What do you guys think of this??
Ok, one of my friends is getting married a little before me. I know this is her wedding and she should do what she wants to do and I’m not going to say a word to her about it, but, i have to vent. She’s having a primary red and primary yellow wedding. It reminds me of ketchup and mustard, or mcdonalds. She’s doing it this way for their fave Nascar driver? And on the way up the aisle the flower girls are sprinkling black and white confetti, like a checkered flag, instead of flowers. Like I said, I’m not mentioning this at all to her or the wedding party, just as i’m sure not everyone will love my wedding, i’m not to fond of this. Just wanted thoughts and opinions from others.
Yeah, like I said, I’m not saying anything. It doesn’t bother me, just wanted to see if i was alone in my opinion. As I said, I’m happy for her and it’s her day. Love the black and white film idea!
Somebody asked for my wedding colors.. Plum with aqua accents. Also my flowers are going to be hibiscus themed, not traditional roses. My dress is white with a color panel in the bottom back, though I haven’t decided if i want that color to be plum or aqua yet. Ok, criticize away people lol! Love love love!!
31 Responses
Patty
07 Apr 2010
ilovemyairmanjay
07 Apr 2010
It’s not your wedding, get over it.
Jessica
07 Apr 2010
A nascar themed wedding? *cough*tacky*cough
Carol
07 Apr 2010
that is so disgusting! thats gonna be the ugliest and tackiest wedding, but its their day so they can do whatever they want. i feel sorry for you.
Deluca (AJL)
07 Apr 2010
Hmmm, well this is definitely a first! I have never heard of being a die hard fan of anything enough to put your whole wedding around it. But c’est la vie I guess! I wish I could see it. The red and yellow flowers would be an interesting site!
J o
07 Apr 2010
People do a lot of stupid or hillbilly things at weddings, but after all, it is her wedding.
arwen_1984
07 Apr 2010
I can understand your concern, because frankly…yes its ketchup and mustard and what is she thinking? However, if you mention it to her, she’ll more than likely not take it very well. So let her get on with it, and in years to come when she looks back at her wedding photos she’ll be saying ‘what was i thinking!’.
Helicreature
07 Apr 2010
I expect she will post on here later: ‘my friend is having this horrible pastel wedding!’
Rachel
07 Apr 2010
Well – it definitely wouldn’t be my choice of colors or confetti either, but I think you are doing the right thing by not telling her that you don’t like it.
Elmer Fudd
07 Apr 2010
Put Black & White film in your camera. When developed, your photos won’t look so garish.
Elizabeth G
07 Apr 2010
Oh. My. God! What is her problem? Who themes their wedding for a favorite NASCAR driver? Can we say REDNECK?
nova_queen_28
07 Apr 2010
Well, my fiance & I love cars and motorcycles and he races so we picked black & white as our wedding colors BECAUSE of that, but we added red as our accent color.
It isn’t your wedding so you can’t do much, but yea I’d be thinking "Ketchup & Mustard" too.
The black & white confetti is a cute idea, but not if your colors are red & yellow. Although red & yellow confetti might everyone think of ketchup & mustard splatters.
§affiiee…
07 Apr 2010
aawww cute! errm..wel if its wat they wnt…hopefulli they wnt regret it l8r on, bt its their special dai…
congrats on ure engagement! mwah! x
jerseykitty
07 Apr 2010
It’s her day… grin and bare it! If they are happy that is all that matters. I’m sure she will think your wedding is boring. That’s why they call it the brides day. Think of it as Roses and Tulips instead of Ketchup and Mustard it’s all in perspective and how you chose to look at things. See there happy faces not Ronald McDonald’s. Enjoy and best of luck.
P.S. Love the black and white film idea!
life*love*happin
07 Apr 2010
Well if its what she wants then thats great for her! Not my style either but hey, could be worse!
steven O
07 Apr 2010
sorry but it is really her wedding and she has decied on them
lalala
07 Apr 2010
I think that it’s their wedding (and most likely they are paying for it) so if they want to have red and yellow, that’s what they should do.
Yes, those colors look awful together but who cares? It’s not like they are offending anybody.
mrsdeli
07 Apr 2010
Why does it bother you so much?? I totally agree about the ketchup and mustard wedding, but I guess she likes the color combo. Now that you vented…hope you feel better.
science chick
07 Apr 2010
I think that while it seems odd to me, I think its nice that she is adding a personal touch for her and her husband. The guests may think it is tacky, but at least they will remember their day as unique and representative of them.
