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| P: 8/27/2007 2:44:49 PM | |
iwannaprettyone Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,547 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 2/5/2002 |
I thought it might be fun to compile a top 100 list of annoying things you must encounter during the initial engagement stage (might be a useful tool for avoiding ''those people''). here are 5 to start... 1. Puts nasty greasy germy fingers all over the diamond while saying "ooooohhh is purdy".  2. Asking "how much did he spend?" 3. Asking "how big is it?" Ummmm big 4. "can I try it on?"...uhhh, NO. Never. Don''t ask again. 5. Saying something along the lines of when I get mine it will be bigger/ better etc (WHAT????) 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Iwanna x (IWPO) *******Status: MARRIED!!!!******* 
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 2:44:49 PM | |
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| P: 8/27/2007 2:27:59 PM | |
bee* Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,094 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2006 |
The whole trying on thing seems to be different over here (or maybe it's the people that I know that have got engaged). They've all taken off their rings, handed them around to the girls and told them to try it on as it's good luck. Now when I get mine, Im not sure I want to do the same
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 2:27:59 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 2:29:32 PM | |
lyra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,761 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/13/2007 |
Seriously, did someone do #5 to you? I can't believe that, I've honestly never heard of anything so rude. Gah!
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 2:29:32 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 2:31:44 PM | |
Independent Gal Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,471 Last Post: 1/3/2009 Member Since: 11/12/2006 |
Wow! I didn't have any of those problems. But I'll put as newly engaged annoyance #6 HUGE CELL PHONE BILL. I think it was $200 or something. Suddenly everyone panics and has to have their say about the upcoming wedding. The initial drama died down fast, but it was, uh, pricey.
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 2:31:44 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 2:32:41 PM | |
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iwannaprettyone Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,547 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 2/5/2002 |
I've always heard it was bad luck to let other women try on your e-ring?? hmm, now I am curious which one it is.
Iwanna x (IWPO) |
| Posted: 8/27/2007 2:32:41 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 2:33:35 PM | |
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iwannaprettyone Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,547 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 2/5/2002 |
Date: 8/27/2007 2:31:44 PM Author: Independent Gal Wow! I didn't have any of those problems. But I'll put as newly engaged annoyance #6 HUGE CELL PHONE BILL. I think it was $200 or something. Suddenly everyone panics and has to have their say about the upcoming wedding. The initial drama died down fast, but it was, uh, pricey. 1. Puts nasty greasy germy fingers all over the diamond while saying "ooooohhh is purdy". 2. Asking "how much did he spend?" 3. Asking "how big is it?" Ummmm big 4. "can I try it on?"...uhhh, NO. Never. Don't ask again. 5. Saying something along the lines of when I get mine it will be bigger/ better etc (WHAT????) 6. Huge cell phone bill. 7. 8. 9. 10. Iwanna x (IWPO) |
| Posted: 8/27/2007 2:33:35 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 2:34:10 PM | |
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iwannaprettyone Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,547 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 2/5/2002 |
Date: 8/27/2007 2:29:32 PM Author: lyra Seriously, did someone do #5 to you? I can't believe that, I've honestly never heard of anything so rude. Gah! Yep, I couldn't believe it...what a witch. Iwanna x (IWPO) |
| Posted: 8/27/2007 2:34:10 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 2:35:27 PM | |
Cleopatra Ideal Rock Total Posts: 999 Last Post: 11/5/2009 Member Since: 8/8/2007 |
ha...this is funny... I had someone say to me not even one hour after I got engaged - "Wow....your ring is beautiful! It's just too small for me....(whispers to me closely) I have big fingers..." Uhhh - my ring is nearly 1.5 carats!!! I don't think that is too small for anyone! haha!
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 2:35:27 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 2:40:57 PM | |
decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005 |
My biggest engagement pet peeve was people asking "When's the date?" IMMEDIATELY ... Caught my MIL doing that the other day when DH's cousin got engaged, trying to plan vacation time the same day she heard!!!! I was like "Geez -- give them some time to enjoy THE ENGAGEMENT. Your vacation schedule a YEAR from now can wait "Re: the "bigger, better" gal ... heard that tale SO MANY TIMES around here. I swear I would laugh out loud in her face! And say "Yeah -- and when you get it I can't wait to see who tells YOU that her future ring is gonna be so much bigger/better than yours!"
