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How to Deal with Bridezilla???
I agree somewhat with others that this is the bride's day, BUT, ... It really sounds like a financial burden to your family (and you haven't even given a ...
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- I don't think you can talk to your future SIL. I think you have to talk to your brother. I agree that it is pretty excessive to expect you to buy all the stuff a yea...
- From the sounds of it, you need to ask yourself...how important is it for you to be in this wedding? I still don't get why it's expected for the bridesmaids to pay for...
- I definately feel your frustration. It is really unreasonable to expect you to order everything so far in advance. Kids are very unpredictable as far as growing is c...
Second Hand Wedding Dresses and Other Items
I shared some cost cutting ideas and the bride did not turn..." ... but if you have one in the family, you can probably save some money. ...
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- There's Once Again Bridal Shop in Clinton Township. It's on Harper between 14 & 15 mi roads.
- Hi I would check craigslist or ebay. The other place is going to The Salvation Army. I can't believe how many dresses they have. There is one on 15 mile and Dodge Pa...
- As a thrift shopper, I see BEAUTIFUL wedding dresses at the thrift store all the time! They really have quite a variation in styles-- not just the poofy, lacy, puffy ...
Preparing for a Wedding.
We did a family unity sand ceremony. We got a ton of compliments on the ceremony ... Think about a jr bride and groom for the youngest, escorted by the next ...
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- Congratulations! It sounds like you'll have a lovely blended family. I'm just replying to the step-parenting part of your question. I've had good friends who have b...
- WHOOOAAA!! How long have you known this guy?? How much older is "significantly" ? I am thinking at least 40 or so. Trust me, you will not have any "authority" with his...
- I have to say WOW, that is a bit of an age difference if there is only 5 yrs between you and the stp-son. Good Luck first off. Then I would say make sure you and you...
What Do You Remember the Most About Your Wedding Day?
Read all 17 responses: "I'm the mother of a bride to be. ... posed and candid. you will be so thankful you did. enjoy the day with your family and friends. ...
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- Hi Pam, Let's see.... here's what I remeber most. (By the way, I think this is a great question for brides to be because they can use all the info. to help them wi...
- Hi Pam, What a great question! I remember quite a few wonderful things, like sharing a private sweetheart table with my husband during dinner which allowed us a lit...
- This is bitter sweet for me to say but I will. lol My mom passed away before she ever met my husband. BUT, my father gave me her pearl necklace to wear with my dress...
Grooms Cakes
The cake can be ordered by the bride as a surprise for her groom, ... I had an old family member make a homemade carrot cake - my husbands favorite. ...
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- Grooms cakes go way back. It is a separate cake and usually is put on separate table from the wedding cake. It is usually a smaller cake of the grooms favorite cake....
- A., I got married about 3 years ago and my husband and I decided to have the groom's cake at the rehearsal dinner. I was really glad that we did it that way because ...
- We had put our groom's cake on a separate table from the wedding cake at the reception. I have also seen the groom's cake at the rehearsal dinner. Hindsight being 20...
Tattoo Cover-up for Wedding
Being asked to take part in a wedding is an honor which is usually bestowed on a close friend or family member unless the bride is being pressured to do ...
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- Hi D.~ Have her try to cover them up with Mary Kay cosmetics concealer (first try the green, then the yellow concealer)under a skin tone make up. The yellow is used f...
- Hi, why not buy a little bit of lace and raise the back of the dress? C
- "Derma -Cover" I have heard "Derma -a Blend will work but the best one is supposed to be "Derma -Cover", you can get it at Nordstrom's or Sephora. Call 1st to make ...
Step Daughter Getting Married
Since you and your husband is the bride's family,you could give them a wedding gift that could go toward their honeymoon. Or, you can pay for their lodging ...
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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...
Eloping
We had about 40 friends and family with us but you don't need to do that. ... In the pink pages of Brides & Modern Bride Magazine, there are a ton of ads in ...
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- Hi K., My husband and I eloped last year in March. We did not want to travel far or spend alot of money. We eloped at a bed & breakfast in Newport, RI. Castle Hill...
- My husband and I eloped 7 years ago this coming March. We hired a JP and had it at her house (it was sooo nice and she even decorated it for our special day). Only my ...
- K., A JP will marry you anywhere you wish to be married so make the day special for you and you soon to be husband pick a place that means something to the both of y...
Ideas for Wedding Table Center Pieces
Or you could make some of the monograms with the brides last name initial for the tables where her family will sit. My friend did something with hand poured ...
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- For our wedding, we had what I thought were pretty center pieces. We got ivy leaves from the front yard, and also used some ivy "garlands" to set on the tables (and o...
- Buying the little votive candles/holders and placing them on mirrors are always a nice to center on the tables. They are inexpensive and you can buy them by the dozens...
- maybe you already know what you are doing - but I think making beaded monogram "J" (if that is your son's last name)and attaching it to a simple pillar candle that coo...
Movies (non-Disney) for Young Teen Girls
Movie Musicals such as Anchors Away, Singing in the Rain, Seven Brides for Seven .... Woman (the TV series), is on DVD, and that is a perfect family show. ...
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- You could try musicals, like The Sound of Music with Julie Andrews (a personal fav as a tween girl, and I am 25 now), and Funny Girl. I also enjoyed The Indian in th...
- I don't know if you've ruled out Pixar along with Disney, or if you're just tired of animated films in general, but I love the Incredibles - strong female characters, ...
- I absolutely loved and still love the following: Cheaper by the Dozen (old version) Yours, Mine and Ours I Remember Mama Meet Me in St. Louis
