Weddings - June 2007

I work with a girl who is getting married in September and everyone is telling her not to throw rice at the wedding. They drum up the same old myth that rice will kill birds dead, dead, dead!

Of course I laughed at this and showed her various places online that proves this is a myth.

I understand that ignorant people think that the birds eat the rice and it swells up causing them to rupture.

Of course this makes no sense because rice is a natural grain, birds eat it in the wild. Dog food also expands but dogs don't die from eating it. Corn expands but geese love to eat it and they drink alot of water.

So why do people think this? Is it just widespread ignorance?

2007-06-30 20:35:19 · 17 answers · asked by bartmcqueary 3

My husband's Father is getting married tomorrow for the 3rd time. How much should we give him? First of all I think he shouldnt be taking money from us bc its his child and we recently had a baby but if we have to give a gift I was just wondering what everyone thinks is a good amount.

2007-06-30 17:33:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

My good friend asked 3 girls to be bridesmaids. Myself, her other best friend, and her sister. She picked out the dresses (cute sundresses that we can wear again that were $110) which i thought were very reasonable priced to be bridesmaids dresses and super cute so we can wear them again. Now the other bridesmaid has decided "she doesnt need another bill" and "she wont spend that much on a dress she may not like" and "cant you pick a cheaper dress". I think this is horrible rude. She should NEVER have agreed if she didnt want to spend the money. this is also all we are being asked to buy!!! we can wear any shoes/hair do/anything. ive told my friend to forget the other girl and pick someone else. what do you think?

2007-06-30 17:31:21 · 16 answers · asked by MissLoriSunshine 2

My Matron of Honor and I have been best friends for as long as I can remember (we are 1st cousins as well) but we are very different. Honestly, we are about as opposite as two people can get. I was her Maid of Honor is her wedding so it has always been assumed that she would be the Matron of Honor in mine. Well, now we live in different towns, we hardly ever talk anymore, she is pregnate with her first child (it will be born 6 months before my wedding) and she is totally uninterested in my wedding at all. She is not what you would call a very happy person. Every time I bring up anything about the wedding she totally does not respond or she changes the subject. I really haven't asked her to be my Matron of Honor, but like I said, it has always been implied and I was her Maid of Honor. But I am starting to not want her to be. I feel that my Matron/Maid of Honor should be excited for me and willing to help me plan or at least be a little interested. What should I do?

2007-06-30 17:23:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

hello, i was wondering if anyone has a suggestion as to whats the best option for bridesmaid dresses, i dont want davids bridal, they dont have the style i am looking for, i am wearing ivory, and i want the girls to wear champange/taupe, w/a sash, i have the ruffles on my dress and i want the girls to have them on theirs mine is long and i am wanting tea length for them...please let me know if u have any suggetions

2007-06-30 17:14:50 · 9 answers · asked by Kayleighs Mommy 5

It was brought to my attention that wedding gifts are not required when you attend a wedding, but yet so many people buy them and become resentful when those few people don't buy them. Personally, since it is so expensive to have people come to your wedding, I would feel very uncomfortable not bringing a gift.

2007-06-30 17:13:10 · 19 answers · asked by kelly m 1

This is my wedding cake topper, I need pictures of cakes that would compliment the topper. I don't like the white frosting with it, it looks weird. I need some new ideas.

http://www.demdaco.com/images/335/26121_72_335.jpg

2007-06-30 15:39:05 · 12 answers · asked by I heart pineapple soda 3

Do you think it is selfish when wives choose to keep their maiden name instead of taking their husband's?

2007-06-30 15:34:55 · 36 answers · asked by Soccer Maniac 1

My husband and I had two gift registries for our wedding, both very reasonable, and yet I still ended up with 18 bowls, 2 hideous vases, and various items I have no use for or that are ugly.
I just don't understand why people think they know what we need and want better than we do!

2007-06-30 15:23:07 · 25 answers · asked by kelly m 1

I'm having a destination wedding. Only two ppl are coming. We have decided to have a reception when we return for everyone who could not make it. Will we still recieve gifts from ppl?

2007-06-30 15:09:56 · 13 answers · asked by lalacabore 2

Hello all,

I have a question that has been bugging me. There is this person I know that I work with, we have known each other for a few years. We get along great and really counted on each other for teamwork and getting the work done. Now here is the situation. I was invited to his bachelor party along with other people from work, and we had a good time.

But apparently he has sent out all his invitations to his upcoming wedding, and I did not get an invite. Maybe that's a normal situation, but here's the deal. He has sent out invites to other people in my work area, many of them aren't even on the same schedule or department as he is, and they haven't worked him as closely as I have.

Maybe I'm a bit too sensitive, but I do feel a bit insulted at this. I'm good enough to spend money to his bachelor party but not good enough to attend his wedding? What do you all think, and has anything similar happened to you?

2007-06-30 15:08:06 · 10 answers · asked by looozaur 2

I am just trying to figure out what I am going to do with my gown after the wedding. I am typically a sentimental person, so I am leaning toward saving it. But I know it will never get worn again,even if I have a daughter. I am sure she would want to choose her own.

What did you do with yours? Did you ever regret your decision?

2007-06-30 15:02:40 · 13 answers · asked by Proud Momma 6

We are planning a budget wedding (5k) and I'm not the least bit ashamed of it. Our families are split between Ohio and Texas and we are having the wedding in Ohio, the grooms hometown. First my family gripes because they can't afford to travel to Ohio. I know they can, but fine. We send out invites for a post-wedding reception in Texas for those that couldn't travel where a wedding video will be shown. Very informal at my grandpa's farm where my mom was married. Everybody accepts.