I do understand your apprehension, and you are allowed to vent. This is an OK place to do this since they probably won’t see it, but remember that this is available to anyone and it could bite you in the butt. Try your best to have fun, these are just colors.
bobohead
07 Apr 2010
well its not something i would do, but it is her wedding and you need to be supportive 100% even if it means you walk up a checkered aisle.
dein_85
07 Apr 2010
As far as the colors, I’ve seen quite a few people on here RECOMMEND using red and yellow together. But from what I’ve seen lately it seems that quite a few people are creating a new tradition- tacky, over the top, too bright weddings. Using neon colors used to be considered trailer trash but now it’s elegant? You might as well get used to it, it seems that more is yet to come. I think I’m going to stay away from weddings for awhile though.
Brown Eyed Girl
07 Apr 2010
As a friend, I think that you should give her your opinion (BUT only if asked). BTW, that is the craziest idea I’ve ever read… Nascar inspired wedding… lol!
tv
07 Apr 2010
I agree that the colors are a little… off. But, whenever you think of it, concentrate on this little happy thought: no one will ever confuse your weddings. It would be more upsetting if she kept stealing your ideas so that your weddings end up looking and feeling too much alike. Your wedding will look classy and sweet after this, and that’s what you really want. You want your wedding to stand out in the minds of your friends and family, and you are assured of that when they compare your wedding to your friend’s! Congratulation and good luck! (Oh, and if you’re afraid you’ll end up spending too much time snickering at the wedding, put a small amount of vasaline on your two front of your teeth – the taste will keep you smiling so you don’t look like your smirking or snickering in pictures or when the bride is looking at you! 
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stephanie52477
07 Apr 2010
Your right, this is her wedding and if she wants to do it this way, who are we to say its right or wrong. I personally wouldn’t but then again my taste is more traditional.
Mari
07 Apr 2010
Well rather unique isn’t it?
celticwarrior_am
07 Apr 2010
Forget everything else I said. You said you wanted thoughts and opinions, but I’m thinking it was just to feel better about trashing a friend behind their back (there is no difference between trashing a friend behind their back versus to their face except to their face at least they know what kind of friend they have).
So to help you out:
OMG What was she thinking? Red and yellow? And to have it so close to your wedding? How dare she? Truly tacky.
apbanpos
07 Apr 2010
Okay – MY old room mate made a deal with her finace – he could pick the favors if SHE could pick the invitation. She picked teddy bears in wedding clothes. Then the favors ended up being plastic canvas hunting rifle magnets with a pick bow.
The reception was in the chruch hall – which WE decorated with streamers and baloons. And sat at school cafeteria style tables and ate fried chicken and green beans made by the women’s auxillary of the VFW. And no music.
Just think: It WILL be a wedding to remember…. (LOL)
Kat
07 Apr 2010
i see what you mean about the whole ketchup and mustard thing….. but i think you should tell us what the colors/theme is for your wedding…… then we’ll decide which is worse……
drip
07 Apr 2010
So what does it matter to you how their wedding is going to be? Hopefully the groom is in agreement with the wedding arrangements.
One of my friends got married with rented bridesmaid dresses that looked like cheap southern bell dresses. They were in all styles and colors. Yuck. But everyone had a great time and the wedding and reception.
zacksmom10*26*07
07 Apr 2010
i absolutly hate "theme" weddings. i find no point in them.
but ido find the black and white confetti sprinkled down the aisle a great alternative to rose petals.
i agree the katsup red and mustard yellow have to go. are they going to serve hot dogs?? lol!! just kidding.
btw, your colors dont go together so well either.
My thoughts
07 Apr 2010
I think it is garish beyond belief. In my opinion, a wedding is about the couple, not about celebrity worship.
In the end, though, it’s each to their own. They’re not hurting anyone and I guess they think it’s a good idea.
Wow. If nobody knows the reason behind her "nascar colors," then it’s just going to appear very "picnic" themed. You know, ketchup and mustard and ants on the checkered picnic cloth. I hope she goes all out with the theme or it’ll just be ugly and the guests won’t get it at all. Good luck. Just be thankful you’re not in the wedding party! Can you imagine the dresses you’d have to wear?