Joined on 12-19-2005 NORTH CAROLINA 210124875002240
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Of course friends and family are happy for you, but enthusiasm will be limited because it is Not. Their. Life. It is happening for you, not them. Other people get "weddinged out" very quickly.
If you want to talk weddings, come on here. We stay here because we LOVE them. Our eyes won't glaze when you start raving about your favors or your cake. Share your plans with us if your wedding party gets bored.
The only thing you should do with those lists of duties that you see on wedding websites and in bridal mags is throw them in the trash. Weddings are very much an industry, which does its best to convince you, from cradle onward, that this is The! Most! Important! Day! Of! Your! Life! and that it's all about you, the bride. They want your friends to believe that they're "bad" friends if they aren't willing to spend, spend, spend on attire, jewelry, shoes, and parties. All those things pump more money back into the industry. Stop and ask yourself a question: did I ask my bridesmaids to be in my wedding because I wouldn't dream of getting married unless they were standing beside me? Or did I pick them because of what I think they'll do for me? Their real responsibility: get the dress and show up sober for the wedding. Your real responsibility: get married. Remember that the wedding industry is finished with you once the wedding is over. They can't make more money off you, so could care less if you offended your friends and trashed your relationships over the One Perfect Day they spent millions in advertising to convince you was your right Ask your fiance if you need help with wedding planning. You’re marrying him, not your bridesmaids.
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