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Diva or Bridezilla? You decide!

Mariahcarey2 Pop diva Mariah Carey is once again practicing what some would call some pretty questionable wedding etiquette. According to New York Post's Page Six the newlywed and her hubby Nick Cannon, who married at her home in a surprise ceremony last month in the Bahamas, have registered at Bergdorf Goodman. Mariah's assistant Gina has already sent out over 100 e-mails to her "wealthy friends" says and insider. Ironically, these so-called friends weren't invited to her not-so-impulsive nuptials, and they're not on the guest list for her big reception either – oh, wait, she's not having a reception. Is Mariah well within her rights as a beaming new bride or is this move out of bounds? You tell us!

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Ok, first off I would like to say yeah I'm late but it's better late than never. Ok, a bride has the decision to do what ever she wants with her wedding. If she wants to send e-mails or sky write it, it's her day and no one has the right to say anything about the way she wanted her day. People get the who wedding thind twisted and feel like they have to be apart of it when they don't. Tying the knot is for you and your spouse so if she didn't want anyone to come, then that is her choice. Just like everyone else has the right to choose what they want to do, she does too. Even though she is a celebrity people need to mind their own business because the media is always the down fall of someone's relationship. Those who keep their personal life a secret seem to last and those who are all up in the mix wither away, so more power to Mr. and Mrs. Cannon.

Posted by: lateika_thomas@yahoo.com
on April 27, 2009 at 10:04 PM

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Ok, first off I would like to say yeah I'm late but it's better late than never. Ok, a bride has the decision to do what ever she wants with her wedding. If she wants to send e-mails or sky write it, it's her day and no one has the right to say anything about the way she wanted her day. People get the who wedding thind twisted and feel like they have to be apart of it when they don't. Tying the knot is for you and your spouse so if she didn't want anyone to come, then that is her choice. Just like everyone else has the right to choose what they want to do, she does too. Even though she is a celebrity people need to mind their own business because the media is always the down fall of someone's relationship. Those who keep their personal life a secret seem to last and those who are all up in the mix wither away, so more power to Mr. and Mrs. Cannon.

Posted by: lateika_thomas@yahoo.com
on April 27, 2009 at 10:04 PM

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I think that is sooooo tacky.
Why even mention it to anyone?

I believe the whole thing is a big joke.
She runs around half naked, she use to be a lady with Tommy M!

Got divorced now she is souring her oats?
Give me a break settle down and get dressed!!

For crying out loud try to act like a married woman not a hoochie!

Posted by: Yvonne
on December 17, 2008 at 10:12 AM

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Personally, I think that it's tacky. I concur with similar responses that say there's a better way of doing this. Furthermore, notifying people via email? I may be old-fashioned, but they should've opted to send a mailed piece, especially when it seems that money would not have been a prolem for the couple. Tsk, tsk.

Posted by: Tina
on December 16, 2008 at 8:12 PM

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Personally, I think that it's tacky. I concur with similar responses that say there's a better way of doing this. Furthermore, notifying people via email? I may be old-fashioned, but they should've opted to send a mailed piece, especially when it seems that money would not have been a prolem for the couple. Tsk, tsk.

Posted by: Tina
on December 16, 2008 at 8:12 PM

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When you do that it's like saying "I don't care enough about you to invite you to my wedding but I'd still like a gift"! Come on!!
She should have made a whole different set of announcements that didn't have the registry info on it for those she wasn't inviting to the wedding.
If one of those persons decides to send her a gift then great! But I don't think she should make them feel obligated!

Posted by: Amy
on December 14, 2008 at 11:12 PM

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As a bride, it should never be assumed that people are going to send presents. And presenting your gift registry in announcements, email or your wedding invitation. It maybe old fashion but isn't that why most brides to be have a bridal shower? I don't care if it's Mariah Carey or some other "pop diva", some people just need to get some tact!

Posted by: Tiffany5884
on September 9, 2008 at 12:09 PM

8

ok, mariah carey or not, thats just ridiculous!!! she has how much money, she should be giving a charity name to donate to as a gift. thats plain selfish & typical of the "diva"

Posted by: jessie
on September 9, 2008 at 11:09 AM

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I think most of you should step back and think of this from an entirely different perspective..People with or without money wish to "CONGRATULATE" happy couples who opt to tye the knot. In so doing they send gifts... Noone ever is required to do so and in so doing Good brides/grooms don't think any less of those who do not send gifts....If either party thinks otherwise then their well wishes are not true to the heart. True happiness has NO monetary value.

Posted by: Salem, NH
on August 19, 2008 at 11:08 AM

10

That is just RUDE. Her with all of that money, shouldn't even want gifts from her friends.!!

Posted by: Penney Grosset
on July 19, 2008 at 11:07 AM

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I think sending a announcement with registry on it, is really the same thing that Mariah has done. You still wanting a gift just like she does. IT'S THE SAME THING!!!

Posted by: Karen Gilbert
on June 25, 2008 at 11:06 AM

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As I have to say I am not a fan, I only think her action wrong if she was out right "asking" for the gift. If it were just part of the general announcement sent out I think nothing wrong with that. I am getting married in oct. 3000 miles from home and there is no way I am inviting every one I know but those who are not being invited will be sent an announcement including where I am registered, they may do with it what they wish.

Posted by: cherrie
on June 24, 2008 at 7:06 PM

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She has lost her damn mind big time. Who do she think she is. Ok she's Mariah Carey but what makes her think that she has a right to do that. That chick is crazy. Use your own money and buy whatever you want.

Posted by: Lucille
on June 20, 2008 at 4:06 PM

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This is a big no-no! If you are not invited you are not obligated to send a gift of any sort and being asked to do so is the tackiest thing I have ever heard of. AND...like she needs more things!! Geesh!!

Posted by: Mandy
on June 19, 2008 at 3:06 PM

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PEOPLE WERE NOT INVITED AS THEY ELOPED, OR MORE APTLY PUT: WANTED TO BE ALONE AND APPARENTLY SPONTANEOUS. MANY PEOPLE WILL STILL FEEL THEY WANT TO (OR SHOULD - WANTING TO OR NOT) BUY A GIFT, SO, IT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE AND EVEN HELPFUL FOR POST MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS (AS THERE WASN'T A REAL WEDDING, JUST A CEREMONY FOR THE TWO THAT COUNT) TO GO OUT, WHICH THEN EXPLAINS AND INCLUDES PEOPLE IN THE OCCASION LIGHTLY, AND CAN SAY 1. PLEASE, NO GIFS, 2. NO GIFTS NECESSARY, BUT IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE SO INCLINED, WE ARE REGISTERED AT __, PREFER GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM __, *or* PLEASE DONATE TO __ CHARITY. MY INTEREST IS IN WEDDINGS AND ETIQUETTE - NOT THIS MARRIAGE (THOUGH ALWAYS HAPPY TO HEAR OF ANYONE HAPPILY TYING THE KNOT IN THIS CRAZY WORLD), SO PERHAPS THIS WILL GIVE SOME READERS IDEAS, AS IT'S WHAT I'M ABOUT TO DO.

Posted by: BringBackTraditional
on June 18, 2008 at 5:06 PM

16

This is insane. People are way too greedy now a days. Why would you NOT invite your friends or loved ones? Obviously people werent invited for a reason...so why would you bring a gift to someone who doesnt want you there in the first place?

Posted by: Stefanie
on June 18, 2008 at 3:06 PM

17

Am getting married next year am inviting guests but am considering not having a reception and if i don'y have one am not asking for gifts. So no i don't think she should ask people for gifts who were not even at her wedding it's just not right .

Posted by: patricia
on June 18, 2008 at 11:06 AM

18

In all fairness, you couldn't expect gifts from individuals who were not "invited" to the wedding. It's not like they were invited and for some raeson, did not show. It would be unethical and inconsiderate of her to make such a request.

Posted by: AJ
on June 18, 2008 at 10:06 AM

19

They are wrong for that! Invited or not! She has enough money to make what EVER she wants. Send some gifts to the staving children in this world! Send her a new brain! I just hope this isn't a Hollywood stunt!

Posted by: Melissa
on June 18, 2008 at 10:06 AM

20

It's hard to believe that this is true. Assuming that the friends would feel honored by giving presents, the couple should have added a clause in the card asking those so inclined to give a donation to a pre=established charity.

Posted by: belle
on June 18, 2008 at 10:06 AM

21

It's hard to believe that this is true. Assuming that the friends would feel honored by giving presents, the couple should have added a clause in the card asking those so inclined to give a donation to a pre=established charity.

Posted by: belle
on June 18, 2008 at 10:06 AM

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That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. I told people who are coming that no gift is required.
I like stuff as much as the next person, but getting married isn't an opportunity to exploit your friends.

Posted by: Cindy
on June 18, 2008 at 9:06 AM

23

Do you guys actully think Mariah really cares if you get her a gift or not? She has the money to do what ever. I believe she didn't want all the attention. Just her, Nick and a few. People that are with you are not always for you. Just keep'in it real. And yes I would have brought her a gift out of love and understanding. Sometimes we need to stay out of other people's box and clean up our own. 1stLady

Posted by: Karen Gilbert
on June 18, 2008 at 9:06 AM

24

Ir doesn't matter if she is rich or not. No bride should expect presents from people not invited to the wedding. If they requested to give a gift that is one thing, but it is a "gift" (as in give), not an "expectation"!

Posted by: Lori Chambers
on June 18, 2008 at 7:06 AM

25

I do think that asking for gifts for a wedding and reception that you are not invited to is ridiculous. But, with that said, she can have as many parties, ceremonies , receptions, as she wants. If she wants to keep celebrating so be it. Just do it with some class.

Posted by: Marcy Heubert
on June 18, 2008 at 6:06 AM

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