How would you respond to a facebook post like this?

It just sounds to me like she wanted to share her experience with you. It doesn't sound rude or anything. It's good advice, really. I would just respond with a thank you for your advice I'll keep it in mind and move on.

I agree with Jesi it doesnt sound rude. its coming from the best intentions. she has been there and i would thank her for the advice. at the end of the day everyone has their wedding the way they want

Well, you say the two of you use to go to school together, so I am guessing you two are not in contact with each other (face to face) I would not respond.

I take it as someone trying to be overly helpful - since you didn't solicit her help. It doesnt sound rude. I would appreciate the msg and ask her what her secrets were!

Yes I agree with Jesi...I would say thanks and keep it moving.

It's according to how close you are now, but it is really good advice. I have heard the same thing from several ladies on here that has recently been married. I think she wished someone would have given her some advice and thought she would pass some good info on to you. Has she been invited to your wedding? Maybe she wants an invite and didn't want to b as rude as some and just invite themselves. Or thought maybe you "forgot" to send her one and thought she would kinda remind you that she is still out there..lol

Like PP said just say thanks and gone bout your business.

I think she has good intentions, but at the end of the day we are all gonna do what we want, so so just tell her thank you for her advise and do as you please. Some ladies want to go all out for that 1 day, others would rather spend that money on something else, the decision is yours!

I should probably give some background - this isn't the first time I have gotten a post like this from her. I have a $25,000 budget (which I haven't told her) but I get the feeling she thinks I am doing it "wrong" and she is constantly commenting that I should get a friend to do the videography or something instead of hiring someone. I personally don't want to go down that route, but it doesn't make it wrong or right. FH & I earn relatively good money and we want to spend this much money on the wedding. I'm just a bit over the constant unwanted advice...

I get the impression that she has some personal regrets around her own wedding so is trying to "fix" your wedding maybe. idk I think it is weird but I think it calls for a smile and nod approach. When she gets board she will find something else to do.

I think she means well but it does come off a little patronizing... I would just say "thank you!" and be done with it.

Delete! thats what i would do if you are just over hearing it.. its fb.. theres always drama there.. i wouldnt worry bout it..

I think shes just trying to give you some good advice; IMHO I don't see her as coming off rude in anyway, she just wanted to let you know that you should try to save on the wedding so that you can have some extra money for other upcoming things in life. I don't know the girl though and maybe she is one of those who thinks she knows it all blah blah types, in which case I agree with the other ladies who say just tell her Thanks for the advice and move on.

Yeah- she is trying to be helpful but going about it all the wrong way. If she isnt currently in your life/you care what she thinks- just delete. If you care say thanks, and move on...

I second GBAC.... hit delete & don't worry about it.

Just move on I understand I have a big budget too and it gets annoying when people say don't pay so much... Just take a deep breath delete her or just tell her kindly Thank you for your advice but me and my fiancee have it under control.

For me I hear what they have to say and smile and walk away. Good luck and don't let this annoy you.

I agree with the majority here. I think she's trying to be helpful, perhaps too helpful. It seems like maybe she's jealous that you have the potential for a more lavish wedding than she had. I'd say thanks and move on.

I dislike the use of the word "sweetie". I've always found it condescending...but take that word out, and I'm with everybody else.

I'd ignore it altogether, myself.

I would just say thank you for the advice and that would be the end of that. I think she is just trying to be helpful though and it didn't sound offensive or anything!

Well based on the background info I can see why you would be annoyed. I would be highly tempted to say something but it's probably best to ignore her all together if it's just on FB.