An invitation snark...

bizzy592 · March 2015

Not even if they're doing something completely presh?

theartistformerlyknownas · March 2015

lizabobiza said:
Not even if they're doing something completely presh?

I snark far more on people using the word "presh."

bizzy592 · March 2015

lolo883 said:

lizabobiza said:
Not even if they're doing something completely presh?
I snark far more on people using the word "presh."

But ohmigodyouguys I don't think there's a better word out there to describe some things. Like babies inside things that are not meant to hold babies.

sophhabobopha · March 2015

lizabobiza said:

lolo883 said:

lizabobiza said:
Not even if they're doing something completely presh?
I snark far more on people using the word "presh."
But ohmigodyouguys I don't think there's a better word out there to describe some things. Like babies inside things that are not meant to hold babies.

That baby is scared of how far his parents will go for photo ops.

theartistformerlyknownas · March 2015

lizabobiza said:

lolo883 said:

lizabobiza said:
Not even if they're doing something completely presh?
I snark far more on people using the word "presh."
But ohmigodyouguys I don't think there's a better word out there to describe some things. Like babies inside things that are not meant to hold babies.

No. There's a word for that already, and it's "stupid."

bizzy592 · March 2015

*sigh*

Lolo, I thought my tone came though. I don't use 'presh' in ernest.

Edited for terrible phrasing.

hellosweetie1015 · March 2015

lolo883 said:

lizabobiza said:

lolo883 said:

lizabobiza said:
Not even if they're doing something completely presh?
I snark far more on people using the word "presh."
But ohmigodyouguys I don't think there's a better word out there to describe some things. Like babies inside things that are not meant to hold babies.

No. There's a word for that already, and it's "stupid."

I think she's being sarcastic, Lolo.

It took me the second comment to realize it though....

theartistformerlyknownas · March 2015

hellosweetie1015 said:

lolo883 said:

lizabobiza said:

lolo883 said:

lizabobiza said:
Not even if they're doing something completely presh?
I snark far more on people using the word "presh."
But ohmigodyouguys I don't think there's a better word out there to describe some things. Like babies inside things that are not meant to hold babies.

No. There's a word for that already, and it's "stupid."
I think she's being sarcastic, Lolo.

It took me the second comment to realize it though....

Don't care.

PrettyGirlLost · March 2015

lizabobiza said:
OK, so we've heard how you all feel about address labels. BUT. What about having stickers with the couples faces on them as envelope seals?

I haven't seen this yet, but keep hoping.

I couldn't give a flying rat's ass about how the envelopes are printed or what's on them as long as my name is spelled correctly. That's the ONLY thing I'd snark about, side eye, or get annoyed with.

Anything else is just superficial or a tast thing and not worth being petty and judgey over.

VulgarGirl · March 2015

Ok but guys what if they use a purple envelope instead of a cream?

What if the invitation has a skull on it?

theartistformerlyknownas · March 2015

MagicInk said:
Ok but guys what if they use a purple envelope instead of a cream?

What if the invitation has a skull on it?

Then your wedding is not legitimate. Try again.

VulgarGirl · March 2015

lolo883 said:

MagicInk said:
Ok but guys what if they use a purple envelope instead of a cream?

What if the invitation has a skull on it?
Then your wedding is not legitimate. Try again.

Sweet do over!

I get to register again right?

redoryx · March 2015

I received a wedding invitation where my name was printed directly onto the envelope.

I was FAR more offended by the fact that my long term SO wasn't invited as well.

paperpusher · March 2015

Guys I'm embarrassed. I incorrectly addressed one of DH's uncles on his invite. We call him Uncle John*. I addressed the invite Mr. Jonathan Smith. His legal name is Jimmy Smith. I felt like an arse when I heard from MIL that he received it and it was wrong. I felt a hell of a lot worse for getting his name wrong than using labels.

*not his real name.

PrettyGirlLost · March 2015

paperpusher said:
Guys I'm embarrassed. I incorrectly addressed one of DH's uncles on his invite. We call him Uncle John*. I addressed the invite Mr. Jonathan Smith. His legal name is Jimmy Smith. I felt like an arse when I heard from MIL that he received it and it was wrong. I felt a hell of a lot worse for getting his name wrong than using labels.

*not his real name.

Meh, this is on your FI and his family. How were you supposed to know that John's name isn't actually John unless someone told you otherwise? I feel like your FI should have known that, or FMIL should have been like, "Oh hey, BTW, when you go to address invitations John's name is actually Jim."

ShesSoCold · March 2015

paperpusher said:
Guys I'm embarrassed. I incorrectly addressed one of DH's uncles on his invite. We call him Uncle John*. I addressed the invite Mr. Jonathan Smith. His legal name is Jimmy Smith. I felt like an arse when I heard from MIL that he received it and it was wrong. I felt a hell of a lot worse for getting his name wrong than using labels.

*not his real name.

I did something similar. I've never met H's grandmother and I know for a fact that she thinks horribly of me due to my BSC MIL. The grandma sent us a gift around the time of the shower (she wasn't invited as she is out of state and I've never met her) and, after discussing with H and my mom, sent the thank you card to Mrs. Betty Batshit. Since then, she's sent us mail with E-l-i-z-a-b-e-t-h very obviously spelled out in print while everything else is in cursive. I felt like an ass.

beethery · March 2015

paperpusher said:
Guys I'm embarrassed. I incorrectly addressed one of DH's uncles on his invite. We call him Uncle John*. I addressed the invite Mr. Jonathan Smith. His legal name is Jimmy Smith. I felt like an arse when I heard from MIL that he received it and it was wrong. I felt a hell of a lot worse for getting his name wrong than using labels.

