In Response to Re:bridesmaid suddenly backing out?:[QUOTE]In Response to Re:bridesmaid suddenly backing out?:In Response to Re:bridesmaid suddenly backing out? : I hate that new coordinating trend. Matching is better because everyone knows twins are hotter than sisters, so I want my BMs to be as twinny as possible! /gt;footstomplt;Posted by Liatris2010Very true.Sisters...Twins... Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]
Bridesmaids are not photo props. It's nice that you're willing to pay for the extras your asking for, but I don't think nails are a hill to die on. Period.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-suddenly-backing-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:c23fe363-7d2d-4395-b167-741e2d296a60Post:f57405e0-3482-4672-ac76-03c90ca44a61">Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out?</a>: [QUOTE]Muppet can, we all need to walk in to this song ..... <a href="http://youtu.be/bFw4L7-AFdw" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/bFw4L7-AFdw</a> Posted by TXKristan[/QUOTE]
SO PERFECT! IT would be Muppetational!!!!
I'm begging FI to let me have a Muppet song in the wedding. I think Muhna Mahna would be a great entry song... but I have this album of muppet songs done by different artists that Im trying to play a lot ... he doesnt know they are muppet songs. IF they get stuck in his head long enough, he might WANT them. He's getting baseball STDs and e-session, basebal RD cake, and baseball guest book... I should get a fingernail and a song.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-suddenly-backing-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:c23fe363-7d2d-4395-b167-741e2d296a60Post:3c411660-1d69-4a9a-8b87-9f2fd511097d">Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out?</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out? : This was my Bunsen costume years ago: <a href="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/290_17895564795_9281_n.jpg" rel="nofollow">https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/290_17895564795_9281_n.jpg</a> and this was what I brought for the party that I went to as Bunsen: <a href="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/290_17895559795_9093_n.jpg" rel="nofollow">https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/290_17895559795_9093_n.jpg</a> Posted by MuppetFan[/QUOTE]
<div>FI is desperately hoping that when I finally get knocked up, I'll be visibly pregnant around Halloween. He wants to go to a party dressed as the Swedish Chef, and I'm going to go dressed as an oven. Seriously.</div>
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-suddenly-backing-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:c23fe363-7d2d-4395-b167-741e2d296a60Post:cd0c6068-9cdb-4ca3-9275-9c2faba742d5">Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out?</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out? : SO PERFECT! IT would be Muppetational!!!! I'm begging FI to let me have a Muppet song in the wedding. I think Muhna Mahna would be a great entry song... but I have this album of muppet songs done by different artists that Im trying to play a lot ... he doesnt know they are muppet songs. IF they get stuck in his head long enough, he might WANT them. He's getting baseball STDs and e-session, basebal RD cake, and baseball guest book... I should get a fingernail and a song. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Muppets-Green-Album-Various-Artists/dp/B002YICN7O" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Muppets-Green-Album-Various-Artists/dp/B002YICN7O</a> Posted by MuppetFan[/QUOTE]
I think that's awesome. I traditionally do one muppet-related costume per year.....although I was Count Duckula a few years ago...breaking the chain... Last year it was Red Fraggle...on the day I was proposed to (Halloween Party). Pic in my bio somewhere.
I want Muppet nail polish now. I want it badly. Must have.
Unless you're doing a closeup of all your hands together or something, no one's going to care. I've looked at my mom's wedding pictures a dozen times since I got engaged, and the only one whose nails I noticed? Was my mom and dad's because they got a closeup of their hands w/ rings. And that's all anyone will give a crap about! Seriously!
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-suddenly-backing-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:c23fe363-7d2d-4395-b167-741e2d296a60Post:b86e4a31-6b7a-4d74-819d-7562618cae97">Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out?</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out? : Look up Muhna Mahna by Cake! :) Posted by kmbryant2413[/QUOTE]
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-suddenly-backing-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:c23fe363-7d2d-4395-b167-741e2d296a60Post:61e5a368-d869-4d96-94a2-c369e2ec53b7">Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out?</a>: [QUOTE]I love how this has turned into a Muppetfest and OP is long gone. Posted by CourtaniaLynn[/QUOTE]
This is quite possibly my favorite thread EVER. I SHOULD work instead of saving muppet photos on my computer though...so I might disappear soon...might.
