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Looks like a really nice time; congrats

Quote: Originally Posted by flipflop.tee Would you ever be able to LIVE in your grandparents house if they moved away and sold it to you? I think so...if I liked the house. Would you eat your FMIL's dinner if you really didn't like it but didn't want to hurt her feelings?

Kelly, I hope things are going well between your and your husband. You're in my thoughts and prayers. A lot of pretty deep stuff has come out in these last few posts. I hope all of you are finding clarity and comfort in your times of stress

Quote: Originally Posted by poohshek Thanks!!! I always look for updates from you on this thread. You really inspire me. Aww...thanks Poohshek I like seeing your dedication as well...especially now that I don't have a show to spur me on No workout for me today...just a rest day and some light eating. Tomorrow, I will go back to my workout regime.

I had to read your thread twice to notice it...I guess being a fellow canuck it just comes so naturally that we're not even aware of it anymore! lol no worries! I think most Americans just find it amusing like we find many of their contractures to be

I'd rather honeymoon afterwards and say the goodbye. I suspect I will need if after all the planning and prep. stomach flu or sore throat?

Welcome ashore BDW fellow Canadian! Nice to see some testosterone here to balance out the plethora of estrogen! Don't worry; you will find TONNES of information here to help you out. I most certainly did Cheers!

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Thanks! Keep us posted.

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I say gold; I think it will compliment the best. I am sure your bridal party will love it..if not, then maybe they will want to take on the project of figuring it out and just let them decide what they want to do. Step in only if it gets contentious and an executive decision needs to be made.

It looks like you had a nice time! Congrats again!

Has anyone known someone to have actually done this? I would love to hear the rest of this story

I think she was just trying to do something nice. Usually whoever is hosting may solicit the help of close family and friends to pull it off. I would give her the benefit of the doubt. Your mom offered what she felt she comfortable with and I think that is fine.

Nope; that is what they are for. People expect that you will have a honeymoon and a honeymoon fund is gaining popularity; doesn't matter that it is in the same place.

Quote: Originally Posted by meldal101010 I'm from Canada where there is no Popeyes....so i'll go with KFC (I do love the gravy) Would you rather go without your phone or internet for one week? Meldal, you are missing out! They have Popeyes in Toronto. LOVE their biscuits! I would rather go without a phone...I can get to pretty much everyone via the internet. Jack of all or master of one?

Quote: Originally Posted by Jamaica0619 Mine would have covered not only the travel aspect, but any costs I put out prior to the wedding - attire, photographer deposit, etc. It also covers if the rings are lost. Or if the dress is lost. Really Jamaic0619? Well if it covered your wedding and your travel, then maybe that is better than getting travel alone. I shall peruse those links. Thanks a lot

Quote: Originally Posted by CHAKLIT Symbolic ceremony...is that wording different?? I believe so. A symbolic ceremony means it is the exact same thing as the real deal...without being legally binding. So in the symbolic, it will look to your guests as if you are doing it for the first time whereas an ROV may sound like you are doing it twice (i.e. 'renewing the vows'). Most places get it though, so if you tell them you want it to be symbolic it will be done. Some places will even let you do script out your whole ceremony for a symbolic so you can really personalize it.

I am thinking of doing the family-style reception myself where everyone sits at one big table. Twenty-one people is not overly huge, so you may not need place cards, but if you wanted, say, your bridal party close to where you are sitting, then you may want a few just to specify the spots for MOH, MOG, MOB, etc.

Hi! To answer your questions: 1. Rings, I think you can do however you want; I don't think the ring exchange is important for legal purposes. You can do the ring thing twice with the same set or rings, you can have two sets (if your budget allows) or you can just do it on the "big day" -- really up to you and how big of a deal you want to make your legal wedding. 2. Renewal of Vows (ROV) and Symbolic ceremony, for pricing purposes, are the same. It sounds like you would rather a symbolic ceremony considering you are calling it your "real wedding." If you ask specifically for an ROV, the wording in the ceremonial script may change a bit (i.e. "would you 'continue' to take 'said bride' to be your lawfully wedded wife...").

Quote: Originally Posted by CHAKLIT Forgive me for my ignorance...what's wedding insurance -- and who sells it? Wedding insurance is basically insurance that reinburses you for your wedding expenses in the event that it has to be cancelled; that way, you don't just lose tens of thousands of dollars. I am not sure who offers it; I would have to do a google search to figure it out.

That's wonderful news! Congrats to you and your new husband

Great stuff Pooshek! Well yesterday I taught aquafit, but that was all due to some unforseen issues. Today I got a total body circuit in, but no cardio; that was due to laziness

I think the wording you have planned in your invites is fine and people should get that this is the only celebration since you are doing a wedding away. As far as your FI's concerns about gifts, as long as all the invitees to the J&J were also invited to the wedding, then you should be alright and as far as gifts go as they would probably bring a gift anyway. If there are non-wedding invitees, then they may be put off with the thought of bringing a gift, particularly if the host of the J&J is the bridegroom and not another person -- the whole function may come off as a gift grab at that point. If gifts are a concern, I would probably have another person host it and give that person registry info for anyone who asks. Sorry I don't have prior experience to offer, but I hope that helps a little

Welcome ashore BDW fellow DR prospective bride!