<p>Congratulations to you and the happy couple, NM! Does she have any idea where she wants to have the wedding?</p>
<p>NM - now that sounds like a good catch! Assertive yet polite. 
I think a little more than a year to plan is probably a good idea. That way you have time to book the people you really want and will have the flexibility to get it all done. I noticed a few months ago a new Pricillia’s (sp) bridal in Edina that has the most beautiful dresses in the window. Thought there were a Monique Ihuiller on that block as well. I find the whole idea of PLANNING a wedding fun, but the number crunching not so much. This will probably go even worse than I think with H who thinks nothing costs what it really does.</p>
<p>When H and I were planning our wedding many moons ago we did not live near either of our families. What that meant was essentially planning our entire wedding with our mothers arriving at the last minute to try and change everything. It was a good glimpse into the future! </p>
<p>I too think planning a wedding is incredibly exciting! So long as you have an unlimited budget. D and I like to watch “Say Yes to the Dress” and I always tell myself I am not going to be one of those negative mothers!</p>
<p>I believe the wedding will be here in the Cities at our church. Now to find a reception place. That will be the hard part! They both want to work for a year to save money. We are happy to hear that! I am a researcher/organizer but will try very hard to let her take the lead on this. Usually she is content to sit back and have me take the lead. Guess my bathroom reno will be put on hold! Good thing I started my new exercise program to rehab my knee last month! Now to stick with the diet!</p>
<p>Great news NM
I have a feeling when it is #TS’s time it will be his GF that pops the question LOL
Welcome home Shaw
Son’s school is pretty strict about “check out” time. But he has 1.5 days from the end of classes to get out this term. He needs those days to pack everything up (I found out summer storage costs $300 - sigh - but since it would cost over $200 to ship his stuff home and then back again, plus the time is money factor, we will fork it out)
Heading out of town for a bit, will catch up when I return</p>
<p>H&I got married here in town… I had been married before but he hadn’t and his parents had a lot of friends in town. His Mother was a little controlling and at one point we thought about having the reception at their home, but after one dinner talking about it it became clear to me that this would be her party and so we moved it to the University Club in St. Paul. Smart move but failed to note that our anniversary fell on the same day as the Twin Cities Marathon ON THE SAME STREET!</p>
<p>Oh Moda, too funny. </p>
<p>My parents insisted that I wear my mother’s gown when I got married. One small detail. She was married in December close to the Twin Cities. I got married in central Ohio in August. Can you say long sleeves and satin and 100 degrees in a Catholic church without air conditioning? Painful. But in hindsight I’m glad I did it. </p>
<p>H had a huge family and I had a relatively small number of guests. Trying to balance that- well, just didn’t work too well.</p>
<p>Wow a wedding! Congrats!
My news is very exciting but a bit of the opposite. Sunday was an exciting day at the Portland house. First the car died (alternator) while D was driving. Just stopped. So fortunate that she was driving slowly and able to pull it to the side and lots of hikers and families where she was, so safe.
S broke up with his GF on Sunday. He has decided that he does not want to wait around anymore, that she needs to broaden and expand, that she does not communicate well.
After 2 1/2 years, I had finally just decided that I did not care if they stayed together and then this!
Then D decided that if her little brother could do this so could she. She broke up with her BF of 4 1/2 yrs. That one was coming but she finally faced it. She also decided she is not interested in #2 (#1 is on the East coast) and so says she had two breakups.
So, hopefully, no little boring babies in my future with S. Hope he picks someone we enjoy. GF was a nice decent person so that was good but still, guess we all hope for someone we want to spend time with on vacations and such.</p>
<p>But back to the CC parent forum wedding consultations!</p>
<p>NM how fun! I am impressed with any young man who talks to the girl’s family ahead of time. I know it’s a tradition which has its roots in a time when women were subjected to oppression but for whatever romantic reason I think it’s an indication that the young man is respectful of the the connection between his intended and her family of origin.</p>
<p>Congrats to NM and D! As some of you know, we’re planning a wedding for this July 10; the “dressing young” thread has given some good tips (for me, not her), but I just have to get to the store and follow up …</p>
<p>In our case, our future SIL called and asked us for our blessing (the kids – ha – were in college in the midwest, we are in SoCal). </p>
<p>Tomorrow we go to the caterers for the “tasting” … It seems like this is really going to happen, but I think there are a lot of details left to plan. But it’s coming. </p>
<p>I’d be happy to relinquish my “planning” job to any of you who want it; not my strength … too many decisions.</p>
<p>ohhh Zetisis, I would love to do the planning. Wish I had become a party planner or a caterer. I just don’t like GOING to the parties but love planning and setting up.</p>
<p>Congrats, NM! How exciting, and he sounds like a wonderful future family member.</p>
<p>moda - From your previous posts, I know your MIL is similar to mine. I have to say, marathon or not, your choice of a different venue was a wise decision…</p>
<p>Congrats NM! That is just wonderful news! Second vote for “Say Yes to the Dress” - a new season just started ;)</p>
<p>NM, what exciting news! Congrats to D & her fiance.</p>
<p>Modadunn, has this made you ponder what it wil be like when your 16 year old twin of my 17 year old plans her wedding? If my D’s behavior is like it is now, I think I’ll just write a check, wish her happy planning and hope that she invites H and I!</p>
<p>I have a google alert for news stories that mention my kids’ HS. I just read a newspaper article about one of the DI football recruits from Son’s class, who is leaving his school after freshman year. “It is unknown whether he will finish his college career.” </p>
<p>I feel very fortunate that “MissySon leaving his school” is not considered newsworthy!</p>
<p>congrats NM. sounds like they are a nice couple.</p>
<p>Congrats NM. </p>
<p>I just went shopping this morning with a friend whose daughter is getting married this spring in a rather small and quick wedding – the groom’s mom has advanced cancer. It makes you realize how unimportant most of the frazzling little details really are.</p>
<p>NM - Congrats! So exciting!</p>