LOL in a few days, you'll have some serious drama posted when I ask what to do when FI refuses to give in to a muppet song at the wedding (which is his current position. My current position is that I have 6 months to alter his position)
I didn't read through all the postsposts but I want to make this clear: I play guitar. You CANNOT play guitar with long nails!! It is NOT AN OPTION for someone who plays guitar for a living to get tips. Just. Not. An. Option.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-suddenly-backing-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:c23fe363-7d2d-4395-b167-741e2d296a60Post:0efd7ccc-4b89-41fc-ba75-ec311ac72cdf">Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out?</a>: [QUOTE]Yes, I did have a few pictures that I wanted to do with nails. That is the point. There were a few that had to do with rings and focuses on the hands. I offered drug store stick on nails. She said no. I offered for her to have it on her natural nails. No. I offered a plain french, no design. No. I offered a simple clear coat. No. Her nails look like crap. Sorry, but they're dirty, have hangnails, and they're all short, bitten up, and have calluses. She admits they're not pretty. These were pictures that meant a lot to me and I wanted to frame them, but not with dirty fingers. It's not exactly like I can tell her she can't be in those pictures. <strong>I wouldn't really kick her out, but I am frustrated that she always agrees and then says no later. </strong>Posted by luv2cook13[/QUOTE]
So not only do you expect her to modify her body for your one-day pretty princess party, you also expect her to do a complete personality change? All because you're getting married?
Sorry, pumpkin. You knew what you were signing up for when you asked her to stand up in your wedding. There are no take-backsies.
I really do think you should kick her out though. She doesn't need a crappy friend like you in her life.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-suddenly-backing-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:c23fe363-7d2d-4395-b167-741e2d296a60Post:0397ab1c-f4b6-448d-9d5d-5bfacf63183f">Re:bridesmaid suddenly backing out?</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re:bridesmaid suddenly backing out? : Very true. Sisters... <strong>Twins</strong>... Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]
I play guitar as well, and it will be required for work once I've completed my degree. I would be SO offended if you asked me to do anything to them-and didn't back off when I declined. I would have stepped down a LONG time ago.
This is your friend, remember that. SHE IS YOUR FRIEND. Having the "perfect" wedding isn't worth it if you're going to hurt those who mean something to you.
One of the bridesmaids at my bothers wedding had floresent green nails on her gingers and toes....no that was not one of the colors of there wedding. I just looked thru ALL their pictures and couldn't find a sinle one where the girls finger nail polish was
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-suddenly-backing-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:c23fe363-7d2d-4395-b167-741e2d296a60Post:37e38f2e-b6c2-4709-8e6a-7a9fc4c5bbd2">Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out?</a>: [QUOTE]Muppet, I have that album!!! And FI will come around. We are being introduced to the A Team theme song. We toyed with the Muhna Muppet song and the Knight Rider theme... My ring tone on my phone is Muhna. Posted by rachelm13[/QUOTE]
<div>Whenever I receive a text, my phone plays a Kermit "YAAAAAAAY!" It makes me happy.</div>
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-suddenly-backing-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:c23fe363-7d2d-4395-b167-741e2d296a60Post:19331a72-2ffa-49fb-bfcd-903452bfe2e2">Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out?</a>: [QUOTE]In Response to Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out? : Whenever I receive a text, my phone plays a Kermit "YAAAAAAAY!" It makes me happy. Posted by CourtaniaLynn[/QUOTE]
I.MUST.DOWNLOAD.
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This is the most interesting thread of the day! Darn having to teach during the drama, but muppets are way better!
I'm trying to talk one of my dad's music friends into arranging "He'll Make Me Happy" for my walk down the aisle, and Rainbow connection is one of the pre-ceremony songs... I was trying to stick to a broadway theme, but Muppets are equal in my book, and I shed a tear every time I watch Muppets Take Manhattan!
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-suddenly-backing-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:c23fe363-7d2d-4395-b167-741e2d296a60Post:77c5ed41-e99a-48d4-a0ad-4c174a186528">Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out?</a>: [QUOTE]<strong>This whole mismatched bridesmaid thing is new. I'm not a fan, and that is okay</strong>. Many brides choose to have their bridesmaids match entirely and do not offer to pay for anything. I don't think that is right, and so I'm paying. The dress is a very simple black cocktail dress that they all chose together with the intention to wear it over and over again. Same with shoes. She can do what she wants with her nails after the wedding. Posted by luv2cook13[/QUOTE]
Yes, wanting them all in the same dress is okay. Wanting them to change their hair/makeup/nails ANY part of their body/attire that is not THE DRESS is not okay. As PPs have clearly pointed out you're completely out of line. Not just with the one BM who's brave enough to speak up, but with all of them. You should call them all up and apologize, tell them you went a little bridezilla for a moment and of COURSE you don't need them to look like clones.
I hate getting my nails done. I got gel a year ago and they are JUST getting back to normal. Also, I used to be a dancer. I had to be really careful about what I did with my toes or I could be in serious pain. I'm guessing guitar players are the same with their fingers. So when it comes to nails vs friendship...
