Comments on: What Are Weddings All About?

By: Sibu

Sibu — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:50:05 +0000

I know you’ve been having sleepless nights about your wedding, but i also happen to know that you are working hard to plan for it. It might be chaos now, but on big the day you will be smiling!!!

Goodluck D!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:24:49 +0000

sorry for venting. All of your stories are exciting, and in the spirit of what I believe a wedding should be. O didn’t mean to sound aggressive; I’m only frustrated with the traditional planning process and I thought your audience would be sympathetic. If only people planned their marraige as much as their wedding…but there I go again.

“In the end its about spending the most amazing day of your life with the people who you love. The people who care for you, and the people who you want to share in this very special event.”

I couldn’t agree more. Best of luck!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:20:35 +0000

I’m getting married this April in Seattle, Washington, and besides the planning, the hardest part is not letting the magazines’ ideas interfere with my own.

What I really want is pure simplicity (no fancy restaurant, no ice sculpture) and to share this special day with as many people in our lives as we can fit in our church. However, the glossy pages (even if they feature “real” weddings – LIES!) only sell me “necessities” to make my day perfect (sorry for the cliche).

I feel I can have a meaningful ceremony and a gracious reception without going into debt or becoming frazzled. No, I don’t need designer chocolates with personalized tags, letter pressed menus, or a weekend at the spa for 50 bridesmaids. All that is required is my fiance, a pastor, good food, and good company.

Even my fiance’s mother does not believe me when I say I just want a Barbeque at my parent’s house for a rehearsal dinner. That’s how my family celebrates, and besides, no one speaks to anyone other than their neighbor if we go to a restaurant. I’m so happy my friends understand my ideals; both of my bridesmaids found dresses that suit them and the occasion – one for $30, and one borrowed from a friend. I don’t need perfection…I need special memories.

By: Kristyn

Kristyn — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:00:07 +0000

Oh yes, weddings are a huge amount of planning! I doubt there are many things so intensely planned as weddings. The first time I got married, there was tons of planning, a huge wedding, the works. The second time, we married at the court house on Valentine’s Day 2000! We’re still as married and I already had all the ceremony. All that planning is more than worth it, tho, when you see how wonderful your special day is.

My friend got married last May and her wedding was crazy planning. I helped her with almost everything, it was wild! The wedding, however, was absolutely beautiful. She did everything, she even made the dresses! I don’t think any bride should go to that extent, there has to be a point at which she rests.

Good luck with your planning, Danette. I’m sure your special day will be wonderful!