JoanE2012 member

If family isn't paying for the wedding, they can't take over the guest list. Plain and simple. $15k for 175 guests is $85/person. With tax and service, you're going to need to probably be looking at… (View Post)

If it's not going to be more than a few inches or so, I'd go, but I'd leave extra early to allow me plenty of time for any kind of slow, bad traffic. And I'd take my time getting home. You do what's … (View Post)

Did you not consult your VIPs (ie your FIs sister??) before setting the wedding date? A childfree wedding is perfectly acceptable. And it's totally reasonable for her to just come on the day of the w… (View Post)

I really find this strange. Inviting 220 people and you're going to pretty much dash off as soon as possible after the ceremony? I think you need to stay for your guests - they came for you. Otherwi… (View Post)

Ditto. We don't feel the need to celebrate our anniversary on the exact day. I'd tell my DH to go and enjoy and we'd celebrate the weekend before or after. (View Post)