*not his real name.

This should make you feel better.

I printed out a sheet with the addresses/names I needed from FI for his side of the family. One is his cousin and her now husband. I pulled his name from facebook, and so I thought it was Bob Randall.

Well his cousin got married, and I see she's changed her name to Helen Smith. So I go, "Hey, FI, I thought Bob's last name was Randall."

"Nope, it's Smith. Randall must be his middle name."

"I sent the STD to Helen MaidenName and Bob Randall. WHY DIDN'T YOU CORRECT MEEEE?"

"I didn't look!"

They got an apologetic fb message. Whoops!

ashley8918 · March 2015

lizabobiza said:
OK, so we've heard how you all feel about address labels. BUT. What about having stickers with the couples faces on them as envelope seals?

I haven't seen this yet, but keep hoping.

I personally find this too cutesy, and a little bit gaggy. But, really, who cares? It has no impact on guests whatsoever.

luckya23 · March 2015

beethery said:

paperpusher said:
Guys I'm embarrassed. I incorrectly addressed one of DH's uncles on his invite. We call him Uncle John*. I addressed the invite Mr. Jonathan Smith. His legal name is Jimmy Smith. I felt like an arse when I heard from MIL that he received it and it was wrong. I felt a hell of a lot worse for getting his name wrong than using labels.

*not his real name.
This should make you feel better.

I printed out a sheet with the addresses/names I needed from FI for his side of the family. One is his cousin and her now husband. I pulled his name from facebook, and so I thought it was Bob Randall.

Well his cousin got married, and I see she's changed her name to Helen Smith. So I go, "Hey, FI, I thought Bob's last name was Randall."

"Nope, it's Smith. Randall must be his middle name."

"I sent the STD to Helen MaidenName and Bob Randall. WHY DIDN'T YOU CORRECT MEEEE?"

"I didn't look!"

They got an apologetic fb message. Whoops!

That's happened to me twice - once on FI's friend's wedding invite, and one time his brother referred to me as Ms. MiddleName!

Oh well, it's my own fault for not having my real name on facebook!

Oh, and I also signed up for Meetup with my Facebook log in, so the organizer always referred to me as "First Middle". As if it was a hyphenated first name or something.

Now, my OWN wedding invites have my real name on them, so that's good enough - and maybe now his side will know my name!

huskypuppy14 · March 2015

luckya23 said:

paperpusher said:
Guys I'm embarrassed. I incorrectly addressed one of DH's uncles on his invite. We call him Uncle John*. I addressed the invite Mr. Jonathan Smith. His legal name is Jimmy Smith. I felt like an arse when I heard from MIL that he received it and it was wrong. I felt a hell of a lot worse for getting his name wrong than using labels.

*not his real name.
This should make you feel better.

I printed out a sheet with the addresses/names I needed from FI for his side of the family. One is his cousin and her now husband. I pulled his name from facebook, and so I thought it was Bob Randall.

Well his cousin got married, and I see she's changed her name to Helen Smith. So I go, "Hey, FI, I thought Bob's last name was Randall."

"Nope, it's Smith. Randall must be his middle name."

"I sent the STD to Helen MaidenName and Bob Randall. WHY DIDN'T YOU CORRECT MEEEE?"

"I didn't look!"

They got an apologetic fb message. Whoops!

That's happened to me twice - once on FI's friend's wedding invite, and one time his brother referred to me as Ms. MiddleName!

Oh well, it's my own fault for not having my real name on facebook!

Oh, and I also signed up for Meetup with my Facebook log in, so the organizer always referred to me as "First Middle". As if it was a hyphenated first name or something.

Now, my OWN wedding invites have my real name on them, so that's good enough - and maybe now his side will know my name!

Why is there no box?????

No, Facebook is not the be all end all of things. My husband isn't even on Facebook. Should he never be invited to things by name because he's not on Facebook?

If someone is important enough to invite to your wedding, then you (or FI, MIL, whoever) needs to find out the correct first/last name. Facebook is not an excuse.

lovesclimbing · March 2015

beethery said:

paperpusher said:
Guys I'm embarrassed. I incorrectly addressed one of DH's uncles on his invite. We call him Uncle John*. I addressed the invite Mr. Jonathan Smith. His legal name is Jimmy Smith. I felt like an arse when I heard from MIL that he received it and it was wrong. I felt a hell of a lot worse for getting his name wrong than using labels.

*not his real name.
This should make you feel better.

I printed out a sheet with the addresses/names I needed from FI for his side of the family. One is his cousin and her now husband. I pulled his name from facebook, and so I thought it was Bob Randall.

Well his cousin got married, and I see she's changed her name to Helen Smith. So I go, "Hey, FI, I thought Bob's last name was Randall."

"Nope, it's Smith. Randall must be his middle name."

"I sent the STD to Helen MaidenName and Bob Randall. WHY DIDN'T YOU CORRECT MEEEE?"

"I didn't look!"

They got an apologetic fb message. Whoops!

I sent my ex-second-cousin a invite without his wife's name on it. We got a congratulations card and a check signed from both of them. I felt terrible! I asked my mom about it and she said, "Oh yea, I forgot to mention his wife." I felt terrible because I was afraid he would think I was being passive aggressive. He was family for 25 years before he and my mom's cousin got a divorce. I believe it was the cousin who initiated it, not him.

When I sent the thank you note, I made sure to congratulate them on their wedding and say we'd just heard about it.

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