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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:40 PM Original message |
Guests gripe about destination weddings |
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zappaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
1. It is a good way |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 08:40 PM Response to Reply #1 |
51. Why bother? |
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Oregone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
2. Its just insane |
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goldcanyonaz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
3. If you want a destination wedding, ELOPE! |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
4. no... is really easy for me to say. not only are these wedding bankrupting the young couple |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:45 PM Response to Reply #4 |
9. and people that self-centered and clueless are probably bad marriage risks |
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zappaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:47 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. I know a couple |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:49 PM Response to Reply #11 |
16. I best most in the Vatican aren't virgins |
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zappaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:50 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. good one! |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
5. This makes me crazy |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 05:21 PM Original message |
That's when you send a "lovely card" and a gift card for dinner-out |
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LuckyLib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 05:31 PM Response to Original message |
26. at McDonald's. |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 05:24 PM Response to Reply #5 |
25. expected gifts from "not invited" or gifts from people who couldn't afford to attend? |
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dipsydoodle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
6. I think such things |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
7. Can't they do the same thing with video conferencing? |
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AwakeAtLast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 08:59 PM Response to Reply #7 |
52. A Skype wedding!!! |
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CBR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
8. I am watching that "Say Yes To The Dress" show and these |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:46 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. I've seen 200K and up weddings on reality TV. amazing |
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Tailormyst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 05:21 PM Response to Reply #8 |
24. First time around mine was 200 and my one bridesmaids was 125 |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 03:03 PM Response to Reply #8 |
42. My daughter made her sister's wedding dress and it was incredibly lovely. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 09:24 PM Response to Reply #8 |
57. This isn't even the same planet I got married on. |
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spinbaby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
12. We're going on a cruise-ship wedding |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:48 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. that sounds kinda fun...if you get a few days of cruising, not just the wedding |
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Gaedel (802 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 05:32 PM Response to Reply #12 |
27. Yes, cruise ship |
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dorkulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
14. I hate this too, and it's really annoying when the couple gets divorced 2 years later. |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
15. I am going to one next year |
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Cali_Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:50 PM Response to Original message |
17. My sister had a destination wedding in Puerta Vallarta recently... |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 07:42 PM Response to Reply #17 |
32. Why not skip them then? |
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DailyGrind51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
19. I hate when they send you the invitation, knowing you will not be able to go, but still expecting |
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goldcanyonaz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 04:54 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Just going should be gift enough. Class is obviously a thing of the past. |
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JackintheGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 05:01 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. Wasn't the expectation in the past |
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goldcanyonaz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 07:17 PM Response to Reply #21 |
30. Ermm, the subject is destination weddings not weddings. YEesh. |
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DailyGrind51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 07:33 PM Response to Reply #20 |
31. My cousin's son and bride decided to hold their wedding in Italy, |
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goldcanyonaz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 08:06 PM Response to Reply #31 |
35. What nerve. Are these people selfish or what? |
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DailyGrind51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 02:58 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. HER parents are rich and HE is a stockbroker, what can you expect? |
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Raineyb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 03:16 PM Response to Reply #37 |
44. I'd expect THEM to pay for the working stiffs if they expect their attendance. |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 09:22 PM Response to Reply #31 |
56. that's a lot of money to spend to play a supporting role in someone else's fantasy |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 07:47 PM Response to Reply #19 |
33. Would you rather not be invited? |
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wolfgangmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 03:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
40. Expectation on their part |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 05:11 PM Response to Original message |
22. At one time there was an expectation.... |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 05:35 PM Response to Reply #22 |
28. WE rented hotel rooms & paid airfares for our son's wedding |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 02:54 PM Response to Reply #28 |
36. that was thoughtful of you! |
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Tailormyst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
23. I am eloping to Las Vegas |
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Book Lover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 07:02 PM Response to Reply #23 |
48. How is it eloping if everyone knows you're going to do it? (nm) |
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ejpoeta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
29. do't blame them. bad enough for bridal party to have to buy their dresses or tuxes etc!!! |
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realisticphish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-30-10 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
34. Maybe it's just me, but, uh no |
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Dorian Gray (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
38. I don't know... |
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Indenturedebtor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 02:59 PM Response to Original message |
39. We got married on St. Thomas almost 3 years ago |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
41. when you consider the fact that most people will probably divorce within 7 years |
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fortyfeetunder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
43. I am very cautious about destination weddings |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
45. My cousin got married in England |
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NotThisTime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 07:18 PM Response to Reply #45 |
50. That's how I think destination weddings should be done personally... |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
46. Personally, if I were getting married... |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
47. The Las Vegas wedding... |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
49. Bridezillas really suck. |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 09:11 PM Response to Reply #49 |
53. They really do...if they put as much thought |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 09:12 PM Response to Reply #49 |
54. But I love watching that show |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 09:14 PM Response to Original message |
55. A friend of mine married her girlfriend in Cancun |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 09:32 PM Response to Original message |
58. I guess it can be handy if bride and groom are from different places or if families are dispersed |
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WorseBeforeBetter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 10:58 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. That sort of travel is not unreasonable. |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-02-10 12:00 AM Response to Reply #60 |
62. yeah, that's a bit ridiculous |
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Cid_B (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 10:46 PM Response to Original message |
59. Getting married in a few months in Germany... |
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pipoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-01-10 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
61. We told people our plan |
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