OR, you can mention locations that have the word "Smallpox" and "Pigs" in them. And make sure your officiant has an unusual name, like Flip, and used to party with your cousin's DH. That usually shuts everyone up.

Contrary to what my cousin believes, announcing that one is getting married on Smallpox Bay, where the a war over a pig was fought and that the rabbi was named Flip didn't shut anyone up.

But I had a very nice wedding for $10K. Ask Lee, or Plei.

A tip: when asking caterers, hotels, etc. about cost, tell them that you are planning a dinner or a party, don't say "wedding". some of them will jack up the price for a wedding.

That sounds great, Nora! I'm a little stressed about Thanksgiving, myself, just because we'll be moving sometime around then and my MiL has asked twice if she should come out so we can have Thanksgiving together. I don't think she will just go ahead and buy a ticket and come out after we;ve told her twice that it wouldn't be a good time for a visit, but I'm not completely confident.

Welcome to the West Coast, vw!

Hi, -t! And belated hi to erika! I waved as I flew over!

From what I've heard, wedding magazine writers are on the bad expensive crack.

Ok. There's a very pretty boy sitting across from me eating popcorn. He doesn't seem to be with the conference, and I feel like hell after being up since 2am. So, he'll just be eye candy, but he's pretty eye candy.

Sparky, if you have any tips you want to share for a 10k wedding, I'd love to hear them.

vw, I'd hate to bother your sil right now, but maybe in a few months.

vw, I'd hate to bother your sil right now, but maybe in a few months.

Ok. But, the offer is there, so when you're ready, just ask, and I'll put you two in touch.

Ok. Cute boy and I are talking Red Sox. He's teasing me...

Did I mention I really look like hell?

30 minute warning, vw.....

Damn. Gonna have to quit flirting with the boy. Though, I think he's gonna have to head out soon.