Came home to a wedding invitation from an old "family friend" of FI. Knew it it was coming and already anticipating a shit show because said friend is a hot, hot mess. But I had NOOOOO idea just how bad it was going to be. Grab a glass of wine, sit back and behold this etiquette train wreck….
1. Back of the envelop has a sticker that says they messed up on the postage so peeps will need to add an extra stamp to cover the mailing of the RSVP.
(defendable since postage just increased, but tacky nonetheless)
2. First thing in the envelope is a 5x7 photo of the bride and groom ~ engagement photo perhaps??
(it's actually a decent pic, but screams AW)
3. Invitation states it's a 6 pm ceremony and no mention of reception &/or dinner afterwards, but…
4. There is an insert that states "no children under ten/cocktail attire/there will be a cash bar available"
(surely they are feeding guests, given said cash bar...right??)
5. Second insert is their registry information
(yes, we'll get you a gift. no need to fret)
6. …and a THIRD insert stating that in lieu of gifts, they have chosen to register for gift certificates to their venue to 'help them make their wedding the most special day in their lives'!!
(so you want a gift. no, wait…you want a gift card…no, wait….you want us to pay for your wedding??)
Now, I know I'm new on TK, and I am **FAR** from an etiquette guru, but in my short tenure I've learned a looooot and I know that there is so, so, SO much wrong here...I'm not sure if I should laugh or cry? Really, I think I should pat myself on the back for trying my damnedest to host a wedding that is worthy of our guests, and thank all you wonderful Knotties who have unknowingly helped to guide me in planning and see the etiquette light. IOU all a stiff drink.
ETA - sorry about funky formatting