Weddings - December 2007

2007-12-05 07:54:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that there are so many expenses involved in getting married. I was just trying to see if I could eliminate one fee. I think people spend WAY too much money on a dress. I would love to be able to find a dress for free. Money is very tight for me. I know there are people who want to get rid of their dresses or who bought one and never wore it and wants to sell it for cheap to get rid of it! Please help!

2007-12-05 07:45:03 · 15 answers · asked by maygenb2207 1

2007-12-05 07:44:59 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

I haven't been to a wedding since I was very young, so I don't know much about normal protocol. I've heard of the typical stuff - towels, pots and pans, blenders, bed sheets, etc. However, I don't really know where to draw the line...

My fiance and I may be getting married as early as next May (we're planning small, so not much to do for it), so I figure we'll need to register kinda soon, and I don't want to register for something tacky or rude. We may also be buying a house, so not only would we need linens, etc., but also house stuff like a lawnmower, hedge trimmers, etc. for the yard. Is that ok?

Long story short - is there a price limit you should stick to, what items are normal, and what items are off-limits?

2007-12-05 07:44:40 · 8 answers · asked by Galaxie Girl 6

We are planning a medieval wedding and for the favors we are wondering for the women would you rather have an organza sachet filled with some sort of fresh scented potpourri or a lace handkerchief... the men.. either a letter opener in the shape of a sword or gold chocolate coins in a velvet pouch?

2007-12-05 07:28:50 · 18 answers · asked by Kit 5

I went to a wedding this summer of a college friend.

Well it was predominately a Jewish wedding. I'm Asian.

When I got to reception they seated me at an empty table with their housekeeper. I was shocked , humiliated, insulted because I thought she was my friend. That night I was just a stranger to her obviously.

Did I mention I spent $500 on their gift ?

I'm over it now but I look back and I think it was pretty racist of them . Why did she invite me if she didn't know where to seat me ?

2007-12-05 07:28:40 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was in a 2 1/2 year long distance relationship with a guy which ended a year ago. I used to travel to see him every other weekend and really hit it off with his best mates girlfriend during that time. I was completely and utterly besotted with my ex, but the relationship ended because we just couldn't see eye to eye and rowed constantly. Pragmatically, breaking up was the right thing to do, but I only feel that I coped with it so well because we made a clean break and have never attempted to contact each other since.

For the past 9 months I've been in a very stable and loving relationship with a new guy who has now moved in with me. Everyone says he's a much better match than my ex was and we get on fantastically although if I'm honest, I don't think I'll ever let myself fall for someone the way I did with my ex...

However, my ex's best mate and his girlfriend (whom I've kept in touch with via email since the split) are now getting married and have invited me to the wedding.

2007-12-05 07:21:36 · 23 answers · asked by arrabella 3

Wanting to propose to my gf who lives in Pittsburgh. I no longer live there so I'm flying in to surprise her. Have reservations at the Grand Concourse for dinner, but I don't want to propose during dinner. I want to be able to get down on one knee, and from talking with mgt at the Concourse it sounds like there's not a good place to do it beforehand there. Keep in mind it's December, so outdoors would be too cold. The Phipps conservatory had crossed my mind as well... Thoughts?

2007-12-05 06:56:16 · 9 answers · asked by jonny q man 2

I've seen a lot of dresses that I like, but is ordering one online asking for disaster?

2007-12-05 06:39:38 · 13 answers · asked by Christine 6

I'm 5'3, and my dream has always been to wear a really, really big poofy dress (cinerella style). But I read in a magazine that shorter girls should stay away from those or it makes them look shorter and wider. How can I pull off a bigger dress?

2007-12-05 06:38:02 · 19 answers · asked by Christine 6

2007-12-05 05:50:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been watchin "Dont tell the bride" I just wondered how many women wud b brave ennuf 2 let their men plan their special day!!!

2007-12-05 05:33:10 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is this couple that is friends with my fiance and I, they have been our friends for about 6 years now. The girlfriend kind of 'invited' herself to be my maid of honor as soon as she found out he purposed to me, I couldn't say no since she was so excited. So 8 months along the line, I haven't really talked about wedding plans, and I finally start now. I find a $180 bridesmaid dress that I love and would like my bridesmaid to wear. I show it to her and she starts complaining how expensive it is. I am annoyed because 1: She first of all, volunteered to be maid of honor. I never officially asked her. 2: She is ALWAYS broke, she never has any money! Whenever we go out, I am a always paying for food, shopping, etc. Okay, like 95% of the time. I would think she would be a little more generous since I've always helped her.

My question is: Should bridesmaids pay for their own dress? Make-up? Hair? Accessories? Or is it the bride's responsibility? I already have enough financial stress with the rest of the wedding expenses!

So, should I help her pay for a portion of the dress, or should I just make her pay for her own dress?

Should I just get a new maid of honor, although she will probably never be my friend again?

2007-12-05 05:18:53 · 29 answers · asked by Sandy 4

I just got a wedding invite in the mail from a friend of mine. It has all the info about the wedding (location, date, all that), but there is no info about RSVP'ing. Ive never been invited invited to a wedding on my own, so I dont know how m supposed to let him know Im coming, or even if I am supposed to RSVP, or what. Any advice?

2007-12-05 05:16:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My fiance and I are trying to figure out what we would like the inscription on the inside of our wedding bands to be. What did/will you put on your bands and do you think there is anything wrong with being a bit humorous with the inscription? (i.e. - A cute inside joke between just the two of you...)

2007-12-05 04:53:35 · 12 answers · asked by huge_tracts_of_land 2

Okay, so nowadays a couple gets together and if they don't want to get married they just have 2 kids first. Then they get married but can't afford what they want, so they have a wedding do-over when they can afford it.

