Lets have some fun - Rules to give guests of how to not stress a bride

Original post by WithThisRing

Aug 02, 2003 10:52 PM

I posted this in a thread and then thought oh how much fun we could all have with this.

'Rules you are to follow to not upset or stress a BRIDE'

Rule #1 if the invite says Mr and Mrs that means just the husband and wife are invited which means you have enough notice to find a babysitter. If you can not find a baby sitter in 2 months then either you have a serious problem or your children are the children of evil and no one wants to watch them which means you should stick them in therapy.

Rule #2 if the invite says 2 people this does not mean the 2 people each can bring a guest. The invite is for the 2 people and the 2 people only on the invite

Rule #3 if your child is uncomfortable being dressed up will mean their is a possibility this child will decide to run under a table and take off all his clothes and run around naked. This does not make for good video footage no matter how cute YOU think it is. This is my wedding not the big football game on thanksgiving, their will be no nakedness. So if your child is uncomfortable being dressed up staple his clothes to his body so he can not remove them.

Rule #4 When the RSVP is to a specific person you call that person not that persons daughter and have her respond for you. The RSVP is to go to that person and it is that person you call

Rule #5 If you do not RSVP by the deadline you are automatically a will not be attending. Brides have deadlines and must give final head counts to the hall. This is not a free for all show up when you feel like showing up. This is a headcount affair and an RSVP is their for a reason. You read the fine print of a contract well read the invitation

Rule #6 if you stress the bride she has rights to kick you in the shins

Kaycee0921 Posted: Aug 04, 2003 06:50 PM

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#50- Please don't RSVP with a date when you KNOW you won't have one. You haven't brought a date to any function we know of, but suddenly you will for our wedding? And THANKS for the big 4 day notice that you decided not to bring one! It's been paid for already!!

butterfly20 Posted: Aug 04, 2003 09:37 PM

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Stacey1403 Posted: Aug 04, 2003 10:07 PM

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#51) please do not allow completely drunken guest the microphone for the video, what they have to say will not please anyone.

eternityawaits Posted: Aug 04, 2003 10:50 PM

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#52 - Do not give a gift that you KNOW is not a nice gift, because it will just be re-gifted onto someone else, possibly one of your children when they get married.

butterfly20 Posted: Aug 04, 2003 10:54 PM

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thats a good one!, although i guess its better than the people who dont give you gifts

WithThisRing Posted: Aug 04, 2003 10:55 PM

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LOL good rule

jennbaby Posted: Aug 04, 2003 10:57 PM

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#53-Please don't give a gift with the price left on it ($19.99)

#53-Please don't wear white, it's not your turn

WithThisRing Posted: Aug 04, 2003 10:59 PM

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Rule #54 Please dont call the bride 3 days AFTER the RSVP date to tell her you are not bringing a date anymore.

jennbaby Posted: Aug 04, 2003 11:02 PM

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#55-don't bring your date to the wedding & have sex in the bathroom or in the bridal suite and get caught!

butterfly20 Posted: Aug 04, 2003 11:02 PM

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jenn- FBIL leaves price tags on all his gifts....
even if they are on the front of the gift... he brought me back a gift from vacation, i thought it was like a $2 gift til i see the bottom of it and it says $6

eternityawaits Posted: Aug 05, 2003 12:21 AM

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#56 - Do not make comments about the menu (food or desserts). No one cares that parsley gives you gas, or that the strawberry cake filling will give your darling husband hives. Eat something else.

eternityawaits Posted: Aug 05, 2003 12:29 AM

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#57 - If you are bringing your children, you need to be able to control them. It is not the Bride's responsibility to entertain your bratty child. (Although some do make an excellent effort!!) Do not let your child run wild, do not let them color on the linens or the floors, do not let them pester the vendors. If you can not control your child, the bride may find it necessary to have your child caged or locked in a bathroom.

WithThisRing Posted: Aug 05, 2003 12:51 AM

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best rule..

i think i am going to have to print that one out and paste it on his aunts head

ThreeTwenty Posted: Aug 05, 2003 01:30 AM

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#58-While your green, pink, blue, red and yellow hawaiian shirt with flamingoes on it does have a collar, this does not mean you can put a tie on and pass it off as a dress shirt! If you wouldn't wear it to a job interview, please don't wear it to my wedding! And ladies, I'm sure your tata's are wonderful, but please keep them covered! This is a wedding, not 42nd street!!!

Marcela1654 Posted: Aug 05, 2003 01:40 AM

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LMAO at this thread!!

jennbaby Posted: Aug 05, 2003 09:44 AM

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we should definately put together a book & split the profits! I am serious!

Misty Posted: Aug 05, 2003 09:47 AM

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I'll gladly add to this:

Rule #59: Do not show up to the wedding after you have RSVP'd no, eat and drink at the cocktail hour and leave before the bride and groom see you.

Rule #60: Cowboy boots and blue jeans with a black blazer might be good for a Texas hoe down, but not for a Saturday night wedding in May with 160 people attending.

Rule #61: If you are going to give a substantial gift, make sure the check will actually clear.

Yes, all happened to me.

jennbaby Posted: Aug 05, 2003 10:00 AM

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oh i gotta love #61!!! I know what you mean

jennbaby Posted: Aug 05, 2003 10:03 AM

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Rule # 62-If you do come empty handed, at least be sure to give a gift after the wedding. Yes there is the 1 year rule, however, whoever made this rule up, should be shot.

xjulietx Posted: Aug 05, 2003 10:13 AM

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#63: Don't ask your brother, the groom, to move his wedding to a time of year when the airfare is cheaper Yes this happended and we told him we had booked a bunch of vendors already and we would lose money if we moved the date