Funny or Just Weird???

Hippinhipster

I found these online and it made me laugh... but if you got something like this in a wedding invite for a real RSVP would you think it was funny or weird?

Beachy730

It depends.  I maybe would have done those for our friends and some family members.  But extended family or parent's friends I definitely wouldn't.

crfische

Weird. Definitely weird.

lthom17

Dumb

KatyRoseM

weird

sarah0725

All-around awesome married lady and sometimes-Eener polichik used a wording similar to that one on her response cards - you could try paging her to see what kind of response she got to them (she's not around here so much these days).

I've seen things like that around here before, so if I got one I would probably think the sender had been hanging around the Knot too much. But I also like absurdist humor, so in an alternate reality where I had never heard of the Knot, I'd probably think they were funny. But you need to know your audience - don't do it if you have a really staid family.

AdeleDazeem

I think it's funny.

But, I also know that not everyone has the same sense of humor.

Know your audience.

mary9449

I think it's funny to some point. For some guests it would go over well, some...not so much.

Loopyseven

Um... not the appropriate time or place for that kind of humor.

lisarose7

I think it's funny...but I'm weird.

Probably not a good idea to use these in place of a traditional RSVP card.

ESB102

Maybe save it for a housewarming or birthday party. 

Personally, I think it is hilarious. However, the fact that you are asking tells me you aren't sure how all of your guests would react, so I would hold off. 

smokeybailey

If it came from me, my peeps would definitely laugh.  In fact, FI and I toyed with doing something fun like this but ended up not doing it because it took too much room on the RSVP card.

If someone sent it to me, I would think it was funny.  As far as "appropriate", I think that is a little harsh, Loopy.  I mean, people get drunk and do the kickworm and other breakdance moves at weddings.  Is that inappropriate too?  Loosen up.  It's a celebration...at least in my house.

kimheartsscott

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[QUOTE]Um... not the appropriate time or place for that kind of humor.
Posted by Loopyseven[/QUOTE]

<div>Eh, I think that depends on your wedding.  If you were having a black tie wedding, it may look out of place, but something more casual may suit it.  Not everything has to be straight laced and traditional.</div><div>
</div><div>Also?  It's not like it's fart jokes.</div>

srkropf

Funny if it was from my BFF, weird if it was my second cousin's wedding

Loopyseven

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[QUOTE]Funny if it was from my BFF, weird if it was my second cousin's wedding
Posted by srkropf[/QUOTE]

<div>This.  And since I wouldn't use multiple RSVP cards for the sake of a joke only some would find amusing I just don't think it's a good thing to do in real life.  Funny to joke about in theory though.</div>

DramaGeek

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[QUOTE]Funny if it was from my BFF, weird if it was my second cousin's wedding
Posted by srkropf[/QUOTE]

<div>This.  If you're having a small wedding with only people who are super close to you and will get the joke and think, "That's so you!" it works.  If you have the ginormous wedding we had with people who we knew but aren't as close to, it might not work.</div><div>
</div><div>It also sets the tone for the wedding.  Slightly off kilter, laid back ceremony and reception?  Yes.  Upscale evening ceremony with 5 course dinner reception?  No.</div>

Ghoti

I'd find it funny.

squeakyduck

Funny to laugh over, but I wouldn't send them to anyone.

SparrowSong

I think it's funny, but that doesn't mean I'd send them like that.

There's another version about attending with or without bells on... *googling*

__Will attend with bells on
__Will attend, free of bells
__Will attend, undecided on bells
__Will not attend, heard there will be people wearing bells
__Will not attend, regardless of bell controversy

I think that's funny too. But again, probably wouldn't send them. I realize a lot of people aren't as easily amused as me, or just get confused a lot more easily. Haha.

MrsCoopDawg3467

I think they are awesome but def wouldn't have the guts to actually use them, plus only about 1/2 our guest would get it. and FI's mom would flip out

tenofcups4me

For the right kind of couple, the right kind of wedding, and the right kind of guests, I like it -- but you do need to make sure you've got that combination of elements.

Birdie1483

I think they're funny, but that's my kind of humor. We're definitely not having a fancy wedding or take ourselves that seriously.

mica178

I think it's funny, but I spend a lot of my spare time on TK/E.  Most people whose heads aren't wrapped in weddings wouldn't get the humor.  Oh, and that RSVP card would definintely make the invitation packet less formal.

polichik

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[QUOTE]<strong>All-around awesome married lady and sometimes-Eener polichik used a wording similar to that one on her response cards - you could try paging her to see what kind of response she got to them</strong> (she's not around here so much these days). I've seen things like that around here before, so if I got one I would probably think the sender had been hanging around the Knot too much. But I also like absurdist humor, so in an alternate reality where I had never heard of the Knot, I'd probably think they were funny. But you need to know your audience - don't do it if you have a really staid family.
Posted by sarah0725[/QUOTE]

:D

We did four categories and got some pretty funny responses. A lot of people commented on the response cards making them chuckle, which was the goal. We did have a pretty laid-back, fun wedding, so it fit the vibe and the rest of the invitations. I wouldn't do it for a large wedding if you were inviting guests you didn't know well (all of ours were close friends/family who know us well).

Our said:
Accepts with Pleasure
Accepts with Regret
Declines with Pleasure
Declines with Regret

We got a few "accept with regret"s, and one of DH's batty aunts RSVP'd "declines with pleasure."

KJ7985

I think it would be funny to send those to people in your wedding party and/or parents, but aside from that I don't think everyone would really get the gist of it (let's be real, people are stupid). Unless you wanted to get a couple made as a funny joke for your close friends/family, I'd probably skip it. 

rombacja

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Funny or Just Weird??? : :D We did four categories and got some pretty funny responses. A lot of people commented on the response cards making them chuckle, which was the goal. We did have a pretty laid-back, fun wedding, so it fit the vibe and the rest of the invitations. I wouldn't do it for a large wedding if you were inviting guests you didn't know well (all of ours were close friends/family who know us well). Our said: Accepts with Pleasure Accepts with Regret Declines with Pleasure Declines with Regret We got a few "accept with regret"s, and one of DH's batty aunts RSVP'd "declines with pleasure."
Posted by polichik[/QUOTE]

i think this is incredible. mad props to you! i'm all for having a little fun in this whole stressful process.

Snippylynn

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[QUOTE]Um... not the appropriate time or place for that kind of humor.
Posted by Loopyseven[/QUOTE]

Seriously?  I think it's fine to inject a little humor into things.  We did something similar, though not as many choices. 

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I will say though, that my family did not get the humor.  Which is stupid, but whatever.  Our friends got it.
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TheCranberry

I think it's funny and okay to not take everything so seriously.  We left space for people to write a message and put a line "I will dance if you play this song", which I hope will get some funny choices from my friends.  I expect at least one "Baby Got Back" or something like that.

amanda2183

I think this is hilarious, though it's my kind of humor.  I agree that this would have to fit the atmosphere of your wedding, and it definitely wouldn't work for a black tie affair.  Anything less formal, go for it! 

hcontreras3

I definitely think its funny! But weird if you actually use it, maybe even a little awkward. Save it for another party, maybe a house warming party or something. If it fits your personalities you're guest will laugh. But not for the wedding.

Olivia0686

I think that it is funny.  If it fits your personality then I would go with it.  Most of the people that you are sending it to know you and should get the humor.