Weddings - August 2007

2007-08-29 18:54:41 · 5 answers · asked by יונתן 4

I recently found a really great reception site. One of the cheapest places around. However, it's about a 35 min drive from the ceremony site.

I know that 30 mins is not a lot at all. It's very reasonable.

However, the church were the ceremony is taking place is in the town my Fi grew up in. We now live in that town and have become members of this church. My whole family lives about 30 minutes in south of my new town (and new church).

The reception site is 35 min north of our ceremony site.

My Fi's family all live locally to our area. So traveling around for our wedding will not be a burden.

Anyway, my family/friends will have the drive 30 the ceremony site and then after that, another 30 mins to the reception.

When the night is over, they will have to drive an hour back home.

Is that unreasonable? I hope I did not confuse anyone.

This reception site is dream and very inexpensive compared to others we have looked at.

2007-08-29 17:53:28 · 6 answers · asked by Answer Girl 2007 5

OK, I have 20K budget for my wedding. We are inviting 150 people. I found a great reception site that includes a full-sit down dinner w/ five hour open bar, wedding cake, champagne toast and linens/flower centerpieces. The cost is $87 with tax and gratuity.

With 150x$87 is about 13K.

That only leaves 7K left for the remaining flowers, the church donation (no flowers at the church) the pictures, video, favors (no more then $2 a per or $300) my dress, attendant gifts, etc.

Is it possibe to do afford all the rest for 7K.

If not, I'm willing to cut the guest list to about 120-130.

What do you think? Can I afford all that for 7K or should I cut my list?

20K is are finally budget to. We will not go over a by a penny, that's what we can comfortably afford. So, we don't plan on anything else.

2007-08-29 17:44:53 · 13 answers · asked by Answer Girl 2007 5

I want to do a decent yet not too expensive wedding. Is a 5000 dollar wedding attainable?

2007-08-29 17:23:13 · 17 answers · asked by Loving.You 4

White / Ivory / Oyster pink Hand Fans?? Do you know where?
Hi
I am in NZ and was wondering if any ones knows of a great place that sells paper or silk bamboo fans. I can buy online from anywhere.
I have looked on ebay but too expensive.
Any ideas i need about 50

2007-08-29 15:32:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know of a nice place to have a wedding at on the Gulf Coast in Tx? We want to be close to the beach but not necessarily have the ceremony on the beach. A nice hotel or someplace the can hold up to 65 people.

2007-08-29 15:07:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-29 14:12:09 · 23 answers · asked by Jess* 2

whats the name of the song you walk down AFTER the wedding is over?? not the first one (here comes the bride)when you leave .

2007-08-29 13:51:31 · 10 answers · asked by My3kin 3

Like in the movie "wedding crashers". They crashed weddings and met girls and screwd them all. It looked sooooooooo coooooooooool. I was wondering if it is legal to do this in real life at weddings? Is it good? What are your personal thoughts and feelings about this matter?

2007-08-29 13:43:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm asking because I am a Neo-Wiccan and my Christian boyfriend and I have been talking about marriage, and I know that both of us are going to want to incorporate our faiths into the ceremony if it happens. So just out of curiousity, since I'm a neurotic planner, does anyone have any tips on how to go about doing that?

2007-08-29 13:38:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi
I am in NZ and was wondering if any ones knows of a great place that sells paper or silk bamboo fans. I can buy online from anywhere.
I have looked on ebay but too expensive.
Any ideas i need about 50

2007-08-29 13:35:16 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My fiance wants to plan out a wedding for both of us. I appreciate her thought and all, but I'd rather just go through the paperwork and get it over with. I figure that our honeymoon would be far worth remembering. What am I supposed to tell her?

2007-08-29 13:02:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.rentacake.net/index.html
thoughts?

2007-08-29 12:35:14 · 30 answers · asked by Freakgirl 7

how long were u together before u got engaged and how long were u engaged before u got married?

2007-08-29 12:17:29 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay i'm getting married in a location in Texas that is 3 hours away. My family gets all pissed off becuz it's "too far" but my fiance's family is California and well 3 hours closer. My family actually wants to change the wedding location to my home town becuz it's cheaper on them, they don't have to rent hotels. But what about his family? I don't know what to do....I don't want to disappoint anyone with the decision I make..HELP!!!

2007-08-29 12:15:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i always think that guys wait for their dating anniversary, Girlfriends birthday, thanks giving, Valentines day, Christmas or New Years to propose. On what time of the year were you proposed to. I'm just curious to prove my Theory. Thank you for all the answers. They are all appreciated.

2007-08-29 12:09:07 · 31 answers · asked by needanswers 3

I don't like to dance. At all. I am having a wedding reception in October and am looking for some fun, contemporary alternatives. Any suggestions?

2007-08-29 11:53:45 · 12 answers · asked by wondering4365 2

Both my parents are deceased, leaving only my stepmother who has not been on speaking terms with me for almost a year. I saw her at a family gathering and she is still the spiteful woman I always knew. She assumed my fiance has no job and bought my own ring, to the point she told my uncles this. I feel inviting her is asking for trouble, however not inviting her might prove another problem as I do not want to hurt anyone or be questioned as to where she is that day. Long story short, she has not wanted my father's children. She has not treated us well and we are at the point that we decided we do not need to be in contact with her. Honestly, my life's been better this way. Is it proper to invite her? I'd plan on not sitting her at the family table. She also does not respect my deceased mother - oh the drama she's caused if I only had more room to explain. Does she have to be invited in the sense of ettiquette? Please help.

