Weddings - August 2007

My partner and I are finally getting married next year (2008) after being together for 12 and a half years.....we are paying for it ourselves so we only have around £5000-£6000 to spend.....does anyone know of an ideal venue/hotel in Birmingham or surrounding areas where we can have the wedding ceremony and reception, that isn't going to cost an arm and a leg? Any ideas would be very much appreciated, thank you :o)

2007-08-24 01:24:17 · 9 answers · asked by angel-d-lite 2

The state is Missouri and the county is Buchanan. I'm looking for the most detailed answer!

2007-08-23 22:39:44 · 10 answers · asked by Temptation 3

My ex hubby MIA now wants to see me and my son?
My hubby and I were 2gether for 5 yrs..and was hooked on crack after his mom passed away...

I got pregnant, he was MIA, saw our son when he was 1 month, dissapeared, never supported me in any way, and got shipped off to another country by his parents..

Now 6 yrs has passed, he decides to call me and says "hey"..

I was shocked and p*ssed off, surprised and then I hung up...

What should I do now? Please advice..
My son has never seen his dad, but has a great family established already consisting of my mom, dad, 3 bros...

2007-08-23 19:57:06 · 11 answers · asked by contessa 4

I am not married so don't bite my head off! I went to one wedding when i was a kid (i'm in my 20's now)...i always wonder these things:

1. are the parents of bride or groom still expected to pay for the wedding or is that old fashioned?

2. when u send invitation to whomever do u always assume they will bring a guest/date or is the invite just for 1 person? do people ever go to weddings alone?

3. okay, after the couple leave the reception and go to lets say Hawaii for honeymoon - do they leave right away? does she wear her dress on the plane, to the hotel lol...

4. kids - can u have a wedding with all adults? what about guests that have kids - do u have to invite them?

5. do u have to have open bar? is it tacky n' cheap if you don't?

6. maid of honor - is her dress supposed to be different from the other bridesmaids? how do u choose maid of honor I have 1 older sis and 2 female best friends

7. is every 1 invited to the wedding invited to the reception
lol - thanks

2007-08-23 18:18:27 · 27 answers · asked by camillabrightside 4

Me and my fiance would love to know someone help me it would be an honer if you could help me.

2007-08-23 17:52:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am so mad and upset. I just found this out tonight and I feel is way to riduculous! AND rude of them to have it the same day as us. We mailed our save the dates months ago and they received one to. And now I hear that they chose to have their wedding on the same day as ours?! We really feel that it is on purpose for whatever reason because their wedding was suppose to be in December of 2008 and hmmm....for some reason moved it up a couple months to April. We just couldn't beleive that they would do this to us. We are family why would you pick to have your wedding the same day? And they knew our wedding date months ago. Please tell me what you all think of this? There is 365 days in a year and they happen to choose our wedding date. Shouldn't we be angry at them? Now we don't know whos coming to ours and who will go to theirs instead. Which really doesn't matter that much though I guess. I will be happy with having the people who care at our wedding that wants to be there.

2007-08-23 17:31:59 · 15 answers · asked by TJ 4

My ex and I get along as long as his wife isn't around and have been divorced for approx. 22 yrs. She's just not a nice person as I met her before we were divorced.
My son & his fiance had a co-ed Bridal Shower and the ex-husbands wife tried to start something with me before it started. I went to say Hi and she did her snitty stuck up look. I let it go.
Later she went up to my mother and offered to help pay for the rehearsal dinner--that ticked me off because she didn't come to me and only my mother and husband know my feelings on that. It's already taken care of.
My worry and grant I may not need to do the worrying but, I'm so afraid that she'll start something at the rehearsal dinner or the day of the wedding. I try to watch everything when around her but are there any other suggestions that might take away some of this anxiety?

2007-08-23 15:59:46 · 22 answers · asked by Mignon F 5

My good friend/co-worker is getting married next weekend. I know her family has spent a lot of money on the dinner, etc. It is going to be in Savannah. ( about 5 hours from where I live.) The hotel and gas is so expensive.(mainly the hotel) and I just maxed out my credit card on car repairs. I would hate to upset her, but if I really can not afford it and will have to max out another card, should I apologize and bow out? I feel like that would be so rude. (not to mention she has turned into a slight bridezilla) :)

2007-08-23 15:28:50 · 22 answers · asked by sarah h 2

We do not have a wedding planner. Any ideas on who tells people where to stand and what to do at the rehearsal? The officiate is not an option, as he is my fiancé’s dear uncle and will be officiating the wedding only.

2007-08-23 15:18:13 · 7 answers · asked by dma 3

My real dad wants to walk me down the aisle, but one time when I was angry with him I asked my Mum's boyfriend who she's been with for ages, he's more of a dad to me than my dad, I sometimes refer to him as dad2 as a joke, anyways both are under the impression that their walking me down the aisle, if I deny my dad the duties of FOB it'll hurt him and the other one will get offended, can both walk me down the aisle or is there some rule that only the father can do that?

