Basket Cases

June 16th, 2009

Please refer to awkward rule #326 and add a dash of #164: Use of thumb in expressive manner.

(submitted by Jenica)

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129 Responses to “Basket Cases”

  1. Axeswe says:

    Is she wearing flip-flops?

  2. Cloud says:

    It’s like some screwed up Alice in Wonderland nightmare.

  3. Melissa says:

    So far, so good! Its only when it starts to get hot that one must wonder where this hand basket is going exactly..

  4. That Guy says:

    Are those flip-flops on her feet?!?!?!

    • Camille says:

      Yes, she is definitely wearing flip-flops on her wedding day !

      • El Pee says:

        It’s a common thing in weddings these days for the bride and bridesmaids to wear flip-flops post-ceremony. I was just at a wedding at which the entire bridal party ditched their heels for flip-flops in the limo ride from the wedding to the reception itself. It’s a bit odd, but is just how things work these days.

        • Dave says:

          My mom got some plain white tennies and decorated them for my sister to wear at her reception. This was 1998, apparently flips have taken over.

  5. Amy K says:

    Mmmmm… Thumbelina finally met her match!

  6. janeslee says:

    Sore feet so flip flops maybe yes but at least take them off for the photos!

  7. Brambler says:

    At weddings, you really want to go all out. Flowers, giant baskets… footwear…

  8. wvufan says:

    A basket that size is the Easter Bunny’s worst nightmare! Plus…Mr. Blackwell rolls over in grave at the sight of flip flops with wedding dress.

  9. Marielle says:

    This is actually a cute picture and pretty hilarious. They clearly have a sense of humor.

  10. Kevin K says:

    “Honey, what colour are your flip flops going to be?

    ……perfect, I’ll find a tie so that we match.”

  11. Samael says:

    the wedding of two leprechauns

  12. Hamster says:

    Worst Easter basket ever.

  13. kim says:

    I so want to put them in my office for the moments of doubt…

  14. sara says:

    They don’t look awkward. Just as if they’re having a bit on physically incomfortable fun.

  15. sara says:

    Love her flip flops though.

  16. Dorothy says:

    It puts the lotion in the basket

    It put the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again

  17. Bonnie says:

    Maybe the couple has a sense of humor but…..wow what was this photographer thinking???

  18. Jayme Weber says:

    When they have their first child they should have a family portrait in the same basket.

    • Lizzen says:

      LOL! And then maybe they can have one of those nude-and-holding-the-belly precious moments for a pre-baby family photo. Or be curled up in the basket together (still nude), Anne Geddes-style.

  19. Amice says:

    I don’t understand everyone’s fixation on the flip-flops; THEY’RE SITTING IN A GIANT BASKET!!!!

  20. Chris Thompson says:

    Hmm. Wedding day. Handbasket. We’re going to hell in a *blank*.

    Somewhere in there is a joke.

  21. SeƱor_Citizen says:

    See if you can keep a straight face when you’re sitting on a pile of last Easter’s Cadbury Creme Eggs. Impossible.

  22. Suze says:

    Where are they going and is that considered a HANDBASKET???

  23. Jess says:

    Aww this is kinda cute..maybe we cna hope she put the flip flops on after the wedding?
    but its a cute picture

  24. Marti says:

    I am a photographer and I see flip flops with wedding dresses about 50% of the time. I don’t like it, but they want to be comfortable!

    • JerseyPam says:

      Marti, what’s the percentage on flip flops, wedding dresses and handbaskets?

    • Lizzen says:

      I’ve also seen sneakers and (ugh) Converse All Stars. What are we supposed to think? “Oh, you’re so punk rock, wearing your Converse with your wedding dress and tux! urask8rboi/grrl fur shure!”

  25. Amy says:

    Looks like another cheesy pose staple from the photographer. “I’m telling you, brides LOVE these things!”

    If you’ve ever worn wedding shoes (i.e., been the bride or a bridesmaid), you will understand why flip flops are the best choice.

  26. Joel says:

    This may be my favorite of your photos. Kudos to them for embracing the crazy. And I mean that in the best possible way. Seriously. Sorta makes me want to have one of these done myself.

    Really, as opposed to so many of these that are just plain creepy (which, in this case, I mean in the bad way) and awful (but funny), this is sweet and cute. Yeah, and I think the flip-flops are perfect.

  27. Mary says:

    Holy Moses!

  28. WP says:

    I think this is cute! Pity she forgot about her flip-flops…

  29. Mace says:

    I like the pic. Kinda cute. Just wish that we weren’t looking at the bottom of their feet.

  30. Mace says:

    And they have to be the worst fake smiles ever.

  31. Cheesewhiz says:

    Aw, thanks Mom!!! I always wanted an awkward wedding cake topper in my basket! BEST. EASTER. EVER!!!

  32. Tim says:

    OK, all together now: “Do you have the time to listen to them whine…”

    Also, note that not only does his tie match the flip-flops…the bouquet does, too. Now THAT’s planning!

  33. Laura says:

    Their smiles are uncomfortably awkward…

  34. Rachel says:

    I am a wedding coordinator, and I have to say, this tops most “Hey! Let’s be unique!” photo ideas. I think it’s cute :) As for the flip flops…most brides have them and provide them for the ladies in their wedding party, so everyone can dance comfortably at the reception. I’ve yet to see them worn at the ceremony though.

    • Kathy says:

      I wore flip-flops during my entire wedding ceremony and nobody noticed until I pointed them out (My dress was floor length anyways). They were nice looking white ones, with pearls that matched my dress. I figured it was my day, I might as well be comfortable!

  35. mrsmarvel says:

    Where are we going and why are we in this handbasket?

  36. JoMama says:

    I just wanna know where the photographer found a basket large enough to fit two grown ups….and how did the bride get in there with a giant wedding dress on?

  37. lololola says:

    i’d like to know who else has a handbasket this size. please!

  38. D-Mo says:

    Wedding photo from “Little People Big World”

  39. appleonia says:

    Her uncomfortable smile is my favorite part of the awkwardness.

    • Gourd says:

      I find her genuine. His, on the other hand he looks like he’s trying to convinve himself.

      “Yeah Vince, this was a good idea A GOOD IDEA now give a thumbs up to provie it to yourself. Yes! Oh, look, she’s doing a thumbs up too! That means SHE thinks it’s a good idea! Yay! Getting married was a GOOD IDEA!”

  40. Bill says:

    I’d fire the photographer for gross negligence – where’s the matching compound bow????

  41. Cyrus says:

    good lord man. have some damn dignity!!!

  42. monjakavala says:

    I am wondering as well where the heck they got a basket that size?? And what made them want to crawl in it and take wedding pics???

  43. jro says:

    Somewhere there’s a baby riding around in the back of a limosine…

  44. mark says:

    It took Jenica 8 months to weave a giant basket but the smiles on their face and their thumbs in the air made it all worth it.

  45. Madeline says:

    What is going on here? Why do I know all the people in the pictures?

  46. EvilBetty says:

    Forced to eject when their hot air balloon becomes a target for compound bow enthusiasts the happy couple make a successful emergency landing.

  47. Karin says:

    Maybe they got married Easter weekend? It would be hilarious (and not awkward) if that were the case.

  48. Vickie says:

    Maybe the bottom of HER flip-flops should have said “Help me!”

  49. Maya B. says:

    I know that weddings can cause some people to be basket cases, but…

  50. Becca says:

    Is it just me or does the bride look like Geena Davis? I like the flip flops and how they match her flowers and the grooms tie! Great pic!

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