2007-08-29 09:38:44 · 29 answers · asked by Just Me 7

My color light brown and either light blue or champagne. I want somethng guests can take home and they won't die.

2007-08-29 07:47:41 · 22 answers · asked by Kelsy 1

I have seen in a few answers that the price of the gift should be comparable to what the bride and groom would be spending on you as a guest to attend the wedding. In essence to cover your meal and such. Has this always been the 'rule'. I think that is absurd. Why should I pay more for couple X mearly because they wanted to use the caterer that charges $90.00 a plate? Is this really the general concensus?

2007-08-29 07:20:53 · 31 answers · asked by Question Addict 5

After my own crazy experience of trying to plan my wedding which will be October 13th... I figured there are probably others out there that like me, want to cater their own wedding. Well, my future husband has been a chef for 11 years and we decided that other people may have use for a book (we are in the process of writing it) that includes easy to follow, but elegant recipes with menu suggestions so that people can cater their own weddings without having to put out all the crazy expense of having a company do it. Included would be set up ideas for displaying the food, as well as garnishing ideas. Each with step by step details to make it easy for the less experienced! Would you have a use for this book? Would it make planning for your big day easier? What would you expect to pay for this type book?

2007-08-29 07:14:30 · 10 answers · asked by Mariposa 2

My fiance and I have been together for a year and a half. Known each other for 3. We're best friends, wanting to get married, have children etc. My family is very christian, and very staunch in the ways of there church. The problem is this; my fiance wants to get married very simple, IN THE COURTHOUSE! And have a fancier reception. My parents are already pissed that I'm not getting married in there church, and when I tell my fiance this, he just says that I'm a big girl now and to not worry about my parents and what they want. So I guess my question is this - how do I keep everyone happy? Do I need to put my foot down on certain things and listen to what I want and then plan it that way? BUT my parents would be helping out with the reception financially! That puts a big problem in the situation. I feel like if I don't do it there way, they won't help.

2007-08-29 07:10:32 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do wedding gifts even make sense these days? People are getting married much older, and who doesn't already have what they need when they get married nowadays?

I could see how it made sense in the old days, when people got married at 20, had nothing, and all the guests were older than them. I could see how gifts were appropriate.

But nowadays, not so much. For example, we've been invited to a wedding where the bride and groom have way more than we do. A home, three cars, pets, HDTV, you name it. But yet they still have a registry. What could they possibly need that they don't already have? And why are people who have less, like me, expected to get them stuff I wouldn't even get myself? (ie, the stuff in their registry)

2007-08-29 06:50:24 · 28 answers · asked by donna p. 3

I'm engaged and living with my fiancee (been together for 6 years - all through my twenties). I love him but I feel I need to date around more that I never had the chance to explore. I don't know if it's cold feet or if I am going to wake up one day wondering what else I missed out on. He is great, no complaints, but I think due to the length of the relationship, that spark is gone and I am looking for excitement. Is this normal cold feet attitude or should I cancel the wedding and move on? He worships the ground I walk on. I am an emotional wreck over this...dont want to end something and then wake up and realize it was just cold feet...any advice??

2007-08-29 06:12:50 · 26 answers · asked by wonder222 1

My friend has been working with a local show that is billed as a Broadway-style show as a stage manager. She gets along really well the other stage manager(Brad) and they really act like they are dating, but they are just friends. However, they are sick of the cast and directors asking when they are going to tie the knot. They want to announce a fake engagement on Saturday, just so they are not bugged about it as much for the last two weeks.

I think they may be taking this a little too far, but what can I do? Is there even anything I can do?

2007-08-29 06:06:19 · 12 answers · asked by bloodydragonfist 2

Just interested because I saw a question where one woman only gives $30 for a wedding present so I wonder what she spend on a shower gift!!
I normally spend $50 on a shower gift. Is that normal or too little or too much?

I know it's the thought that counts but what is your general spending rule?

2007-08-29 06:06:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

The shower will have approximately sixty guests and although not formal, it will be a sit down meal. The bride refuses to have games but does realize that for such a large venue and group size, there has to be something going on the entertain. She attended another shower that showcased a fashion show. Although that is not reflective of her personality, she would like me to come up with something unique and memorable like this. Any suggestions are welcome! The location is a hall but also a gallery, if that helps spark any ideas.

2007-08-29 05:50:34 · 8 answers · asked by jen 1

for brother/sister?
for child?
extended family?
close friend?
just a friend or colleague?

2007-08-29 05:28:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was informed of one wedding 2 years ago - it is a destination wedding, so they wanted to make sure everyone had time to save up to go to it. The second wedding is on the same day, and in a different state. I am good friends with both grooms-to-be. I knew of the destination wedding way before the second one that is out of state, but to add complications, my boyfriend is in the second wedding. What is wedding etiquette on this?

2007-08-29 05:23:11 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got a call today from David's Bridal. The bridesmaids dress style my future step daughter picked out for our wedding in April 2008 is being discontinued. So, in order to get the dress she wants, I need to order it soon, before they stop producing it. (On the positive side, it will be cheaper now)

My question is: she is 13 and is going through puberty. I've never had a teen daughter before and I have no clue how many sizes larger I should order, to be safely sure that the dress will still fit in April. I'm aware alterations will need done no matter what...but I also know it is easier to go smaller than to have a too-tight dress let out...

Any women who have daughters this age? I need some intelligent, adult advice.

2007-08-29 05:18:47 · 11 answers · asked by Kat 5