So i got engaged!!!!
12-Jan-2004 | 10:28 AM
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Originally posted by SW20 MR2
Congrats! Wedding planning sucks ***, especially if one side (or both sides) of parents is pushy/demanding. That is the biggest cause for headache. Everything else hasn't been too bad.
Congrats! Wedding planning sucks ***, especially if one side (or both sides) of parents is pushy/demanding. That is the biggest cause for headache. Everything else hasn't been too bad.
from what I've seen....best thing to do is to give her (your future wife) the day she wants.... make sure the parnets know straight up to back off and not be pushy... it's her day not theirs...
then it should go over smoother....
12-Jan-2004 | 11:59 AM
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Well first thing i did is very nicely tell the parents that their input is very much respected. but things are going to be as She" wife to be " wants them.
to me i dont care, but have to try to make the best of it as it is HER day.
i hav'nt stop calculating.....ahhhhhhhhhh
btw i'm Lebanese and she's Portuguese, there will be a ton of ppl. lots of food. lots of paying for me to do
to me i dont care, but have to try to make the best of it as it is HER day.
i hav'nt stop calculating.....ahhhhhhhhhh
btw i'm Lebanese and she's Portuguese, there will be a ton of ppl. lots of food. lots of paying for me to do
12-Jan-2004 | 12:05 PM
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Originally posted by 90ls
Well first thing i did is very nicely tell the parents that their input is very much respected. but things are going to be as She" wife to be " wants them.
to me i dont care, but have to try to make the best of it as it is HER day.
i hav'nt stop calculating.....ahhhhhhhhhh
btw i'm Lebanese and she's Portuguese, there will be a ton of ppl. lots of food. lots of paying for me to do
Well first thing i did is very nicely tell the parents that their input is very much respected. but things are going to be as She" wife to be " wants them.
to me i dont care, but have to try to make the best of it as it is HER day.
i hav'nt stop calculating.....ahhhhhhhhhh
btw i'm Lebanese and she's Portuguese, there will be a ton of ppl. lots of food. lots of paying for me to do
ask for cash wedding gifts...
12-Jan-2004 | 12:23 PM
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MAN, when I used to cater weddings, Portugese and Lebanese ALWAYS had the most elaborate weddings. Like lobster, caviar, good drinks, shrimp, the best dessert... there was no shortage of cash it seemed like!
12-Jan-2004 | 12:56 PM
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Originally posted by bbarbulo
MAN, when I used to cater weddings, Portugese and Lebanese ALWAYS had the most elaborate weddings. Like lobster, caviar, good drinks, shrimp, the best dessert... there was no shortage of cash it seemed like!
MAN, when I used to cater weddings, Portugese and Lebanese ALWAYS had the most elaborate weddings. Like lobster, caviar, good drinks, shrimp, the best dessert... there was no shortage of cash it seemed like!
u cant go cheap unless of course if you cant afford it.
but you try to make the best of it.
as for portuguese i just found out of this midnight table we have to do . full of seafood.
AAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
12-Jan-2004 | 01:12 PM
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I somehow fail to see the importance of "the wedding day". It's still 24 hours long, it's subject to weather patterns just like every other day. You fall asleep and you wake up married... that's the only differerence. Which in most cases shouldn't change anything. You should know your mate well enough not to have any surprises after your wedding. 
****, now I really feel like I failed my brother. I wish I could have done something special for them... but I was a poor student (I'm still poor, but now I'm working ) Really wish I could do something special for them. Maybe set them up with a 2nd honeymoon trip. Sorry to ***** your thread, I'm just thinking out loud...
****, now I really feel like I failed my brother. I wish I could have done something special for them... but I was a poor student (I'm still poor, but now I'm working
) Really wish I could do something special for them. Maybe set them up with a 2nd honeymoon trip. Sorry to ***** your thread, I'm just thinking out loud...
12-Jan-2004 | 09:28 PM
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Originally posted by bbarbulo
I somehow fail to see the importance of "the wedding day". It's still 24 hours long, it's subject to weather patterns just like every other day. You fall asleep and you wake up married... that's the only differerence. Which in most cases shouldn't change anything. You should know your mate well enough not to have any surprises after your wedding.
****, now I really feel like I failed my brother. I wish I could have done something special for them... but I was a poor student (I'm still poor, but now I'm working ) Really wish I could do something special for them. Maybe set them up with a 2nd honeymoon trip. Sorry to ***** your thread, I'm just thinking out loud...
