your personal style. But don't force it on your guests. And for god's sake - FEED THEM. You could afford all that decor and a tattoo artist, but yet you can't spring for a tray of sandwiches? COME ON. 

southernbelle0915

climbingwife said:

ughwhyy said:

This is awesome! 

Why do you have to be shitty about someone having a good time and expressing themselves?

Because they dictated attire to their guests and then made them supply the food for the event!?? That's just tacky hosting. Sorry. 

I think it's great to express your personal style. But don't force it on your guests. And for god's sake - FEED THEM. You could afford all that decor and a tattoo artist, but yet you can't spring for a tray of sandwiches? COME ON. 

Exactly. Like they obviously spent money on this event. If I went to an event and they had a $10 shark balloon here and a $10 unicorn balloon over there, and the bride was rocking some pointless angel wings....and they asked me to bring my own sack lunch? Really? 

levioosa

sparklepants41 said:

Does anyone else think the PP whining about our snark on a snarky brides board is associated with the celestial kitsch bride? 

Oh, that was my first thought. 

DrillSergeantCat

It's so obvious that some of these guests were not happy about that dress code. The lady with the giant floral headdress in the short purple sequined number looks like she's looking for the door. 

A lot of money went into that wedding. Such a shame that the B&G poorly hosted.

NiceKindaSpice

The comment thing isn't neither posting my full responses when I submit the comment nor including the whole comment when I edit it in.

NiceKindaSpice

All I'm trying to do is post one comment.

NiceKindaSpice

Ok I give up. My bad, guys. Sorry for the string of my attempted comments.