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Old 06-05-2018, 04:17 AM
 
Location: Here and now.
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We are not all about money and not trying to make money at our wedding, but it's really tacky to show up empty-handed.I am sympathetic that his sister doesn't have any money, however, her not having money isn't anyone's fault but hers (she doesn't work, she is capable of working but chooses not to) ... it's proper etiquette to show up with something, even a $20 picture frame. It's tacky to come with absolutely nothing.


I am just annoyed with her b/c she demanded to be in my bridal party (after all I wanted was just my sister) but his sister threw a huge hissy fit so I had to ask her. Meanwhile now she is giving her kids adult meals & demanding to bring a guest we don't know from a hole in the wall ... she is also getting make-up & hair done with the bridal party (I had to ask all his sisters b/c I asked her b/c they got mad too) ... how do you have $$ for hair & make-up but nothing for us when we are bending over backwards for her demands.
It's also tacky to serve $160 meals and then ***** about how much money you are spending.

You don't invite people to a wedding to get presents. You invite them because you love them.

How will you feel about people who spend more than the cost of a fish plate on your gift? Will you think they have overspent?

Maybe you two should have just eloped.
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Old 06-05-2018, 03:02 PM
 
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Oh, right. I thought this air of entitlement rang familiar. OP is the one who wanted her fiance to tell his boss no to an extended, important business trip because she didn't want to be left alone to fend for herself at the age of 36. Ah, it all makes sense now. Dang, that thread was a hoot. She is also the poster who has trouble getting a new job and wants to get out of a traffic ticket. Thanks for the reminder.
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Old 06-05-2018, 03:42 PM
 
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It's also tacky to serve $160 meals and then ***** about how much money you are spending.

You don't invite people to a wedding to get presents. You invite them because you love them.

How will you feel about people who spend more than the cost of a fish plate on your gift? Will you think they have overspent?

Maybe you two should have just eloped.
I can't control what the venue charges ??
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Old 06-05-2018, 03:43 PM
 
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Oh, right. I thought this air of entitlement rang familiar. OP is the one who wanted her fiance to tell his boss no to an extended, important business trip because she didn't want to be left alone to fend for herself at the age of 36. Ah, it all makes sense now. Dang, that thread was a hoot. She is also the poster who has trouble getting a new job and wants to get out of a traffic ticket. Thanks for the reminder.
There are 3 people who use this name so I have no clue what any of that is about and how it is relevant to any of this ...?
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Old 06-05-2018, 08:41 PM
 
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There are 3 people who use this name so I have no clue what any of that is about and how it is relevant to any of this ...?
No. You cannot take a user name that is already claimed by another member. There are no duplicates here.
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Old 06-06-2018, 11:01 AM
 
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There are 3 people who use this name so I have no clue what any of that is about and how it is relevant to any of this ...?
You are the only Jdawg8181 on this site. And Jdawg8181 posted about her fiance's business trip. A + B = C
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Old 06-06-2018, 03:15 PM
 
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There are 3 people who use this name so I have no clue what any of that is about and how it is relevant to any of this ...?
Perhaps expressed more accurately as you having multiple personalities who post using this name
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Old 06-07-2018, 08:54 PM
 
Location: Chicago. Kind of.
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There are 3 people who use this name so I have no clue what any of that is about and how it is relevant to any of this ...?

A very quick search on your name brings these threads right up.
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Old 06-09-2018, 12:34 AM
 
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It's a fancy place. Any fancy place will charge in the $100's for adult plates. Not uncommon.
Very uncommon.
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Old 06-13-2018, 08:59 PM
 
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Well, too late now but you really should have seriously considered elopement. Did you know his family was this pushy before your engagement?

Lucky for you that they live far, far away or I would predict your divorce within 5-7 years. Now you just have to go along to get through the whole shebang but it sounds like any joy is completely lacking.

I have one adult child who has announced her wedding, which will be announced after the fact, will include parents and siblings only. She has heard about and been through way too many horror stories just like this and wants no part of it. I say hurray! Weddings have gotten completely out of hand.
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