Overused lines, and words you just hate on here

emilyinchile · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:a7323cca-7710-4cde-bc38-df5b69908845">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]Any thread that starts with HELP!!!!!!!!!! or EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!! Or OMG HELP ME!!!!!!! Or any variation of with many bangs afterward. Because nothing is ever that big of an emergency and you never need help that badly. <strong>And if it really is that big of an emergency to you, you should probably reevaluate your existence. </strong>
Posted by salt78[/QUOTE]

Or you should be actively seeking help for said emergency rather than posting on a message board. We might take a while to get back to you.

salt78 · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:ef4d3fac-556d-4695-9d1d-0febbdca92d5">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here : I used to love the word. But now on here people use it for EVERYTHING. Not inviting your sister's BF of a year because you've only met him twice isn't tacky, its rude. I don't mind the word when its used appropriately though. Wearing a miniskirt for a wedding dress because you lost 100 pounds and want to show it off is tacky. Spending $5,000 on a wedding dress and not feeding your guests is rude.
Posted by dnbeach12[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>I see your point and I agree with you.

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Beachy730 · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:56c3a8ca-12cc-45d5-ac4b-34b0c19a9ba5">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]Meg, I agree that there's no reason to jump on people for the simple fact that they didn't pay for their weddings themselves, although I don't see that a lot on here. I'm sure you will therefore find it shocking to hear that we didn't pay for our wedding. But I really disagree that parents should help. I don't think there's any kind of responsibility for them to pay for anything for their adult children, and that includes a wedding.
Posted by emilyinchile[/QUOTE]

You beat me to this post.

I think its wrong to jump on someone just because their parents did help pay for it. I hate though when someone is complaining that their FI's parents won't pay for the RD and the brides parents are paying for the whole reception. That's when I say you're an adult you can pay for your own things.

annakb8 · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:a7323cca-7710-4cde-bc38-df5b69908845">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]Any thread that starts with HELP!!!!!!!!!! or EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!! Or OMG HELP ME!!!!!!! Or any variation of with many bangs afterward. Because nothing is ever that big of an emergency and you never need help that badly. And if it really is that big of an emergency to you, you should probably reevaluate your existence.
Posted by salt78[/QUOTE]

And usually people with post titles like this aren't getting married until November 2012 or something. How can anything be an emergency 2 years in advance?

Loopyseven · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:6b13be60-8598-44b7-9580-cfce1e2b4c56">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]"People are not props in your wedding" and "all they're required to do is get the dress and show up and smile... " I actually agree with both of those statements (yet think they are overused) but somehow when you put them together they seem contradictory. Makes me laugh.
Posted by waitingformay[/QUOTE]

<div>You seem sensible - don't prove me wrong :). And welcome!</div>

mkrupar · December 2010

I'm so confused. Are the posts about parents paying for weddings supposed to be in here or down in the "Parents Paying for Wedding" thread?

ETA: nevermine, I need a drink

MattsPenguin · December 2010

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[QUOTE] I can't stand reading "you shouldn't even consider asking your WP until 6-9 months out." Posted by dnbeach12[/QUOTE]

I hate that one. I have known all of my BM's a MINIMUM of 10 years. I don't think that our relationship is changing in the next year.

alixzafiris · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:a4e2d4bc-8367-46a6-b7fa-8fc615778e89">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]Any reference to unicorns and rainbows. Unless the unicorns are specifically addressed to me. I'm sorry you hate "tacky". I love the word "tacky".
Posted by salt78[/QUOTE]

Do I have to remind you again that unicorns are food for evil, must-not-be-named wizards?

MattsPenguin · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:f5039fd0-923f-4a47-8824-68bec769dcc0">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here : You seem sensible - don't prove me wrong :). And welcome!
Posted by Loopyseven[/QUOTE]

Ditto, May! I enjoyed your combination of "props" and "just show". They are rather contradictory when you put them together!

Anysunrise · December 2010

Red flag. Especially when every minor fight is a red flag, and 90 people feel the need to say "red flag" just in case the OP missed it the first 5 times.

hlq2011 · December 2010

I hate the comments about "nothing about a wedding requires support!"