2007-08-23 15:06:18 · 49 answers · asked by ? 3

My sil cancelled her wedding a month ago but JUST sent an announcement out last week that the wedding is off. Her wedding is next week. I just think it is so wrong to notify people last minute like that.
Do you agree that announcements should be sent out immediately?

2007-08-23 14:08:42 · 20 answers · asked by qtpie 2

Four years weve have been together it hasent been easy but I have stuck in thier because I had feelings more like love but thru the bumps and bruses I have tried to stick it out buy being respectfull and faithful, even when some one says that they dont want you I still stayed but after buying a ring and asking her to marry me she says yes but dose she really mean it. and things are still the same whats a man to do walk out on his family never me i swore I really wanted this to work but between diferent men and alcholic and a very unstable relationship I guess its enough Ive tried to walk but always end up back here but things arent changeing although she says that whe loves me i dont feel it. how much should I take before I walk its seem to be the hardest decesion of my life this is not my first but i wanted it to be my last. WHAT NEXT

2007-08-23 14:03:04 · 5 answers · asked by CJ 2

Hey, i havent been able to do much as a bridesmaid (her mom planned the whole thing pretty much, and as much as i asked, she didnt have anythig for me to do) We're pretty young and since i am poor i am having my parents get the present and it has my name on it. (i could barely afford the dress and i know she understands!) Anyway, i wasnt able to go to the bridal shower because it was last minute and i had already made plans to be out of town so i didnt get her anything then, either. My question is, is there something special i can get her on wedding day? Like make a basket of stuff or anything? What would go in it? I've never been to a wedding since i was like 10 (i'm 20 now) so i dont really understand how it all works.

Also: one of the B.M.'s made a "bach. party" for her 3 weeks ago and didnt invite ANY of the other bridesmaids (not even the m.o.h.) just random friends of the girls. Is there anything we can do after the rehersal for her as a group or do we just suck it up?

2007-08-23 12:24:50 · 16 answers · asked by amy 6

I don't want to buy a ring. I know I'm stingy, but I like saving up money. Is it okay if I just ask her to marry me without proposing to her? I don't want to lose her. I figured that if I ever wanted to spend the money for the ring, I could spend it on a PS3 or something I'll enjoy.

2007-08-23 12:23:07 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey, I just got my marraige license two days ago. He's in the USMC Marines. I was wondering how other couples handle the whole Marraige license thing. Do you get the License, then have the ceremony? at the ceremony? or after the ceremony?

2007-08-23 10:20:07 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are having a ceremony and reception at a resort in our town. Budget is not really an issue, but we would like this to be an adult affair. We have three children in the wedding party, but would like to know how we explain that we would not like other children attending? It is an open bar at the reception and we do not want children watching the alcohol consumption. The three in the party are being cared for by a nanny that will be attending. We just would like this to be an adult affair and not have to worry about little ones running all around. We have had a couple of parties at our home and have had problems with unruly children and parents not attending to them properly. How do we explain this on invites without being rude. I know no matter what, some people with think that it is, but we just want to be as diplomatic as possible. Plus, we are providing childcare for those that need it during the ceremony and reception at no charge.

2007-08-23 10:05:55 · 26 answers · asked by MissyV 3

Can anyone PLEASE explain this to me?
Out of my close circle of friends, im the single guy. My buddy got married, and they wouldn't shut up about me getting aquainted with one of the bridesmaides. I asked her to slowdance. After we talked a little, but the end of the night, I got her number. She ended up being busy and my friends who hounded me about "going for it", ended up telling me she practically works ALL the time and is off again/on again with some guy, so it's not worth it.

Can I ask you ladies, is there something to miss? I ALWAYs take initiative when talking to women, no one has to CHEER me on. They did here, then all of a sudden, im told this that's she's busy and stuff and I never end up hearing from her and my same other best friend who kept on me about it all night to "go for it" NEVER asked me how it worked out or even if I called her?

This rubbed me the wrong way, and it was a year ago!

Do my friends really have that little confidence in me?

Jesus.....

2007-08-23 10:05:12 · 15 answers · asked by Pep Harris 1

I'm bridesmaid for my sister in a few weeks, and really stuck for ideas on the 'old, borrowed and blue' (she has lots of new things). It's the 'blue' part that's really got me stumped.

Do the items have to actually be worn by the bride on the day? She is getting married in red so blue won't go with anything she is wearing.

Any ideas?

