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Step Daughter Getting Married
Asked by G.S. from Goldsboro
on April 3, 2008
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My step daughter is getting married in September. She will graduate in June, turn 19 in August and get married in September. I am really glad that she has decided to...
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- Hi G. - here is how I feel about your situation... My parents were divorced when I was around 16 years old. My dad payed child support for me until I was 18, I also ha...
- my 1st thought that came to mind was "she's awfully young to be getting married." but that's not the issue. the wedding is not your resposibility. and her mother is...
- I don't think that you are obligated anymore, however you do have a moral obligation to help her out. It doesn't matter that she saved the child support to pay for the...
Getting Married
Asked by A.H. from Cleveland
on August 27, 2007
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hello everyone! so im getting married in a little less then a yr and we do not have money like some. im trying to cut budge at every chance i can, but its sooooooo ha...
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- Hi A., Your budget is pretty good, I'd say, you can definitely do a wedding on $15,000 and keep it pretty traditional. I have to say I think it is important to have ...
- I would keep your guest list low and not hire a videographer. We did and while it was great, how often do we really go back and look at it? A friend or family member c...
- Hi A., I was in the same boat last year; I was on a very tight budget and wanted a very nice wedding also. Don’t spend a ton of money on invitations…I bou...
Wedding Etiquette - Groom's Parents Are Paying
Asked by C.C. from Philadelphia
on August 21, 2009
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My son is engaged to a girl that we love. It is her second marriage and her parents will not pay or contribute to any of the wedding expenses. As the groom's parents...
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- This is sad. I feel for you. I would have a talk with the bride to be and tell her your feelings.If you have that close of a relashionship it shouldn't ruffle any feat...
- hi C.. having to pay for all of my own wedding, i personally think its very generous for either parent to offer anything financially towards the wedding. in my situa...
- C., I just have one question for you. What exactly are looking to do for the wedding? Pick the food? Pick the decorations? I think if you are contributing money ...
In a Wedding
Asked by B.T. from Minneapolis
on August 5, 2009
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I'm in a wedding that is costing me a lot of money dress $150.00, shoes 30.00, hair and makeup done, spray tanning, nails. The shower is also costing a bit of money I ...
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- Hey B., Some of these expenses you shouldn't have to do -- why do you need a spray tanner? I can understand your hair getting done, but your make-up too? Who says yo...
- why a spray tan? I think if the bride wants you to do that she should pay for it. The dress and shoes are your responsibility. it's proper to give a gift.
- I know everyone is telling you that you are EXPECTED to give the couple a gift beyond what you're already doing to help out with the wedding; This sounds pretty messed...
Wedding Blues
Asked by V.T. from Fresno
on October 22, 2007
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This is a very tense subject, and I hope I don't come off as cheap. My step-daughter (tho I don't think of her as one, I've been her Mom II since she was 1.5 years ol...
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- I wouldn't even buy an expensive television set without discussing it with my husband. We share our expenses so why wouldn't we share the decision on larger purchases?...
- It sounds to me that the biggest part is that you didn't get your "dream" wedding and your daughter is going to. For now, this isn't about you (although I think you s...
- Of course you're being cheap, but there's nothing wrong with that. I spent total of $5,000 on my wedding two years ago, with my Mom helping out with $2,000 of it. I"...
I'm Getting Married to a Man with BAD Credit
Asked by C.E. from Jackson
on June 2, 2009
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I love my fiancee' very much and cannot wait to marry him. Quik question though. His credit is not swell and he owes out a fair amount of money. That we cannot afford ...
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- Hey C., My advice is to seek legal advice about protecting yourself. I always swore to marry someone who cared about their credit and debt as much as me. I just f...
- The laws have changed a bit, but you might want to consider bankruptcy for him if you're talking lots (over 10k). This worked for us, but we still borrowed some money...
- As long as you apply for future items in your name you should be fine on a credit application. The only problem will be that in that case EVERYTHING will be in your n...
Wedding Issue
Asked by D.L. from San Francisco
on August 25, 2008
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Okay so my daughter has just gotten engaged and they are starting to plan the wedding. The issue that I need help with is this...the parents of the groom want to be v...
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- Hoo boy!! I'm so glad I got married 28 years ago, when I knew nothing and cared not one whit about the details of the wedding! My mother planned the entire event; my ...
- D., when we got married 3 years ago, George paid for the whole shabang, although both my and his parents contributed a couple of K (our wedding was pricey because of ...
- Personally, I think your daughter should first have a honest conversation with her finance about his parents and the wedding. Then, together they should talk to his p...
Bachelorette Party and Wedding
Asked by J.C. from Philadelphia
on September 29, 2008
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I just found out not too long ago that I will be losing my job that I've had for over 8 years around Christmas and my daughter's birthday who will be 3 and is so excit...
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- It is probably not the politically correct thing to do, or even to advise you to do, but this is what I would do. You say you have not even been feeling well and loos...
- You have no obligation to go to this bachelorette party. And why do you have to spend $100 for the wedding gift? I would say in your financial situation, you should ...
- Can you find a compromise about the bachelorette party? like tell her you can join her for dinner but not the drinking and sleepover. maybe you could bring doughnu...
Wedding Etiquette
Asked by N.L. from Chicago
on June 17, 2009
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I am a bridesmaid this weekend in a high school friend's wedding. I believe she is the last of my friend's to get married. Typical wedding - you have the expense of ...
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- Was she one of the girls in your wedding? If so she may remember that she didn't get you an present. You could always do something more personal. Like cookies of...
- It does seem like it's all about gifts sometimes! I would say that if you are in the wedding that you should still do something if the bride has not specifically to...
- I completely understand about the expense. My best friend is getting married in Vegas in July, and she just told me about it a few weeks ago. After spending $400 on a ...
I Can't Afford My Bff's Wedding!!
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on June 29, 2008
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Hi Moms!
No too long ago, I read a similar post not knowing I would soon be in the same position. My best friend is getting married(again), and she is having the ce...
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- If she is your TRUE BEST FRIEND-- talk to her-- she should understand-- if not then she may not be.....
- This seems a bit much and a bit out of line why is the wedding planner contacting you about this she should have talked to you first. I've never heard of a bride reque...
- you don't have to pay for anything! I'd just send an email back to the wedding planner saying "NO, I can't pay for those things. If the bride wants to have those, she ...
