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Wedding Etiquette Forum
melb2013
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no boxed gifts
I just came across an invitation for a wedding I attended a couple of months ago (don't know why I still have it) and it says "no boxed gifts" at the bottom. I realize technically one isn't suppose to bring gifts to a wedding, but let's not kid ourselves. That was a nice way of holding out a hat and saying "cash please!".
I'm in a generally bad mood today and I'm sick so I thought I'd share. That is all.
May 2013 February Siggy: Invitations
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Re: no boxed gifts
May 2013 February Siggy: Invitations
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[QUOTE]Ceramic rooster cookie jars fit in bags. ;-)
Posted by Mrs.B6302007[/QUOTE]
My mom would actually enjoy getting something like that lolol.
[QUOTE]Ceramic rooster cookie jars fit in bags. ;-)
Posted by Mrs.B6302007[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Lol. I was soooo tempted at the time to write a check and put it in the largest box I could find.</div><div>
</div><div>Alright- I have a couple minutes before I have to go back to work- let's fight.
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May 2013 February Siggy: Invitations
I wonder if that means they'll have cutesy little flower girls in the wedding as props and then make them go home without dinner.
[QUOTE]Your MOM is a ceramic rooster cookie jar!
Posted by MyUserName1[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Your mom is a large household plant. Since cookies are way more awesome than plants, I win. Lol I'm so unwitty today.
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May 2013 February Siggy: Invitations
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: no boxed gifts : Your mom is a large household plant. Since cookies are way more awesome than plants, I win. Lol I'm so unwitty today.
Posted by melb2013[/QUOTE]
MY MOM IS A VERY NICE LADY! YOU SHUT YOUR HOAR MOUTH!
[QUOTE]My mom just got an invitation that said "Adult Only Reception to follow" and my brother immediately said <strong>"Does that mean they're showing porn? Mom, you should probably give them a dildo" </strong>(Strangely she didn't find this as funny as I did) I wonder if that means they'll have cutesy little flower girls in the wedding as props and then make them go home without dinner.
Posted by aragx6[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>I found that hilarious! That is going to be my standard response when people start talking about "adults only receptions" on invitations.</div><div>
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May 2013 February Siggy: Invitations
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: no boxed gifts : MY MOM IS A VERY NICE LADY! YOU SHUT YOUR HOAR MOUTH!
Posted by MyUserName1[/QUOTE]<div>lmao!
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May 2013 February Siggy: Invitations
May 2013 February Siggy: Invitations
[QUOTE]My mom just got an invitation that said "Adult Only Reception to follow" and my brother immediately said "<strong>Does that mean they're showing porn? Mom, you should probably give them a dildo"</strong> (Strangely she didn't find this as funny as I did) I wonder if that means they'll have cutesy little flower girls in the wedding as props and then make them go home without dinner.
Posted by aragx6[/QUOTE]
<em><font color="#000080">I just spit coffee out laughing at that. Thanks for the laugh! Now ... on to a post on how to get coffee stains out of white skirts...</font></em><img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" />
[QUOTE]Alright back to work, kiddos. Thanks for cheering me up!
Posted by melb2013[/QUOTE]
Your MOM cheered me up!
A giant chili pepper shaped lamp also fits into a gift bag.
[QUOTE]If I received an invitation to an adult only reception, I'd be tempted to call the bride and groom and ask how many kids I was allowed to bring to the ceremony.
Posted by pkontk[/QUOTE]
And then bring a kindergarten class full? Because if so, I like it :)
[QUOTE]Wait... you aren't supposed to bring gifts to a wedding?
Posted by thurmanpowell[/QUOTE]
You are supposed to ship them to the bride either before or after the wedding, preferably before.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: no boxed gifts : You are supposed to ship them to the bride either before or after the wedding, preferably before.
Posted by specialk84[/QUOTE]
Even for in town weddings? Huh, I had never heard of that.
It seems pretty dependent on your circle. I've seen weddings with almost no boxed gifts on the table and others where the table was covered in presents.
It's a pain in the ass to gather all those up at the end of the night, so if you're not giving cash (which is what I've always done anyway) it's considerate to ship the gift to them.
[QUOTE]My mom just got an invitation that said "Adult Only Reception to follow" and my brother immediately said<strong> "Does that mean they're showing porn? Mom, you should probably give them a dildo" </strong>(Strangely she didn't find this as funny as I did) I wonder if that means they'll have cutesy little flower girls in the wedding as props and then make them go home without dinner.
Posted by aragx6[/QUOTE]
My husband would say this, too. Silly boys.