A common lament, but IMHO largely unfounded. Rejoice that they're getting married instead of harping that they lived together. As for the dress, white stopped symbolizing virginity a lifetime ago, so you too should let it go.
And what's with bridesmaids having to wear the exact same dress anyway?
That actually came about to give the bride control of her maids dresses. Without it, a bride would run the risk of being shown up by a brides maid. I had this conversation 20 years ago last month when my wife was planning our wedding.
Why did you write your own vows? They're not cute.
Cute is in the eye of the beholder now isn't it?
'm sure planet Tackyhostess is nice this time of year, but on earth, if you invite people to your party, you don't expect them to pay for their food and drink. If you don't have money for an open bar, close the damn bar.
Amen.
Don't you dare ask me for cash!
Agreed. That's extremely tacky.
You don't deserve a damn thing. And you are not a princess.
Nonsense. I have two daughters, one married, one not, and the one thing I've learned from the countless trips they've made as bridesmaids, and one as a bride is that: Every bride deserves to be a princess on her wedding day. Otherwise what's the point when the J.O.P. is legally binding and cheap.
#9: I don't need steak tar-tar. I don't need lobster. I don't need caviar. I'll settle for something that's edible, tasty, and plentiful. I'm not impressed that the menu is written in French. I'm not impressed with the smorgasbord of imported seafood. I am, however, impressed with the ring-bearer who just put a spoonful of caviar into his mouth, spit it back into the spoon, and put the spoon back in the serving dish. My thoughts exactly, kid.
Hell, you've just listed the only reason I ever accompany my wife to weddings. I could live with the embarrassment of being a bad husband and sending her solo, but I can't pass up free gourmet food. Substitute the lobster with bean burritos or ham sandwiches and the magic is gone.
You look trashy carrying around a bottle of beer in a coozy
Everyone looks trashy carrying a coozi, male or female. Beer is best drunk from a glass that's appropriate to the brew, whether it be a stein, a Belgian tulip, pilsner glass, straight pin, etc etc.
Why are you leaving in a limo? We all know you don't regularly ride in a limo. Why today?
See entry at Princess.
The guests will remember it fondly if it is tasteful, conservative, and genuine.
Can't agree with you there. Conservatism is best applied to serious endeavors. Governing nations, running banks, managing corporations, dealing with marriage, and raising kids. Celebrations on the other hand should never be tainted with conservatism. It has no place sitting beside jubilation. A tasteful, conservative celebration is anything but a celebration.
Fun thread.
I hope one of my daughters wants a “princess” wedding. I’m glad I had one.