I somehow fail to see the importance of "the wedding day". It's still 24 hours long, it's subject to weather patterns just like every other day. You fall asleep and you wake up married... that's the only differerence. Which in most cases shouldn't change anything. You should know your mate well enough not to have any surprises after your wedding.
****, now I really feel like I failed my brother. I wish I could have done something special for them... but I was a poor student (I'm still poor, but now I'm working
) Really wish I could do something special for them. Maybe set them up with a 2nd honeymoon trip. Sorry to ***** your thread, I'm just thinking out loud...
As long as you learn from you mistakes
13-Jan-2004 | 11:58 AM
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Originally posted by bbarbulo
I somehow fail to see the importance of "the wedding day". It's still 24 hours long, it's subject to weather patterns just like every other day. You fall asleep and you wake up married... that's the only differerence. Which in most cases shouldn't change anything. You should know your mate well enough not to have any surprises after your wedding.
I somehow fail to see the importance of "the wedding day". It's still 24 hours long, it's subject to weather patterns just like every other day. You fall asleep and you wake up married... that's the only differerence. Which in most cases shouldn't change anything. You should know your mate well enough not to have any surprises after your wedding.
When was the last time yoiu were engaged to be married B?
It's like asking a nun for her opinion about sex.
Luv ya B.
13-Jan-2004 | 12:13 PM
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hey ever wonder why I'm single and will probably offend the world if I ever get married? it's because I'm willing to speak the truth and admit that money would be the best way to help...
but yes I do agree on the wedding invitation is just wrong I'll just have the gift registry at a bank....
for me I'm always thinking
but yes I do agree on the wedding invitation is just wrong I'll just have the gift registry at a bank....
for me I'm always thinking
13-Jan-2004 | 04:08 PM
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Even when you get cash, it's not always all good. A buddy of mine recently got married, and I know he spent at least $100-125 per plate for the reception. I know there were some dumbasses that only gave them $25. I couldn't believe it when he told me. That stuff scares me cause I'm not having my wedding to lose money. I will be pissed if we get too many cheapasses, especially if they're invites of the parents.
13-Jan-2004 | 04:22 PM
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Originally posted by SW20 MR2
Even when you get cash, it's not always all good. A buddy of mine recently got married, and I know he spent at least $100-125 per plate for the reception. I know there were some dumbasses that only gave them $25. I couldn't believe it when he told me. That stuff scares me cause I'm not having my wedding to lose money. I will be pissed if we get too many cheapasses, especially if they're invites of the parents.
Even when you get cash, it's not always all good. A buddy of mine recently got married, and I know he spent at least $100-125 per plate for the reception. I know there were some dumbasses that only gave them $25. I couldn't believe it when he told me. That stuff scares me cause I'm not having my wedding to lose money. I will be pissed if we get too many cheapasses, especially if they're invites of the parents.
everyone that will be coming is ppl that are close to me and my fiance. and i know for a fact that noone will walk in with a toaster.
Lebanese and Portuguese are serious cash.. so in that sense i'm not worried I know i'll make all my money back.. its that you have to fork it out first.. but oh well. if i do it for my car and my toys then i can do it for my wedding.
13-Jan-2004 | 06:33 PM
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Lucky you! At times like this, I really hate the Chinese culture. My fiance's parents are old-school FOBs, so they like to look good and show off. They would invite people for the sake of inviting just to make it bigger. Thank God that I'm the one paying for it and drawing the line.
Originally posted by 90ls
same here. but i'm no inviting just for the sake of inviting.
everyone that will be coming is ppl that are close to me and my fiance. and i know for a fact that noone will walk in with a toaster.
same here. but i'm no inviting just for the sake of inviting.
everyone that will be coming is ppl that are close to me and my fiance. and i know for a fact that noone will walk in with a toaster.
14-Jan-2004 | 04:22 PM
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Originally posted by SW20 MR2
Lucky you! At times like this, I really hate the Chinese culture. My fiance's parents are old-school FOBs, so they like to look good and show off. They would invite people for the sake of inviting just to make it bigger. Thank God that I'm the one paying for it and drawing the line.
Lucky you! At times like this, I really hate the Chinese culture. My fiance's parents are old-school FOBs, so they like to look good and show off. They would invite people for the sake of inviting just to make it bigger. Thank God that I'm the one paying for it and drawing the line.
You must draw the line. Both parents are Old school. but hey its my pocket as well.
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