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 2:40:57 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 2:44:43 PM | |
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iwannaprettyone Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,547 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 2/5/2002 |
Date: 8/27/2007 2:40:57 PM LMAOAuthor: decodelighted My biggest engagement pet peeve was people asking 'When's the date?' IMMEDIATELY ... Caught my MIL doing that the other day when DH's cousin got engaged, trying to plan vacation time the same day she heard!!!! I was like 'Geez -- give them some time to enjoy THE ENGAGEMENT. Your vacation schedule a YEAR from now can wait 'Re: the 'bigger, better' gal ... heard that tale SO MANY TIMES around here. I swear I would laugh out loud in her face! And say 'Yeah -- and when you get it I can't wait to see who tells YOU that her future ring is gonna be so much bigger/better than yours!' 1. Puts nasty greasy germy fingers all over the diamond while saying "ooooohhh is purdy". 2. Asking "how much did he spend?" 3. Asking "how big is it?" Ummmm big 4. "can I try it on?"...uhhh, NO. Never. Don't ask again. 5. Saying something along the lines of when I get mine it will be bigger/ better etc (WHAT????) 6. Huge cell phone bill. 7. When's the date? (immediatley post proposal) 8. 9. 10. Iwanna x (IWPO) |
| Posted: 8/27/2007 2:44:43 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 2:52:58 PM | |
sera Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,086 Last Post: 5/22/2008 Member Since: 6/28/2007 |
"So when are you planning to have kids?" As for the trying on the ring... I won't care; I don't believe in luck. I worked with teens and they were always trying on my stuff; I don't mind that but I do mind people touching the stones! And going along with that... touching photos and getting fingerprints all over them! UGH! WOOHOO for acid-free page protectors! Too bad there's no forcefield that zaps fingertips getting too close to diamonds!  ETA: I'll bet you will need to have more than 10 numbers! 
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 2:52:58 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 2:55:03 PM | |
asscherisme Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,501 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 3/6/2006 |
Its been over a decade since I got engaged but I remember at least 5 people either at work, friends, etc asked me if I was pregnant! Uh, NO! What a rude question. I was actually really thin at the time and had a totally flat stomach (ahh, what I would not give for a flat stomach again- my post 4 kids baby body is not what it use to be but I'm working on it!). Anyway, I thought that was so rude! Never never ask an engaged woman is she pregnant unless she has a baby's head popping out of her at that moment of your question!
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 2:55:03 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 3:01:13 PM | |
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iwannaprettyone Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,547 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 2/5/2002 |
1. Puts nasty greasy germy fingers all over the diamond while saying "ooooohhh is purdy". 2. Asking "how much did he spend?" 3. Asking "how big is it?" Ummmm big 4. "can I try it on?"...uhhh, NO. Never. Don't ask again. 5. Saying something along the lines of when I get mine it will be bigger/ better etc (WHAT????) 6. Huge cell phone bill. 7. When's the date? (immediatley post proposal) 8. "So when are you planning to have kids?" Geez, haven't even set a date yet! 9. "Are you pregnant?"- seriously do people have no cooth? 10. 11. 12. 13. 14 15. Iwanna x (IWPO) |
| Posted: 8/27/2007 3:01:13 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 3:04:45 PM | |
Asscherhalo_lover Ideal Rock Total Posts: 572 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/16/2007 |
"Is it real?" seriously, i know i'm on the young side, but yes, it is real!!!
mmmm...diamonds..... |
| Posted: 8/27/2007 3:04:45 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 3:05:09 PM | |
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sera Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,086 Last Post: 5/22/2008 Member Since: 6/28/2007 |
Oh my goodness... #9 is bad! *shakes head in disbelief* Oy, some people.
