Weddings - April 2007

2007-04-14 11:35:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in the planning stages of my wedding and it just amazes me how people act about weddings. The word "wedding" is almost like a full moon or something. It makes people crazy!
Everyone feels the need to give ideas and then they get offended if you dont use them. Everyone takes what you decide personally, like its an attack on them.
Sorry but my wedding decisions are based on what my fiance and I want, they arent revenge tactics against anybody!!! But I swear people think they are!!!
Personally, I could care less what any of my family members/friends or future children did with their weddings, because its none of my business. It should be about the couple who are getting married only. I would never tell people what to do. But I seem to be in the minority.
I've even heard people say "weddings are about family", well no - arent they about 2 people starting their lives together?
I just think society has some f-ed up priorities.

2007-04-14 11:26:44 · 12 answers · asked by snailysnal 4

m marrying my gf in july but my family really want me to think it out. is 22 too young?

2007-04-14 11:15:30 · 49 answers · asked by Aaron E 1

my fiance and i are thinking we're going to spend about $8500-$9000 on our wedding/reception...

my dad thinks we're spending outrageously- but we've told him we don't expect him to pay for it all, and that we're happy to receive whatever he wants to contribute, no matter the amount. we have no problem saving up and paying for any or all of our wedding, but my dad's pride will be hurt if he doesn't foot most of the bill. how do i make him feel differently? he's also worried about my fiance's parents feeling like they'll have to cover whatever he doesn't.

and are we really spending THAT much for a wedding? i thought the avg cost of a wedding was like $20,000+ or something?

2007-04-14 11:12:04 · 28 answers · asked by jj 2

hay, does any one know how much a limo ride costs? who is chesp? let me know everything about limos.
thanks.

2007-04-14 10:49:43 · 5 answers · asked by board 1

Just to clarify, I love my fiance. I want to marry him... but the wedding itself has turned into a monster and I hate it. Every aspect of it seems to evoke some sort of crappy opinion from one person or another... and my intended has the uncanny ability to come up with an opinion weeks after I have asked him for one and made a decision because his first answer was "I don't know... do what you want."

The moral of this story is that I'm starting to feel really guilty about having the desire to just stop planning and maybe not even have the stupid wedding and I just wanted to see if anyone else had felt this way...

2007-04-14 10:49:26 · 21 answers · asked by krystalinereality 2

I am planning a bachelorette party for my friend's wedding, in which I am a bridesmaid. I would love to get some feedback on some good decoration ideas, and where to get cheap supplies. I am looking for things like plastic martini glasses and so forth and also need some ideas for unique (but inexpensive) party favors and game ideas. There more you ideas you have to share the better! The only idea the bride gave me was the she likes pink and plaid (???), there rest is up to me (and you all!) Thanks so much!

2007-04-14 10:41:07 · 9 answers · asked by ? 4

Hi everyone... I am planning a wedding for May of 2008... I know its still a while away... but i was wondering if you all had any input on a good "first dance" song for my hysband and I ????

It will have to be slow... and hopefully country!
thanx!
= )

2007-04-14 10:33:55 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a forecloure property,house,
in Mexican community.
I try to rent it out,my next door nerbghour,a
Mexican family,keep throw away some trush on his front yard,looks bad and dirty,kill my protential good renter,how can I handle that?

2007-04-14 09:19:55 · 10 answers · asked by xueying z 1

She refuses to carry on the tradition to wear my wedding dress. It's customary the daughter wears her mothers dress.

What can I do to convince her to wear it? It's gorgeous beyond belief!

http://www.ruggedelegantliving.com/a/images/Gretzky.1988.Wedding.jpg

2007-04-14 08:28:12 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi! I have a situation, and I'd be interested in getting other people opinion. Parents of my girlfriend called me and demanded to be invited for the wedding on the grounds that they are my parents' friends. The truth is that they were friends three years ago, but now they would only congratulate each other on birthdays over the phone. They haven't even seen each other for the last three years. My girlfriend, who now lives in a different state, was planning on attending the wedding. At least she was planning on prior to her parents' call. Now I'm concerned that she won't be if I won't invite her parents. I really don't feel like I want to see people who have nothing to do with my family and just want to use the wedding as a chance to show off.
The situation is that I don't want to break up with my girlfriend, but don't want to invite her parents especially after their phone call. What do you think about this? Do you think it's a fair enough game to call and make such demands?

2007-04-14 06:51:57 · 7 answers · asked by landish 1

I met someone in Internet, he say he is from Oregon and he is in Africa working, I live in Canada and he wants to come to see me, and formalize the relation, how I can know that it is real or is a farce, where I can investigate or what questions i must ask him to be sure more of not coming across of any bad person. it sounds very specially and I am falling in love I would not like to be cheated please help me to be able to do the correct thing.

2007-04-14 06:15:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

aqua & white or...
aqua & creme

2007-04-14 03:04:35 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having my rehearsal/dinner the night before my wedding (my wedding is on 07-07-07) there are about 45 people that will be at the rehearsal/dinner, and I have heard that you give the gifts at the rehearsal. Out of the 45, 23 are getting gifts. (11 are the children that are in the wedding-all children included in the wedding are getting gifts, along with all the adults in the wedding). so basically half are getting gifts, and the other half aren't. All the children are getting gifts, so the jelously thing between children we don't have to worry about. So what are some suggestions, for appropriate times to give the people in the wedding gifts?
additional note: to those that are rude, or feel that this is a stupid question, please don't waste my time by answering, all others, thank you for your suggestions! have a good day!

