Newlyweds Chastise Wedding Guest Because Gift Wasn't Sufficient

[RedAngie]

A greedy newlywed couple e-mailed a guest complaining that her monetary gift was lower than expected.

https://www.yahoo.com/style/greedy-newlyweds-email-guest-to-say-wedding-gift-123447810.html

“We were surprised that your contribution didn’t seem to match the warmth of your good wishes on our big day. In view of your own position, if you wanted to send any adjustment it would be thankfully received.”

Hmmmm, I wonder what I would send as an "adjustment" if I received that e-mail.

 

[JaxDad]

A greedy newlywed couple e-mailed a guest complaining that her monetary gift was lower than expected.

https://www.yahoo.com/style/greedy-newlyweds-email-guest-to-say-wedding-gift-123447810.html

“We were surprised that your contribution didn’t seem to match the warmth of your good wishes on our big day. In view of your own position, if you wanted to send any adjustment it would be thankfully received.”

Hmmmm, I wonder what I would send as an "adjustment" if I received that e-mail.

I really like the word gobsmacked...

 

[ImDMous]

A paper bag full of dog droppings would be on it's way FedEx. Take that as your "adjustment".

 

[Allison]

Is this real or internet folklore? I feel like we had this exact discussion over the last several months.

ETA-I found a similar article from 2013. Not the same details but a similar story.

I guess more and more people are just rude.

 

[JoeA]

Too bad the check already cleared or I'd cancel that in a moment. In lieu of the checking clearing, I'd simply respond, "most people here on earth simply say 'thank you' when receiving a gift".

And then call her the name that all woman dispise the most!

 

[mjkacmom]

Is this real or internet folklore? I feel like we had this exact discussion over the last several months.

ETA-I found a similar article from 2013. Not the same details but a similar story.

I guess more and more people are just rude.

It was discussed on the Today Shos this morning - I was surprised it took so long to get here!

 

[Heidict]

Still can't get over the fact that there are some bride and grooms out there who feel that it is the guests responsibility to pay for their wedding and reception. They need to just state the admission fee on the invitations if they expect people to "gift" them a specific amount. So tacky and greedy.

 

[Liberty Belle]

I'd tell her I decided to adjust my wishes, rather than the check and tell her just where she could go.

 

[tzolkin]

I would think a $150 wedding gift from a former co-worker would be generous for most people --- What was the couple expecting?

Maybe this guest was only invited because she had recently received an inheritance and the bride was hoping for a huge amount.

 

[Liberty Belle]

I would think a $150 wedding gift from a former co-worker would be generous for most people --- What was the couple expecting?

Maybe this guest was only invited because she had recently received an inheritance and the bride was hoping for a huge amount.

I would think $150 would be considered generous regardless of where it came from. Around here people tend to give gifts, rather than money and typically they spend around $50 (with many people paying less), unless they are a parent or sibling of the bride or groom. If a former coworker gave me a wedding gift of $150, I would be embarrassed that they spent so much.

 

[barkley]

Is this real or internet folklore? I feel like we had this exact discussion over the last several months.

I wouldn't be surprised to find out it's entirely true-sadly nothing surprises me anymore on this front.

I know of a parent who was of a similar mindset with the level of gifts/absence of gifts (from non attending invited guests) for a child's wedding who imho took it to a whole new level. a few weeks after the newlyweds returned from the honeymoon the parent started calling 'friends' and asking if they had plans for an upcoming weekend day-when the 'friend' said 'no' they were extended an invitation to a bbq at the parent's home. they routinely hosted these so nothing seemed out of the norm UNITL the 'friend' accepted the invitation upon which the parent said 'great, x and y will be there and they loved the 'token gift' you gave at their wedding so they can't wait to get your 'real gift' when you bring it to the bbq (those that hadn't attended were told 'since you couldn't come to the wedding you can bring your gift to x and y to open at the bbq')


I don't know what kind of turnout they got-we were tipped off ahead of time by a mortified family member and let the call go into voice mail.

 

[sunshinemelody]

I remember reading an article a couple years back of a couple who said that they had a wedding because they expected gifts. They received a gift basket with A LOT of things inside that cost A LOT of money in total. The basket itself ain't cheap! I'm going to see if I can find it!

BWHAHAHA FOUND IT.

https://www.datalounge.com/thread/1...*****es-about-a-wedding-gift-they-didn-t-like.

Talk about rude as all heck.

 

[sunshinemelody]

I remember reading an article a couple years back of a couple who said that they had a wedding because they expected gifts. They received a gift basket with A LOT of things inside that cost A LOT of money in total. The basket itself ain't cheap! I'm going to see if I can find it!

BWHAHAHA FOUND IT.

https://www.datalounge.com/thread/1...*****es-about-a-wedding-gift-they-didn-t-like.

Talk about rude as all heck.

Huh. OOOOOH, it's got that word in it. Let me find another.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/201...-wedding-present-you-have-to-read-to-believe/

 

[Gumbo4x4]

I'd airmail my foot right up someone's bum.

 

[Liberty Belle]

Huh. OOOOOH, it's got that word in it. Let me find another.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/201...-wedding-present-you-have-to-read-to-believe/

Wow. So a wedding is held to make money for the couple getting married? News to me. I held my wedding to celebrate our marriage. I couldn't have given two flips if no one got us a gift.

 

[sunshinemelody]

Wow. So a wedding is held to make money for the couple getting married? News to me. I held my wedding to celebrate our marriage. I couldn't have given two flips if no one got us a gift.

Right? Guess I should tell my DBf that before he decides to propose (if it ever comes down to that) -- lololol. Craziness.

IN IT FOR THE MONEY, BABY!

 

[Disney Dynamite]

I think the guest needs to allow the names of the couple to "slip" and let the media to handle the rest. I'd ignore the email and forget these people ever existed.

 

[MagicaDeSpell]

LOL, these stories are rich. According to my grandparents, when they got married they "registered," ie spread the word through the family, that they wanted these coupons that came with a certain brand of butter, the coupons could be exchanged for some very nice silverware. They received so many that they have a complete set today and every time I look at them I think of people coming with all those unused butter coupons! Other relatives did similar things by asking for the premiums that used to be included in certain items at the grocery store, apparently they received a large if not exactly complete set of dishes that way (you couldn't tell which dish would be in the box until you bought it). When I got married I WISHED that was still an option, but no such luck. If I were asked to a wedding took a similar attitude to my grandparents, you can be sure they'd get all they'd asked for and probably a big check as well, it's the couples that demand so much that everyone resents.

 

[AppleDumpling]

Wow, so ungrateful and rude. That would be the end of my friendship with this couple.

 

[Jaya]

It's not an invitation anymore....it's an invoice.