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What ever happened to that wedding?
Awhile back we were discussing someone's wedding (not a Nestie's) and the variations of invites with the reception and ceremony both being at the same spot. Did that happen yet? If so, any updates? If not, be sure to tell us!
Re: What ever happened to that wedding?
They did get married and eliminating half the guests after the cocktail hour worked out better than you would expect due to the way the venue was oriented. About half the guests just kind of disappeared into a different room, and I'm not sure if the ones left behind noticed or just assumed the reception was over after the cocktail hour. There were no windows, so I couldn't watch their reactions.
But generally was it a hot mess? Yes. We found out they had already gotten married beforehand so the whole thing was a PPD. Then there was the fact that the venue charged $25 to park per visit (we had to go there multiple times). And then at the shower the hostesses decided they weren't going to pay for it so they took up a collection. It was awkward because I did not have any cash with me other than a few dollars for valet, and the hostess did not have venmo. So me and another girl (who was in the same situation) put down our cards and people paid us back. So awkward.
The best part was the venue had all these other events going on at the same time so the people watching was awesome. We saw like 12 quinceaneras with the huge dresses and teenage boy entourages... and also a few dudes with gold leggings and tutus - not sure what they were doing, but it was obviously a thing because they all matched. So there we are watching this wedding, but all of these other events happening in our peripheral vision at the same time.
Woooowwww. I do remember you mentioning that you and your H found out it was a PPD at the last minute, but your all's plans had already been made.
Taking up a collection at the shower is horrifying!! To be fair, I guess that is more on the hostess than the bride. But I would have been mortified to have been either one.
Sounds like it was at least a big enough venue that it wasn't super obvious half the guests were being tiered. But I'm sure a lot knew or figured it out after the fact. Because, you know, Facebook.
Throwing an event, where they can't afford to host everyone properly, and all for a fake ceremony. So much I don't understand!
That does seem REALLY excessive. It would be one thing if it was $25 for the day. That would be bad enough. As an example, the downtown hotels where I live charge around $25-$40/day. But that is the daily rate for in/out parking. Not each time.