Weddings - January 2007

My father is one of those guys that wants a man to ask his permission to marry his daughter. I always thought that that would be fine, until recently. My boyfriend asked my dad's permission, and my dad said no...for the following reasons.

1. We don't go to church. (I was raised in a very religious family, and I've decided to stop going to church and give myself some time to discover what I believe. My parents HATE that.)

2. My boyfriend is overweight. (Personally, I think that my dad sees that my boyfriend is a better man than he is, and this is the only thing he can really find wrong with him.)

Now, I respect my father, but these reasons are silly. Regardless of his motivations, I believe that he is looking out for his own feelings rather than my well-being, which is the point of asking his permission. Because of this, I have decided to marry my boyfriend without my father's permission. (BTW we are both adults, living on our own). How do I break the news to my family

2007-01-19 10:28:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have looked in the obvious places. I need O and C in silver or Red.

2007-01-19 10:20:26 · 17 answers · asked by Elizabeth T 1

He has 4 grown children who I used to get along with just fine. However, the youngest (girl/24y/o) decided she hates me and doesn't want her dad to marry because she will get nothing when he dies. She hates me because I stopped giving her money. At the time she was living at home, trying to work. She cannot keep a job as she does not go more than a few days and calls in. She does not work, barely graduated high school (I put her in home school when she was 19) and has moved out with a BF of 1 month.

She cannot pay her rent because she refuses to work. Daddy has been paying for her share of the rent for 5 months including the money we both spent to get them into the apartment. Dad wants to shake her but he keeps giving in to her whining and repeated requests for money. He knows it is wrong but seems to think he needs to help her. Meanwhile, I have two grown children of my own, on their own, living with husbands, owning their own homes, etc. Quite the opposite of his children. His ex-wife and daughter tag team him about the daughter wanting money, please pay her phone bill, etc. The ex never worked either.

How can I get this to stop? I truly can't handle it. We’ve been together 5 years and he truly is my best friend. I think he feels guilty about the divorce, but his wife left him and left him with all of the children. The daughter in question was 5 at that time and was raised by him. She and I used to get along until I cut off the funds. Now I am just a fat B. Just so you know, none of her brothers or sister like her either. They all know how much she takes advantage of Dad. Dad knows it is wrong but somehow cannot be stronger than the continuous wanting of money. She told her dad she hates him. She gave him nothing for Christmas, but the mom got presents. She is rude, brings nothing to the table and just horrible to be around. HELP!

2007-01-19 10:17:10 · 13 answers · asked by Patti F 2

My fiance and are were going to eventually do the big wedding thing, but we've been engaged for a year now and my grandpa isn't going to make it much longer. He is closer to me then my dad so I really want him to be a part of my wedding day. I want to have a small wedding with our closest friends and family, literally our 4 best friends and under 40 family members. But, we do have a lot of friends to celebrate our marriage with. Would it be ok to have a big reception or party the weekend after we are married? It would be at our new large home which most people haven't seen but it's perfect for a party because of the large open floor plan. If we had it nicely catered and completely decked out and invited friends would this be acceptable? Will our friends be hurt they weren't there for the real wedding? Also, I say no registry because our friends aren't actually coming to our wedding, but my fiance and sisters say yes beacause they are gifts of celebration. Please help!!

2007-01-19 10:04:13 · 6 answers · asked by SpaceyLacey 2

My daughter is marrying a man that has not lived with his wife for many many years. I dont know why he never divorced but the first wedding date was cancelled because his divorce did not come thru in time, now 2months later, his divorce is again not finally and they are going to turn the reception into a commitment ceremony. I think that something is trying to tell them not to get married. My daughter has broken many hearts in the past and has always had a hard time telling the truth or being faithful. What are your thoughts. (she is in her late 30s he is in his early 40s)

2007-01-19 10:02:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so, what and how much are they expected to pay?

2007-01-19 09:44:53 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-19 09:42:27 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anyone know how much it cost to make a custom dress shirt please tell me the price and where can i arrange for it to be done maybe a popular store give the price so i will have an idea thanks

2007-01-19 09:30:30 · 2 answers · asked by bell 4

Im making my order of services but not sure what to include. Its a church wedding and i want it simple. I know it starts entrance of the bride but what comes after that. Obviously vows are in there somewhere and it has to inlcude lords prayer.
Help!

2007-01-19 09:18:50 · 4 answers · asked by hc27 1

I am a private person, and so is my guy, and we feel that the wedding is sacred, and there are people we arent going to want there at the church but know we should invite them to at least the reception, is that ok? We both have large enough families to have nearly 100 people at the church, but for the sake of some of the guests we are willing to allow these people to go to the reception where we wont have to mingle with them the entire night. I know a lot of people who would probably just show up to the reception anyways. How would you word that on invitation?

2007-01-19 09:17:52 · 15 answers · asked by overwhelmed85 3

was married before that we need permission from the pope to have the church blessing?

2007-01-19 09:14:49 · 13 answers · asked by sharon v 2

Anything I should know.