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 3:05:09 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 3:09:52 PM | |
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iwannaprettyone Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,547 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 2/5/2002 |
1. Puts nasty greasy germy fingers all over the diamond while saying "ooooohhh is purdy". 2. Asking "how much did he spend?" 3. Asking "how big is it?" Ummmm big 4. "can I try it on?"...uhhh, NO. Never. Don't ask again. 5. Saying something along the lines of when I get mine it will be bigger/ better etc (WHAT????) 6. Huge cell phone bill. 7. When's the date? (immediatley post proposal) 8. "So when are you planning to have kids?" Geez, haven't even set a date yet! 9. "Are you pregnant?"- seriously do people have no cooth? 10. "is it real?"  11. 12. 13. 14 15. Iwanna x (IWPO) |
| Posted: 8/27/2007 3:09:52 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 3:15:42 PM | |
luckystar112 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,797 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 1/8/2007 |
Here's mine---two sets of parents begging you to have it at their location. (Different states.) Then, when you finally choose a location and you try to ask that set of parents an important question, they don't get back to you. (Two weeks and counting!!!  )(For those who are wondering, I asked FI's parents over two weeks ago for an idea of how many people they will be inviting so that we can get our saves the dates ready. Ugh! They keep saying they are working on it.)
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 3:15:42 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 3:17:35 PM | |
Mandarine Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,246 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2006 |
haha....I'm hoping these were people you didn't care about!!! otherwise...go get new friends...lol  I didn't find anything annoying really. Just one or two people that said "Finally!!!!" (but that included me! haha). I did get a girl asking me if she could try it on (a stranger at a bar....ya right). Congrats on your engagement!!!! Try not to spend time worrying about what other say...some people just don't think before they talk/act! Just enjoy this time!!! M~
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 3:17:35 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 3:20:26 PM | |
NewEnglandLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,150 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2007 |
Wow, Iwanna, I can't believe some peopel said those things to you! To be honest, nothing about the engagement has really gotten on my nerves. That being said, there have been some things that have made me chuckle. I shopped for my dress back in the midwest (where my family lives) and I thought that in general the dress boutiques would be less stuffy. I was wrong! When the saleslady at the very first boutique I went to asked to see my ring, she immediately said "that's so dainty!". Now I come from a not-so-wealthy background and my mom immediately replied "Dainty!?! That diamond is a carat and a half!! Nicole, show the ring to her again!" and I could NOT stifle my laughter. I am perfectly aware that my ring is not "big" by any standard--in fact of most of my friends, I have the smallest ring--but the whole exchange was hilarious. I think at that point I thought "planning this thing is going to be a pain, isn't it?" As for things that were not so funny: 1. Extra RSVPs--FI has an aunt/uncle who literally added 18 people (!!!!) to their RSVP--basically their kids, spouses, kids, etc.--and our wedding is 40 - 45 people max! 2. The fact that everytime I mention "wedding" to any vendor at all, they want hike the price up 3x.
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 3:20:26 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 3:31:44 PM | |
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NewEnglandLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,150 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2007 |
btw, those are more wedding gripes and not so much engagement gripes. As for the engagement, no complaints there! :)
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 3:31:44 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 3:53:39 PM | |
lsyama Cut Rock Total Posts: 318 Last Post: 11/7/2007 Member Since: 3/13/2007 |
ugh, reading this is actually making me nervous about getting engaged! ...and 1+ ct is "too small" or "dainty" ?!?! yikes!!
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 3:53:39 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 4:08:36 PM | |
StephensBride Ideal Rock Total Posts: 684 Last Post: 10/16/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005 |
My FIL pulled #9 on me when DH and I announced our engagement to his family. I was mortified!That was the only thing that truly got to me.
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 4:08:36 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 4:30:17 PM | |
Stephanie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,164 Last Post: 8/6/2009 Member Since: 5/25/2007 |
Number seven is mine! I called my FMIL the morning after our engagement and that was the first thing out of her mouth... geez... And my other is the "It's about time" comment. I know that it's funny at first but when people keep saying "They finally got engaged" or whatever, but after a few of those comments (or like 50 of them), I'm just sick of it.
