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I've heard the "cover your plate" thing here in California. I pretty much ignore it, and just give a gift appropriate to the couple's circs, my relationship with them and my own budget. I d… (View Post)

An interesting dilemma. I know many same-sex couples. At this moment, not one of those couples has announced any wedding plans. It's still early, though. Today I plan to have lunch with a lesbian fr… (View Post)

There's a lot of "hurt" flying back and forth. Mom is "hurt" because she can't have it her way. She wants to pay for the wedding and host the event where she lives. You are "… (View Post)

I actually don't like the idea of the shower being hosted the mother of the bride, nor by any close relative of the couple such as the groom's mother or a sister. I believe a shower should be hosted … (View Post)

Sounds good to me, too. Nice But Cheap. Here's another thing to consider. Our good friend Proper Etiquette tells us the guest has a year to give a present to the newlyweds. (Many mistake that to mea… (View Post)