2007-01-19 09:14:32 · 3 answers · asked by amor1954 2

is it really nesasery to use flowers in a wedding and wat would u use it in

2007-01-19 09:13:31 · 9 answers · asked by Dreamer 02 2

we both have large famiies and lots of friends and not a lot of money. we were thinking of a 5:30 wedding followed by pictures then appetizers, drinks and dancing. i don't want to rip everyone off of a meal but i want the important people in my life to be there.

2007-01-19 09:09:55 · 26 answers · asked by bnannners 2

what colour scheme did you have and how did you incooperate it? did you have a theme? im looking for ideas

2007-01-19 08:31:38 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

My fiance and I have recently decided to forget about a huge ceremony right now, and to go away in March. We are from Springfield, MO. But, I read that there is a waiting period in Missouri, and you need to apply for a liscense a month in advance. So, we were planning on going to Eureka Springs, Arkansas to get married. Can we just get in the car and go, or what do we need to do first?

2007-01-19 08:18:08 · 8 answers · asked by Autumn 3

i was just curious to know, what type of ring do i get for my fiance? he works in collision repair...and paints cars and all that good stuff...........the thing is he wants a really nice ring, but hes scared he messes it up at work,,,what do i do

2007-01-19 08:12:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am getting married in the summer and we are planning a garden wedding ceremony. We have a Harpist who will play at the start of the ceremony and may play during the ceremony if we wish. It is traditional to have hymns during a ceremony, however we are a little unsure if hymns would work outside. I was wondering if you could offer any suggestions that we may be able to incorporate into our ceremony in the garden. Thank you for your time. Kind Regards.

2007-01-19 08:02:21 · 5 answers · asked by Linda R 1

There is a misunderstanding here. The real owner of this account (which is me, the one typing this message) is not the same person who is writng stuff about fiance's. She is my friend and had asked me if she can use my account in order to express her grief in a different and secretive way. I am 18 and she is 27. She is changing her real identity as she can express herself better. I hope this clears up the confusion and thanks for all of your advice. This will really help my friend.

2007-01-19 07:58:48 · 23 answers · asked by peek-a-boo 1

I want to get something engraved on my fiance's wedding ring, but I don't know what to say. I have a few ideas, but I'd like more. Help please?

2007-01-19 07:54:40 · 16 answers · asked by CrazdSquirel 3

We are planning on hosting (we pay) the bar for Beer, Wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. I know some people would like to have mixed drinks, so I'm wondering how tacky would it be to have the hard liquor be non-host (guest pay)? Or should we just leave out the option entirely?

2007-01-19 07:45:23 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

At the reception when the wedding party is introduced and walks into the room, I do not want to walk in and be introduced with my ex-wife. Is is appropriate to walk in with my girlfriend of 14 months and be introduced that way? Although we are not engaged, we are planning on getting married but want to wait until my daughter is marrried so not to rain on her parade.

2007-01-19 07:40:01 · 17 answers · asked by Mark 1

i am by his side 100% and he knows this im just lokking for someone that could help me understand more. i tell him all da time that i am proud of him and his is going to make a great marine. and i am sure to tell him everyday how much i love him and im not going anywhere im going to be rite here when he comes home!!!!

2007-01-19 07:34:48 · 9 answers · asked by trish w 1

colour red

2007-01-19 07:11:15 · 14 answers · asked by angelpinkkel 1

2007-01-19 06:52:00 · 14 answers · asked by apryl74 2

yellow. I know this is normal over time for white gold to fade to yellow and people get them "re dipped" but this ring is practically brand new!? Its 14K white gold. What does this mean?

2007-01-19 06:46:30 · 22 answers · asked by Christines256 3

I am completely lost when it comes to this. For our reception, there is a price per plate. The hall provides the food, and gratuity is left to our discretion. I have done a little research, and the most common way to tip is so much per waiter (they say that most places have gratuity added into the contract, but ours doesn't). Unfortunately, I do not know how many waiters we are having. Any input would be appreciated, whether you have had a reception at a place like this or you work at one. I just need to know how much I should leave. Thanks to everyone in advance.

2007-01-19 06:43:58 · 14 answers · asked by ifernnick 2

I was about to get married with the guy i have loved for 8 years.
Everything was planned. From the church where we are about to tie knots down to the gown that i was about to wear. I avoided all the beliefs when it comes to wedding like wearing your gown beforew the wedding day. Before, all i could imagine is how happy we will be since we can be together forever but now, all i am thinking is how am i gonna cope up with the loss of my fiance. He died the night before our wedding because his friend stabbed him in the heart. That guy was a sudden drug-addict. My fiance's death and memory keeps on hunting me. This friend of his was the guy i dumped 4 years before i met my fiance. Is there anything i can do to gain some peace not only for myself but also for the death of my fiance. I don't even know now how to deal with life. Feels like im useless and incomplete without him...

2007-01-19 06:43:08 · 14 answers · asked by peek-a-boo 1

2007-01-19 06:41:24 · 7 answers · asked by Cold In Canada 1

Is is appropriate to ask a friend to walk me down the aisle, since my dad doesn't want to do it?

2007-01-19 06:36:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous