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Date: 7/4/2009 10:19:23 AM
Author: cocolaw
and by the way, the ''engaged v. not engaged'' thing bothers me. it''s such a silly distinction people try to make. some couples get engaged after knowing each other for 2 months, and then have 3 year engagements so that they can get to know each other before committing to marriage. to me, that is much less committal than the position that you are in. a ring is just that. it''s your intentions that matter! my fiance has some friends who have been dating 8 years, living together 5, who have now decided to get married. they have a date, she has a dress. he has not officially ''proposed'' and she does not have a ring, but they mutually decided to get married. they are engaged to be married, just like it sounds like you are!!
Yup - this is exactly our situation! Hee hee! (But, I don''t have dress...yet!). I agree, it is a silly thing about the whole ring and such. Luckily, I have a friend who just went through the same thing, so we laugh about it a little - especially when wedding vendors say, "oh, congrats on your engagement" - we are like..."ummm...thanks, I think. I guess we are engaged since we are reserving this venue"...ha ha!!
 
I just want to say THANKS GUYS for *all* of your advice!! I seriously just felt better the minute I was able to vent, so, thanks for listening, too!!

I do think I need to get over myself a bit and realize that they will be two different weddings regardless...there will be as many differences as there are similarities, if not more! And, she is a bride, too, that wants to plan her special day the way she wants it. But, I think I will be a bit more hesitant to share all my specifics...maybe *after* she has her wedding!
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Lastly, what this has done is helped me decide definitively on my color scheme. I was really debating between two, as the two pics above convey - the 1st "mexican fiesta colors" & the 2nd "mexican romantic rich reds." I''ll probably still do my rehearsal dinner in the fiesta colors because the place I plan to have it at is already decorated this way. But, I think I''ll do the ceremony and reception kind of "old world, romantic." What do you guys think???
 
Date: 7/4/2009 1:38:02 PM
Author: Rock_of_Love
I just want to say THANKS GUYS for *all* of your advice!! I seriously just felt better the minute I was able to vent, so, thanks for listening, too!!

I do think I need to get over myself a bit and realize that they will be two different weddings regardless...there will be as many differences as there are similarities, if not more! And, she is a bride, too, that wants to plan her special day the way she wants it. But, I think I will be a bit more hesitant to share all my specifics...maybe *after* she has her wedding!
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Lastly, what this has done is helped me decide definitively on my color scheme. I was really debating between two, as the two pics above convey - the 1st ''mexican fiesta colors'' & the 2nd ''mexican romantic rich reds.'' I''ll probably still do my rehearsal dinner in the fiesta colors because the place I plan to have it at is already decorated this way. But, I think I''ll do the ceremony and reception kind of ''old world, romantic.'' What do you guys think???
I think this is a wonderful idea. It helps bring the best of both worlds together in your celebration. You don''t have to pick which you like more!

On a side note, I think you''re being super mature...and I''m happy that we were able to help you see the bigger picture. Your wedding is going to be amazing...and it''s going to be your own. From here on forward, if you see something that is out-of-this-world-amazing for your wedding, keep it to yourself. You can hint at it, generally discribe it...but keep a lock on sharing photos or to much information. What she doesn''t know won''t hurt her, right?
 
Date: 7/4/2009 1:38:02 PM
Author: Rock_of_Love
I just want to say THANKS GUYS for *all* of your advice!! I seriously just felt better the minute I was able to vent, so, thanks for listening, too!!

I do think I need to get over myself a bit and realize that they will be two different weddings regardless...there will be as many differences as there are similarities, if not more! And, she is a bride, too, that wants to plan her special day the way she wants it. But, I think I will be a bit more hesitant to share all my specifics...maybe *after* she has her wedding!
9.gif


Lastly, what this has done is helped me decide definitively on my color scheme. I was really debating between two, as the two pics above convey - the 1st ''mexican fiesta colors'' & the 2nd ''mexican romantic rich reds.'' I''ll probably still do my rehearsal dinner in the fiesta colors because the place I plan to have it at is already decorated this way. But, I think I''ll do the ceremony and reception kind of ''old world, romantic.'' What do you guys think???
The best advice I can give you to ensure that your wedding will be fantastic is for you and your fiance to be gracious and appreciative of your guests (which I''m sure you both will be
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) being there to celebrate with you. The graciousness of the bride and groom greatly impacts how guests feel about the wedding. You could be at a $60K wedding with $400 centerpieces but if the bride and groom aren''t gracious, it makes you view everything in a negative way.
 
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