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 4:30:17 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 4:36:42 PM | |
ZoeBartlett Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,878 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 12/29/2006 |
This has been a sore subject with me, but my FIL's lack of involvement bugs me. "How is planning going?" pretty much sounds the same as "would you like a sandwich for lunch?" No enthusiasm whatsoever. And they like me, I know they do.
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 4:36:42 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 4:57:28 PM | |
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luckystar112 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,797 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 1/8/2007 |
Date: 8/27/2007 2:34:10 PM Author: iwannaprettyone Date: 8/27/2007 2:29:32 PM Author: lyra Seriously, did someone do #5 to you? I can't believe that, I've honestly never heard of anything so rude. Gah! Yep, I couldn't believe it...what a witch. 1.5cts is SMALL? My poor little 1ct cushion just whispered in my ear and told me that she wants to leave "everything's bigger in" TX and go someplace where she can be appreciated! 
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 4:57:28 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 5:17:20 PM | |
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iwannaprettyone Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,547 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 2/5/2002 |
I just got a comments from a horrible lady...she said "you shoulda asked for a bigger one!" What?? 1.5 is plenty big!!!! ARGGGGGG
Iwanna x (IWPO) |
| Posted: 8/27/2007 5:17:20 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 5:19:23 PM | |
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Mandarine Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,246 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 1/20/2006 |
lol...I don't know what makes people say things like that!!! geez.. Don't listen to them...just smile and forget about what they said!... M~
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 5:19:23 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 5:34:10 PM | |
musey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,155 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2006 |
How about "You're engaged? That's hilarious!"
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 5:34:10 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 5:34:48 PM | |
HollyS Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,098 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 7/18/2007 |
Date: 8/27/2007 3:09:52 PM How about this one:Author: iwannaprettyone 1. Puts nasty greasy germy fingers all over the diamond while saying 'ooooohhh is purdy'. 2. Asking 'how much did he spend?' 3. Asking 'how big is it?' Ummmm big 4. 'can I try it on?'...uhhh, NO. Never. Don't ask again. 5. Saying something along the lines of when I get mine it will be bigger/ better etc (WHAT????) 6. Huge cell phone bill. 7. When's the date? (immediatley post proposal) 8. 'So when are you planning to have kids?' Geez, haven't even set a date yet! 9. 'Are you pregnant?'- seriously do people have no cooth? 10. 'is it real?' 11. 12. 13. 14 15. "What took you so long? We'd given up on you two getting hitched." And then, "why are you waiting so long?" (between engagement and marriage) If I had a dime for every time that happened, we could have the wedding of our dreams. _____________________________ |
| Posted: 8/27/2007 5:34:48 PM | |
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musey Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,155 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2006 |
...Or, "Can I be a bridesmaid???" 
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| Posted: 8/27/2007 5:36:04 PM | |
| P: 8/27/2007 5:52:44 PM | |
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luckystar112 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,797 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 1/8/2007 |
Date: 8/27/2007 5:17:20 PM Author: iwannaprettyone I just got a comments from a horrible lady...she said 'you shoulda asked for a bigger one!' What?? 1.5 is plenty big!!!! ARGGGGGG Okay...that's it....I'm never going to Dallas. I was watching a show last night on wedding cakes...and some baker from Dallas said something along the lines that the brides in dallas are really competive with diamond size and cake size. But seriously....whenever someone says that a diamond bigger than mine is small, my diamond crawls into the fetal position and cries. It's funny how I want people to notice my diamond, but then I get embarressed when they do. I was very uncomfortable with having the biggest diamond at FI's family reunion in VA, and yet I feel uncomfortable here having one on the "smaller" scale. Even though I really don't! I'd say that I still have a bigger diamond than 95% of the girls that I see around me. Sure, if I went to the galleria area or river oaks or something I'd probably see diamonds way bigger. But oh well. I'll probably upgrade in a few years anyway. And when I get a halo that should curb any DSS I may feel in the future.
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