we're horrible people for giving etiquette advice

[Deleted User]

the gbck'er from yesterday on her local board:
http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_connecticut_good-bye-wedding-boards

the original "offending" post (tame):
http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_cash-bar-consumption-bar

Goldlie11

I saw this yesterday, but I didn't even know if it's was worth my time.  She originally GBCKed in CT, then changed her mind and edited the post. Maybe I will go over there.

MVJP10

Omg, etiquette advice is sooooo eeviiiiilllllll! We need to stop watching wedding shows and just remember it's her daaaaayyyyyyy!

arv266

Why is this still a thread?  She did the dramatic farewell and that, as they say, is that...  

twilight.rose

The thing that really gets me is that she says people are attempting to "control" her wedding. It's not as if anyone is seeking her out and saying "Do X, Do Y!"

She's asking an etiquette question on an etiquette forum, open to the public. I fail to see what she expects other than answers to what she asked. I'm still of the mind that she totally overreacted in the first place...that thread was mild compared to many others regarding cash bars.

[Deleted User]

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_were-horrible-people-giving-etiquette-advice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:7f825a22-7358-483f-b14b-7ecfe320be1ePost:89f7f5a1-3242-4bbb-acb7-b8fb489bbfda">Re: we're horrible people for giving etiquette advice</a>:
[QUOTE]Why is this still a thread?  She did the dramatic farewell and that, as they say, is that...  
Posted by arv266[/QUOTE]
why are you being a wet blanket? shoo.

DrPB2b13

I didn't participate in any of the posts, but I did read and laugh my @$$ off all day yesterday.  Does this happen a lot around here?  Do people often get PO'd because they get the responses they asked for instead of the responses they wanted?

If that's the case, maybe it's time for TK to create the "Tell Me What I Want" board - rules include following your question with the answer you want to hear, so other posters can just copy & paste...

[Deleted User]

it happens every so often, but there was a rash yesterday.

AllAboutTheBenjamin

Who cares?

kellyjellybelly

I like this part the best:

"It wasnt so much my post I didnt like just in general I thought they were all horrible people and I didnt like what I read."

Geez, Daff, stop being a horrible person and all will be right in knot land

kellyjellybelly

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_were-horrible-people-giving-etiquette-advice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:7f825a22-7358-483f-b14b-7ecfe320be1ePost:89f7f5a1-3242-4bbb-acb7-b8fb489bbfda">Re: we're horrible people for giving etiquette advice</a>:
[QUOTE]Why is this still a thread?  She did the dramatic farewell and that, as they say, is that...  
Posted by arv266[/QUOTE]
Because, apparently, we are all a bunch of shiit-stirring hags.

[Deleted User]

i know right? it's just absurd.

kjb, i've been meaning to tell you that your dress is gorgeous. love it.

katiewhompus

"Tell me what I want to hear board" I love it!

Why do you all have to be all etiquette wise and followers of the rules. Don't you know that brides are special and it's their day? Who cares about things like manners and stuff. Gosh!

kellyjellybelly

Thanks Daff!  I'm really annoyed at myself for not thinking to using doublesided tape to keep the sleeves from slipping.  Especially since I had it with me in my makeup bag.  But other than that, I loved it too!

arv266

I enjoyed the wet blanket line, it reminds me of a line from "The Fantastic Mr. Fox."  If you have not seen it I highllllllly recommend it.  And I refuse to be shooed.  So there!  But you are right, I should not have written anything on this, other than to point out the fact that its pointless, unless of course it a slow day and nothing else contraversal is happening.....

I think the OP was either looking for a "A Step By Step Guide on How to Have Guest Pay for their Own Alcohol" or validation on her opinion.  I read the inital thread, but I missed her farewell post, which I read was all in caps.

