Love the fiance, love the in-laws
Whilst I can’t wait to marry my fiance, I can’t stand his family. Any ideas how we can include my partner’s in-laws in our wedding without making it seem contrived or forced? I understand they’re his family, and he loves them, but does that really mean I have to?
Lea & Mike’s big laid-back Jewish/Lutheran budget wedding
The offbeat bride: Lea, Artist Her offbeat partner: Mike, Structural Engineer Location & date of wedding: Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in Chicago, IL on May 23rd, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: A friend of ours, a wonderful fantasy writer, officiated with an incredible speech (which can be found here). Mike’s family is […]
Miranda & Mike’s Fun-filled Festival Wedding
The offbeat bride: Miranda Podger, Registered Nurse Her offbeat partner: Mike Podger Location & date of wedding: The dance marquee in a very muddy field at the Pontardawe Music Festival in Pontardawe, South Wales, UK on August 16th, 2008 What made our wedding offbeat: A traditional wedding with all the trimmings was never going to […]
Copy ‘n’ paste conflict resolution (aka How to say “fuck off” and “I love you” and “this conversation is over” all at the same time)
So, your family is freaking about about your wedding plans. Here are some copy ‘n’ paste phrases to help back them down off the ledge.