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Seriously, no words...

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Some friends of mine got engaged a few weeks ago and I was quite excited for them... that is until I received the invite to their wedding this fall via Facebook event. I am absolutely flabbergasted.

This is on their Facebook event page. I should note that they sent the invite to over 150 people.

"Well this has been a long time coming, finally creating an event for our AMAZING wedding. Asking for love and support from our friends, family and any Sponsors for our Wedding scheduled 5 months from now.

Here are the following items that need to be sponsored:

Wedding Location - Sponsored
Cake - 
Decorations - 
Catering - Sponsored
Photographer - 
Wedding Dress - 
Tuxedo - 
DJ - 
Reception Location - Sponsored
Bouquet - 

We will update as sponsors accumulate and more opportunities present themselves. That being said any type or amount of sponsorship is welcomed to help complete this very special day. All proceeds will be put toward one of the categories above of your choosing. We will be very attentive as the list progresses. Anyone wanting to sponsor contact us via facebook/email or by phone Thank You for your love and support & God Bless"

What the...what? *Head explodes*

Just had to share.
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  • AddieCakeAddieCake member
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    I have had 2 former students do the same.
    What did you think would happen if you walked up to a group of internet strangers and told them to get shoehorned by their lady doc?~StageManager14
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  • Maggie0829Maggie0829 member
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    So they want a Star Jones-esque wedding huh?

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  • kmmssgkmmssg mod
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    Oh Sweet Baby Jesus, who does this?  Please tell me you will keep us updated on the disaster this is sure to become.

    I'll be they ask for cash gifts too.  Or a Honeyfund.

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  • StarHexStarHex member
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    I gotta say, it went all over me. My FI and I have been engaged almost a year and still haven't set a date because we're saving up to have an "AMAZING" wedding with that many guests ON OUR OWN DIME. I showed the post to my FI and he said "Geez, we could have been married months ago if we'd thought to have SPONSORS. *eyeroll*"
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  • raeah219raeah219 member
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    lol! This is brilliant! Why didnt I think of this?! I mean my guests are lucky enough to be invited, the least they could do is help out. And creating a list to show who has volunteered to guilt the other people who havent...priceless...Too bad I've already committed to scrimping, saving, and sacrificing for my little wedding or else I would TOTALLY do this. 
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  • StarHexStarHex member
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    I promise I'll update! :) What floored me the most is that they actually have "sponsors" for some of the items on the list. WTF???
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  • raeah219raeah219 member
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    I'm so afraid to ask about this "catering" that has been sponsored. Its probably potluck. Im afraid for you. Just decline now lol
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  • StarHexStarHex member
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    @Jells2dot0...BAHAHAHAHA! That's hysterical.

    @raeah219...I had the same thought about the "catering." Lol
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  • ei34ei34 member
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    I'm torn between laughing and crying
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  • jalyndanijalyndani member
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    Oh my holy Jesus. 
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  • InkdancerInkdancer member
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    eyeroll
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  • AddieCakeAddieCake member
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    Are they Hispanic? I ask b/c both the people I have seen do this are, and the 2nd time it happened, I got the guts to ask WTF a sponsor was, and the bride-to-be explained that friends and family members donate to the cost of the wedding. I asked if it was cultural, and she said, "I guess." And then a whole bunch of her relatives started commenting that they would be sponsors.
    What did you think would happen if you walked up to a group of internet strangers and told them to get shoehorned by their lady doc?~StageManager14
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  • Jen4948Jen4948 member
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    Sponsored?  If they'd been in Sochi, would she embroider Olympic rings all over her dress-or perhaps they would have had their wedding rings designed as five interlocking circles?
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    AddieL73 said:
    Are they Hispanic? I ask b/c both the people I have seen do this are, and the 2nd time it happened, I got the guts to ask WTF a sponsor was, and the bride-to-be explained that friends and family members donate to the cost of the wedding. I asked if it was cultural, and she said, "I guess." And then a whole bunch of her relatives started commenting that they would be sponsors.
    I have heard of this too, I believe the sponsors are called Padrinos?  Couples/family will sponsor the cake, the flowers, etc. but I don't think they go out on FB and broadcast to everyone that they are looking for sponsors.  I think it is a close family thing where these peopel OFFER to do this.  I had a good friend many years ago from a Hispanic family and she gave me a quick rundown.
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  • raeah219raeah219 member
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    AddieL73 said:
    Are they Hispanic? I ask b/c both the people I have seen do this are, and the 2nd time it happened, I got the guts to ask WTF a sponsor was, and the bride-to-be explained that friends and family members donate to the cost of the wedding. I asked if it was cultural, and she said, "I guess." And then a whole bunch of her relatives started commenting that they would be sponsors.
    I hope it is cultural. That would make me feel so  much better
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  • AddieCakeAddieCake member
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    Yeah, it's still odd to me, but after seeing it a couple times and seeing people jump right in to be on board, I decided not to let it bother me anymore when I see it.
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  • ei34ei34 member
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    kmmssg said:


