Women that go on WE's Platinum Weddings and drop $475,000 on the reception should be required to donate money to charity.
Women that go on WE's Platinum Weddings and say things like "bling," "I felt like a princess," or "my gown was dripping in Sworrvbbvovvvvski crystals," should be required to eat this.*
I used to work at a private club and we had a lot of brides (and bar mitzvah mothers) who were in dire need of a reality check. It's revolting what these people spend on frou frou and decor for a 5-hour party. A wedding does not a marriage make.
I swear, I get sucked into this show the same way I get sucked into 'Cheaters.' I know I'll be mocking the subjects and groaning at their actions, but I can't look away!
As a bride to be, I think a wedding on ANY budget can afford to give back. My fiance and I decided to have a little note printed on our menus about our donation to Save The Children instead of giving out favor's people will just toss out. We aren't having one of these ridiculous circus events, but we feel like we can raise awareness about a cause that touches our hearts without it feeling like a charity gala either. I hope this continues!
I think people appreciate it more than a little trinket, to be honest. We made a donation to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, which affects a family member, and I got a lot of nice feedback on that.
I totally agree about these crazy ass women and their weddings. Even if I could afford a 500,000 dollar wedding, I wouldn't. It makes me sad to think about all that money going to a wedding.
I think that's way cool of you to do the donation thing. I think in today's society, everyone forgets what is really important. I recently got an invitation to a wedding in October and the bride put business cards to the places she was registered and put little tags on them that said, "The Happy Couple Are Registered Here And Would Love A Gift Card!"
Don't you also love the brides that insist their dress be "HOT" couture. Hello... it's Haute :)
These girls are so obsessed with their wedding they don't give a second thought to the marriage. I wonder if they even know who will be @ the end of the isle? I guess when you compare that to 50,000 tulips being flown in from Denmark the groom is moot. That said, I wouldn't dream of missing an episode.
definitely agreed! as a girl who's planning her own wedding, I watch this show and can't believe how much money is wasted on things like "mood lighting" and swarovski crystals on every branch of every tree in their reception.
I agree that these people are crazy spending that much money on one night but at the same time, I watch it from time to time for ideas. DIY projects ofcourse cause I even have a difficult time purchasing jeans that are $30.00...lol
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Well said....AGREED!
Hahaha! But isn't the show addicting.
I avoid this show because I know if I watched it, I would be arrested for assaulting the people on it. And I really would like to avoid that.
Yes, I'm with Mary. I avoid this show!!! That's one fancy centerpiece though :)
I used to work at a private club and we had a lot of brides (and bar mitzvah mothers) who were in dire need of a reality check. It's revolting what these people spend on frou frou and decor for a 5-hour party. A wedding does not a marriage make.
Wooww...really out of control - if you like that you must watch Top This Party - crazy rich ass people.
I swear, I get sucked into this show the same way I get sucked into 'Cheaters.' I know I'll be mocking the subjects and groaning at their actions, but I can't look away!
i have a weak stomach today {at the in-law's!!}, so i cannot bring myself to hop over to see what low-rents should eat. i'm sure it's ick.
but what i wanted to tell you {and i don't think i did yet} is that those pics from miami? you are stunning! so beautiful!
sometimes i think i've commented what i'm thinking, but then remember that my compliment stayed in my head.
that's all. you're pretty. night night. xoxo.
i avoid things that scare me. bridezilla = godzilla!
I couldn't have said it better myself! Appalling.
Oh, and I don't think the link to what they should eat is working...it wasn't gross, just strange and confusing...
OMG you're so right...the photo disappeared! I fixed it. Just gross hot dogs from a hot dog eating contest, the epitome of gluttony. Thanks Barb:)
good LORD. i think i'd barf if my wedding looked like that! or if i had to eat that. :)
thanks for the kind words about my planner in mankind mag! i can't wait to see the issue live and in person!! (isn't erin AWESOME??)
Ha! I totally agree!
As a bride to be, I think a wedding on ANY budget can afford to give back. My fiance and I decided to have a little note printed on our menus about our donation to Save The Children instead of giving out favor's people will just toss out. We aren't having one of these ridiculous circus events, but we feel like we can raise awareness about a cause that touches our hearts without it feeling like a charity gala either. I hope this continues!
My husband and I did the same thing, SD!
did it sit well with everyone that you didn't do favors??
i doubt anyone will even notice... you know, with the open bar and all... haha.
I think people appreciate it more than a little trinket, to be honest. We made a donation to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, which affects a family member, and I got a lot of nice feedback on that.
Good luck with everything!
I totally agree about these crazy ass women and their weddings. Even if I could afford a 500,000 dollar wedding, I wouldn't. It makes me sad to think about all that money going to a wedding.
I think that's way cool of you to do the donation thing. I think in today's society, everyone forgets what is really important. I recently got an invitation to a wedding in October and the bride put business cards to the places she was registered and put little tags on them that said, "The Happy Couple Are Registered Here And Would Love A Gift Card!"
Tack-Ass.
O.M.G. There is no other word for this, other than tack-ass.
I have never seen this show but the just the idea terrifies me.
Conspicuous consumption can be pretty vulgar.
I have been fortunate and have never attended a wedding that wasn't a perfect fit for the bride style-wise and a pleasure to be a part of.
You said it sista!
Don't you also love the brides that insist their dress be "HOT" couture. Hello... it's Haute :)
These girls are so obsessed with their wedding they don't give a second thought to the marriage. I wonder if they even know who will be @ the end of the isle? I guess when you compare that to 50,000 tulips being flown in from Denmark the groom is moot. That said, I wouldn't dream of missing an episode.
definitely agreed! as a girl who's planning her own wedding, I watch this show and can't believe how much money is wasted on things like "mood lighting" and swarovski crystals on every branch of every tree in their reception.
I agree that these people are crazy spending that much money on one night but at the same time, I watch it from time to time for ideas. DIY projects ofcourse cause I even have a difficult time purchasing jeans that are $30.00...lol
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