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Travel Without My 5 Year Old
Asked by T.S. from Los Angeles
on May 6, 2008
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Hi Moms!
I've never had this situation before so I need some input.
My oldest daughter is getting married in Italy (yay!) and we are not taking the kids. (yay ag...
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- I think leaving him little surprises is a GREAT idea! Someone said, "...sometimes kids can see right through that..." something about 'buying him off'.... HUH?! HE'S ...
- The little gifts are good but maybe more of a count down theme. Like open one every night before bed or first thing when he wakes up. Who will he be staying with? Some...
- If it was me I wouldn't leave my kids, but since you decided too, you can make it an adventure for him too, who ever is going to be watching him, get with this person...
Wedding Etiquette
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on March 8, 2012
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My son is getting married soon and future Daughter-in-law has done some unusual things I really am wanting to hold the light and want to do whats right and there are s...
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- My parents live in the same neighborhood as my parents. The only part of the wedding they were involved in was the picking of the tuxes, the rehearsal dinner - which ...
- In my humble opinion, the person paying calls the shots. On the one hand you say the responsibility of everything should be on the bride and the brides family, yet you...
- It does seem a little weird. But...maybe she is just clueless? I would just sit down with her and have a heart to heart. Ask her what her plans are on inviting x and x...
Daughter's Wedding
Asked by S.N. from Boston
on October 9, 2011
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As I suspected my daughter invited my nephew and his wife and my sister to her wedding. I am clearly upset over it but I tried very hard to take it with a grain of s...
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- I'm so sorry for your loss. This is your daughter's wedding, and since you have already told her they are not invited to the bridal shower I would let it go. Cho...
- I'm sorry this is upsetting you so much, but you have to realize that this wedding is not about "back stabbing" you. The wedding is a celebration for the people gettin...
- The way to handle it like a civil person is to be one. Be polite and gracious and realize that this is your daughter's day, NOT yours. You could ruin this day by being...
Wedding and Reception in Dallas/Ft.Worth Area.
Asked by A. from Dallas
on January 24, 2007
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Does anyone know of a good place to have a wedding and reception that is not that costly. I want to get married next March and finding a place is giving me a headache....
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- A., It always depends on the number of people you have and what you are serving. We had a beautiful wedding at the Venetian Terrace in Las Colinas last June. You ha...
- You should look into Old City Park (they may have changed the name of it recently), just outside downtown Dallas. They have a cute little chapel on the grounds and a ...
- try Capella Court or the Alexander Mansion; they are both wonderful and u can find them online if you google search them
Shower and Wedding Gifts.
Asked by M.L. from Grand Rapids
on April 30, 2011
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How much do you spend on shower gifts and wedding gifts?
Co-worker or friend's son or daughter, niece/nephew?
We have lots of weddings coming up and don't know what ...
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- For showers I try and go in with a group to get something bigger but usually about $25-30 for a not so close person (or if they are registered at Bed Bath and Beyond a...
- I'm not good at wedding gifts, esp if I'm not close to the bride/groom. I always just get them a place setting. Most couples register and when they do, they usually ...
- If I don't know the person (such as a coworker's daughter) I stay around 10-15 dollars. If you need to go cheap but look like you spent a little more, you could find a...
Paying for Wedding Expenses
Asked by L.L. from Houston
on January 4, 2012
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My 36 year old son is marrying for the 3rd time. He is a single father and for the past 3 years he and his 2 children have lived with my husband and me. One of his chi...
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- The reason parents traditionally pay for weddings is because people used to get married right after high school, before they were financially independent. All par...
- WELCOME TO MAMAPEDIA!!! Seriously? In the past - the Groom's parents were responsible for the rehearsal dinner. You've already paid for two of them and he's expe...
- I think that after the FIRST the second and third are up to the person. I am holding off my own wedding because we can not affoard to marry this year and the only kno...
Adult Daughter - Wedding Blues
Asked by K.A. from Kansas City
on August 30, 2010
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My daughter is getting married. I like her fiancee very much and I'm very happy for her. But during wedding planning, our relationship has totally fallen apart to the ...
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- I think that there is always these issues with weddings and moms/daughters (there are two in my office right now going through this). She is very lucky for you to be ...
- I was 23 when I got married. My parents paid for the wedding. Not as extravegant as your planning, but it wasn't just the Justice of the Peace and some punch in the ba...
- I do think this can be an issue for many moms and thier daughters. You want to make her happy, give her anything and everything she may want, but in truth.. she is in ...
Ideas for My Wedding Dress
Asked by C.B. from New York
on January 18, 2008
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Hello ladies. I was wondering if anyone had any creative ideas of how to use/recycle my wedding dress in a way that I can still keep it for a keepsake. It was very non...
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- I also had a non-traditional wedding dress. I got pregnant shortly after getting married and am now preg again with Baby #2, so I haven't been able to put my plan for...
- Why don't you try mounting it in a shadow box with a few other items from your wedding, then hanging it? My mother did that a few years ago for my cousin when she got ...
- Hi C., Here is an idea my friends boss and his wife used for her wedding dress. She used it to make christening outfit out of for her children. Some people might...
Wedding 1St Dance Songs...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on May 3, 2011
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I need a 1st dance song for me and my guy... I'm terrible at this wedding stuff!! Seriously, the first song that comes to mind is 'Faithless' by Social Distortion... y...
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- I turned to my husband the music guru of my family...lol. He is also a hopeless romantic. His suggestions are: Lost in your eyes....Debbie Gibson Close my eyes forev...
- Our first song was "Here I Am" Ending credits version from the soundtrack Spirit. It's more of an upbeat song... but it seemed for fit us. My wedding march was also ...
- We used "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol for our first dance. My husband suggested it - he's more edgy and into music than I am, which is why it is kind of out of left f...
How to Incorporate Son into Wedding...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 23, 2011
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I am getting married this Saturday. I have a 5 year old son, who is not my fiance's son. They love each other and get along well, but if you're the least bit familia...
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- You're going to get varying opinions. Here's mine. Marriage and parenting are TWO SEPARATE THINGS. It's great that you're including your son in the ceremony, as me and...
- Hi, L.: I was feeling somewhat confused by your information. A child is to be kept safe, nurtured, and disciplined among other characteristics. I was wonderiin...
- You've gotten great responses so far! I think it's so important to proclaim your unity as a family, not just as husband and wife. We're saying a little something about...
