I'm not over-reacting, this is totally tacky, right??

Megbo2012 · March 2012

Habs, clearly people are hurting in this economy.

And don't have the common sense to realize EVERYONE is hurting and in the same boat.

kate&cor2012 · March 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_im-not-over-reacting-this-is-totally-tacky-right?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:935a5cd7-f8b0-478b-95cc-2f5bfc1eb8bePost:d1b53c1c-7937-407a-bedd-06e48572bcf0">Re: I'm not over-reacting, this is totally tacky, right??</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I'm not over-reacting, this is totally tacky, right?? : Wait? What?! Why should she do this? If she just wants to give a card or nothing at all, she's perfectly ok with doing that as well.
Posted by dumdumfroggie[/QUOTE]
I think the poster meant that as satirical, like it would be a "screw you" to put a measly $10 when they are demanding huge expensive gifts.

Megbo2012 · March 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_im-not-over-reacting-this-is-totally-tacky-right?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:935a5cd7-f8b0-478b-95cc-2f5bfc1eb8bePost:9e7cf047-4ca9-4fe0-9e44-01f558dde155">Re: I'm not over-reacting, this is totally tacky, right??</a>:
[QUOTE]I don't think I'd have the guts to actually do this, but I think it would be hilarious to give the bride and groom Photoshopped plane tickets, and if they asked me about it, be like, "Oh, did you mean *REAL* plane tickets? I didn't think you were being serious when you were making your rude request" (or something along those lines of a reply)
Posted by edielaura[/QUOTE]

<div>Does "Jolee" make plain ticket stickers? That would be so cute. Heh</div>

midgetthemighty · March 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_im-not-over-reacting-this-is-totally-tacky-right?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:935a5cd7-f8b0-478b-95cc-2f5bfc1eb8bePost:d838477b-9846-4f86-9fec-c50ba0c95e47">Re: I'm not over-reacting, this is totally tacky, right??</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I'm not over-reacting, this is totally tacky, right?? : I think the poster meant that as satirical, like it would be a "screw you" to put a measly $10 when they are demanding huge expensive gifts.
Posted by kate&cor2012[/QUOTE]

That's how I read it too.

People are always reaching new lows. What on earth would make someone think that was an okay request? I hope I never understand.

Habs2Hart · March 2012

I think I would say "sure! I'd be happy to do that for you" and then book them cheap tickets to somewhere truly craptastic for their honeymoon, on Delta.

*evil grin*

midgetthemighty · March 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_im-not-over-reacting-this-is-totally-tacky-right?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:935a5cd7-f8b0-478b-95cc-2f5bfc1eb8bePost:d82a5749-e140-4846-b173-e12871d544ee">Re: I'm not over-reacting, this is totally tacky, right??</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I'm not over-reacting, this is totally tacky, right?? : Does "Jolee" make plain ticket stickers? That would be so cute. Heh
Posted by Megbo2012[/QUOTE]

From my obsession with scrapbooking, I can tell you "yes" with 100% certainty.

itschelsea · March 2012

I actually think $10 is pretty funny. It's like giving pennies for a tip after terrible service.

I say a $5 gift certificate to American Airlines so he can buy himself a drink on the flight, and a hand full of change!

... On second thought, I'm not even sure if he's 21...

mbody · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I'm not over-reacting, this is totally tacky, right?? : Wait? What?! Why should she do this? If she just wants to give a card or nothing at all, she's perfectly ok with doing that as well.
Posted by dumdumfroggie[/QUOTE]
I'm pretty sure she was being sarcastic/joking.

Edit: Aaannd, people already said this. I do think the $10 would be sorta funny in a go screw yourself kinda way.

itschelsea · March 2012

I love all these great ideas for gifts!

I think it would be hilarious to buy them really cheap tickets to someplace just awful. "Cheers! Since you didn't specify where you wanted to go, we took it upon ourselves to send you to our favorite little vacay spot! Podunk USA! I hear they're having a chicken wing festival that weekend! Enjoy!"

July2012bride · March 2012

Man, another crazy Ohioan. I promise, we all aren't rude/crazy people!

I can't believe people have such entitlement issues. FI's parents offered to give us their frequent flyer miles for our honeymoon, but we were fully planning on paying for them ourselves. I could never imagine texting a relative I'm not close with to pay for them (or anyone really).

jemmini6 · March 2012

Yeah, I think something measly like $5 or $10 would be better than nothing, because if you got them just a card, they might assume that you forgot to include their plane tickets in it and then they'd be bugging you saying "um, we got a card with nothing in it, where's our gift". But if they opened it up and there's only $10 in it, there's no question that it.

fluttaby32 · March 2012

The $10 idea was hilarious. So much better than an empty card.
Its a nice little "Yup. This really is your gift. No present in the mail. Ten measly bucks. Congrats

"

ETA: About 5 PPs beat me to it. Sorry.

midgetthemighty · March 2012

Isn't there a city named "Hell"?

Or you could send them to Paris or London! Kentucky, that is.

Megbo2012 · March 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_im-not-over-reacting-this-is-totally-tacky-right?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:935a5cd7-f8b0-478b-95cc-2f5bfc1eb8bePost:85a089cc-3e6c-4cdb-a5d4-4d483a55979d">Re: I'm not over-reacting, this is totally tacky, right??</a>:
[QUOTE]Isn't there a city named "Hell"? Or you could send them to Paris or London! Kentucky, that is.
Posted by midgetthemighty[/QUOTE]

<div>Hahaha that's awesome. </div>

Kamakanani · March 2012

You know, they never said anything about wanting round trip tickets. And Southwest is pretty inexpensive for a one way deal...Maybe Ontario, CA(lifornia and they won't even need a pasport!)

marryingmrmercado · March 2012

Wow ... that's crazy rude. I would definitely be tempted to just send them a card. Maybe make them a sloppy drawing of some fake airline tickets or get some of those little prize redemption tickets like you get at Chuck E Cheese, and throw them in there with a note that says,"We heard you wanted some tickets ... hope you like these".

Or I think you can get a card with a picture of King Kong snatching the biplane out of the air on it with "I got your airline ticket right here" written inside.

Seriously ... jeez.

itschelsea · March 2012

I totally cant wait to see what goes down next! Like I mentioned, we havent gotten STD, so in theory, my dad isn't even a VIP guest, but is expected to shell out plane tickets!

I'm gonna give that kid a noogie during the reception!

Girlie1030 · March 2012

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[QUOTE]I totally cant wait to see what goes down next! Like I mentioned, we <strong>havent gotten STD, so in theory, my dad isn't even a VIP guest</strong>, but is expected to shell out plane tickets! I'm gonna give that kid a noogie during the reception!
Posted by itschelsea[/QUOTE]

Huh?

Starqueg · March 2012

Pick your exotic honeymoon destination, all within the wonderful state of Maine. Naples is actually a great little town on a lake where my family has been spending part of the summer for longer than I've been alive.

shadowkat08 · March 2012

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[QUOTE]I love all these great ideas for gifts! I think it would be hilarious to buy them really cheap tickets to someplace just awful. "Cheers! Since you didn't specify where you wanted to go, we took it upon ourselves to send you to our favorite little vacay spot! Podunk USA! I hear they're having a chicken wing festival that weekend! Enjoy!"
Posted by itschelsea[/QUOTE]

<div>We have a mighty moo festival, watermelon festival, and the floppin' flounder festival.</div><div>
</div><div>Would you like me to send dates for them? ;)</div>

midgetthemighty · March 2012

Some people don't even send out STDs, like myself.

itschelsea · March 2012

Dude. Shadowkat. You just made me cackle at work. Those are the best names for festivals I have ever heard in my life.

Cortney1982 · March 2012

He's taking advantage of your dad. I can't stand people like that. Seen it way too many times in my family. Wondering if your cousin will only send an invite to the wedding if he gets his requested gift. Your dad should not comply to his request. He should reply back, "thanks for the idea, but I want the gift to be a surprise!"

adamar15 · March 2012

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[QUOTE]I love all these great ideas for gifts! I think it would be hilarious to buy them really cheap tickets to someplace just awful. "Cheers! Since you didn't specify where you wanted to go, we took it upon ourselves to send you to our favorite little vacay spot! Podunk USA!<strong> I hear they're having a chicken wing festival that weekend!</strong> Enjoy!"
Posted by itschelsea[/QUOTE]

I would be PUMPED if someone sent me to a chicken wing festival.

em01092 · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I'm not over-reacting, this is totally tacky, right?? :<strong> I would be PUMPED if someone sent me to a chicken wing festival. </strong>
Posted by adamar15[/QUOTE]

<div>ME too. But I'm just hick like that. </div>

mari0225 · March 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I'm not over-reacting, this is totally tacky, right?? : ME too. But I'm just hick like that.
Posted by em01092[/QUOTE]

Haha same here.

Meghannsix · March 2012

Holy cats! I can totally see two young 20-somethings huddled together, trying to figure out how they're going to pay for all of this, and your cousin getting the light bulb over his head. I know! We'll ask for this stuff as our gifts! What a great idea! We've helped our guests so they don't have to waste brain cells trying to figure out what we want. Oh dear.

lisa3185 · March 2012

NEVER EVER ask for a gift...
what was he thinking??!!

myname1234 · March 2012

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[QUOTE]I think I would say "sure! I'd be happy to do that for you" and then book them cheap tickets to somewhere truly craptastic for their honeymoon, on Delta. *evil grin*
Posted by Habs2Hart[/QUOTE]

and make it one way. I hear Dubuque IA is a great honeymoon spot these days.

that is the tackiest thing i think i have ever read

jillzky · March 2012

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[QUOTE]Isn't there a city named "Hell"? Or you could send them to Paris or <strong><font color="#ff00ff">London! Kentucky,</font></strong> that is.
Posted by midgetthemighty[/QUOTE]

Yes, please send them to London, KY. They can help clean up the tornado damage in that area. Sort of 'mission' trip. <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />

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