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Quick story. During the summer (between my freshman and sophomore years of college), I took a trip to Atlanta to party for the weekend. Although I was just 19, My step-brother pulled a few strings, and got me into a club (Esso I think). Since it was Atlanta, I figured I had to wear my best so I put on my Tommy Hilfiger polo, best jeans, and Timberlands thinking I was “fresh.” When we arrived to the club, my step-brother’s line brother pulled me aside and said “dude, this is Atlanta. You can’t dress like that. We wear slacks, a nice shirt, and nice shoes.”
When I got back to Mobile, I immediately purchased a new set of clothes. He never had to say another word to me on this issue [disregard that I only t-shirts these days].
The point that I’m trying to make is that many times good people just don’t know something until somebody tells them. It is only to make them better.
I hate that I have to write this, but things are getting out of hand, and this has been bothering me for a few days. It even caused me not to sleep well last night. The majority of what you’ll read below is common sense or could have been gleaned from actually reading.
If this stuff hurts, say “ouch” and learn from it. I’m just trying to make sure your Homecoming Weekend doesn’t suck.
Entry to the Crown Royal Affair & Ciroc Luxury Lounge is by Guest List Only
The only way to be admitted to these events was to RSVP for them on their individual event pages on digitalguestlist.com. Period.
You will NOT be admitted if you:
Please do not show up and attempt to enter. It will be a waste of your time, you’ll get embarrassed, and you’ll cause problems for everyone else.
This also means that if your friends are on the guest list and you are not, then you canNOT enter with them. Tough luck. Travel in smaller packs. Again, govern yourself accordingly.
How do you know if your RSVP is valid? It would have been plainly obvious when you submitted it.
An RSVP is Valid For One Person Only
It does not mean it is valid for you and your friend. Each person must RSVP individually. Pretty simple concept to grasp.
Entry Is Not Guaranteed
If you are one of the lucky people to get on the guest list, your job isn’t done. Your entry is NOT guaranteed. Please arrive early to give yourself a better chance of being admitted. Entry is granted on a first come, first serve basis (unless we have too much of one gender in the event).
You May Attend Only One Event
I discussed this last week. Although you may be on the guest lists for both events, you may only attend one event. These events are a privilege – not a right. Heck, they’re free. If you are still upset, get over yourself. Read more about this issue here.
Dress Code: Look The Part
As the homey J Carter would say: look the part – don’t get embarrassed at the door. For more on the acceptable attire, click here.
Don’t Ask For Me at The Door
This also means that you shouldn’t employ any of the following methods to gain entry:
Quite simply, I won’t respond.
People, help me help you out by following the rules. If so, you’ll have an awesome time. Please forward this message to your friends before your Homecoming sucks.
Did I miss anything?
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’nuff said, great post!
Although I will miss my alma mater’s Homecoming this year, I did attend last year’s Homecoming Young Alumni event, which was nice because right after there was a party pretty close to the venue. I appreciate you writing this article! This needs to be the standard for all events. I had long ago grown weary of travelling 1000 miles to homecoming to stand in line after I’ve RSVP’d and shown up early, only for a bunch of “well-connected” folks to get into the club ahead of everyone else.
I didn’t know I could not attend both parties…I’m glad I won’t be embarrassed now. Glad I read this—yet I will look the part though–Guaranteed. LOL
Glad you letting people know, but unfortunately somebody will still be embarassed. Lol at read before your homecoming sucks, perfect title for this post.