Bec =)

I hope you stayed cool, Lindsay!

Thanks, Chris! Are you all done with moving now?

I have such major wedding fever right now. I don't know if it's three weddings in a row in thirteen months (which doesn't seem like a lot but it is for me) or because I'm almost thirty. But I want to meet someone who can understand me, take care of me, communicate with me, and that I can be happy with for the rest of my life.,

God, I am such a sap?

(Another sense of deja vu, btw)

darkxtwisty

I'm weird. I've never gotten that "wedding" fever that most girls go through. I know most girls fantasize about their dream wedding and whatnot, but I never have. Even at weddings. Maybe it's because I'm incredibly frugal, so all I see is $$$$ when I go to weddings. I think about how expensive they are to put on and for what? A piece of paper. I think I could be content going to a courthouse or eloping. I know my mom might not like that but meh.

I don't foresee myself getting married anytime soon. I'm not very good at relationships. Then again, I'm only 22. Everyone I know is getting married and/or having babies, and I don't know why anyone my age would want that. I personally can't imagine settling down now. I can barely take care of myself. I couldn't imagine having someone else to take care of.

Chris

Bec - the moving is done, although there are a few things from home he'e decided he'd like. As to wanting to share your life with somebody, I don't think that's unusual. I was lucky and found my special someone, and I hope all of you do too.

Nicole - I was married at 20, and I've had no regrets, but if you're not sure, you're not ready. Totally agree with you about it being ridiculous to blow a ton of money on a wedding. It's nice to celebrate, but there's no reason to go broke over it.

One of those days where I've been very productive, but I keep thinking that there's still something I need to do ...

BlackSapphire

Ahh very good timing!
You sniff the Lavender oil, or Peppermint oil works just as effectively. For some peeps, applying Peppermint Oil to the forehead and temples is a medication for migraine.
I use the Lavender oil by putting three drops of lavender oil in boiling water, and just lean over it and inhale the steam. For me, it's a great herb for stress and anxiety.

Yep, no fancy wedding. A wedding should be about celebrating the love for each other.

Nicole, you seem to have a good head on your shoulders Marriage isn't what it's cracked up to be in my opinion. For others it works beautifully.
My marriage lasted 2 years. Shared some wonderful times but it soon went downhill afterwards. The divorce emotionally crippled me.
Glad you have no regrets, Chris

Bec =)

I couldn't have a fancy wedding. I don't want to spend thousands and thousands of dollars for just one day. I don't want to wear a dress, get hair done, put on make up and jewellery for just four hours in a day out of tens of thousands of day in my lifetime.

I want a wedding that is plain and simple. Instead of a rehearsal dinner, it would be a cookout for those involved in the simple "wedding" as well as parents and siblings. Then a simple ceremony (with however many people we want to invite, nothing glamorous) by the water or in a park. Then there'd be a decent amount of celebration in the backyard. The next morning would be a brunch or breakfast buffet.

The total, I think, would probably come to $600. That's good enough for me.

But finding the right person? That's hard. I know that much, and I'm not so great with maintaining relationships with friends for a few years, how would I do it with my spouse for the rest of my life? Marriage is hard work.

Chris

I wanted the dress, and I think I still would, but I was quite happy with last year's style on sale. We had 60 people, just close friends and family.

One trend I'm not a fan of is destination weddings. Seems like a big expense to ask your family and friends to commit to in order to participate in your wedding.

Vicki - thanks for the tip about lavender oil. I'll have to remember to look for it next time I'm out.

Bec =)

Keeping with the limited budget, it would be within driving distance of my house. This past weekend, my brother in law went to a wedding in Connecticut. Connecticut, you never think of having a getaway wedding there. But the spot the couple got married at was perfect. It was simple, there was an open field and path for the wedding party and their guests. I don't want them to spend anything more than what I have on the registry.

Chris, I'm glad the moving is done. Thank you for those words. I'm 29, though, I'm beginning to wonder.

darkxtwisty

$600 for a whole wedding? It's hard to find a dress alone for that price.

I've never had a friendship last longer than two years IRL (not counting colleagues; I've had the same job for three years in November). We won't get into my "relationships." I'm not a people person. I'm not the type of person people like.

BlackSapphire

You're more than welcome, anytime.

Bec, reminds me of the episode where Monica made Rach and Pheebs wear the whistles to get her hands on the cheap wedding dress Bec, that wedding location is perfect, no fuss, peaceful and tranquil. What more could you want?!

Yeah, you'd be lucky to buy the wedding dress for $600 lol!
My wedding dress price was a sight for sore eyes.

Definitely Chris, getting married abroad is nice but at the same time I feel is selfish towards your family and friends. Esp the ones that have supported you thought the relationship/engagement.

I had a traditional wedding. It was beautiful, but no... Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Not for me anymore.

darkxtwisty

The thought of eloping excites me, tbh.

L i N d $ @ y

All this wedding talk is making me excited for my sister's wedding on September. I've always loved weddings because they're pretty and romantic.

Yes Chris. It's so surreal how I'm probably 12 hours ahead of you. I'm glad the move went well and that it rained when you got there. It must've been stressful if it rained while you were driving.

Bec, when you reach a certain age, mid-20's for me, you'll notice that most of your friends are getting married or having kids. You're attending baptisms and kiddie parties more and more. But I did enjoy my youth a lot and earned my parents' trust in that when I go home at 6AM, they won't get mad.

Nicole, I'm older than you but I can say that me at your age wouldn't think about marrying as well. I was so busy with work and I was still enjoying my single life. So enjoy yours right now and I hope in the future that you will find that one guy that you will spend the rest of your life with.

Vicki, . I have 2 good friends who were married about the same length as you. We were all college buddies so that's how we met. Then the divorce happened and it got to a point where we don't know who to talk to since we were friends with both. It was the girl that distanced herself from us because it was her fault (third party involved). It's tricky but eventually my guy friend has moved on and he's re-married and has an adorable kid.

Chris

It's to remain friends with both parties of a divorced couple.

I had a restless night last night. For some reason I got on my mind that I couldn't remember putting away the crackers after grocery shopping with my son. He unpacked the bags that went in the fridge or freezer and I had most of the dry goods. For some reason I couldn't get this stupid $2 box of crackers off my mind and started wondering if we left a bag at the store. So I came downstairs and dug the receipt out of the trash ... crackers are the only thing I don't remember seeing in the cupboard, so obviously, I'm going crackers.

Bec =)

Good morning/afternoon/evening!

I wouldn't get a wedding dress It depends on the season, but I would dress really nicely. I'd probably wear something similar to what I wore to my cousin's wedding last year as a guest. A dress with a little jacket over it. I want to keep this casual but on the nice side. It also depends on the season as well, I'd like to get married in the spring or fall. It seems like everyone gets married in the summer! Especially this time of the year, late August through September.

Chris, aw, yeah that happens to me sometimes. "going crackers"

Chris

a dress with a jacket would be practical. It often gets cooler in the evening, so it's good to be prepared.

My son found the crackers.

Bec =)

Oh, that's great! Are/did you having/have a good day, Chris?