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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People Are Calling Out The "Rudest" Things You Should Never, EVER Do At A Wedding, And I Hope You're Not Guilty Of These
We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us the "normal" things wedding guests do that are actually rude, and you miiight want to take notes. Here are the eye-opening results: 1."Have the courtesy to RSVP. If people send paper invitations, they come with a SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED RSVP. There is literally no excuse for you not to send it back. Also: 1) Don't say yes and then not show up (outside of the rare occasion when something outside of your control happens to prevent you from attending)." "AND 2) Don't say no or not respond at all and then show up expecting to have a seat and eat for free." —mishybp73 2."Bringing your kid to a child-free wedding, thinking that somehow your circumstances or your child's excellent behavior will make you an exception to that rule. This isn't your day; it's the couple's. Your little angel may be your universe, but the actual universe will not stop if your child doesn't go to a wedding they aren't wanted at to begin with." "It's hugely disrespectful to the couple to disregard their wishes, hugely disrespectful to the other adults who may have wanted a peaceful getaway from their kids, and makes you look entitled to be the only one there with a kid running around when everyone else listened and left theirs at home." —misaamaneyagami 3."Getting plastered at the reception. Just because it's an open bar doesn't mean you have to drink your weight in vodka. Have some cocktails and enjoy yourself, but have some self-control." —mishybp73 4."Getting a gift that isn't on the registry. There are some exceptions, but unless you know the couple INCREDIBLY well, it's best to stick with what they requested. I'm speaking from personal experience here. Many people who attended my wedding/showers know that I love to cook and bake, so I was overwhelmed with kitchen gadgets I didn't ask I already had them!" —stephaniep461d11578 5."I HATE when everybody takes out their phone as the bride walks down the aisle. First of all, what will you do with that picture? Post it on socials before the bride gets to do it? Your arm/phone is probably in somebody else's face while you're trying to get a pic, and the bride gets to look at a sea of cellphones on what should be the most special walk she ever takes. Just be in the moment for once, damn." —Anonymous, 35, Indiana "I think having your phones out to take videos and pictures during the wedding ceremony is rude. There are usually designated photographers, and the couple usually doesn't want random guests taking crappy photos of them during the most important part of their wedding. And it just seems like those people aren't being present for the actual vows because their heads are stuck in their phones — and blocking other people's view." —Anonymous 6."Asking the couple when they're having a baby. And not asking if they're having a baby. So instead of, 'Do you think you guys want kids?' It's, 'So, when are you guys going to have kids?' It's slight, but it always annoyed me. My wife and I have been getting that question for years, especially on our wedding day. We're very happily kid-free." —flyerboy6 7."Leaving before the couple. I know it's late, and you're tired, but you agreed to share their special day with them. No couple wants to walk out and see half the party is gone!" —Anonymous, 25, Texas 8."Not adhering to the dress code. If it says cocktail attire, don't wear shorts or sweats. Women should NEVER wear white, unless it's specified that it's OK. If the invite says pastels, wear them. If you are expected to wear something out of your comfort zone, and you're uncomfortable, don't go." —Anonymous, 56, California 9."Dragging people onto the dance floor. What can be seen as encouraging by some can feel like a lot of pressure that can be very uncomfortable. If you have an injury, upset stomach, or aren't in the headspace to dance, having five people trying to cajole you onto the floor at the same time can seem intimidating. Some folks aren't interested in dancing, and making them get on the floor when they don't want to or can't is really rude. Let them enjoy watching the dancing from their seat!" —Anonymous, 30, Washington 10."Trust me, nobody wants to hear your seven-minute speech about how drunk the groom got in college, or how you and the bride cried over ice cream after breakups in the past. The speech should be 45 seconds to a minute tops. Honestly, speeches are drawn out and almost always about the speech giver rather than toasting the couple." "Also, you most definitely don't need to bring your emotional support dog to a wedding." —Anonymous, 38 11."Sneaking their own alcohol into the venue. Not cool." —Anonymous 12."Proposing at a wedding is the most selfish and tacky thing you can do. You are not only taking away the focus from the couple getting married, but you are using all the hard work they put into making their day special to make your own moment special. There are 364 other days of the year. Put in a little effort, and make one of those days special for you instead of stealing someone else's." —catsarebetterthanpeople21 "It's also not okay to ask permission to do it. The bride and groom have enough going on without worrying about hurting feelings for saying no or saying it's okay when they really think it isn't." —mishybp73 13."Wedding planner here. Moving floral/decor!!! Putting aside the creative aspect that we spend working on with clients, you risk breaking something. A guest won't care, but that expense will be passed onto the couple, not to mention the potential mess that could also be caused." —Anonymous, 35, Washington, D.C. 14."Showing up several days early and expecting pre-wedding events specifically for them. My husband and I had out-of-town guests come five days before the actual wedding (they were notified of the dates for the wedding multiple times) who were upset to find out that we didn't have brunches and dinners and other events set up for them." "I understand that sometimes travel can be tricky, but if you are planning to arrive early, understand that the burden is on you to entertain yourself before official wedding activities." —Anonymous, 32, USA 15."