We can't afford to cater two receptions so the second informal reception is going to be potluck. When half my family found out it wasn't catered they have announced they won't attend since HTB's family got free food and it wasn't fair. The first reception will be getting very simple, cheap food, most homeade.

I wanted to vent and see if anybody else has a smiliar situation.

2007-06-30 14:40:13 · 18 answers · asked by pspoptart 6

I bought these toasting glasses for our wedding but they are not very "wedding like". Our colors are white and black and everything is very elegant and romantic. What do you think of these glasses?

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http://s207.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/anna_sfa/?action=view¤t=ToastingGlasses001.jpg

2007-06-30 13:55:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I previously asked a question regarding my fiance's mother's comment of "you don't need a big wedding, your brother only had 2 people at his".

Everyone took it as she is going to pay for it and I was then told I need to pay for my own wedding.

We're not going into debt over a wedding, but if my mom is helping out (poor).. why can't his parents help out (rich)? For a decent ceremony?

2007-06-30 13:16:20 · 17 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2

2007-06-30 13:02:46 · 10 answers · asked by DetailSpaz 3

he said something so disrespectful he not only disrespected himself and my fiance, but my family as well. Should I personally take him an invation and tell him that as much as I would like him to be there, if he plans on being disrespectful in any way at the wedding I prefer he not go?

2007-06-30 12:37:44 · 10 answers · asked by JESS 1

His bride used to be a heroine addict. People make mistakes. I then found out she had been a prostitute. I can forgive youthful discretions. But now I find out.....she voted for George Bush.

2007-06-30 12:37:21 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

Instead of throwing bird seeds or blowing bubbles on the bride & groom after the ceremony - what are some unique ideas you all have done or have seen?

What is the tradition behind this, anyhow?

2007-06-30 12:16:55 · 11 answers · asked by VetTech1016 3

Thank you guys for your advice, after thinking about it I decided it was a not so great idea, so now i'm looking for advice for a decent yet inexpensive wedding. Please give advice if your experienced and happily married. No negative comments please...thanks

2007-06-30 12:14:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

my husband and got married in one state, but the certificate is on a regular piece of printing paper, i just wanted something a bit more official looking to frame.
happily married, but just wanted to see if we can do that.
thanks

2007-06-30 11:03:14 · 4 answers · asked by bucklady 1

i want the wedding party to walk down the aisle to the music of bittersweet symphony but i dont know what it is called i dont want the words i just want the music what is it called?

2007-06-30 05:07:07 · 7 answers · asked by askittin01 1

Any suggestions on reception music? In particular, first dance, mother/son, father/daughter, wedding party, etc. No religious or country music please and nothing too common. There is no theme for the wedding. The couple, families, wedding party and friends are not necessarily formal or traditional. Music tastes are pretty eclectic. Of course, song selection would have to mean something to the couple, but all suggestions will be listened to, considered and appreciated. Thanks

2007-06-30 04:27:49 · 10 answers · asked by Amanda G 2

spend on a wedding ring/eng. ring and can someone pplz explain the difference and ya im totally lost on all this stuff

thanks

2007-06-29 23:59:41 · 16 answers · asked by eggbcn 1

My husband-to-be is not keen on inlaws being at wedding either but we are wondering with something as special as a wedding, should we invite them? They hate me and say so to my face and constantly tell my partner he should break it off with me. we've been together 7 years & have 3 kids but I'm not good enough according to them because I came from a family with no money. We are thinking more of the aunts & uncles on partners side who we definately want to invite and have a lot of respect for. They would like to see us invite the inlaws. We thought about marrying while on holidays then coming back for a BBQ, but still have the dilema of who and who not to invite. Also, partner has a brother & sister-in -law who are not nice people, definately not invited to the wedding. The inlaws would put the pressure on us to invite them as all the other brothers & sisters will be invited. MESSY! any helpful advice appreciated- thanks. dustmud.

2007-06-29 23:20:10 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1

My mother has always told me that my sister should be my maid of honor no matter what, because it is just what people do. Is this true? I do not even like my sister very much to be honest (you'd have to know her, so please don't think I am being rude?) I would really like for my best friend to be my MOH, but I know that my mom and sister would both be very upset. How do I explain this to my mother and sister??

2007-06-29 19:54:17 · 31 answers · asked by Kaylin 4

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2007-06-29 18:28:02 · 5 answers · asked by Aija 4

So I am the ultimate girlie girl, been called a princess since birth. I have always dreamed of having the big gown, bridesmaids, family ect. I also am realistic and know that I come from a family that isn't very well off. I don't want to put that burdain on them, and I don't want to be let down by the outcome. I have mentioned to a few people I think we should just JP it and they go into a total state of shock! What should I do. At this point I think I would be happy with either one! But it's like it lets people down that I would "settle"!

2007-06-29 18:14:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a couple of g/f's at one point of my life said you will be a bridesmaid at my wedding... that was a while ago and we aren't as close now. But they always remember. So far I have just dodged the ? all together but eventually I am going to have to say yes or no. How do I break it to people that I don't want them in it. I would love them as a guest though. I am just scarred that it will make people upset.

2007-06-29 18:10:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

About two years ago I was the MOH at my "best friends" wedding. Since then we have almost completely lost touch with each other. Part of me feels like I was in her wedding so its only right for me to ask her to be a part of mine. But at the same time another part of me, is saying you two aren't even close anymore. It's going to be a small wedding and I only want 3 bridemaids.

2007-06-29 18:05:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous