What is a wedding shower, and what are some things I should know about it? I am the mother of the groom. Thanks!

So I have a friend who is getting married later this month with a guy who actually looks like he can be her father anyway she's getting married later this month.She absolutely has no money.And I was on her facebook and I was reading everything she posted about this wedding.She was talking about the date and then she said how she wanted to have a party at her house but that everyone has to bring their own food and drinks.Someone suggested since she is a country girl that maybe she should have a bonfire and just grill some burgers or so and then the rest of the guest can help with drinks.Well then her answer to that was yes I'm having a bonfire but no I don't have money for that for food.And then some her other friends were asking oh where at?and she was being rude and saying how it's private and she didn't want anyone to find out. Look don't get me wrong I'm happy she is getting married but I don't believe it's right doing it at others expense.And well she wanted to have this party and not having to pay for a thing and she wanted everyone to bring their own food and drinks including the cake.And she had no intent in providing any kind of food or drink only the fire itself and probably her backyard I'm guessing. And honestly I don't think that is right at all.I just wanted to get you guy's opinion on what you thought towards this.Do you think it's right that she is doing this without having money?Or you think it does not matter as long as she is happy? Thanks for your answers. People I'm not hating, all that I am saying is if you cannot provide anything not even something to drink then don't have anything. It's not hate it's common sense and patience that she should wait until she is more financially stable. It's like me saying I work so hard really hard and I pay bills so I deserve a new tablet, people buy it for me since I work so hard. NO.. It's like the same thing if you can afford it then just wait that's all im trying to say, Not being a hater..

not like, super tight or anything. I am wondering if it's normal for your fingers to change mildly in size throughout the day...

got married and if you are the bride or groom.. And... If you had to do it all over again, what would you do differently? Please respond up to September 30, 2016. Thanks.

So my dad walked me down the aisle the first time, so he already gave me away. Would it be weird for him to give me away again?

Getting married next year and I am having trouble coming up with a unique hashtag for the last name of Steele! Any ideas...?

St. Petersburg Ravioli New Brunswick clam chowder Fifty seven alarm chili Rockin the casbagh rodeo red pepper mac n cheese Frannys ******* chicken with orange glaze Skinny *****-chilean sea bass with edamame and a fruit cup State penetentary funnel cake and cotton candy Connecticuit fortune cookies New Mexico style cheesecake What do you think?

Appetizer: -Buffalo mozzerella and tomato caprese crostini -Avocado watermelon gaspacho -Garden salad with lite italian dressing Entree: -Brown sugar fried chicken -Steakhouse cheeseburger with garlic aloli and sharp cheddar -Beef borginyon Side: -Mama's mac and cheese -Steak fries -White rice with market vegetables Dessert: -Bakery-Chef's selection of cookies, a mini walnut white chocolate blondie and an orange zest brownie -Pantry-Oreos, chips ahoy, cheese puffs, pretzels, baked lays, m&m's -New York cheesecake with fresh berries Drinks: -Daquiris -Local Beers -Red wine -Vodka (21 yrs) we ask you please pay $40 to server as it was very expensive. -Vodka (4 yrs) -Assorted sodas -Milkshakes FOR CHILDREN ONLY NOT FOR ADULTS IF YOUR AN ADULT DONT EVEN BOTHER ASKING What do you think?

