tossing glitter

MattandTracy82910

I'm long-winded- no hiding behind words- I'll try to be shorter and more direct this time...

I wasn't telling anyone how to act- just stating an observation.  I also stated that most of the first round of posts were in that form of critique- guess that was hidden by all the long-windedness. I also don't think anything will change, people are who they are and don't change easily especially based on some comment on a board.  I am new and was just simply surprised overall at how quickly things can turn mean (agreed they did not start that way).

I just thought weddings were a happy day- not the event of your life that heaven forbid you mess up by throwing glitter because all your friends and family will talk behind your back for ages (I feel sorry for the people that have those type of friends and famiy).  It may be a joke at Christmas following the wedding that they are still washing the glitter out of their clothes but I think anyone that really wants to celebrate the day with you will not be mad at you or talking behind your back about it for years to come.  He/she might definitely remember to not want to do the same thing at his/her wedding but that's about it.  Call me an optimist but I just don't think people would waste their time complaining about one small event in the day for the next however many years.

aerinpegadrak

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_tossing-glitter?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:5Discussion:0bc7cbd5-d2f6-4d5e-895d-96f4c1d674f3Post:02a6b394-c9d8-4b31-96a0-44751934fc46">Re: tossing glitter</a>:
[QUOTE]I'm long-winded- no hiding behind words- I'll try to be shorter and more direct this time... I wasn't telling anyone how to act- just stating an observation.  I also stated that most of the first round of posts were in that form of critique- guess that was hidden by all the long-windedness. I also don't think anything will change, people are who they are and don't change easily especially based on some comment on a board.  I am new and was just simply surprised overall at how quickly things can turn mean (agreed they did not start that way). I just thought weddings were a happy day- not the event of your life that heaven forbid you mess up by throwing glitter because all your friends and family will talk behind your back for ages (I feel sorry for the people that have those type of friends and famiy).  It may be a joke at Christmas following th wedding that they are still washing the glitter out of their clothes but I think anyone that really wants to celebrate the day with you will not be mad at you or talking behind your back about it for years to come.  He/she might definitely remember to not want to do the same thing at his/her wedding but that's about it.  Call me an optimist but I just don't think people would waste their time complaining about one small event in the day for the next however many years.
Posted by MattandTracy82910[/QUOTE]
I never said you were hiding behind words.  I said that your posts, even this one, are very long by message board standards, and both in this thread and others, it's often difficult to discern your point behind the hemming and hawing and pleasantries.  So it's unlikely that people will actually read them word for word, which means that they can't really respond properly, which means that you're not really contributing to the conversation at all.

MattandTracy82910

Big words, paragraphs, and long posts are difficult and boring- got it.

My point- the message boards are not what I expected.

aerinpegadrak

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_reception-ideas_tossing-glitter?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:5Discussion:0bc7cbd5-d2f6-4d5e-895d-96f4c1d674f3Post:d5ddeb8e-4aa1-49ac-a7d5-6dd82144a6c8">Re: tossing glitter</a>:
[QUOTE]Big words, paragraphs, and long posts are difficult and boring- got it. My point- the message boards are not what I expected.
Posted by MattandTracy82910[/QUOTE]
Such is life.  That's why we recommend people lurk and get a feel for the boards before posting, which is really something that you should do with any community, online or off.

Manderz27

Oh sweetie, I think it's an awesome idea, but the ladies have such a good point.  Ireally do see glitter as the enemy, and while I know not everyone does, some of guests probably won't want to participate knowing they're going to be glittery for days.  But still salvage it!!!  Use a metallic confetti--the larger thick plastic or even the thin gold leave-like stuff.  Not only can you still get it in all the colors you might want, but it's a little less sticky.  This website has some cool stuff: PartyCheap.com.  There's tons of colors and shapes and some cool confetti poppers on the third page!  Talk about awesome pictures!!  Hang in there girlie--dream big!

eevee86

I absolutely love glitter!  However, I like the person's suggestion about using large shiny confetti that would have to same sparkly affect in the pictures and still be easy to pick off afterwards, and it might even show up more.

thesequel

Does your venue allow it?  Ours has it in the contract that no glitter, snow, confetti, paper, birdseed or rice allowed.  I guess they have dealt with the mess.

I absolutely have to agree with the PP....I also teach and glitter gets into EVERY crevice and is tracked around.  

kan35

There are some nasty people on here.  I know it's really really difficult sometimes, but it is possible to tell someone they are wrong in a nice, tasteful way.  While MOST people managed to do that, not all did.  

"WTH is with the huge of influx of newbs coming in telling us how mean we are?  Toss glitter at your wedding, and let us know how the venue and your guests react.  if you don't like the advice you found on this thread, I highyl suggest trying weddingwire.com or another site, or sticking to your month boards, because clearly getting sensible and helpful advice isn't your thing." 

Lol, "newbs" made me laugh.  YES, you are mean.  No one wants wants to post anything on a site where they get attacked like this.  Can't we all just get along???