Wedding
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Out of Town Wedding
Asked by S.N. from Detroit
on June 30, 2009
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My husbands brother is getting married out of town(12 hours away)this fall. I sat down today and figured out how much it will cost us to go and I can't see spending th...
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- $1800 is a LOT more than we have ever paid for hotels and travel costs (family of 5) but I also don't know where you are going or what the hotel costs are. Is there...
- hey heidi is there anyone who can stay with the kids so you and hubby can go alone it is his brother and if the two of you can go together that would probley make al...
- Everyone is giving great suggestions, I hopeyou take them and go, for the sake ofyour family. One thing though, is to ask the help of your husband's family, tell them...
Do You Tip the Wedding Vendors? If So, How Much
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on January 6, 2009
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My BF is getting married in 2 weeks and she is finalizing all the details this week. She was reading that you should tip the photographer, dj, caterer and wedding coo...
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- At my wedding, I tipped the singers and pianist because they didn't charge for their services. I also made a donation to the church. As for the caterer and photograp...
- Yes you do. It should be specified somewhere in an etiquette book. We eloped and did not have the big wedding but we do have big parties with dj and the works for o...
- Hi M., I am a photographer and I do not expect a tip on top of my fee from a bride and groom. I would be thrilled if I got a hand written Thank You card from the b...
Out of $Tate Wedding. $Hould I Go?
Asked by S.M. from Denver
on March 13, 2010
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my dad is getting married in a month and he lives in missouri. i live in colorado. we are not very close, but this wedding seems like a big deal. my family is pretty s...
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- Be honest with him so he knows you want to be there it is just a money issue. I am sure he will understand and may even offer to chip in on the costs so you can be the...
- Could you talk to your dad about it? Explain the financial burden it would place on you to use this money that is being saved for a first house, on a wedding trip? A...
- My first thought is, what is one extra month of saving. Getting married is a big deal and I would think that your dad would really want you there. That being said, hav...
How Much Is Expected for All Wedding Events?
Asked by L.F. from Chicago
on October 30, 2009
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Hello mommies! This is a follow up question to a question I posed earlier about engagement party gift ideas. I am a second generation Chinese American, and I really ...
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- I would say this is fairly normal when you are part of the wedding party. Keep the engagement gifts and shower gifts to a minimum, don't go overboard. No one can expec...
- I think it's fine to skip the bachelorette party - especially if you don't know the bride well. That sort of party is generally an excuse for the bride-to-be to hang ...
- Aww, L.- I am so sorry if you feel awkward in this situation! I think different families and different brides have different expectations. You can never please everyon...
Destination Wedding - How Do I Tell My Sister Probably Not?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on October 18, 2011
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My younger sister wants to get married in St. Lucia. For my family of 5 to go, it will be almost $6k for only 5 days. I told her yes, before I knew the cost. I cannot ...
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- I had no idea at "destination weddings" that the guests pay for everything? LOL Did I read that right? I agree if you can't afford it, then.... what are you gonna do?...
- My BIL is having his wedding in Vegas and we are not attending because I have a 22 month old and a baby on the way. Sometimes thats just the way the cookie crumbles. ...
- My second hubby and I had a destination wedding, although it was not a fabulous place as St Lucia! We are from the Phx area, hubbys fam is in ND and mine are in CA. ...
Question About Kids at a Wedding.
Asked by C.W. from New York
on August 8, 2007
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I know this is a hot topic, but was looking for opinions.
In my family it wasn't even a thought process my daughter was in my sisters wedding..she is part of the fami...
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- I think it's rediculous that she expects you to do all that work and your oldest isn't even aloud at the party. I mean, why have a little girl in the wedding if she's ...
- That is way too much work for you to do. By the time the reception even started you would still be driving around. I would ask your husband to explain to her that th...
- I would have to agree with everyone else. it is ridiculous for her to ask this much of you! i myself have been to 2 weddings as a child (1 as the flower girl), and 1...
Wedding Curiosity
Asked by J.B. from Eugene
on October 31, 2010
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(sorry if this question is a repeat, I had trouble posting the first time and hope it's not showing up more than once!)
So, I've been watching "Say Yes to the Dress...
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- I can't remember exactly, I know my dress was somewhere between 100 and 300.. I only looked at dresses on clearance at David's Bridal. My husband and I paid for our ...
- We got my dress at a JC Penneys outlet store. Paid $115 and about $75 for alterations. That was 23 years ago. I hated it when I bought it but I was paying for it my...
- My dress will not end up being cheap as much as I would like to keep it down, but I basically have to have it made for me, I am 6'2 and have not found any company that...
Information on How to Have an Inexpensive Wedding
Asked by T. from Minneapolis
on November 6, 2006
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I'm looking to get information from anyone on how to have a nice, yet relativly inexpensive wedding for under $5,000. This is my second marriage and my future hubby's ...
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- Hi T.. I had an inexpensive wedding. First the dress. Don't even look at the regular rack. A friend of mine found her dress in the reduced rack after prom. They had ...
- hello T. my husband and i didnt want a big wedding nor could we afford one. we spent 2,000$ on our wedding and it was magical. we did our own flowers, and a friend ...
- Congratulations!!! well Im not sure when your planning but My cousin got married a few months ago and I did a lot of the work for her. I have worked with food for 8 ...
A Little Frustrated with Wedding Planning...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 7, 2011
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My mom works 8-5, I work from home (plus maintain the house and run errands and take care of three kids), and my dad just lost his job (but he's busy with a side proje...
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- Well, first, you're going to have to tell them that the wedding planning is driving you a little over the edge with scheduling, babysitters and gas costs. Then you nee...
- I like what AC said. Tell them what you have told us, You cannot afford another babysitter, you need to keep the kids on schedule and you just cannot keep going to the...
- Tell them you can't go - and if they want to simply discuss stuff, to make a weekly dinner party at your house or phone conference. Parents are supposed to pay for th...
Best Friend's Wedding in Mexico - Go or Not?
Asked by K.W. from Milwaukee
on October 24, 2007
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Ok, I'm stumped! My best friend has been living with her boyfriend for awhile now and they just found out that they're pregnant. She's thrilled because she's wanted ...
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- Hi K., When they decided to get married on a beach in Mexico, your friend and her fiance were designing their dream wedding.... They are creating THEIR dream wedding...
- I know you have had many responses to this, and mine is a repeat of many, but I felt strongly enough about your question to add my opinion! If your friend were real...
- I would talk to your friend and explain that the money for a trip just isn't there right know. I also like the suggestion of one of the other moms, plan something spec...