Allow me to preface this by saying that if the title already offends you, you are the stingy person that I am referring to and, if you have no intent to change, you should not even bother to read and reply this question. Here it goes: My husband (European) and I (Asian) held two weddings in his country and mine. The first wedding was in Asia. It was a small wedding, about 94 guests. We invited only our close families, friends, and colleagues. A few of them are Europeans living in Asia and the same country where the wedding was held. All the guests gave money as gift (a common practice in Asia). In my country, it's better to check with the guests if they would like to attend our wedding even before giving them with the actual invitation card. Those who are attending with family, the card will state, example, "Ken's Family". Those with the spouse/partner, the card will state, example, "Ken and Amy". Those who are alone, the card will state only their name. This was all very clear and done 5 months before the wedding. To be continued... But on the actual day, a European guest (who responded only he and his spouse would attend) brought his ENTIRE family (two daughters and a maid) to our wedding. I had to text my coordinator quickly to inform the restaurant manager to re-arrange the table sitting arrangement, and prepare extra meals for the unexpected guests. It was quite stressful. He didn't inform us that he was bringing his entire family, and he didn't apologise for such inconveniences caused either. He holds a very high position in his company, earning USD 350K a year! But the cash gift he gave was USD 150. I know I sound petty, but he caused us stress and inconveniences on our actual day, the cash amount hardly cover 2 people meals. Another European family (4 people), who also have good positions in their company, also gave USD 150. The wedding dinner cost about USD 115 for each guest. We set up photo booth and brought in live musicians to entertain the guests as well. We only invited 94 guests because we consider them close to us. We spent months of preparation and wanted them to share this special day with us. We did not expect the guests to cover the full actual cost of their meals. But in Asia, it is rather polite for a guest to give at least half of what the meal cost. Many Asians would decline the invitation if they found out it was held in expensive restaurant or if they would not want to spend that much on cash gift. There are even sites that indicate the cost of wedding meals in every restaurant in my country. Those websites was a guideline for the guests when they prepare their cash gift. Many of my Asian guests, on average based on one person, gave USD 75. Some were more generous, giving USD 120 to USD 150 as a SINGLE guest (holds normal position in their company). Some generous Asians families of 2 to 4 people gave us USD 370 to USD 700! I even had one person, who we never invited at all, gave us USD 20K! His ultimate generosity covers the entire wedding cost itself (including photography, musicians etc). Yes, he's an Asian. Next, the wedding in Europe. The guests partied, enjoyed, and were well fed from mid afternoon till late midnight. We did not put up a registry or gift list because we station in Asia. I didn't expect much after the experience from the first wedding. It's common to bring +123 and the list goes on in Europe as long as they informed you beforehand. It turned out even worse than my already low expectation. We received bottles of wines, table pots, shower towels etc. Every guest knew we live in Asia. Hence, I do not understand why they gave us things that we could not even fit into our luggage. There were MANY guests who gave small cash gift amount from USD 25 to USD 50 per person (and they are doctors, engineers, holding white collar positions etc). Quite a number of guests gave USD 10 to USD 20 as well. Some only gave us wishing card (yes only a card). Some didn't give anything at all. There was a quite well to do family of 6 + 1 (the daughter brought her boyfriend along) gave us a handmade card + handmade bag which the material fees cost less than USD 10. Only a few guests gave us cash that covers their meals just nice (another word: breakeven) I personally feel that the European culture is either thrifty or stingy. Even when I attend someone's weddings, be it local or overseas, I always give about USD 100 to USD 150. I am not rich. I hold a normal position earning about USD 36K a year. I just feel that by giving more to a couple's wedding is not only a blessing for them, but a form of showing your appreciation for the couple's effort of preparing the wedding and sharing their special day with you. Any Asians here, who are engaged to Europeans and thinking of holding weddings in Europe, PLEASE DON'T DO IT. As for those stingy guests, ffs, please stop going to any wedding thinking you are there for a free buffet, this is a waste of time, energy, resources of the couples who have been preparing their special day with you. @James, this European guest was my ex-boss. I worked for him so much. The fact that he brought his entire family members with maid WITHOUT informing me beforehand is already too much. And for your info, he doesn't get taxed as much as in the US. In Asia, his tax return was about 8% to 10% only. Anyway, I hope you don't get invited to weddings, as you sound like a worst nightmare stingy guest.

I would love any advice on how to start a toast and end one, maybe like a template or something. My father and I have a very strong bond and I am very excited to be a bridesmaid to his wife. I adore the woman he's marrying, she's is the kindest woman ever. If i could get some help on how to write a simple yet touching speech I would be so happy!

So when my fiance got his new birth certificate the lady told him do not fold on the seal for it will not be authentic anymore and im not sure if that means it won't be usable? Cuz i got mine from the safe at my mom's and it is folded on the seal and we gotta go get our marriage license will they take it? Cuz that's silly and ive never heard of that before by anyone or see anything on the internet. . . ?