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Courtney
Super April 2016

UPDATE: ATM at Wedding? Thoughts?

Courtney, on March 22, 2016 at 2:02 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 115
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I've got a problem. Let me explain in great length, ask for opinions and not consider anyone's advice!

I'd like for my guests to pay for their drinks because I'm from a place where I'm trying to convince myself that it's okay. My problem is, no one I know carries cash! Anyone know where I can rent a great ATM? I'd like to have one set up near my self-catered buffet so guests will feel absolutely obligated to throw cash at me but I don't know where to start!

Also, would it be weird for my grandma to write me a sizable check during the dollar dance? Is that considered tacky? Can she just stick it in my FH's pocket or should I have someone hold it for me?

UPDATE:

A cutesy poem will really set this sucker off!

You're at our wedding!

What do do?

Your pockets are empty

and your wallet too!

Don't you fret!

Don't feel grim!

Just use this handy ATM.

**$3.75 charge

AMEN.

115 Comments

Latest activity by Kamilah, on March 22, 2016 at 6:25 PM
  • OG Kathryn
    Champion May 2016
    OG Kathryn ·
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    New rules: sounds great! I'd charge for

    Cake too, because

    It's Expensive.

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  • VMDIZZLE
    Master September 2015
    VMDIZZLE ·
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    My gah, I died from like **** heart attacks before I realized you were kidding. Fuck.

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  • Niki
    Master June 2016
    Niki ·
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    Personally, I've told my guests they need to each bring their own meals. Self catering is just too much of a hassle. We're charging a $25 cover fee upon entry to the reception so we don't have to do a dollar dance, and the bartenders tip jar is being used as a honeymoon fund.

    #frugalbridesftw!!

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  • Courtney
    Super April 2016
    Courtney ·
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    I'm so sneaky VM!

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  • FutureMilitaryWife (Jessica)
    Super November 2016
    FutureMilitaryWife (Jessica) ·
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    Thank goodness for the clarification at the bottom

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  • Jessica
    VIP December 2016
    Jessica ·
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    Lol omg I got like halfway through before I caught on.

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  • SaraLep
    Master September 2015
    SaraLep ·
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    Please also have your venue 5 miles from parking and DON'T provide transportation, and also, HONEYFUND.

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  • Nonna T
    Master April 2014
    Nonna T ·
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    Diz, I was about to post that I wouldn't be surprised to see that as the next trend, dressed up real purty like a photo booth with a whopping service fee that goes to the b & g Smiley smile

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  • Briana
    Devoted June 2016
    Briana ·
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    Hahaha oh my; you should've seen my face when reading this!!

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  • FutureMrs.Moakley
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    FutureMrs.Moakley ·
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    Fabulous idea! Make sure you tell them to take out extra for the "cake smash" jars

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  • Kristina
    Master September 2016
    Kristina ·
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    Omg and don't forget to not have enough food for everyone so that halfway through the line there's no more

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  • MrsMcCoy
    VIP April 2016
    MrsMcCoy ·
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    This is great! Definitely have an ATM at the wedding. You know ATMs only dispense bills in increments of $20, so this is a perfect way to make money off of your guests.

    I can't believe I didn't think of this... hahahahhahahha

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  • Sqwiggy
    VIP April 2016
    Sqwiggy ·
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    Oh thank goodness this is a joke

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  • BlueHenBride
    Master March 2017
    BlueHenBride ·
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    I suffered from the heart attacks, too!

    The ATM should go by the gift table that displays the honeyfund jar. Obviously.

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  • Courtney N.
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    Courtney N. ·
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    Also, at your sweetheart table, keep your honey jar in plain sight.

    All of your guests want to put money in there just to talk to you!

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  • VMDIZZLE
    Master September 2015
    VMDIZZLE ·
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    Def BYOB! Hey, how about asking everyone to bring their own chair while they are at it.

    I am with Kathryn- $5 a slice for cake, if you want more than one flavor betta make it rainnnnnnn

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  • Andilynne
    Dedicated February 2017
    Andilynne ·
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    Don't forget! Hire a friendor, then bitch about the cost even though you got a great discount: )

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  • UrawizardHarry
    Devoted September 2016
    UrawizardHarry ·
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    I knew it was a joke from the "ask for opinions and not consider anyone's advice" lol

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  • Courtney
    Super April 2016
    Courtney ·
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    VM...I went to a wedding once were it was bring your own chair. No snark here. 100% real truthfulness.

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  • allie_bean
    Expert April 2017
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    LOL this just made my day! You shouldn't cater though, just tell them they have to bring their own meals.

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