[Making entitled requests.] Our church is very large, and we also have an even larger room for parties, so we rent the sanctuary and party room frequently for weddings. My daughter and I supervise during these rental events. We go out of our way to accommodate almost anything the couple and their families want. The guests are another problem altogether! During these rental events, we have had guests make strange requests." "For example: 'Where is the church nursery so I can drop off my children?' Answer: 'Ma'am, the nursery has not been rented for this event.' 'Where are the rest of the bathrooms?' Answer: 'We have ten stalls altogether in the building. The line should shorten as we get closer to the ceremony.' 'We will be requiring a wheelchair for Uncle Bob.' Answer: 'I'm sorry, we don't have a wheelchair on the premises.' (We do have one now.). 'Where is the bar?' Answer: 'This is a church, sir, even the communion wine is Welch's grape juice.' And finally, 'Where can I smoke my cigar?' Answer: 'Outside.'" —Anonymous, Indiana 16."When pregnant guests make a huge fuss about the champagne toast. Please just take the glass, raise it high, toast the happy couple, get the group photo, and THEN PLACE IT on a table or gift it to your partner. You audibly fussing, fighting, resisting, opposing, or dramatically waving off the waitstaff while rubbing your belly in protest, is a whole lot of rude, selfish energy." "You likely just had YOUR stagette, YOUR wedding, YOUR baby shower. This moment isn't about you, babe. Just take the damn glass!!!" —Anonymous, 42, Canada And finally... 17."Being late for any reason that isn't related to the function of the wedding. A handful of people always walk in so close to when the bride walks in. People usually expect to see her, but instead, some late people walk in, all bashful. If you're late, just skip the ceremony and catch the reception. Save yourself the awkward entrance and eye rolls." —Anonymous Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity. Honestly, YIKES. What are some other common things wedding guests do that are actually rude? Tell us in the comments, or if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can use the form below. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Selena Gomez Hit Pause on Wedding Planning Until Taylor Swift RSVP'ed, Says ‘Source'
's wedding preparation has reportedly been put on hold until responds to the RSVP. The former Disney star and her fiancé, Benny Blanco, might have a September ceremony in Montecito. As it's her special day, Gomez has wished for her best friend, Swift, and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, to attend the nuptials, according to sources. Selena Gomez wants both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to attend her wedding, says 'source' Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift's friendship goes way back to 2008, so the 32-year-old singer wants her best friend to attend her and Benny Blanco's wedding, which is reportedly scheduled to take place in September. According to sources, she wants to treat Swift and her beau, Travis Kelce, like 'royalty' on her D-day. Rob Shuter recently reported that Gomez has hit a pause on her wedding plans as Swift has not RSVPed yet. An insider said, 'Selena refused to send out a save-the-date until she knew Taylor was free. It's not optional. Taylor has to be there.' Not just the 35-year-old artist, but her NFL athlete boyfriend, Kelce, has also been added to the guest list. The source claimed that Gomez 'adores' Kelce for 'the way he treats' his girlfriend. Hence, the 'Emilia Perez' star would want to make them feel special and 'celebrated' on her wedding day. Reportedly, the bride-to-be has set each detail keeping her friend's convenience in mind. She wants Swift by her side from 'the welcome cocktails to the final toast.' Moreover, the event might be a private weekend ceremony with 'chill but amazing' vibes. Aside from Swift and Kelce, Gomez and Blanco may also invite her 'Only Murders in the Building' co-stars and his A-list colleagues. Fans can also expect many popular faces at the nuptials. Additionally, it is not confirmed if Swift will perform at the wedding. 'But if she does… it'll be the moment of the night. Selena would love it,' the source concluded. The post Selena Gomez Hit Pause on Wedding Planning Until Taylor Swift RSVP'ed, Says 'Source' appeared first on Reality Tea. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aussie mum gobsmacked by 'savage' text after RSVPing to a five-year-old's birthday party: 'Cruel'
A mum was gobsmacked by a 'savage' text she received after RSVPing her son to attend his friend's fifth birthday party. Nicole Sherwin, from Melbourne, shared her friend's dilemma of how her little boy had been looking forward to going to his classmate's party - only to be swiftly uninvited because the event had exceeded capacity. 'This little boy is devastated,' Nicole, a mum herself, said in a video. 'He thought he couldn't go anymore because he was naughty. Treating a five-year-old's birthday party like it's a Saturday night at Prince (nightclub) in 2007... KBing (knock back) people at the door. 'This is insane.' Describing it as 'the most savage kids' party guest list management' she'd ever seen, she decided to share her friend's story to ask for advice on what to do. 'I have never heard of this happening before. But it just happened to my friend and she does not know where to go from here,' Nicole explained. 