Then if the second one isn't the perfect thing they had in mind, they have a 'vow renewal' in a year or so.

Is this ok, desirable, and normal and am I just an old relic that can't accept change? Or is this excessive?

2007-12-05 04:51:16 · 15 answers · asked by danashelchan 5

Long story short, my FMIL plays head games....such as pitting the grandkids against each other, pitting the SILs against each other, playing favorites, etc etc.

Example: My future nieces (named Kaleigh and Haleigh - crazy I know) are only 2 and can't tell their names apart. If the correct grandkid doesn't listen to her when she calls her name, she spanks them. After I saw this, my FMIL turned to me and said, "____ and _____'s kids are complete brats" (in front of the mothers) and "you better have better behaved kids than these little shi**."

Needless to say, going over to her house is completely awkward and not a very joyous occasion.

I'm supposed to go over there tonight to have dinner. I love my fiance very much, and have of course bitten my tongue whenever his mother says rude things to other people (she is NEVER rude to me, just plays mind games).

What should I say/do when she tries to get my FSILs and me against each other? So far, both the FSILs *hate* me.

Any ideas?

2007-12-05 04:09:40 · 13 answers · asked by kiki 6

I have little satin pouches for my favours and Im going to fill them with cadburys rosesis this tacky? my weddings next week so I thought Id get away with it cos its christmas time

2007-12-05 03:56:17 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I saw the bride and groom tap all the fingers with the ring before placing it on the ring finger, have you seen or heard of this? Im all worried (getting married a week 2moro)

2007-12-05 03:50:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think beautiful black and pale pink would be quite sufficient and lovely. What do you think?

2007-12-05 03:43:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have lots of people coming from out of town, and being in L.A., traffic and driving can get a bit complicated. I want to include the directions to the church, and from the church to the reception restaurant. What is the best way to do that?

2007-12-05 03:38:03 · 11 answers · asked by Benji's Mommy 6

Inspired by a very interesting question about upstaging the bride, I want you ladies (and I said ladies, skanks refrain please) to give me your opinion.

On a wedding that I attended in California the totally fabulous bride and groom had the wedding of their dreams on a gorgeaus location. The event required a lot of work. Both the bride and groom and the wedding party worked their butts off to set up such a large event. By the time the wedding took place, everyone was tired and they just wanted to go home to sleep.

The bride didn't get along with the MIL or FIL, and neither of the families spoke with each other during the ceremony or reception. It was quite awkard.

Anyway, the MIL and FIL were delighted by my presence, I paid special attention to the gradmother and she loved me. The MIL danced with me, we laughed, his family and I had a great time. The bridesmaids wanted to be with me, the flower girl jumped on my lap and followed me around, the photographer was smitted w/me

2007-12-05 03:28:35 · 24 answers · asked by Blunt 7

OK- for those who know me- it's the crazy ex-friend.

So long story short- This girl is already married and having a redo which included two showers! She is 6K short of paying her wedding which is less then a month... she hasn't sent out invites so no one knows if the wedding is still on.
Well, her bridesmaid (who is a mutual friend of mine) wanted to get her something nice that she could use. This bride told her to use her home depot registry. The bridesmaid said everything on there was over several 100 dollars... which she isn't spending on a shower. And there are two tubs on there- one is $1,000 and the other is $3,000!!! They only have 1 bathroom and a very small 2 bedroom house!!
Do they honestly think someone is going to buy them a $3,000 tub (and they don't have the money to buy it later with the 10% discount they give you after the wedding)? Plus they have NO room to put it anywhere.
What is the stupid’s or tackiest thing you have seen on a registry!

2007-12-05 03:18:55 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, just want to ask. My fiance and I are celebrating our 1st year anniversary in a few weeks time! Yes very soon, and I need some help. I plan to get each of us a ring..yeah yeah I know it's odd because u guys must be thinking that we are already wearing our engagement rings now. NO. He did not propose to me with a ring, so now I plan to get us one. What do you think? Do you think it's odd to give rings on anniversary? Do you think guys should be the ones to give and not girls? Help!! Serious answers needed..thanks lot.

2007-12-05 03:09:04 · 8 answers · asked by Springboard 2

My friend wants a lady to marry her and her fiance but he wants a man.She says in a traditional wedding the bride finds the preacher...has anyone ever heard this?She says its okay even though he dont want it cause its her choice traditionally.

2007-12-05 02:38:59 · 7 answers · asked by jt 3

http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=3000&prodgroup=123

This is a link to my dress...I am having an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. My Fiance is wearing a tuxedo, is the dress too casual or formal enough?

2007-12-05 02:19:02 · 29 answers · asked by Jenn 2

I have heard the saying "upstage a bride" and I just wondered how on earth one could do that and why would one want to do that?!

2007-12-05 02:07:40 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

And she wants 100% of her money back. I told her that I will keep 50% of the deposit for booking services. I can not give her the whole amount since its not my fault that she wants to move the date to a one already taken. Who is right and who is wrong?

2007-12-05 01:39:26 · 14 answers · asked by mefistofeles 1

My duaghter has purchased silk roses (singles) for her wedding cake. HOW the heck do I arrange these so that they are ready to go on the cake? I would just rather purchase them already made! Does anyone have a website that has directions to do this? Or even a place or website I can buy them? All the previous question here talked about using silk flowers but not how to arrange them! thanks all!

2007-12-05 01:11:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

If I tell a client I will book your wedding date today, does it mean she has to pay today and sign the contract too? So booking and contract must be done at the same time?

2007-12-05 00:32:42 · 6 answers · asked by mefistofeles 1