Weddings and children

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Weddings and children
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Wed, 07-16-2003 - 11:58am
I'm stealing this from another thread because I'm interested in everyones thoughts, and it is hard to get to the sub-threads of different threads. lol

So, what is your experience with children and weddings? I know there are some people adament that children not be included. I am completely the opposite. I cannot imagine a wedding without children everywhere.

DH and I got married at the courthouse in another state, so this wasn't an issue for us, but we are currently kicking around an idea to renew our vows and have a "reception" (party) in 2 years for our 10th anniversary. In my opinion, my wedding, or renewing my wedding vows is an incredibly special and happy occasion I want to share with all my family and friends. And that includes the minor one.

Okmrsmommy-36, CPmom to DD-16 and DS-14

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Sat, 07-19-2003 - 12:24pm
You've said that other people's idea of a party sounds "boring". You've brought up "class" repeatedly in this thread. You've said that people whose religious beliefs forbid dancing and alcohol are "insane".

I think "classless boring boobs" sums up your POV quite succinctly.

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Sat, 07-19-2003 - 12:28pm
That was my thought.

I think pjm has wedding receptions confused with dinner out in a restaraunt.

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Sat, 07-19-2003 - 12:29pm
So a wedding gift is really a reward for showing you a good time?
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Sat, 07-19-2003 - 12:32pm
Unless she's logged in under your name, it was you.
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Sat, 07-19-2003 - 1:11pm
Oh, heck no, I go out twice a month for girls night - sushi and cosmopolitans.
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Sat, 07-19-2003 - 1:15pm
What am I, their benefactor? Is that why they invited me, so I could give them $300? Why don't they just pass the hat?

Give me a break, I would give a nice gift to a close relative, but anyone here who's going to tell me that they give an expensive gift to a couple throwing an lowbudget reception is either full of it or very wealthy.


Edited 7/19/2003 1:16:34 PM ET by trip59

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Sat, 07-19-2003 - 1:19pm
Uh, I know that, but those countries with embassies here in the US will serve alcohol as it is the custom here for their invited guests, regardless of whether they imbibe or not.
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Sat, 07-19-2003 - 1:26pm
What? No one to nag at home today?
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Sat, 07-19-2003 - 1:32pm
Yes, I've said some parties here sound boring, so what, so has OKmrsmommy, she says all parties where kids aren't welcome are boring, why not harass her?

I've NEVER brought up class here, but you certainly have. If you think I have prove it, copy the post, otherwise, get off my back.

I did not say religious beliefs that forbid alcohol and dancing are insane, I said religions that forbid DANCING are whacked (verbatim). They are also backward, extremist and warped, and I have no problem telling them so. Get your story straight. I said it before and I'll say it again, a religion that forbids dancing is for mindless sheep. That's MY opinion, you don't like it, too bad.

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Sat, 07-19-2003 - 1:34pm
I suppose you could distort things to put it that way, especially when it is the wedding of a business associate's children whom you've never met. You're very good at distorting people's words.

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