So for your reception, have a potluck dinner and music on the stereo and dancing however. People who really care for you want to see you have a wedding that makes you happy. Your mother cares for you but has bought into the idea that she's a failure if her daughter doesn't have a Pricess Di Winchester Cathedral hoopala.
larpwriting and I got married in a Grange Building, had a friend play bagpipes, and had a boombox play some music during the reception. We danced around an impromptu maypole. We had a nice caterer bring in some roast beef and turkey and stuff. It was not by any means a high-ticket wedding. On the other hand, our guests had a good time, and I certainly look back on it as one of the happiest days of my life -- not because of the ritual, or the reception, or even the maypole. Rather, it was the happiest day of my life because it was the day that I confirmed my commitment to be with my soul mate for the rest of my life.
Take shameless advantage of your talented friends, who no doubt would be thrilled to help you out. I bet there are folks who would happily assist with catering, sewing, decorating, and anything else you so desire. Were I local to you, I'd volunteer.
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Date: 2004-04-05 09:40 am (UTC)Take shameless advantage of your talented friends, who no doubt would be thrilled to help you out. I bet there are folks who would happily assist with catering, sewing, decorating, and anything else you so desire. Were I local to you, I'd volunteer.