not actually a question, this just amuses me and I wanted to share:

PDXMartha

My fiance's long time friend has decided she gets a "job" in our wedding.  SHe's not one of my favorite people.  every so often, I think she's so nice and my first impression must be wrong.  But then, she pulls stuff like:
She has decided that because she is traveling so far (2500 miles), then she deserves a significant role.  Nevermind, there are other people coming from Europe and Asia - she's not traveling the furthest, and all our friends and his family from our hometown will all be traveling the same distance).  And since when does travel distance dictate role in wedding???
After many discussions (fiance doesn't want her in the wedding party as a bridesmaid or groomswoman - before she decided she gets a job, I asked him if he wanted her to stand next to him).  She asked to be a groomswoman, then to be an usher.  Fiance tried to throw jobs like "hand out fliers (programs)" or "man the guestbook" (uh, one's for 12 yr old girls, and do people man the guest books anymore???).  Of course she wouldn't do those.  I suggested that with her great presence and voice projection, would she like to do a reading?
She turned that down b/c (even thoouth she's planning on buying a new dress, and said that whatever she will be wearing will be inappropriate to be in the front of a Church and reading scripture.  She even commented that she'll be showing too much cleavage.  again, but she doesn't own her dress yet....).
Then she asked what our wedding colors are.
We told her lavendar and she asked if that's what the bridesmaids are wearing.  yes......
And my favorite part:
She has decided that since she's not being given a "job" in the wedding party, she is going to buy a lavender dress so that she coordinates with the bridesmaids and looks like she's in the wedding.  She even asked for a color swatch to make sure she gets the ride shade (shucks.  I don't actually have one).
I'm so amused!  I'm hoping she shows up with it.  When I asked my fiance if she really would wear the same as the bridesmaids, he said probably not, but he has no doubts she'll be wearing lavendar.

alixzafiris

Holy wall 'o text batman. Grammar is your friend; honest.

JessAndTrav

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[QUOTE]My fiance's long time friend has decided she gets a "job" in our wedding.  SHe's not one of my favorite people.  every so often, I think she's so nice and my first impression must be wrong.  But then, she pulls stuff like: She has decided that because she is traveling so far (2500 miles), then she deserves a significant role. <strong> A girl that feels entitled has insisted that she get a job in our wedding.
</strong> Nevermind, there are other people coming from Europe and Asia - she's not traveling the furthest, and all our friends and his family from our hometown will all be traveling the same distance).  And since when does travel distance dictate role in wedding???
<strong>She's not the only one traveling from afar, and they're not asking for jobs.</strong> After many discussions (fiance doesn't want her in the wedding party as a bridesmaid or groomswoman - before she decided she gets a job, I asked him if he wanted her to stand next to him).  She asked to be a groomswoman, then to be an usher.  Fiance tried to throw jobs like "hand out fliers (programs)" or "man the guestbook" (uh, one's for 12 yr old girls, and do people man the guest books anymore???).  Of course she wouldn't do those. 
<strong>FI suggested other crappy jobs but she doesn't want them.
</strong>I suggested that with her great presence and voice projection, would she like to do a reading? She turned that down b/c (even thoouth she's planning on buying a new dress, and said that whatever she will be wearing will be inappropriate to be in the front of a Church and reading scripture.  She even commented that she'll be showing too much cleavage.  again, but she doesn't own her dress yet....).
<strong>I asked her to do a reading, she declined. She's insisting on wearing a slutty dress.
</strong>Then she asked what our wedding colors are. We told her lavendar and she asked if that's what the bridesmaids are wearing.  yes...... And my favorite part: She has decided that since she's not being given a "job" in the wedding party, she is going to buy a lavender dress so that she coordinates with the bridesmaids and looks like she's in the wedding.  She even asked for a color swatch to make sure she gets the ride shade (shucks.  I don't actually have one).
<strong>She's buying a dress in the exact same color so that she can look like a BM</strong> I'm so amused!  I'm hoping she shows up with it.  When I asked my fiance if she really would wear the same as the bridesmaids, he said probably not, but he has no doubts she'll be wearing lavendar.
Posted by PDXMartha[/QUOTE]

