Jack and Jill Request = Muppet Explosion

EmilyTork · July 2013

Photos, where are the photos??

Jen4948 · July 2013

Yikes, what a trainwreck.

No, make that a Superstorm/act of terrorism/earthquake wreck.

crunchymamaof2 · July 2013

oh man, I need photos too. There are just no words and I don't think I can believe it without pictures, well, if it didn't come from a Muppet Overlord that is :-)

OliveOilsMom · July 2013

I read the fb link earlier and I just cannot believe all that they did to that poor MOH. I'd like to see pictures of this train wreck!

linnyv27 · July 2013

There are photos?? Oh please someone link/send them to me.

zitiqueen · July 2013

I simply have to see the photos of this.

Gisellerina · July 2013

What happened to the MOH?

linnyv27 · July 2013

I have to admit I just couldn't believe this was 100% true...but after seeing the photos...wow. Unbelievable. But where's the video? I'm sooo excited to see that.

MuppetFan · July 2013

It does sound made up. I totally agree. All of our friends agree that even if someone told us this story about the Groom.... we wouldn't believe it. We just didn't think him capable of supporting such ridiculousness, never mind playing into it. Her though - well we knew she was like this, we just didn't know the extent

MuppetFan · July 2013

I think I sent everyone who asked a PM with the link to the photos. I'm removing them now. I don't want them stumbled upon for obvious reasons.

This epic saga is at a close.....for now.

I do wish I could've written a real blog about it. It's the ultimate example of all etiquette faux pas.

I told the story to FMIL tonight and she said she didn't understand the dollar dance, that in every wedding she's ever been to, they pass around the bride's shoe (like a collection plate) to raise money for the honeymoon. I've never heard of that one and I told her what I thought of it, just in case she tries to start it at mine.... my shoes are to remain firmly planted on my feet.

Angusaur · July 2013

I read the post the other night, and I'm so sad I didn't make it in time for pictures!

crunchymamaof2 · July 2013

I'm sad I missed the pics too :-( but they probably would have given me nightmares

wrigleyville · July 2013

The Dollar Dance really is a Polish tradition, but it was called The Money Dance. It originated back when kids got married at 17/18 and had, literally, NOTHING when they started out. This is back when weddings were held in the family's church and the bride's mother sewed her dress.

Guests would pin money to the bride's skirt, and the bride and groom would use that money to start their home with pantry essentials and whatnot. I believe other countries in Eastern Europe had similar traditions. Instead of bringing cards and gifts, the money was pinned to the dress.

Modern "money dances" are simply greedy little fundraisers disguised as tradition.

Angusaur · July 2013

I am polish, and the money dance is actually a polish tradition, like wrigley said. I'm not doing it, even though it is part of my heritage. I think it's silly and I also think there is not a need for it today.

Amyliz1215 · July 2013

I am so sad I missed this. I was waiting for the reply then things got BSC at work and I missed it. I am sure it was horrendous.

LondonLisa · July 2013

Muppet, I cannot believe you had to go through this!

I am so sad for the MoH- how horrible to have "friends" treat you like this! With friends like that, who needs enemies?!

Guess we just have to trust that Karma is a bitch! If there is any justice in the universe, the MoH will win a dream vacation to an amazing tropical locale, whilst the bride and groom scrape together money for a night at the freeway travel lodge haha

wrigleyville · July 2013

Courtpenguin21 said:

So originally the dollar dance was a good thing because that was everyone's gift to the couple? Hmm, that makes sense. Sad how it has been turned into something miserly. It should be the "well wishes" dance or something where people don't give money but give advice during the dance. Then it is still beneficial to the couple and not rude to the guests.

Yup. When my grandmother got married (in 1939), her parents bought her a set of china, and then a bunch of family members chipped in and bought her a sewing machine. Everyone else brought cash. She wore a fancy, white apron over her dress so her dress wouldn't get ruined by the pins. The apron also had a pocket for anyone who didn't want to pin the money to her.

They simply didn't have things like wedding registries back then. They may have in bigger cities with department stores, but my grandmother lived in a small town. Most of the time, the gifts were in the form of Aunt Martha baking the wedding cake or Uncle Louis giving you flowers from his garden to use in your bouquet. My grandmother would have FLIPPED OUT if she could see what weddings have become.

Amyliz1215 · July 2013

I am stunned. There are no words for how this girl acted. I hope that maid of honor never speaks to that bride again.

Gisellerina · July 2013

What happened to the Maid of Honor?

kerbohl · July 2013

Awww, I haven't had internet for a few weeks, and I missed the craziness. But from the sounds of everyone's comments, it was horrible, and I hope this bride is a dying breed.

MuppetFan · July 2013

Because I believe in giving credit where it is due.... FI came home with a thank you gift and a heartfelt note from the groom today. So, that's good.

FizzySips · July 2013

@Muppet - will you share one pic for those of us who missed them? Pretty Please??

MuppetFan · July 2013

I can't post them but check your PM

FizzySips · July 2013

Okay, so the pictures are just sad. If no one is going to show up (seriously, the place looked empty), why not just elope? Have a JoP ceremony and then go out for dinner! What a terrible, tack-tacular way to spend your time! The worst part is that they likely have no idea they were so rude to their guests...

MuppetFan · July 2013

they really don't know they are rude.

lennonkdc · July 2013

I am so so sorry I missed the full recap and pictures, but from what I can surmise, I am so sorry you had to go through all this!

Majide · July 2013

Oh this sounds interesting! I wish I hadn't missed the pictures!

nebullama · July 2013

Any chance you could PM me with the list of highlights and/or photos?

jcrmc · July 2013

Stupid downed computer! I missed out

I would really love to see how this debacle went down? PM me pleeeeeeease?

NuttyAlmond · July 2013

Omg I just read through all of this. Please pretty please pm me with all this awesome hidden info. I missed it, I always miss the good stuff ha. I'll take the info and photos whatever I just feel like I've missed a giant chunk of this story. How you stayed sane with these people i don't know!

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