'Her five-year-old got invited to a birthday party. She RSVP's on time, "Thanks so much for the invite, we'd love to come see you Saturday".' Nicole Sherwin, from Melbourne, shared her friend's dilemma of how her little boy had been looking forward to going to his classmate's party - only to be swiftly uninvited because the event had exceeded capacity. Instead of receiving a confirmation after RSVPing to the party, the mum was lost for words when got an unexpected rejection text. 'She gets this reply... "Thanks for your RSVP. I'm so sorry but we've reached the limit for children attending the party",' Nicole said. 'What?! It turns out they invited the whole class so a bunch of five year olds got knocked back. Mortified by the response, Nicole asked other parents what her friend should do next. 'She does not know where to go from here,' Nicole said. Her original video has been viewed more than 80,000 times - with many taking particular issue with the dad for inviting more guests than he could accommodate. 'Why would you invite more children than you have space for? This is just cruel,' one suggested. 'Since when is it first in best dressed with RSVPs? This is absurd! I would be having an adult conversation with said parent and just letting them know the impact it has on a child because surely they haven't considered how a five-year-old would react to this,' one mum said. 'I invited far too many kids to my five-year-old party. You know what I did? Hired a bigger venue! There is no way I would uninvite anyone,' another revealed. 'Wow that's harsh,' one added. 'Wow that's actually not okay. If you invite everyone, you do not get to cap the amount of people who gets to come or not. I would be extremely mad to be honest,' another shared. In a follow-up video, Nicole said her friend ended up not replying to the birthday child's dad. 'She decided she was not going to write back to the parent. It would be too awkward... she still has to see him around school,' she said.
West Australian
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
AARON PATRICK: Generation Z is killing online dating. That's good news
When dating app pioneer Whitney Wolfe Herd informed her London staff this week many would lose their jobs, the Millennial and Gen Z employees reacted, well, in a way typical of their generations: through emojis. 'I see a lot of freaking-out emojis,' the Bumble founder and CEO said on a conference call. 'Y'all need to calm down. Everyone's going to have to be adults in dealing with this.' After the call was leaked to the press, the 36-year-old Ms Herd was criticised for patronising staff about to lose their jobs. But her problems were caused by a phenomenon worthy of celebration: history's most technologically sophisticated generation is deleting dating apps. Almost anyone who has been single during the past two decades understands how the internet dominates dating. From RSVP to Tinder, apps and websites make meeting people so easy they were responsible for 60 per cent of new relationships in 2024, according to a Stanford University study. The headline figure, though, misses an important story. Generation Z, or teenagers and those in their 20s, are engaging in a digital rebellion. Exposed to the internet since they were born, many regard online dating as impersonal, insincere and judgmental. Only 21 per cent of Gen Zers see apps as their main way of finding a partner and 58 per cent are searching for a human in real life, according to an American survey published in May by the Kinsey Institute and website. Even Ms Herd acknowledges Generation Z has 'abandoned' dating apps. 'They're getting on the apps and they are not seeing who they want to see,' she told the New York Times last month. 'They get on the app, they essentially have to judge people and reject people. They're feeling rejected, and they're feeling judged.' Paradoxically, the apps' decline is driven by their success. On Tinder, the most downloaded app, popular women in a large city can receive more than a thousand swipes within a week or two of opening an account. (For reasons no one is able to convincingly explain, men are less selective than women online.) The volume accentuates what is already a superficial process of assessing a potential partner based on a few photos, a job title and a short personal description. Online dating companies still have plenty of older customers. Even celebrities reluctantly use them, including Hollywood actress Charlize Theron, who expressed a common view this week. 'The apps are just horrible,' she told the Call Her Daddy podcast. 'It's a clown show.' Instead of exciting places to meet lovely potential partners, people find themselves sorting through computer-generated bots, scammers and what are euphemistically referred to as 'low-quality profiles' — people of limited romantic appeal. One survey found 85 per cent of women reported a match had tried to contact them after they said they weren't interested. Maintaining conversations with strangers can be exhausting. Without a stream of new, young customers, the apps are relying on a jaded group of dating veterans. It is unclear if they will ever return to their glory days. When Bumble floated on the share market in 2021 it was worth almost $12 billion, making Ms Herd the world's youngest female billionaire. Today, the company is worth $1b and hopes to use artificial intelligence to improve matches. In the meantime, it is cutting about 30 per cent of its workforce, and accepts it will lose customers in the short term. which owns Tinder, has gone from a value of about $60b during the pandemic to $10b today. In March the chief executive, Spencer Raskoff, posted an open letter that served as an apology to customers suffering swipe fatigue. 'Too often our apps have felt like a numbers game,' he wrote. Still, dating apps will likely remain an important part of the dating world, especially for people over 35 who don't study or work with a large number of other single people. 'Not everyone has that has network of friends who have endless single friends to pair them up with,' said Holly Bartter, a Sydney dating app consultant. 'It's the still the way we going to be matching. Online dating is not going anywhere.'
