So I got a wedding invitation this morning and guess what!

[ArielThePiraticalMermaid]

It contained not one single opportunity to take offence. Not one! There was no poem, no gift list, no cash request (they even said they don't want presents ), there was a map, the wedding isn't in the middle of nowhere, they will lay on transport, suggested hotels are affordable and close by. Hell, they even asked if we will be needing high chairs and for any dietary requirements.

The ONLY thing there is to be pissed off about is that DH has been asked to be an usher and will therefore be required to hire a morning suit.

AIBU to think they should have tried harder to provide offence?

YANBU. Refuse to go on principal.

Ah, I'm sure the offense comes after you've accepted, via email or something.

Give them time......!!

The sods!!! How dare they be so reasonable

YABU - you are clearly not trying hard enough to be offended.

Maybe there will be burlesque dancers when you get there?

He will have to hire his own suit?! Utter pricks!

Bah . So thwyve completely failed to provide you, as guests, a reason to take offence. Bloody bride and groom zillas.

They are probably Mumsnetters and have taken note of all the wedding AIBUs.

Swines! Do they have kids? If not, bet they get their own back on their baby shower invitations.

Reckon she's a mumsnetter?

Who is paying for the suit hire? There could be something in this tbh.

They have no children. But they have provided opportunities for everyone else to bring theirs.

In fact, maybe I could be offended by that. Children at a wedding are a pain. They should have specified no kids.

Was there not even some glitter or confetti inside the card to piss you off when you opened it ?

Have just checked with DH and the groom is actually paying for the suit hire :(

Even that small crumb has been removed.

Does it clash with the family holiday you've just decided to have? Is the hen night costing a £375 non negotiable fee?

There must be something!

No glitter. The invitation was tasteful :(

same! I got one this morning that is a tasteful invite with no list or request for cash involved to an event that's easy to get to, will have simple childcare arrangements, is at a fantastic venue, will have amazing entertainment. And i'm on bloody holiday when it happens! the SWINES.

G'wan, be offended that only your DH has been invited to be part of the wedding party, and not you - you might end up on different tables as a result!

I assume your DH will have to wear a powder-blue polyester suit and pale brown ruffle shirt? no?

MEH

Actually there is something

It clashes with a meeting I have been forced to re-schedule. AIBU to think they should have checked with my work arrangements before deciding on a date for their wedding?

Bastards.

They just aren't trying hard enough Rie

I'll bet the bar will be expensive and no cashpoints at the venue

How about the quality of paper the invite is printed on, is it a reasonable standard? Have they addressed the envelope correctly? There has to something, look harder!

YABU.

It's not a proper wedding unless you offend at least one old bat beloved guest.

Throw the invitation out and then insist you are very offended to have been forgotten.

Bastards. They have no idea how to plan a wedding. I bet the bridesmaids dresses are lovely, and they didn't have to buy them themselves.

Phew. Glad that's sorted then.

Arses.

Have you been asked to be a bridesmaid?

No?