meara, I somehow managed to miss your post. Tons of it's-nothing~ma headed your way.
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'Heart Of Gold'
Spike's Bitches 47: Someone Dangerous Could Get In
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sj - Mar 04, 2013 10:27:50 am PST #26985 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Amy - Mar 04, 2013 11:03:23 am PST #26986 of 30001
Because books.
Same here, meara.
Steph, you could always have a co-ed engagement party instead of a shower if you're getting pressure to have something.
Steph L. - Mar 04, 2013 11:04:41 am PST #26987 of 30001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
co-ed engagement party
A boy-girl party???
(Yes, the first place my mind went was junior high.)
Amy - Mar 04, 2013 11:16:13 am PST #26988 of 30001
Because books.
You could play 7 Minutes in Heaven!!!1!
Laura - Mar 04, 2013 11:24:27 am PST #26989 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
you could always have a co-ed engagement party instead of a shower
This seems to be popular lately. I've seen them called Jack and Jill parties for unknown reasons. Replacing both the bridal shower and the bachelor party things.
Although it was my 3rd wedding and his 1st, and we had a well established household with plenty of toasters and blenders, we still did the registry thing and got lots of cool gifts. We were equally ok with gifts to charities in our name or with people that came to celebrate with us not bearing gifts.
Whatever works for the bride and groom. (someday I will bore you with the horror of my 2nd maid of honor) It is easy for me to say enjoy the whole thing and let the unwelcome suggestions roll off without a thought. But really try and not let the crazies get to you and try to focus on the joy of getting married to someone that loves you and wants to marry you!
Burrell - Mar 04, 2013 11:26:10 am PST #26990 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Mmmm, wedding cake! nom nom nom. Sorry I can't offer more practical advice beyond that. All the options sound yummy to me.
that...makes me feel like this is rather more urgent than I had hoped it was. If you know what I mean. Grrr.
I'm guessing it's most likely the dense breast tissue thing. That's happened to me before, and as with you they scheduled my follow-up for the soonest day possible.
Steph L. - Mar 04, 2013 11:41:21 am PST #26991 of 30001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
someday I will bore you with the horror of my 2nd maid of honor
I finally get to actualize my total lack of understanding why wedding parties exist. Unless Tim really wants a best man, in which case I'll probably rustle up my brother to be Bro of Honor. Although I was going to ask him if he'd get ordained online and marry us. (Of course, if he doesn't want to, then I'm back to looking for a Batman.)
beekaytee - Mar 04, 2013 11:42:07 am PST #26992 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
Gluten-free wedding cakes and co-ed showers are all the rage around here.
Sticky Fingers bakery, uptown, won Cupcake Wars! (gluten free AND vegan)
Nora Deirdre - Mar 04, 2013 11:55:49 am PST #26993 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I finally get to actualize my total lack of understanding why wedding parties exist.
I'm with ya.
Typo Boy - Mar 04, 2013 12:02:27 pm PST #26994 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
One thing two friends of mine did was get married at the registry then have a celebration party six weeks later. Six it was a "party" and not a wedding or reception that left them free to do whatever they wanted to pick and choose from various tradions. For instance if you were legally married at the registry, then you could get married by Batman in party without needing to worry about whether the Batman was a minister or anything - not even the need to buy an ordination from the Universal Life Ministry. Cause the ceremony at the party would be for emotional purposes and have no legal significance.