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I need a good comeback response...



My invites went out recently.  They were the kind that fold together, held by a ribbon, and had the accomodations card, response card/envelope, and reception card inside.  They were done by someone and turned out really awesome.  I'm starting to hear back from people that they were really pretty but then some are following up with "Those had to be extremely expensive."  One of my dad's coworkers/boss we invited even went so far as to tell him, "We must be paying you too much." and something about the invites must have cost a fortune.  I felt really bad when I heard that.  How can I respond to these comments rather than "It's really none of your business"? 

And here is a blurry version of my invites.  It's sitting on two boxes with bows so that isn't part of it.  Just the ribbon in the left corner is slid over the invite when it's closed. 



Edited because I can't spell.

Re: I need a good comeback response...

  • "Glad you liked them!"

    Don't feel too badly about what people say - they are either just talking or joking (like your Dad's boss).  Let people think what they want to think - things aren't always as they appear.

    If it were me, I'd probably also throw in a "They weren't as expensive you are probably thinking" or "I'm an excellent DIY-er" depending on the person.  But, really - don't go around putting out "fires" with everyone.  It's not worth it and, like you said, it's none of their business anyway.
  • I suppose the Erin Brockovich line is rather inappropriate here, so I'd just go with Joy's suggestion of "Glad you liked them.". 
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_i-need-a-good-comeback-response?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:4be5b562-bf01-426a-88d7-ccd5d2f2549ePost:469963ae-4637-4e10-97a8-fadd0b1cc610">I need a good comeback response...</a>:
    [QUOTE]My invites went out recently.  They were the kind that fold together, held by a ribbon, and had the accomodations card, response card/envelope, and reception card inside.  They were done by someone and turned out really awesome.  I'm starting to hear back from people that they were really pretty but then some are following up with "Those had to be extremely expensive."  One of my dad's coworkers/boss we invited even went so far as to tell him, "We must be paying you too much." and something about the invites must have cost a fortune.  I felt really bad when I heard that.  How can I respond to these comments rather than "It's really none of your business"?  And here is a blurry version of my invites.  It's sitting on two boxes with bows so that isn't part of it.  Just the ribbon in the left corner is slid over the invite when it's closed.  Edited because I can't spell.
    Posted by munchkinmiss[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>How many people are following up with this sentiment? I'm shocked. I'd probably say something like, "We chose a design we loved (you can add "within our budget" if you really want to strike the point home) and are delighted with how it turned out."</div><div>

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  • People said things like that to me about our invitations. It was really annoying, but I just tried to let it go and not really offer much of a response - I didn't want to continue talking about it. I think I'd laugh it off and say something like "Well, we really liked them!" Just don't address cost at all and people should back off. 


  • Thanks ladies for the help.  I appreciate it!


  • I'm missing out on the Erin Brockovich response....drawing a blank.  Clue me in?

    And generally I'm sarcastic and can be an asshat so I do like your response Dot Dash.  :)  Was trying to get away from being that for the first time.  LOL
  • Ignore them, just cant win with some people.
    Give em something nice or something not so nice and they'll always find something to comment on.

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    [QUOTE]I'm missing out on the Erin Brockovich response....drawing a blank.  Clue me in? And generally I'm sarcastic and can be an asshat so I do like your response Dot Dash.  :)  Was trying to get away from being that for the first time.  LOL
    Posted by munchkinmiss[/QUOTE]

    "I just went out there and performed sexual favors. Six hundred and thirty-four blow jobs in five days... I'm really quite tired. "
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  • Ahahaha, Thank you Girlie
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