Obviously, a lot of the people who complain about their bridesmaids not supporting them are whining about stupid crap. But to say that nothing requires support isn't, I don't think, fair. I just think that weddings are like jobs are like families are like husbands/wives... sometimes you need a friendly ear, someone to listen to you vent

Beachy730 · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:7950f8f2-42a6-47fa-b9c6-e72e0e745432">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]Hmmmm, I can't stand the "Stealing my thunder" crap complaints. Seriously. I also can't stand "It's my day!". I haven't seen that in awhile though, thank goodness. Oooh, also the "You only get ONE day!'. Eff that, I think a bride should get three days (the day before, the day of and the day after). I would throw a fit if one of my relatives or friends planned a wedding the day before or after mine, especially if they already know the date of my wedding. Give me three freaking days and then the rest of the days of the year is up for grabs.
Posted by Champagne Supernova[/QUOTE]

Ditto on the one day part. Yes your wedding is only one day, but I would be pretty damn annoyed if I had a family member or friend get married within a week or even a day.

IrishBrideND · December 2010

My parents paid for my wedding. I've been on here FOREVER and I was only jumped on once for that....and it was by a troll. You are missing the point. People don't care if parents pay. They care if you act like a brat and beg someone to pay for your day (or throw a tantrum about it). Be an adult!

The Mel and Todd Show · December 2010

I don't like seeing a bride told to reconsider her decision to marry her FI based upon some trivial argument that they had. If it's, like, "I said I wanted begonias and he killed the cat!" then yes...reconsider this union. But when they disagree on something trivial and there are no dead pets to be spoken of, I think it's probably safe to say it's not a dealbreaker.

Caitlinmmk · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:cef2472c-c1a5-42d5-b80d-06980db1b3f7">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]I can't stand it when people say "Oh, I'm OCD so I want everything to be perfect!" Um not, you're not OCD. The right thing to say is "I have OCD and I have to touch everything three times!" or something like it. The word you're looking for is "perfectionist" , "neurotic" or in some cases, "insane".
Posted by Champagne Supernova[/QUOTE]

Totally agree. I can't stand when people use the whole "I'm OCD" for acting like a control freak. It bothers me mostly because my best friend really is OCD and I know what it does to someone, so whenever someone uses it in such a flippant way it makes me want to round house kick them in the face.

NuggetBrain · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:b12fc77e-186b-4121-9766-bc2aae868191">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here : Ifeel that same way when somebody jokes that they are ADD. My son is severly ADD. It is a lifelong problem. There is nothing funny about it.<strong> I never take any post seriously that has profanity, either</strong>. <strong>There is nothing "adult" about profanity. It is childish.
</strong>Posted by CMGr[/QUOTE]

Well that's just bullsh*t.

NuggetBrain · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:5785b06f-5a5e-472e-b1dd-82c23bd0f0d4">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]I don't like seeing a bride told to reconsider her decision to marry her FI based upon some trivial argument that they had. If it's, like,<strong> "I said I wanted begonias and he killed the cat!"</strong> then yes...reconsider this union. But when they disagree on something trivial and there are no dead pets to be spoken of, I think it's probably safe to say it's not a dealbreaker.
Posted by The Mel and Todd Show[/QUOTE]

BWAH! DED!

[Deleted User] · December 2010

My high school grad was the night before a family reunion, my sister's high school grad was the day before my aunt and uncle's wedding, and my brother's upcoming HS grad will be a week before our wedding.

I know grads aren't exactly the same thing as weddings, but they're still full day events with getting ready, pictures, reception supper, grad, then the big afterparties after (at least that's what grad is here). We're getting used to super busy family events falling right around each other. (bonus is, more of our family can make it to both events then because everyone's already in town! lol!)

So, I understand it's nice to have more than "one" day...but it's really not that bad when it doesn't work out that way.

NuggetBrain · December 2010

I really don't like it when people come here for advice on guest lists or seating or pretty much anything and the first question is "who's paying?" Or "well if they're paying, then they get to pick." No. No, that is not right. I really don't like that mindset. Just because daddy is paying for the reception doesn't mean that her only options are a) having a polka band and German food for dinner, or

paying for absolutely everything herself and not taking any money from him. That's stupid.

AdeleDazeem · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:54f4b2e5-8b6f-468b-9495-12ed5ea77c7f">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]My high school grad was the night before a family reunion, my sister's high school grad was the day before my aunt and uncle's wedding, and my brother's upcoming HS grad will be a week before our wedding. I know grads aren't exactly the same thing as weddings, but they're still full day events with getting ready, pictures, reception supper, grad, then the big afterparties after (at least that's what grad is here). We're getting used to super busy family events falling right around each other. (bonus is, more of our family can make it to both events then because everyone's already in town! lol!) So, I understand it's nice to have more than "one" day...but it's really not that bad when it doesn't work out that way.
Posted by tiffbot1985[/QUOTE]

You use the word "grad" in here an awful lot. Do people shorten that word now? I've never heard that... it's always been "graduation!" Stupid point on my part.

I hate hate hate how to not invite kid posts. HATE. Especially when the OP lists 101 reasons why a child should not be invited to their rustic location (such as the child may touch a burning candle or watch Grandpa drink a whiskey.)

NatandIsaac · December 2010

I'm going to jump on the "help" + multiple exclamation points bandwagon.

BM has to work the day of my shower, HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mandysmear · December 2010

I think when parents don't contribute a dime, it's weird. I'm not going to lie. My friend's parents aren't very well off but, her mom paid for her wedding dress. I thought that was a sweet and nice.

Not saying that the whole tab has to be paid for by the parents. That's not it at all. It could be where I come from and my circle of friends. IDK.

[Deleted User] · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:4e17918d-03ec-46c7-bef7-07a05da34751">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here : You use the word "grad" in here an awful lot. Do people shorten that word now? I've never heard that... it's always been "graduation!" Stupid point on my part. I hate hate hate how to not invite kid posts. HATE. Especially when the OP lists 101 reasons why a child should not be invited to their rustic location (such as the child may touch a burning candle or watch Grandpa drink a whiskey.)
Posted by Joy2611[/QUOTE]

Haha, I don't know...we always call it grad! I actually never actually hear anyone say graduation. Never really thought about it before. Weird.

Beachy730 · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:5eb57833-7781-43cf-b59d-756271fb7479">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]I think when parents don't contribute a dime, it's weird. I'm not going to lie. My friend's parents aren't very well off but, her mom paid for her wedding dress. I thought that was a sweet and nice. Not saying that the whole tab has to be paid for by the parents. That's not it at all. It could be where I come from and my circle of friends. IDK.
Posted by mandysmear[/QUOTE]

I think its weird if they then want to have say in anything about the wedding or invite their friends. MIL didn't contribute a penny or offer to help with anything, and yet still wanted her friend invited, and her distant cousins that H literally hasn't seen in 20 years. We did it to be nice, but I still think it was BS. Especially now that she is talking about helping BIL with his wedding and throwing FSIL a shower. WTF?

mandysmear · December 2010

I hate tickers more than a year out.

Dude, calm down.

Beachy730 · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:eb14ff34-6c36-46c9-8bea-e1d57840f4af">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]I hate tickers more than a year out. Dude, calm down.
Posted by mandysmear[/QUOTE]

Oh definitely this. Or tickers for anything non wedding related, except for babies. Seriously, we don't need a countdown for Christmas, we all know when it is. Or your next vacation.

FutureMrsTR · December 2010

Along those lines, Mandy, there are girls on my local who are 18 months out who have their venue, photographer, caterer, florist & DJ booked, dress bought, bridesmaids dresses ordered, hotels blocked and are like "I don't know how I'll get it all done!" Seriously? You cray-cray.

DodgersBride · December 2010

" Everything books up really fast where I am from" ( Answer as to why they are already planning their wedding that is 2 years away.)

I understand this may be true for a lot of places but I don't think every single city in the US or Canada does. I see this a lot on my month board. My month board is June 2012. I think I am the only person on there that doesn't not have their wedding planned.

DodgersBride · December 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_overused-lines-words-just-hate-here?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:33bc47f7-a1e7-4b10-b281-295e6377dcc3Post:eb14ff34-6c36-46c9-8bea-e1d57840f4af">Re: Overused lines, and words you just hate on here</a>:
[QUOTE]I hate tickers more than a year out. Dude, calm down.
Posted by mandysmear[/QUOTE]

There was a thread on my month about how that all can't wait for the little ticker in their sig to move. HELLO we are practically 2 years out!

SaraAndrew2010 · December 2010

I also hate the "don't even think about looking at BM dresses until 6 months out" line. My BM dresses (from Alfred Angelo) took up to a full 4 months to arrive. Luckily my BMs ordered 5-7 months in advance. If I had waited until 6 months to even start looking, I would be one freaked out bride right now waiting for BM dresses to arrive.

I also hate when someone defends an action by saying, "Well I talked to my family/friends and they all think my idea is fine" or "Well I know that my friends/family will understand if I do X." Most likely your friends are not going to tell you to your face that you wedding idea is silly/rude/tacky.

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