And here is all that in a readable form:

<strong> "A girl that feels entitled has insisted that she get a job in our wedding.</strong>
<strong>She's not the only one traveling from afar, and they're not asking for jobs.</strong>
<strong>FI suggested other crappy jobs but she doesn't want them.</strong><strong> I asked her to do a reading, she declined. She's insisting on wearing a slutty dress.</strong><strong>She's buying a dress in the exact same color so that she can look like a BM</strong>.<strong> I'm amused by this.</strong>"

mmdpm

Has everyone forgotten how to format a paragraph today?

Night_Sprite

Jess, you're so concise.  

JessAndTrav

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[QUOTE]Jess, you're so concise.  
Posted by Night_Sprite[/QUOTE]

It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. :)

PDXMartha

Wow, I was just sharing something I found amusing.
Apparently the laugh was on me, literally.

PsyDet 2155

Thanks for the CN Jess...I couldn't read that long "paragraph."

Why dont you or your FI just tell her she is a guest and nothing more?

mags0607

Personally, I would have told her the wrong color, like puke green, and sent her the swatch... but that's just me and I am mean, and sometimes passive aggressive.

She sounds like a peach, have fun with that one.....

JessAndTrav

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[QUOTE]Wow, I was just sharing something I found amusing. Apparently the laugh was on me, literally.
Posted by PDXMartha[/QUOTE]

I don't see anyone attacking you or getting bent out of shape.

It was just REALLY long and people won't read it. I just broke it down for you.

Though I don't really see what is funny exactly. And I'm not saying it just to be mean. I just don't really understand the funny here.

shellydiane820

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[QUOTE]Wow, I was just sharing something I found amusing. Apparently the laugh was on me, literally.
Posted by PDXMartha[/QUOTE]


I think your story could have been said in about 4 sentences.  It was amusing, just a pain in the ass to read.

polichik

Excellent summary, Jess!

RachNRich

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[QUOTE]In Response to not actually a question, this just amuses me and I wanted to share: : And here is all that in a readable form:  "A girl that feels entitled has insisted that she get a job in our wedding. She's not the only one traveling from afar, and they're not asking for jobs. FI suggested other crappy jobs but she doesn't want them. I asked her to do a reading, she declined. She's insisting on wearing a slutty dress. She's buying a dress in the exact same color so that she can look like a BM . I'm amused by this. "
Posted by JessAndTrav[/QUOTE]

<div>This is pure greatness. And so much quicker to read. </div>

polichik

I might be completely off base, but has she had feelings for your FI in the past? Her behavior is realy, really weird, like she's trying to prove to everybody how close she is to you guys. I kinda feel sorry for her.

JessAndTrav

::curtsies::

sucrets4

You need to tell your photog to NOT let her edge into any pics.  Yes, you have the right to do that.

*I mean formal pics, just to clarify.

cguernsey

I read it and got your point and this girl sounds like a capital B! She is being rediculous! Also, I didn't know we had to have perfect grammer on here. Give the girl a break. She is dealing with a major hemeroid of a girl and planning a wedding! I say that constitutes questionable grammer.

JessAndTrav

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[QUOTE]I read it and got your point and this girl sounds like a capital B! She is being rediculous! Also, I didn't know we had to have perfect grammer on here. Give the girl a break. She is dealing with a major hemeroid of a girl and planning a wedding! I say that constitutes questionable grammer.
Posted by cguernsey[/QUOTE]

Wow. Please go back to school. You know there's a spell check function. It's free.

I can misspell that if you want.

Wow. Pleez go bak 2 skewl. U noe thieres a spel chek funkshun! Itz free!

Ridiculous. Grammar. Hemorrhoid.

Though I do like your use of 'hemorrhoid' in regards to a person.

