Nasty Wedding Gift Going Viral
This may be THE nastiest wedding gifts ever! Someone saw a post on a wedding planning group on Facebook, and now the story is going viral. According to LadBible, a newly married woman is sharing the disgusting gift her now husband’s groomsman gave the couple. The groomsman, Fred, gave the couple a paperweight made from the groom’s toenails. UGH!
The now married couple dated for 8 years prior to their wedding ceremony. The groomsman told the couple, at the wedding, that he had been collecting the groom’s toenail clippings for 8 years. While making the gift for the couple, he also added in some of his toenail clippings. He then glued the toenails together with concrete glue into the shape of a paperweight. Obviously the bride was not happy!
The bride shared her disgust on social media, and the story is going viral. Someone shared the post she made on Facebook to Reddit, and lots of folks have strong feelings. Most people are commenting that the gift was appalling. And to present the couple the toenails at the wedding is just so not classy. Very inappropriate!
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Why The Nasty Wedding Gift
If you’re like me, you’re wondering why in the world the groomsman Fred came up with this gift. Apparently, he and the groom were roommates for years, and the groom was a bit of a slob. Fred gave the couple a letter with the toenail gift which read, ‘To my favorite couple, [your] husband was such a gross dude in college. He always left his clipped nails all over the dorm.’ The letter then said that he’d been collecting the toenails for 8 years and said the gift would remind the groom of their college years.
Fred also thought it’d be a great gift because it’s a one of a kind item. My guess is Fred is single and not dating! Some folks at the wedding laughed and found humor in the situation, but the bride was not amused. And I can’t blame her. It’s pretty gross!
That said, I’m guessing Fred thought this was a ‘cute’ way to get back at the groom since he was pretty nasty while they were roommates. As a bachelor party gift, totally acceptable. At the wedding, not so much. Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending how ya look at it, there are no pictures of the toenail paperweight. I think most of us can imagine what the thing looks like. Cue hurling noise!
Not knowing the couple, I can’t say this with 100% confidence, but I’m gonna go out on a limb and say that Fred won’t be invited to the newlyweds house for dinner anytime soon!
Ditching Tradition: A Look At 'Anti-Wedding' Trends
Ditching White Gowns
While most conventional wedding dresses feature white dresses with trains, a new trend has hit the scene. Many soon-to-be brides are opting for dresses with pops of color or even daring to wear the color black. Google Trends had high searches for “black wedding dress” over the past 12 months, CNN reported. In fall 2021 specifically, “black wedding dress” was searched more times than “white wedding dress” on Google. Another traditional gown switch-up is not wearing a gown at all and wearing a suit, or a romper.
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Swapping Veils For Dramatic Capes
More brides are saying goodbye to veils and going to wedding capes. Some brides just don’t find veils to be a comfortable accessory. It can easily be removed without destroying your hair and is perfect for chilly weather. We can’t forget to mention that it adds a majestic timeless feel.
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Quiet Receptions
Keeping it casual is a very bold and anti-wedding move. You can just gather your friends after an elopement and head to a restaurant to celebrate. The key to this is to make restaurant accommodations in advance and to make sure the food tastes good. You don’t want your family and friends to leave disappointed.
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Non-Wedding Activities
You may have been seeing this a lot more at weddings. People are ditching the first dance, cake-cutting, and speeches. Some people are taking a didn’t approach to the typical wedding program and stepping outside of the box. If you’re more into the idea of having board games, forming your own newlywed band performance, or non-conventional forms of activities, you should go for it.
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Minimal Decor
One anti-wedding trend that could save you some coin is scaling back on decorations. There’s always the pressure of making your wedding Instagram-worthy. But with anti-weddings, this isn’t the case. Think low-key set-up with cozy seating with an at-home feel. Some people even go as far as not having chairs at their outdoor ceremony, trading them in for blankets.
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The Chosen Ones Guest List
Keeping your guest list small is another anti-wedding trend to look into. Think about it, the more people mean a bigger venue, more food, higher costs, and higher expectations. A smaller wedding and reception makes it more intimate. It also gives you more options when it comes to budget.
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The Aisle Walk
Some people may dream of recreating the scene from Father of the Bride, but not the anti-bride. Anti-weddings often consist of walking down the aisle solo, with your pet, your mom, both parents, your soon-to-be Mr. or Mrs., or anyone other than your father. The big moment where you truly shine on your wedding day is your processional or the start of the ceremony. It’s the first time your guests and maybe even your soon-to-be spouse, will see you in your big-day attire. So, why not do it the way that you want?
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