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-suddenly-backing-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:c23fe363-7d2d-4395-b167-741e2d296a60Post:4eaa1ef4-3de1-44bc-b919-a3f061689933">Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out?</a>: [QUOTE]You are fighting with your best friend about nail polish. Posted by Liatris2010[/QUOTE] Nailed it.
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-suddenly-backing-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:c23fe363-7d2d-4395-b167-741e2d296a60Post:0efd7ccc-4b89-41fc-ba75-ec311ac72cdf">Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out?</a>: [QUOTE]Yes, I did have a few pictures that I wanted to do with nails. That is the point. There were a few that had to do with rings and focuses on the hands. I offered drug store stick on nails. She said no. I offered for her to have it on her natural nails. No. I offered a plain french, no design. No. I offered a simple clear coat. No. Her nails look like crap. Sorry, but they're dirty, have hangnails, and they're all short, bitten up, and have calluses. She admits they're not pretty<strong>. These were pictures that meant a lot to me and I wanted to frame them, but not with dirty fingers. It's not exactly like I can tell her she can't be in those pictures.</strong> I wouldn't really kick her out, but I am frustrated that she always agrees and then says no later. Posted by luv2cook13[/QUOTE]
<div>So out of <strong>ALL </strong> the pictures from your wedding, the one you want <em>the mostest out of all to frame</em> are pictures of your BM's fingers..? </div><div> </div><div>Your brain is wrong. </div>
In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-suddenly-backing-out?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:c23fe363-7d2d-4395-b167-741e2d296a60Post:953cb72d-81bc-4e8b-bee3-799e168bed8e">Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out?</a>: [QUOTE]Yes, Muppet, its Carmen Sandiego. I loved that show. Posted by button6004[/QUOTE]
<div>OMG I am a huge Rockapella geek! (Sorry I really try not to use OMG in my Knot posts, but Rockapella requires an OMG.) I've seen them in concert twice. They still sing the theme song in every show.</div>
Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out?
Your logic is flawless
[QUOTE]Muppet can, we all need to walk in to this song ..... <a href="http://youtu.be/bFw4L7-AFdw" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/bFw4L7-AFdw</a>
Posted by TXKristan[/QUOTE]
SO PERFECT! IT would be Muppetational!!!!
I'm begging FI to let me have a Muppet song in the wedding. I think Muhna Mahna would be a great entry song... but I have this album of muppet songs done by different artists that Im trying to play a lot ... he doesnt know they are muppet songs. IF they get stuck in his head long enough, he might WANT them. He's getting baseball STDs and e-session, basebal RD cake, and baseball guest book... I should get a fingernail and a song.
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Muppets-Green-Album-Various-Artists/dp/B002YICN7O" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Muppets-Green-Album-Various-Artists/dp/B002YICN7O</a>
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out? : This was my Bunsen costume years ago: <a href="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/290_17895564795_9281_n.jpg" rel="nofollow">https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/290_17895564795_9281_n.jpg</a> and this was what I brought for the party that I went to as Bunsen: <a href="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/290_17895559795_9093_n.jpg" rel="nofollow">https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/290_17895559795_9093_n.jpg</a>
Posted by MuppetFan[/QUOTE]
<div>FI is desperately hoping that when I finally get knocked up, I'll be visibly pregnant around Halloween. He wants to go to a party dressed as the Swedish Chef, and I'm going to go dressed as an oven. Seriously.</div>
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out? : SO PERFECT! IT would be Muppetational!!!! I'm begging FI to let me have a Muppet song in the wedding. I think Muhna Mahna would be a great entry song... but I have this album of muppet songs done by different artists that Im trying to play a lot ... he doesnt know they are muppet songs. IF they get stuck in his head long enough, he might WANT them. He's getting baseball STDs and e-session, basebal RD cake, and baseball guest book... I should get a fingernail and a song. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Muppets-Green-Album-Various-Artists/dp/B002YICN7O" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Muppets-Green-Album-Various-Artists/dp/B002YICN7O</a>
Posted by MuppetFan[/QUOTE]
<div>Look up Muhna Mahna by Cake! :)</div>
'Next time, just fart.' - BriSox81
I want Muppet nail polish now. I want it badly. Must have.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out? : Look up Muhna Mahna by Cake! :)
Posted by kmbryant2413[/QUOTE]
Own it!
[QUOTE]I love how this has turned into a Muppetfest and OP is long gone.
Posted by CourtaniaLynn[/QUOTE]
This is quite possibly my favorite thread EVER. I SHOULD work instead of saving muppet photos on my computer though...so I might disappear soon...might.