NuggetBrain

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[QUOTE]I read it and got your point and this girl sounds like a capital B! She is being rediculous! Also, I didn't know we had to have perfect grammer on here. Give the girl a break. She is dealing with a major hemeroid of a girl and planning a wedding! I say that constitutes questionable grammer.
Posted by cguernsey[/QUOTE]

So whenever I get amused/upset/annoyed/irritated it's okay for me to begin typing like a retarded monkey with his dominant hand stuck in a jar? Interesting theory.  Or should I say, intresting theree.

KentuckyKate

Lavender.  And she wants your FI's penis. 

Prediction:  Hemorrhoid girl will ask to be invited to the bachelor party.

cukimerrydoll

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[QUOTE]I might be completely off base, but has she had feelings for your FI in the past? Her behavior is realy, really weird, like she's trying to prove to everybody how close she is to you guys. I kinda feel sorry for her.
Posted by polichik[/QUOTE]
I don't think you're completely off base... I was on the same page as you.

My friend's wife is like this.  She was being pushy and insistent - siting that I wouldn't have enough BMs because I hang out with guys.
Except that FH and I both have sisters, and I went to an all-women's college.

But then she got pregnant (and more crazy), and she has backed off of our wedding stuff.

[Deleted User]

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: not actually a question, this just amuses me and I wanted to share: : So whenever I get amused/upset/annoyed/irritated it's okay for me to begin typing like a retarded monkey with his dominant hand stuck in a jar? Interesting theory.  Or should I say, intresting theree.
Posted by NuggetBrain[/QUOTE]

This seriously made me laugh out loud. Hard. I think it was the dominant hand stuck in a jar part.

BecW2be

"I say that constitutes questionable grammer."

Why did this evoke mental images of Kelsey Grammer doing questionable things, like robbing a gas station of its Twinkies?

OP, your only mistake in this entire situation is that you gave her the wrong wedding color, and you need to correct yourself immediately. Your BMs are wearing neon yellow velvet, remember? With the hot pink shoes and hats? Let her know today so that she can match your wedding party perfectly.

MissLeahM

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[QUOTE] But then she got pregnant (and more crazy), and she has backed off of our wedding stuff.
Posted by cukimerrydoll[/QUOTE]

There is your solution, get her pregnant!

You should call her and tell her your colors have changed to a different color, like peach/orange or swamp-thing green. Send her a swatch and everything. When she gets to your wedding, just tell her you changed your mind again.

OR 'let' her be your personal attendant for the day, but she could get really annoying.

mandapanda78

AW did OP get scared away? I  hope not, because I really want her to take the advice of giving this lady the wrong dress color. I love it.

cguernsey

Wow people have alot of time on their hands to go and check all the words spelled wrong in posts!
uckf uoy! There are some words for you to unscramble!

JessAndTrav

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[QUOTE]Wow people have alot of time on their hands to go and check all the words spelled wrong in posts!<strong> uckf uoy</strong>! There are some words for you to unscramble!
Posted by cguernsey[/QUOTE]

Can someone help me with this? I can't figure it out.

betrothed123

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[QUOTE]Wow people have alot of time on their hands to go and check all the words spelled wrong in posts! uckf uoy! There are some words for you to unscramble!
Posted by cguernsey[/QUOTE]
Yeah, because that's so much kinder than picking apart someone's grammar.

skippylouwho

I do think Sucrets was dead on when she mentioned pictures. I wouldn't have thought about that but I bet she tries to get in all or almost all of the professional pictures.

cguernsey

Ladies, I just want to say I'm sorry! I got really defensive and was really rude! I just hate it when people set out to make others feel stupid! I sunk just as low and for that I am sorry! I don't think this girl was looking for a grammar lesson though and probably didn't appreciate all the rude comments. I believe that is exactly the opposite of what this board is for. I am sorry for my behavior though:(

bittym12

Not that I have much to add that hasn't already been said, however, I think some of the responses were completely stupid. This is just a story, if you dont like how long it was, dont read it, move on. Get over the spelling and grammar because honestly it was a cute story. Clearly everyone was capable of understanding it, so I cannot believe how reiculous these posts were.