2007-08-23 09:51:08 · 38 answers · asked by Ricecakes 6

I'm getting married June 21, 2008 and I asked my sister to be my maid of honor. She declined and said my nephew can't be in the wedding either. Our relationship hasn't been the best growing up but for the past 2-3 years, we've been like the best of friends. Them my mom died April 24, 2007. All the children made a pact to stick together no matter what. Next thing I know, she turns her back on the family except one of my brothers.
I love her to death. She's my sister. She did my brother the same way when he got married but then asked to be in the wedding 4 months before it happened. If she does that to me, should I let her be in the wedding? or No?

I don't know what to do because she won't talk to me!

2007-08-23 09:45:01 · 25 answers · asked by 2 Legit 2 Quit 2

we have been best friends since 93 and now hes getting married and wants me to be in the wedding. I get alone with his girlfriend i like her alot problem is she doesnt like me because im a female and we are very close. She told him that she suppose to pick the girls in the wedding and he pick the guys unless its his sister. She said i cant be the best woman and she already has the girls she want in her wedding. Im crushed and so is my bestfriend. I dont agree but i told him dont worry bout it. Now i dont even wanna go to the wedding. Am i wrong? Why is she doing this? Is it right for her to tell him i cant be in the wedding? What should i do im lost...

2007-08-23 09:43:51 · 20 answers · asked by the truth, do you hear me 1

I want to give my maids these earrings as their gifts. http://www.helzberg.com/hdsim/jsp/catalog.do?product_id=1625094&channelId=-8806&programId=9314. My husband to be and I both agree that they are perfect and can be worn for years. My mother in law to be says it is insulting to buy another woman diamonds. These are friends that I have had forever, and there are only two bridesmaids. If I had 5 of them, I would spend just as much on much less. I just feel that if it is in the budget then why not buy them a nice gift? What do you think?

2007-08-23 09:38:19 · 20 answers · asked by MissyV 3

I have been friends with this guy for 10 years - he is getting married for the second time ( I have know him about 2 years longer than his wife to be) and I wasn't invited to his wedding. It is only suposed to be a small wedding family only - but some co workers were invited. I have always been there for him as him for me. I always help him out and he refers to me and my family as his extended family. Two years ago - I wasn't invited to his surprise birthday party - she made the list - he was very upset that I wasn't there and I told him that I was never invited First he blamed her then he took it back and blamed a friend who gave her the list. She doesn't like me, when she says hello or talks to me she never looks at me in the face. I have always tolerated it b/c it has nothing to do with his and my firendship - but she has always been jealous of our relationship. I used to go over his house all the time until she found out. She and her mom made the list and I don't think he knows.

2007-08-23 09:21:12 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hubby work "friend" getting married. Let me also say that I consider this guy a work aquantice not a frined. Anyway at work my husband was given a nick name by these so called "friends" Even though they all have a nick name I feel that what they call my husband is dirotory, not nice, childish in additon to being a refelction on me. The name is stinky. Hubby was working on the side doing garbage removal. So any way I really do not want to go to this wedding and sit at a table with these people. I do not find belittleing someone funny nor would I be a part of it regarless of who it was. I think it best for me not to attend and him attend alone as I do not want the focal point to be my response to there coments or me leaving and walking out. My husband told the groom we were going but I would like to call and say only he will be attending. What is the proper thing to do. My husband thinks I am being silly and says I take things to heart that it's only a joke and who cares.

2007-08-23 09:07:42 · 25 answers · asked by Kat G 6

i am a 13 year old grl who is going to my cousins wedding(she is 34). my mom really wants me to wear i dress but i really dont want to. btw, it is an outdoor wedding around 430pm, next to a vinyard(not casual). do you think a pencil skirt with a nice blouse and sweater would be ok. its taking place at the end of september. please help!!

2007-08-23 07:27:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thing I ever did would highly recommend to any women. We live in modern times, we work, own our own homes and cars, have the children do we really need another child to look after?
one is innocent the other just pretends he is?

2007-08-23 07:23:15 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm trying to decide what's more important having a part time job clean and keep a well managed house by myself w/out a service, have home more cooking, a wife around for support for hubbie's business trips, and take care of things all yourself.

Or keep a well paying job with long hours and hire people to tend to house, have hubbie go on business trips by himself, and get take out because I get home so late. But have extra money to buy a lot more things. Nicer furniture, house, car etc.

2007-08-23 07:20:08 · 17 answers · asked by Lyla 3

What do you think? Can the woman do the proposing? If yes, how could she go about it?

2007-08-23 07:11:39 · 11 answers · asked by nova_queen_28 7

Does anyone know them, I hear that they are slightly different to church vows


Thank you

2007-08-23 06:55:09 · 7 answers · asked by Rebz 5

If someone sends a wedding announcement to you and you live out of state and will not be attending the wedding, is it customary to still send a gift?

2007-08-23 06:54:19 · 14 answers · asked by Shanna 7

My Bf and I are attending an engagement party...are you suppose to bring a gift to these??? Or just go for a celebration??

2007-08-23 06:53:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous