Spring break cruise coordination drama—do I just drop it?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Can they jsut buy their own shirt? So it's just hawaiin shirt night? And some people match and others don't and life goes on.

They could, but it defeats the purpose and they’ll look out of place in the photo.

This is so tacky. Cruises are bad enough, but matching outfits. Come on. Just let it go. People are trying to be nice and don't want to hurt your feelings, but they don't want to be dressed up like 3 year olds.

NP, but haven’t you seen this? All the men enter the room and realize their wives put them all in the same shirt. It’s really cute and makes for a fun photo op. Lighten up! You sound like you’d be one of the loud naysayers.

You gotta be trolling. This the worst FB Mormon wife nonsense I've ever seen on social media.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:One thousand percent drop it. It's just such busy and unnecessary work.

I’d like to avoid dropping it because it could still be fun and most are on board. I also feel like making a grand declaration now would invite just as much drama. Is there a tactful way to do either, and avoid added drama?

If most people are on board and do it the others will look dumb!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can they jsut buy their own shirt? So it's just hawaiin shirt night? And some people match and others don't and life goes on.

They could, but it defeats the purpose and they’ll look out of place in the photo.

This is so tacky. Cruises are bad enough, but matching outfits. Come on. Just let it go. People are trying to be nice and don't want to hurt your feelings, but they don't want to be dressed up like 3 year olds.

NP, but haven’t you seen this? All the men enter the room and realize their wives put them all in the same shirt. It’s really cute and makes for a fun photo op. Lighten up! You sound like you’d be one of the loud naysayers.

You gotta be trolling. This the worst FB Mormon wife nonsense I've ever seen on social media.

These are people who say things like "hubby" and "the hubs" without irony.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One thousand percent drop it. It's just such busy and unnecessary work.

I’d like to avoid dropping it because it could still be fun and most are on board. I also feel like making a grand declaration now would invite just as much drama. Is there a tactful way to do either, and avoid added drama?

If most people are on board and do it the others will look dumb!

Not really how it works...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can they jsut buy their own shirt? So it's just hawaiin shirt night? And some people match and others don't and life goes on.

They could, but it defeats the purpose and they’ll look out of place in the photo.

This is so tacky. Cruises are bad enough, but matching outfits. Come on. Just let it go. People are trying to be nice and don't want to hurt your feelings, but they don't want to be dressed up like 3 year olds.

NP, but haven’t you seen this? All the men enter the room and realize their wives put them all in the same shirt. It’s really cute and makes for a fun photo op. Lighten up! You sound like you’d be one of the loud naysayers.

You gotta be trolling. This the worst FB Mormon wife nonsense I've ever seen on social media.

These are people who say things like "hubby" and "the hubs" without irony.

Who are you people? I don't know anyone who says either of the above or people who haven't heard of this? Some of you are completely out of touch.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can they jsut buy their own shirt? So it's just hawaiin shirt night? And some people match and others don't and life goes on.

They could, but it defeats the purpose and they’ll look out of place in the photo.

This is so tacky. Cruises are bad enough, but matching outfits. Come on. Just let it go. People are trying to be nice and don't want to hurt your feelings, but they don't want to be dressed up like 3 year olds.

NP, but haven’t you seen this? All the men enter the room and realize their wives put them all in the same shirt. It’s really cute and makes for a fun photo op. Lighten up! You sound like you’d be one of the loud naysayers.

You gotta be trolling. This the worst FB Mormon wife nonsense I've ever seen on social media.

These are people who say things like "hubby" and "the hubs" without irony.

Who are you people? I don't know anyone who says either of the above or people who haven't heard of this? Some of you are completely out of touch.

I'm sorry, was this supposed to be a dig? Like for those of us who aren't on social media or don't have friends who wear matching clothes we're supposed to feel stupid for being out of touch? Are you for real?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Can they jsut buy their own shirt? So it's just hawaiin shirt night? And some people match and others don't and life goes on.

They could, but it defeats the purpose and they’ll look out of place in the photo.

This is so tacky. Cruises are bad enough, but matching outfits. Come on. Just let it go. People are trying to be nice and don't want to hurt your feelings, but they don't want to be dressed up like 3 year olds.

NP, but haven’t you seen this? All the men enter the room and realize their wives put them all in the same shirt. It’s really cute and makes for a fun photo op. Lighten up! You sound like you’d be one of the loud naysayers.

You gotta be trolling. This the worst FB Mormon wife nonsense I've ever seen on social media.

These are people who say things like "hubby" and "the hubs" without irony.

Who are you people? I don't know anyone who says either of the above or people who haven't heard of this? Some of you are completely out of touch.

I'm sorry, was this supposed to be a dig? Like for those of us who aren't on social media or don't have friends who wear matching clothes we're supposed to feel stupid for being out of touch? Are you for real?

Yes, you should feel stupid. I don't think some of you still even get the point. It's like explaining something to an 87 yr old who won't turn her hearing aids on. Yet you have big opinions about this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would just say something like "I know its hard to coordinate everyone in such a big group. For the people who want to participate, use the link I sent. If you prefer not to, that's totally fine. Can't wait to catch up with everyone." And, then leave it alone. Don't respond again to any message about the shirt.

+1 This is the way to go.

[Anonymous]

Please keep at it OP and report back. Nothing like a vaca drama thread on here.

[Anonymous]

This is really some midwestern Jessica starbucks pink drink $*@# but to each their own.

My husband would be incredibly resistant to wearing an ill-fitting Hawaiian shirt that I picked out for him, but to be fair, this is a vacation scenario that we would never find ourselves in (big family reunion cruise).

Best of luck to you guys.

[Anonymous]

Oink

[Anonymous]

The more you keep texting the group about this, the more forced and less fun it becomes. You’ve told them the plan and you’ve linked to the shirt—NOW LET IT DROP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The only person labeling this as drama is you. Get an AI program that inserts the shirts you want. Let everyone enjoy a night out. Enjoy your picture. Done.

Don’t alter photos to clothe your relatives or others in something they didn’t choose. My husband would hate this shirt thing, would not participate, and if you photoshopped and posted him in said shirt he would be livid.

[Anonymous]

I can’t even get extended family to coordinate or at least wear solid colors for professional portraits. Let it go. People don’t care that much about cool pics as you do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is really some midwestern Jessica starbucks pink drink $*@# but to each their own.

My husband would be incredibly resistant to wearing an ill-fitting Hawaiian shirt that I picked out for him, but to be fair, this is a vacation scenario that we would never find ourselves in (big family reunion cruise).

Best of luck to you guys.

absolutely!