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Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?
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Andrew C
You know what's funny?
Cruise can be non-disney.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Going to Hubby's nephew's wedding on Friday.
The boys (and dates) were invited, but neither are going, so it's just Hubby and I.
Dinner will be "stations"; probably an open bar, given that the invitation does not indicate cash bar.
The happy couple have clearly asserted that they do not want gifts, nor gift certificates - CASH ONLY!
"We've been living together for years, have already bought our home - all we want is cash, please and thank you."
Now being the contrarian that I am, this irks me. I always give cash, because it's convenient, always the right size and colour, and never needs to be returned. But in this case, I truly want to give a gift. A gift for which they have no use. A gift that they will have to put effort into returning.
FYI - After specifically telling me what colour sheets they wanted for her shower, AFTER I bought them, they decided that having seen the colour online, that perhaps they would prefer something else. Tough!
I'll give them cash. How much I'm not sure. There's $300 in the envelope as we speak, but said envelope is not sealed.
Are they being rude? Or am I being passive aggressive?
The boys (and dates) were invited, but neither are going, so it's just Hubby and I.
Dinner will be "stations"; probably an open bar, given that the invitation does not indicate cash bar.
The happy couple have clearly asserted that they do not want gifts, nor gift certificates - CASH ONLY!
"We've been living together for years, have already bought our home - all we want is cash, please and thank you."
Now being the contrarian that I am, this irks me. I always give cash, because it's convenient, always the right size and colour, and never needs to be returned. But in this case, I truly want to give a gift. A gift for which they have no use. A gift that they will have to put effort into returning.
FYI - After specifically telling me what colour sheets they wanted for her shower, AFTER I bought them, they decided that having seen the colour online, that perhaps they would prefer something else. Tough!
I'll give them cash. How much I'm not sure. There's $300 in the envelope as we speak, but said envelope is not sealed.
Are they being rude? Or am I being passive aggressive?
Nemo14
Well-Known Member
I would buy them the ugliest most useless lawn ornament you can find and bring it to their home so you can help install it on their front lawn!
We actually had a similar invitation to a shower this spring from DH's niece. I responded similarly....
If it's a cash bar, just take the money out of the envelope to pay for each round...
Goofyernmost
Well-Known Member
Heck, in Canada you still have to decide what color money to give them. What if they don't like the color of that? I think it's OK, if they need nothing specific, then why even try. I do, however, think that a $300.00 gift is more in line if it's the daughter of THE GODFATHER, then a nephew.
You know if you have money literally burning a hole in your pockets, I know this sweet old man in North Carolina that could use his retirement savings boosted. Perhaps, you could donate to him and tell the bride and groom that you donated it in their names and the old man is forever grateful.
Arthur Wellesley
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acishere
Well-Known Member
If you have a cash bar for an event in my family, this will happen to you no matter how well liked you are. Although you aren't going to be very well liked in my family after having a cash bar anyway.If it's a cash bar, just take the money out of the envelope to pay for each round...
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
That is really an excellent idea.
It's not your fault they didn't specify.
NYwdwfan
Well-Known Member
They are being rude.
I've never been to a wedding where there's a cash bar. I think people around here would revolt. It also always surprises me when we get an invitation to an out of state wedding and you have to choose your meal. We don't do that around here either. My cousin is getting married in a month and I need to send back the response tomorrow - I waited until the last day because I haven't yet decided if I want steak, chicken or vegetarian.
Just because they offer the option, I'd create an "other" column and write ham. Or pizza. Can't go wrong with pizza.
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
Or be really difficult and ask for fresh sushi.
Goofyernmost
Well-Known Member
My wedding reception, paid for gruelingly by my Father in Law, had no bar at all. He was one of those fun loving English Canadians.
But, I can't really be critical because I had a cash bar at my daughters weddings. None of us drink, so we felt it was out of line for us to do that. You want to drink buy yourself one, I'm not here to make your day happy, I'm here to make my daughters day happy.
But, I can't really be critical because I had a cash bar at my daughters weddings. None of us drink, so we felt it was out of line for us to do that. You want to drink buy yourself one, I'm not here to make your day happy, I'm here to make my daughters day happy.
acishere
Well-Known Member
Steak.
Nemo14
Well-Known Member
One of the guests at DD's wedding did just that. We had to place a special order for him because he insisted on something that wasn't one of the choices. If I remember right it was probably a fish thing, but I really don't remember. I just remember that whatever I had was excellent.
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
Are you uploading them directly to this site or to another hosting site?
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Between chicken and steak, I always choose steak.
Except at a wedding, where it's usually awful. Overcooked and dry.
Better to go with the rubber chicken.
Or go my route, and have an ethnic wedding.