We are getting married at the courthouse, and then were taking our guests to an all you can eat buffet afterwards. Were saving a lot of money and time by doing it this way. Why would this be tacky?

I'm getting married in a few months, But my family has been trying to help with the planning. As much as i Appreciate there help they are making it where my choices does not matter. My Fiance is hurt cause they say His opinion doesn't matter all he has to do is show up and say I do. They changed my flower. The colors they picked are wrong. We lost the venue we wanted cause they took there perious dam time to look at it cause if they didn't like it they wheren't going to help. I tried telling them that what there doing is hurting me but all they do is yell at me and say " you dont know want you what." I do not want to scrap everything date and all and restart but thats where its going to go down to if this keeps happening.

My coworker is getting married next month to a very wealthy guy. It is the second marriage for both. She will not need anything; this guy owns 3 homes, 6 vehicles, etc. I am not rich in any sense and honestly will resent giving a lot of money or having to buy an expensive gift for someone who does not need it. Is $30 acceptable for a gift?

It doesn't have to be a traditional restaurant (okay with warehouse or random, last minute secret venues). Any place that will accommodate special requests (i.e. willing to bring out cake or dessert with candles, lights, etc) would be ideal. Some other specifics; -Cost: $40-80 -Cuisine: Open to anything (her faves are Italian, Thai, and Sushi) -Venue: Preference for a spot with a view (downtown or water front) or large, open floor plan with dim lighting -Live music is a plus. -Capable bar/bar staff (able to make a decent drink, Margaritas are a fave)

So my engagement didn't work and I want to sell the ring I bought. Is it really necessary to make a report or should I get the receipt where I got it from? Thanks. Ps. I was trying to sell it on ebay.

What is a good site to order good bridal jewelry

This isn't to be cheap or to hurt her. But I have engaged friends who have issues with their rings due to their work or lifestyle. How would you feel about a man proposing with a fake ring (to get the picture moment) but admitting it's fake shortly after. It would be something like This: open box and pull out fake (very simple and plain) ring. She says yes, hold her hand and say "I wanted to get your reaction to the ring. This is costume jewelry, and this weekend we are scheduled at the jewelry store to find your perfect ring." Or would it be better to have no ring, with the same intentions? Again, it's not to hurt her, just to make sure we would make the right decision.

I ve been with my boyfriend 7 1/2 years. His male cousin is getting married and I was invited to the fiances bridal shower. I ve only spoken to the fiance and cousin a very small handful of times mainly just "hi how are you" and that s it. The shower is about an hour away and the only people I really talk to on my boyfriends side are his mother and his cousins girlfriend. I said I would ride down with his mom but I feel super awkward about going. I really don t talk to too many people and I hardly know the fiance. The one girlfriend I do talk to isn t sure if she is coming and the event is tomorrow I m so nervous. Luckily my boyfriends mom is leaving early so we have an excuse to leave but I know I ll be there about an hour tops. Should I tell his mom i have anxiety and that s why I m acting weird? Like do I follow her around the entire time I m there or what? I m so uncomfortable but I already said I d go to be polite since I ve been with my boyfriend for almost 8 years and have met his family at every holiday gathering for the last several years. A part of me wishes ill get really sick tomorrow but I d feel bad bc my boyfriends mom isn t a huge fan of a few people who will be there but idk. She s bringing her granddaughter too so she may be busy with her then who will I talk to or stand around with?? I m just so uncomfortable how do I not be so uncomfortable??? And stupid me didn t schedule a therapy appointment this week to discuss this with my therapist either ugh.

I'm going to my good friends wedding this Saturday and I'm told there will be over 50 kids there. She bride is a kindergarten teacher who also hangs out with her students on the weekends. We can never get her to come out with us because every weekend she's with another student either watching a movie or going to lunch with a student. She's really close with her classes and has invited them all to her wedding. There will also be no alcohol because so many kids will be around they're afraid to leave any unattended drinks around....... And the dinner is chicken fingers....lol it's seriously a child's wedding I feel petty saying these things but it's just so silly to me. I Feel bad for he groom because I know he doesn't want it like that. At his brother wedding a kid interrupted his best man speech and he was furious. Also I forgot to mention her cruise with Disney...and you guessed it...kids from her school also invited...and yes there are some going to attend her honeymoon lol

Has anyone ever faced backlash/criticism for RSVPing no to a wedding before? My oldest stepsister is getting married in May. I RSVP'd no and didn't think anything of it. Then my stepmother finds out and she went crazy. I actually had to kick her out of my house. My dad has now taken it upon himself to get me to change my mind. They're also harassing my brother about this. Then I got an email from my stepsister saying she expected one of the more expensive gifts from the list she attached to the email. My brother got the same. Now, I've always believed an invitation is simply that. An invitation. Not a summons or demand. Was I wrong? Has anyone ever dealt with something like this? There is no relationship there. That's why my brother and I are not going. I have much better things to be doing with my day.

We've been happily married for almost 15 years, and we have 6 children. We are going to have our marriage blessed in the church this summer. It will be a very simple ceremony, and it won't take but maybe 20 minutes at the most. The only ones who will be dressed will be me, my husband, and our kids. We won't be wearing formal attire either. Can anyone tell me any of the etiquette involved with this?