I agree, this was mild. Period.  No one attacked her personally, and the advice was solid.  I just chalked this one up to bridalitis.  That point in the planning where you realize you missed a major step in the planning process, and you basically lose it.... 

arv266

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_were-horrible-people-giving-etiquette-advice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:7f825a22-7358-483f-b14b-7ecfe320be1ePost:8f115db6-98ee-4ec8-9209-5983ae623aef">Re: we're horrible people for giving etiquette advice</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: we're horrible people for giving etiquette advice : Because, apparently, we are all a bunch of shiit-stirring hags.
Posted by kellyjellybelly[/QUOTE]

Apparently....but definitely not hags... And I will also agree with the other poster that your dress was wonderful.  Was it maggie sottero?

kellyjellybelly

Yep - Maggie Sottero - Milena.  That may be spelled wrong.  

The hag comment was in reference to another nutter from yesterday who changed her post title to say:  "No?'s Just a bunch of Hags Sh*t Stirring" when she didn't like the responses she received.

arv266

Gotta loveeee the nutties!!!!!  I wonder, are they that twisted IRL, twisted with wedding planning, or is it possible that an entire population were raise in barns with no concept of etiquette?

Your dress is stunning.  I have Maggie Sottero's Justine, which also has the cap sleeves.  Thanks for the tip on the slipping. 

katiewhompus

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_were-horrible-people-giving-etiquette-advice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:7f825a22-7358-483f-b14b-7ecfe320be1ePost:022aa3c5-5fff-42aa-aa27-6cc5b04f368f">Re: we're horrible people for giving etiquette advice</a>:
[QUOTE]Gotta loveeee the nutties!!!!!  I wonder, are they that twisted IRL, twisted with wedding planning, or<strong> is it possible that an entire population were raise in barns with no concept of etiquette?</strong> Your dress is stunning.  I have Maggie Sottero's Justine, which also has the cap sleeves.  Thanks for the tip on the slipping. 
Posted by arv266[/QUOTE]

Sadly I think it is this one. I also think people overthink waaaaay too much. All of the posts about "Some people never rsvp'd back! What do I do!" make me wonder how people function in life.

Nebb

I personally HATE getting advice that doesnt adhear to my belief that my poor decisions should be justified and supported because its my special day. I think its rude to tell me something other than what I want to hear.

mkrupar

Yeah, yesterday was a bunch of crazy over here on E. I don't know, maybe people lost their minds with the holiday weekend and all.

osumegs

I'm mainly a lurker, but I loved the craziness yesterday. It goes along with all of the "I'm special posts":

So, I want your opinion. My situation is different from everyone else, so I want to find a way to tactfully do this. I want to invite a ton of people, I'm trying to find a way to write in their invites that a) I would like them to pay for their own dinners b) We will be having a cash bar and c) we only want cash for gifts. I know you guys won't agree with me on this, but how do I do it without offending too many people. And by the way, I am doing it this way because my situation is so super duper special that it completely surpasses the etiquette that the rest of society holds important.

I truly don't get it when people bring the crazy...but it is good for a laugh

ricksang

How dare you all give E advice on the E board! I am flabbergasted I tell you!

elisabethb29

What does GBCK mean?  I was reading through those posts and wow... she needed to chill

AmoroAgain

GBCK= GoodBye Cruel Knot

ricksang

Goodbye cruel knottie-GBCK

banana468

Hey!  I'm a CT knottie!

Norms Angel Forever

wow...
so i'm not a member of any one board but this was just craziness so i had to post and give her a peice of my mind... mainly bc you ladies have always helped me and given wonderful advice, and you keep things interesting lol

2dBride

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_were-horrible-people-giving-etiquette-advice?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:7f825a22-7358-483f-b14b-7ecfe320be1ePost:9da8f67b-5831-45a1-9eda-0edc29860312">Re: we're horrible people for giving etiquette advice</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: we're horrible people for giving etiquette advice : Apparently....but definitely not hags... And I will also agree with the other poster that your dress was wonderful.  Was it maggie sottero?
Posted by arv266[/QUOTE]But what if I <em>want</em> to be a hag?

Trishes

wait... are you a ThorpeWood bride??

[Deleted User]

yep! LOVED it.