    AddieL73 said:

    Are they Hispanic? I ask b/c both the people I have seen do this are, and the 2nd time it happened, I got the guts to ask WTF a sponsor was, and the bride-to-be explained that friends and family members donate to the cost of the wedding. I asked if it was cultural, and she said, "I guess." And then a whole bunch of her relatives started commenting that they would be sponsors.
    I have heard of this too, I believe the sponsors are called Padrinos?  Couples/family will sponsor the cake, the flowers, etc. but I don't think they go out on FB and broadcast to everyone that they are looking for sponsors.  I think it is a close family thing where these peopel OFFER to do this.  I had a good friend many years ago from a Hispanic family and she gave me a quick rundown.




    My husband is Latino and it was important to his family that our ceremony have padrinos- that word means godparents, they walked up the aisle, lit a candle, etc...it didn't have to do with paying. I didn't realize Hispanics did this (maybe it depends on the country of origin) because hubby's family didn't offer us any money (which was fine, we wanted and were able to pay for our wedding ourselves). So yes maybe it's a Hispanic thing but I don't think the term is padrino..
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  • Jells2dot0Jells2dot0 mod
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    So, does this mean if they are getting sponsors that they HAVE to accept what is being given? And if the sponsor provides something that they consider subpar, they will have the nerve to turn down something FREE? I'd be doubly mind blown if someone offered something and then the couple turned it down because it wasn't what they wanted.

     







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  • AddieCakeAddieCake member
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    From Miriam Webster translator: English Translation of PADRINO 1 : godfather 2 : best man 3 : sponsor, patron
    What did you think would happen if you walked up to a group of internet strangers and told them to get shoehorned by their lady doc?~StageManager14
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  • TheGrimReaperTheGrimReaper member
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    Query: Is there any indication at all that they plan to actually invite all of the people they invited to this facebook group?
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  • Bubblegum5586Bubblegum5586 member
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    TwoDimes said:
    prettybirdy27 said:

    So if somebody sponsors her dress, does that mean she has to wear their logo on the dress like they do on racecars?

    I would be super tempted to donate toward her dress if I could make her wear a logo that I designed and make it absolutely obscene.

    This is a great idea! I'd offer to sponsor everything if I could plaster my company logo all over the wedding! 

    I see this becoming the newest way to advertise small local businesses...
    Love this! As a Sponsorship Sales Manager I can totally think of lots of great ideas!! lol

    YIKES!!! I really can't believe this... just when I thought I heard it all....
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  • RebeccaB88RebeccaB88 member
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    Is the bride always this classless, or is this a new thing for her? 
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  • MGPMGP member
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    Who do these people think they are, a "celebrity" couple that will have a televised wedding?  So gross.

    Just remember FB is the #1 platform for "making your life look better than it actually is".  So take this all with a grain of salt.  Wedding and reception space already "sponsored"?  It's probably someone's backyard or piece of land.  Catering already "sponsored"?  They probably had a few friends already say they will bring a dish.  It's just a way for the couple to make people think others are actually interested in this cluster.

    OP please come back and tell us how this debacle ends!
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