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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.

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Molly & Laurie’s Island Outdoor Lesbian Yes-We-Can Wedding

We had a Ring Warming during the ceremony where the rings were passed around and guests were asked to take a moment to hold them, infuse them with their physical, emotional, and spiritual warmth…

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4 ways I’m keeping my family off my back during wedding planning

I have been pondering ways to keep my family involved in my wedding yet respectful of our wishes. I almost feel like it is harder to plan a “mostly traditional with some personal twists” style wedding than a totally off-the-wall affair, mostly because if you are having the latter, it seems friends and family will eventually resign themselves to the fact that you are unequivocally NOT going to have the wedding they want.

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How to notify guests about a canceled wedding after a breakup

Sadly, we have decided to call off the wedding. We sent out the Save The Dates a while ago, and we’re going to each notify our own “sides” of the guest list. I can call my friends, but what do I do to notify the distant relatives and parents’ friends? I know I need to send something soon because the wedding date is only 3 months away. In this state of mind, I can’t think of what to say. Any thoughts?