2007-04-14 02:46:08 · 14 answers · asked by Stephanie 1

We're going to have the big froofy traditional wedding. It makes them very happy, I'm not paying and it is really only one day, so before the advice to do what I want, I want to put the needs of others above my own wishes.

Well, the problem is, I suppose, I may be a bit of an introvert and despise the idea of all this attention seeking bridal behavour. It's not because I'm shy or anxious around my family or his or with large groups of people. I'm just not interested. At family gatherings and weddings I usually sit quietly and throw in a quick witted remark here and there, but am almost always quite bored by these events.

I know I cannot just sit at my table, looking bored and ignoring the guests.. I do need to know, what is expected of me? How much socialising must I do? Can I get away with a few words to the most boring of relatives or must I endure conversation? I need to look as if I'm enjoying myself and avoid percieved rudeness. This is for familial happiness, not my own.

2007-04-13 20:44:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

How long should you wait, after getting engaged, to get married? I've been with my man for a little over a year and a half and he proposed and I said yes, so how long should we wait? We don't want a church wedding..we want to just get married in a lawyer's office or judge's chamber with a couple of close friends or family members.

2007-04-13 20:24:25 · 8 answers · asked by melissa_53105 3

I have started to make edding plans but I'm not even engaged he hasn't ever bought me jewelry but we're serious does this seem too desperate

2007-04-13 20:11:19 · 10 answers · asked by janie p 2

I'm decent with a machine and I've already talked with the people at the crafts store. I adjusted my foot to a specialty one and even bought the solveey stuff you pin the tulle between. It's STILL not helping. I really want to machine stitch a pattern. does anyone have any experience with this?

2007-04-13 17:08:16 · 7 answers · asked by Kati B 3

I need some ideas for gifts for my bridesmaid's and groomsman. I only have 2 girls but neither of them are really girly which is why I'm so stuck on what to get them as a gift. My 3rd girl is a junior bridesmaid and is only 13...Any suggestions??
For men???

2007-04-13 17:00:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know this is may be a popular date and I think normally people will send it out about 6-8months prior. Should I send it out over a year or a year? What? Help!!

2007-04-13 16:04:48 · 9 answers · asked by TB 2

1. Why has the bride's family traditionally expected to pay for practically the entire wedding (except for the liquor, which the groom covers)?

2. Why does the bride's dress cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, while the groom only needs to rent a tux? Couldn't wedding dresses be cheaper? I mean, really, it's only cloth and fabric.

3. Could anyone take the typical wedding, calculate ALL the costs, and determine the total amount of $ that the groom (or his family) pays versus the total amount of $ that the bride (or her family) pays?

2007-04-13 15:47:03 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sister is a real tomboy and she isn't too thrilled about the idea of dressing up for the wedding, (she hasn't said this but she's my sister, i know her) Is it wrong for me not to have her as a bridesmaid? i want my bridesmaids to be enthusiastic and happy, and i'm not sure if i'll get that from my sister, who don't get me wrong is happy for me but like i said she's not a dress up be infront of people person. I just don't want to break some unwritten rule and neglect to ask her to be a bridesmaid...and if she is a bridesmaid, is it wrong to have my best friend as my maid of honor instead of my sister?

2007-04-13 15:34:19 · 31 answers · asked by teeny tiny KT 2

2007-04-13 15:34:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-13 14:14:48 · 6 answers · asked by GENEVIEVE J 1

We would like to have something outdoors or close to it. ( No beaches) Maybe in a garden. It has to be in N. California so we are looking into places like Napa or Lake Tahoe areas ( driving distance from San Francisco). Its short notice but going to a chapel, vegas or the courthouse are out of the question. ( and no I am not pregnant )

2007-04-13 13:20:07 · 11 answers · asked by Lovelee 2

My husband and I just got married on April 6th--one week ago today. I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions on how he can get used to wearing his ring. He said it feels uncomfortable and he keeps taking it off and putting it back on. I'm afraid he's going to lose it. He has never worn jewelry before so that's why it feels weird to him. I'm wondering if anybody had this experience and what did you do?

2007-04-13 12:50:48 · 30 answers · asked by hailesellase 3

so were getting married and the love of my life is in the service currently serving in iraq and we dont know whether he should wear the uniform the weeding day i mean yes is like so classic every military soldier wears there uniform and yes we are so very proud of serving america..so we have no idea if we should represent america or just simple groom in black please give us your suggestions..thanxs so much..

2007-04-13 12:37:07 · 48 answers · asked by moreno 1

asking guests for money as a wedding gift

2007-04-13 11:53:19 · 62 answers · asked by shazbust 1

Men or women? I don't care. Guys, if you wear a wedding band, do you always leave it on? Ladies, do you always leave yours on?

I'm just curious. I don't usually wear rings, and I find that my hands swell in the morning. Plus, I have crazy hair, so I'm not sure that wearing a ring in shower is a good idea.

(Getting ready for him to pop the question! I've heard whispers! So excited!)

2007-04-13 11:39:07 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-13 11:39:01 · 20 answers · asked by i_can_be_your_hero 4