LOL in a few days, you'll have some serious drama posted when I ask what to do when FI refuses to give in to a muppet song at the wedding (which is his current position. My current position is that I have 6 months to alter his position)
[QUOTE]Yes, I did have a few pictures that I wanted to do with nails. That is the point. There were a few that had to do with rings and focuses on the hands. I offered drug store stick on nails. She said no. I offered for her to have it on her natural nails. No. I offered a plain french, no design. No. I offered a simple clear coat. No. Her nails look like crap. Sorry, but they're dirty, have hangnails, and they're all short, bitten up, and have calluses. She admits they're not pretty. These were pictures that meant a lot to me and I wanted to frame them, but not with dirty fingers. It's not exactly like I can tell her she can't be in those pictures. <strong>I wouldn't really kick her out, but I am frustrated that she always agrees and then says no later.
</strong>Posted by luv2cook13[/QUOTE]
So not only do you expect her to modify her body for your one-day pretty princess party, you also expect her to do a complete personality change? All because you're getting married?
Sorry, pumpkin. You knew what you were signing up for when you asked her to stand up in your wedding. There are no take-backsies.
I really do think you should kick her out though. She doesn't need a crappy friend like you in her life.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re:bridesmaid suddenly backing out? : Very true. Sisters... <strong>Twins</strong>...
Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]
Twininnnnnng!!!
I play guitar as well, and it will be required for work once I've completed my degree. I would be SO offended if you asked me to do anything to them-and didn't back off when I declined. I would have stepped down a LONG time ago.
This is your friend, remember that. SHE IS YOUR FRIEND. Having the "perfect" wedding isn't worth it if you're going to hurt those who mean something to you.
And FI will come around. We are being introduced to the A Team theme song. We toyed with the Muhna Muppet song and the Knight Rider theme...
My ring tone on my phone is Muhna.
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[QUOTE]Muppet, I have that album!!! And FI will come around. We are being introduced to the A Team theme song. We toyed with the Muhna Muppet song and the Knight Rider theme... My ring tone on my phone is Muhna.
Posted by rachelm13[/QUOTE]
<div>Whenever I receive a text, my phone plays a Kermit "YAAAAAAAY!" It makes me happy.</div>
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: bridesmaid suddenly backing out? : Whenever I receive a text, my phone plays a Kermit "YAAAAAAAY!" It makes me happy.
Posted by CourtaniaLynn[/QUOTE]
I.MUST.DOWNLOAD.
201 Invited
[QUOTE]<strong>This whole mismatched bridesmaid thing is new. I'm not a fan, and that is okay</strong>. Many brides choose to have their bridesmaids match entirely and do not offer to pay for anything. I don't think that is right, and so I'm paying. The dress is a very simple black cocktail dress that they all chose together with the intention to wear it over and over again. Same with shoes. She can do what she wants with her nails after the wedding.
Posted by luv2cook13[/QUOTE]
Yes, wanting them all in the same dress is okay. Wanting them to change their hair/makeup/nails ANY part of their body/attire that is not THE DRESS is not okay. As PPs have clearly pointed out you're completely out of line. Not just with the one BM who's brave enough to speak up, but with all of them. You should call them all up and apologize, tell them you went a little bridezilla for a moment and of COURSE you don't need them to look like clones.
I dig it. I tried out for that show when I was in 4th or 5th grade. They did not select me =(
I got a book cover as a consolation.
[QUOTE]You are fighting with your best friend about nail polish.
Posted by Liatris2010[/QUOTE]
Nailed it.
[QUOTE]Yes, I did have a few pictures that I wanted to do with nails. That is the point. There were a few that had to do with rings and focuses on the hands. I offered drug store stick on nails. She said no. I offered for her to have it on her natural nails. No. I offered a plain french, no design. No. I offered a simple clear coat. No. Her nails look like crap. Sorry, but they're dirty, have hangnails, and they're all short, bitten up, and have calluses. She admits they're not pretty<strong>. These were pictures that meant a lot to me and I wanted to frame them, but not with dirty fingers. It's not exactly like I can tell her she can't be in those pictures.</strong> I wouldn't really kick her out, but I am frustrated that she always agrees and then says no later.
Posted by luv2cook13[/QUOTE]
<div>So out of <strong>ALL </strong> the pictures from your wedding, the one you want <em>the mostest out of all to frame</em> are pictures of your BM's fingers..? </div><div>
</div><div>Your brain is wrong. </div>
[QUOTE]Yes, Muppet, its Carmen Sandiego. I loved that show.
Posted by button6004[/QUOTE]
<div>OMG I am a huge Rockapella geek! (Sorry I really try not to use OMG in my Knot posts, but Rockapella requires an OMG.) I've seen them in concert twice. They still sing the theme song in every show.</div>