Perth Now
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Generation Z is killing online dating. That's good news
When dating app pioneer Whitney Wolfe Herd informed her London staff this week many would lose their jobs, the Millennial and Gen Z employees reacted, well, in a way typical of their generations: through emojis. 'I see a lot of freaking-out emojis,' the Bumble founder and CEO said on a conference call. 'Y'all need to calm down. Everyone's going to have to be adults in dealing with this.' After the call was leaked to the press, the 36-year-old Ms Herd was criticised for patronising staff about to lose their jobs. But her problems were caused by a phenomenon worthy of celebration: history's most technologically sophisticated generation is deleting dating apps. Almost anyone who has been single during the past two decades understands how the internet dominates dating. From RSVP to Tinder, apps and websites make meeting people so easy they were responsible for 60 per cent of new relationships in 2024, according to a Stanford University study. The headline figure, though, misses an important story. Generation Z, or teenagers and those in their 20s, are engaging in a digital rebellion. Exposed to the internet since they were born, many regard online dating as impersonal, insincere and judgmental. Only 21 per cent of Gen Zers see apps as their main way of finding a partner and 58 per cent are searching for a human in real life, according to an American survey published in May by the Kinsey Institute and website. Even Ms Herd acknowledges Generation Z has 'abandoned' dating apps. 'They're getting on the apps and they are not seeing who they want to see,' she told the New York Times last month. 'They get on the app, they essentially have to judge people and reject people. They're feeling rejected, and they're feeling judged.' Paradoxically, the apps' decline is driven by their success. On Tinder, the most downloaded app, popular women in a large city can receive more than a thousand swipes within a week or two of opening an account. (For reasons no one is able to convincingly explain, men are less selective than women online.) The volume accentuates what is already a superficial process of assessing a potential partner based on a few photos, a job title and a short personal description. Bumble founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd. Credit: Getty Images. Online dating companies still have plenty of older customers. Even celebrities reluctantly use them, including Hollywood actress Charlize Theron, who expressed a common view this week. 'The apps are just horrible,' she told the Call Her Daddy podcast. 'It's a clown show.' Instead of exciting places to meet lovely potential partners, people find themselves sorting through computer-generated bots, scammers and what are euphemistically referred to as 'low-quality profiles' — people of limited romantic appeal. One survey found 85 per cent of women reported a match had tried to contact them after they said they weren't interested. Maintaining conversations with strangers can be exhausting. Without a stream of new, young customers, the apps are relying on a jaded group of dating veterans. It is unclear if they will ever return to their glory days. When Bumble floated on the share market in 2021 it was worth almost $12 billion, making Ms Herd the world's youngest female billionaire. Today, the company is worth $1b and hopes to use artificial intelligence to improve matches. In the meantime, it is cutting about 30 per cent of its workforce, and accepts it will lose customers in the short term. which owns Tinder, has gone from a value of about $60b during the pandemic to $10b today. In March the chief executive, Spencer Raskoff, posted an open letter that served as an apology to customers suffering swipe fatigue. 'Too often our apps have felt like a numbers game,' he wrote. Still, dating apps will likely remain an important part of the dating world, especially for people over 35 who don't study or work with a large number of other single people. 'Not everyone has that has network of friends who have endless single friends to pair them up with,' said Holly Bartter, a Sydney dating app consultant. 'It's the still the way we going to be matching. Online dating is not going anywhere.'
